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17 Oct 2023

Narendra Modi

India plans to send astronauts to Moon by 2040 

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has announced ambitious plans for the nation's space program, including the establishment of an Indian space station by 2035 and sending the first Indian astronaut to the Moon by 2040.

17 Oct 2023

Google

Google commits $8 million to relief efforts in Israel, Gaza 

Google has pledged over $8 million in grants to local nonprofits offering aid to civilians affected by the ongoing crisis in Israel and Gaza.

17 Oct 2023

OPPO

OPPO Find N3's official images confirm key features

OPPO is preparing to launch its newest folding phone, the Find N3, this week.

17 Oct 2023

Xiaomi

Xiaomi's new HyperOS to replace MIUI after 13 years

Chinese smartphone maker Xiaomi has revealed its plans to launch a brand-new operating system called HyperOS.

AI chatbots could be used to plan biological attacks: Study

A study by the US-based Rand Corporation reveals that artificial intelligence models behind chatbots could potentially be used in planning bioweapon attacks.

17 Oct 2023

Snapchat

Snapchat launches content embedding for websites akin to Instagram, TikTok

Snapchat is stepping up its game by allowing websites to embed public content on the platform like Spotlight videos, Lenses, Public Stories, and Public Profiles.

17 Oct 2023

OpenAI

PwC partners with OpenAI to offer AI-generated consultations 

PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) is teaming up with OpenAI, the brains behind ChatGPT, to offer clients AI-generated guidance on complex issues in tax, legal, and human resources.

17 Oct 2023

OnePlus

OnePlus Open will come pre-installed with popular third-party apps 

OnePlus has announced that its debut foldable smartphone, the OnePlus Open, will come pre-installed with select third-party apps, including Facebook.

17 Oct 2023

Google

Google is offering Fitbit users $25 to 'study' their sleep 

Google is stepping up its game in the world of sleep health with a new Sleep Quality Study, conducted through its Health Studies app.

17 Oct 2023

China

China's Baidu claims its AI is on par with ChatGPT

Baidu's founder, Robin Li, has announced that their newest version of the generative AI model, Ernie 4.0, has matched OpenAI's advanced GPT-4 in terms of sophistication and general capabilities, Bloomberg reported.

17 Oct 2023

WhatsApp

WhatsApp's latest update lets you search for status updates, Channels

WhatsApp's latest update on the iOS beta version brings a handy search feature to the Updates tab, making it a breeze for users to find statuses and Channels.

17 Oct 2023

Space Science

Space start-up Agnikul raises $26.7mn to prepare for commercial launches

Indian space tech start-up Agnikul has raised $26.7 million to develop its small satellite rocket for commercial missions.

17 Oct 2023

Garena Free Fire MAX

Garena Free Fire MAX redeem codes for October 17

Garena Free Fire MAX enthusiasts can now snag thrilling rewards with the redeem codes released for October 17.

17 Oct 2023

European Space Agency

Hubble telescope photographs spiral galaxy in stunning details

NASA and ESA's Hubble Space Telescope has captured an amazing image of a spiral galaxy, called IC 5332, roughly 30 million light-years away in the constellation Sculptor.

16 Oct 2023

Spotify

Spotify introduces personalized in-app merch hub: How it works

Popular streaming platform Spotify has launched an in-app Merch Hub, a one-stop shop that lets you purchase personalized artist merchandise based on your listening preferences.

16 Oct 2023

Netflix

Netflix could raise subscription cost of its ad-free plans

Netflix's efforts to curb password-sharing have likely resulted in an estimated gain of six million subscribers during the third quarter.

16 Oct 2023

Xiaomi

Xiaomi 14 to offer 50MP LEICA cameras: See full specs

Xiaomi is rumored to launch its highly anticipated flagship Xiaomi 14 series later this month. A fresh leak on the Chinese microblogging site Weibo has given us a sneak peek at the specifications and design of the standard model.

16 Oct 2023

Samsung

Leaked camera specifications of Samsung's S24 Ultra reveal major upgrades

Samsung's upcoming flagship phone, the Galaxy S24 Ultra, is creating buzz for its impressive camera features, which have been revealed in a new leak.

Gaganyaan's first test flight on October 21: Know timings, significance

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has announced the first test flight of the Gaganyaan mission is set for Saturday (October 21) between 7:00am and 9:00am IST.

Chess grandmaster Praggnanandhaa partners with ISRO to promote science

Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) Chairman S Somanath announced on Monday that chess grandmaster Rameshbabu Praggnanandhaa will team up with the space agency to inspire young people in science and technology.

