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02 Jun 2024

NASA

NASA orbiter discovers mysterious circular pit on Martian surface

NASA's Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter (MRO) has uncovered a nearly perfect circular pit on the Martian surface, sparking scientific curiosity.

02 Jun 2024

Apple

Five Chinese nationals arrested in $12 million Apple product fraud

Five Chinese nationals have been arrested for allegedly defrauding Apple of $12.3 million, by exchanging counterfeit iPhones and iPads for genuine ones.

02 Jun 2024

DNA

Groundbreaking discovery: Tiny fern holds largest genome ever sequenced

In a remarkable scientific breakthrough, researchers have discovered the largest genome ever sequenced in a small Pacific fern known as T. oblanceolata.

02 Jun 2024

Google

Samsung devices won't support Android 15's 'Instant Hotspot' feature

Google's upcoming Android 15 OS will introduce a new feature, 'Instant Hotspot,' designed to facilitate seamless connectivity between Android tablets and Chromebooks with a phone's hotspot.

02 Jun 2024

Google

Google One app removes 'Support' tab from the bottom bar

Google One has recently made several changes to its app on Android, including the removal of the 'Support' tab from the bottom bar, which now includes just Home, Storage, and Benefits.

02 Jun 2024

Realme

Realme GT7 Pro to boast an ultrasonic fingerprint scanner

Realme is anticipated to launch the GT7 Pro by the end of this year.

02 Jun 2024

NASA

Astronauts need better safety standards to survive lunar sandstorms

As NASA prepares for its return to the Moon after over 50 years, a new theory suggests astronauts may face greater risks than previously anticipated.

02 Jun 2024

Air India

How Indian airlines are adopting AI for superior customer service

Indian airlines are leveraging artificial intelligence (AI) to enhance customer service and reduce the workload of their agents.

02 Jun 2024

Google

Pixel 9 series leak reveals Tensor G4 specs and benchmarks

Google will introduce the Pixel 9 series sometime in Q4 2024.

02 Jun 2024

Alaska

Alaskan rivers undergo dramatic color transformation due to climate change

A recent study published in Nature Communications: Earth & Environment reveals a startling transformation in the remote Alaskan backcountry.

02 Jun 2024

Tumblr

Tumblr ends its tipping feature due to low usage

Tumblr has officially discontinued its "Tips" feature, an opt-in service that allowed creators to receive one-time payments from their followers.

02 Jun 2024

Boeing

Boeing Starliner's first crewed launch delayed due to computer glitch

Boeing's first crewed Starliner launch, scheduled for June 1, 2024, was abruptly postponed less than four minutes before liftoff due to computer issues.

02 Jun 2024

Garena Free Fire MAX

Garena Free Fire MAX releases redeem codes for June 2

Garena Free Fire MAX continues to engage millions of players through its immersive gameplay and high-quality graphics.

02 Jun 2024

Augmented Reality

Spacetop is a revolutionary AR laptop with no screen

Tech company Sightful's innovative laptop, named Spacetop, doesn't offer a conventional screen. Instead, it uses augmented reality to create a 100-inch virtual display.

01 Jun 2024

China

Zebrafish flourish in China's space station amid unusual behavior

Last month, China's Tiangong space station became home to four zebrafish, who are reportedly thriving in the microgravity environment of their space aquarium.

AI leadership fast gaining traction, could soon replace CEOs

Artificial intelligence (AI) could potentially replace CEOs, according to experts.

01 Jun 2024

YouTube Music

YouTube Music for web now remembers your last-played song, queue

YouTube Music has launched a new feature for the web, enhancing its user experience by aligning its functionality with the Android and iOS versions.

01 Jun 2024

YouTube

YouTube rolls out Cast menu redesign on iOS and Android

YouTube has introduced a new Cast menu redesign, initially launched in YouTube Music, to its main application on both Android and iOS platforms.

01 Jun 2024

Samsung

Samsung announces end of support for Tizen OS by 2025

Samsung has revealed plans to discontinue the Tizen operating system by the end of 2025, marking a complete halt in support for the smartwatch OS.

