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07 Oct 2024

Google

Google Maps can help you locate shelters during natural disasters

Google Maps, the popular navigation app, has added a handy feature that lets you find emergency shelters during crises.

07 Oct 2024

Apple MacBook Air

Apple's MacBook Air, iPad Air updates delayed until early 2025

Apple is reportedly delaying the release of its next-generation MacBook Air and iPad Air models into the first half of 2025.

This artificial plant can generate electricity, purify indoor air

In a major breakthrough in sustainable energy, a team of researchers from Binghamton University, US has developed an artificial plant that not only mimics photosynthesis but also produces electricity.

07 Oct 2024

Larsen & Toubro

India's L&T eyes role in building NASA's next space station

Larsen & Toubro (L&T), India's leading engineering firm, is exploring opportunities in the global space market.

07 Oct 2024

Apple

Apple Intelligence coming soon with iOS 18.1: Check release date

Apple is set to introduce its innovative artificial intelligence (AI) feature, Apple Intelligence as part of the iOS 18.1 update on October 28.

07 Oct 2024

Apple

Apple's M4 Macs, iPad mini launching on November 1

Apple is preparing to introduce several new M4 Mac models at the end of October, with a planned release date of November 1.

07 Oct 2024

Jupiter

NASA's Europa Clipper launch delayed due to Hurricane Milton

NASA and SpaceX have announced the postponement of the much-anticipated Europa Clipper mission, originally scheduled for Thursday.

06 Oct 2024

Antarctica

Worrying: Antarctica's green cover up tenfold in 40 years

A recent study has revealed a significant increase in vegetation across the Antarctic Peninsula, with the greening rate accelerating by more than 30% in recent years.

06 Oct 2024

Health & Wellness

Pronouns activate same brain cells as names, study reveals

A recent study has revealed a fascinating connection between pronouns and the way our brains remember individuals.

AI the most profound global factor since nuclear weapons: Jaishankar

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has asserted that artificial intelligence (AI) will be the most significant global influence since nuclear weapons.

06 Oct 2024

Sony

Horizon Zero Dawn Remastered's PC version requires a PSN account

Horizon Zero Dawn Remastered, the popular single-player adventure game, will now require PC players to sign up via their PlayStation Network (PSN) accounts.

06 Oct 2024

Google

Google Photos rolls out AI-powered 'Ask Photos' feature

Google has started rolling out its new AI-powered feature, "Ask Photos," to select users in the US.

06 Oct 2024

China

Chinese hackers infiltrate court-authorized wiretap systems in US

Chinese hackers successfully breached the networks of several US broadband providers, including Verizon Communications, AT&T, and Lumen Technologies.

Is 'negative time' a reality? This experiment suggests so

A groundbreaking study by researchers from the University of Toronto, has revealed a phenomenon where photons were seen exiting a material before they entered it.

06 Oct 2024

Blue Origin

SpaceX-rival Blue Origin to launch new crew capsule tomorrow

Blue Origin, the space exploration company founded by Jeff Bezos, is gearing up for the inaugural launch of its latest crew capsule, the RSS Karman Line.

06 Oct 2024

Cryptocurrency

LEGO's website hacked to promote fake cryptocurrency

On October 4, visitors to LEGO's official website were greeted with an unexpected banner promoting a new "LEGO coin."

05 Oct 2024

Solar System

Earth may have 'stolen' its Moon, new research suggests

The unique mass ratio between Earth and its single moon has long intrigued scientists, as it differs from other planets in our solar system that either have multiple moons or none at all.

05 Oct 2024

Gaming Bytes

Foamstars, Square Enix's multiplayer shooter, is now free to play

Square Enix's popular multiplayer shooter game, Foamstars, has transitioned to a free-to-play model.

Japanese machine to generate fusion energy sets Guinness World Record

The JT-60SA, a tokamak device co-developed by Japan and Europe, has set a world record by achieving a plasma volume of 160 cubic meters.

05 Oct 2024

X

MKBHD's wallpaper app Panels now comes with fewer ads

Marques Brownlee's (MKBHD) wallpaper app, Panels, has undergone its first significant update following user feedback regarding its pricing and advertisement structure.

