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25 Nov 2024
InstagramHow to leave a group chat on Instagram
Instagram, a widely popular social media platform, allows users to create and participate in group chats, making it a great tool for staying in touch with friends or connecting with like-minded communities.
25 Nov 2024
Jensen HuangNVIDIA CEO says 'trustworthy AI' is still several years away
NVIDIA's CEO Jensen Huang has expressed skepticism over the current state of artificial intelligence (AI) in an interview at the Hong Kong University of Science & Technology.
25 Nov 2024
WhatsAppHow to activate automatic WhatsApp backups on your Android phone
WhatsApp provides several options to back up your chat data. This feature is especially useful for users transitioning between devices or looking to safeguard their messages from potential data loss.
25 Nov 2024
GoogleHow to switch your browser as Chrome sale looms large
The US Department of Justice recently proposed that Google should sell its Chrome browser. The suggestion comes as part of a larger antitrust investigation into the tech giant's business practices.
24 Nov 2024
Nature Ecology and EvolutionOctopus' color-changing ability consumes energy equivalent to your 25-minute jog
Octopuses are famous for their incredible ability to change color in an instant, a skill they employ for both hunting and avoiding predators.
24 Nov 2024
Artificial Intelligence and Machine LearningNational Consumer Helpline to introduce AI-based features, multilingual chatbots
India's National Consumer Helpline (NCH) is all set to get a major upgrade with the addition of artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities.
24 Nov 2024
ChinaCOP29 deal increases funding for poorer nations' clean energy transition
The latest United Nations (UN) climate talks (COP29) in Azerbaijan have ended with a historic $300 billion deal.
24 Nov 2024
Science and TechnologyBreakthrough experiment could lead to more stable, error-resistant quantum computers
In a groundbreaking experiment, physicists have successfully converted a quantum processor into a state of matter called a time crystal.
24 Nov 2024
Milky WayAstronomers detect unusual light bursts from distant black hole duo
Astronomers have found a pair of black holes, some one billion light-years away from Earth, emitting strange flashes of light.
24 Nov 2024
BMWFigure's humanoid robot achieves 400% speed boost at BMW plant
Figure AI, a robotics company, and German car manufacturer BMW have announced major upgrades in the capabilities of the Figure 02 humanoid robot.
24 Nov 2024
RussiaRussian hackers exploiting 'nearest neighbor' to infiltrate distant Wi-Fi networks
Russian hackers have devised a complex technique to breach Wi-Fi networks, without having to be physically close to the target.
24 Nov 2024
Indian Premier League (IPL)JioCinema's livestream of IPL 2025 mega auction disrupted by glitch
JioCinema, the official streaming partner for the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 mega auction, faced technical issues during its broadcast.
24 Nov 2024
NASAEarth's 'mini moon' is set to depart by tomorrow
Earth's temporary "mini moon," asteroid 2024 PT5, is set to depart our planet's orbit on November 25, just two months after its arrival.
24 Nov 2024
Mars4.5 billion-year-old mineral hints at hot water activity on Mars
A 4.45 billion-year-old zircon grain, extracted from a Martian meteorite, that was found in the Sahara in 2011, has revealed new details about the Red Planet's past.
24 Nov 2024
Space NewsUniverse records most powerful 'sonic booms' 290M light-years from Earth
A galaxy in Stephan's Quintet, a collection of five galaxies, has been seen hurtling through space at an incredible speed of 3.2 million km/h.
24 Nov 2024
PhonePeTamil Nadu police warn against UPI scam involving PhonePe
The Cyber Crime Wing of Tamil Nadu Police has issued a public warning regarding a scam targeting Unified Payments Interface (UPI) users.
24 Nov 2024
Health & WellnessCoffee drinkers possess notably higher levels of specific gut bacteria
A recent study published in the journal Nature Microbiology, reveals a strong correlation between regular coffee consumption and the composition of gut bacteria.
24 Nov 2024
GoogleGoogle testing filter to hide PlayStore apps with external links
Google is said to be working on a new feature for its Play Store, one that would let users avoid certain kinds of apps.
24 Nov 2024
Space NewsUniverse's expansion rate may not be constant, new research reveals
The idea of dark energy, a mysterious force thought to be responsible for the accelerated expansion of our universe, is being re-examined by scientists.
24 Nov 2024
GermanyBreakthrough treatment cures rare, deadly skin disease for 1st time
In a major breakthrough, a rare and deadly skin disease has been cured successfully.
