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16 Feb 2024

Meta

Meta charging 30% fee on boosted posts in iOS apps

Meta has announced that starting later this month, advertisers will face a 30% fee when boosting the visibility of their posts, on Facebook and Instagram's iOS apps.

16 Feb 2024

YouTube

YouTube now lets users crop, remix music videos for Shorts

YouTube has introduced a Remix feature for its mobile app, allowing users to transform music videos into Shorts.

16 Feb 2024

Google

This Pixel-exclusive feature may soon come to other Android smartphones

Google Labs is currently experimenting with a feature called "Talk to a live representative," according to the X user Sterling (@GreenShades9).

US offers $15mn reward for information on ALPHV ransomware gang

The US State Department is offering a whopping $10 million reward for information, that could help identify or locate key leaders of the ALPHV/Blackcat ransomware gang.

16 Feb 2024

Google

Google Messages to let users edit what they've recently sent

Google is said to be developing a new feature for its messaging app, allowing users to edit recently sent messages, according to TheSpAndroid blog post.

16 Feb 2024

TWS earphones

Bose Ultra Open Earbuds are now available: Check features, price

Bose has unveiled its newest audio wearable, Ultra Open Earbuds, for users to enjoy tunes while staying connected to their environment.

16 Feb 2024

Google

How Google's Gemini 1.5 AI model fares against its predecessor

US tech giant Google has unveiled its upgraded AI model, Gemini 1.5, a mere two months after the debut of the original Gemini.

16 Feb 2024

OpenAI

OpenAI's Sora model can generate 60-second videos from text prompts

OpenAI has unveiled Sora, an innovative video-generation model that brings written text to life by creating realistic and imaginative scenes.

16 Feb 2024

Garena Free Fire MAX

Free Fire MAX codes for February 16: How to redeem

Garena Free Fire MAX has introduced a fresh batch of redemption codes.

15 Feb 2024

SpaceX

Odysseus spacecraft launched by SpaceX blasts off to the Moon

SpaceX made history today by launching the Nova-C lunar lander, "Odysseus," created by private aerospace firm, Intuitive Machines.

15 Feb 2024

HP Laptops

HP launches desktop you can use on the move

HP has launched the Envy Move, a sleek and portable all-in-one desktop system, in India.

15 Feb 2024

Microsoft

Hackers utilizing LLMs like ChatGPT to enhance cyberattacks, says Microsoft

Microsoft and OpenAI have uncovered that hackers are taking advantage of large language models (LLMs) like ChatGPT, to enhance their cyberattacks.

15 Feb 2024

Apple

Apple Vision Pro users are already returning headsets: Here's why

A surge in returns of the $3,500 Apple Vision Pro headset has caught the attention of social media users, coinciding with the end of the 14-day return window.

15 Feb 2024

X

Terrorists purchasing blue checks on X, alleges Tech Transparency Project

A report by the nonprofit Tech Transparency Project (TTP) claims that X, is selling premium subscriptions to individuals and organizations under US sanctions.

15 Feb 2024

Slack

Slack gets AI features: Channel recaps, thread summarization, and more

Slack is stepping up its game with a range of AI features, designed to help users stay on top of lengthy threads and unread messages.

15 Feb 2024

Garena Free Fire MAX

Garena Free Fire MAX releases redeem codes for February 15

Garena Free Fire MAX, an enhanced version of the popular battle royale game Garena Free Fire, has released its redeem codes for February 15.

14 Feb 2024

China

China seeks instrument developers for Chang'e 8 Moon mission

The China National Space Administration (CNSA) is inviting domestic entities to develop key instruments for the Chang'e 8 mission. It is set to launch in 2028.

14 Feb 2024

Mark Zuckerberg

Meta Quest 3 superior to Apple Vision Pro: Mark Zuckerberg

In a recent Instagram video, Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg shared his thoughts on Apple's Vision Pro and Meta's Quest 3 headset.

14 Feb 2024

Google

Meet Stract: An open-source search engine taking on Google

Stract is a new open-source search engine created by Mikkel Denker, a coder from the Technical University of Denmark.

14 Feb 2024

OpenAI

Protests at OpenAI's San Francisco office calling for AI boycott

A group of activists recently protested near OpenAI's San Francisco headquarters, urging for an AI boycott.

