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14 Oct 2022

Environment

Recycling mixed plastic wastes just got easier; no more separation

They say styrofoam cups, food covers, and beverage bottles cannot be recycled together. Well, not anymore. Researchers from Colorado have found a way around it.

14 Oct 2022

Asteroid

This house-sized asteroid can potentially destroy our homes

Asteroids are special. Can you believe that these space rocks with no particular direction or destination could be where water originated?

14 Oct 2022

Xiaomi

Redmi A1+ launched in India at Rs. 7,000: Check features

Xiaomi's sub-brand Redmi has introduced its latest budget smartphone in India, called the Redmi A1+.

14 Oct 2022

X

No more universal '@': Twitter's testing feature to limit mentions

Mentions is considered to be one of the best features of Twitter. It gives you the ability to reach anyone with a simple '@.'

14 Oct 2022

Apple iPad Pro

#DealOfTheDay: Apple iPad Pro (2021) is cheaper by Rs. 47,900

Amazon's Great Indian Festival sale is live. The e-commerce giant is offering big discounts on products from a range of consumer electronic brands.

14 Oct 2022

United Kingdom

UK company's first space launch attempt ends in Icelandic waters

Skyrora's hopes of launching a rocket into space took a hit as its first attempt ended in the icy waters of the Norwegian Sea.

14 Oct 2022

Garena Free Fire MAX

How to redeem Free Fire MAX codes for October 14?

If you are competing on the battleground, it is crucial to use different tools and tactics to survive.

14 Oct 2022

NASA

Is water closer than we think on Europa's icy crust?

The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) has predicted a large subsurface ocean on Europa, Jupiter's smallest Galilean moon, may contain more water than the combination of Earth's oceans.

13 Oct 2022

Lenovo India

Lenovo Tab P11 Pro (Gen 2) launched at Rs. 40,000

Lenovo has launched its latest mid-range tablet dubbed Tab P11 Pro (Gen 2) in India.

13 Oct 2022

Dell

Dell's Latitude 7230 Rugged Extreme tablet can take a beating

Dell has announced its tablet-cum-laptop Latitude 7230 Rugged Extreme.

13 Oct 2022

Amazon

Amazon changes rockets for its Kuiper satellites: Here's what happened

It won't be much longer before we get a glimpse of Amazon's internet-from-space. The first two satellites of the space-based Kuiper constellation will be launched early next year.

13 Oct 2022

Google Maps

Avoid pollution with Google Maps' air quality tracker: Here's how

Are you thinking about going out this weekend and are worried about the air quality in your area? Well, Google Maps has a trick up its sleeves that can make your worries disappear.

13 Oct 2022

Artemis 1

Will Artemis 1 be third time lucky on November 14?

It's time for take three of Artemis 1 mission. The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) has announced that it is targeting November 14 for the third launch attempt of the Space Launch System rocket and the Orion capsule.

13 Oct 2022

SpaceX

First space tourist Dennis Tito books a ride on Starship

How would you like to go on a weeklong trip around the Moon aboard a spacecraft on your next holiday? Does that sound too far-fetched?

13 Oct 2022

Garena Free Fire MAX

Garena Free Fire MAX's October 13 codes: How to redeem?

Garena's Free Fire MAX is a fascinating multiplayer battle royale game.

13 Oct 2022

NASA

NASA's Venus aerobot prototype excels test flights in Nevada

If the environment on Venus is not conducive for spacecrafts, can we try something else? Like a robotic balloon?

12 Oct 2022

Meta

Key takeaways from the Meta Connect 2022 event

Meta Connect 2021 saw the company then known as Facebook changing its name to Meta, signifying its metaverse ambitions.

12 Oct 2022

NASA

Perseverance Mars Rover faces unexpected glitch while picking rock samples

NASA's Perseverance Rover is diligently collecting rock samples as it parades the Jezero Crater on Mars.

12 Oct 2022

5G Technology

iPhones in India will get 5G in December, says Apple

Indian iPhone users' wait for 5G connectivity will not end anytime soon. Apple said the software update required to activate 5G on iPhones in India will be rolled out in December.

