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07 Nov 2024
FacebookAustralia plans to ban social media for under-16s
The Australian government has announced plans to impose a 16-year age limit on social media.
07 Nov 2024
MicrosoftMicrosoft's 41-year-old Notepad is getting AI features
Microsoft is upgrading its Notepad app, a simple text editor introduced in 1983, with an AI-driven text editing capability.
07 Nov 2024
IntelIntel faces lawsuit over alleged defects in Raptor Lake CPUs
Intel, one of the world's leading PC chipmakers, is being sued in a federal court in San Jose, California.
06 Nov 2024
JapanSony discontinues flagship $9,000 photography drone after bumpy journey
Sony has announced the discontinuation of its high-end Airpeak S1 drone, which was designed specifically for use with the company's mirrorless cameras.
06 Nov 2024
Stock MarketElderly targeted in rising online scam wave in India
India is seeing a rise in online scams, with the elderly being the most susceptible.
06 Nov 2024
AstronautsIs Sunita Williams OK? Starliner astronauts' photos spark health concerns
NASA's astronauts Sunita Williams and Barry Wilmore have been stuck on the International Space Station (ISS) since June 6, after their Boeing Starliner spacecraft encountered technical issues.
06 Nov 2024
Elon MuskWho would've thought? Musk now among top-20 Diablo 4 gamers
Elon Musk, the billionaire tech tycoon and CEO of Tesla and SpaceX, has added another feather to his cap: he is among the top 20 players in the world in the action-RPG video game Diablo 4.
06 Nov 2024
GaganyaanISRO's Gaganyaan mission delayed to 2026: Here's why
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has pushed back its ambitious Gaganyaan mission, now slated for 2026, extending the original timeline by almost a year.
06 Nov 2024
AppleFuture products may be less profitable, Apple warns investors
Apple has warned its investors that its upcoming products may not be as profitable as the iPhone.
06 Nov 2024
NintendoNintendo Switch successor will support existing games and online services
Nintendo has officially confirmed that its upcoming "Nintendo Switch successor" will be backward compatible.
06 Nov 2024
AppleWhy Apple is facing mammoth $38 billion fine in Europe
Apple is going to be the first company to be penalized under the European Union's Digital Markets Act (DMA), Bloomberg reported.
06 Nov 2024
WhatsAppWhatsApp to tackle fake news with reverse image search feature
WhatsApp is working on a new feature that would let users conduct a reverse image search.
06 Nov 2024
AppleApple's new feature will display your iPhone's estimated charging time
Apple is said to be working on a new feature for its iPhones, called "BatteryIntelligence."
05 Nov 2024
AppleApple developing 90Hz displays for Studio, iMac, and iPad Air
Apple is said to be working on a 90Hz display tech for its upcoming products, including the Studio Display, iPad Air, and 24-inch iMac.
05 Nov 2024
DengueScientists say making mosquitoes deaf could help fight dengue
A team of scientists from the University of California has found a novel way to fight diseases such as dengue, yellow fever, and Zika.
05 Nov 2024
AppleApple plans AR smart glasses with 'Project Atlas'
Apple is said to be exploring the smart glasses territory, following the footsteps of Meta, according to Bloomberg.
05 Nov 2024
JapanJapan launches world's first wooden satellite, LignoSat: Know its significance
Japan has successfully launched the world's first wooden satellite, LignoSat, into space.
05 Nov 2024
CybercrimesDigital Arrest scam: How to quickly identify fake warrants, notices
India has seen a major rise in digital arrest scams lately, with fraudsters duping unsuspecting people.
05 Nov 2024
MetaHow a rare bee species killed Meta's nuclear power goal
Meta's ambitious project to power its artificial intelligence (AI) data center with nuclear energy has been stopped in its tracks by the discovery of a rare bee species.
05 Nov 2024
OpenAIOpenAI in talks with regulators to become a for-profit entity
OpenAI, the firm behind ChatGPT, is said to be in early talks with the California Attorney General's office about transitioning into a for-profit business, according to Bloomberg.
05 Nov 2024
AppleiOS 18.2 lets you share location of your lost luggage
Apple is gearing up to introduce a new feature on its Find My app, MacRumors reported.
