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WhatsApp introduces new text formatting tools for web client
WhatsApp has introduced new text formatting features for its web version, which include code block, quote block, and lists.
James Webb Space Telescope discovers doppelganger of Milky Way
Using the powerful James Webb Space Telescope (JWST), astronomers have discovered a distant galaxy that bears striking similarities to our own Milky Way.
Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak hospitalized over possible stroke in Mexico
Apple's co-founder Steve Wozniak was reportedly admitted to a hospital in Mexico City due to a potential stroke, as per Mexican news sources.
Online chat website Omegle shuts down after 14 years
After 14 years of operation, Omegle has officially closed its doors. The well-known free online service connected strangers for video and text chats, without requiring registration.
SpaceX cleared for 29th cargo mission to ISS
SpaceX's 29th cargo mission to the International Space Station (ISS) has been given the green light for launch.
NASA rolls out ad-free, no-cost streaming service: Everything to know
NASA has unveiled its premier on-demand streaming platform, called NASA+, along with an enhanced app that delivers unique content from the space organization.
Free Fire MAX codes for November 9: Claim exclusive rewards
Garena Free Fire MAX provides redeemable codes on a daily basis, that allow players to obtain exclusive in-game items like outfits, weapons, accessories, diamond vouchers, and premium packages.
Meta to mark AI-altered political, social ads from next year
Meta will require advertisers to voluntarily disclose if their political or social ads have been digitally manipulated, including through AI. The new policy will come into effect "globally," in 2024.
Google expands Home Panel feature to all Android 14 devices
Google has announced that the Home Panel feature will now be available on all Android devices running Android 14, expanding its reach beyond just Pixel smartphones and the Pixel Tablet.
Jio introduces plan with Swiggy One Lite subscription: Check benefits
Reliance Jio has unveiled a new prepaid recharge plan, priced at Rs. 866 that comes bundled with a Swiggy One Lite subscription. The new plan has a validity of 84 days.
JioPhone Prima 4G with UPI, WhatsApp support goes on sale
Jio's latest feature phone, the JioPhone Prima 4G, which was unveiled last month is now available for purchase in India.
Own an iPhone, Apple Watch? Get these updates now
Apple has rolled out new updates, titled iOS 17.1.1 and watchOS 10.1.1.
Samsung, Qualcomm oppose Centre's plans of live TV on phones
India is contemplating a policy that would require smartphone manufacturers to include hardware that would support live TV broadcasts, without relying on cellular networks.
Samsung leads India's smartphone sales chart for two consecutive years
The Q3 2023 report from the International Data Corporation (IDC) shows a 0.4% year-over-year (YoY) increase in smartphone market shipments in India.
Grand Theft Auto 6 expected to be announced this week
According to a Bloomberg report, Rockstar Games is rumored to unveil the long-awaited Grand Theft Auto VI as soon as this week.
Chrome lets you track memory usage across tabs: Here's how
Google Chrome has introduced a handy new feature that enables users to track how much memory each active tab is consuming.
Amazon forms new team to train its AI model 'Olympus'
Amazon has formed a new team to train its large language model (LLM) codenamed "Olympus," aiming to compete with leading models from OpenAI and Alphabet, according to a Reuters report.
WhatsApp to allow users track the reach of Channel updates
Popular instant messaging platform WhatsApp is working on a facility, that will allow users to track how many times a Channel update has been viewed.
Free Fire MAX codes for November 8: How to redeem
Garena Free Fire MAX has released a fresh bunch of redeemable codes for November 8.
SpaceX is gearing up for 80th orbital mission of 2023
SpaceX is all set for its 80th orbital mission this year.
Rashmika Mandanna deepfake: MeitY issues notice to social media platforms
The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) has directed social media platforms, such as Facebook, Instagram, X, and YouTube, to take down deceptive deepfake content within a day.
Government to issue unique Aadhaar-like customer ID to mobile users
The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) is putting the finishing touches on a new plan to assign unique customer IDs to mobile users.
Meta restricts generative AI ad tools for political campaigns
Meta, Facebook's parent company, has decided to prohibit political campaigns and advertisers from utilizing its upcoming generative AI advertising tools, according to Reuters.
Free Fire MAX codes for November 7: How to redeem
Garena Free Fire MAX has unveiled redeem codes for November 7.
OpenAI announces DALL-E 3 API, Audio API, and Whisper large-v3
OpenAI has announced several new APIs, including DALL-E 3 (a text-to-image model), and a new text-to-speech API.
OpenAI unveils GPT-4 Turbo: How it is better than GPT-4
OpenAI has unveiled GPT-4 Turbo, an upgraded version of its leading AI text generator, GPT-4, during its developer conference.
MediaTek Dimensity 9300's big GPU upgrades focus on AI, gaming
MediaTek has revealed its flagship Dimensity 9300 chipset, designed to rival Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 mobile platform.
ChatGPT may let you create personalized chatbots: How it'll work
ChatGPT maker OpenAI is preparing for a major update, which will allow subscribers to create personalized chatbots.
ASUS ROG Flow X13 gaming laptop now available in India
ASUS has introduced a new variant of the ASUS ROG Flow X13 gaming laptop in India, a powerful 2-in-1 device with impressive specs.
What is AI deepfake and how to protect yourself
In a disturbing turn of events, a viral deepfake video featuring actor Rashmika Mandanna has put the unsettling world of deepfakes into the spotlight, highlighting the perils of unregulated access to growing artificial intelligence (AI) technology.
iQOO 12 display specifications confirmed ahead of launch tomorrow
iQOO is gearing up to launch its iQOO 12 series, which will comprise the iQOO 12 and iQOO 12 Pro, in China tomorrow. The standard iQOO 12 smartphone is set to hit the Indian market on December 12.
British start-up develops tampon that can test for STIs
Daye, a British start-up focused on gynecological health, has created a new tampon that can screen sexually transmitted infections (STIs).
NASA's streaming service launches this week: Check what it'll offer
NASA is launching a new streaming channel, NASA+, on November 8.
OnePlus Open users reporting green line issue on display
OnePlus must hope that the occurrence of the green line problem doesn't turn into a widespread concern for its foldable flagship.
Vivo X100's key specifications confirmed ahead of November 13 launch
Vivo is gearing up to unveil its X100 series on November 13. The lineup will include three models: Vivo X100, Vivo X100 Pro, and Vivo X100 Pro+.
OPPO and OnePlus to showcase imaging strategies this week
OPPO will showcase its imaging strategies and advanced technology at the OPPO Imaging Strategic Communication Festival in Paris on November 8.
Sam Altman-backed start-up to unveil 'Ai Pin' on November 9
Humane, a start-up founded by ex-Apple executives, is set to unveil its much-awaited wearable device, the "Ai Pin," on November 9. The Sam Altman-backed start-up showcased the device recently at a Paris fashion show.
Apple to refresh iPad lineup in 2024: What to expect
Apple is set to refresh its entire iPad lineup in 2024, according to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman.
Elon Musk to integrate his AI start-up with X
Elon Musk has announced plans to integrate his AI start-up, xAI, into his social media platform X, formerly called Twitter.
Garena Free Fire MAX redeem codes for November 6
Garena Free Fire MAX players can now get free pets and skins using redeem codes.