01 Jun 2024

Samsung

Samsung Galaxy Watch FE nears launch, spotted on official pages

Samsung's Galaxy Watch FE, an affordable variant of the popular smartwatch series, is reportedly nearing its launch.

01 Jun 2024

Climate Change

Cleaner shipping fuel has accelerated global warming, says study

In 2020, the International Maritime Organization (IMO) implemented a global standard to reduce high-sulfur fuels in shipping, leading to a significant drop in pollution.

01 Jun 2024

Asteroid

Tiny moon revealed as two in disguise; astronomers astonished

In a surprising revelation last year, astronomers discovered that a tiny moon orbiting an asteroid, fondly referred to as "Dinky," was actually two moons fused together.

01 Jun 2024

WhatsApp

WhatsApp beta for Android introduces new interface for calling bar

WhatsApp has released a new update via the Google Play Beta Program, upgrading to version 2.24.12.14.

01 Jun 2024

Facebook

Meta AI is providing peculiar summaries of Facebook comment section

Meta AI has been actively participating in the Facebook comment section lately, offering unique summaries of user discussions.

ElevenLabs's new AI tool generates sound effects using prompts

ElevenLabs, renowned for its AI-generated voices and music, has broadened its portfolio with a new 'Sound Effects' tool.

01 Jun 2024

Cybercrimes

Massive data breach compromises over 590 million Ticketmaster, Santander accounts

A data breach affecting about 560 million Ticketmaster accounts and Santander Bank data of over 30 million customers, may have originated from attacks on cloud storage accounts with a company named Snowflake.

01 Jun 2024

Amazon

Alexa to end support for third-party shopping list apps

Amazon's voice assistant, Alexa, will discontinue supporting third-party list apps like Todoist and AnyList, starting July 1, 2024, as announced on Amazon's developer site.

01 Jun 2024

Garena Free Fire MAX

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

Garena Free Fire MAX has disclosed a list of active redeem codes for June 1, 2024.

31 May 2024

Google

Google and Magic Leap sign deal for AR experiences

Google and augmented reality startup Magic Leap have formed a strategic technology partnership, according to Reuters.

World's first tooth-regrowing drug approved for human trials

A revolutionary drug capable of regenerating teeth, has been greenlit for human trials.

31 May 2024

ChatGPT

OpenAI unveils ChatGPT Edu for universities interested in using AI

OpenAI has unveiled ChatGPT Edu, a specialized version of ChatGPT for university students, academics, and faculty.

Wordle vs Worldle: NYT files case against geography spinoff game

The New York Times (NYT), owner of the popular online game Wordle, is legally challenging a geography-based spinoff named Worldle.

31 May 2024

Animal Rights

$10M prize launched for anyone who can decode animal communication

Jeremy Coller Foundation and Tel Aviv University have launched a 'Coller Dolittle Challenge for Interspecies Two-Way Communication' program.

31 May 2024

OpenAI

Russian, Chinese, Israeli groups using AI to spread disinformation: OpenAI

OpenAI has disclosed that its AI tools have been manipulated for covert influence operations.

31 May 2024

Netflix

Netflix confirms it is making an animated Minecraft series

Netflix has announced its plans to develop an animated series based on the popular video game Minecraft.

31 May 2024

Android

Google's new Android update lets you edit RCS messages

Google has introduced seven new features aimed at enhancing convenience and efficiency in everyday routines for users of Android phones, tablets, and Wear OS watches.

31 May 2024

Apple

Apple planning AI-driven overhaul for Siri to manage individual apps

Apple is preparing a significant artificial intelligence (AI) upgrade for Siri, its virtual assistant, according to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman.

31 May 2024

Google

Google defends AI Overviews; blames unusual queries for poor results

Google's newly introduced AI search results feature has been under scrutiny for delivering peculiar suggestions, such as advising users to put glue on pizza or eat rocks.

31 May 2024

Social Media

Twitch's decision to disband Safety Advisory Council raises concerns 

Amazon-owned livestreaming platorm Twitch has decided to disband its Safety Advisory Council, as reported by CNBC.

Perplexity introduces 'Pages', an AI-powered feature for research and writing

Perplexity, an AI-driven search platform, has introduced a new feature called 'Pages.'