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20 Oct 2024

Cybercrimes

Gurugram Police arrests duo for running job scam pan-India

The Gurugram Police have arrested a man and a woman for cheating several people, on the pretext of providing them jobs in a pharmaceutical company.

India's space docking experiment could pave way for future missions

The Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) is gearing up for a historic mission, the Space Docking Experiment (SPADEX).

20 Oct 2024

Diabetes

Caffeine could help lower body fat and diabetes risk: Study

A recent study has found a possible connection between the amount of caffeine in your blood and your body fat levels.

20 Oct 2024

Health & Wellness

New study reveals how liver flushes out cholesterol

In a groundbreaking study, researchers at the University of Leeds have revealed a new way in which the liver rids the body of cholesterol.

This AI-powered 'electronic tongue' tells if your food is spoiled

In a groundbreaking development, scientists have created a new "electronic tongue," a system that employs artificial intelligence (AI) to detect potential issues with food freshness and safety.

Scientists recreate life's building block in space-like conditions

Astrochemist Ryan Fortenberry from the University of Mississippi and Ralf Kaiser of the University of Hawaii at Manoa, have made a groundbreaking discovery linked to the origins of life.

20 Oct 2024

NASA

NASA's Roman Telescope completes rigorous spin test amid launch preparations

NASA's next-generation Roman Space Telescope, named after the agency's first chief astronomer Nancy Grace Roman, has successfully completed a critical "spin test."

19 Oct 2024

Health & Wellness

1 in 4 US adults suspect they have undiagnosed ADHD

A recent survey by The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center and College of Medicine, has found that one in four US adults suspect they may have undiagnosed Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD).

Mobile scams on the rise: How to protect yourself

The rise of technology has made mobile phones the go-to devices for banking, online shopping, and communication. But this transition has also given rise to scams that target unsuspecting users.

19 Oct 2024

Gmail

Emails getting stuck in your Gmail outbox? Here's the fix

Gmail, the most popular email app, occasionally faces the problem of outgoing emails getting stuck in the Outbox folder.

19 Oct 2024

Google

Google Messages introduces 'Your profile' page for user customization

Google has added a new 'Your profile' feature to its messaging app, Google Messages. The enhancement lets you customize how you want to be seen.

19 Oct 2024

WhatsApp

Meta AI on WhatsApp will soon start remembering your preferences

WhatsApp is working on a new feature called "Chat Memory" for Meta AI.

19 Oct 2024

Apple

iPhone 16 Pro users are reporting random freezing and restarts

Several iPhone 16 Pro users have reported a bug that freezes their devices and restarts them unexpectedly.

19 Oct 2024

Mars

NASA discovers potential habitats for microbial life on Mars

A recent study by NASA has found small patches on Mars that could harbor life.

19 Oct 2024

Bluesky

Bluesky now among top 5 downloads on US App Store

Bluesky, the popular social media platform, has seen a massive jump in its user base. The start-up added 500,000 users in just a day.

19 Oct 2024

Meta

Meta's new AI can self-evaluate, monitor other models

Meta has announced the development of a new artificial intelligence (AI) model, the "Self-Taught Evaluator."

19 Oct 2024

Astronauts

Lightning storms pose threat to satellites and astronauts in orbit

A recent study has found that lightning storms can actually eject high-energy "killer" electrons from Earth's radiation belt into space.

19 Oct 2024

CRISPR

Scientists discover how to convert trees into sustainable industrial chemicals

In a major breakthrough for sustainable production of industrial chemicals, a team of researchers from North Carolina State University, has found a specific molecular property in lignin that determines how it degrades and converts into useful substances.

19 Oct 2024

Google Doodle

Google Doodle honors Staurikosaurus, an early dinosaur discovery

Today's Google Doodle pays tribute to the revolutionary discovery of Staurikosaurus, an early theropod dinosaur that has played a key role in helping us understand the origins and evolution of these creatures.

19 Oct 2024

Disney+ Hotstar

Disney+ Hotstar will be sole streaming platform post Star-Reliance merger

Reliance Industries Limited (RIL) has opted to keep Disney+ Hotstar as its main streaming service, after the merger with Star India.

