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01 Oct 2024
Space News'Sub-Earth' exoplanet discovered around nearest single star to solar system
Astronomers have discovering a planet that orbits Barnard's star, the closest single star to our solar system.
01 Oct 2024
Vodafone IdeaVi's esports tournament goes live, COD players can now participate
Vodafone Idea (Vi) has kicked off its first-ever grassroots esports tournament, called 'Vi Game to Fame.'
01 Oct 2024
AmazonOnePlus, iQOO, POCO accused of anti-competitive practices in India
The All India Mobile Retailers Association (AIMRA) is making a bold move by asking the central government to revoke the operating licenses of Chinese smartphone brands like iQOO, POCO, and OnePlus.
01 Oct 2024
AppleBiggest design overhaul? iPhone 17 may feature just 3 buttons
Apple is apparently gearing up for a major redesign with its upcoming iPhone 17 series, and guess what? They're cutting down the number of physical buttons to just three!
01 Oct 2024
iTunesPerplexity AI to launch Mac app on October 15
Perplexity AI, a top player in the artificial intelligence (AI) scene, is gearing up to launch its native app for Mac users.
01 Oct 2024
XX removes bold, italics fonts from its main timeline
Elon Musk has announced the removal of bold and italic text styles from X's primary timeline.
01 Oct 2024
BengaluruPassing comet turns Bengaluru skies pink, green, and yellow
Bengaluru's skyline has turned into a stunning canvas of pink, green, and yellow colors thanks to a passing comet.
01 Oct 2024
SnapchatSnapchat's new 'Footsteps' feature lets you track your travel history
Snapchat has rolled out a cool new feature called "Footsteps," letting users keep tabs on their location history.
01 Oct 2024
MetaIs Meta using photos snapped by smart glasses for AI-training?
Meta, the brains behind the AI-powered Ray-Ban smart glasses, hasn't spilled the beans on whether it uses images snapped by the gadget to train its AI models.
01 Oct 2024
Android 15Pixel 9a design leaked: Is Google ditching signature camera bar?
The first look at Google's upcoming smartphone, the Pixel 9a, has been revealed through leaked renders.
01 Oct 2024
SonyPlayStation Network down: PS5, PS4 users experiencing major outage
Sony's PlayStation Network (PSN) faced a major hiccup on Monday night, causing a gaming service blackout for PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4 users.
01 Oct 2024
RedditNew Reddit rules make sitewide protests almost impossible
Reddit has rolled out new rules that require moderators to get the green light before switching a community's status from public to private or labeling it as NSFW (Not Safe For Work).
30 Sep 2024
HuaweiTikTok-parent to develop new AI model using Huawei chips
ByteDance, the company behind TikTok, is apparently gearing up to develop a new AI model.
30 Sep 2024
United KingdomUK shuts down last coal-fired power plant after 142 years
The UK has officially shut down its last operational coal-fired power station, Ratcliffe-on-Soar in Nottinghamshire, after 57 years of service.
30 Sep 2024
Space NewsWill India witness the annular solar eclipse on October 2?
On October 2, skywatchers globally will get a front-row seat to an annular solar eclipse.
30 Sep 2024
Epic GamesEpic Games files antitrust lawsuit against Google, Samsung: Here's why
Epic Games, the folks behind Fortnite, are back at it with a fresh antitrust lawsuit against tech behemoths Google and Samsung.
30 Sep 2024
OpenAIOpenAI's ChatGPT Plus subscription costs set to rise significantly
OpenAI, the company behind ChatGPT, is reportedly planning some steep price hikes for its ChatGPT Plus subscription.
30 Sep 2024
CybercrimesPadma Bhushan awardee SP Oswal loses ₹7cr in online scam
SP Oswal, who heads the Vardhman Group and is also a Padma Bhushan awardee, has fallen victim to a massive online fraud worth ₹7 crore.
30 Sep 2024
Android 15Vivo releases Android 15-based Funtouch OS 15: Check roll-out timeline
Vivo has introduced a new version of its smartphone software Funtouch OS 15, which is based on Android 15.
30 Sep 2024
HMD GlobalEnd of era? HMD pulls Nokia smartphones from European markets
HMD Global, the company behind Nokia-branded smartphones, has reportedly stopped selling these devices in Europe.
