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11 Oct 2024
CybercrimesInternet Archive cyberattack: How details of 31M users got exposed
The Internet Archive, the popular digital library famous for its Wayback Machine, was recently hit by a major cyberattack.
11 Oct 2024
AndroidMicrosoft to sell Xbox games directly via Android app
Microsoft is all set to update its Xbox mobile app on Android in November, allowing US users to purchase and play Xbox games on their phones.
11 Oct 2024
GoogleGoogle may soon show you full recipes directly in search
Google is now testing a new feature, called "Quick View," to keep users on its search results pages.
11 Oct 2024
NintendoNintendo launches $99 smart clock that tracks your sleep
Nintendo has launched a new product—the Sound Clock Alarmo—for $99.
11 Oct 2024
IntelIntel's Core Ultra 200S CPUs will accelerate your AI tasks
Intel has launched its Core Ultra 200S processors, the company's biggest desktop refresh in three years.
11 Oct 2024
CybercrimesHotel giant Marriott to pay $52 million over data breaches
Global hotel chain Marriott International has reached a $52 million settlement with 49 US states and Washington DC over a string of data breaches that affected more than 334 million customers between 2014 and 2020.
11 Oct 2024
NASAIs there a 5th force? Asteroid Bennu's data suggests so
Asteroid Bennu, a near-Earth object, has played a key role in improving our knowledge of asteroids and Earth's history.
11 Oct 2024
AMDAMD unveils new AI chip to compete with NVIDIA Blackwell
AMD has unveiled its latest artificial intelligence (AI) chip, the Instinct MI325X.
11 Oct 2024
Elon MuskTesla's Optimus robots steal the show at 'We, Robot' event
Tesla's humanoid Optimus robots stole the show at the recently concluded "We, Robot" event, where they were seen doing a range of tasks.
11 Oct 2024
Reliance IndustriesJioFinance launches new app with UPI, loans and insurance solutions
Reliance Industries-owned Jio Financial Services Limited (JFSL) has launched its improved JioFinance app, which is now live on Google Play Store, Apple App Store, and MyJio.
11 Oct 2024
AndroidGoogle challenges ruling that forces third-party app stores on Android
Google has officially appealed a recent district court ruling in the Epic v. Google case, which orders the tech giant to permit third-party app stores on its platform.
10 Oct 2024
ChatGPTIndia leads global AI app adoption with 21% of downloads
India has become a global leader in the adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) mobile apps, driving over one-fifth of global downloads.
10 Oct 2024
RobotsWatch: AI robot couple indulges in human-like banter
In a recent YouTube video, two of the world's most sophisticated AI robots, Ameca and Azi, were seen having a playful conversation.
10 Oct 2024
Space NewsSpace debris: A 'ticking time bomb' threatening astronauts and satellites
The vast expanse of space offers incredible opportunities for humanity, but it also comes with hidden dangers.
10 Oct 2024
GoogleGoogle releases Imagen 3 AI image generator for Gemini users
Google has released its latest artificial intelligence (AI) tool, Imagen 3, for all Gemini users.
10 Oct 2024
TelegramStar Health probes security chief's alleged involvement in data breach
Star Health, India's top health insurance provider, is investigating allegations against its Chief Information Security Officer (CISO), Amarjeet Khanuja.
10 Oct 2024
AmazonApple TV+ to be available on Amazon Prime Video
In a major move, Apple and Amazon have announced a strategic partnership under which Prime Video subscribers will be able to access Apple TV+ content directly through Amazon's platform.
10 Oct 2024
RussiaRussia bans Discord, a communication app used by its military
Russia has banned the popular chat platform, Discord, according to the Washington Post.
10 Oct 2024
XX's new revenue model for creators focuses on premium engagement
X, the popular social media platform, is about to change its revenue model for creators, forever.
10 Oct 2024
ZoomZoom's new feature lets your AI avatar do the talking
Zoom, the leading video communication platform, is about to change the way we conduct virtual meetings.
10 Oct 2024
Data LeakInternet Archive suffers major data breach, 31 million users affected
In a major data breach, non-profit digital library Internet Archive has been compromised, affecting some 31 million users.