14 Feb 2024

Google

Google's Gemini retains even deleted conversations for up to 3-years

Google's AI assistant, Gemini, has a privacy policy that might surprise you.

14 Feb 2024

Garena Free Fire MAX

Garena Free Fire MAX: How to redeem today's codes

Garena Free Fire MAX has released its latest batch of redeem codes for February 14, giving players the opportunity to snag free in-game items such as skins, weapons, diamonds, gold, and more.

14 Feb 2024

OpenAI

ChatGPT now 'remembers' you for more meaningful conversations

OpenAI is introducing a "memory" feature for ChatGPT, designed to make the chatbot more personal and intelligent.

13 Feb 2024

NOTHING

Nothing announces Phone (2a) will be launched on March 5

London-based tech start-up Nothing is set to reveal its Phone (2a) smartphone on March 5 during an event called "Fresh Eyes."

13 Feb 2024

Sam Altman

UAE can become world's AI regulatory sandbox: Sam Altman

OpenAI's Sam Altman has suggested that the United Arab Emirates (UAE) could become the world's "regulatory sandbox" for experimenting with artificial intelligence (AI) technologies.

13 Feb 2024

Google

Google to expand Gemini AI app's availability to headphones

Google's Gemini app is gearing up to extend its reach to headphones.

Meet Goody-2: The 'most responsible' AI chatbot redefining ethical boundaries

AI chatbots like OpenAI's ChatGPT and Google's Gemini are becoming increasingly powerful.

13 Feb 2024

Apple

Apple releases Vision Pro update for easy passcode reset

Apple has released a new update for its Vision Pro mixed reality headset, tackling a major issue that had left users puzzled.

13 Feb 2024

Taliban

Taliban shuts down 'queer.af' LGBTQ+ Mastodon instance: What's next?

The Afghanistan government, now under Taliban control, has unexpectedly shut down the "queer.af" Mastodon instance, as reported by 404 Media.

13 Feb 2024

NASA

Collins Aerospace's spacesuit for NASA passes crucial microgravity test

Collins Aerospace, a private firm working with NASA, has made progress in developing new spacesuits for astronauts working outside the International Space Station (ISS).

13 Feb 2024

X

Elon Musk's X introduces 'Creator Targeting' feature for advertisers

Elon Musk's social media platform X, previously known as Twitter, is launching a new 'Creator Targeting' feature.

13 Feb 2024

Amazon

Amazon Prime Video drops Dolby Vision, Atmos for basic subscribers

Amazon Prime Video has announced that Dolby Vision HDR and Dolby Atmos surround sound are no longer part of the basic subscription.

13 Feb 2024

Garena Free Fire MAX

Garena Free Fire MAX codes for today: How to redeem

Garena Free Fire MAX, the hit battle royale game from 111 Dot Studios, has released redeem codes for today i.e. February 13.

12 Feb 2024

Xiaomi

Redmi Buds 5, with 38-hour battery life, launched in India

Xiaomi-owned Redmi has launched its newest true wireless stereo (TWS) earbuds, the Redmi Buds 5, in India.

12 Feb 2024

Apple

Apple Vision Pro's 'ideal form' may take 4 generations

Apple's Vision Products Group thinks it could take four generations for the Vision Pro headset to reach its "ideal form."

12 Feb 2024

Samsung

Pre-orders for Samsung Galaxy Book4 laptop series begin in India

Samsung is now accepting pre-orders for its Galaxy Book4 series in India, with the laptops set to hit stores by the end of February.

12 Feb 2024

Elon Musk

Mapping out plan to colonize Mars, says Elon Musk

Elon Musk, the visionary billionaire and founder of SpaceX, wants to move one million people to Mars.

12 Feb 2024

Robots

Woman died after robot burnt hole in organs, says lawsuit

A tragic incident in Florida, US has led to a lawsuit against Intuitive Surgical Inc., the company behind the Da Vinci surgical robot.

Imran Khan uses AI-generated video to claim Pakistan poll victory

In a shocking twist, both ex-Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif and his political opponent Imran Khan claimed victory in Pakistan's 2024 general elections.

12 Feb 2024

Garena Free Fire MAX

Garena Free Fire MAX codes for today: How to redeem

Garena Free Fire MAX, a popular battle royale game in India, has released a fresh batch of codes for today, providing players the chance to win diamonds, vouchers, and other in-game rewards.