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08 Sep 2024

Physics

Researchers propose new technique to accelerate quantum computer development

A team of researchers led by Vanita Srinivasa, an assistant professor of Physics at the University of Rhode Island (URI), has proposed a groundbreaking modular system.

08 Sep 2024

Apple

iPhone 16 series to debut with smarter Siri, AI-focused features

Apple is set to unveil its iPhone 16 series tomorrow, marking a significant shift toward artificial intelligence (AI).

08 Sep 2024

Google Maps

Your Google Pixel Watch 3 now supports offline maps

Google has introduced a new feature for its Pixel Watch 3, allowing users to access offline maps.

08 Sep 2024

Air Pollution

21 Indian cities reduce PM10 pollution by over 40%: Report

Data from the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) reveals that out of the 131 Indian cities under the National Clean Air Programme (NCAP), 95 have improved their air quality.

08 Sep 2024

Air Pollution

Air pollution linked to increased lightning frequency during thunderstorms

A recent study by researchers at James Madison University (JMU) in Virginia has established a connection between air pollution, and an increase in lightning during thunderstorms.

08 Sep 2024

Adobe

Attention jobseekers! Your AI-enhanced resumes could backfire in these sectors

While many hiring professionals approve of artificial intelligence (AI)-enhanced resumes, certain industries remain skeptical.

08 Sep 2024

Google

Google Meet on Android is improving your video-calling experience

Google has introduced a new user interface (UI) for its video conferencing app, Meet, on Android devices.

08 Sep 2024

Samsung

Galaxy S25 Ultra to be thinnest Samsung flagship ever

Samsung's highly anticipated Galaxy S25 series is still months away from its official launch. However, a recent leak has provided intriguing insights into the upcoming flagship smartphone lineup.

08 Sep 2024

Health & Wellness

Study shows how nanorobots could prevent strokes

A team of scientists has developed nanorobots, capable of delivering clot-forming drugs directly to brain aneurysms.

AI reveals ancient microbes' role in shaping our immune system

A groundbreaking study conducted by the University of Texas (UT) has revealed that ancient microbes, which originated billions of years ago, played a crucial role in shaping our immune systems.

08 Sep 2024

India

India tops global plastic pollution chart due to uncollected waste

A recent study using machine learning (ML) has identified the world's most significant plastic pollution hotspots.

08 Sep 2024

Physics

Unified quantum physics, relativity theory may unlock universe's greatest mysteries

In a groundbreaking development, scientists have successfully established a mathematical link between Einstein's theory of general relativity and quantum physics.

08 Sep 2024

Telegram

WhatsApp-rival Telegram 'inundated' with illegal, extremist activities: Report

Telegram, a popular messaging platform, is facing intense scrutiny after a New York Times investigation revealed that it is "inundated" with illegal and extremist activities.

08 Sep 2024

Bluesky

Bluesky's user base surges to 9M following Brazil's X ban

Bluesky, a social media platform, has reported a significant increase in its user base.

08 Sep 2024

Elon Musk

Elon Musk unveils roadmap to establish self-sustaining city on Mars

Elon Musk, the CEO of SpaceX, has announced the company's plans to launch its first uncrewed Starships to Mars in two years.

07 Sep 2024

European Space Agency

ESA's 24-year-old satellite set to make 'targeted' re-entry tomorrow

The European Space Agency (ESA) is preparing for a historic event as its Salsa satellite, after 24 years of service, is set to make a "targeted" re-entry into Earth's atmosphere tomorrow (September 8).

Breakthrough research could improve safety of future nuclear reactors

Scientists from the Argonne National Laboratory, a division of the US Department of Energy, have made a significant breakthrough in understanding how liquid plutonium oxide (PuO2) behaves at extremely high temperatures.

07 Sep 2024

China

This AI assistant will remind you of Iron Man's Jarvis

Ant Group, a financial technology subsidiary of Alibaba Group Holding, has introduced an artificial intelligence (AI) app in China, that is drawing parallels with Jarvis from the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU).

Nanoscale silver can heal without external intervention, study finds

A groundbreaking study published in the journal Matter, reveals that nanoscale silver (Ag) possesses an inherent ability to self-repair.

07 Sep 2024

Physics

Your next smartphone would last longer, thanks to new transistor

A groundbreaking transistor has been developed, demonstrating unprecedented durability in preliminary tests.

