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27 Jul 2024
AndroidSIM lock boosts data security: How to enable it
The Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) card in your phone is a vital component that enables the device to make calls, send text messages, and connect to the internet.
27 Jul 2024
MicrosoftWindows 11 finally allows reversing mouse scroll directions from settings
Microsoft has rolled out a new update to its Windows 11 operating system, enabling users to reverse mouse scroll direction directly from the Settings panel, instead of diving into Registry editor.
27 Jul 2024
MicrosoftMacs remained unaffected by CrowdStrike outage. Microsoft seeks similar upgrades
In the wake of the recent CrowdStrike outage that impacted 8.5 million PCs, Microsoft has launched a campaign to bolster the security of its Windows operating system.
27 Jul 2024
AndroidYou can now use AR call effects, filters on WhatsApp
WhatsApp has rolled out a new update through the Google Play Beta Program, upgrading it to version 2.24.16.7.
27 Jul 2024
GitHubHacker network distributing malware on GitHub for over a year
US cybersecurity company Check Point, has unearthed a network of approximately 3,000 "ghost" accounts on GitHub, reportedly being used to promote malware and phishing links.
27 Jul 2024
International Space Station (ISS)Watch: NASA astronauts host mini-Olympics aboard ISS
The 2024 Summer Olympics, hosted in Paris and other French locations, has sparked enthusiasm beyond Earth's atmosphere.
27 Jul 2024
ChatGPTOpenAI's new 'instruction hierarchy' prevents users from manipulating ChatGPT's behavior
OpenAI has unveiled a novel technique, "instruction hierarchy," aimed at preventing users from inducing digital amnesia in its artificial intelligence models, including ChatGPT.
27 Jul 2024
Netherlands'Living' and self-repairing building materials could soon become reality
Scientists are utilizing biological matter to make new unique materials which can repair themselves. These substances incorporate microorganisms like fungi and bacteria.
27 Jul 2024
IntelIntel processors are facing irreversible damage because of voltage issues
Intel's 13th and 14th Gen Core processors are experiencing irreversible damage due to elevated voltage issues.
27 Jul 2024
TikTokTikTok challenges YouTube Music, Shazam with new Sound Search feature
TikTok is stepping up its game in the music discovery arena with a new feature called "Sound Search."
27 Jul 2024
SpaceXSpaceX's Polaris Dawn mission delayed until mid-August, Crew-9 takes precedence
SpaceX has postponed its groundbreaking Polaris Dawn mission until mid-to-late August.
27 Jul 2024
United States of AmericaScientists develop material that turns sunlight, water into green hydrogen
Scientists at Oregon State University in the US, have made a significant advancement in sustainable energy solutions.
27 Jul 2024
XX using your data to train Grok: How to opt-out
X has decided to incorporate user data into its artificial intelligence (AI) training pool for Grok.
27 Jul 2024
ApplePaid iCloud users can't access web services, apps: Here's why
Apple's iCloud Private Relay, a feature designed to shield paid iCloud users from online trackers, has been hit by global outages.
27 Jul 2024
Artificial Intelligence and Machine LearningThis AI model could aid in lowering carbon emissions worldwide
Engineers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), have developed a machine-learning framework that can predict heat movement in semiconductors and insulators, with unprecedented speed and accuracy.
27 Jul 2024
Climate ChangeThis volcanic eruption in 2022 cooled the Earth
Contrary to initial speculation, the 2022 Hunga Tonga volcanic eruption in the South Pacific Ocean, resulted in a cooling effect on Earth, according to a recent study.
26 Jul 2024
GoogleGemini is now 20% faster than OpenAI's most advanced model
Google has announced an upgrade to its AI-powered chatbot, Gemini, with the introduction of its fastest and most cost-efficient model yet, 1.5 Flash.
26 Jul 2024
ChatGPTChatGPT to get upgraded voice mode next week
OpenAI is set to introduce an upgraded "Voice Mode" for its GPT-4o model in ChatGPT.
26 Jul 2024
GoogleGoogle incentivizes AI innovation with bonuses and rewards
Alphabet CEO Sundar Pichai is leading an initiative to improve the practicality of Google's AI services.
26 Jul 2024
Reliance JioReliance Jio sweetens AirFiber connections with ₹1,000 installation waiver
Reliance Jio has launched a new initiative to increase its user base of AirFiber, the telco's new service using 5G network to deliver wireless high-speed internet.
