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Creators of AI-based death prediction tool warn against scam imitations

The creators of Life2vec, an advanced death prediction tool developed by American and Danish researchers, have issued a warning about fraudulent imitation apps.

30 Apr 2024

Climate Change

UK scientists develop material that absorbs carbon faster than trees

UK scientists have made a significant breakthrough in the fight against climate change, by developing a porous substance capable of storing substantial amounts of greenhouse gases.

30 Apr 2024

Russia

Meet Ruviki: Russia's state-controlled version of Wikipedia

Russia has launched a state-controlled version of Wikipedia known as Ruviki.

30 Apr 2024

Google

Google trims down 3D animal models in Search feature

In a subtle move, Google has significantly reduced the number of 3D models available in its Search feature.

30 Apr 2024

ChatGPT

ChatGPT's 'memory' feature enables personalized interactions for paying customers

OpenAI has expanded access to its 'memory' feature for ChatGPT Plus subscribers, with the exception of those located in Europe or Korea.

30 Apr 2024

Garena Free Fire MAX

Free Fire MAX codes for April 30: How to redeem

Garena Free Fire MAX has released a new set of redemption codes for today.

30 Apr 2024

Apple

Apple's next-gen Vision Pro headset postponed to 2026

Apple's next-generation Vision Pro headset will not be released anytime before late 2026, according to reports.

29 Apr 2024

Indian Railways

Indian Railways introduces app-based booking for unreserved, platform tickets

Indian Railways has revolutionized its ticketing system, by enabling app-based booking for unreserved and platform tickets.

29 Apr 2024

Motorola

Motorola to launch new TWS earphones in India soon

Motorola is gearing up to expand its personal audio product line in India with the introduction of its true wireless earphones.

29 Apr 2024

Samsung

Samsung Galaxy F55 to launch at ₹27,000: Check expected features

Samsung is gearing up for the launch of the Galaxy F55 in the Indian market.

29 Apr 2024

Samsung

Samsung scraps battery enhancement plans for Galaxy S25 Ultra

Samsung is reportedly maintaining the battery capacity of the Galaxy S25 Ultra at 5,000mAh to reduce component costs of its upcoming flagship smartphone.

29 Apr 2024

ChatGPT

OpenAI's image generator shows gender bias in business roles

A recent research by Finder has revealed a gender bias in the depiction of business roles by OpenAI's text-to-image generator.

29 Apr 2024

WhatsApp

WhatsApp unveils channel update forwarding facility in latest iOS update

WhatsApp has released a new stable update for its iOS users, version 24.8.85, now available on the App Store.

29 Apr 2024

Apple

Leak reveals Apple iPhone 16's design upgrades

Apple's iPhone 16 series is expected to launch in approximately five months, and the tech industry is already buzzing with anticipation for the forthcoming iPhones.

29 Apr 2024

Blinkit

Sony PS5 Slim gets cheaper by ₹5,000; now costs  ₹49,990

Sony has announced a "Summer Sale" for its recently launched PlayStation 5 Slim in India.

29 Apr 2024

Climate Change

CDRI prepares to present telecom resilience study at COP29

The Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure (CDRI), an India-led initiative, will unveil a new study on strengthening telecommunications infrastructure against disasters, at the upcoming COP climate conference.

29 Apr 2024

Apple

Apple resumes talks with OpenAI to build chatbot for iPhones

Apple has reportedly resumed negotiations with OpenAI, the creators of ChatGPT, to incorporate artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities into iOS 18.

29 Apr 2024

China

Huawei's latest flagship smartphone is powered by Kirin 9010 SoC

TechInsights, a Canda-headquartered IC research firm, has conducted an exhaustive analysis of Huawei's Pura 70 smartphone.

What to expect from the second Global AI Safety Summit?

The second Global AI Safety Summit, a significant event in the field of artificial intelligence (AI), is set to commence soon.

29 Apr 2024

Apple

New Apple Pencil to feature haptic feedback and gestures

Apple is set to host its 'Let Loose' event on May 7, where it will introduce the latest iPad Pro and iPad Air models.