30 Sep 2024
AR GlassesApple rethinking strategy for Vision Pro amid Meta's growing influence
Apple is apparently taking a fresh look at its plans for the Vision Pro, its mixed-reality headset, according to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman.
30 Sep 2024
RazerRazer's new cushion brings haptic immersion to your gaming setup
Razer, a top name in the gaming lifestyle scene, has just dropped the Freyja gaming cushion.
30 Sep 2024
Aadhaar CardManage multiple Aadhaar profiles from one app: Here's how
The mAadhaar app, made by the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI), is a super-easy-to-use mobile app that lets you carry your Aadhaar info digitally.
30 Sep 2024
Health & WellnessType 1 diabetes cured using stem cell transplant in China
In a major medical breakthrough, Chinese scientists have cured a woman of chronic type 1 diabetes. The revolutionary procedure done using stem cell transplant, took only 30 minutes.
30 Sep 2024
Artificial Intelligence and Machine LearningRaspberry Pi has launched a camera with AI capabilities
Raspberry Pi, known for its compact and budget-friendly single-board computers, has just dropped its latest gadget: the Raspberry Pi AI Camera.
30 Sep 2024
DronesWatch: China sets Guinness records with largest drone shows ever
A few weeks after Shenzhen set a world record for the largest drone show, the Chinese city broke its own record once again.
30 Sep 2024
BrazilElon Musk's X nears resolution with Brazil over content moderation
Elon Musk's social media platform, X, is close to wrapping up its dispute with Brazil's Supreme Court regarding content moderation. The platform has said it will follow the court's orders.
30 Sep 2024
NASAWhy NASA is developing a time zone for Moon
NASA is moving ahead with its plan to introduce a standard time zone on the Moon, called Coordinated Lunar Time (LTC).
30 Sep 2024
CaliforniaCalifornia governor rejects major AI safety legislation: Here's why
California Governor Gavin Newsom has vetoed a major piece of Artificial Intelligence (AI) safety legislation, the Safe and Secure Innovation for Frontier Artificial Intelligence Models Act (SB 1047).
30 Sep 2024
International Space Station (ISS)SpaceX Dragon capsule docks at ISS to rescue Sunita Williams
SpaceX's Dragon capsule has made a successful docking at the International Space Station (ISS), marking a significant step in the mission to rescue astronauts Barry Wilmore and Sunita Williams stranded there.
29 Sep 2024
SamsungSamsung develops world's 1st super compact solid-state battery for wearables
Samsung just dropped an exciting new battery! It's a compact solid-state battery made just for wearables.
29 Sep 2024
World Health OrganizationProstate cancer cases rising among Indian men under 50
Prostate cancer, a condition usually linked with older men, is now showing a worrying trend among younger folks in India.
29 Sep 2024
AndroidTired of spam calls? Here's how to block them
Spam calls can be such a headache for those of us glued to our smartphones.
29 Sep 2024
GravityDark matter may interact with regular matter beyond gravity: Study
Dark matter is thought to be five times heftier than the regular matter we know of.
29 Sep 2024
Nature Ecology and EvolutionSahara dust delivers vital minerals to marine life miles away
A recent study from the University of California, Riverside, has shown that dust from the Sahara desert is a big deal for marine life.
29 Sep 2024
Chandrayaan-3Chandrayaan-3 rover lands in Moon's oldest crater
India's lunar mission, Chandrayaan-3, has pulled off an incredible feat by landing in Moon's oldest crater.
29 Sep 2024
ResearchScientists discover potential hidden structure within Earth's core
A team of scientists led by Joanne Stephenson from the Australian National University, has made a groundbreaking discovery suggesting the existence of a hidden structure within Earth's inner core.
29 Sep 2024
LawsuitsCloudflare denies hosting sites involved in Star Health data breach
US-based software company, Cloudflare, has refuted allegations of hosting two websites linked to a significant data breach at India's leading insurer, Star Health.
29 Sep 2024
Science and TechnologyGroundbreaking Wi-Fi tech achieves 16km range in real-world test
Wi-Fi HaLow, a low-power, long-range version of Wi-Fi based on the IEEE 802.11ah standard, has successfully demonstrated its capabilities in real-world tests from Morse Micro.
29 Sep 2024
AndroidThese emojis look noticeably better on Android than iOS
The emoji universe is pretty diverse and subjective, with each platform having its own twist.
