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11 Dec 2024

Google

Google urges US government to break up Microsoft-OpenAI cloud deal

Google has appealed to the US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to dissolve Microsoft's exclusive contract with OpenAI, according to The Information.

10 Dec 2024

Europe

EU's cybersecurity rules for smart devices now in effect

The European Union's (EU) Cyber Resilience Act (CRA), a set of rules designed to improve the security of connected devices, are now in effect.

10 Dec 2024

WhatsApp

WhatsApp rolls out quick reply feature for voice messages

In a bid to improve user experience, WhatsApp has added a new feature in its latest beta update for Android.

10 Dec 2024

Gaganyaan

Gaganyaan: ISRO, Navy perform sea trials to safely recover astronauts

In a major step toward India's first human spaceflight mission, Gaganyaan, the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) and the Indian Navy have successfully completed 'well deck' recovery trials.

10 Dec 2024

Google Maps

Google makes Maps cheaper for developers, free limits increased significantly

Google has announced plans to increase the free usage limits for all its Google Maps services, starting March 2025.

10 Dec 2024

TikTok

Why should smartphones be on airplane mode? This pilot explains

A pilot, who goes by @perchpoint on TikTok, has recently gone viral for explaining why passengers need to switch their phones to airplane mode before takeoff.

10 Dec 2024

Microsoft

Microsoft 365 outage: Teams, Outlook, and cloud-based apps down

Microsoft 365, the tech giant's suite of productivity tools and services, is currently witnessing a major disruption.

10 Dec 2024

Swiggy

How to order food for a group on Swiggy

Leading food delivery platform Swiggy offers a group ordering feature.

10 Dec 2024

Cybercrimes

Ransomware attack on data center impacts 16 Indian stock brokers

A ransomware attack on Comtel, a leading data center, has put the security of around 16 stock brokers in India and their clients at risk. The incident took place yesterday.

10 Dec 2024

YouTube

YouTube testing multiplayer mini-games to boost user engagement

YouTube is currently experimenting with multiplayer mini-games as part of its collection known as "Playables."

10 Dec 2024

Microsoft

Not AGI! Microsoft AI chief reveals the company's top priority

Mustafa Suleyman, the CEO of Microsoft's AI division, has revealed that the tech giant's number one focus is on security.

10 Dec 2024

YouTube

How to subscribe to YouTube Premium student plan on Android

YouTube Premium student plan is a subscription service designed specifically for students, offering a range of benefits that enhance the YouTube experience.

10 Dec 2024

Amazon

Amazon India is offering 15-minute delivery service in this city

Amazon has initiated a trial run of its quick commerce service, "Tez," in India, aiming to deliver groceries and other essentials within 15 minutes.

10 Dec 2024

Apple

Vision Pro transforming into gaming console? Apple-Sony collab suggests so

Apple is said to be working with Sony to improve its Vision Pro headset's gaming capabilities.

10 Dec 2024

Truecaller

What is Truecaller's fraud insurance and how to avail it?

Truecaller, the leading caller identification app, has partnered with HDFC ERGO, one of India's top general insurance companies.

10 Dec 2024

Google

Lawsuit: Google-backed AI chatbot firm suggested teen to commit murder

Character. AI, a Google-backed AI chatbot company, is being sued for inappropriate content and harmful suggestions.

10 Dec 2024

Flipkart

What is Flipkart Pay Later and how to use it

Flipkart's Pay Later is a one-of-a-kind service that lets customers buy products without paying the entire price upfront.

10 Dec 2024

Paytm

How to invest in mutual funds using Paytm 

Investing in mutual funds has gained immense popularity owing to their high returns.

10 Dec 2024

Space News

Indian astronomers make key discovery in system with 3 suns

Indian astronomers from Odisha's National Institute of Science Education and Research (NISER) have uncovered a groundbreaking find in the GG Tau A solar system, located 489 light-years from Earth.

10 Dec 2024

Electric Vehicles

This 'air sponge' could save EVs from catastrophic fires

An innovative technology, created by Aspen Aerogels, has emerged as a significant breakthrough in electric vehicle (EV) safety.

