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Ticket refund scam: IRCTC shares tips to avoid fraud
The Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) has issued a warning about a new ticket refund scam.
This Chinese solar plant can power 1.7L homes for 1-year
China has reportedly launched the world's first twin-tower solar thermal plant, located near Guazhou County in Gansu Province.
Perseids: Best meteor shower of the year is happening now
Sky enthusiasts are in for a celestial treat as the Earth is poised to witness the Perseid meteor shower, one of the most eagerly awaited astronomical events of 2024.
Tinder's new AI-powered tool can choose profile pictures for you
Tinder, the widely-used dating app, has launched an artificial intelligence (AI)-powered feature named Photo Selector.
Google attracts Indian developers with new AI models and tools
Google is setting its sights on India's burgeoning artificial intelligence (AI) developer community, unveiling a suite of tools, programs, and partnerships at the I/O Connect 2024 event in Bengaluru today.
This 4-word phrase can catch most bots on social media
Los Angeles-based digital communications manager, Toby Muresianu, has unearthed a four-word phrase, that can help identify artificial intelligence (AI) bots on social media.
Study suggests AI is funnier than humans. Do you agree?
A recent study has suggested that artificial intelligence (AI) may be "equally funny or funnier than human-produced" comedy.
Longer days ahead? Climate change is affecting Earth's rotation
Climate change, primarily driven by global warming, is causing significant alterations to the Earth's rotation and the length of our day, according to researchers at ETH Zurich.
TCS wants to become 'AI-first' TCS: Decoding what it means
Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), India's leading software firm, is set to incorporate artificial intelligence (AI) into its operations.
Sneakers built in 6 minutes? Robots make history at Olympics
Hellen Obiri, a Kenyan distance runner and two-time Olympic silver medalist, is set to put on avant-garde shoes at the 2024 Paris Olympics.
Struggling to Shazam that song? Hum it on YouTube instead
YouTube Music has globally launched an artificial intelligence (AI) powered feature, known as 'sound search' or 'Hum to Search.'
Users will enjoy safer Wi-Fi if Apple implements this change
Apple has submitted a patent application to the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), for a novel system designed to rank public Wi-Fi networks.
After iOS, Anthropic's Claude app is now available on Android
Anthropic, a leading AI research firm, has extended the availability of its generative AI tool, Claude, to Android users.
How NASA beamed a song from Earth to Venus
NASA has achieved a historic milestone by transmitting the hip-hop song "The Rain (Supa Dupa Fly)" by artist Missy Elliott to Venus.
Why malicious internet traffic is increasing at an alarming rate
Cloudflare, a prominent content delivery network and security services firm, has disclosed that nearly 6.8% of all internet traffic is malicious.
Helium jackpot: Minnesota's reserves are much bigger than we thought
New data indicates that a helium reservoir in northern Minnesota, US is larger and richer than initially estimated. It might alleviate US shortages.
NASA's exoplanet count surpasses 5,500, raising hopes for habitable worlds
NASA has officially confirmed the existence of more than 5,500 exoplanets outside our solar system. This significant celestial achievement marks a 31-year journey of astronomical discoveries.
Ex-OpenAI engineer launches 'AI school' with course in building LLM
Andrej Karpathy, a former researcher at OpenAI, has announced the launch of a new artificial intelligence (AI) learning platform named Eureka Labs.
Google showing you intrusive and sensitive ads? Here's your fix
Online advertisements, a ubiquitous part of our digital existence, can now be controlled by users to a significant extent.
Can cameras spot drunk drivers? New AI system shows promise
Researchers at Edith Cowan University in Australia have pioneered a new technology that uses camera footage to identify alcohol impairment in drivers.
Hacks to data leaks: The hidden dangers of Stalkerware apps
Stalkerware apps, designed to surreptitiously monitor and track individuals, have been repeatedly hacked, leading to massive data breaches.
Is your YouTube content powering AI? Apple, NVIDIA's practices exposed
Several leading technology companies, including Apple, NVIDIA, and Anthropic, have reportedly utilized transcripts from over 170,000 YouTube videos to train their artificial intelligence (AI) models without obtaining permission from the content creators.
These start-ups will conduct stratospheric balloon rides for space tourism
Three start-ups are set to revolutionize space tourism by offering stratospheric balloon rides.
This website now hosts WikiLeaks content following Assange's plea deal
Distributed Denial of Secrets (DDoSecrets), a non-profit whistleblower site, has announced its plan to host all content previously published by WikiLeaks.
OnePlus Nord 4, with metal unibody design, launched at ₹30,000
Chinese smartphone maker OnePlus has introduced its latest budget-focused device, the Nord 4, at its Summer Launch Event in Milan.
Google's new app uses Gemini AI to create video presentations
Google has unveiled its new productivity app, Vids, in Workspace Labs with the premise that "if you can make a slide, you can make a video in Vids."
This camera technology stops smart home devices from watching you
Engineers at the University of Michigan have developed a groundbreaking camera technology, dubbed PrivacyLens, designed to bolster personal privacy protection in the era of smart home devices.
Rabbit r1 secretly stored user data that cannot be deleted
Rabbit, the start-up responsible for the r1 device, has recently disclosed that its AI assistant has been clandestinely storing user chats that cannot be deleted.
Microsoft faces UK antitrust probe over Inflection AI deal
Microsoft is currently under investigation by the United Kingdom's Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) due to its partnership with Inflection AI.
US, China are battling over underwater cables that power internet
The technological tensions between US and China have now extended to the underwater cables that power the global internet.
This company wanted to give rights to 'AI employees'
HR software company, Lattice, recently stirred controversy by announcing its plan to integrate artificial intelligence (AI) models as 'digital workers' into its product.
Firefox's new feature sparks controversy: Is user privacy at risk?
Firefox, a browser renowned for its commitment to user privacy, has ignited controversy with the introduction of a new feature in its version 128.
HMD Global's first smartphone in India: Know all about 'Crest'
Finnish mobile manufacturer HMD Global, the parent company of Nokia brand, is set to introduce its first-ever smartphones in India.
Now check Uber fare for Paris while sitting in India
Uber, the ride-hailing giant, has unveiled a new feature that allows users to view average fares and wait times for planned trips in different cities.
IIT-Bombay's new app can predict rainfall, monitor floods in Mumbai
The Indian Institute of Technology Bombay (IIT-B) has introduced a hyperlocal weather forecasting system, and flood monitoring platforms specifically designed for Mumbai.
This 90-passenger electric plane can fly over 800km per charge
Dutch start-up Elysian has announced plans for an electric regional aircraft, with the capacity to carry 90 passengers up to 805km.
iOS 18 public beta now available: How to download, install
Apple has released the public beta versions of iOS 18, allowing regular users to test the upcoming software update before its official release.
Scientists possibly crack pancreatic cancer code: Details here
In a significant stride against pancreatic cancer, international researchers have identified a critical genetic flaw that could lead to a potential cure.
Hackers using Facebook to infect PCs: How to stay safe
Hackers are exploiting Facebook ads to distribute password-stealing malware targeting Windows PCs, as reported by BleepingComputer.
Newly discovered cave on Moon could house future astronauts
A team of scientists, led by Lorenzo Bruzzone and Leonardo Carrer from the University of Trento in Italy, has discovered a substantial underground cave on the Moon.