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18 Aug 2024

Microsoft

Microsoft's Copilot AI can be manipulated to leak sensitive data

Microsoft's Copilot AI, a tool designed for organizations to customize chatbots according to their needs, has been found vulnerable to hacking.

18 Aug 2024

Elon Musk

X shutters office in Brazil amid dispute with SC justice

Elon Musk-owned social media platform X, has announced it has closed its office in Brazil "effective immediately."

18 Aug 2024

Cybersecurity

Why you should avoid using work laptops for personal tasks

A recent study by ESET has revealed that a staggering 90% of employees use their company-issued laptops for personal activities, potentially exposing them to significant cybersecurity risks.

18 Aug 2024

ChatGPT

AI tool meant for autonomous research modified its own code

Tokyo-based research firm Sakana AI, has unveiled a groundbreaking AI system named "The AI Scientist."

18 Aug 2024

Microsoft

Microsoft fixes loophole used for bypassing Windows 11's system requirements

Microsoft is intensifying efforts to prevent users from bypassing system requirements of Windows 11.

18 Aug 2024

Airbnb

Airbnb guests mine cryptocurrency worth ₹84L, leave ₹1.25L electricity bill

A group of Airbnb guests in North Carolina, US, mined cryptocurrency worth over $100,000 (around ₹84 lakh) during their three-week stay at a rental property.

17 Aug 2024

NASA

Scientists discover new electromagnetic wave impacting Earth's radiation belts

A groundbreaking discovery has been made by two scientists from the University of Alaska Fairbanks, Professor Emeritus Vikas Sonwalkar and Assistant Professor Amani Reddy.

NASA's quantum sensor measures ISS vibrations in a first

NASA's Cold Atom Lab (CAL) has achieved a significant breakthrough by using an ultra-cool quantum sensor to measure the subtle vibrations of the International Space Station (ISS).

17 Aug 2024

Google

Google Drive can now save your scanned documents as JPEGs

Google Drive has introduced a new feature that permits users to save scanned documents as JPEGs, in addition to the existing PDF format.

17 Aug 2024

Google

AI Overviews in Google Search no longer consider sign-in status

Google has expanded the accessibility of its AI Overviews feature, making it available to all US users regardless of their sign-in status.

17 Aug 2024

Google

Google is rolling out 'theft detection lock' to some users

Google unveiled a new set of anti-theft features for Android 15 at this year's I/O conference.

17 Aug 2024

Android

What is virtual memory and how it works on Android

Virtual memory, a crucial component of modern operating systems including Android, is often misinterpreted as a ploy to convince users that their devices have more RAM than they actually do.

17 Aug 2024

Google Maps

Google Maps now finally works offline on Wear OS smartwatches

Google Maps has finally introduced the offline maps feature for its Wear OS app, two years after initially announcing plans to do so.

17 Aug 2024

Zomato

Now order for friends on Zomato without passing your phone!

Zomato, the popular food delivery platform led by Deepinder Goyal, has introduced a new feature called 'Group Ordering.'

17 Aug 2024

Bill Gates

Bill Gates hails India as global leader in innovative breakthroughs

Microsoft co-founder and philanthropist Bill Gates, has lauded India's innovative prowess during the inaugural India Day celebrations in the Greater Seattle area.

Harvard's new AI improves protein analysis, leading to safer medications

Harvard Medical School (HMS) researchers have developed an innovative artificial intelligence (AI) tool, named PINNACLE, designed to understand the behavior of proteins within their natural cellular and tissue environments.

Do magnetic monopoles exist? Scientists eyeing potential discovery

Scientists are inching closer to confirming the existence of magnetic monopoles, using a decommissioned section of the beam pipe from CERN's Large Hadron Collider.

17 Aug 2024

NASA

Solar storm opens 'two-way highway' to Earth, ignites rare auroras

In an unusual cosmic event, a "two-way highway" was formed between Earth and the Sun, facilitating the exchange of charged particles.

17 Aug 2024

WhatsApp

WhatsApp will soon allow blocking messages from unknown accounts

WhatsApp is in the process of developing a new privacy feature, aimed at enhancing user security.