10 Dec 2024

WhatsApp

Use WhatsApp as your personal note-taking app: Here's how

WhatsApp offers a unique feature that allows you to send messages to yourself.

10 Dec 2024

Myntra

How a Jaipur-based gang duped Myntra of ₹1.1 crore

Myntra, India's top e-commerce fashion platform, has been duped of ₹1.1 crore by a Jaipur-based gang.

10 Dec 2024

Amazon

Amazon sets up AI agent-focused R&D lab in San Francisco

Amazon has announced the opening of a new research and development facility, the Amazon AGI SF Lab, in San Francisco.

10 Dec 2024

Instagram

How to share your screen in an Instagram video call

Sharing your screen during an Instagram video call is a valuable tool for collaboration, remote learning, and various other purposes.

10 Dec 2024

Blue Origin

Blue Origin's biggest rocket, New Glenn, to launch by year-end

Blue Origin, Jeff Bezos's space exploration company, has announced that it is ready to launch the New Glenn rocket before 2024 ends.

10 Dec 2024

TikTok

TikTok seeks emergency injunction to delay US ban in January

TikTok has launched a legal battle in the US, requesting an emergency injunction to postpone the enforcement of a law that endangers its existence.

10 Dec 2024

Manchester City

Manchester City's AI platform lets you design Haaland's next kit

Leading English football club Manchester City has launched a first-of-its-kind competition, allowing fans to design the team's future kit using artificial intelligence (AI) technology.

10 Dec 2024

Google

Google's chip solves problem in minutes, supercomputers take billion years!

Google's Quantum AI has unveiled its latest quantum chip, Willow. This state-of-the-art chip can exponentially reduce errors as more qubits are utilized, a major breakthrough in the field of quantum error correction.

10 Dec 2024

OpenAI

OpenAI's Sora AI model converts your words into hyperrealistic videos

OpenAI has launched Sora Turbo, an advanced version of its artificial intelligence (AI) video generation model.

09 Dec 2024

WhatsApp

WhatsApp resolves bug that compromised 'View Once' privacy feature

WhatsApp has finally fixed a bug that was compromising its "View Once" privacy feature.

09 Dec 2024

Australia

Drinking coffee could add nearly 2 years to your life

A comprehensive study by the University of Coimbra in Portugal has revealed that regular coffee consumption could be linked to a longer lifespan.

09 Dec 2024

Reddit

Reddit announces AI-powered search tool to take on ChatGPT

Popular online forum Reddit has started testing a new conversational AI tool called 'Reddit Answers.'

09 Dec 2024

Cybercrimes

Shocker! Mumbai man loses ₹58 lakh to cyber fraud

A 60-year-old design consultant from Navi Mumbai has been duped of ₹58 lakh by cybercriminals.

09 Dec 2024

NASA

Geminid meteor shower peaks this week: How to watch

One of the last celestial events of the year, the Geminid meteor shower, will peak between December 13-14.

09 Dec 2024

Finland

Nokia design archive launches online to reveal history of mobiles

Nokia, the Finnish telecommunications giant that ruled the global mobile phone market in the late 1990s, is finally getting its design legacy preserved in an online archive.

09 Dec 2024

Apple

iOS 18.2, Apple's biggest software update yet, releases today

Apple is all set to unveil the next generation of its artificial intelligence (AI) features, dubbed Apple Intelligence, with the iOS 18.2 update, which is expected to be released later today.

09 Dec 2024

Swiggy

How to redeem a Swiggy Money Voucher Code

Swiggy, India's leading online food delivery service, has expanded its horizons with grocery delivery (Swiggy Instamart) and package delivery (Swiggy Genie).

09 Dec 2024

Apple

Apple might bring cellular connectivity to future Macs: Report

Apple is said to be mulling the addition of cellular connectivity into its future Mac laptops, according to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman.

09 Dec 2024

Google

Google Photos introduces 'Recap' to let you revisit 2024 memories

As 2024 comes to an end, Google has launched a new feature called "Recap" in its Photos app. The innovative tool aims to help users relive their most unforgettable moments from the past year.

09 Dec 2024

Truecaller

How to use call recording feature on Truecaller 

Popular caller identification app Truecaller offers a call recording feature for its users.