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08 Sep 2023

Google

Google Chrome users receiving "Privacy Sandbox" pop-up: How it works

Google has begun rolling out Privacy Sandbox, a new feature designed to replace third-party cookies, to all Chrome users.

08 Sep 2023

Google Maps

How to save locations on Google Maps using emojis

Google Maps has unveiled a new feature that allows you to save your favorite locations with emojis, making the app more user-friendly and personalized.

08 Sep 2023

Reliance Industries

Reliance, NVIDIA partner to build indigenous large language AI model

Reliance Industries and NVIDIA have announced a partnership to build a large language model tailored for generative AI applications in India.

08 Sep 2023

Space News

Sunspot eruption hurls solar flares that may reach Earth today

A powerful M2-class solar flare may be headed toward Earth today, reports SpaceWeather.com.

08 Sep 2023

Biology

Mysterious golden orb discovered near coast of Alaska puzzles scientists

A remotely operated underwater vehicle, belonging to NOAA Ocean Exploration, discovered a puzzling golden orb at a depth of 3,300m off Alaska's coast.

08 Sep 2023

OPPO

OPPO A38 debuts in India as Redmi 12 rival

OPPO has launched its latest 4G smartphone, the OPPO A38, in India after unveiling it in the UAE earlier this week.

08 Sep 2023

Google

Google Pixel 8 series' pre-booking in India begins October 5

Google has confirmed the launch of its Pixel 8 series on October 4 at the 'Made by Google' event. The event will also debut the Pixel Watch 2 and new color options for the Pixel Buds Pro.

08 Sep 2023

Threads

Thread's keyword search expands to more countries, including India

Meta's social media app, Threads, has expanded its keyword search feature to more English and Spanish-speaking countries, including India, following successful tests in Australia and New Zealand.

08 Sep 2023

Huawei

Huawei Mate X5 foldable debuts with 5,060mAh battery: Check features

Huawei has unveiled its latest foldable smartphone, the Mate X5, in China.

08 Sep 2023

ChatGPT

ChatGPT's website traffic drops for three months straight in August

OpenAI's ChatGPT, the super popular artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot, has experienced a decline in monthly website visits for the third month in a row in August, according to analytics firm Similarweb.

08 Sep 2023

Research

Human kidney grown inside pigs in China: Here's how

Chinese scientists have achieved a world first by successfully growing kidneys containing human cells within pig embryos.

08 Sep 2023

Microsoft

Microsoft's Copilot Copyright Commitment will protect AI users from lawsuits

Microsoft has announced its Copilot Copyright Commitment, pledging to protect customers against copyright infringement lawsuits related to its artificial intelligence products.

08 Sep 2023

Apple

New flaw in Apple devices allowed spyware infection, researchers claim

Researchers at digital watchdog group Citizen Lab said on Thursday that they have discovered a critical flaw in Apple devices.

08 Sep 2023

WhatsApp

WhatsApp for Android introduces general group chat in communities

WhatsApp is releasing a new update, carrying version ID 2.23.19.6 on the Android beta, which introduces a general group chat feature for communities.

08 Sep 2023

Morgan Stanley

Morgan Stanley to soon unveil its AI chatbot for bankers

Morgan Stanley is set to launch a generative artificial intelligence chatbot, this month. It has been in testing with 1,000 financial advisers for quite some time now.

08 Sep 2023

Research

Tonga volcanic eruption unleashed fastest ocean flows ever documented

The 2022 eruption of the Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha'apai volcano in Tonga, in the southern Pacific Ocean, triggered the fastest underwater currents ever measured, according to a study published in the journal Science.

08 Sep 2023

X

X's recent terms of service update swaps 'tweet' for 'post'

X has unveiled its updated terms of service, which will be effective from September 29.

08 Sep 2023

Garena Free Fire MAX

Garena Free Fire MAX's September 8 codes: Redeem exclusive rewards 

Garena Free Fire MAX is a popular battle royale game that offers impressive graphics, thrilling gameplay, and special codes to unlock rewards.

08 Sep 2023

Motorola

Moto Edge 40 Neo's launch date confirmed: Check features, pricing

Motorola is all set to launch its Edge 40 Neo model on September 14. The company recently teased the upcoming smartphone.

07 Sep 2023

Google

Google Chrome gets new look, more features, better malware protection

Google Chrome, the world's most popular browser, is getting a significant redesign to commemorate its 15th anniversary.

