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26 Jun 2024
RedditReddit tightens security against AI bots scraping platform content
Reddit, the widely-used social media platform, is reinforcing its Robots Exclusion Protocol (robots.txt file) to shield its content from automated web bots.
26 Jun 2024
MetaMeta tests free-form screen placement virtually for Quest headsets
Meta is currently experimenting with a new facility for its Quest headsets, allowing users to place windows freely within their virtual environment.
26 Jun 2024
AndroidGoogle Pixel 9 series to be launched on August 13
Google has unexpectedly announced a hardware event for August 13, two months ahead of the usual schedule.
26 Jun 2024
ChatGPTOpenAI delays release of advanced voice mode for ChatGPT
OpenAI has announced a postponement in the launch of its advanced voice mode for the AI-powered chatbot, ChatGPT.
26 Jun 2024
Mark ZuckerbergThreads expands reach, allows sharing to fediverse in 100+ countries
Threads, Instagram's competitor to X (Twitter), is broadening its reach into the fediverse, a collective social network that includes apps like Mastodon and PeerTube running on the ActivityPub protocol.
26 Jun 2024
GoogleGoogle ends continuous scroll for search results
Google has decided to discontinue the infinite scroll feature on its search results, as reported by Search Engine Land.
26 Jun 2024
ChatGPTChatGPT is now available for Mac users without a subscription
OpenAI has made its macOS ChatGPT desktop app freely available to all users, eliminating the previous subscription requirement.
26 Jun 2024
ChatGPTOpenAI blocks Chinese users from using ChatGPT services
OpenAI, a leading artificial intelligence company, has announced its intention to restrict users in China from accessing its ChatGPT service.
25 Jun 2024
SnapchatSnapchat rolls out enhanced safety features for user protection
Snapchat has unveiled a series of safety features aimed at protecting users from harmful contacts.
25 Jun 2024
EuropeMicrosoft accused of antitrust violations by EU over Teams app
Microsoft is facing antitrust charges from European Union regulators for allegedly bundling its Teams chat app with Office 365 and Microsoft 365 subscriptions.
25 Jun 2024
Black HoleAstronomers discover supermassive black hole defying our knowledge of universe
Astronomers have unearthed a supermassive black hole, located in galaxy J1120+0641, using the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST).
25 Jun 2024
Android 14Moto RAZR 50 series goes official: Check full specs, price
Motorola has introduced the new RAZR 50 foldable smartphone series at an event in China today.
25 Jun 2024
United Nations (UN)UN Secretary-General announces global principles to combat online hate
The United Nations (UN) Secretary-General, Antonio Guterres, has introduced global principles aimed at combating online hate and misinformation.
25 Jun 2024
IndiaIndia plans $6 billion investment in GenAI by 2027
India is tipped to invest over $6 billion in generative AI (GenAI) by 2027, as per a report from the International Data Corporation (IDC).
25 Jun 2024
BrazilYouTube tests 'Hype' feature to boost engagement for small creators
YouTube is testing a new feature named 'Hype' in select countries.
25 Jun 2024
Health & WellnessGene mutation identified as potential obesity trigger, says study
An international research team has identified a significant link between a gene mutation and increased weight gain.
25 Jun 2024
XiaomiXiaomi plans to set up manufacturing units in India
Chinese smartphone giant, Xiaomi, is in talks with partners to set up manufacturing units in India, to boost local sourcing of handset components.
25 Jun 2024
YouTubeYouTube unveils dedicated 'Your Podcasts' page for convenience of users
YouTube is enhancing its user experience by launching a dedicated "Your podcasts" page.
25 Jun 2024
ChinaChina's Chang'e-6 successfully lands with samples from Moon's far side
China's Chang'e-6 spacecraft has successfully returned to Earth today after a nearly two-month-long space journey.
25 Jun 2024
Gaming BytesMidnight Society gaming studio severs ties with co-founder Dr Disrespect
Midnight Society, a game studio co-founded by renowned streamer Dr Disrespect, also known as Guy Beahm, has publicly announced the immediate termination of its relationship with him.
25 Jun 2024
AppleApple rejected Meta's AI integration over privacy issues
Apple has reportedly rejected the idea of integrating Meta's artificial intelligence (AI) models into its devices, citing privacy concerns.
