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04 Aug 2023

Apple

Apple could use motion tracking to boost Siri's voice recognition 

Apple has filed a patent application titled "Keyword Detection Using Motion Sensing." It's a lip-reading program that could enhance Siri's voice recognition capabilities.

Airbus and Voyager Space to build successor to ISS

Voyager Space and Airbus are joining forces to create Starlab, a commercial space station set to replace the International Space Station (ISS) once it retires in 2031.

04 Aug 2023

Chandrayaan-3

ISRO will perform crucial operation on Chandrayaan-3 around 7pm tomorrow

Chandrayaan-3 is just a couple of weeks away from creating history. The spacecraft has covered about two-thirds of its journey to the Moon, per the Indian Space Research Agency (ISRO).

04 Aug 2023

Apple

Amazon sale: Get iPhone 14 at its lowest price ever

Apple iPhone 14 is selling at its lowest-ever price since launch, making it a fantastic opportunity for those looking to buy the premium handset.

04 Aug 2023

Xiaomi

Budget-friendly Redmi 12 5G goes on sale: Should you buy

The Redmi 12 5G is now up for grabs. It stands out as one of the most affordable 5G phones in India.

04 Aug 2023

Microsoft

Microsoft criticized for irresponsible and negligent cybersecurity practices

Microsoft recently disclosed a massive breach on its Azure platform, affecting around 25 organizations and traced back to Chinese hacking group Storm-0558.

NASA's JWST records stunning details of Ring Nebula

The James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) has captured a breathtaking image of Ring Nebula, or Messier 57 (M57), unveiling intricate details of the cosmic object.

04 Aug 2023

Elon Musk

AI.com domain now leads to Musk's X.ai instead of ChatGPT

AI.com, a coveted two-letter domain, has switched hands from OpenAI to Elon Musk's X.ai. Previously, the domain redirected to ChatGPT, OpenAI's web interface.

04 Aug 2023

Samsung

Samsung Crystal Vision 4K TVs launched starting at Rs. 34,000

Samsung has introduced its Crystal Vision 4K TV line-up in India.

04 Aug 2023

Google

Google will notify you if your contact info appears online 

Google has revamped its "results about you" dashboard, making it simpler for users to locate and remove personal information from search results.

04 Aug 2023

OnePlus

OnePlus Nord CE3 5G's sale in India starts 12pm today

The OnePlus Nord CE3 5G will go on sale in India starting today. The phone bears a price tag of Rs. 26,999 for the 8GB/128GB trim. The 12GB/256GB model costs Rs. 28,999.

04 Aug 2023

Garena Free Fire MAX

Garena Free Fire MAX's August 4 codes: How to redeem

Garena Free Fire Max was introduced in India after the Free Fire version was banned by the government.

03 Aug 2023

Alibaba Group

Alibaba takes AI fight to Meta with 2 open-source models

Alibaba's cloud computing unit, Alibaba Cloud, has launched two open-source AI models, Qwen-7B and Qwen-7B-Chat, each with seven billion parameters.

NHAI launches 'Rajmargyatra' mobile app to enhance highway travel experience

National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has launched a mobile app called 'Rajmargyatra' to improve the highway experience.

03 Aug 2023

Central Government

Government tables Digital Personal Data Protection Bill in Lok Sabha

The government has introduced the Digital Personal Data Protection Bill, 2023 in Lok Sabha, despite opposition from MPs who wanted it referred to a Parliamentary committee.

AI investments to reach $200 billion by 2025: Goldman Sachs

Goldman Sachs predicts that AI investments could skyrocket to $200 billion globally by 2025.

03 Aug 2023

WhatsApp

WhatsApp could soon introduce email security feature: What it is

WhatsApp is working on a new security feature that will allow you to link your account to your email address.

03 Aug 2023

Meta

Meta is bringing UFC-themed VR experience to Horizon Worlds

Meta is stepping up its game with a UFC-themed VR experience in Horizon Worlds.

03 Aug 2023

X

X now allows Blue subscribers to download videos

X—formerly known as Twitter—has brought in a new feature for paid subscribers, allowing them to download videos directly from the website.

India restricts import of laptops, computers to boost local manufacturing

India's Ministry of Commerce and Industry has imposed an immediate import restriction on laptops, tablets, and servers to boost local manufacturing.