12 Oct 2022

Steve Jobs

AI creates fictional interview between Joe Rogan and Steve Jobs

Joe Rogan finally got his chance to interview Steve Jobs. No, Jobs did not come back from the dead and talked to Rogan.

12 Oct 2022

Meta

Meta launches Quest Pro VR headset at $1,500: Check features

After a year-long tease, Meta has finally unveiled the Quest Pro, its most advanced virtual reality headset at the Meta Connect 2022.

12 Oct 2022

NASA

NASA's DART mission successfully altered the asteroid's orbit forever

Here's the good news we have all been expecting. NASA has confirmed that the Double Asteroid Redirection Test (DART) has succeeded in altering the path of its target, Dimorphos.

12 Oct 2022

NASA

NASA's Dragonfly spacecraft will land at Titan's Selk Crater

NASA's Dragonfly is an Ocean Worlds Exploration Program (OWEP) equipped to probe Titan—Saturn's largest moon—for hints of chemical building blocks of life.

11 Oct 2022

YouTube

Now, you can have TikTok-like YouTube 'handle' for your account

YouTube has implemented a new method of account identification, known as 'Unique Handles.' It can now be seen on the channel's pages and Shorts.

11 Oct 2022

Latest Mobile Phones

Nokia G11 Plus, with 50MP camera, launched at Rs. 12,499

HMD Global has introduced Nokia G11 Plus as its latest budget smartphone in India.

11 Oct 2022

Xiaomi

Redmi Writing Pad debuts at Rs. 600: Check features

Xiaomi's sub-brand Redmi has introduced Writing Pad in India. It is basically a slate that can be used by kids and adults for note-taking or doodling purposes.

11 Oct 2022

NASA

How NASA successfully stopped the uncontrolled spinning of CAPSTONE spacecraft?

Team members of CAPSTONE—short for Cislunar Autonomous Positioning System Technology Operations and Navigation Experiment—have successfully executed a rescue operation to stop the spinning of NASA's spacecraft.

11 Oct 2022

iOS 16

Apple releases iOS 16.0.3 for buggy iPhone 14 series

Apple has released iOS 16.0.3 update for iPhone users, globally.

11 Oct 2022

Google

Google Pixel Fold tipped to launch around March next year

Google may introduce its first-ever foldable smartphone as early as March 2023, according to analyst, Ross Young. The handset is currently rumored to be called 'Pixel Fold.'

11 Oct 2022

CRISPR

Scientists use gene-edited sheep to develop treatment for Batten's disease

Gene-editing techniques are expanding horizons in the treatment of incurable diseases.

11 Oct 2022

Garena Free Fire MAX

How to redeem Free Fire MAX codes for October 11

Garena focused on improving the battle royale gaming experience and released Free Fire MAX in September 2021.

11 Oct 2022

Meta

These apps can steal your Facebook password, warns Meta

Remember downloading an app that didn't work at all? Well, it is possible that the app's sole purpose was to steal your Facebook password.

James Webb telescope reveals distant galaxy with a bone-like structure

The James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) continues to amaze us with incredible pictures of the unseen realm.

11 Oct 2022

Google Pixel Watch

Google Pixel Watch will get 3 years of WearOS updates

Just a few days after its debut, Google has now released a short document on the software updates for its first-ever smartwatch.

10 Oct 2022

Snapchat

How to use Snapchat's new 'Family Center' feature?

Snapchat has rolled out a new, in-app 'Family Center' feature in India.

10 Oct 2022

iPhone SE

Apple iPhone SE 4 will look similar to iPhone XR

Apple's next-generation iPhone SE will feature a 6.1-inch LCD screen with a notch.

10 Oct 2022

Sony Playstation 5

Sony PlayStation 5's pre-booking will begin on October 12

It's that time of the month gaming aficionados have been waiting for. Yes, it is time to get that elusive PlayStation 5.

10 Oct 2022

WhatsApp

WhatsApp to double Group participants limit to 1,024

WhatsApp Groups are about to become even bigger. Capped at 256 members for the longest time, the participant limits of the Groups have been seeing some "doubling efforts" recently.

10 Oct 2022

Chandrayaan

Chandrayaan-2 Orbiter reveals the Moon has abundance of sodium

For the first time, Chandrayaan-2's X-ray spectrometer has found an abundance of sodium on the Moon.