16 Oct 2023

Vivo

Vivo Y200 set to launch in India on October 23

Vivo has officially revealed the launch date for its upcoming smartphone, the Vivo Y200, in India.

16 Oct 2023

Realme

Realme GT5 Pro leak reveals everything about upcoming Android flagship

Realme's highly anticipated flagship, the Realme GT5 Pro, is rumored to debut later this year.

16 Oct 2023

Google

'Google for India' event on October 19: What to expect

The ninth edition of Google for India will take place on October 19 where the tech giant is expected to showcase some cool innovations in artificial intelligence (AI) and internet technologies.

16 Oct 2023

Garmin

Garmin MARQ Carbon Collection smartwatches revealed: Check prices, features

Garmin has introduced the MARQ Carbon Collection, an exciting addition to its MARQ (Gen 2) smartwatch series.

16 Oct 2023

Samsung

Samsung Z Flip5 Special Edition debuts in four new colors

Samsung has unveiled the Galaxy Z Flip5 Special Edition, and it is now listed on the company's official website.

16 Oct 2023

Apple

Apple's new device will update unboxed iPhones with latest software

Apple is reportedly working on a cool new technology that'll let iPhones get updated in-store before they even reach customers. The goal? To make the user experience even better.

16 Oct 2023

WhatsApp

WhatsApp will stop working on these Android smartphones by October-end

As the October 24 deadline looms, WhatsApp is gearing up to stop working on several older smartphones, leaving users with the choice to either upgrade their devices or lose access to the popular messaging app.

16 Oct 2023

Apple

Apple MacBook Pro, Air with M3 chipset launching in 2024

The buzz around Apple's upcoming MacBook Pro and MacBook Air models is growing, with Bloomberg's Mark Gurman predicting a 2024 release timeframe.

16 Oct 2023

Vivo

Vivo's Android 14-based OriginOS 4 to debut on November 1

Vivo will host its Developer Conference on November 1 and OriginOS 4 is set to be a major focal point of the event's announcements.

NASA's JWST finds ethane on three Kuiper Belt dwarf planets

A team of international astronomers have used NASA's James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) to study three fascinating dwarf planets in the Kuiper Belt, namely Sedna, Gonggong, and Quaoar.

16 Oct 2023

WhatsApp

WhatsApp makes it easier to find messages on web client 

WhatsApp is working on a new 'search message by date' feature for its web client, making it a breeze for users to find messages from specific dates within their conversations.

16 Oct 2023

Garena Free Fire MAX

Garena Free Fire MAX redeem codes for October 16

Garena Free Fire MAX has announced redeem codes for October 16.

15 Oct 2023

Apple

iPhone 16 Pro to get bigger screens, advanced connectivity features

Apple's next iPhone 16 lineup is set to debut after about 11 months.

15 Oct 2023

TikTok

TikTok responds to EU's disinformation concerns over Israel-Hamas conflict

TikTok has communicated its efforts to tackle hate speech and disinformation on its platform following the European Union's request for information in light of the recent conflict between Israel and Palestinian terror outfit Hamas.

15 Oct 2023

Apple

Apple's festive season sale live: Discounts on iPhones, Macs, iPads

Apple's annual festive sale is now underway in India, featuring a range of discounts and offers on products such as iPhones, iPads, Macs, and AirPods, among others.

15 Oct 2023

Meta

Meta's AI chat feature on Instagram raises privacy concerns

Meta's new AI personas are a group of characters played by celebrities and creators. Individuals can use it for chatting on platforms like Instagram, Messenger, and WhatsApp.

15 Oct 2023

Tesla

Tesla now stocks something beyond electric cars: It's brewed excitement!

Tesla has launched a limited edition CyberBeer set, available exclusively on its online store.

15 Oct 2023

Apple

iOS 17 lesser-known 'Screen Distance' feature combats eyestrain: Here's how

Apple's latest iOS operating system, the iOS 17, introduces a variety of new features and enhancements to the iPhones.

15 Oct 2023

Space News

This exoplanet could be the most metallic planet in existence

Researchers from Italy's University of Turin and the Thüringer Landessternwarte, Germany, have made an exciting discovery: exoplanet GJ 367b is likely completely made of solid iron!

15 Oct 2023

WhatsApp

WhatsApp introduces privacy call relay feature for Android, iOS beta

WhatsApp has introduced a new "Protect IP address in calls" feature designed to protect users' IP addresses and locations during calls.