26 Jul 2024
Elon MuskMusk's Grok accused of spreading misinformation about US presidential elections
Elon Musk's premium AI chatbot service, Grok, is under scrutiny for allegedly disseminating false information about the upcoming US presidential elections.
26 Jul 2024
GoogleGoogle Chrome enhances malware detection, now scans password-protected files
Google is upgrading its Chrome malware detection system to include password-protected executable files for in-depth scanning, according to the Chrome Security team.
26 Jul 2024
HollywoodWhy Hollywood video game performers are opposing AI usage
Hollywood's video game performers, represented by the Screen Actors Guild-American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (SAG-AFTRA), have initiated a second strike over the use of artificial intelligence (AI) by major game studios.
26 Jul 2024
James Webb Space TelescopeResearch finds a mysterious hidden ocean within the Solar System
Recent observations from the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) suggest a potential subsurface ocean on Ariel, one of Uranus' five moons.
26 Jul 2024
Epic GamesFortnite to arrive on iPhones in EU via third-party stores
Epic Games, the creator of the popular game Fortnite, has announced plans to expand its reach by launching on third-party iOS app store AltStore PAL — exclusively available in the EU.
26 Jul 2024
Pacific OceanScientists discover 'new El Nino' impacting southern hemisphere weather
A new climate pattern, named the "Southern Hemisphere Circumpolar Wavenumber-4 Pattern," has been identified in the southwestern Pacific Ocean, near New Zealand and Australia.
26 Jul 2024
AppleApple's next big thing: Fabric that illuminates to show info
Apple is reportedly planning to develop fabric displays for future devices, including the HomePod, iPhone cases, and Apple Watch bands.
26 Jul 2024
North KoreaNASA data breach: US offers $10M for North Korean hacker
Rim Jong Hyok, a North Korean military intelligence operative, has been indicted by a federal grand jury in Kansas City, Kansas.
26 Jul 2024
AnthropiciFixit claims Anthropic's AI scraper hit website 1 million times
Anthropic, an artificial intelligence (AI) firm, is facing accusations of breaching anti-AI scraping policies with its ClaudeBot web crawler.
26 Jul 2024
MarsDid life once thrive on Mars? A rock holds clues
NASA's Perseverance rover has unearthed a rock on Mars, named "Cheyava Falls," that may hold clues to ancient life.
26 Jul 2024
Mark Zuckerberg'For my daughters': Mark Zuckerberg reveals story behind gold chain
Mark Zuckerberg, CEO of Meta, has finally addressed the internet's curiosity regarding his recent appearances sporting a gold chain and pendant.
26 Jul 2024
ResearchForget batteries! This device turns Wi-Fi signals into electricity
A team of researchers from the National University of Singapore (NUS) has developed a revolutionary technology capable of converting ambient radio frequency (RF) signals, such as those from Wi-Fi and cellular networks, into usable electricity.
26 Jul 2024
Artificial Intelligence and Machine LearningPolitician who lost her voice speaks again thanks to AI
Congresswoman Jennifer Wexton, a Virginia Democrat, has regained her ability to speak clearly through an artificial intelligence (AI) program.
26 Jul 2024
GoogleGoogle's AI matches human brilliance in solving Math Olympiad problems
Google DeepMind, a leading artificial intelligence (AI) research team, has developed an AI system that can solve intricate mathematical problems.
26 Jul 2024
ChatGPTSearchGPT: OpenAI declares war on Google with new search engine
OpenAI has announced the development of a new AI-powered search engine named 'SearchGPT.'
25 Jul 2024
HMD GlobalHMD launches affordable 5G smartphones you can repair at home
HMD Global has introduced its first set of smartphones in India: HMD Crest and Crest Max.
25 Jul 2024
US GovernmentUS considers legalizing AI jailbreaking to uncover biases, training data
The US government is currently contemplating an exemption to the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) that would allow researchers to bypass the terms of service on AI tools without legal consequences.
25 Jul 2024
LGBTQ+LGBTQ+ dating app bolsters privacy for athletes at Paris Olympics
Grindr, the widely-used LGBTQ+ dating app, is implementing enhanced privacy measures for athletes participating in the 2024 Paris Olympic Games.
25 Jul 2024
NASA2024's first supermoon to dazzle skywatchers on August 19
Skygazers are eagerly anticipating the first supermoon of 2024, set to illuminate the skies on August 19.
25 Jul 2024
Elon MuskMusk praises Zuckerberg's AI achievements, now we have seen everything
In an unexpected turn of events, Elon Musk has publicly lauded the recent accomplishments of tech rival Mark Zuckerberg.
