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Google's AI that told people to eat rocks goes global
Google is extending its AI Overviews feature, which provides concise answers to complex web queries, to six additional countries.
ISRO's SSLV completes mission, places Earth-observing satellite into orbit
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has successfully launched its third and final developmental flight of the Small Satellite Launch Vehicle (SSLV).
Microsoft halts intrusive Windows 11 upgrade prompts
Microsoft has decided to stop its aggressive campaign urging Windows 10 users to upgrade to Windows 11.
Geekbench's new tool reveals how well your device handles AI
Geekbench, a renowned benchmarking utility, has introduced a new cross-platform tool named Geekbench AI.
Announced in 2021, Meta's most awaited VR game delayed indefinitely
Meta has announced an indefinite pause on the development of the virtual reality (VR) version of Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas for its Quest platform.
Ola's Krutrim to launch 'India's first AI chip' by 2026
Krutrim, the artificial intelligence (AI) division of Ola, has announced its ambitious plan to manufacture a series of chips named Bodhi for AI, Sarv for General Compute, and Ojas for Edge.
Google, Harvard create the most detailed map of human brain
In a groundbreaking collaboration, Harvard biologists and Google have created the most comprehensive map of human brain connections ever seen.
What is Ola Bharat Cell?
Ola Electric has unveiled its innovative battery technology, called 'Bharat Cell.'
Google Assistant might soon hold your calls for you
Google is reportedly developing a new feature for its Phone app that could allow users to put incoming calls on hold, according to Android Authority.
This is how Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra will look like
Samsung is reportedly planning a significant design change for its upcoming Galaxy S25 Ultra.
Artists claim significant victory in copyright lawsuit against AI companies
A group of artists have claimed a significant victory in their class-action lawsuit against leading AI image generator companies.
Ola integrates Krutrim AI into its EVs, cab services
Ola has announced the integration of Krutrim AI, an artificial intelligence (AI) assistant, into its electric scooters and cab services.
'Zero filters': Musk's AI chatbot generates violent depictions, child pornography
Elon Musk's artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot, Grok, has introduced a new image generation feature that lacks many of the standard safety measures found in the AI industry.
Scientists solve the mystery behind Stonehenge's strangest rock
A groundbreaking study published in the journal Nature has revealed that the Altar Stone, the largest among the inner circle of "bluestones" at Stonehenge, originated from the north east corner of Scotland.
Microsoft's GitHub reverses database changes after disrupting its services
GitHub, the renowned code-hosting platform owned by Microsoft, experienced a worldwide service disruption recently.
Did Google censor Eric Schmidt? Ex-CEO's controversial video suddenly disappears
A video featuring Google's former CEO Eric Schmidt criticizing the tech giant's remote work policy, has disappeared.
Google Gemini can now perform your smart home routines
Google has been actively promoting its new AI chatbot, Gemini, across various platforms and services.
Google Meet will let you send in-call messages, emoji reactions
Google Meet, the popular video calling platform, is set to receive a significant update in the coming weeks.
Goodbye VAR! AI-powered iPhones to detect offside in EPL
The English Premier League (EPL) is set to revolutionize its offside decision-making process by incorporating technology from Genius Sports.
AI start-ups can steal IP, clean up later: Ex-Google CEO
Google's former CEO Eric Schmidt has sparked controversy with his recent remarks about intellectual property (IP) theft.
Humans age dramatically in two bursts: At 44 and 60
A groundbreaking study has discovered that human aging is not a gradual process, but occurs in at least two accelerated bursts.
Apple expands NFC access to third-party developer
Apple has announced plans to extend Near-Field Communication (NFC) access beyond the European Union, enabling tap-to-pay functions in the US and other regions.
Brain tech breakthrough, AI help ALS patient regain his voice
Casey Harrell, a 46-year-old climate activist, has been battling amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) for the past four years.
Instagram failed to curb hate speech against female politicians: Report
Meta's social media platform, Instagram, has been criticized for its failure to remove abusive comments directed at female politicians in the US.
Telegram introduces new ways for creators to make money
Telegram has introduced new ways for content creators to monetize their work on the platform.
Apple's next big thing? A robot with iPad-like display
Apple is reportedly developing a new product that combines an iPad-style display with a robotic arm.
Iranian hackers targeted Trump and Harris's presidential campaigns, reveals Google
Google's Threat Analysis Group has identified a single Iranian hacker group, known as APT42, responsible for cyberattacks on both Democratic and Republican presidential campaigns in the US.
X introduces passkey logins for Android users: How it works
X, the social media platform previously known as Twitter, has launched support for passkeys on its Android application.
Windows 11 to get BitLocker device encryption by default
Microsoft is set to make BitLocker device encryption a standard feature, in its upcoming major update for Windows 11.
This free AI tool lets you become anyone during video-calls
Deep-Live-Cam, a new software package, is gaining significant traction on social media due to its unique face-swapping capabilities.
2024 Paris Olympics: Over 140 cyberattacks target government, telecom networks
The 2024 Paris Olympics has been the target of over 140 cyberattacks, as reported by French authorities.
Pixel 8 Pro's 10-month wait for Zoom Enhance feature ends
Google has finally released its AI-powered feature, Zoom Enhance, for the Pixel 8 Pro smartphone.
Spotify now shows in-app pricing to iPhone users in EU
Apple has finally approved Spotify's application to display in-app pricing information, for iPhone users in the European Union.
0-100% in 5-minutes! Realme unveils 320W smartphone charging tech
Realme has unveiled its revolutionary 320W SuperSonic Charge technology, setting a new global standard for smartphone charging speed.
How Google's Pixel 9 makes SOS calls via satellite
Google has introduced its latest flagship smartphone range, the Pixel 9 series, ofering a host of AI features, premium hardware, and a refreshed design.
Stuck in space, Sunita Williams undergoes NASA's hearing test
NASA astronaut Sunita Williams, who is stranded on the International Space Station, underwent a standard hearing test yesterday, as confirmed by the US space agency.
Former X employee wins ₹5 crore in unfair dismissal case
Gary Rooney, a former senior employee at X's European headquarters in Ireland, has been awarded a record €550,000 (around ₹5 crore) for unfair dismissal.
Pixel Screenshots app: How AI makes your messy screenshots smarter
For years now, screenshots have resided in our Photos app, often lost amidst selfies and other images.
xAI's Grok model can now generate pictures on X
Elon Musk's firm, xAI, has unveiled its latest artificial intelligence (AI) models, Grok-2 and Grok-2 mini.
Every time Google dinged Apple at 'Made by Google' event
Google held its annual 'Made by Google' event at its headquarters in Mountain View, California yesterday.