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05 Aug 2024
SustainabilityHardware as a service? What is Logitech's 'forever mouse' concept
Logitech is considering a radical departure from traditional hardware ownership with its 'forever mouse' concept.
05 Aug 2024
University of OxfordThis AI tool predicts heart attacks a decade in advance
A groundbreaking artificial intelligence (AI) model, hailed as a "game changer" by scientists, has been developed to identify individuals at risk of heart attacks within the next 10 years.
05 Aug 2024
ChinaHow China is bypassing US sanctions on AI chips
China has been reportedly circumventing US sanctions on artificial intelligence (AI) chips by utilizing a network of smugglers and shell companies.
05 Aug 2024
Artificial Intelligence and Machine LearningUS military turns to AI to automatically transpile risky software
The US Department of Defense's research arm, DARPA, is launching a new program called TRACTOR (Translating All C to Rust).
05 Aug 2024
Apple WatchApple is readying a plastic Watch SE model for kids
Apple is reportedly working on a plastic version of its popular Watch SE, as per Bloomberg's Mark Gurman.
05 Aug 2024
ResearchResearchers are building quantum internet: How this 'unhackable' network works
A significant step toward a secure and revolutionary communication network has been taken with the launch of the Integrated Quantum Networks (IQN) Hub in the UK.
05 Aug 2024
ChatGPTOpenAI's tool can detect ChatGPT-generated content but it's not public
OpenAI, a leading artificial intelligence research lab, has developed a watermarking system for its chatbot, ChatGPT. However, the company is hesitant to release this feature due to various concerns.
05 Aug 2024
Elon MuskNeuralink successfully implants brain chip in second patient
Neuralink, the brainchild of tech mogul Elon Musk, has achieved another milestone by successfully implanting its innovative brain chip in a second patient.
04 Aug 2024
United KingdomBoard games are therapeutic tools for individuals with autism
Research conducted by the University of Plymouth and Edge Hill University in the UK, has revealed a unique connection between individuals diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and their affinity for board games.
04 Aug 2024
Microsoft WordIs Microsoft Word better than Google Docs?
Microsoft Word and Google Docs are two of the leading word-processing software solutions available today.
04 Aug 2024
EuropeCERN's innovative device slashes antimatter cooling time by 99%
The European Organization for Nuclear Research (CERN) has made a significant breakthrough in the field of antimatter research.
04 Aug 2024
NASAApollo samples help unlock secrets of Moon's atmosphere
A groundbreaking study led by Nicole Nie, an assistant professor at MIT's Department of Earth, Atmospheric, and Planetary Sciences, has shed light on the formation of the Moon's exosphere.
04 Aug 2024
Science and TechnologyScientists create a superheavy element using a new technique
Scientists have made a significant breakthrough in the field of nuclear chemistry, by successfully creating livermorium, one of Earth's heaviest elements.
04 Aug 2024
Atlantic OceanAtlantic Ocean's critical current system could collapse by 2030s
The Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation (AMOC), a crucial system of currents in the Atlantic Ocean, is at risk of collapsing as early as the 2030s.
04 Aug 2024
AntarcticaHeat wave raises Antarctica's temperature by 10°C, raising global concerns
Antarctica is currently experiencing an unprecedented heat wave, with temperatures soaring up to 10 degrees Celsius above the usual since mid-July.
04 Aug 2024
Air PollutionHuman activities are increasing ozone levels, contributing to global warming
A team of researchers from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) has discovered that human activities are causing a rise in ozone levels in the upper troposphere.
04 Aug 2024
SamsungHow Samsung improved audio experience for its TWS earphones
Samsung introduced a unique codec, the Samsung Scalable Codec (SSC), to enhance audio streaming quality.
04 Aug 2024
Space NewsMoon's drift could extend 1 Earth day to 25 hours
A study by the University of Wisconsin-Madison has revealed that the Moon's gradual drift away from Earth could eventually extend a day on our planet to 25 hours.
04 Aug 2024
Health & WellnessStudy presents new hope for schizophrenia treatment using brain mapping
A groundbreaking study by an international team of researchers, has potentially identified the initial locations in the brain, where schizophrenia emerges.
04 Aug 2024
RobotsThis humanoid robot can mimic facial expressions
A team of Chinese scientists, led by Professor Liu Xiaofeng from Hohai University in Jiangsu Province, has successfully developed a humanoid robot capable of mimicking human facial expressions.
