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13 Sep 2024

Google

Now you can swiftly block annoying notifications on Chrome

Google has introduced an innovative feature to its Chrome browser, designed to improve user experience by allowing easy cancelation of unwanted website notifications.

13 Sep 2024

Apple

This iOS 18 feature makes your iPhone more theft-resistant

Apple is set to launch its latest software update, iOS 18, on September 16.

13 Sep 2024

Apple

Truecaller on iPhone will finally show who's calling you

Truecaller has announced that its Live Caller ID feature will be integrated into the upcoming iOS 18 update.

13 Sep 2024

Apple

Apple AirPods Pro get FDA approval for hearing aid functionality

Apple's second-generation AirPods Pro has received authorization from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for its innovative hearing aid software feature.

13 Sep 2024

Anthropic

Tech giants, White House discuss AI's infrastructure and energy needs

Top executives from leading tech companies including OpenAI, Anthropic, NVIDIA, Microsoft, Google, and Amazon Web Services (AWS), recently convened at the White House.

13 Sep 2024

Elon Musk

Elon Musk criticizes Australia's misinformation law, calls it 'fascist'

Elon Musk, the tech billionaire behind Tesla, X, and SpaceX, has publicly criticized Australia's proposed legislation aimed at curbing online misinformation.

13 Sep 2024

Meta

Meta, Snap, TikTok join forces to combat self-harm content online

Tech giants Meta, Snap, and TikTok have joined forces to launch a new initiative called 'Thrive.'

13 Sep 2024

Android

WhatsApp will let you choose celebrity voices with Meta AI

WhatsApp for Android is reportedly set to introduce a two-way voice chat feature for its in-app artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot, Meta AI.

13 Sep 2024

Microsoft

Microsoft strengthens Windows security to prevent future IT outages

Microsoft is set to introduce changes to its Windows operating system, aimed at enabling security vendors like CrowdStrike, Sophos, Broadcom, and Trend Micro to function outside the Windows kernel.

12 Sep 2024

ChatGPT

OpenAI's new o1 model can reason and correct its mistakes

OpenAI, the organization behind ChatGPT, has launched its latest product: a generative artificial intelligence (AI) model named o1.

12 Sep 2024

Elon Musk

World's largest supercomputer faces scrutiny as environmental concerns mount

Elon Musk's artificial intelligence (AI) company, xAI, has ignited controversy in Memphis, Tennessee, with the launch of its powerful supercomputer.

12 Sep 2024

Jupiter

NASA approves mission to explore world 'potentially habitable today'

NASA's ambitious Europa Clipper mission is set to launch in October, following a successful review of the spacecraft.

12 Sep 2024

Apple

Do iPhone 16 models really support 45W wired charging?

Apple's latest iPhone 16 series has been certified by the China Quality Certification Centre, a regulatory body in China.

12 Sep 2024

Jared Isaacman

First-ever private spacewalk today: When and how to watch

SpaceX's Polaris Dawn mission is set to make history with the first-ever private spacewalk, scheduled for later today.

12 Sep 2024

AMD

AMD's new tech boosts graphic performance by utilizing system RAM

AMD has introduced a groundbreaking technology, Variable Graphics Memory (VGM), that allows laptop users to enhance their gaming experience by reallocating system memory.

12 Sep 2024

Google

Google's AI turns your research into podcast featuring virtual hosts

Google has introduced an innovative feature that can transform user research into artificial intelligence (AI)-generated podcasts.

Why permission for eye drop to replace spectacles was revoked

The Drugs Controller General of India (DCGI) has suspended the approval previously granted to Entod Pharmaceuticals, for the production and sale of its new eye drop.

11 Sep 2024

Adobe

Adobe's AI-powered video generation tool will debut this year

Adobe is preparing to introduce its artificial intelligence (AI) model for video creation, Firefly Video.

Mistral's first multimodal AI model takes on OpenAI's GPT-4o

Mistral, a French artificial intelligence (AI) start-up, has launched its inaugural multimodal model named Pixtral 12B. It is capable of processing both images and text.

11 Sep 2024

Cybersecurity

Why Pakistan's internet firewall has its tech sector worried

Pakistan's tech industry is facing significant challenges due to the government's decision to implement a China-like internet firewall.

