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01 Jul 2024

Apple

Epic Games seeks Fortnite's return to iOS in the EU

Epic Games has submitted its popular game Fortnite and the Epic Games Store to Apple for notarization, targeting a launch in the European Union.

01 Jul 2024

Apple

Google's Gemini AI could soon be integrated into Apple products

Apple is reportedly in talks to integrate Google's Gemini AI into its devices, according to a Bloomberg report.

01 Jul 2024

Apple

Apple seeks suppliers for affordable Vision Pro AR headset

Apple is on the hunt for new suppliers of OLED-on-Silicon (OLEDoS) panels, hinting at the development of a more budget-friendly headset to accompany the Vision Pro, according to Korean publication The Elec.

01 Jul 2024

Apple

Apple set to incorporate AI capabilities into Vision Pro

Apple is planning to integrate its artificial intelligence suite, known as Apple Intelligence, into its Vision Pro headsets, according to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman.

01 Jul 2024

Apple

Apple is working on camera-integrated AirPods for improved spatial experiences

Apple, the tech giant valued at over $3 trillion, is planning to launch AirPods equipped with built-in infrared cameras by 2026.

30 Jun 2024

Mark Zuckerberg

Mark Zuckerberg criticizes tech industry's approach to AI development

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg has criticized the artificial intelligence (AI) industry's approach toward creating a single, artificial general intelligence (AGI) exceeding human capabilities.

30 Jun 2024

Climate Change

Extreme wildfires have increased twofold in just 2 decades: Study

A recent study published in Nature Ecology & Evolution, reveals that the frequency and intensity of extreme wildfires have doubled in the past two decades.

30 Jun 2024

Syria

Modern health-boosting diet has origins dating back centuries, says study

A recent study has unveiled that the ancient Syrians practiced the now popular Mediterranean diet, known for its health benefits, as far back as 4,000 years ago.

MIT robotics expert cautions against overhyping generative AI usage

Rodney Brooks, a renowned robotics and artificial intelligence (AI) expert at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), has expressed concerns about the overestimation of generative AI's capabilities.

30 Jun 2024

Solar System

Scientists discover our solar system used to have donut shape

Scientists have unearthed evidence suggesting that the solar system was once more donut-shaped than pancake-like.

30 Jun 2024

Solar System

This unique tanning salon simulates alien suns on Earth

A one-of-a-kind tanning salon, providing a simulated experience of alien suns, has been unveiled at the Festival of the Future in Munich, Germany.

30 Jun 2024

Google

Google's Gemini AI models struggling to analyze large datasets

Two recent studies have raised questions about the efficacy of Google's flagship generative AI models, Gemini 1.5 Pro and 1.5 Flash, in processing and analyzing large amounts of data.

29 Jun 2024

Samsung

Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra will be slimmer and lighter

Samsung's upcoming flagship, the Galaxy S25 Ultra, slated for a 2025 release, is already creating a stir with leaks hinting at a thinner, lighter design than its predecessor.

29 Jun 2024

NASA

NASA's Juno probe discovers lava lakes on Jupiter's moon Io

NASA's Juno mission, initially aimed at studying Jupiter, has uncovered "fire-breathing" lava lakes on the planet's moon Io.

29 Jun 2024

OnePlus

OnePlus Buds Pro 3 launching soon: Here's what to expect

OnePlus is working on the Buds Pro 3, the latest addition to its flagship wireless earbuds line.

29 Jun 2024

IBM

IBM to establish AI cluster for industrial sectors in Gujarat

IBM has revealed plans to establish an artificial intelligence (AI) cluster in GIFT City, Gujarat.

29 Jun 2024

Android 15

OnePlus releases Android 15 Beta 2 update: Key improvements, fixes

OnePlus has initiated the rollout of the second beta update for Android 15, specifically targeting OnePlus 12 and OnePlus Open devices.

29 Jun 2024

Infinix Mobile

Infinix ZeroBook Ultra, with AI capabilities, launched at ₹60,000

Infinix has introduced its latest laptop, the ZeroBook Ultra, to the Indian market.

29 Jun 2024

Climate Change

Ocean as ally? Start-ups explore CO2 storage in deep blue

In an effort to mitigate climate change, over a dozen start-ups are investigating methods to enhance the ocean's natural carbon dioxide (CO2) absorption capacity, reports The Wall Street Journal.

29 Jun 2024

Qualcomm

Qualcomm to simplify Android update process for OEMs: Here's how

Qualcomm, a prominent semiconductor and telecommunications equipment firm, is planning to simplify Android updates for Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs).

