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Google India's first foldable smartphone to launch on August 14
Google is set to launch its Pixel 9 series in India on August 14, as revealed by a new microsite on Flipkart.
UK school found using facial recognition on children without consent
A school in the UK has been found using facial recognition, to take cashless canteen payments from students without obtaining proper consent. They have been reprimanded by the country's data watchdog.
This man used AI to impersonate a lawyer
Nathan Chambers, a resident of South Carolina, is facing accusations of impersonating a lawyer and allegedly using artificial intelligence (AI) to create false legal documents.
Could we be living in a simulated reality?
Thomas Campbell, a former NASA physicist, is currently conducting a series of experiments to test the theory that our reality might be computer-simulated.
Now browse your Android smartphone via Windows 11: Here's how
Microsoft has announced a new feature for the Windows 11 File Explorer that allows users to wirelessly view and manage their Android smartphones.
AI-manipulated video of Kamala Harris touches 123 million views
A doctored video mimicking US Vice President Kamala Harris's voice has garnered over 123 million views on X after it was shared by Elon Musk.
How a Ferrari executive prevented a multi-million dollar deepfake scam
An executive at Ferrari recently stopped a potential multi-million dollar scam involving deepfakes.
Why tech firms are a soft target for ransomware attacks
Ransomware and business email compromise attacks (BEC) are increasingly targeting businesses, as revealed by a recent report from Cisco Talos Incident Response.
Gemini will finally let you edit AI-generated images: Here's how
Google is reportedly working on a new feature that will enable users to edit images produced by Gemini AI chatbot, according to Android Authority.
New vulnerability affects over 200 PC models from major brands
A new vulnerability, known as PKfail, has compromised Secure Boot, a security standard developed by the PC industry.
React with a double tap: Coming soon to WhatsApp
WhatsApp is developing a new feature for its Android beta version, that will enable users to react to messages quickly by double-tapping.
MIT's new robot can peel vegetables, perform other kitchen tasks
Researchers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) have unveiled a new robot capable of performing kitchen tasks, including peeling vegetables.
This supercomputer will be 5x faster than world's strongest model
The US Department of Energy (DOE) is set to replace the world's fastest supercomputer, Frontier, with a more powerful machine. It will be called Discovery.
Cross-device services: Android gadgets can talk to each other now
Google has initiated the deployment of its new Android cross-device services, a part of its Better Together initiative.
Why US power grid cant handle demands of generative AI
The rapid growth of artificial intelligence (AI) is putting significant strain on the US power grid due to the high electricity demands of data centers.
Are NASA's flags from Apollo missions still standing on Moon?
Astrophotographer Robert Reeves recently disclosed the status of the six American flags planted on the Moon by NASA during Apollo missions.
This Neuralink-rival has integrated ChatGPT into its brain implant
Synchron, a brain-computer-interface (BCI) company rivaling Neuralink, has incorporated OpenAI's ChatGPT into its software, marking a global first for BCI firms.
Google apologizes after Chrome bug wipes out 15 million passwords
Google has publicly apologized after a bug in its Chrome web browser caused an estimated 15 million Windows users to lose access to their saved passwords.
Apple Intelligence delayed until iOS 18.1 in October
Apple's much-awaited feature, Apple Intelligence, will not be ready for the public releases of iOS 18 and iPadOS 18 in September.
Demand for Asia-Pacific data centers to rise because of AI
Asia-Pacific (APAC) data center capacity is expected to double in the next five years, driven by the rising adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) and cloud computing.
Google's upcoming streaming device will offer Ethernet port, Thread radio
Google TV Streamer, an upcoming sequel to the Chromecast, could potentially feature an Ethernet port and a Thread radio, according to documents submitted to the Federal Communications Commission (FCC).
Ancient viruses may have aided humans in evolution
A groundbreaking discovery led by evolutionary biologist Alex de Mendoza Soler, at Queen Mary University of London, reveals that ancient viruses may have significantly contributed to our evolution.
How to customize fonts on Android devices?
Android smartphones offer a high degree of customization, including the ability to modify the font.
CERT-In warns CrowdStrike users of phishing attacks in India
Indian cybersecurity agency, CERT-In, has alerted users about a phishing attack campaign exploiting the recent global Microsoft outage.
Scientific breakthrough opens possibility for practical muon accelerators
A significant breakthrough by the Muon Ionization Cooling Experiment (MICE) researchers could turn the theoretical concept of muon accelerators into reality.
What is Fuchsia? Google's open-source operating system explained
Google's Fuchsia is an open-source operating system, named after a color produced by mixing pink and purple.
New quantum computing tech might address challenges in drug design
Chinese scientists from Tencent Quantum Lab, China Pharmaceutical University, and AceMapAI Biotechnology have developed a quantum computing pipeline that could transform drug design.
This artificial sweetener might be hurting aquatic microorganisms
A study led by marine biologist Tracey Schafer from the University of Florida suggests that sucralose, an artificial sweetener found in many zero-calorie foods and drinks, could be damaging to microorganisms at the base of aquatic food chains.
40% of China's power to come from renewables by year-end
China is on track to have over 40% of its total installed power generation capacity, come from wind and solar energy by the end of this year, according to the China Electricity Council (CEC).
Common mouth bacteria found to 'melt' certain types of cancer
Researchers at Guy's and St Thomas's, and King's College London have discovered that fusobacterium, a common type of mouth bacteria, can kill certain cancers.
This Google-funded start-up allegedly stole YouTube videos for AI training
Runway, an AI start-up backed by Google, is facing accusations of using pirated content and unauthorized YouTube videos to train its Gen-3 Alpha video generation tool.
How to keep track of your Amazon spending?
Online shopping, particularly on platforms like Amazon, has become a daily routine for many. However, keeping track of spending can be challenging.
Pixel 9 to offer call recording along with text transcripts
Google's forthcoming Pixel 9 series is speculated to introduce a "Call Notes" feature, enabling users to record phone calls and receive text transcripts, per information shared by tipster Dylan Roussel.
Memorable images can distort our sense of time
Professor Martin Wiener recently led a study, that discovered the memorability of an image can affect our perception of time.
Scientists produce hydrogen fuel using aluminum cans, seawater, and caffeine
Researchers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) have developed a unique method to make hydrogen fuel using recycled soda cans, caffeine, and seawater.
MIT's new ultrathin transistor could revolutionize the electronics industry
Physicists at MIT have developed a revolutionary transistor using a ferroelectric material, potentially transforming the electronics industry.
11-year-old boy builds rocket, pens 600 lines of code
Yan Hongsen, an 11-year-old internet sensation from China, has written 600 lines of code for his second rocket's flight control system, which he plans to launch soon.
European spacecraft set for historic Earth-Moon slingshot next month
The European Space Agency (ESA)'s spacecraft, Juice, is gearing up for a groundbreaking maneuver next month.
Google to add new security layer for messages
Google committed to supporting Messaging Layer Security (MLS) in 2023, a protocol designed to bolster security and privacy across various platforms.
Scientists create artificial veins that could transform heart bypass surgery
Researchers at the University of Edinburgh have achieved a significant breakthrough in heart surgery, by developing artificial blood vessels using 3D printing technology.