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NYC to test AI technology for gun detection in subways

28 Mar 2024

White House

White House announces AI guidelines for federal government: Key points

The White House has taken a significant step toward regulating artificial intelligence (AI) within the federal government.

28 Mar 2024

Google

Google to launch Pixel 9 in three sizes this year

Google is reportedly preparing to launch three distinct variants of the much-anticipated Pixel 9 smartphone in 2024, according to information by 91mobiles.

28 Mar 2024

OpenAI

OpenAI launches initiative to reward innovative developers: How it works

OpenAI, a prominent artificial intelligence research lab, has recently announced a new initiative in collaboration with a select group of US-based developers.

Streamline your learning: How to plan content and foster performance

Canvas is an educational platform that streamlines digital classroom management for educators.

28 Mar 2024

YouTube

Deceptive 'slippage bot' cryptocurrency scam is circulating on YouTube

A fraudulent scheme involving a so-called "slippage bot" has been identified on YouTube, exploiting the artificial intelligence model ChatGPT to entrap individuals in a cryptocurrency scam.

Elevate your note-taking experience: Here's how

Evernote is a widely used tool for note-taking and managing information, favored for its seamless device synchronization and robust search features.

28 Mar 2024

Google

Google launches 'Style Recommendation' feature for shoppers in the US

Google has introduced a new feature called Style Recommendations, designed to help shoppers refine their searches on the company's mobile website or apps.

28 Mar 2024

Google

Google announces language translation feature for 'Circle to Search' tool

Google has announced an upgrade to its Circle to Search tool, now featuring a language translation function.

28 Mar 2024

Meta

Meta enabling anti-transgender hate speech on its platforms, says GLAAD

GLAAD, a prominent global LGBTQ+ media advocacy organization, has accused Meta of facilitating the spread of anti-transgender hate speech across its platforms.

28 Mar 2024

Israel

Israel launches extensive facial recognition initiative in Gaza: Here's why

Israel has reportedly initiated a comprehensive facial recognition program in the Gaza Strip, as per The New York Times.

28 Mar 2024

Microsoft

White-colored Xbox Series X console in the works: Expected features

Microsoft appears to be on the verge of unveiling a white variant of its Xbox Series X console, as per leaked images shared by @Exputer.

Here's how you can improve your podcast's efficiency

Overcast is a favored podcast app with a user-friendly interface and robust features.

28 Mar 2024

LinkedIn

LinkedIn tests TikTok-inspired short video feed on its app

LinkedIn, Microsoft's professional networking platform, is experimenting with a new feature that mirrors the short-form video feed of TikTok.

28 Mar 2024

Elon Musk

Elon Musk announces free premium perks for high-engagement X users

Elon Musk, the owner of X, has recently announced a significant change in the platform's approach.

28 Mar 2024

Garena Free Fire MAX

Free Fire MAX codes for March 28: How to redeem

Garena Free Fire MAX has issued fresh redemption codes for today i.e. March 28.

27 Mar 2024

Apple

Apple users facing the brunt of sophisticated phishing attacks

In a recent wave of sophisticated phishing attacks, Apple users have found themselves in the crosshairs.

Nuclear fusion necessary to meet AI's energy needs: Sam Altman

Artificial intelligence (AI) is becoming a voracious consumer of energy, potentially leading to a surge in electricity demand that could put pressure on our power grid.

Ex-Yahoo CEO's start-up rolls out 2 new AI-backed apps

Sunshine, a start-up co-founded by ex-Yahoo CEO and early Google employee Marissa Mayer, has rolled out two new apps - event organization and photo sharing.

27 Mar 2024

Google

YouTube purged 9 million videos in Q4 2023: Here's why

In a sweeping move, global video streaming giant YouTube has axed over nine million videos worldwide in the last quarter of 2023.

27 Mar 2024

Samsung

Samsung-backed Leonardo AI misused for creating nonconsensual celebrity porn images

Leonardo AI, a renowned artificial intelligence (AI) image-generating platform, has been implicated in the production of nonconsensual explicit images of celebrities.

