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03 Oct 2024
AppleApple explores radical all-glass MacBook in latest patent
Apple has recently secured two patents that suggest the company is moving closer to creating a MacBook made entirely of glass.
03 Oct 2024
Space NewsMajor geomagnetic storm expected on Earth this week: Know why
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has put out a heads-up about a geomagnetic storm that's on its way to Earth. This is the second one in just five months!
03 Oct 2024
GoogleAI summaries to weather alerts: Check new Google Maps features
Google has announced the introduction of new artificial intelligence (AI)-driven features for its Maps application in India.
03 Oct 2024
AndroidGoogle Gemini live now supports 9 Indian languages, including Hindi
Google has announced that its conversational AI feature, Gemini Live, will now support nine additional Indian languages.
03 Oct 2024
AR Glasses'Scary tech': Students develop smart glasses that automatically identify strangers
Harvard students AnhPhu Nguyen and Caine Ardayfio have come up with a tool using Meta's smart glasses that can identify strangers and access their personal data.
03 Oct 2024
Department of Telecommunications (DoT)Zoom Phone debuts in India: Best communication solution for start-ups?
Zoom, the popular video conferencing platform, has introduced its first cloud-based phone solution, Zoom Phone, in India.
03 Oct 2024
ETH ZurichWatch: Four-legged robot climbs ladders with unbelievable agility
ETH Zurich, a top player in quadrupedal robot research, has made some serious headway in tackling the ladder-climbing challenge that four-legged robots often face.
03 Oct 2024
AmazonAmazon's new Fire HD 8 tablet debuts with AI tools
Amazon has unveiled its latest Fire HD 8 tablet, which comes equipped with innovative generative AI-powered tools.
03 Oct 2024
OpenAIOpenAI's ChatGPT gains 50 million users in just 2 months
OpenAI's artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot, ChatGPT, has experienced a significant surge in user base.
03 Oct 2024
InstagramMeta's smart glasses can now find your parked car
Meta has introduced a range of new features to its Ray-Ban smart glasses, including the ability to locate your parked car.
03 Oct 2024
Elon MuskMusk labels OpenAI 'evil' for discouraging investors from funding rivals
Elon Musk, co-founder of artificial intelligence firm OpenAI, has publicly criticized the company's recent business strategy.
02 Oct 2024
Hate SpeechEU questions Snapchat, TikTok, YouTube over AI-backed content recommendation risks
The European Union (EU) has issued a request for information (RFI) to social media giants Snapchat, TikTok, and YouTube.
02 Oct 2024
MetaMeta partners with UK banks to tackle online scams
Meta, the parent company of Facebook, has announced a collaboration with two prominent UK banks.
02 Oct 2024
ChinaChina develops 100-billion-parameter AI model using domestic tech
China's state-owned telecom giant, China Telecom, has successfully developed a 100-billion-parameter artificial intelligence (AI) model, named TeleChat2-115B.
02 Oct 2024
Microsoft OfficeMicrosoft rolls out Office 2024 for Mac and Windows
Microsoft has introduced its latest standalone version of Office, the Microsoft Office 2024. This new release is now accessible to both individual consumers and small businesses.
02 Oct 2024
NintendoCards to consoles: Nintendo opens museum to showcase 135-year history
Nintendo, the Japanese video game titan, has opened its first-ever museum today in Kyoto.
02 Oct 2024
Nature Ecology and EvolutionScientists find out geological scenario that may have kickstarted life
A groundbreaking study, published in eLife, has revealed a plausible geological scenario that could have facilitated the replication of nucleic acids, the fundamental genetic building blocks of life.
02 Oct 2024
United States of AmericaOne-minute phone breaks can improve students' focus, performance: Study
A recent study conducted by researchers at Southern Illinois University in the US, has suggested that one-minute phone breaks could potentially enhance students' focus and academic performance.
02 Oct 2024
Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO)Why Chandrayaan-4 will be India's most difficult space mission ever
The Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) has revelead details for the Chandrayaan-4 mission, which is all set to take off in 2029.
