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31 May 2024

Huawei

Huawei sells more foldable smartphones in Q1 2024 than Samsung

Huawei has outperformed Samsung to become the leading seller of foldable smartphones in Q1 2024.

31 May 2024

TikTok

TikTok denies developing US-specific algorithm

TikTok is refuting claims that it is developing a unique recommendation algorithm specifically for its US users.

31 May 2024

Garena Free Fire MAX

Garena Free Fire MAX releases redeem codes for May 31

Garena Free Fire MAX has released new redemption codes for today.

AI surpasses financial analysts in predicting corporate earnings, reveals study

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is making significant strides in the financial services sector, according to a new study from the University of Chicago Booth School of Business.

Japan to launch world's first wooden satellite: Know its significance 

Japanese scientists have successfully built the world's first wooden satellite, called LignoSat.

30 May 2024

Google

Google trims legal investigations team sparking concerns about regulatory compliance

Google has reportedly laid off about a third of its 'Legal Investigations' team, according to a statement from the Alphabet Workers United-CWA union.

30 May 2024

Instagram

Instagram's 'Limits' tool protects teens from unwanted interactions and harassment

Instagram is broadening the scope of its "Limits" tool, a feature designed to safeguard teenagers from potential harassment on the platform.

30 May 2024

ChatGPT

'GODMODE GPT': Hacker releases jailbroken version of ChatGPT

A hacker, known by the alias Pliny the Prompter, has unveiled a jailbroken or modified version of OpenAI's latest large language model, GPT-4o. The new variant is named "GODMODE GPT."

30 May 2024

Apple

New Kino app brings professional videography controls to your iPhone

Lux, the creator of the widely-used photography app Halide, has introduced a new professional video capture app named Kino.

30 May 2024

Fitbit

Fitbit Ace LTE is a premium smartwatch designed for kids

Google has introduced the Fitbit Ace LTE, a new wearable device aimed at encouraging healthy habits among children aged seven and above.

30 May 2024

Samsung

Samsung under investigation after two workers exposed to radiation

South Korean nuclear safety authorities have initiated an on-site investigation into the recent radiation exposure incident affecting two employees at a Samsung Electronics semiconductor plant.

30 May 2024

Elon Musk

Elon Musk accused of covert Twitter stock acquisition before takeover

Elon Musk is facing a lawsuit accusing him of secretly acquiring a multibillion-dollar stake in Twitter in early 2022 before eventually acquiring it.

US arrests Chinese national behind massive global botnet cyberattacks

The United States has arrested YunHe Wang, a 35-year-old Chinese national, for allegedly operating a botnet, known as 911 S5, that infected over 19 million IP addresses worldwide and stole $5.9 billion.

30 May 2024

Apple

Apple's new iPad Pro ad highlights creative potential

Apple has launched a fresh advertisement for its new iPad Pro, named "Worlds Made on iPad."

30 May 2024

Google

Google enhances multitasking experience with minimized in-app Chrome tabs

Google has announced a significant update to its Chrome browser, introducing a feature known as 'Minimized Custom Tabs.'

30 May 2024

OpenAI

ChatGPT free users can now use custom GPTs

OpenAI now allows ChatGPT free users to enjoy a range of features previously exclusive to paid subscribers — ChatGPT Plus, Teams, and Enterprise.

30 May 2024

Google

Google says leaked documents related to search algorithm are real

Google has verified the authenticity of 2,500 leaked internal documents that outline the data it collects and potentially uses in its search ranking algorithm.

Mistral launches Codestral, a generative AI model for coding

Mistral, a French AI startup backed by Microsoft and valued at $6 billion, has unveiled its first generative AI model for coding, called Codestral.

30 May 2024

IIT Madras

Indian startup Agnikul achieves historic milestone with 3D-printed rocket launch

Indian space startup, Agnikul Cosmos, successfully launched its 'Agnibaan SOrTeD' rocket earlier today. This comes after four previous attempts were called off.

30 May 2024

Apple

Apple to expand its video streaming services to Android phones

Apple is developing a television and sports app for Android, as revealed in a recent job listing seen by Bloomberg's Mark Gurman.

