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25 Jul 2024
AppleApple Maps now works on the web: Take on Google?
Apple has launched a web version of Apple Maps, marking a significant expansion of the navigation service.
25 Jul 2024
James Webb Space Telescope6x bigger than Jupiter: NASA's Webb telescope discovers giant exoplanet
The James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) has photographed an exoplanet that is estimated to be nearly six times bigger than Jupiter.
25 Jul 2024
Science and TechnologyScientists develop new batteries that maintain efficiency even at 100°C
Researchers have developed a new generation of lithium metal batteries that can withstand high temperatures and offer an extended lifespan and increased safety.
25 Jul 2024
BoeingWhen will Sunita Williams return? No one knows for sure
NASA and Boeing are preparing to announce the return plans for astronauts Sunita Williams and Barry Wilmore, who have been aboard the International Space Station (ISS) longer than initially planned.
25 Jul 2024
CybercrimesNoida doctor falls victim to 'Digital Arrest' scam, loses ₹59L
In a recent instance of cybercrime, Dr. Puja Goyal, a Noida-based physician, was swindled out of ₹59 lakh in a 'digital arrest' scam that is gaining traction in the Delhi-NCR region.
25 Jul 2024
RedditWhy Reddit won't allow search engines to index its content
In a significant move, Reddit has begun blocking all search engines except Google from indexing its content.
25 Jul 2024
AndroidTired of taking wrong flyover? Google Maps finally provides solution
Google Maps has announced a series of updates in India, aimed at improving user navigation.
25 Jul 2024
ResearchScientists genetically modify common fly to eat more human poop
A team of scientists from Sydney's Macquarie University in Australia is genetically modifying black soldier flies to increase their consumption of human waste.
25 Jul 2024
OxygenScientists have discovered oxygen where it shouldn't be
Scientists have potentially discovered oxygen creation on the Pacific Ocean floor, contradicting the long-standing assumption that oxygen is exclusively produced in the presence of sunlight through photosynthesis.
25 Jul 2024
AppleUltra-thin design, single camera: Rumor details 'iPhone 17 Slim' variant
Apple's next-generation iPhone 17 series will feature an ultra-thin model, according to renowned analyst Ming-Chi Kuo.
25 Jul 2024
CybersecurityPiramal Group denies breach after hacker claims data theft
A hacker has reportedly stolen data pertaining to thousands of current and former employees of the Indian multinational conglomerate, Piramal Group.
25 Jul 2024
GoogleThis new search engine lets you track data leaks
Tim Libert, a former engineer at Google and current privacy researcher, has created a new search engine named 'WebXray' with the aim of exposing privacy violations on the internet.
25 Jul 2024
CybercrimesFooled by stolen ID, US firm hires North Korean hacker
US-based security vendor, KnowBe4, recently revealed an incident where it unknowingly hired a North Korean hacker.
25 Jul 2024
Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO)ISRO astronauts to receive NASA training for upcoming ISS stay
Two astronauts from the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) are set to commence training at NASA's Johnson Space Center in Houston, Texas, early next month.
25 Jul 2024
BingMicrosoft introduces AI summaries in Bing search amid Google's retreat
Microsoft is pushing the boundaries of its artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities with the introduction of Bing generative search.
25 Jul 2024
RobotsWhy scientists want regulation for 'living robots'
A team of multidisciplinary researchers has raised concerns over the rapid development and lack of regulation in the field of "living robots."
25 Jul 2024
MicrosoftCrowdStrike apologizes with $10 gift cards after global IT outage
Cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike has extended an apology to its partners for a botched update that crashed millions of computers worldwide last week.
25 Jul 2024
International Space Station (ISS)NASA streams 4K video to ISS using breakthrough laser tech
NASA's Glenn Research Center in Cleveland has successfully streamed 4K video from an aircraft to the International Space Station (ISS) and back.
24 Jul 2024
GoogleMicrosoft-backed foundation releases open map data sets to rival Google
The Overture Maps Foundation (OMF), supported by tech industry leaders Microsoft, AWS, and Meta, has unveiled its first open map data sets.
24 Jul 2024
Elon MuskX's AI-powered 'More About This Account' is giving inaccurate replies
Elon Musk's social media platform, X, has introduced a new feature named "More About This Account."
