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Survival of the luckiest: New study challenges Darwin's evolution theory

According to a recent study by Matthew Zipple, an evolutionary biologist at Cornell University, luck could be an important factor in evolution.

09 Jan 2025

Cybersecurity

AI-powered malware could breach security systems in seconds: NATO-backed start-up

A NATO-backed UK start-up, Goldilock, has warned that artificial intelligence (AI) could be used to power cyber weapons capable of bypassing even the most advanced security systems.

09 Jan 2025

Reddit

IIT Roorkee's email blunder—'Dear Idli Chutney No Sambhar'—goes viral 

An unexpected email greeting from the administration of the Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) 2025 bring organized by IIT Roorkee has taken social media by storm.

09 Jan 2025

Elon Musk

Grok iOS app now live in some countries including India

Elon Musk's artificial intelligence (AI) firm, xAI, has started rolling out a standalone iOS app for its AI chatbot, Grok.

CES 2025: 7 hi-tech gadgets you can buy right now

The ongoing Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas is displaying a ton of innovative gadgets.

#CES2025: This robotic swimming pool cleaner holds a Guinness record

Tech firm iGarden has unveiled its latest innovation, the TurboX Master robotic pool cleaner, at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES).

09 Jan 2025

Elon Musk

Real-world data for AI training exhausted? Elon Musk thinks so

Elon Musk, owner of AI firm xAI, has agreed with other AI experts that the pool of real-world data to train AI models is almost empty.

09 Jan 2025

Microsoft

Microsoft rolls back Bing Image Creator update following quality complaints

Microsoft is rolling back an update it pushed on the AI model of Bing Image Creator, its image-editing tool.

Google's new feature delivers personalized podcasts based on your interests

As part of its Search Labs initiative, Google has introduced a new feature called "Daily Listen."

Meet Omi, personalized AI wearable that can 'read' your mind

San Francisco-based start-up, Based Hardware, has unveiled a revolutionary artificial intelligence (AI) wearable device called Omi. The announcement was made at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas.

ISRO delays SpaDeX docking event once again: Here's why

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has announced a delay in its ambitious Space Docking Experiment (SpaDeX), owing to an unexpected drift between the two mission satellites.

08 Jan 2025

Indian Government

Why weather forecasts in India will become more accurate soon

The Indian government is mulling a policy that would make it mandatory for domestic airlines to share weather data, collected during takeoffs and landings, with the India Meteorological Department (IMD).

08 Jan 2025

Meesho

Share your Meesho finds: A guide

Looking to grow your sales or share great deals with friends? Meesho makes it easy!

08 Jan 2025

Paytm

Unable to add card to Paytm? Try these steps

The process of adding a new credit or debit card to your Paytm wallet on an Android device is quick and easy, and it significantly increases the ease of making payments.

08 Jan 2025

Android

Never settle again! Personalize Swiggy food options in minutes

Tired of scrolling endlessly to find the perfect meal? Swiggy's customization features make your food ordering experience quicker, smarter, and tailored to your tastes!

08 Jan 2025

Meta

Why Meta will show eBay listings on Facebook Marketplace

Meta has announced plans to launch a pilot project in Germany, France, and the US.

08 Jan 2025

Amazon

Keep your cart neat with Amazon's 'Save for Later' trick

Ever spotted something amazing on Amazon but weren't quite ready to hit "Buy Now"?

08 Jan 2025

Android

Discover how Truecaller makes call recording simpler than ever

Want to keep track of important phone calls or relive those special conversations?

08 Jan 2025

Flipkart

Want faster deliveries? Here's how to manage saved addresses

Tired of typing your address every time you shop on Flipkart? Say goodbye to the hassle of manual entry with Flipkart's "Saved Addresses" feature!

08 Jan 2025

Android

Know how to enable 'Do Not Disturb' on Android

In the modern world of constant digital buzz, taming notifications and eliminating distractions is crucial for focus and productivity.