07 Sep 2024

Apple

iPhone 16 will leverage ARM's latest chip technology for AI

Apple is gearing up for its 'Glowtime 2024' event on September 9 at its headquarters in Cupertino, California.

07 Sep 2024

Milky Way

Milky Way and its neighboring galaxy may have already collided

A recent study suggests that our Milky Way galaxy could be much larger than previously thought, potentially overlapping with the neighboring Andromeda galaxy.

07 Sep 2024

Microsoft

How to improve startup speed on your Windows PCs

Microsoft has recently published a new support page, with several methods to identify and disable problematic startup applications that may slow down your Windows 11/10 system.

07 Sep 2024

Apple

Why iPhones are made in China? Apple CEO reveals

A recently resurfaced video shows Tim Cook, CEO of Apple, clarifying the company's decision to manufacture its flagship iPhone range in China, debunking the common belief that it is due to low labor costs.

07 Sep 2024

WhatsApp

WhatsApp is rolling out Meta AI for business accounts

WhatsApp has launched a new update, version 2.24.19.16, through the Google Play Beta Program.

07 Sep 2024

DNA

HPV linked to reduced sperm count, quality in males: Study

A recent study conducted by Argentine researchers, has discovered a link between high-risk strains of the human papillomavirus (HPV) and a significant increase in dead sperm.

07 Sep 2024

Apple

iPhone 16 Pro series to offer 4K recording at 120fps

Apple's highly anticipated iPhone 16 event is just around the corner, and fresh leaks suggest that the Pro model will feature advanced video recording capabilities.

07 Sep 2024

Apple

Apple Watch Series 10 to offer sleep apnea detection

Apple is gearing up to unveil its latest smartwatch, the Apple Watch Series 10 on Monday.

07 Sep 2024

SpaceX

SpaceX Starship's explosion led to gigantic hole in Earth's ionosphere

A high-altitude explosion of SpaceX's Starship rocket last year, resulted in a temporary tear in the upper atmosphere, according to a new study by Russian scientists.

07 Sep 2024

Boeing

Boeing's Starliner lands on Earth without astronauts

Boeing's Starliner space capsule has successfully landed on Earth, marking the end of an extended mission.

07 Sep 2024

Meta

WhatsApp will soon allow sending messages to Telegram, Signal

Meta, the parent company of WhatsApp and Messenger, has revealed its strategy for integrating third-party chats into these platforms.

06 Sep 2024

YouTube

YouTube deletes Russia-funded channel hosting some pro-Trump influencers

YouTube has deleted the channel of Tenet Media, a right-wing media outlet.

06 Sep 2024

Google

ChromeOS's new multi-tasking feature will remind you of Windows 11

Google has launched a new update for ChromeOS, introducing several enhancements aimed at improving user experience on Chromebook devices.

06 Sep 2024

Austin

US company revives finger-prick blood testing years after Theranos scandal

Babson Diagnostics, an Austin-based company, has introduced a new type of "finger-prick" blood test to several pharmacies across the city.

Meet Reflection 70B, AI model that can fix its mistakes

HyperWrite, an AI writing start-up led by Matt Shumer, has introduced a groundbreaking large language model (LLM) named Reflection 70B.

06 Sep 2024

Apple

iPhone 16 launches on Monday: Check specifications, expected India price

Apple is preparing to unveil its latest innovation, the iPhone 16, next week. The new model will be launched alongside three other variants—16 Plus, 16 Pro, 16 Pro Max.

06 Sep 2024

Space News

Witness rare partial eclipse of Harvest Moon on September 17

While all full moons are remarkable, the Full Harvest Moon in September stands out.

06 Sep 2024

YouTube

Who is MKBHD, tech YouTuber on TIME's AI influentials list?

Marques Brownlee, a prominent American tech YouTuber and national frisbee player, has been recognized by TIME magazine as one of the top 100 significant figures in artificial intelligence (AI) for 2024.

06 Sep 2024

Swiggy

Swiggy introduces 'Incognito Mode' for private orders: How it works

Swiggy, a leading on-demand convenience platform, has launched an innovative feature known as Incognito Mode.

06 Sep 2024

Dinosaurs

Moon had volcanoes erupting when dinosaurs were ruling Earth: Study

A groundbreaking study has revealed that the Moon was volcanically active around 120 million years ago, during the era when dinosaurs inhabited Earth.