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Gemini is now 20% faster than OpenAI's most advanced model
26 Jul 2024
Elon MuskMusk's Grok accused of spreading misinformation about US presidential elections
Elon Musk's premium AI chatbot service, Grok, is under scrutiny for allegedly disseminating false information about the upcoming US presidential elections.
26 Jul 2024
GoogleGoogle Chrome enhances malware detection, now scans password-protected files
Google is upgrading its Chrome malware detection system to include password-protected executable files for in-depth scanning, according to the Chrome Security team.
26 Jul 2024
HollywoodWhy Hollywood video game performers are opposing AI usage
Hollywood's video game performers, represented by the Screen Actors Guild-American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (SAG-AFTRA), have initiated a second strike over the use of artificial intelligence (AI) by major game studios.
26 Jul 2024
James Webb Space TelescopeResearch finds a mysterious hidden ocean within the Solar System
Recent observations from the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) suggest a potential subsurface ocean on Ariel, one of Uranus' five moons.
26 Jul 2024
Epic GamesFortnite to arrive on iPhones in EU via third-party stores
Epic Games, the creator of the popular game Fortnite, has announced plans to expand its reach by launching on third-party iOS app store AltStore PAL — exclusively available in the EU.
26 Jul 2024
Pacific OceanScientists discover 'new El Nino' impacting southern hemisphere weather
A new climate pattern, named the "Southern Hemisphere Circumpolar Wavenumber-4 Pattern," has been identified in the southwestern Pacific Ocean, near New Zealand and Australia.
26 Jul 2024
AppleApple's next big thing: Fabric that illuminates to show info
Apple is reportedly planning to develop fabric displays for future devices, including the HomePod, iPhone cases, and Apple Watch bands.
26 Jul 2024
North KoreaNASA data breach: US offers $10M for North Korean hacker
Rim Jong Hyok, a North Korean military intelligence operative, has been indicted by a federal grand jury in Kansas City, Kansas.
26 Jul 2024
AnthropiciFixit claims Anthropic's AI scraper hit website 1 million times
Anthropic, an artificial intelligence (AI) firm, is facing accusations of breaching anti-AI scraping policies with its ClaudeBot web crawler.
26 Jul 2024
MarsDid life once thrive on Mars? A rock holds clues
NASA's Perseverance rover has unearthed a rock on Mars, named "Cheyava Falls," that may hold clues to ancient life.
26 Jul 2024
Mark Zuckerberg'For my daughters': Mark Zuckerberg reveals story behind gold chain
Mark Zuckerberg, CEO of Meta, has finally addressed the internet's curiosity regarding his recent appearances sporting a gold chain and pendant.
26 Jul 2024
ResearchForget batteries! This device turns Wi-Fi signals into electricity
A team of researchers from the National University of Singapore (NUS) has developed a revolutionary technology capable of converting ambient radio frequency (RF) signals, such as those from Wi-Fi and cellular networks, into usable electricity.
26 Jul 2024
Artificial Intelligence and Machine LearningPolitician who lost her voice speaks again thanks to AI
Congresswoman Jennifer Wexton, a Virginia Democrat, has regained her ability to speak clearly through an artificial intelligence (AI) program.
26 Jul 2024
GoogleGoogle's AI matches human brilliance in solving Math Olympiad problems
Google DeepMind, a leading artificial intelligence (AI) research team, has developed an AI system that can solve intricate mathematical problems.
26 Jul 2024
ChatGPTSearchGPT: OpenAI declares war on Google with new search engine
OpenAI has announced the development of a new AI-powered search engine named 'SearchGPT.'
25 Jul 2024
HMD GlobalHMD launches affordable 5G smartphones you can repair at home
HMD Global has introduced its first set of smartphones in India: HMD Crest and Crest Max.
25 Jul 2024
US GovernmentUS considers legalizing AI jailbreaking to uncover biases, training data
The US government is currently contemplating an exemption to the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) that would allow researchers to bypass the terms of service on AI tools without legal consequences.
25 Jul 2024
LGBTQ+LGBTQ+ dating app bolsters privacy for athletes at Paris Olympics
Grindr, the widely-used LGBTQ+ dating app, is implementing enhanced privacy measures for athletes participating in the 2024 Paris Olympic Games.
25 Jul 2024
NASA2024's first supermoon to dazzle skywatchers on August 19
Skygazers are eagerly anticipating the first supermoon of 2024, set to illuminate the skies on August 19.