27 Mar 2024

WhatsApp

WhatsApp working on 5 new features to improve user experience

WhatsApp, Meta's globally popular messaging app, is set to roll out a host of new features aimed at elevating the user experience.

Getting real-time traffic updates just got easier! Here's how

Waze is a community-driven navigation app that provides real-time traffic and road information.

27 Mar 2024

Paytm

Paytm rolls out direct FASTag recharge amid regulatory challenges

Paytm has unveiled a new feature that allows users to recharge their FASTags directly via its mobile app.

27 Mar 2024

Research

Human brains growing larger with each generation, says study

A groundbreaking study has found that the human brain has been gradually growing in size over generations.

Airtable unveils AI features to enhance productivity for paid users

Airtable, a renowned productivity platform, has recently launched Airtable AI. This innovative feature offers users the ability to generate AI summaries, categorize data, and translate content.

27 Mar 2024

Microsoft

Microsoft to boost Teams platform with advanced AI capabilities soon

Microsoft is set to supercharge its Teams platform with the integration of its AI-powered tool, Copilot.

27 Mar 2024

Research

This revolutionary ultrafast camera records 156.3 trillion frames per second

A team of scientists has unveiled an ultrafast camera, known as SCARF (swept-coded aperture real-time femtophotography), that can capture images at a staggering rate of 156.3 terahertz (THz).

27 Mar 2024

Microsoft

Google unveils Chrome browser for Snapdragon-backed Windows laptops

Google has launched a new iteration of its Chrome browser, specifically tailored for Windows laptops running on Qualcomm Snapdragon processors.

27 Mar 2024

United Kingdom

Data center power usage to go up sixfold in 10-yrs

John Pettigrew, who leads the National Grid, has recently put forth a suggestion for an ultra-high voltage onshore transmission network in the UK.

27 Mar 2024

X

Musk's AI chatbot Grok to be accessible to premium subscribers

Elon Musk, the founder of xAI, has revealed that Grok, his company's AI chatbot, will soon be available to all premium subscribers on the social media platform X.

27 Mar 2024

Microsoft

Tech titans champion the AI PC concept: Here's why

Tech powerhouses Microsoft, Intel, Qualcomm, and AMD have been championing the concept of an "AI PC" for some time.

27 Mar 2024

Apple

Apple's WWDC 2024 to be held from June 10-14

The annual Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) hosted by tech giant Apple is scheduled to take place from June 10 to June 14 this year.

How to improve clarity, engagement, and correctness of your writing

Grammarly serves as an advanced digital writing assistant, designed to enhance users' writing abilities.

27 Mar 2024

Meta

Facebook's secretive 'Project Ghostbusters' exposed: Here's everything we know

In 2016, Facebook embarked on a secretive mission dubbed "Project Ghostbusters."

Calling all budding chefs! Here's how to master meal-planning

SideChef is an app that transforms cooking into a simple, accessible activity for everyone, regardless of their culinary expertise.

27 Mar 2024

Garena Free Fire MAX

Free Fire MAX codes for March 27: How to redeem

Garena Free Fire MAX has released new redemption codes, allowing players to receive free rewards to boost their progress in difficult stages.

27 Mar 2024

Meta

Meta urged to reassess 'shaheed' moderation policy by Oversight Board

The Oversight Board has called on Meta, the umbrella company of Facebook and Instagram, to reassess its moderation policy concerning the Arabic term 'shaheed.'

26 Mar 2024

Google

Google Pixel 6a discontinued ahead of I/O 2024 event

Google has ceased sales of its mid-tier smartphone, the Pixel 6a, ahead of the much-anticipated Google I/O 2024 event slated for May 14.

26 Mar 2024

Florida

US Governor DeSantis mandates parental consent for kids on internet

Florida's Governor, Ron DeSantis, has put into effect House Bill 3 (HB 3), a law that tightens the rules around social media use for those under 16 years of age.