05 Oct 2024

Google

Google rolls out new theft protection features for Android devices

Google has started rolling out a set of three new theft protection features for Android 10 and later versions, as per its announcement at I/O 2024 in May.

05 Oct 2024

IndiGo

IndiGo's system glitch leads to longer queues, slower check-ins

IndiGo, a leading Indian airline, is currently grappling with a technical issue that is causing extended wait times at the airports.

05 Oct 2024

Google

Google testing verified checkmarks for businesses in search results

Google is currently testing a new verification feature designed to help users avoid fraudulent or counterfeit website links.

05 Oct 2024

WhatsApp

WhatsApp now allows users to manage contacts across linked devices

WhatsApp has released a new update, version 2.24.21.26, through the Google Play Beta Program.

05 Oct 2024

Intel

Intel resolves crashing issues with Raptor Lake desktop processors

Intel has successfully addressed the instability issues plaguing its 13th and 14th Generation "Raptor Lake" desktop CPUs.

05 Oct 2024

Brazil

X paid pending fines to wrong bank, says Brazil's SC

Brazil's Supreme Court has delayed its decision on whether to allow social media platform X, to resume operations in the country.

05 Oct 2024

Facebook

Facebook to introduce new tabs for personalized, location-based content

Facebook has announced a series of updates, aimed at broadening user experiences beyond their immediate social circles.

05 Oct 2024

Meta

Meta releases AI-powered video generator to take on OpenAI's Sora

Meta has unveiled its latest innovation, Movie Gen, an artificial intelligence (AI)-powered video generator.

04 Oct 2024

Google

Google is developing advanced AI model to outshine OpenAI's ChatGPT

Google is reportedly developing an advanced artificial intelligence (AI) reasoning model, designed to eclipse OpenAI's ChatGPT.

04 Oct 2024

Germany

ISRO's Venus mission set for 2028 launch: Objectives of Shukrayaan-1

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is preparing for its inaugural mission to Venus, with the Venus Orbiter Mission (VOM) slated for a March 2028 launch.

04 Oct 2024

Elon Musk

Elon Musk becomes first to hit 200M followers on X

Elon Musk, the CEO of Tesla and SpaceX, has achieved a significant milestone by becoming the first individual to amass 200 million followers on social media platform X.

04 Oct 2024

Robots

This robot helps sick kids attend school, interact with classmates

Norwegian company No Isolation has developed an innovative solution, the AV1 robot, to address the challenges faced by chronically ill children who are unable to attend school.

04 Oct 2024

Instagram Reels

YouTube Shorts will soon let you post 3-minute long videos

YouTube has announced significant updates to its short video platform, YouTube Shorts.

04 Oct 2024

Android

Google's new feature lets you search with videos: Here's how

Google is revolutionizing its search feature by integrating more advanced artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities.

04 Oct 2024

Samsung

Samsung's latest software update is causing older phones to malfunction

Samsung's most recent software update is reportedly causing significant problems for older Galaxy smartphones, according to 9to5Google.

04 Oct 2024

OpenAI

ChatGPT with canvas: How to use OpenAI's new workspace tool

OpenAI has announced the beta release of Canvas, a novel workspace interface for its AI model, ChatGPT.

04 Oct 2024

Spotify

Spotify's new feature creates offline playlist when internet drops

Spotify has launched a new feature designed to keep the music playing even when users lose their internet connection.

04 Oct 2024

Apple

Update now! iOS 18.0.1 fixes Apple iPhone 16's touchscreen issues

Apple has launched iOS 18.0.1, the inaugural update for iOS 18, specifically designed to address several bugs affecting the iPhone 16 series.

03 Oct 2024

WhatsApp

How to add filters, backgrounds to your WhatsApp video calls

WhatsApp has announced a series of new features designed to enhance user experience during video calls.

03 Oct 2024

Google

Google's AI can detect tuberculosis just by analyzing cough sound

Google has announced a series of initiatives aimed at enhancing India's healthcare infrastructure, during its Google for India event earlier today.