24 Jul 2024
IndiaWatch: Saturn's 'lunar occultation' to grace Indian skies after 18-yrs
Indian skywatchers are in for a unique celestial spectacle tomorrow.
24 Jul 2024
GoogleGoogle Play Store gets AI-powered app comparisons, dedicated content hubs
Google has unveiled a series of new features for its Play Store, designed to promote user engagement with content, beyond mere app downloads.
24 Jul 2024
CybersecurityCrowdStrike reveals why 8.5 million Windows PCs crashed last week
Cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike has traced the cause of a major system crash affecting 8.5 million Windows machines, to a bug in its test software.
24 Jul 2024
ChinaChina: Scientists develop 4g solar-powered drone that might fly forever
Chinese researchers have made significant strides in drone technology, with the development of a solar-powered model, named CoulombFly.
24 Jul 2024
Elon MuskShould Tesla invest $5B in xAI? Musk asks X followers
Billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk has used social media, to gauge the possibility of a $5 billion investment by Tesla into his AI start-up, xAI.
24 Jul 2024
SamsungSamsung is now working on 'radically different' AI-backed handsets
Samsung is changing its product strategy, by investing heavily in the development of artificial intelligence (AI) smartphones.
24 Jul 2024
IrelandIreland's data centers now consume more power than city homes
For the first time, Ireland's data centers have outpaced urban homes in electricity consumption.
24 Jul 2024
AppleX has a handgun emoji, and no one knows why
Elon Musk-owned social network, X, has replaced the water pistol emoji introduced in 2018, with a regular handgun.
24 Jul 2024
Artificial Intelligence and Machine LearningThis Instagram-like app replaces real people with 'AI friends'
Aspect is a new social media application, where every user is an artificial intelligence (AI) bot, except for the individual using the app.
24 Jul 2024
Artificial Intelligence and Machine LearningNearly half of workers using AI unsure of productivity gains
A study conducted by The Upwork Research Institute, has revealed that AI is contributing to employee burnout, by increasing their workload.
24 Jul 2024
AppleApple's first foldable iPhone coming in 2026 with clamshell design
Apple is reportedly developing its first foldable iPhone, expected to hit the market by 2026, as per a report from The Information.
24 Jul 2024
ChatGPTAnyone can download and run Meta's new advanced AI model
Meta has unveiled Llama 3.1, the largest open-source artificial intelligence (AI) model to date.
23 Jul 2024
Mark ZuckerbergMeta's Llama 3.1 is its largest open-source AI model yet
Meta has unveiled Llama 3.1, its largest open-source artificial intelligence (AI) model to date.
23 Jul 2024
AdobeAdobe's Illustrator and Photoshop get new generative AI tools
Adobe has announced the addition of new tools and generative artificial intelligence (AI) features, to its Illustrator and Photoshop design software.
23 Jul 2024
GoogleHow Google's NeuralGCM overcomes limitations of traditional weather forecasting models
Google in partnership with the European Centre for Medium-Range Weather Forecasts (ECMWF), has introduced a machine learning-based weather forecasting method called NeuralGCM.
23 Jul 2024
Health & WellnessCould we eradicate HIV? Possible affordable treatment offers hope
A drug named Lenacapavir is hailed as "the closest we have ever been to an HIV vaccine."
23 Jul 2024
UkraineThis malware shut down Ukraine's heat and we are worried
In a cyberattack this January, over 600 apartment buildings in Lviv, Ukraine experienced a two-day heating system outage, due to a malware named 'FrostyGoop.'
23 Jul 2024
TelegramTelegram to launch browser with web3 support, app store
Telegram, a popular messaging platform, plans to launch an in-app browser supporting web3 pages this month. An app store is also in the works.
23 Jul 2024
Rolls-RoyceRolls-Royce receives additional $6M funding for developing space nuclear reactor
Rolls-Royce has secured additional funding from the United Kingdom Space Agency (UKSA) to further develop its space nuclear power technology.
23 Jul 2024
Jitendra SinghBudget 2024: India prioritizes nuclear power with Bharat Small Reactors
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has announced major initiatives for nuclear energy development in the Union Budget 2024, in a bit to diversify India's energy mix.
