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13 Jul 2024
ChatGPTAre AI chatbots becoming sentient? Public thinks so, experts disagree
A study published in the Neuroscience of Consciousness journal, reveals that a majority of users attribute consciousness to large language models (LLMs) like ChatGPT.
12 Jul 2024
App StoreCentre is accusing Apple of misusing dominant app market position
The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has accused Apple of exploiting its dominant position in the app market, according to a confidential report viewed by Reuters.
12 Jul 2024
XEU accuses X of violating DSA, may impose hefty fines
X has become the first very large online platform (VLOP), to receive a preliminary finding of violating EU's Digital Services Act (DSA).
12 Jul 2024
NASANASA's Parker Solar Probe is the fastest object ever made
NASA's Parker Solar Probe, on a mission to study the Sun's outer corona, has equaled its own record for the fastest speed ever achieved by a human-made object.
12 Jul 2024
Microsoft CopilotMicrosoft Copilot hacks to create notes in a jiffy
Microsoft Copilot is designed to provide concise notes and summaries on large documents.
12 Jul 2024
BelgiumStudy links lithium-ion batteries to rising air and water pollution
A study published in Nature Communications has identified lithium-ion batteries, a key component of clean energy infrastructure, as an increasing source of per- and polyfluoroalkyl (PFAS) pollution.
12 Jul 2024
CybercrimesAT&T data breach: Phone records of 'nearly all' customers stolen
US telecommunications giant AT&T has confirmed a fresh data breach affecting "nearly all" of its customers.
12 Jul 2024
South KoreaThis Korean weapon can take down drones for ₹125/shot
South Korea has commenced the mass production of a low-cost laser weapon, dubbed Block-I, designed to shoot down small drones.
12 Jul 2024
ZomatoZomato users can now delete individual orders from delivery history
Zomato, a widely-used food delivery app in India, has launched a new feature that allows users to delete individual orders from their order history.
12 Jul 2024
RobotsGeneral predicts robots becoming 33% of US military by 2035
Retired US Army General Mark Milley, former chairperson of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, has forecasted that robots will comprise up to one-third of the US military within the next 10-15 years.
12 Jul 2024
AstronautsThis spacesuit turns urine into drinking water. Say what now!
Scientists have developed a prototype spacesuit that can convert urine into potable water, potentially facilitating longer spacewalks for future lunar missions.
12 Jul 2024
GoogleThis quantum computer is 100x faster than Google's Sycamore machine
Quantinuum, a quantum computing company, has set a new record in 'quantum supremacy' with its 56-qubit H2-1 computer.
12 Jul 2024
Artificial Intelligence and Machine LearningWhatever be the claims, AI models can NOT actually see
The latest generation of AI models, including GPT-4o and Gemini 1.5 Pro, marketed as "multimodal" for their ability to understand images, audio, and text, may not truly "see" as expected.
12 Jul 2024
GoogleCopycat controversy: Retro accuses Google Photos of stealing style, features
Retro, a photo-sharing start-up, has identified notable resemblances between its app and a new feature on Google Photos named "My Week."
12 Jul 2024
NASA2-month Mars trip? NASA's experimental rocket might make it possible
NASA has allocated $725,000 toward the development of a new propulsion system, the Pulsed Plasma Rocket (PPR), with the goal of significantly reducing travel time to Mars.
12 Jul 2024
SignalSignal users rejoice! Desktop app gets long-awaited security fix
Signal, a privacy-centric messaging app, has announced plans to bolster the security of its desktop client, by modifying how it stores plain text encryption keys for data storage.
12 Jul 2024
AmazonShould you always believe that verified Amazon review? Perhaps not
Amazon's customer review system, a key tool for shoppers, is under fire due to potential manipulation by unscrupulous sellers.
12 Jul 2024
XiaomiXiaomi's new AI-powered smart factory operates 24/7, replaces human labor
Chinese tech giant Xiaomi has launched a fully autonomous smart factory, capable of manufacturing 10 million handsets annually.
12 Jul 2024
University of OxfordUK firm develops world's most powerful quantum computing chip
Oxford Ionics, a University of Oxford spinoff, has developed a high-performance chip that sets new records in the quantum computing field.
12 Jul 2024
NVIDIANVIDIA powers dazzling visuals of world's largest sphere in Vegas
NVIDIA, a key player in the AI industry, has revealed that its technology is responsible for the impressive visuals of the Las Vegas Sphere.