09 Oct 2024
Social MediaShareChat parent's latest app lets you voice chat with strangers
Mohalla Tech, the parent company of popular social media platform ShareChat and short video app Moj, has launched a new social media application called 'Vibely.'
09 Oct 2024
Microsoft EdgeUpdate your browser! Critical vulnerabilities found in Microsoft Edge
The Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In) has issued a high-risk advisory, warning Windows users about security vulnerabilities in Microsoft Edge.
09 Oct 2024
MicrosoftYou can now sign-up for testing Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024
Microsoft is accepting sign-ups for a technical alpha of its next game, Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024.
09 Oct 2024
CancerThis device detects cancer at 10% cost of traditional methods
A team led by Professor Srivathsan Vasudevan at IIT Indore, has developed a compact device for early detection of breast cancer. The innovative device is specifically designed to help women in rural and remote areas.
09 Oct 2024
Android23% iPhone users won't date Android fans, reveals survey
A recent study by All About Cookies has revealed a shocking trend in the dating preferences of smartphone users.
09 Oct 2024
Data LeakStar Health Insurance leak: Data of 31M customers selling online
Star Health Insurance, a leading health insurance provider in India, is facing a major data security breach, potentially impacting millions of its customers.
09 Oct 2024
Elon MuskElon Musk believes UFO sightings are US government's secret weapons
SpaceX CEO Elon Musk has weighed in on the recent spate of unidentified flying object (UFO) sightings in the United States.
09 Oct 2024
Nobel Prize2024 Nobel Prize in Chemistry awarded for groundbreaking protein research
The 2024 Nobel Prize in Chemistry has been awarded to three scientists for their groundbreaking work in protein research.
09 Oct 2024
Artificial Intelligence and Machine LearningResearchers develop method that reduces AI energy needs by 95%
BitEnergy AI has unveiled a revolutionary technique, Linear-Complexity Multiplication (L-Mul), which could drastically lower the energy consumption of artificial intelligence models.
09 Oct 2024
OpenAINobel Prize winner praises ex-student for ousting Altman from OpenAI
2024 Nobel Prize laureate in Physics and AI pioneer Geoffrey Hinton has said he was pleased with Sam Altman's ouster from OpenAI last year.
09 Oct 2024
European Space AgencyThere's now a basketball court-sized 'Moon' on Earth
The European Space Agency (ESA) and the German Aerospace Center have created an ambitious project to simulate the Moon's conditions on Earth.
09 Oct 2024
Reserve Bank Of India (RBI)RBI to establish climate risk information system for financial institutions
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has announced plans to develop a data repository for financial institutions, one that will specifically be used to monitor climate-related risks.
09 Oct 2024
AndroidMediaTek unveils Dimensity 9400, world's 1st 3nm Android chipset
In a major milestone for the Android ecosystem, MediaTek has unveiled its latest flagship chip, the Dimensity 9400.
09 Oct 2024
RobotsThese robots do not require electricity to perform complex tasks
In a major breakthrough in robotics, engineers have developed a way to send complex instructions to robots without electricity.
09 Oct 2024
AndroidUS considers breaking up Google as remedy in antitrust lawsuit
The US Department of Justice (DOJ) is exploring the possibility of forcing Google to sell off parts of its business as a potential remedy in the ongoing antitrust lawsuit.
09 Oct 2024
Social MediaNotifications for Mastodon posts won't blow up your phone anymore
Mastodon, the social media platform, has finally launched its version 4.3 after nearly a year of testing.
09 Oct 2024
BengaluruHow a Bengaluru man lost ₹21L in dating app scam
A 40-year-old Bengaluru man has become the latest victim of a cyber fraud involving a dating app and false marriage promises, losing a staggering ₹21 lakh.
09 Oct 2024
FacebookMeta introduces AI-edited video ads on Facebook and Instagram
Meta is all set to shake up the advertising industry with AI-edited video ads on its platforms, Facebook and Instagram.
09 Oct 2024
BrazilElon Musk's X returns to Brazil after month-long ban
The Brazilian Supreme Court has lifted a month-long ban on social media platform X, owned by Elon Musk.