24 Nov 2024
RobotsThis AI-powered robot can play drums at superhuman speeds
Researchers at the University of Oslo have developed an innovative robot, ZRob, that can play drums at a speed beyond human capabilities.
24 Nov 2024
MicrosoftMicrosoft blocks Windows 11 update on PCs with Ubisoft games
Microsoft has temporarily halted the rollout of its latest Windows 11 24H2 update on PCs.
24 Nov 2024
MicrosoftMicrosoft working on a new in-game browser for Windows 11
Microsoft is currently beta testing a new feature, Microsoft Edge Game Assist, an in-game browser overlay powered by the Edge browser.
23 Nov 2024
ChinaChina's military supercomputer tops global AI efficiency test
China's military-developed supercomputer, Tianhe, has once again bagged the top spot in a global test of artificial intelligence (AI) computing efficiency.
23 Nov 2024
Central Bureau Of Investigation (CBI)SBI warns of new fraud involving fake CBI, IT officials
The State Bank of India (SBI) has warned its customers about a new kind of fraud.
23 Nov 2024
Solar SystemUranus is unexpectedly cooling, and we now know the reason
Uranus, the seventh planet from the Sun in our solar system, has been witnessing a mysterious drop in temperature. The phenomenon is specifically observed in its upper atmosphere, called the thermosphere-corona.
23 Nov 2024
HuaweiHuawei to host 100,000 apps on Harmony OS by 2025-end
Chinese tech giant Huawei, which is currently battling US sanctions, has set an ambitious target of hosting 100,000 applications on its Harmony operating system within the next year.
23 Nov 2024
PulwamaJ&K police recovers ₹4.48 lakh from financial frauds since October
The Cyber Cell of the District Police in Pulwama, Jammu and Kashmir, has managed to recover ₹4.48 lakh from different financial frauds since October 2024.
23 Nov 2024
GoogleGoogle's Circle to Search gets app drawer with added features
Google is improving its Circle to Search feature with a new button that gives access to additional functions.
23 Nov 2024
WhatsAppWhatsApp is rolling out new typing indicator for users
WhatsApp is bringing a redesigned typing indicator to users.
23 Nov 2024
Health & WellnessOverthinking? It's your primitive brain debating with advanced brain parts
A recent study by Northwestern Medicine has highlighted the human tendency to overthink social interactions.
23 Nov 2024
Science and TechnologyThis quantum-inspired tech converts heat to electricity at 60% efficiency
In a major breakthrough in thermal energy storage (TES) systems, a team of researchers at Rice University in Texas has developed an efficient thermal emitter.
23 Nov 2024
International Space Station (ISS)Stem cells grown in space show enhanced regenerative abilities: Study
In a groundbreaking study, researchers from the Mayo Clinic in Florida have found that stem cells cultivated in space show significantly enhanced regenerative abilities.
23 Nov 2024
WhatsAppWhatsApp's new feature lets you open reaction tray with double-tap
WhatsApp has rolled out a new update via Google Play Beta Program, bumping the version to 2.24.24.24.
23 Nov 2024
Health & WellnessBlood pressure drug 'Rilmenidine' could slow aging, extend lifespan
Rilmenidine, a widely prescribed drug to treat high blood pressure, has shown promise in slowing down the aging process and prolonging lifespan. This was found through research on worms.
23 Nov 2024
Elon MuskLinkedIn co-founder flags Musk's AI policy influence on Trump administration
LinkedIn co-founder Reid Hoffman has expressed his fears over the influence of Elon Musk, in determining artificial intelligence (AI) policies under the incoming Donald Trump administration.
23 Nov 2024
SamsungSamsung launches cloud gaming for smartphones: What makes it different?
Samsung has officially launched its cloud gaming service for Galaxy devices in the US, after a successful beta testing phase in 2023.
23 Nov 2024
JapanEdible algae could be key to youthful skin: Here's how
Cyanobacteria, or blue-green algae, have long piqued scientific interest owing to their unique properties and potential health benefits.
23 Nov 2024
MoonNew lunar map could prove useful in future sample-return missions
A team of scientists led by Kirby Runyon from the Planetary Science Institute in Tucson, Arizona, has created a detailed geological map of Mare Orientale basin, the Moon's youngest large impact site.
23 Nov 2024
ThreadsYou can now watch videos in landscape mode on Threads
The Threads app has received a major new feature: the ability to view videos in landscape mode.