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31 Jul 2024
Artificial Intelligence and Machine LearningIs AI making it easier for students to cheat?
A study by publishing firm Wiley, has revealed growing concerns about the potential misuse of generative artificial intelligence (AI) in academic settings.
31 Jul 2024
SpotifyYou can access unlimited lyrics on Spotify for free again
Spotify has reversed its earlier decision to limit lyrics access for free users, now allowing them unlimited access for all songs.
31 Jul 2024
United Arab EmiratesCan UAE's cloud seeding program solve its water woes?
The UAE has launched a decade-long cloud seeding initiative to increase rainfall in its arid regions.
31 Jul 2024
AppleBrain chip allows Vision Pro to be controlled with thoughts
Synchron, a neurotech startup rivaling Elon Musk's Neuralink, has successfully integrated its brain-computer interface (BCI) with Apple's Vision Pro headset.
31 Jul 2024
Donald TrumpMeta's AI chatbot denies Trump assassination attempt, company blames 'hallucinations'
Meta's artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot recently made an erroneous statement denying the attempted assassination of former US President Donald Trump.
31 Jul 2024
MicrosoftMicrosoft 365 was down again, third outage in July
Microsoft's 365 services were hit by another global outage on Tuesday, affecting users worldwide.
30 Jul 2024
Artificial Intelligence and Machine LearningAI firm Perplexity starts ad revenue sharing amid plagiarism allegations
Perplexity, an artificial intelligence (AI) firm, has launched a new initiative called the "Publishers's Program" in response to recent plagiarism allegations.
30 Jul 2024
Artificial Intelligence and Machine LearningThis tech reduces AI's power consumption by 1,000 times
Researchers from the University of Minnesota Twin Cities in the US, have developed a groundbreaking technology known as Computational Random-Access Memory (CRAM).
30 Jul 2024
MicrosoftCrowdStrike outage: Delta Air Lines hires high-profile attorney seeking damages
Delta Air Lines has engaged the services of high-profile attorney David Boies, in a bid to seek damages from cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike and tech giant Microsoft.
30 Jul 2024
MetaMeta's AI safety model vulnerable to simple space bar trick
Meta's new machine-learning model, Prompt-Guard-86M, has been found vulnerable to the very attacks it was designed to prevent.
30 Jul 2024
Artificial Intelligence and Machine LearningPocket FM using AI to turn scripts into audio content
Pocket FM, a prominent audio-streaming platform in India, has partnered with ElevenLabs, an American AI start-up specializing in text-to-speech technology.
30 Jul 2024
QualcommQualcomm announces new chipset for budget 5G phones in India
Qualcomm has unveiled its latest product, the Snapdragon 4s Gen 2 chipset, specifically designed to ensure 5G connectivity in budget handsets in India.
30 Jul 2024
Artificial Intelligence and Machine LearningPrivacy vs. performance: Making AI 'forget' has a high cost
A recent study has revealed that the performance of generative AI models such as OpenAI's GPT-4o or Meta's Llama 3.1 405B, can be substantially compromised by "unlearning" techniques.
30 Jul 2024
CybersecurityIndia hit by 593 cyberattacks in first half of 2024
India has witnessed a significant number of cyberattacks during the first half of this year, with a total of 593 incidents reported.
30 Jul 2024
Delhi Metro Rail CorporationDelhi Metro cards can now be recharged via WhatsApp
Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) has introduced a new feature that allows commuters to recharge their metro cards using WhatsApp.
30 Jul 2024
Elon MuskMicrosoft urges US Congress to regulate deepfakes
Microsoft has issued a plea to the US Congress, urging it to enact legislation against AI-generated deepfakes.
30 Jul 2024
GoogleApple chooses Google's chips over NVIDIA for AI development
Apple has revealed that it uses Google's tensor processing unit (TPU) chips to train its artificial intelligence (AI) models.
30 Jul 2024
AndroidDelete THESE apps now! Android spyware 'Mandrake' infiltrates Play Store
A new variant of the Android spyware 'Mandrake' has been discovered in five applications on Google Play.
30 Jul 2024
Space NewsIs there life on Venus? Perhaps, yes
A team of scientists has revealed compelling new evidence supporting the presence of phosphine, a gas associated with life on Earth, in the atmosphere of Venus.
30 Jul 2024
GoogleWho knew? Shakespeare inspired Google's founders
Richard Branson, the billionaire entrepreneur, has disclosed an intriguing connection between William Shakespeare and the genesis of Google.
