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Perseid meteor shower to peak this week: How to watch
The annual Perseid meteor shower reaches its peak this week, offering skywatchers a dazzling celestial display.
GPS spoofers can now manipulate 'time' on commercial flights
According to aviation advisory body OPSGROUP, there's been a 400% increase in GPS 'spoofing' incidents impacting commercial airlines.
Android users beware! Critical vulnerabilities found in Qualcomm Adreno GPUs
Google researchers have recently identified over nine vulnerabilities in Qualcomm's Adreno GPU, a graphics processing unit integrated into Snapdragon processors.
UK schools to teach students how to identify fake news
In response to recent riots triggered by online misinformation, UK's Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson has proposed modifications to the school curriculum.
PUBG developer Krafton acquires Tango Gameworks from Xbox
Krafton Inc., the South Korean company behind the popular battle royale game PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds (PUBG), has acquired Tango Gameworks and the rights to hit video game Hi-Fi Rush from Xbox.
This self-constructing habitat previews your home in space
The Aurelia Institute, a non-profit space architecture lab based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, has unveiled an innovative concept for a space habitat named TESSERAE.
'No limits on...': What to expect from Trump-Musk interview
Elon Musk, the billionaire CEO of Tesla and SpaceX, has announced plans to carry out "system scaling tests" ahead of his scheduled interview with former US President Donald Trump.
Elon Musk's xAI to launch Grok 2 model soon
Elon Musk's artificial intelligence (AI) firm, xAI, is gearing up to launch the beta version of its new AI model, Grok 2.
iPhone SE 4 to debut in 2025 with Apple Intelligence
Apple's next iteration of its budget-friendly smartphone, the iPhone SE 4, is set to launch in early 2025.
Virus responsible for COVID-19 now widespread among wild animals
A recent study conducted in the US has revealed that SARS-CoV-2, the virus responsible for COVID-19, is now prevalent among wildlife.
AI streamlines nuclear reactor design, trims development time by decade
A research team at Brigham Young University (BYU), led by Professor Matthew Memmott, has made a significant breakthrough in the field of nuclear reactor design.
Language impacts speed of color perception, research reveals
A recent study conducted by the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU) and the University of Oslo, has revealed a fascinating link between language and color perception.
Mars, Jupiter's closest encounter in three days: How to watch
Mars and Jupiter are set for their closest encounter of the decade, a celestial event that will be visible from Earth.
Made by Google 2024: How to watch, expected products, announcements
Google has announced that it will be hosting the Pixel 9 keynote event on August 13, at its headquarters in Mountain View, California.
How intermittent fasting impacts your brain and gut
A recent study conducted by Chinese scientists has revealed that intermittent calorie restriction, a type of diet similar to fasting, can significantly alter the human brain and gut.
New wing design could reduce sonic booms of an aircraft
A team of scientists from Northwestern Polytechnical University in China, led by Professor Gao Chao, has proposed an innovative wing design for supersonic aircraft.
Losing your teeth may increase risk of heart attack
A recent study has discovered a correlation between severe tooth loss and an increased risk of fatal heart disease.
This common parasite could be used to treat brain diseases
A study published in Nature Microbiology suggests that Toxoplasma gondii, a common parasite, may hold potential for treating brain diseases.
Your favorite Chrome extensions might disappear soon
Google Chrome is set to disable certain extensions including the widely-used ad-blocker uBlock Origin.
OpenAI's GPT-4o copied user's voice during testing, raises safety concerns
OpenAI's latest artificial intelligence (AI) model, GPT-4o, has demonstrated an unexpected ability to mimic a user's voice.
Microsoft to retire Paint 3D app in November: Check alternatives
Microsoft has announced plans to retire its Paint 3D app, with the software set to be removed from the Microsoft Store in November this year.
ATMs are at risk! Researcher exposes shocking security flaws
At the recent Defcon security conference held in Las Vegas, independent researcher Matt Burch exposed six vulnerabilities in the widely-used ATM security solution, Vynamic Security Suite (VSS).
100% in 5 minutes: Realme to introduce 300W fast-charging tech
Realme is set to showcase a significant advancement in fast-charging technology at its annual 828 Fan Festival, which will be held in Shenzhen, China from August 13-15.
AGI breakthrough imminent as supercomputer network takes shape
SingularityNET, a leading artificial intelligence (AI) company, is set to accelerate the development of artificial general intelligence (AGI) through a global network of supercomputers.
Turkey lifts Instagram ban, Roblox still blocked
Turkey has reinstated access to Instagram, ending a nine-day nationwide restriction on the popular social media platform.
Valve will soon offer SteamOS on third-party handheld gaming PCs
Valve, the creator of the popular handheld gaming device Steam Deck, is gearing up to launch its Linux-based operating system SteamOS for third-party hardware.
Trump's campaign says it was hacked, points finger at Iran
Donald Trump's campaign has confirmed that it suffered a cybersecurity breach.
Ultrafine air particles claim 1,100 lives annually in Toronto, Montreal
Air pollution from ultrafine particles (UFPs) is responsible for an estimated 1,100 deaths each year in Montreal and Toronto, according to a Canadian study.
IIT scholar's 'evil twin' theory explains rapid expansion of universe
Naman Kumar, a PhD scholar from the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), has proposed an intriguing theory suggesting the existence of an 'evil twin' universe.
Apple's policy change brings classic Nintendo games to Vision Pro
Apple has recently revised its policies on emulators, a move prompted by international antitrust pressures.
India to launch UPI service in Maldives, says Jaishankar
India has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Maldives, to implement the Unified Payments Interface (UPI) system in the island nation.
US firm honored for role in first-ever controlled fusion ignition
General Atomics, a US-based company, has been honored with the R&D Team of the Year award at the esteemed R&D 100 Awards.
Apple may enhance Journal app with AI features
Apple is reportedly planning to enhance its Journal app, which was launched as part of iOS 17.2, by integrating it with Apple Intelligence.
Horse milk ice cream is a healthier alternative, say scientists
A team of scientists at the West Pomeranian University of Technology in Poland has made a groundbreaking discovery.
Scientists propose using glitter-like nanoparticles to warm Mars for colonization
A team of scientists, led by electrical engineer Samaneh Ansari from Northwestern University in the US, has proposed an innovative approach to make Mars more habitable.
BSNL launching universal 4G/5G SIM platform with no geographical restrictions
Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) is preparing to launch a new universal SIM platform, compatible with both 4G and 5G networks.
Largest 3D-printed neighborhood with 100 homes nears completion in US
The world's largest 3D-printed neighborhood, a project by ICON, is on the verge of completion in Wolf Ranch, a community in Georgetown, Texas.
This AI-backed hearing aid ensures clear conversations in crowds
Sonova, a popular company in the hearing aid industry, has introduced an innovative AI-powered solution to a common problem faced by individuals with hearing loss.
WhatsApp users can now set duration for community group chats
WhatsApp has launched a new update, version 2.24.17.11, through the Google Play Beta Program.
New coating turns your everyday items into solar power generators
A team of researchers from the University of Oxford's Physics Department has made a significant breakthrough in solar energy technology.