30 May 2024

Boeing

NASA astronauts to fly on Boeing's Starliner on June 1

Boeing's new Starliner capsule is set to embark on its inaugural astronaut mission on June 1, following a successful flight readiness review.

30 May 2024

Garena Free Fire MAX

Garena Free Fire MAX: How to redeem today's codes

Garena Free Fire MAX has released a new set of redemption codes for May 30.

29 May 2024

Joe Biden

Robocaller using AI-generated Joe Biden voice fined $6 million

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) in the US, has proposed a substantial $6 million fine for Democratic political consultant Steve Kramer.

29 May 2024

Google

Google yet to respond to alleged search algorithm leak

Google, the tech behemoth, has not yet issued a statement regarding an alleged massive leak of its internal documents.

29 May 2024

LEGO

Lego announces first playset based on Nintendo's Zelda games

Lego and Nintendo have unveiled their first-ever playset based on the popular video game series, The Legend of Zelda.

29 May 2024

Cybercrimes

Internet Archive under persistent cyberattack for days, data unaffected

The Internet Archive, a non-profit organization, has been battling a persistent Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) cyberattack for several days.

29 May 2024

Sony

Sony's sale offers big discounts on PS5 Slim, controllers, games

Sony has kicked off its 'DAYS of PLAY' sale in India today, offering substantial discounts on a range of popular products.

29 May 2024

NOTHING

Nothing Phone (2a) Special Edition now available at ₹28,000

Nothing has launched its first limited edition smartphone, the Phone (2a) Special Edition.

29 May 2024

Samsung

Leak reveals details of Samsung's Flip 6 foldable, smart ring

Samsung's upcoming Galaxy Z Flip 6 will feature a slightly larger battery than its predecessor, the Flip 5.

29 May 2024

Japan

Japan's lawmakers form cross-party group to investigate UFO phenomena

In response to global curiosity about unidentified aerial phenomena (UAP), Japanese lawmakers have initiated a cross-party group.

29 May 2024

China

Chinese astronauts set spacewalk record during space station armor installation

Two astronauts from the Shenzhou-18 mission, aboard China's Tiangong Space Station, have set a new national record for spacewalking.

29 May 2024

Google

Google to discontinue Business Messages in Maps and Search

Google has announced that it will be discontinuing its Business Messages feature within Search and Maps.

29 May 2024

WhatsApp

WhatsApp now working on event reminders for community groups

Popular messaging app WhatsApp is developing a new feature, that will allow users in community groups to set reminders for their events.

29 May 2024

YouTube

YouTube's free gaming catalog 'Playables' now available to all users

YouTube has announced the expansion of its free gaming catalog, 'Playables,' to all users within its app and on the YouTube Home page.

29 May 2024

Anthropic

Anthropic recruits ex-OpenAI safety chief to lead new 'Superalignment' team

Jan Leike, a prominent AI researcher who recently resigned from OpenAI, has joined Anthropic, a rival firm.

29 May 2024

Elon Musk

Musk's Neuralink seeks 3 patients for long-term brain implant study

Neuralink, the brain-chip company founded by Elon Musk, is planning to enroll three patients in a long-term study to evaluate its revolutionary device.

29 May 2024

Microsoft

Microsoft Edge gets speed boost with WebUI 2.0 architecture migration

Microsoft is taking significant steps to enhance the speed and responsiveness of its Edge browser.

29 May 2024

Garena Free Fire MAX

Garena Free Fire MAX codes for May 29 now available 

Garena Free Fire MAX, the enhanced version of the popular mobile battle royale game, has released its redeem codes for today.

29 May 2024

Microsoft

Microsoft's Copilot AI chatbot now available for Telegram users

Microsoft has successfully integrated its Copilot AI chatbot into the popular messaging app, Telegram.

28 May 2024

Google

Opera finally incorporates Google's Gemini AI into its browser

Opera, the web browser renowned for its built-in AI assistant Aria, is now integrating Google's Gemini AI models into its platform.