30 Jul 2024
New ZealandAir New Zealand cancels 2030 climate plan: Here's why
Air New Zealand has made a policy shift by discontinuing its 2030 carbon emissions target. This makes it the first major carrier to drop such a goal.
30 Jul 2024
Black HoleDark matter may hold the key to black hole mergers
Dark matter, the universe's most mysterious substance, may play a significant role in the merging of supermassive black holes, new research suggests.
30 Jul 2024
United States of AmericaUS government's decision to kill internet discount leaves millions offline
The discontinuation of the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) in the US, has forced a significant number of low-income households terminating their internet services.
30 Jul 2024
AppleCall recording arrives on iPhones with iOS 18.1 beta update
Apple has rolled out the iOS 18.1 beta update to developers, debuting Apple Intelligence, the company's suite of artificial intelligence (AI) features.
30 Jul 2024
CybersecurityBrands hijacked: Proofpoint bug exploited for sophisticated phishing attacks
Guardio Labs, a cybersecurity research firm, has discovered a significant security flaw known as "EchoSpoofing."
30 Jul 2024
AppleInstall now! iOS 17.6 is critical for your iPhone's security
Apple has started rolling out the latest iOS 17.6 update for compatible iPhone models, a release that includes several significant security enhancements and bug fixes.
30 Jul 2024
XX suspends 'White Dudes for Harris' account after $4M fundraiser
The X account "White Dudes for Harris" was abruptly suspended yesterday, following a successful fundraising event that raised $4 million for US Vice President Kamala Harris's 2024 presidential campaign.
30 Jul 2024
NASAJuly 22 was Earth's hottest day ever recorded: NASA
NASA has confirmed that July 22, 2024, was the hottest day ever recorded on Earth.
30 Jul 2024
Donald TrumpElon Musk accuses Google of 'search ban' on Donald Trump
Tesla CEO Elon Musk has publicly accused Google of implementing a "search ban" on former US President Donald Trump.
30 Jul 2024
IntelIntel's CPU crisis worsens as more affected models surface
The crisis involving Intel's 13th- and 14th-generation CPUs has escalated, affecting more models than initially projected.
30 Jul 2024
MicrosoftCritical VMware flaw lets hackers take over servers
Microsoft has issued an urgent alert to users of VMware's ESXi hypervisor, advising immediate action against ongoing ransomware attacks.
30 Jul 2024
AppleApple releases first version of Apple Intelligence
Apple has unveiled the developer betas for iOS 18.1, iPadOS 18.1, and macOS Sequoia 15.1, marking the introduction of its first set of artificial intelligence (AI) features known as 'Apple Intelligence.'
30 Jul 2024
InstagramInstagram now lets you create an AI chatbot of yourself
Instagram creators are set to benefit from a new toolset developed by Meta's AI Studio, enabling them to use artificial intelligence (AI) for interacting with their followers.
29 Jul 2024
Columbia UniversityGrieving death of dear ones may hasten biological aging
A study has found a significant correlation between the experience of losing a loved one and biological aging.
29 Jul 2024
United KingdomUK scientists break data transmission record with 402 Tbps speed
Scientists at Aston University in the United Kingdom have set a new world record for data transmission speed, achieving an impressive 402 terabits per second (Tbps) over optical fiber.
29 Jul 2024
FoxconnApple iPhone 16 Pro will be made in India
Apple is reportedly gearing up to manufacture its iPhone 16 Pro and Pro Max models in India, marking a significant shift in the company's production strategy.
29 Jul 2024
Reliance JioJio partners with Google to offer instant games across devices
Reliance Industries' gaming platform, JioGames, has announced its integration with Google's GameSnacks.
29 Jul 2024
CaliforniaHydrogen-powered air taxi covers 840km in maiden flight
A hydrogen-electric air taxi, developed by Joby Aviation, has successfully completed a record-breaking 523 miles (nearly 842km) flight over California.
29 Jul 2024
AustraliaNovel stem cell treatment for osteoarthritis reduces pain by 58%
Magellan Stem Cells, an Australian biotechnology company, has developed a novel treatment for osteoarthritis.
29 Jul 2024
AMDAMD's Ryzen 9000 CPUs delayed due to labeling typo
Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) has unexpectedly announced a delay of up to two weeks for its Ryzen 9000 CPUs.
