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03 Aug 2024
GoogleGoogle hires Character.AI co-founders, signs new licensing deal
Noam Shazeer, the co-founder and CEO of Character.AI, is making a return to Google.
02 Aug 2024
GitHubDemocratizing AI: GitHub now offers free access to cutting-edge LLMs
GitHub, a leading cloud-based platform owned by Microsoft and used by over 100 million developers worldwide, has launched a new feature called "GitHub Models."
02 Aug 2024
WhatsAppWhatsApp's new AI feature turns words into GIFs in seconds!
WhatsApp has incorporated Meta AI into its platform, enabling users to create personalized GIFs with ease.
02 Aug 2024
Elon MuskEx-CNN anchor Don Lemon sues Musk over canceled X deal
Former CNN anchor, Don Lemon, has initiated legal action against billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk.
02 Aug 2024
Narendra ModiSmartphones lifted 800 million out of poverty in India: UN
The United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) President, Dennis Francis, has lauded India's significant achievement in alleviating poverty.
02 Aug 2024
FacebookMeta cancels celebrity AI chatbot project: What went wrong?
Meta has decided to discontinue its artificial intelligence (AI)-powered celebrity chatbots, following a lack of public interest.
02 Aug 2024
GmailStartup accuses Google of 'predatory conduct' for blocking API access
London-based Gener8 has accused Google of "predatory conduct" following the tech giant's decision to revoke its access to the Gmail API.
02 Aug 2024
ArgentinaThis country plans to use AI to predict future crimes
Argentina's security forces have revealed plans to use artificial intelligence (AI) in predicting future crimes, a move that has sparked concerns about potential threats to citizens' rights.
02 Aug 2024
Universal Music GroupAI startup says scraping songs on internet is 'fair use'
Music-focused artificial intelligence (AI) startups, Udio and Suno, are currently embroiled in legal battles with prominent music labels including Universal Music Group, Warner Music Group, and Sony Music Group.
02 Aug 2024
AppleWhy Twitter's Mac app disappearance has left users fuming
X, previously known as Twitter, has unexpectedly discontinued its legacy app for Mac.
02 Aug 2024
AndroidGoogle Chrome now lets you search browsing history conversationally
Google is set to revolutionize the way users interact with their browsing history on Chrome.
02 Aug 2024
IntelFacing backlash, Intel extends warranty on crash-prone CPUs
Intel, which just laid off over 15,000 employees in an effort to revive itself, has announced an extended warranty for its 13th and 14th Gen Intel Core processors.
01 Aug 2024
Mark ZuckerbergMeta needs 10x more computing power to train Llama 4
Meta, the tech giant behind the advanced open-source language model Llama, has projected a substantial surge in computing power needs for its future models.
01 Aug 2024
MetaInstagram permanently deletes some user stories due to technical glitch
Instagram, the widely used photo-sharing platform owned by Meta, has permanently erased a number of users' Stories from its archives due to a technical glitch.
01 Aug 2024
AppleWhy Apple's new video sparked backlash in Thailand
Apple's latest promotional video, part of its "Apple at Work - The Underdogs" series, has ignited controversy in Thailand.
01 Aug 2024
Mark ZuckerbergMeta AI to become the most used tool globally: Zuckerberg
Mark Zuckerberg, the CEO of Meta, has expressed confidence in the company's future growth. This optimism is fueled by strong Q2 results and the potential of Meta AI.
01 Aug 2024
GooglePixel 9 to miss Android 15 at launch: Here's why
Google's highly-anticipated Pixel 9 series is set to make its global debut on August 13.
01 Aug 2024
NASANASA shares skywatching tips for top celestial events this August
NASA has released its list of must-see celestial events for August 2024.
01 Aug 2024
OpenAIOpenAI will let US government test safety of forthcoming model
OpenAI, a leading artificial intelligence (AI) research organization, has committed to providing the US AI Safety Institute with early access to its forthcoming generative AI model.
01 Aug 2024
CybersecurityWhich ransomware crippled 300 Indian banks
A significant ransomware attack has disrupted the operations of nearly 300 Indian banks, mainly affecting rural and cooperative institutions.