05 Nov 2024
InstagramMeta to use AI for detecting underage users on Instagram
Meta is working on an artificial intelligence (AI) system to flag underage users on Instagram.
05 Nov 2024
Delhi High CourtCentre issues notice to Wikipedia after complaints of bias, inaccuracies
The Indian government has sent a formal notice to Wikipedia, citing bias and inaccuracies on the platform.
05 Nov 2024
MicrosoftMicrosoft's new Xbox chatbot can quickly resolve your gaming issues
Microsoft has released its new AI-powered Xbox chatbot, the "Xbox Support Virtual Agent," for user testing.
05 Nov 2024
MetaMeta's AR glasses head is moving to OpenAI
Caitlin Kalinowski, former head of Meta's augmented reality (AR) glasses project, is joining OpenAI.
05 Nov 2024
AmazonAmazon Prime Video now gives you AI summary of shows
Amazon has launched a new feature, "X-Ray Recaps," for its Prime Video streaming service.
05 Nov 2024
Amazon Web ServicesMeta gives US military access to its Llama AI models
Meta has announced that it will share its Llama artificial intelligence (AI) models with several US government agencies and contractors working on national security.
04 Nov 2024
State Bank of India (SBI)What is SBI Reward Points scam, how to protect yourself
The State Bank of India (SBI) has issued a critical warning to its customers regarding a new kind of fraud in the name of reward point redemptions.
04 Nov 2024
NVIDIANVIDIA aims to bring 'physical AI' in hospitals through robots
NVIDIA, one of the biggest tech giants, is making big moves in the healthcare industry by bringing artificial intelligence (AI) into the very fabric of hospital operations.
04 Nov 2024
World Health OrganizationInnovative treatment offers hope for deadliest kind of brain cancer
Glioblastoma, the most common and lethal form of brain cancer, may have a new potential treatment in immunotherapy. This approach uses the immune system to target cancer cells.
04 Nov 2024
MicrosoftMicrosoft warns of major Chinese botnet 'Quad7' targeting global organizations
Microsoft has uncovered a major cyber threat from a Chinese botnet, dubbed Quad7.
04 Nov 2024
AppleApple Vision Pro is getting an upgrade in 2025
Apple is said to be gearing up to launch an upgraded version of its Vision Pro headset, with the yet-to-be-announced M5 chip in 2025, according to supply chain analyst Ming-Chi Kuo.
04 Nov 2024
XX now lets blocked users view your public posts
X, the popular social media platform owned by Elon Musk, is now rolling out a controversial change to its block feature.
04 Nov 2024
IndonesiaWho is 'Nutty,' fugitive YouTuber arrested in ₹450 crore scam
Thai YouTuber Natthamon Khongchak, popularly known as "Nutty," has been arrested in Indonesia after two years of dodging law enforcement.
04 Nov 2024
AppleApple iOS 18.2: All new AI features launching next month
Apple will release its latest software update, iOS 18.2, for iPhones in the first week of December, Bloomberg's Mark Gurman reports in his latest Power On newsletter.
04 Nov 2024
International Energy AgencyHow Big Tech plans to power AI's growing energy demand
The global boom of data centers, fueled by growing digitalization and generative artificial intelligence (AI), is pushing tech giants to consider novel energy solutions. These include nuclear power, liquid cooling for data centers, and quantum computing.
04 Nov 2024
AppleApple's MacBook Pro may finally get an OLED display
Apple's MacBook Pro lineup could see some major changes by 2026 including an OLED display and a sleeker design.
04 Nov 2024
NoidaNoida woman duped out of ₹50,000 in money transfer scam
A Noida-based woman in her 60s has become the latest victim of a money transfer scam, losing nearly ₹50,000.
04 Nov 2024
SamsungSamsung to launch affordable foldable smartphone in 2025
Samsung, a dominant player in the foldable smartphone segment, is said to be working on a more affordable version of its popular Galaxy Z Flip model.
04 Nov 2024
Indian Railway Catering and Tourism CorporationIndian Railways to launch all-in-one travel app in December
The Indian Railways will launch an all-in-one mobile app by the end of December.
