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It's here! Android 14 arrives for 2023 Motorola RAZR, RAZR+
Motorola has finally launched the much-anticipated Android 14 update for its 2023 RAZR and RAZR+ devices.
Meta AI can now reply to photos on WhatsApp
Meta-owned messaging platform WhatsApp is set to introduce a new update, version 2.24.14.20, through the Google Play Beta Program.
X exploring deeper Grok integration: A more personalized platform?
Elon Musk's social networking app, X, is reportedly developing innovative methods to integrate xAI's Grok more deeply into its platform.
Ola develops its own maps, will save ₹100 crore annually
Ola, a prominent Indian ride-hailing company, has fully transitioned from Google Maps to its proprietary mapping service, Ola Maps.
Millions of Airtel users' data at risk? Telco denies breach
A hacker, known as xenZen, has claimed possession of personal data belonging to 375 million Airtel customers.
YouTube's AI eraser tool removes song copyright concerns for creators
YouTube has unveiled an updated version of its eraser tool, designed to help creators remove copyrighted music from their videos without affecting other audio elements.
EU's regulatory hammer coming down on X over content concerns
Elon Musk's social media platform, X, is set to face a formal warning from the European Union (EU) due to its inability to control dangerous content, according to Bloomberg.
Reliance Jio gears up to disrupt India's smart TV market
Reliance Industries has started testing Jio TV OS, India's first homegrown smart television operating system (OS), as per Economic Times.
ISRO's Bhartiya Antariksh Hackathon for students: How to participate
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has launched the Bhartiya Antariksh Hackathon as part of National Space Day 2024.
AI is ruining internet with fake content, warn Google researchers
Google researchers have published a study warning about the misuse of generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) in creating and spreading fake content online.
Most-delayed video game in history: Kein's 22-year-long journey to release
Kien, the long-awaited game has finally been released after a record-breaking delay of 22 years.
Data breach at OpenAI: AI secrets exposed in 2023 hack
In a significant security breach last year, an unidentified hacker infiltrated the internal messaging systems of OpenAI, stealing details about the company's artificial intelligence technologies.
'RockYou2024' leak: Nearly 10 billion passwords stolen by hackers
Hackers have stolen approximately 10 billion unique plaintext passwords in the recent years.
'Synthetic cancer': This virus is using ChatGPT to spread itself
Researchers David Zollikofer from ETH Zurich and Ben Zimmerman from Ohio State University have developed a computer virus that uses the capabilities of ChatGPT to disguise itself and spread via AI-generated emails.
Hollywood icons revived as AI narrators in this audiobook app
ElevenLabs, an AI voice cloning start-up, has secured the rights to use the voices of legendary Hollywood actors in its recently launched Reader app.
3 new models: Leak reveals Apple's iPad plans for 2025
Apple is planning significant upgrades for its iPad lineup, according to a new leak.
Scientists develop quantum tech to hunt for elusive dark matter
Scientists from various UK universities are collaborating to develop two highly sensitive dark matter detectors, employing supercold quantum technology.
One of Pixel 9's biggest upgrades is under the display
Google's upcoming Pixel 9 series is set to include an advanced ultrasonic fingerprint scanner, as revealed by Android Authority.
175M users later: Why Threads failed to challenge X's dominance
Threads, the social media platform developed by Meta, has garnered 175 million users within its first year.
India-made Google Pixel smartphones to sell in Europe and US
Google has begun trial production of its Pixel range of smartphones in Tamil Nadu, India, in collaboration with Foxconn.
Why some married men are turning to AI for intimacy
A research project at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) is examining the phenomenon of artificial intimacy, where humans form emotional connections with AI chatbots.
Spotting AI author: Study reveals patterns that expose machine-generated text
A recent study has found that large language models (LLMs) like ChatGPT often overuse certain words, potentially pointing toward their limited vocabulary.
Cloudflare's tool helps websites block unauthorized AI scraping
Cloudflare, a leading cloud service provider, has launched a free tool designed to prevent AI bots from scraping content from its clients' websites.
DPDP Act: Social media platforms jittery as India prepares rules
As the Indian Government drafts rules for the Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Act, social media platforms are voicing significant concerns.
GPT-5: Sam Altman promises 'significant leap' in OpenAI's next LLM
Sam Altman has discussed the development of the GPT-5 — OpenAI's much-anticipated artificial intelligence (AI) model.
OpenAI releases fix for ChatGPT Mac app exposing user conversations
OpenAI has addressed a security flaw within its recently launched ChatGPT macOS app, which stored user conversations in plain text on a PC.
Massive spec leak renders Samsung's Fold6, Flip6 launch event pointless
Samsung is all set to introduce its new foldable smartphones at the Galaxy Unpacked event on July 10.
WhatsApp's new feature lets you create your own AI avatar
WhatsApp is working on a new feature that will allow users to create AI-generated images of themselves.
Motorola RAZR 50 Ultra, with Gemini AI, launched at ₹1L
Motorola has introduced the RAZR 50 Ultra, its flagship foldable smartphone, in India.
Say goodbye to boring texts: WhatsApp's video notes are here
WhatsApp has introduced a new camera mode, known as 'video note,' to simplify video content sharing in chats.
Scammer gets scammed: X user tricks dating app swindler
In the era of digital dating, platforms like Tinder, Bumble, and Hinge have become hotspots for scammers.
ISRO chief's warning: Asteroid impact real possibility, we must prepare
Dr. S Somanath, the chief of the Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO), has emphasized the real possibility of an asteroid hitting Earth and causing mass extinction.
Moon mystery solved? New study explains formation of lunar swirls
Stanford University and Washington University in St. Louis (WUSL) have proposed a fresh explanation for the bright patches known as lunar swirls on the Moon's surface.
Meta Quest's multitasking update makes juggling apps a breeze
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg has revealed that the latest version of Horizon OS, v67, is introducing a multitasking feature for Quest owners.
Threads reaches 175 million monthly users in just 12 months
Threads, the social networking platform developed by Meta, has achieved a milestone of over 175 million monthly active users within its first year.
Why SpaceX's rivals are worried about its ambitious launch plans
SpaceX, the US aerospace manufacturer and space transportation company, has proposed to launch its Starship rocket up to 44 times per year from NASA's Kennedy Space Center.
Will Meta's new AI tool make 3D artists irrelevant
Meta, formerly known as Facebook, has rolled out a groundbreaking artificial intelligence system named Meta 3D Gen.
Three million iOS, macOS apps vulnerable for 10+ years
Supply-chain attack vulnerabilities, undetected for over a decade, have left thousands of iOS and macOS apps exposed, according to EVA Information Security researchers.
45 days on Mars (well, almost): HERA crew finishes simulation
Jason Lee, Shareef Al Romaithi, Stephanie Navarro, and Piyumi Wijesekara have completed a 45-day simulated journey to Mars, as part of NASA's Human Exploration Research Analog (HERA) Campaign 7 Mission 2.
Samsung's most powerful laptop debuts in India at ₹2.34 lakh
Samsung has launched the Galaxy Book4 Ultra in India as its most powerful laptop to date.