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18 Jul 2024
Indian Railway Catering and Tourism CorporationTicket refund scam: IRCTC shares tips to avoid fraud
The Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) has issued a warning about a new ticket refund scam.
17 Jul 2024
ChinaThis Chinese solar plant can power 1.7L homes for 1-year
China has reportedly launched the world's first twin-tower solar thermal plant, located near Guazhou County in Gansu Province.
17 Jul 2024
Space NewsPerseids: Best meteor shower of the year is happening now
Sky enthusiasts are in for a celestial treat as the Earth is poised to witness the Perseid meteor shower, one of the most eagerly awaited astronomical events of 2024.
17 Jul 2024
TinderTinder's new AI-powered tool can choose profile pictures for you
Tinder, the widely-used dating app, has launched an artificial intelligence (AI)-powered feature named Photo Selector.
17 Jul 2024
GoogleGoogle attracts Indian developers with new AI models and tools
Google is setting its sights on India's burgeoning artificial intelligence (AI) developer community, unveiling a suite of tools, programs, and partnerships at the I/O Connect 2024 event in Bengaluru today.
17 Jul 2024
Artificial Intelligence and Machine LearningThis 4-word phrase can catch most bots on social media
Los Angeles-based digital communications manager, Toby Muresianu, has unearthed a four-word phrase, that can help identify artificial intelligence (AI) bots on social media.
17 Jul 2024
Artificial Intelligence and Machine LearningStudy suggests AI is funnier than humans. Do you agree?
A recent study has suggested that artificial intelligence (AI) may be "equally funny or funnier than human-produced" comedy.
17 Jul 2024
Climate ChangeLonger days ahead? Climate change is affecting Earth's rotation
Climate change, primarily driven by global warming, is causing significant alterations to the Earth's rotation and the length of our day, according to researchers at ETH Zurich.
17 Jul 2024
Tata Consultancy Services (TCS)TCS wants to become 'AI-first' TCS: Decoding what it means
Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), India's leading software firm, is set to incorporate artificial intelligence (AI) into its operations.
17 Jul 2024
TechnologySneakers built in 6 minutes? Robots make history at Olympics
Hellen Obiri, a Kenyan distance runner and two-time Olympic silver medalist, is set to put on avant-garde shoes at the 2024 Paris Olympics.
17 Jul 2024
YouTube MusicStruggling to Shazam that song? Hum it on YouTube instead
YouTube Music has globally launched an artificial intelligence (AI) powered feature, known as 'sound search' or 'Hum to Search.'
17 Jul 2024
AppleUsers will enjoy safer Wi-Fi if Apple implements this change
Apple has submitted a patent application to the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), for a novel system designed to rank public Wi-Fi networks.
17 Jul 2024
AnthropicAfter iOS, Anthropic's Claude app is now available on Android
Anthropic, a leading AI research firm, has extended the availability of its generative AI tool, Claude, to Android users.
17 Jul 2024
NASAHow NASA beamed a song from Earth to Venus
NASA has achieved a historic milestone by transmitting the hip-hop song "The Rain (Supa Dupa Fly)" by artist Missy Elliott to Venus.
17 Jul 2024
CybercrimesWhy malicious internet traffic is increasing at an alarming rate
Cloudflare, a prominent content delivery network and security services firm, has disclosed that nearly 6.8% of all internet traffic is malicious.
17 Jul 2024
United States of AmericaHelium jackpot: Minnesota's reserves are much bigger than we thought
New data indicates that a helium reservoir in northern Minnesota, US is larger and richer than initially estimated. It might alleviate US shortages.
17 Jul 2024
JupiterNASA's exoplanet count surpasses 5,500, raising hopes for habitable worlds
NASA has officially confirmed the existence of more than 5,500 exoplanets outside our solar system. This significant celestial achievement marks a 31-year journey of astronomical discoveries.
17 Jul 2024
OpenAIEx-OpenAI engineer launches 'AI school' with course in building LLM
Andrej Karpathy, a former researcher at OpenAI, has announced the launch of a new artificial intelligence (AI) learning platform named Eureka Labs.
17 Jul 2024
GoogleGoogle showing you intrusive and sensitive ads? Here's your fix
Online advertisements, a ubiquitous part of our digital existence, can now be controlled by users to a significant extent.
17 Jul 2024
ResearchCan cameras spot drunk drivers? New AI system shows promise
Researchers at Edith Cowan University in Australia have pioneered a new technology that uses camera footage to identify alcohol impairment in drivers.