12 Jul 2024
United States of America843 kilometers, zero emissions: Hydrogen air taxi takes flight
Joby Aviation, a company specializing in vertical takeoff and landing vehicles (VTOLs), has successfully finished an 843.4km test flight using a hydrogen-powered aircraft.
11 Jul 2024
Elon MuskX to sue certain boycotting advertisers following damning Congressional hearing
Elon Musk has declared his intention to sue those involved in an advertising boycott against X.
11 Jul 2024
AppleApple grants NFC access to developers, dodges EU fine
Apple has agreed to grant developers access to its Near-Field Communication (NFC) technology, after four years of back and forth in the European Union (EU).
11 Jul 2024
Indian GovernmentIndia Post scam alert: Scammers 'smishing' to fool iPhone users
The Indian government has issued a warning to iPhone users about a transnational scam, that tricks individuals into giving away their personal or financial information on malicious links.
11 Jul 2024
International Space Station (ISS)Sunita Williams still stuck in space, but highlights 'good feeling'
NASA astronauts Sunita Williams and Barry E. Wilmore, stationed on the International Space Station (ISS) since June 6, 2024, are awaiting their return to Earth.
11 Jul 2024
NeuralinkNeuralink ready for 2nd brain chip implantation next week
Neuralink, a brain-computer interface start-up from Elon Musk, is preparing to implant its innovative brain chip device in a second patient within the next week.
11 Jul 2024
Dark WebEthical hacker exposes the dark web's unknown realities
Renowned ethical hacker and cybersecurity expert, Ryan Montgomery, recently debunked common misconceptions about the dark web on the Shawn Ryan Show podcast.
11 Jul 2024
ChinaChina's renewables development surges ahead, twice as fast as world
China is currently constructing nearly twice as much wind and solar power as the rest of the world combined, according to a report by Global Energy Monitor (GEM).
11 Jul 2024
AppleImprove haptic feedback on your iPhone with this quick fix
Apple's Haptic Touch technology, a feature that provides users with vibration feedback when pressing down on their iPhone screen, has become a crucial part of the iOS experience.
11 Jul 2024
US Federal Trade CommissionDecoy buttons, hidden fees: How subscription services are tricking you
A recent Federal Trade Commission (FTC) review has revealed that over 75% of websites and apps employ manipulative design techniques, or "dark patterns," to deceive consumers into compromising their privacy or buying unnecessary products.
11 Jul 2024
United States of AmericaHeard of cryopreservation? Billionaires are freezing themselves to defy death!
Cryopreservation, the practice of freezing bodies for future revival, has evolved from being a "crackpot" idea to an intriguing concept for billionaires, says Mark House.
11 Jul 2024
GoogleGoogle Photos' 'My Week' feature lets users share weekly memories
Google is developing a new facility for its Photos app called 'My Week,' according to a report by Android Authority.
11 Jul 2024
MicrosoftUnpatched for a year: Windows vulnerability puts users at risk
Researchers from security firm Check Point, have discovered that threat actors have been exploiting a zero-day vulnerability in Windows, to target users with malware for over a year before Microsoft fixed it.
11 Jul 2024
GoogleHow to seamlessly transfer images from Google Photos to iCloud
Google has joined forces with Apple to launch a tool, that simplifies the process of transferring pictures from Google Photos to iCloud.
11 Jul 2024
Artificial Intelligence and Machine LearningAI sentience: Scientists can't agree if machines are alive yet
The rapid evolution of artificial intelligence (AI) is blurring distinctions between human behaviors and machine capabilities.
11 Jul 2024
NASAWhy Uranus's magnetic field is causing 'traffic jams' in space
Scientists studying data from the Voyager 2 spacecraft, have discovered that the uniquely tilted and asymmetric magnetic field of Uranus, is causing 'traffic jams' of particles within its radiation belts.
11 Jul 2024
AppleBlog stealing writers' identity, pushing AI-generated content under their name
The previously popular Apple blog, The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW), was recently revived under new ownership by Web Orange Limited.
11 Jul 2024
Black HoleHidden black hole could rewrite Milky Way's story
Astronomers have discovered a rare intermediate-mass black hole (IMBH) in the Milky Way galaxy, specifically at the center of Omega Centauri.
11 Jul 2024
WhatsAppWhatsApp now lets businesses add notes to customer chats
WhatsApp has launched fresh firmware via the Google Play Beta Program, updating its version to 2.24.15.6.
11 Jul 2024
AppleProtect yourself now! Apple warns of spyware in 98 countries
Apple has issued new threat notifications to iPhone users in 98 countries, alerting them about potential spyware attacks.