25 Jul 2024
Elon MuskMusk praises Zuckerberg's AI achievements, now we have seen everything
In an unexpected turn of events, Elon Musk has publicly lauded the recent accomplishments of tech rival Mark Zuckerberg.
25 Jul 2024
AppleApple Maps now works on the web: Take on Google?
Apple has launched a web version of Apple Maps, marking a significant expansion of the navigation service.
25 Jul 2024
James Webb Space Telescope6x bigger than Jupiter: NASA's Webb telescope discovers giant exoplanet
The James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) has photographed an exoplanet that is estimated to be nearly six times bigger than Jupiter.
25 Jul 2024
Science and TechnologyScientists develop new batteries that maintain efficiency even at 100°C
Researchers have developed a new generation of lithium metal batteries that can withstand high temperatures and offer an extended lifespan and increased safety.
25 Jul 2024
BoeingWhen will Sunita Williams return? No one knows for sure
NASA and Boeing are preparing to announce the return plans for astronauts Sunita Williams and Barry Wilmore, who have been aboard the International Space Station (ISS) longer than initially planned.
25 Jul 2024
CybercrimesNoida doctor falls victim to 'Digital Arrest' scam, loses ₹59L
In a recent instance of cybercrime, Dr. Puja Goyal, a Noida-based physician, was swindled out of ₹59 lakh in a 'digital arrest' scam that is gaining traction in the Delhi-NCR region.
25 Jul 2024
RedditWhy Reddit won't allow search engines to index its content
In a significant move, Reddit has begun blocking all search engines except Google from indexing its content.
25 Jul 2024
AndroidTired of taking wrong flyover? Google Maps finally provides solution
Google Maps has announced a series of updates in India, aimed at improving user navigation.
25 Jul 2024
ResearchScientists genetically modify common fly to eat more human poop
A team of scientists from Sydney's Macquarie University in Australia is genetically modifying black soldier flies to increase their consumption of human waste.
25 Jul 2024
OxygenScientists have discovered oxygen where it shouldn't be
Scientists have potentially discovered oxygen creation on the Pacific Ocean floor, contradicting the long-standing assumption that oxygen is exclusively produced in the presence of sunlight through photosynthesis.
25 Jul 2024
AppleUltra-thin design, single camera: Rumor details 'iPhone 17 Slim' variant
Apple's next-generation iPhone 17 series will feature an ultra-thin model, according to renowned analyst Ming-Chi Kuo.
25 Jul 2024
CybersecurityPiramal Group denies breach after hacker claims data theft
A hacker has reportedly stolen data pertaining to thousands of current and former employees of the Indian multinational conglomerate, Piramal Group.
25 Jul 2024
GoogleThis new search engine lets you track data leaks
Tim Libert, a former engineer at Google and current privacy researcher, has created a new search engine named 'WebXray' with the aim of exposing privacy violations on the internet.
25 Jul 2024
CybercrimesFooled by stolen ID, US firm hires North Korean hacker
US-based security vendor, KnowBe4, recently revealed an incident where it unknowingly hired a North Korean hacker.
25 Jul 2024
Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO)ISRO astronauts to receive NASA training for upcoming ISS stay
Two astronauts from the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) are set to commence training at NASA's Johnson Space Center in Houston, Texas, early next month.
25 Jul 2024
BingMicrosoft introduces AI summaries in Bing search amid Google's retreat
Microsoft is pushing the boundaries of its artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities with the introduction of Bing generative search.
25 Jul 2024
RobotsWhy scientists want regulation for 'living robots'
A team of multidisciplinary researchers has raised concerns over the rapid development and lack of regulation in the field of "living robots."
25 Jul 2024
MicrosoftCrowdStrike apologizes with $10 gift cards after global IT outage
Cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike has extended an apology to its partners for a botched update that crashed millions of computers worldwide last week.
25 Jul 2024
International Space Station (ISS)NASA streams 4K video to ISS using breakthrough laser tech
NASA's Glenn Research Center in Cleveland has successfully streamed 4K video from an aircraft to the International Space Station (ISS) and back.
24 Jul 2024
GoogleMicrosoft-backed foundation releases open map data sets to rival Google
The Overture Maps Foundation (OMF), supported by tech industry leaders Microsoft, AWS, and Meta, has unveiled its first open map data sets.
24 Jul 2024
Elon MuskX's AI-powered 'More About This Account' is giving inaccurate replies
Elon Musk's social media platform, X, has introduced a new feature named "More About This Account."