03 Aug 2023

Latest Mobile Phones

Nothing Phone-inspired Infinix GT 10 Pro debuts at Rs. 20,000

Infinix has launched its new gaming phone, the GT 10 Pro, in India.

03 Aug 2023

China

China mulls limiting smartphone usage by children to 2 hours 

China's Cyberspace Administration (CAC) is proposing new rules to tackle smartphone addiction in kids.

03 Aug 2023

Google

New Google Chrome features will help you save time

Google is at the top of the search market. The tech giant has always focused on making it easy for people to search for what they want.

03 Aug 2023

Fossils

Ancient whale in Peruvian desert may be heaviest animal ever

Scientists have uncovered fossils of a new whale species, called Perucetus colossus, which could potentially be the most massive animal to have ever existed.

03 Aug 2023

Elon Musk

Elon Musk wants Tim Cook to lower App Store fees

Elon Musk plans to ask Tim Cook to adjust the App Store fees X pays on subscriptions to boost creators' earnings.

03 Aug 2023

Garena Free Fire MAX

Free Fire MAX's codes for August 3: Unlock exclusive rewards

Garena Free Fire MAX players can win several rewards in the Twist Top-Up event by using diamonds, the in-game currency.

02 Aug 2023

Fitbit

Google's Fitbit app to sport a new design, additional features

Fitbit users, get ready for a major app redesign led by Google that is set to be released later this year.

02 Aug 2023

NASA

What happens if astronaut dies in space? Know NASA's protocols

NASA's protocols for handling astronaut deaths are designed to be dignified.

02 Aug 2023

Samsung

Samsung's new 110-inch Micro-LED TV costs over Rs. 1 crore

Samsung just launched its 110-inch Micro-LED Smart 4K TV in India, priced at a whopping Rs. 1,14,99,000.

How AI can revolutionize breast cancer screening

A recent large-scale trial in Sweden involving over 80,000 women found that using artificial intelligence (AI) in breast cancer screening is safe and can reduce radiologists' workload by nearly 50%.

NASA's JWST unveils secrets of Jovian moons Io and Ganymede

The James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) has uncovered new information about Jupiter's moons Io and Ganymede.

Paralyzed man regains mobility with AI implant in the US

Keith Thomas, a New Yorker paralyzed from the chest down, regained some mobility and sensation thanks to an AI brain implant from Northwell Health's Feinstein Institute of Bioelectronic Medicine.

02 Aug 2023

OPPO

OPPO Find N3 to boast 100W fast charging support

The OPPO Find N3 series, comprising Find N3 and Find N3 Flip models, is expected to be launched in China in the coming weeks.

02 Aug 2023

X

X now allows users to hide their blue checkmark

X, formerly known as Twitter, now allows paid users to hide their verification checkmarks. This feature lets users enjoy subscription perks without flaunting their verified status.

02 Aug 2023

NASA

How NASA lost and regained signal from Voyager 2 spacecraft

NASA lost contact with Voyager 2 on July 21, after certain commands changed the spacecraft's orientation, causing its antenna to point two degrees away from Earth.

02 Aug 2023

Microsoft Teams

Microsoft Teams's new feature will reduce 'meeting fatigue'

Microsoft Teams now offers spatial audio for its desktop app on Windows and macOS, enhancing conference call experiences.

02 Aug 2023

YouTube

How YouTube is improving Shorts to take on TikTok, Instagram

YouTube Shorts is stepping up its game against TikTok and Instagram Reels with new creation tools like Green Screen, Cut, and Collab.

02 Aug 2023

Garena Free Fire MAX

Free Fire MAX codes for August 2: How to redeem

Garena Free Fire MAX's Clash Squad Season 20 is currently live. Clash Squad is a dedicated mode in the game that resets every two months, giving players a chance to rise through the ranks until they reach Grandmaster.

01 Aug 2023

Google

Google to make data transfer easy after GDPR probe

Google has committed to enhancing data portability for users and third-party operators in response to Italian competition watchdog AGCM's investigation.

01 Aug 2023

Google

YouTube videos may soon get AI-generated summaries

YouTube is experimenting with AI-generated video summaries to give users a quick glimpse of a video's content.