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AI image of disabled veteran sparks viral reaction on Facebook
An image of a young woman, dressed in military attire and seated in a wheelchair, has gone viral on Facebook.
Social media users allege Adobe's policy update compromises privacy
Adobe's recent policy update has sparked concerns among social media users, who allege that the company now has full access to all user content.
Apple commits to minimum 5-year software updates but trails rivals
Apple has officially confirmed that its iPhone 15 lineup will receive a minimum of five years of software support, as per a document uploaded on the company's website.
Boeing's Starliner encounters additional helium leaks en route to ISS
Boeing's decade-long Starliner mission has run into new problems on its journey to the International Space Station (ISS), as reported by NASA.
Nothing Phone (3) launch probably delayed; CEO prioritizes AI
Nothing might have delayed the launch of its next flagship, the Phone (3).
Vivo X Fold3 Pro launched in India at ₹1.6 lakh
Vivo has officially introduced the X Fold3 Pro in India as its first foldable smartphone in the country.
Humane issues warning over AI Pin charging case's fire risk
Humane Inc., a AI start-up company, has urged users to cease using the charging case for its Ai Pin device due to a potential fire hazard.
Google Sheets unveils 'conditional notifications' feature: How does it work
Google Sheets has introduced a new feature named 'conditional notifications,' enabling users to create rules for receiving email alerts when specific spreadsheet cells are modified.
SpaceX Starship's fourth test flight today: How to watch livestream
SpaceX is preparing for the fourth test flight of its Starship rocket, scheduled for 5:00pm IST today.
YouTube tightens age restrictions on gun-related content following criticism
YouTube has updated its policy to impose age restrictions on certain gun-related videos and ban others outright.
US regulators investigate Microsoft, OpenAI, and NVIDIA over antitrust concerns
The US Justice Department and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) have commenced antitrust investigations into Microsoft, OpenAI, and NVIDIA, as reported by The New York Times.
Google acquires Cameyo to bring Windows apps to ChromeOS
Google has purchased Cameyo, a company recognized for creating virtualization tools that allow Windows apps to operate on ChromeOS devices.
Google Maps now stores location history on your mobile device
Google Maps is introducing a significant update to its privacy settings, changing how it handles user location data.
Mars in 40-days: Japanese company plans space elevator by 2050
Japanese company Obayashi Corporation has unveiled plans to construct a space elevator by 2050.
Garena Free Fire MAX releases redeem codes for June 6
Garena Free Fire MAX has unveiled redeem codes for June 6, 2024.
Boeing's Starliner successfully launches NASA astronauts after years of delays
Boeing has successfully launched astronauts into space for the first time, joining SpaceX as a second taxi service for NASA.
DARPA and Slingshot Aerospace develop satellite identification system for US
DARPA has collaborated with start-up Slingshot Aerospace, to create a system capable of identifying potentially harmful satellites concealed within mega-constellations.
Microsoft revives Windows 10 beta testing for new features
Microsoft has announced the revival of its beta testing program for Windows 10, aiming to test new facilities and improvements.
NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang signs woman's chest at tech event
Jensen Huang, the CEO of NVIDIA, was captured on video signing a woman's chest at the bustling Computex event.
AI professionals are advocating for 'Right to Warn' initiative
A group of former and current employees from leading AI companies, including OpenAI, Google DeepMind, and Anthropic, are advocating for a "Right to Warn" initiative.
Heatwaves pose deadly threat to people in US and Africa
Experts have warned about the lethal potential of heat waves, which could cause tens of thousands of deaths simultaneously.
OnePlus 13 to boast flagship SoC, 6,000mAh battery, 100W fast-charging
OnePlus's forthcoming flagship smartphone, the OnePlus 13, slated for an October release, will boast a hefty 6,000mAh battery with 100W wired charging capabilities.
MIT's new AI chatbot can simulate users' future selves
Researchers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) have created an AI-backed chatbot that simulates a user's older self.
X gets legal respite in Australia over church stabbing posts
Elon Musk's company, X, has expressed relief following the Australian eSafety commissioner's decision to drop a federal court case against the firm.
Bill Gates announces release of personal memoir in 2025
Microsoft co-founder, Bill Gates, has announced the release of his memoir titled Source Code: My Beginnings, set to hit the shelves on February 4, 2025.
Scientists find fungus feasting on plastic in Pacific Ocean
An international team of marine scientists has discovered a fungus, Parengyodontium album, capable of breaking down plastic waste in the Great Pacific Garbage Patch.
Google Messages revamps drafts display in list of conversations
Google Messages for Android has recently introduced a subtle but significant change to its draft messages display.
YouTube's 'Like' button mysteriously disappears when users press it
In a peculiar development, YouTube users have reported that the platform's 'like' button disappears when clicked.
Garena Free Fire MAX releases redeem codes for June 5
Garena Free Fire MAX, a renowned battle royale mobile game, has launched new redeem codes for today.
TikTok suffers cyberattack: Hackers target high-profile accounts via DMs
TikTok has acknowledged a "potential exploit" that is being used to target high-profile accounts, including those of media organizations and celebrities.
SpaceX's Starship megarocket receives FAA license for June 6 launch
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has officially granted a license to SpaceX for the launch of its upcoming Starship Flight 4 test mission.
What to expect at Meta Connect: Headsets, AI, and more
Meta has officially announced the dates for its significant tech event, Meta Connect 2024. It is scheduled for September 25 and 26.
Microsoft under EU scrutiny for alleged children's data collection
Microsoft is facing allegations of violating children's privacy in the European Union, following two complaints filed by Austrian advocacy group Noyb.
Leaked Google database exposes privacy and security breaches
A leaked internal database from Google has unveiled the tech giant's handling of privacy and security breaches, accidents, as well as other incidents.
Samsung files lawsuit against Oura ahead of Galaxy Ring launch
Samsung has initiated a lawsuit against Finnish start-up Oura, aiming to circumvent potential intellectual property disputes linked to the launch of the Galaxy Ring.
Burj Khalifa architects want to turn skyscrapers into gravity-powered batteries
Skidmore, Owings & Merrill (SOM), the architects behind the world's tallest building, Burj Khalifa, are joining forces with energy storage start-up Energy Vault.
Samsung Galaxy Watch FE fully revealed in latest leak
A significant leak has unveiled the design, features, and specifications of Samsung's upcoming Galaxy Watch FE.
Russia deploys AI in disinformation campaign ahead of 2024 Olympics
Microsoft cybersecurity researchers claim that Russia is using AI to launch a disinformation campaign against the International Olympic Committee (IOC).
Amazon under fire for selling counterfeit copies of anticipated book
Amazon recently sold counterfeit copies of "Imminent: Inside the Pentagon's Hunt for UFOs" by Luis Elizondo.
Intel announces new AI PC chips with major performance gains
Intel has officially unveiled its upcoming Lunar Lake chips for Copilot+ AI PCs, set to hit the market this fall.