29 Jun 2024

Google

Google Keep announces multi-account support for Android tablets, foldable smartphones

Google Keep, a note-taking service from Google, has introduced multi-account support when two instances of the app are open on Android tablets or foldables.

ISS spacewalk delayed until late July due to spacesuit issues

NASA has postponed the next scheduled spacewalk at the International Space Station (ISS) until late July, due to a water leak in astronaut Tracy Caldwell Dyson's spacesuit.

29 Jun 2024

Cybercrimes

India is top target for hackers, faces 2,900 attacks weekly

India is witnessing a significant surge in cybercrimes, with an average of 2,924 attacks on organizations reported weekly over the past six months.

29 Jun 2024

Boeing

NASA, Boeing refute claims of Starliner crew being 'stranded'

NASA and Boeing officials have denied allegations that astronauts Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore, currently aboard the International Space Station (ISS), are stranded.

29 Jun 2024

Space News

Earth acquires new 'quasi-satellite' expected to stay for millennia

Scientists have discovered a new asteroid, 2023 FW13, that orbits the Sun alongside Earth.

29 Jun 2024

Facebook

Facebook criticized for promoting ads related to banned drug Phenibut

Facebook, a widely used social media platform, has been found to promote advertisements for a prohibited and addictive drug known as Phenibut.

29 Jun 2024

Google

Google to introduce 'Collections' feature on Android: How it works

Google is working on a new feature named "Collections" for Android, aimed at promoting apps beyond its Play Store.

29 Jun 2024

Mars

Mars InSight discovers the Red Planet is a cosmic pinball

A recent analysis of data from the Mars InSight lander, has shown that the red planet is hit by space rocks far more frequently than previously thought.

29 Jun 2024

YouTube

YouTube suspends monetization on Dr Disrespect's channel over misconduct allegations

YouTube has suspended monetization on popular streamer Dr Disrespect's channel.

29 Jun 2024

Tech Mahindra

Tech Mahindra rolls out multilingual AI model 'Project Indus'

Tech Mahindra has unveiled Project Indus, a large language model (LLM) capable of conversing in various Indic languages and dialects.

29 Jun 2024

Microsoft

Microsoft's AI chief defends use of open web content

Mustafa Suleyman, the head of AI at Microsoft, has publicly expressed his belief that content available on the open web is akin to "freeware" that anyone can freely utilize.

29 Jun 2024

WhatsApp

WhatsApp users on iPad get dedicated tab for communities

WhatsApp has launched a new firmware through the TestFlight beta program, upgrading it to version 24.13.10.74.

28 Jun 2024

Apple Vision Pro

Meta's holographic AR glasses nearing completion, may debut in September

Meta, the tech company behind Facebook, WhatsApp, and Instagram, is on the verge of unveiling its holographic Augmented Reality (AR) glasses.

28 Jun 2024

Amazon

Amazon investigates AI start-up Perplexity over scraping allegations

Amazon Web Services (AWS), the cloud division of Amazon, has launched an investigation into AI search start-up Perplexity, according to Wired.

28 Jun 2024

OPPO

OPPO Reno12 series to boast AI-driven camera and productivity features

OPPO is set to launch the Reno12 5G and Reno12 Pro 5G in India.

28 Jun 2024

Google

Google claims new Gemini Flash is faster than OpenAI's GPT-4o

Google has unveiled its latest AI model, Gemini 1.5 Flash, which the company claims can outperform OpenAI's newest model, GPT-4o, by a significant 20%.

28 Jun 2024

NASA

NASA terminates $100 million spacesuit manufacturing contract with Collins Aerospace

NASA has called off contracts worth over $100 million with Collins Aerospace, a division of RTX Corporation, a longtime NASA partner — to develop next-generation spacesuits.

ISS astronauts take shelter as Russian satellite shatters in space

A defunct Russian satellite, Resurs-P1, disintegrated in space on Wednesday, forcing astronauts on the International Space Station (ISS) to take shelter for about an hour.

28 Jun 2024

OnePlus

What's special about OnePlus Ace 3 Pro's 6,100mAh 'Glacier battery'

OnePlus has introduced the Ace 3 Pro as its latest addition to the Ace lineup in China.

28 Jun 2024

Mark Zuckerberg

Instagram creators can now build AI versions of themselves

Instagram has launched a new feature, "AI Studio," enabling creators to develop AI chatbot versions of themselves.