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03 Jul 2024
GoogleHow to avoid Pixel 6 factory reset bug (Google recommended)
Google has published guidelines on how to avoid a factory reset bug on its Pixel 6, 6 Pro, and 6a devices without causing them to become inoperable or "brick."
03 Jul 2024
Latest LaptopsWatch: This laptop folds like a book with two screens
Chinese tech firm Acemagic has introduced the Acemagic X1, a unique dual-screen laptop.
03 Jul 2024
Artificial Intelligence and Machine LearningDid Figma's AI assistant steal from Apple? Tool gets pulled
Figma, a design software firm, has retracted its new tool, Make Designs, due to allegations that it generates designs remarkably similar to Apple's iOS weather app.
03 Jul 2024
Ashwini VaishnawIndia to launch ₹10,000cr AI mission in 2-3 months: Vaishnaw
'IndiaAI Mission,' the Centre's ₹10,000 crore initiative focused on AI proliferation, will be launched in the next two to three months, Union IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announced today.
03 Jul 2024
NetflixYou can now play Minesweeper through Netflix's app. Say what!
Netflix has expanded its gaming portfolio with the introduction of a reimagined version of the classic PC puzzle game, Minesweeper.
03 Jul 2024
BrazilBrazil bans Meta from training its AI on user data
Brazil's data protection authority, ANPD, has imposed a ban on tech giant Meta, forbidding the use of Brazilian personal data for training its artificial intelligence models.
03 Jul 2024
Google DocsProton takes on Google again, launches encrypted Google Docs variant
Proton has unveiled Proton Docs, its own version of Google Docs, integrated into the company's Drive cloud storage service.
03 Jul 2024
AndroidGoogle's Gemini AI to one up Siri with multi-window support
Google is reportedly set to introduce an innovative feature for Gemini AI, aimed at surpassing Siri on iPhones by incorporating multi-window support.
03 Jul 2024
GoogleGoogle's search algorithm still favors AI-generated spam over original content
A recent study has disclosed that Google's search algorithm ranks AI-made, SEO-focused content higher than original content.
03 Jul 2024
GoogleGoogle's AI innovations for Pixel 9 detailed in new leak
Google's upcoming flagship series, the Pixel 9, is expected to come with a range of AI features that are likely to be categorized under "Google AI" for the Pixel 9.
03 Jul 2024
AppleLeak suggests all iPhone 16 variants will house A18 chip
As anticipation builds for the launch of the iPhone 16 series, recent leaks hint at a significant shift in Apple's approach.
03 Jul 2024
Reliance JioJio, Airtel raise prices today: Here's all about new plans
Reliance Jio and Bharti Airtel, two of India's leading telecom companies, have announced a significant price hike on their data packs.
03 Jul 2024
AuroraUnderstanding solar storms: How Earth's magnetic field protects us
The stunning aurora observed in early May this year was a powerful demonstration of the might of solar storms.
03 Jul 2024
FacebookMeta unbans 'shaheed', the most moderated word on Facebook, Instagram
Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, will lift its ban on the Arabic word "shaheed," translating to "martyr" in English.
03 Jul 2024
GoogleGoogle's greenhouse gas emissions soar nearly 50% amid AI expansion
Google's greenhouse gas emissions have seen a significant increase of nearly 50% since 2019, as per the company's 2024 environmental report.
03 Jul 2024
ResearchAntikythera mystery solved? New research unravels secrets of 2,000-year-old 'computer'
Researchers from the University of Glasgow have utilized advanced gravitational wave research to shed light on the ancient Antikythera mechanism, often dubbed as the 'world's oldest computer.'
03 Jul 2024
JupiterMystery behind the hellish surface of Jupiter's moon Io revealed
NASA's Juno probe has revealed that Jupiter's moon Io, the most volcanically active celestial body in our Solar System, is fully covered in lava lakes.
03 Jul 2024
GoogleWorld's first AI dress is both creepy and cool
Imagine a dress adorned with AI-powered robotic snakes that move on their own. Sounds cool, right? Maybe a little creepy too.
02 Jul 2024
HasselbladOnePlus 13 specs roundup: Design, display, cameras, and more
The successor to the OnePlus 12, the OnePlus 13, is tipped to feature a host of upgrades.
02 Jul 2024
Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO)India's Aditya-L1 achieves stable orbit 1.5 million kilometers from Earth
India's premier space-based solar observatory, Aditya-L1, has successfully completed its first halo orbit around Lagrange Point 1 (L1).