01 Aug 2024
MicrosoftMicrosoft declares OpenAI as a competitor in AI, search
In a significant shift, Microsoft has recognized artificial intelligence (AI) firm OpenAI as a competitor.
01 Aug 2024
FacebookIndia becomes largest market for Meta's AI chatbot
India has emerged as the leading market for Meta's artificial intelligence (AI) assistant, according to Susan Li, the CFO of Meta.
01 Aug 2024
Artificial Intelligence and Machine LearningAI-powered robot dentist performs its first procedure on a human
In a groundbreaking development for the dental industry, an autonomous robot controlled by artificial intelligence (AI) has successfully carried out a complete dental procedure on a human patient.
01 Aug 2024
AndroidYou can now use dark mode on Wikipedia: Here's how
Wikipedia, the globally recognized online encyclopedia, has officially introduced a dark mode feature.
01 Aug 2024
GoogleYou can now write SEO-rich blogs with Wix's AI tools
Wix, a leading website builder, has introduced a set of artificial intelligence (AI) tools designed to generate comprehensive SEO-optimized blog posts.
01 Aug 2024
GoogleGoogle launches three 'open' AI models prioritizing safety and transparency
Google has launched three innovative 'open' generative artificial intelligence (AI) models, known as Gemma 2 2B, ShieldGemma, and Gemma Scope.
31 Jul 2024
MicrosoftNow watch your friends' Discord streams directly from your Xbox
Microsoft is improving integration of the Discord communication platform on Xbox consoles, with a new feature that allows users to view their friends' streams.
31 Jul 2024
National Payments Corporation of IndiaNPCI suspends C-Edge's services after ransomware attack, 200 banks affected
The National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) has temporarily suspended all retail payment services provided by C-Edge Technologies.
31 Jul 2024
StartupsThis start-up can build travel itineraries from screenshots, YouTube videos
AI-driven travel agent start-up, Mindtrip, has introduced a feature that transforms online content into detailed travel itineraries.
31 Jul 2024
GoogleGoogle cracks down on explicit deepfakes in search results
Google has rolled out an update to its Search function, aimed at making explicit deepfakes more difficult to find.
31 Jul 2024
Adam MosseriThreads makes it easier for people to explore trending topics
Threads, a new social media platform rivaling Elon Musk's X, has launched an innovative feature that emphasizes trending topics above posts.
31 Jul 2024
SingaporeMass food poisoning rocks TikTok parent's Singapore office
ByteDance, the parent company of TikTok, has been struck by a significant food poisoning incident at its Singapore office.
31 Jul 2024
MicrosoftMicrosoft makes Skype completely ad-free
Microsoft has announced an upcoming update that will make Skype ad-free across all platforms.
31 Jul 2024
AndroidGoogle Photos's AI editing tools now free for all users
Google has announced that its advanced artificial intelligence (AI) editing tools on Photos app, previously accessible only via subscription, are now available to all users at no cost.
31 Jul 2024
NOTHINGNothing Phone 2a Plus, with 50MP cameras, launched at ₹28,000
Nothing has introduced its latest smartphone, the Nothing Phone 2a Plus in India. This device is an enhanced version of the existing Phone 2a.
31 Jul 2024
AndroidSMS theft alert: Android users under attack in 113 countries
A global SMS-stealing campaign has been detected, affecting Android devices across 113 countries.
31 Jul 2024
BumbleDating apps Bumble, Hinge exposed users to stalkers. Say what!
A team of researchers from KU Leuven, a university in Belgium, has uncovered significant security flaws in popular dating apps including Bumble and Hinge.
31 Jul 2024
BoeingSunita Williams to return soon? NASA offers promising update
NASA and Boeing's Starliner spacecraft, currently stationed at the International Space Station (ISS), is set to return to Earth after successful completion of a hot fire test of its thrusters.
31 Jul 2024
MetaReal-time object tracking: Meta's new AI model revolutionizes video editing
Meta has unveiled an advanced artificial intelligence (AI) model, the Segment Anything Model 2 (SAM 2).
31 Jul 2024
ChatGPTChatGPT's emotionally aware and human-like voice mode is now available
OpenAI has introduced an innovative feature, the Advanced Voice Mode, to its ChatGPT Plus users.