26 Mar 2024

Telegram

Telegram Premium subscription available for free but comes with risks

Telegram has rolled out a new feature dubbed "Peer-to-Peer Login" or P2PL, which rewards users with a Telegram Premium subscription.

26 Mar 2024

Slack

Tips to streamline your workflow at the workplace

Slack stands as a vital communication tool for teams, providing a searchable platform where conversations, files, and individuals are easily accessible.

26 Mar 2024

X

X exodus grows amid Elon Musk's disruptive influence on platform

The number of active daily users on X is falling under Elon Musk's leadership, as indicated by the recent data highlighted by NBC News.

26 Mar 2024

Apple

Apple collaborates with Baidu for AI technology in Chinese products

Apple, the US tech giant, has chosen to collaborate with Baidu, China's premier search engine provider, to meet its artificial intelligence (AI) technology requirements.

Here's how you can improve your typing speed and accuracy

Keybr is an online tool crafted to enhance users' typing speed and accuracy.

26 Mar 2024

Google

Google's AI search feature leads users to spam sites

Google's Search Generative Experience (SGE), a feature powered by artificial intelligence, has been reportedly guiding users to spam sites laden with malware.

US and UK sanction alleged Chinese cyber espionage entities

The US and the UK have taken punitive measures against Chinese individuals and groups, believed to be behind a widespread cyber espionage campaign that targeted politicians, journalists, and critics of Beijing.

Learning new languages just got easier! Here's how

Duolingo is a language learning platform that gamifies mastering new languages.

26 Mar 2024

Elon Musk

US judge dismisses Elon Musk-owned X's lawsuit against anti-hate group

In a noteworthy turn of events, US Federal Judge Charles Breyer dismissed a lawsuit lodged by Elon Musk's X Corp against the Center for Countering Digital Hate (CCDH) on Monday.

26 Mar 2024

TikTok

TikTok forms 'youth council' to tackle safety issues on platform

TikTok has officially formed a 'youth council' consisting of 15 teenagers from a diverse range of countries such as the United States, UK, Brazil, Ireland, Indonesia, Kenya, Mexico, and Morocco.

26 Mar 2024

Garena Free Fire MAX

Garena Free Fire MAX's redeem codes released for March 26

Garena Free Fire MAX, the enhanced version of the original Garena Free Fire, has unveiled fresh redeem codes on Tuesday, March 26, 2024.

25 Mar 2024

Apple

European Commission begins antitrust probes into Apple, Meta, and Google

The European Commission has launched five separate investigations into tech giants Apple, Google, and Meta.

25 Mar 2024

Realme

Realme's new display can achieve 6,000-nits of peak brightness

Realme has unveiled a groundbreaking display, in collaboration with BOE.

25 Mar 2024

China

Everything we know about China's first hydrogen-powered train

China has completed a trial run of its inaugural hydrogen-powered train, signifying a substantial advancement in its quest for greener urban transport.

25 Mar 2024

Spotify

Spotify exploring e-learning opportunities in UK: Check courses and fees

Spotify is branching out into e-learning by piloting freemium video courses in the UK.

25 Mar 2024

Xiaomi

Xiaomi India may soon launch a flagship killer: Expected features

Xiaomi recently unveiled the Civi 4 Pro in China, which is now rumored to be introduced in India as Xiaomi 14 Civi.

25 Mar 2024

Samsung

Samsung Galaxy S23 series set for One UI 6.1 update

Samsung revealed plans to upgrade its Galaxy S23 series with the latest One UI 6.1 software last month.

25 Mar 2024

Samsung

Samsung Galaxy Watch7 series could offer double the internal storage

Samsung is predicted to double the internal storage on its forthcoming Galaxy Watch7 series, according to SamMobile.

25 Mar 2024

Samsung

Samsung finally incorporates 'Seamless Updates' feature: How it works

Samsung has now integrated the Seamless Updates feature, initially launched by Google in 2016, into its latest Galaxy A55 5G smartphone.