25 Jun 2024
Apple PodcastsApple TV+ subscribers to enjoy early access to original podcasts
Apple has revealed that subscribers of its Apple TV+ service will be given early access to the company's latest original podcast, My Divo.
25 Jun 2024
App StoreApple denies entry to PC emulators on iOS App Store
Apple has recently turned down the submissions of two popular PC emulators, iDOS 3 and UTM SE, from its App Store.
25 Jun 2024
GmailGmail update brings Gemini AI sidebar and email summaries
Google has announced the introduction of new artificial intelligence (AI) features to enhance Gmail's user experience.
25 Jun 2024
GoogleGoogle is building AI chatbots modeled after celebrities, YouTube influencers
Google is reportedly developing artificial intelligence (AI) chatbots inspired by celebrities and YouTube influencers.
24 Jun 2024
Artificial Intelligence and Machine LearningFast food giants are grappling with AI drive-through errors
Fast food industry leaders are facing challenges with their artificial intelligence (AI) drive-through systems.
24 Jun 2024
MicrosoftiFixit rates Microsoft's latest Surface laptops 8/10 for repairability
Microsoft's hardware team is putting a significant emphasis on the repairability of its devices.
24 Jun 2024
AmazonFormula 1 collaborates with Amazon for AI-enhanced race viewing experience
Formula 1, in partnership with Amazon, is set to introduce an artificial intelligence "Statbot" at the Spanish Grand Prix.
24 Jun 2024
MeitYIndia set to boost AI infrastructure with GPU tender
The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) in India, is preparing to release a tender for Graphics Processing Units (GPUs) procurement.
24 Jun 2024
AppleApple accused of violating EU's Digital Markets Act regulations
Apple has been charged with violating the European Union's Digital Markets Act (DMA), marking the first instance of a company facing such allegations.
24 Jun 2024
WhatsAppWhatsApp introduces Lottie framework for enhanced sticker experience
WhatsApp has launched an improved sticker messaging experience by integrating Lottie framework, a feature that boosts animations with fluidity and vibrancy.
24 Jun 2024
NASANASA says we're not prepared to handle asteroid strikes
NASA recently conducted a hypothetical exercise, revealing significant gaps in Earth's readiness for a potential asteroid impact.
24 Jun 2024
NASANASA snaps rare gigantic jets lighting up Himalayan skies
In a rare celestial event, gigantic jets, a powerful type of lightning, were observed shooting up from a thunderstorm over the Himalayan mountains.
24 Jun 2024
AppleLeaked cases reveal design changes for iPhone 16: What's new
Apple's forthcoming iPhone 16 is set to undergo significant design changes, as revealed by leaked cases.
24 Jun 2024
BoeingNASA under fire for ignoring Starliner helium leak before launch
NASA's Starliner spacecraft, part of the Commercial Crew Program, has experienced helium leaks that have delayed the return of astronauts Butch Wilmore and Sunita Williams, from the International Space Station (ISS).
24 Jun 2024
United KingdomUK teenager undergoes first global trial of skull-fitted epilepsy device
Oran Knowlson, a 13-year-old boy from Somerset, UK, has become the first patient worldwide to trial a new epilepsy device implanted in his skull.
24 Jun 2024
Social MediaTwitch employees claim Dr Disrespect's ban related to messaging minor
In a recent revelation, two former Twitch employees have claimed the abrupt ban of Herschel "Guy" Beahm, popularly known as Dr Disrespect, in 2020 was due to inappropriate communication with a minor.
24 Jun 2024
Elon MuskElon Musk's deepfake used to push crypto scam via YouTube
A recent cryptocurrency scam on a YouTube Live broadcast employed a deepfake of Elon Musk to deceive viewers.
24 Jun 2024
MetaMeta AI now rolling out to all Indian users
Meta began testing its AI chatbot, Meta AI, in India during elections.
23 Jun 2024
OnePlus AceOnePlus Ace 3 Pro color variants revealed ahead of launch
OnePlus has officially confirmed the color variants for its upcoming smartphone, OnePlus Ace 3 Pro, set to launch on June 27 in China.
