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06 Jun 2024

Facebook

AI image of disabled veteran sparks viral reaction on Facebook

An image of a young woman, dressed in military attire and seated in a wheelchair, has gone viral on Facebook.

06 Jun 2024

Adobe

Social media users allege Adobe's policy update compromises privacy

Adobe's recent policy update has sparked concerns among social media users, who allege that the company now has full access to all user content.

06 Jun 2024

Apple

Apple commits to minimum 5-year software updates but trails rivals

Apple has officially confirmed that its iPhone 15 lineup will receive a minimum of five years of software support, as per a document uploaded on the company's website.

06 Jun 2024

Boeing

Boeing's Starliner encounters additional helium leaks en route to ISS

Boeing's decade-long Starliner mission has run into new problems on its journey to the International Space Station (ISS), as reported by NASA.

06 Jun 2024

NOTHING

Nothing Phone (3) launch probably delayed; CEO prioritizes AI

Nothing might have delayed the launch of its next flagship, the Phone (3).

06 Jun 2024

Snapdragon 8 Gen 3

Vivo X Fold3 Pro launched in India at ₹1.6 lakh

Vivo has officially introduced the X Fold3 Pro in India as its first foldable smartphone in the country.

Humane issues warning over AI Pin charging case's fire risk 

Humane Inc., a AI start-up company, has urged users to cease using the charging case for its Ai Pin device due to a potential fire hazard.

06 Jun 2024

Google

Google Sheets unveils 'conditional notifications' feature: How does it work

Google Sheets has introduced a new feature named 'conditional notifications,' enabling users to create rules for receiving email alerts when specific spreadsheet cells are modified.

06 Jun 2024

SpaceX

SpaceX Starship's fourth test flight today: How to watch livestream

SpaceX is preparing for the fourth test flight of its Starship rocket, scheduled for 5:00pm IST today.

06 Jun 2024

YouTube

YouTube tightens age restrictions on gun-related content following criticism

YouTube has updated its policy to impose age restrictions on certain gun-related videos and ban others outright.

06 Jun 2024

Microsoft

US regulators investigate Microsoft, OpenAI, and NVIDIA over antitrust concerns

The US Justice Department and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) have commenced antitrust investigations into Microsoft, OpenAI, and NVIDIA, as reported by The New York Times.

06 Jun 2024

Google

Google acquires Cameyo to bring Windows apps to ChromeOS

Google has purchased Cameyo, a company recognized for creating virtualization tools that allow Windows apps to operate on ChromeOS devices.

06 Jun 2024

Google Maps

Google Maps now stores location history on your mobile device

Google Maps is introducing a significant update to its privacy settings, changing how it handles user location data.

06 Jun 2024

Space News

Mars in 40-days: Japanese company plans space elevator by 2050

Japanese company Obayashi Corporation has unveiled plans to construct a space elevator by 2050.

06 Jun 2024

Garena Free Fire MAX

Garena Free Fire MAX releases redeem codes for June 6

Garena Free Fire MAX has unveiled redeem codes for June 6, 2024.

05 Jun 2024

Boeing

Boeing's Starliner successfully launches NASA astronauts after years of delays

Boeing has successfully launched astronauts into space for the first time, joining SpaceX as a second taxi service for NASA.

DARPA and Slingshot Aerospace develop satellite identification system for US

DARPA has collaborated with start-up Slingshot Aerospace, to create a system capable of identifying potentially harmful satellites concealed within mega-constellations.

05 Jun 2024

Microsoft

Microsoft revives Windows 10 beta testing for new features

Microsoft has announced the revival of its beta testing program for Windows 10, aiming to test new facilities and improvements.

05 Jun 2024

Jensen Huang

NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang signs woman's chest at tech event

Jensen Huang, the CEO of NVIDIA, was captured on video signing a woman's chest at the bustling Computex event.

AI professionals are advocating for 'Right to Warn' initiative

A group of former and current employees from leading AI companies, including OpenAI, Google DeepMind, and Anthropic, are advocating for a "Right to Warn" initiative.

05 Jun 2024

Climate Change

Heatwaves pose deadly threat to people in US and Africa

Experts have warned about the lethal potential of heat waves, which could cause tens of thousands of deaths simultaneously.