29 Apr 2024

Meta

Meta's AI ad platform is glitching, overspending on budgets

Meta's automated advertisement platform, Advantage Plus shopping campaigns, is facing criticism for overspending on ad budgets and underdelivering on sales.

29 Apr 2024

Flipkart

Nothing Phone (2a)'s Blue color variant launched at ₹24,000

Nothing has introduced a new Blue color edition of the Phone (2a) in India.

Why you should not use face, thumb to unlock phones

A recent ruling by the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals in California has ignited a debate on the legality and privacy implications of biometric phone unlocking.

Chinese tech firm launches AI robot that can fold laundry

Chinese tech firm Stardust has recently launched its latest robot, the Astribot S1. It is backed by artificial intelligence (AI) technology.

29 Apr 2024

Apple

Apple's new iPad Pro to boast M4 chip, AI features

Apple's upcoming iPad Pro models could be equipped with the advanced M4 chip, skipping the M3 chip, according to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman.

29 Apr 2024

iOS

Nintendo emulator Delta is on its way to iPads

The Delta emulator, a popular Nintendo emulator, has recently been introduced on the Apple App Store.

29 Apr 2024

Google

Google Play Store now allows concurrent app downloads, installations

Google has rolled out a feature that allows concurrent downloads and installations of apps via the Play Store.

29 Apr 2024

Apple

Apple's iOS 18 update to overhaul native apps on iPhones

Apple is preparing to reveal its latest operating system, iOS 18, at the upcoming WWDC 2024 developer conference, on June 10.

29 Apr 2024

Android

Google Chat to get AI-powered summarization feature

Google is on the brink of launching an innovative artificial intelligence (AI) feature for Google Chat on Android.

29 Apr 2024

Garena Free Fire MAX

Garena Free Fire MAX codes for today: How to redeem

Garena Free Fire MAX, the popular battle royale game developed by 111 Dot Studios, has released redeem codes for today.

29 Apr 2024

Health & Wellness

Diabetes drug may help treat alcohol use disorder: Study

A recent study published in The Journal of Clinical Psychiatry, suggests that semaglutide, a drug typically used for weight loss and diabetes management, may also be beneficial for individuals struggling with alcohol use disorder (AUD).

28 Apr 2024

Health & Wellness

Celebrities investing in anti-aging stem cell treatments despite side effects

John Cleese, the acclaimed British actor and comedian, publicly disclosed his use of experimental anti-aging treatments.

28 Apr 2024

Indian Ocean

Swift heating of Indian Ocean may result in disastrous outcomes

A recent study led by Roxy Mathew Koll, a climate scientist at the Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology (IITM) in Pune, warns of potential catastrophic consequences due to the rapid warming of the Indian Ocean.

28 Apr 2024

Health & Wellness

Organ transplants may lead to changes in personality, sexual orientation

Recent scientific research suggests that organ transplants may lead to unexpected outcomes, including significant shifts in personality and sexual orientation.

28 Apr 2024

Startups

Chennai-based start-up to develop electric air taxi by March 2025

Chennai-based start-up, The ePlane Company, is planning to develop a certifiable prototype of an electric air taxi by March 2025.

28 Apr 2024

TikTok

India's action on TikTok could influence US litigation: FCC chief

India's action against TikTok might influence US courts, as ByteDance is expected to challenge the US move to ban its video-streaming service.

28 Apr 2024

India

India to ink 6G co-operation agreement with European body

India's Bharat 6G is on the verge of finalizing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Europe's Industry Alliance 6G, according to HT Mint.

28 Apr 2024

Japan

Japanese satellite successfully interacts with space debris, snaps image

In a significant space mission, a Japanese satellite has successfully interacted with a three-ton chunk of rocket debris, BBC reports.

28 Apr 2024

Ireland

Archaeologists uncover structures possibly serving as 'Pathways for the Dead'

In a significant archaeological breakthrough, ancient structures believed to be "pathways for the dead" have been discovered in Baltinglass, County Wicklow, Ireland.

28 Apr 2024

Elon Musk

Elon Musk dismisses theories of alien involvement in MH370 disappearance

SpaceX CEO, Elon Musk, has dismissed theories suggesting extraterrestrial involvement in the disappearance of Malaysia Airlines flight MH370.