Human cartilage 'bioprinted' in space for the first time

American start-up Redwire Space has achieved a groundbreaking milestone by successfully "bioprinting" a human knee meniscus with living cells aboard the International Space Station (ISS).

07 Sep 2023

IBM

IBM reveals new AI models similar to OpenAI's GPT-4

IBM has introduced a set of new generative AI models, called the Granite series for its Watsonx data science platform.

07 Sep 2023

Apple

iPhone 15, 15 Pro dummies reveal design changes, color options

Apple's upcoming iPhone 15 series is set to come in new colors and with design changes, according to dummy models obtained by Apple Insider.

07 Sep 2023

Cybersecurity

LastPass data breaches behind crypto heists worth Rs. 300cr: Experts

Security experts are sounding the alarm as they uncover a concerning connection between a series of cryptocurrency heists and the 2022 LastPass data breaches.

07 Sep 2023

Latest Tech News

Opera's game-focused browser gets smarter with AI copilot

Opera has launched a new version of its GX browser that is specifically designed for gamers. It now features the same generative AI capabilities introduced with its One browser.

07 Sep 2023

Realme

Realme GT5 Pro may sport Snapdragon Gen 3 chipset

Realme is reportedly preparing to launch the Realme GT5 Pro, a new addition to its GT series.

07 Sep 2023

Vivo

Vivo V29e available for purchase in India: Check price, offers

Vivo's latest V29e smartphone is now up for grabs in India. The device was launched in the last week of August.

07 Sep 2023

Instagram

Instagram may soon allow sharing posts only with close friends

Instagram is testing a new feature that will allow users to share feed posts exclusively with their 'Close Friends' group.

07 Sep 2023

Tencent

Tencent claims its Hunyan AI is better than ChatGPT

China's most valuable internet company Tencent Holdings has introduced its artificial intelligence (AI) large language model, called Hunyuan.

07 Sep 2023

Clubhouse

Clubhouse is transitioning from live audio to group messaging

Clubhouse, the once-popular audio app, is shifting its focus from large-scale audio conversations to friend-centric voice chats.

07 Sep 2023

Israel

Scientists grow 'complete' human embryo models, without sperm or egg

Researchers at the Weizmann Institute of Science in Israel have created stem cell-based embryo-like structures (SEMs) that closely resemble the development of real human embryos, without using sperm, eggs or womb.

Aditya-L1 captures selfie and photographs Earth, Moon in one frame

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) shared images of Earth and the Moon captured by the Aditya-L1 spacecraft.

07 Sep 2023

YouTube

YouTube restricts advertisement format selection for content creators

YouTube is set to make significant changes to advertisement controls for creators, limiting their ability to choose specific ad formats for new videos.

07 Sep 2023

Japan

How Japan's SLIM lunar mission is different than Chandrayaan-3

Japan has successfully launched its lunar mission, the SLIM (Smart Lander for Investigating Moon) from the Tanegashima Space Center.

07 Sep 2023

WhatsApp

How to send HD photos and videos on WhatsApp

WhatsApp now supports HD videos, allowing users to send "clearer and crisper videos" in chat.

07 Sep 2023

OpenAI

OpenAI's first-ever developer conference set for November 6

OpenAI, the renowned AI company, has revealed plans to host its first-ever developer conference, OpenAI DevDay, on November 6.

07 Sep 2023

Apple

Apple is pouring millions daily to train its AI model

Apple is reportedly investing millions of dollars per day in artificial intelligence (AI) development, with a particular focus on conversational AI.

07 Sep 2023

Samsung

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 and Watch6 get Thom Browne treatment

Samsung has unveiled the Thom Browne Edition model for its Galaxy Z Fold5 and Galaxy Watch6, featuring the designer's signature color elements.

07 Sep 2023

Garena Free Fire MAX

Free Fire MAX codes for September 7: How to redeem

Garena Free Fire MAX has introduced its latest Booyah Pass for September. The Booyah Pass is a monthly subscription in the game that offers players a chance to grab exclusive rewards such as outfits, weapons, backpacks, and bundles.

07 Sep 2023

NASA

NASA's OSIRIS-REx mission to return asteroid samples on September 24

Later this month, NASA's OSIRIS-REx mission will return to Earth, bringing back samples from an asteroid, called Bennu.