02 Jul 2024
Nature Ecology and EvolutionComet impact may have triggered global firestorm 12,000 years ago
A recent study has revealed that a comet impact ignited the Earth approximately 12,000 years ago.
02 Jul 2024
Milky WayMilky Way has more dwarf galaxies than we thought
Astronomers have discovered two new dwarf galaxies, Virgo III and Sextans II, in a region of Milky Way already densely populated with such galaxies.
02 Jul 2024
Health & WellnessFuture of mobility: MIT develops brain-controlled prosthetic leg
Researchers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) have made a significant breakthrough in prosthetic technology, developing a leg that can be controlled using brain signals.
02 Jul 2024
ApplePaperless future? NFC tech might eliminate paper receipts and tickets
The NFC Forum, a consortium that includes Apple, Google, Sony, and Qualcomm, is developing a "multi-purpose tap" concept to enhance transaction standards.
02 Jul 2024
AmazonAmazon Prime Day 2024: Dates and deals for India announced
Amazon has officially declared the dates for its largest annual sale event, Amazon Prime Day 2024, in India.
02 Jul 2024
AppleApple's 'desi' touch: 6 India-specific features coming to iOS 18
Apple's upcoming iOS 18 is set to enhance the iPhone experience for Indian users with a range of country-specific features.
02 Jul 2024
Milky WayMilky Way's paradox: Why ancient stars appear younger than reality
Stars near the Milky Way's center are challenging traditional theories of stellar evolution, recent studies reveal.
02 Jul 2024
MarsChinese scientists discover moss capable of surviving on Mars
Chinese researchers have identified a desert moss, Syntrichia caninervis, that could potentially survive and grow in the harsh conditions of Mars.
02 Jul 2024
SamsungSamsung's Galaxy AI now speaks Hindi like a native
Samsung's research and development center in Bengaluru, India, has successfully developed a Hindi large language model for its Galaxy AI platform.
02 Jul 2024
Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning'Skeleton key' vulnerability found in AI tools, Microsoft urges caution
AI companies are facing a new challenge, as users discover innovative ways to circumvent the security measures in place, to prevent chatbots from aiding in illegal activities.
02 Jul 2024
GoogleGoogle Pixel 6 factory reset bug may leave phones unusable
Several owners of Google's Pixel 6, 6 Pro, and 6A handsets, have reported their devices becoming unusable or "bricked" after performing a factory reset.
02 Jul 2024
GoogleWhy EU is probing Microsoft-OpenAI and Google-Samsung AI deals
The European Union (EU) antitrust regulators have reportedly begun investigating artificial intelligence (AI) partnerships between tech giants for potential violations.
02 Jul 2024
MetaMeta replaces 'Made with AI' label on Instagram following complaints
Meta, the parent company of Instagram, has decided to replace its 'Made with AI' label with 'AI info' across its applications.
02 Jul 2024
EuropeEU says Meta's 'pay or consent' ad model violates DMA
The European Union (EU) has officially charged Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, with breaches of its Digital Markets Act (DMA).
01 Jul 2024
AppleSome Apple Intelligence features may be put behind a paywall
Apple is reportedly developing strategies to monetize certain advanced capabilities within its Apple Intelligence suite of AI features, according to Bloomberg.
01 Jul 2024
Blue OriginIndian citizen could fly to space aboard Blue Origin's rocket
An Indian citizen could soon have the opportunity to fly to space aboard Blue Origin's New Shepard launch vehicle, as part of the Space Exploration and Research Agency's (SERA) human spaceflight program.
01 Jul 2024
Air IndiaGF loses luggage, developer boyfriend builds website to shame airlines
Ever pack your favorites for a vacation, only to have the airline "accidentally" send it on a solo trip to a mystery location? Some of us have had unpleasant experiences.
01 Jul 2024
ChinaChina's Tianlong-3 space rocket explodes after accidental launch
A space rocket named Tianlong-3 or "Sky Dragon 3," owned by Beijing Tianbing Technology Co, also known as Space Pioneer, accidentally launched and exploded near Gongyi city in central China.
01 Jul 2024
Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI)TRAI's new rules, effective from today, target SIM swap fraud
The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has introduced new guidelines effective from July 1, 2024, to regulate the replacement of lost, damaged or stolen SIM cards.
01 Jul 2024
SamsungSamsung Galaxy Ring to offer snore detection, temperature measurement
Samsung previewed its all-new Galaxy Ring in February this yeear at the Mobile World Congress (MWC).