04 Aug 2024
AppleCERT-In issues high-risk vulnerability warning to iPhone, iPad users
The Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In) of the Indian government has issued a high-severity vulnerability warning to users of Apple products.
04 Aug 2024
NintendoClassic game modifications site stops taking submissions after 20 years
ROMhacking.net, a leading online platform for classic game modifications, has announced a significant shift in its operations.
04 Aug 2024
GoogleGoogle Wallet can now turn any document into digital pass
Google Wallet has launched a novel feature, powered by artificial intelligence (AI), that allows users to transform any document into a digital pass.
04 Aug 2024
Science and TechnologyScientists unveil battery-free tech that harvests energy from radio signals
A team of researchers has developed an innovative technology that can harness power from ambient radio frequency (RF) signals originating from Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and 5G.
04 Aug 2024
OpenAIOpenAI under fire for allegedly suppressing AI safety concerns
OpenAI is currently under investigation for allegedly concealing potential risks associated with its technology.
04 Aug 2024
AppleApple compensates MacBook owners with up to $395: Here's why
Apple has initiated the process of compensating troubled MacBook owners who reported issues with their butterfly keyboards.
03 Aug 2024
AppleApple TV 4K gets smarter with new 'InSight' feature
Apple's TV 4K streaming device is set to receive a significant update in tvOS 18, including a new feature called InSight.
03 Aug 2024
MetaMeta in talks with Hollywood stars for voice-based AI project
Meta is currently negotiating with several Hollywood celebrities to utilize their voices for its upcoming artificial intelligence (AI) project, according to Bloomberg and The New York Times.
03 Aug 2024
RobotsThis tiny robot can fly like a beetle
A group of international researchers has successfully developed a flapping microrobot, inspired by the unique flight mechanism of the rhinoceros beetle.
03 Aug 2024
Initial Public Offering (IPO)UBS's IPO allotment fraud: How to prevent falling victim
Swiss financial giant, UBS Group AG, has issued a public warning about unauthorized individuals misusing its brand for fraudulent investment schemes.
03 Aug 2024
Artificial Intelligence and Machine LearningAI chatbots lean politically left but can be retrained
A recent study conducted by David Rozado from Otago Polytechnic in New Zealand, has revealed that most AI-powered chatbots inherently display a left-of-center bias.
03 Aug 2024
WhatsAppWhatsApp working on 'Lists' feature: How it will impact users
WhatsApp is currently working on a 'Lists' feature designed to manage contacts and groups more efficiently.
03 Aug 2024
United States of AmericaMan survives for 8 days with a titanium heart implant
In a landmark medical achievement, a 58-year-old US man has become the first person globally to receive a temporary, titanium heart.
03 Aug 2024
GoogleGoogle pulls 'Dear Sydney' AI Olympics advertisement after criticism
Google has withdrawn an Olympics advertisement for its AI chatbot Gemini from the airwaves, following public disapproval.
03 Aug 2024
Artificial Intelligence and Machine LearningFirst generative AI model deployed on ISS: Know its significance
Booz Allen Hamilton, a supplier of AI solutions to the US government, has achieved a milestone by deploying a generative AI large language model (LLM) on a supercomputer aboard the International Space Station (ISS).
03 Aug 2024
XX loses two key engineers on stock vesting day
X, a prominent technology firm, has been hit by the sudden resignations of its leading engineer and head of tech operations.
03 Aug 2024
NVIDIANVIDIA delays its new AI chip over design issues
NVIDIA's forthcoming artificial intelligence (AI) chip is facing a potential delay of at least three months, due to identified design flaws.
03 Aug 2024
GoogleGoogle Chrome to disable uBlock Origin ad blocker soon
Google Chrome is alerting users that the popular ad blocker extension, uBlock Origin (uBO), may soon be deactivated.
03 Aug 2024
United Kingdom50% of UK may suffer from dental diseases by 2050
A recent study conducted by the University of Greenwich and Cape Western Reserve University, has forecasted a worrying increase in dental diseases among UK adults.
03 Aug 2024
CybercrimesPharma data breach: Cencora confirms patient information stolen in February
US-based pharmaceutical behemoth Cencora, has issued a warning to over one million people in the nation about a data breach that occurred earlier this year, according to TechCrunch.
