Technology News
Technology has changed the world in more ways than one, we cover all of that here.
23 Jul 2024
GoogleGoogle's next streaming device will look like a set-top box
Google's next streaming device, the "Google TV Streamer," will move away from the traditional HDMI dongle look of past devices.
23 Jul 2024
Nirmala SitharamanBudget 2024: What is India's Critical Minerals Mission
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced a proposal for a critical minerals mission during her Union Budget speech today.
23 Jul 2024
International Space Station (ISS)Medicines expire: How to keep astronauts healthy on decades-long missions
A study found that over half of the medications currently in use on the International Space Station (ISS), would not be enough for a three-year manned mission to Mars.
23 Jul 2024
iOSSlack's new iPhone widgets bring workplace to your homescreen
Slack, the widely-used communication platform, has launched four new widgets for its iOS mobile app.
23 Jul 2024
ChinaThis ultra-thin semiconductor material could make chips faster, more energy-efficient
Chinese scientists have developed an ultra-thin semiconductor material, a significant step toward creating faster and more energy-efficient processors.
23 Jul 2024
JapanJapanese supermarket uses AI to track employees' smiles and service
Japanese supermarket chain AEON has implemented an artificial intelligence (AI) system, known as "Mr Smile," developed by InstaVR, to standardize the smiles and service attitudes of its employees.
23 Jul 2024
AppleGoogle reverses decision to disable third-party cookies in Chrome
Google has reversed its decision to disable third-party cookie tracking in its Chrome browser.
23 Jul 2024
Rolls-RoyceRolls-Royce's nuclear power project for space missions gets UK funding
Rolls-Royce has secured $6.2 million in funding from the United Kingdom Space Agency (UKSA), to develop its space nuclear power technology.
23 Jul 2024
University Of CaliforniaLab-grown brains are unlikely to achieve consciousness anytime soon
Brain organoids are 3D models grown in labs, in order to mimic the human brain. They are typically developed from stem cells.
23 Jul 2024
IntelIntel reveals why its 13th-gen and 14th-gen CPUs are crashing
Intel has identified the root cause of instability issues affecting its Core 13th-gen and 14th-gen processors.
23 Jul 2024
MicrosoftEU rules blamed for global IT outage: Is Microsoft right?
Microsoft has pointed to European Union (EU) regulations as the cause of the world's largest IT outage.
22 Jul 2024
Elon MuskMusk's xAI cooks up world's most powerful AI training cluster
Elon Musk's start-up, xAI, has commenced training its next artificial intelligence (AI) model at a new supercomputing facility in Memphis, Tennessee.
22 Jul 2024
Apple MusicWhat is Hi-Res Audio?
Hi-Res Audio, a term often used while marketing audio equipment, was defined a decade ago.
22 Jul 2024
Elon MuskTesla's Optimus robots will start working on EVs by 2025
Tesla CEO Elon Musk has revealed plans to have humanoid robots, named Optimus, in "low production" for internal use by 2025.
22 Jul 2024
AppleApple TV+ reduces Hollywood spending due to limited success
Apple TV+ is reportedly cutting back on its Hollywood expenditure after seeing limited return on its $20 billion investment in original programming, according to Bloomberg.
22 Jul 2024
Artificial Intelligence and Machine LearningAI chatting with AI? Capgemini predicts breakthrough by 2025
Capgemini, a leading technology services company, predicts that autonomous artificial intelligence (AI) agents will be capable of collaborating to solve tasks by 2025.
22 Jul 2024
MicrosoftWho is behind Microsoft's infamous Blue Screen of Death?
Microsoft's notorious "Blue Screen of Death" (BSOD), an error screen signaling an unrecoverable system error, has been there for over 30 years.
22 Jul 2024
AppleUK watchdog accuses Apple of downplaying child-abuse material cases
The National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children (NSPCC) in the UK has accused tech giant Apple of significantly underreporting incidents involving Child Sexual Abuse Material (CSAM) on its platforms.
22 Jul 2024
MarsNASA's upcoming nuclear spaceships might take us to Mars
On June 26, 1968, the most powerful nuclear rocket engine ever built, the Phoebus 2A, was tested in the US.
22 Jul 2024
International Space Station (ISS)Stunning ISS time-lapse video captures auroras, stars, and a meteor
NASA astronaut Matthew Dominick recently shared a captivating time-lapse video from the International Space Station (ISS).