19 Oct 2024

Sony

Spider-Man 2, PlayStation's blockbuster game, is coming to PC

Sony has announced that its popular PlayStation exclusive game, Spider-Man 2, will be available on PC starting early next year.

This trash compactor would tackle the biggest problem in space

Sierra Space, a leading space technology company, is all set to send a unique trash compactor to the International Space Station (ISS) in 2026.

Penguin Random House revises copyright rules, safeguarding authors from AI

Penguin Random House, a top book publishing firm, has updated its copyright rules to safeguard its authors' works from possible abuse by artificial intelligence (AI) technologies.

19 Oct 2024

Elon Musk

SpaceX to launch 'national security' missions for US Space Force

SpaceX, the pioneering space exploration company led by Elon Musk, has bagged a $733.6 million contract from the US Space Force.

19 Oct 2024

Google

Google doesn't have to open its Play Store to rivals

Google has been given a temporary reprieve in its ongoing legal battle with Epic Games, over alleged monopolistic practices concerning its Android app store.

18 Oct 2024

Space News

Scientists develop new method to detect alien radio signals

In a major breakthrough, a team of astronomers has devised a revolutionary technique to spot possible signs of alien life.

18 Oct 2024

6G Technology

6G test achieves over 9,000 times faster speed than 5G

In a major breakthrough, researchers at University College London (UCL) have achieved a record-breaking wireless data transmission speed of 938 gigabits per second (Gbps).

18 Oct 2024

Indian Government

India plans to restrict tech imports to boost domestic production

India is gearing up to restrict the import of laptops, tablets, and PCs from next year.

18 Oct 2024

Android

Google Chrome on Android finally integrates with third-party password managers

Google is all set to roll out an update for its Chrome browser on Android next month, one that will significantly improve the functionality of password managers.

18 Oct 2024

Europe

What is Europe's 'Moonlight' mission and why is it important

The European Space Agency (ESA) has launched an ambitious initiative, the Moonlight Lunar Communications and Navigation Services (LCNS) program.

18 Oct 2024

Android 15

Android 15's standout features are its enhanced security, privacy measures

Google has begun rolling out its latest operating system, Android 15.

18 Oct 2024

Elon Musk

Musk's Starlink aims to hit 1Gbps speeds worldwide: Here's how

SpaceX has filed a proposal with the US Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to improve its Starlink satellite internet service.

18 Oct 2024

Google

How Google India is leveraging AI to detect blindness-causing disease

Google is using its artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities to improve health screenings in India.

18 Oct 2024

Netflix

Netflix users spend 2 hours daily on the streaming platform

In its third-quarter earnings report, Netflix has revealed that subscribers spend an average of two hours every day on the platform.

18 Oct 2024

Elon Musk

Musk's X allows AI models to train on your posts

X, the social media platform, is changing its privacy policy to allow sharing of user data with third-party "collaborators" for AI model training.

18 Oct 2024

Apple Pay

Apple Pay now supports third-party iOS and desktop browsers

Apple Pay, the popular digital wallet service, has expanded its compatibility to third-party iOS and desktop browsers.

18 Oct 2024

Google

Google's NotebookLM now allows users to guide AI-generated audio conversations

Google has rolled out a major update for its artificial intelligence (AI) note-taking and research assistant, NotebookLM.

18 Oct 2024

DeepMind

Google consolidates AI teams under DeepMind to take on OpenAI

Google is merging its Gemini AI assistant app team with the DeepMind research lab in a bid to accelerate artificial intelligence (AI) development.

18 Oct 2024

Sam Altman

Sam Altman's crypto start-up unveils deepfake identifying tech

Sam Altman's cryptocurrency-focused start-up Worldcoin has announced a major shift in its business strategy.

18 Oct 2024

Cybersecurity

Scammed online? Visa offers essential tips for recovering money

As the festive season draws near, shoppers are all set to grab discounts and deals, but so are fraudsters looking to capitalize on any opportunity to cheat unsuspecting buyers.