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04 Nov 2024

Space News

Taurid meteor shower to peak tomorrow: How to watch

The Taurid meteor shower, an annual celestial event that takes place every fall, will peak this month.

03 Nov 2024

China

Shenzhou-18 astronauts return after 6 months at China's space station

China's Shenzhou-18 crew, including astronauts Ye Guangfu, Li Cong, and Li Guangsu, have successfully concluded their six-month-long space mission.

03 Nov 2024

Elon Musk

MH370 mystery: Can this Elon Musk-backed technology solve the case?

The disappearance of Malaysian Airways Flight MH370 continues to be one of aviation's most baffling mysteries, even after a decade.

03 Nov 2024

Apple

Will Google break up? What Pichai said about antitrust lawsuit

Google CEO Sundar Pichai has spoken up against the latest antitrust concerns during a recent earnings call.

03 Nov 2024

Android

Samsung S25 to support A/B software updates: What is it

Samsung's upcoming Galaxy S25 series may be the first flagship smartphone from the company to offer seamless A/B software updates, leaker Chun Bhai has claimed.

03 Nov 2024

Science and Technology

Scientists test graphene chip implant to revolutionize brain tumor surgery

In a major development, a revolutionary device aimed at transforming the surgical treatment of brain tumors has entered its first clinical trial.

03 Nov 2024

OpenAI

Ex-OpenAI executive says AI will soon have human-level computer skills

Miles Brundage, former head of policy research and AGI readiness at OpenAI, has made a bold prediction about the future of artificial intelligence (AI).

03 Nov 2024

Robots

MIT's AI-inspired approach lets robots learn faster

Researchers at MIT have unveiled a novel approach to training robots, inspired by the success of large language models (LLMs).

03 Nov 2024

Amazon

Amazon's first color Kindle plagued by display discoloration issue

Amazon's first-ever color e-reader, the Kindle Colorsoft Signature Edition, is being criticized by users for a yellow discoloration on its screen.

03 Nov 2024

Android

WhatsApp's new feature will make sharing photos, videos easier

WhatsApp is said to be testing a new feature that will make sharing media from your gallery a lot easier.

02 Nov 2024

Atlantic Ocean

Why experts have linked Spain's deadly floods to climate change

Spain is reeling from a deadly natural disaster as floods and mudslides have killed at least 205 people. Dozens more are still missing in the eastern parts of the country.

02 Nov 2024

Apple

Apple launches service program for iPhone 14 Plus camera issue

Apple has launched a new service program to fix a 'rear camera issue' found on select iPhone 14 Plus models.

02 Nov 2024

Amazon

Tech giants set to invest $200B in AI this year

The world's top tech giants, including Amazon, Microsoft, Meta, and Alphabet (Google's parent company), are expected to spend over $200 billion on artificial intelligence (AI) development this year.

02 Nov 2024

Indian Railways

Indian Railways's new train ticket reservation rules are now effective

Indian Railways has introduced a new policy, effective November 1, 2024, reducing the advance reservation period (ARP) from 120 days to 60.

02 Nov 2024

NVIDIA

Ex-NVIDIA programmer discovers largest-ever prime number with 41 million digits

In a major mathematical breakthrough, Luke Durant, a former NVIDIA programmer, has discovered the world's largest known prime number.

02 Nov 2024

National Stock Exchange

NSE launches app to empower investors amid increasing trading scams

The National Stock Exchange (NSE) has launched a new mobile app and expanded its website to support more regional languages.

02 Nov 2024

Apple

Apple invests over $1 billion to enhance satellite messaging capabilities

Apple has promised another $1.1 billion to GlobalStar, its existing satellite provider, to improve iPhone messaging services.

02 Nov 2024

Google

Sundar Pichai nails Halloween look with 'Error 404' t-shirt

Google CEO Sundar Pichai celebrated Halloween with a unique twist, wearing a t-shirt that humorously read "Error 404: Costume Not Found."

02 Nov 2024

Microsoft

Microsoft issues black screen warning to Azure Virtual Desktop users

Microsoft has warned its customers about possible black screen issues lasting up to 30 minutes.

02 Nov 2024

NASA

SpaceX plans to test in-orbit refueling of Starship in 2025

SpaceX is gearing up for a historic mission to test propellant transfer between two orbiting Starships as early as March 2025.

02 Nov 2024

Apple

Non-Pro iPhone 17 models to get long-awaited ProMotion displays

Apple's upcoming iPhone 17 and iPhone 17 Slim are likely to get ProMotion technology, a high refresh rate display that has been exclusive to Pro-monikered iPhones.

02 Nov 2024

Apple

Apple buys Pixelmator, image editing app loved by iPhone users

Apple is all set to acquire Pixelmator, a popular image editing app on Mac and iOS.

02 Nov 2024

Disney India

Disney establishes new unit to oversee AI and XR adoption

Disney has announced the creation of a dedicated emerging technologies unit, called the Office of Technology Enablement.

02 Nov 2024

Influencers

Instagram gives influencers more control over DMs

Instagram has launched an upgrade to its Direct Messages (DMs) feature, aimed at improving the experience of creators and influencers who get a lot of messages.

02 Nov 2024

Google

Meta Quest gets train mode for immersive travel experiences

Meta is gearing up to launch a major update for its Quest 3, 3S, Quest Pro and Quest 2 headsets.

01 Nov 2024

Robots

Meta developing robot capable of sensing your touch

Meta has announced a partnership with sensor firm GelSight and South Korean robotics company Wonik Robotics.

01 Nov 2024

China

How China used Meta's Llama AI to develop military tool

Leading Chinese research institutions, linked to the People's Liberation Army (PLA), have allegedly used Meta's Llama AI model to develop a tool for possible military use.

01 Nov 2024

Android

Google Maps gets smarter with Gemini-powered suggestions, upgraded driving features

Google has unveiled a slew of new capabilities for its Maps service, courtesy of the cutting-edge Gemini AI model.

01 Nov 2024

Qualcomm

Apple to use in-house Wi-Fi, Bluetooth chips for iPhone 17

Apple is said to be on the brink of finalizing its shift to producing its own wireless chips.

01 Nov 2024

Amazon

Amazon CEO reveals new Alexa will work as AI agent

Amazon's CEO Andy Jassy has hinted at the development of an advanced version of the company's virtual assistant, Alexa.

01 Nov 2024

Gaganyaan

ISRO's Mars simulation mission begins in Ladakh: Know its significance

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has launched its first-ever "analog space mission" in Leh and Ladakh.

01 Nov 2024

Indonesia

After iPhones, Indonesia bans sale of Google Pixel: Know why

Indonesia has banned the sale of Google Pixel smartphones for failing to meet domestic content requirements. The move comes just days after a similar ban was imposed on Apple's iPhone 16.

01 Nov 2024

Android

Why Google will release Android 16 much earlier than usual

In a major departure from its release schedule, Google has announced the upcoming Android 16 will be coming out much sooner than expected.

01 Nov 2024

OpenAI

OpenAI's progress hampered by lack of compute power: Sam Altman

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has admitted that the company's product development is being hindered by a shortage of compute capacity.

01 Nov 2024

WhatApp introduces 'Custom Lists' for enhanced chat management

WhatsApp has launched a new feature, dubbed Custom Lists, to help users better manage their many conversations.

01 Nov 2024

Cybercrimes

Kerala: Senior citizen loses ₹6 crore in online trading scam

A 63-year-old senior citizen from Marappalam district in Kerala has become the latest victim of an elaborate online trading scam, losing a whopping ₹6.19 crore.

01 Nov 2024

Microsoft