22 Jul 2024
Apple TV+PlayStation owners! Here's your 3-month free trial for Apple TV+
Apple TV+, the on-demand video service from Apple, is offering a three-month free trial to Sony PlayStation 4 and 5 owners.
22 Jul 2024
CybercrimesWhatsApp e-Challan scam: Over 4,400 duped, financial losses exceed ₹16L
Indian smartphone users have been hit by a significant malware attack disguised as traffic e-Challan messages on WhatsApp.
22 Jul 2024
CybersecurityCrowdStrike's latest outage may cost over $1B: Who will pay?
The worldwide Windows outage last week, dubbed the "largest IT outage in history" by a cybersecurity expert, could potentially cost more than $1 billion in damages.
22 Jul 2024
SamsungYour Galaxy Ring is also compatible with non-Samsung Android phones
The Galaxy Ring, initially perceived as exclusive to Samsung's own smartphones, has been found to be compatible with other Android devices.
22 Jul 2024
WhatsAppWhatsApp will soon let you replace phone numbers with usernames
WhatsApp, the globally recognized messaging application, is reportedly developing a unique feature for its web client that will allow users to select individual usernames.
22 Jul 2024
Health & WellnessInnovative graphene-based brain chip offers hope for Parkinson's treatment
Inbrain Neuroelectronics, a start-up based in Barcelona, has engineered a brain implant that can both interpret signals and stimulate brain impulses.
22 Jul 2024
Health & WellnessWeird intersex mosquitoes may be key to stopping Dengue, Chikungunya
Researchers at Virginia Tech, US have uncovered a method to control mosquito populations, which could offer an alternative to insecticides.
22 Jul 2024
CybercrimesRansomware attack shuts down largest US trial court, investigation underway
The Superior Court of Los Angeles County, the largest trial court in the United States, recently fell victim to a ransomware attack.
22 Jul 2024
EthereumWazirX offers $23M bounty to recover $230M in stolen crypto
Mumbai-based cryptocurrency exchange, WazirX, has launched a bounty program offering $23 million (approximately ₹192 crore) to recover the $230 million (roughly ₹1,964 crore) lost in a wallet breach last week.
22 Jul 2024
macOSThis new app turns your MacBook's notch into Dynamic Island
A new application, NotchNook, has been introduced for MacBooks. It transforms the notch on MacBook Air or MacBook Pro into a feature reminiscent of the 'Dynamic Island' on iPhones.
22 Jul 2024
Artificial Intelligence and Machine LearningHow scientists are using AI to save world's loneliest plant
In an effort to prevent the extinction of Encephalartos woodii, potentially the world's loneliest plant, drones and artificial intelligence (AI) are being utilized.
22 Jul 2024
Space NewsWhat's out there? Invisible floating objects in space baffle scientists
Pulsars, the highly magnetized remnants of dead stars, emanate extremely steady flashes of light. However, sometimes there are fleeting moments of delay in these flashes.
22 Jul 2024
AppleMeta seeks patent for feature similar to Apple's Vision Pro
Meta has filed a patent that seems to emulate the 'EyeSight' feature of the Apple Vision Pro headset, according to PatentlyApple.
22 Jul 2024
NVIDIAOpenAI explores custom AI chip with this NVIDIA rival
OpenAI, currently utilizing NVIDIA's GPUs for its artificial intelligence models, is contemplating a change in its hardware approach.
22 Jul 2024
CanadaOne year later: Did Facebook's news ban cripple Canadian media?
In June 2023, the Canadian government passed the Online News Act, a legislation aimed at ensuring "fairness in the Canadian digital-news marketplace."
22 Jul 2024
Elon MuskWatch: Musk shares AI-made fashion show video, and it's hilarious
Elon Musk has caught the public's attention by sharing an AI-generated fashion show video on X.
22 Jul 2024
Dark WebNew phishing kit on dark web bypasses security, targets logins
Researchers at SlashNext have unearthed a new, advanced phishing kit on the dark web, dubbed FishXProxy Phishing Kit.
22 Jul 2024
MicrosoftWindows 11 update process gets simpler, rollbacks might get trickier
Microsoft is transforming its update process with the launch of 'checkpoint cumulative updates' for Windows 11.
22 Jul 2024
GoogleChrome to launch full-page warnings for risky downloads
Google's proprietary browser, Chrome, is set to introduce a new feature aimed at enhancing user safety during downloads.
22 Jul 2024
CancerAI tool boosts early cancer detection by identifying hidden patterns
An artificial intelligence tool, "C the Signs," has successfully increased cancer detection rates by 8% among general practitioners in England.