17 Jul 2024
Data privacyHacks to data leaks: The hidden dangers of Stalkerware apps
Stalkerware apps, designed to surreptitiously monitor and track individuals, have been repeatedly hacked, leading to massive data breaches.
17 Jul 2024
AppleIs your YouTube content powering AI? Apple, NVIDIA's practices exposed
Several leading technology companies, including Apple, NVIDIA, and Anthropic, have reportedly utilized transcripts from over 170,000 YouTube videos to train their artificial intelligence (AI) models without obtaining permission from the content creators.
16 Jul 2024
StartupsThese start-ups will conduct stratospheric balloon rides for space tourism
Three start-ups are set to revolutionize space tourism by offering stratospheric balloon rides.
16 Jul 2024
Julian AssangeThis website now hosts WikiLeaks content following Assange's plea deal
Distributed Denial of Secrets (DDoSecrets), a non-profit whistleblower site, has announced its plan to host all content previously published by WikiLeaks.
16 Jul 2024
OnePlusOnePlus Nord 4, with metal unibody design, launched at ₹30,000
Chinese smartphone maker OnePlus has introduced its latest budget-focused device, the Nord 4, at its Summer Launch Event in Milan.
16 Jul 2024
GoogleGoogle's new app uses Gemini AI to create video presentations
Google has unveiled its new productivity app, Vids, in Workspace Labs with the premise that "if you can make a slide, you can make a video in Vids."
16 Jul 2024
University of MichiganThis camera technology stops smart home devices from watching you
Engineers at the University of Michigan have developed a groundbreaking camera technology, dubbed PrivacyLens, designed to bolster personal privacy protection in the era of smart home devices.
16 Jul 2024
Artificial Intelligence and Machine LearningRabbit r1 secretly stored user data that cannot be deleted
Rabbit, the start-up responsible for the r1 device, has recently disclosed that its AI assistant has been clandestinely storing user chats that cannot be deleted.
16 Jul 2024
MicrosoftMicrosoft faces UK antitrust probe over Inflection AI deal
Microsoft is currently under investigation by the United Kingdom's Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) due to its partnership with Inflection AI.
16 Jul 2024
United States of AmericaUS, China are battling over underwater cables that power internet
The technological tensions between US and China have now extended to the underwater cables that power the global internet.
16 Jul 2024
Artificial Intelligence and Machine LearningThis company wanted to give rights to 'AI employees'
HR software company, Lattice, recently stirred controversy by announcing its plan to integrate artificial intelligence (AI) models as 'digital workers' into its product.
16 Jul 2024
Data privacyFirefox's new feature sparks controversy: Is user privacy at risk?
Firefox, a browser renowned for its commitment to user privacy, has ignited controversy with the introduction of a new feature in its version 128.
16 Jul 2024
HMD GlobalHMD Global's first smartphone in India: Know all about 'Crest'
Finnish mobile manufacturer HMD Global, the parent company of Nokia brand, is set to introduce its first-ever smartphones in India.
16 Jul 2024
UberNow check Uber fare for Paris while sitting in India
Uber, the ride-hailing giant, has unveiled a new feature that allows users to view average fares and wait times for planned trips in different cities.
16 Jul 2024
IIT BombayIIT-Bombay's new app can predict rainfall, monitor floods in Mumbai
The Indian Institute of Technology Bombay (IIT-B) has introduced a hyperlocal weather forecasting system, and flood monitoring platforms specifically designed for Mumbai.
16 Jul 2024
Electric VehiclesThis 90-passenger electric plane can fly over 800km per charge
Dutch start-up Elysian has announced plans for an electric regional aircraft, with the capacity to carry 90 passengers up to 805km.
16 Jul 2024
AppleiOS 18 public beta now available: How to download, install
Apple has released the public beta versions of iOS 18, allowing regular users to test the upcoming software update before its official release.
16 Jul 2024
Health & WellnessScientists possibly crack pancreatic cancer code: Details here
In a significant stride against pancreatic cancer, international researchers have identified a critical genetic flaw that could lead to a potential cure.
16 Jul 2024
FacebookHackers using Facebook to infect PCs: How to stay safe
Hackers are exploiting Facebook ads to distribute password-stealing malware targeting Windows PCs, as reported by BleepingComputer.
16 Jul 2024
NASANewly discovered cave on Moon could house future astronauts
A team of scientists, led by Lorenzo Bruzzone and Leonardo Carrer from the University of Trento in Italy, has discovered a substantial underground cave on the Moon.