17 Aug 2024

Gaganyaan

ISRO's first Gaganyaan mission to launch in December: S Somanath

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is gearing up for the inaugural mission of its ambitious Gaganyaan project, set to take place in December.

This glass repairs itself after being damaged by gamma radiation

A team of scientists led by engineer Myungkoo Kang from Alfred University in the US, has successfully developed a type of glass that can self-repair after being damaged by gamma radiation.

Meet LongWriter: The AI that can write 10,000-word texts

A team of artificial intelligence (AI) researchers at China's Tsinghua University and Zhipu AI have developed a groundbreaking large language model (LLM) named LongWriter.

17 Aug 2024

Dark Web

US company admits 3B records were leaked on dark web

National Public Data (NPD), a firm specializing in the resale of personal information for background checks, has confirmed a significant data breach.

17 Aug 2024

Robots

MIT unveils hair-thin battery to power tiny robots

The main limitation of tiny robots is their size. The smaller the robot, the harder it is to develop its components.

17 Aug 2024

ChatGPT

OpenAI blocks Iranian attempts to manipulate US election using ChatGPT

OpenAI has identified and deactivated several ChatGPT accounts linked to an Iranian influence campaign.

17 Aug 2024

Google

Google's terms restricted Influencers from comparing Pixel with rival brands

Google has come under fire for its promotional strategy surrounding the Pixel 9 series.

16 Aug 2024

Epic Games

Fortnite returns to iOS in EU via Epic Games Store

After a four-year absence, Fortnite is making its return to iOS devices in the European Union (EU).

16 Aug 2024

San Francisco

US sues 16 popular AI sites creating explicit deepfakes

The San Francisco City Attorney's office has initiated legal action against 16 popular AI-powered "undressing" websites.

16 Aug 2024

Farmers

Government launches satellite system to deliver crop-related insights to farmers

The Indian government has launched a satellite-based agricultural decision support system, known as Krishi-DSS.

16 Aug 2024

WhatsApp

WhatsApp now lets you send animated stickers: Here's how

WhatsApp has introduced a new feature that allows users to send animated stickers from GIPHY, a widely recognized GIF platform.

16 Aug 2024

Microsoft

After 30 years, Microsoft finally removes FAT32 storage limitations

Microsoft has announced plans to eliminate the longstanding 32GB size restriction for FAT32 partitions in its upcoming Windows 11 update.

16 Aug 2024

Apple

Apple Macs with M4 chip: Here's when to expect them

Apple is gearing up to introduce a new range of Macs later this year, likely at an October event.

This new platform lets you chat just with your eyes

Eyechat, a novel online platform, is redefining the way people connect by enabling users to gaze into each other's eyes.

16 Aug 2024

Europe

Investigation warns of a new wave of Russian cyberattacks

Hackers, allegedly backed by Russia's state security agency, have reportedly intensified their cyber activities.

16 Aug 2024

WhatsApp

WhatsApp will now let you 'like' status updates from contacts

WhatsApp is set to introduce a new feature that will allow users to 'like' status updates posted by their contacts.

16 Aug 2024

iOS 18

You cannot downgrade to older iOS versions: Here's why

Apple recently released iOS 17.6.1 update, which is expected to be the final one before the public launch of iOS 18 next month.

MIT's AI-driven brain mapping platform ignites hope for Alzheimer's treatment

Scientists at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) have developed an innovative platform known as Neuron Tracing and Active Learning Environment (NeuroTrALE).

16 Aug 2024

Saudi Arabia

Gamer connects 444 consoles to TV, earns Guinness World Record

Ibrahim Al-Nasser, a video game enthusiast from Saudi Arabia, has set a new Guinness World Record by connecting an impressive 444 different gaming consoles to a single television.

16 Aug 2024

Google

Exploitable bloatware puts millions of Google Pixel users at risk

Mobile phone security firm, iVerify, has identified a significant vulnerability in Google's Pixel smartphones.

16 Aug 2024

TWS earphones

Forget PINs! You would only need earbuds to unlock devices

Earbuds, traditionally used for audio purposes, are being transformed into potential security tools.