11 Sep 2024

Steve Jobs

Why Apple devices always show 9:41 timestamp

Apple recently unveiled its latest hardware innovations at the Glowtime event, including the new iPhone 16 series.

11 Sep 2024

Japan

Japan deploys robot to retrieve nuclear waste from Fukushima

Tokyo Electric Power Company Holdings (TEPCO) has deployed a robot named Telesco, into the Unit 2 reactor at the defunct Fukushima nuclear power plant.

11 Sep 2024

Apple

Waiting for Apple Watch Ultra 3? Here's when it'll launch

Apple is expected to launch its flaghip Watch Ultra 3 and a new version of the Apple Watch SE in 2025.

100 nations agree: Humans, not AI, should control nuclear weapons

Nearly 100 nations, including the US, and Ukraine, have reached a consensus that decisions related to the use of nuclear weapons should remain under human control instead of AI.

11 Sep 2024

ChatGPT

Can AI think? OpenAI's upcoming model might change the game

OpenAI is reportedly preparing to launch its new artificial intelligence (AI) model, internally known as 'Strawberry,' by the end of this month.

11 Sep 2024

Australia

Meta admits to using Australian users' data for AI training

Meta has confessed to using the public data of all Australian adult users on its Facebook and Instagram platforms, for artificial intelligence (AI) training purposes.

11 Sep 2024

Sony

Mark your calendars! Sony PS5 Pro pre-orders begin this date

Sony has officially announced the arrival of its latest gaming console, the PlayStation 5 (PS5) Pro.

11 Sep 2024

Narendra Modi

India's semiconductor push: What to expect from SEMICON 2024 conference

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to inaugurate the SEMICON India 2024 conference today at around 10:30 am.

11 Sep 2024

Android

Google Chrome rolls out new features for better tab management

Google has announced the introduction of new features to its Chrome browser, designed to enhance user experience across both desktop and mobile platforms.

10 Sep 2024

Sony

Sony PS5 Pro arrives with bigger GPU, advanced ray tracing

Sony has officially announced the debut of its highly anticipated PS5 Pro gaming console.

10 Sep 2024

Google

Google One Lite cloud storage plan now available in India

Google has introduced a new subscription tier, the Google One Lite, for its cloud storage bundle service in India.

10 Sep 2024

Indian Government

Modi government to establish national registry of suspected cyber criminals

The Indian government will set up a national registry of suspected cyber criminals, as part of its intensified efforts to combat cybercrimes.

10 Sep 2024

iPhone

Apple's Voice Memos app gets major upgrade for musicians

Apple has announced a significant update to its Voice Memos app, introducing features specifically designed to enhance the experience for musicians.

10 Sep 2024

Jupiter

NASA mission to explore Jupiter's moon will launch next month

NASA's Europa Clipper spacecraft is set to launch next month, following a successful review of its mission readiness.

10 Sep 2024

China

China accelerates Mars exploration plans, targets sample return in 2031

China is accelerating its plans for a historic Mars mission, aiming to launch as early as 2028.

White supremacist group operating via Telegram busted in US

The United States Department of Justice (DOJ) has announced charges against Dallas Humber and Matthew Allison, leaders of the 'Terrorgram Collective.'

10 Sep 2024

Facebook

JioPhone Prima 2 debuts at ₹2,800; offers UPI, video calling

Reliance Jio has expanded its product portfolio with the launch of a new budget-friendly 4G feature phone, the JioPhone Prima 2.

10 Sep 2024

Social Media

Netizens debate as video of children discussing coding goes viral

A viral video featuring children discussing coding, has sparked a debate on social media about the appropriate age for kids to start learning this skill.

10 Sep 2024

China

Huawei launches world's first triple-folding smartphone at $2,800

Huawei has introduced its innovative trifold smartphone, the Mate XT, with a starting price of $2,800.

10 Sep 2024

Jared Isaacman

Polaris Dawn takes flight: SpaceX launches first private spacewalk mission

SpaceX has successfully launched the highly anticipated Polaris Dawn mission, marking a significant milestone in private space exploration.