02 Oct 2024
NintendoNintendo has shut down 'immune' Switch emulator Ryujinx permanently
Nintendo has pulled off a major win by shutting down Ryujinx, one of the top emulators for its Switch console.
02 Oct 2024
WhatsAppYou can now use filters, backgrounds during WhatsApp video calls
Popular messaging app WhatsApp just dropped some cool new features to make your video calls even better.
02 Oct 2024
AppleThis feature on iPhones is saving lives post Hurricane Helene
In the wake of Hurricane Helene in the US, a cool feature on iPhones has become a lifesaver for those caught in the storm.
02 Oct 2024
ChatGPTChatGPT outperforms radiologists in brain tumor diagnosis
ChatGPT, an AI model based on OpenAI's GPT-4 LLM, has shown some impressive skills in diagnosing brain tumors.
02 Oct 2024
XX: Women of color running for US Congress abused more
A recent study by the Center for Democracy and Technology (CDT) and the University of Pittsburgh, has revealed that women of color campaigning for US Congress in 2024, have been subjected to a disproportionate number of attacks on X.
02 Oct 2024
MicrosoftMicrosoft pulls plug on HoloLens 2 AR headset
Microsoft has officially stopped making its HoloLens 2 headsets, as reported by UploadVR.
02 Oct 2024
SnapchatSnap knew about sextortion and gun sales, unsealed lawsuit reveals
Snap employees were reportedly chatting about 10,000 user reports of sextortion every month by November 2022.
02 Oct 2024
ArgentinaAnnular solar eclipse today: Check out the best viewing locations
Today, sky lovers around the globe are in for a treat with a spectacular celestial show — an annular solar eclipse!
02 Oct 2024
AndroidYouTube TV introduces background play feature for Android, iOS
YouTube TV is rolling out a cool new feature that was once only meant for YouTube Premium users — background play.
02 Oct 2024
MicrosoftMicrosoft Paint revamped with new AI-based image editing tools
Microsoft is gearing up to roll out some cool AI-powered features to its Paint and Photos apps on Copilot Plus PCs.
02 Oct 2024
ThreadsYou now have 15 minutes to edit posts on Threads
Threads, the popular social media platform, has extended its post-editing time limit from five to 15 minutes.
02 Oct 2024
NVIDIANVIDIA's all-in-one app to replace GeForce Experience by year-end
NVIDIA is gearing up to swap out its current GeForce Experience with a brand-new all-in-one app.
02 Oct 2024
AppleApple's next iPhone SE to feature Face ID, OLED display
Apple is apparently gearing up to drop a new version of its budget-friendly iPhone SE in early 2025.
02 Oct 2024
Adam MosseriWant to go viral? Instagram's 'best practices' feature can help
Instagram has rolled out a cool new feature called "best practices," designed to help content creators, businesses, and everyday users nail their posting game.
02 Oct 2024
GoogleOpenAI co-founder Durk Kingma joins Anthropic
Durk Kingma, one of the brains behind OpenAI, has decided to hop over to Anthropic, a rival AI firm backed by Amazon and Google.
02 Oct 2024
App StoreApple removes Vision Pro app 'Juno' following allegations from Google
Apple has removed Juno, a third-party YouTube app made for the Vision Pro, from its App Store.
01 Oct 2024
OpenAIOpenAI announces Realtime API, prompt catching at DevDay 2024
OpenAI, a top player in the AI game, just dropped some cool tools at its 2024 DevDay event.
01 Oct 2024
MicrosoftMicrosoft enhances Copilot AI with voice and vision capabilities
Microsoft is gearing up to give its Copilot AI a makeover across web, mobile, and desktop platforms.
01 Oct 2024
MicrosoftWindows 11 24H2 update brings visual tweaks, new AI features
Microsoft has kicked off the rollout of its Windows 11 2024 update, or version 24H2.
01 Oct 2024
AdobeAdobe Photoshop Elements, Premiere Elements now come with AI features
Adobe has just dropped its latest consumer-friendly Elements apps: Photoshop Elements 2025 and Premiere Elements 2025.
01 Oct 2024
Epic GamesYou can now control your kids' playtime on Fortnite
Fortnite, the super popular online game from Epic Games, has rolled out some new parental controls.