05 Jun 2024

OnePlus

OnePlus 13 to boast flagship SoC, 6,000mAh battery, 100W fast-charging

OnePlus's forthcoming flagship smartphone, the OnePlus 13, slated for an October release, will boast a hefty 6,000mAh battery with 100W wired charging capabilities.

MIT's new AI chatbot can simulate users' future selves

Researchers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) have created an AI-backed chatbot that simulates a user's older self.

05 Jun 2024

Elon Musk

X gets legal respite in Australia over church stabbing posts

Elon Musk's company, X, has expressed relief following the Australian eSafety commissioner's decision to drop a federal court case against the firm.

05 Jun 2024

Bill Gates

Bill Gates announces release of personal memoir in 2025

Microsoft co-founder, Bill Gates, has announced the release of his memoir titled Source Code: My Beginnings, set to hit the shelves on February 4, 2025.

05 Jun 2024

Pacific Ocean

Scientists find fungus feasting on plastic in Pacific Ocean

An international team of marine scientists has discovered a fungus, Parengyodontium album, capable of breaking down plastic waste in the Great Pacific Garbage Patch.

05 Jun 2024

Google

Google Messages revamps drafts display in list of conversations

Google Messages for Android has recently introduced a subtle but significant change to its draft messages display.

05 Jun 2024

YouTube

YouTube's 'Like' button mysteriously disappears when users press it

In a peculiar development, YouTube users have reported that the platform's 'like' button disappears when clicked.

05 Jun 2024

Garena Free Fire MAX

Garena Free Fire MAX releases redeem codes for June 5

Garena Free Fire MAX, a renowned battle royale mobile game, has launched new redeem codes for today.

05 Jun 2024

Malware

TikTok suffers cyberattack: Hackers target high-profile accounts via DMs

TikTok has acknowledged a "potential exploit" that is being used to target high-profile accounts, including those of media organizations and celebrities.

05 Jun 2024

Elon Musk

SpaceX's Starship megarocket receives FAA license for June 6 launch

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has officially granted a license to SpaceX for the launch of its upcoming Starship Flight 4 test mission.

04 Jun 2024

Lenovo

What to expect at Meta Connect: Headsets, AI, and more

Meta has officially announced the dates for its significant tech event, Meta Connect 2024. It is scheduled for September 25 and 26.

04 Jun 2024

Microsoft

Microsoft under EU scrutiny for alleged children's data collection

Microsoft is facing allegations of violating children's privacy in the European Union, following two complaints filed by Austrian advocacy group Noyb.

04 Jun 2024

Google

Leaked Google database exposes privacy and security breaches

A leaked internal database from Google has unveiled the tech giant's handling of privacy and security breaches, accidents, as well as other incidents.

04 Jun 2024

Samsung

Samsung files lawsuit against Oura ahead of Galaxy Ring launch

Samsung has initiated a lawsuit against Finnish start-up Oura, aiming to circumvent potential intellectual property disputes linked to the launch of the Galaxy Ring.

04 Jun 2024

Burj Khalifa

Burj Khalifa architects want to turn skyscrapers into gravity-powered batteries

Skidmore, Owings & Merrill (SOM), the architects behind the world's tallest building, Burj Khalifa, are joining forces with energy storage start-up Energy Vault.

04 Jun 2024

Android 11

Samsung Galaxy Watch FE fully revealed in latest leak

A significant leak has unveiled the design, features, and specifications of Samsung's upcoming Galaxy Watch FE.

04 Jun 2024

Russia

Russia deploys AI in disinformation campaign ahead of 2024 Olympics

Microsoft cybersecurity researchers claim that Russia is using AI to launch a disinformation campaign against the International Olympic Committee (IOC).

04 Jun 2024

Amazon

Amazon under fire for selling counterfeit copies of anticipated book

Amazon recently sold counterfeit copies of "Imminent: Inside the Pentagon's Hunt for UFOs" by Luis Elizondo.

04 Jun 2024

Intel

Intel announces new AI PC chips with major performance gains

Intel has officially unveiled its upcoming Lunar Lake chips for Copilot+ AI PCs, set to hit the market this fall.