08 Jan 2025

Jio

Lower latency, faster downloads: Jio's 5.5G network debuts in India

Chinese tech giant OnePlus launched its flagship handsets, the OnePlus 13 and OnePlus 13R, in India yesterday.

08 Jan 2025

India

Space warfare: India is building an integrated satellite communication grid

India's defense forces are planning to build an integrated satellite communication grid.

08 Jan 2025

Space News

Enjoyed Quarantids? Now mark your calendars for Lyrid meteor shower

Just days after the Quarantid meteor shower dazzled stargazers on January 2-3, it's time to mark calendars for the next celestial marvel—the Lyrid meteor shower.

SpaDeX satellites docking tomorrow: When, how to watch ISRO's event

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) will attempt the docking of its SpaDeX satellites on January 9.

IISc: Breakthrough research could help lower pain for cancer patients

Scientists from the Indian Institute of Science's (IISc) Center for Neuroscience (CNS) have made a major discovery in understanding how certain brain regions coordinate to manage chronic pain in mice.

Sunita Williams to conduct 6.5-hour-long spacewalk on THIS date

NASA astronauts Nick Hague and Commander Sunita Williams are gearing up for the first spacewalk of 2025, set for Thursday, January 16.

08 Jan 2025

Elon Musk

SpaceX Starship's 7th test flight delayed to 'sometime next week'

SpaceX's CEO Elon Musk has announced a delay in the seventh test flight of the company's ambitious Starship launch vehicle.

McAfee launches AI-powered deepfake detector in India at ₹500

Global leader in online security, McAfee, has launched its latest product, the McAfee Deepfake Detector, in India.

08 Jan 2025

Mars

How NASA can bring back samples from Mars in 2030s

NASA has proposed two new innovative ways to bring back critical samples from Mars to Earth by the 2030s.

World's first wooden satellite, LignoSat, deployed in space

The world's first-ever wooden satellite, LignoSat, has been successfully deployed into Earth's orbit.

08 Jan 2025

Social Media

Enron Egg— the portable nuclear reactor everyone's talking about—is fake

The "Enron Egg," a supposed micro nuclear reactor to power your home for a decade, has been exposed as a hoax.

08 Jan 2025

Google

ALS drug by Google's anti-aging subsidiary fails clinical trial 

Calico, Google's anti-aging subsidiary, has announced disappointing results from its first-ever drug trial.

08 Jan 2025

Reliance Jio

Jio warns of international call scam: How to protect yourself

Reliance Jio has warned its users about a widespread 'premium rate service scam,' also known as 'international call scam.'

08 Jan 2025

Google

Own Google Pixel 4a? You may be entitled to compensation

Google has announced a new software update for its Pixel 4a devices to improve battery stability.

08 Jan 2025

Samsung

You can now pre-book Samsung Galaxy S25 series in India

Ahead of the official launch event on January 22, Samsung has opened the pre-reservation of its upcoming Galaxy S25 series in India.

08 Jan 2025

India Post

Indian government URLs are redirecting public to scam websites: Report 

Several Indian government websites continue to unknowingly redirect users to fake online platforms, a report by TechCrunch has revealed.

ISRO shares 1st scientific data from Aditya-L1 solar observatory

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has released the first batch of scientific data from Aditya-L1, India's space-based solar observatory.

08 Jan 2025

Apple

Here's when Apple will launch iPhone SE4 and new iPads

Contrary to recent speculations of a January release, Apple's upcoming iPhone SE 4 (or iPhone 16E) and new iPad models are now expected to launch by April.

V Narayanan is ISRO's new chief: 5 facts about him

The Indian government has appointed V Narayanan as the new Chairman of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) and Secretary of the Department of Space, effective January 14.

08 Jan 2025

OpenAI

OpenAI's Sam Altman faces sexual abuse lawsuit filed by sister

OpenAI's CEO Sam Altman is facing a lawsuit from his sister Ann Altman, who has accused him of sexual abuse.