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16 Sep 2024
FacebookInstagram may soon allow sharing comments on Threads
Social media giant Meta is reportedly testing a new feature that could further integrate its messaging platform Threads with its flagship photo-sharing app, Instagram.
15 Sep 2024
Climate ChangeBreakthrough tech converts CO2 into green fuel: Here's how
A team of scientists at Tokyo Metropolitan University, has made a significant breakthrough in CO2 capture and utilization technology.
15 Sep 2024
MetaIndia key market, Reels and business messaging charging growth: Meta
Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, has identified India as a significant global market.
15 Sep 2024
YouTube MusicFacing YouTube Music app crashes? Here's how to fix it
YouTube Music, a popular music streaming service, is not immune to occasional crashes on Android devices.
15 Sep 2024
Health & WellnessYour friends' genes could be affecting your well-being: But how?
A groundbreaking study conducted by Rutgers University in New Jersey has discovered a potential link between the genetic makeup of our childhood and adolescent social circles, and our own health risks.
15 Sep 2024
Google ChromeSwitching browsers? Here's how to transfer Firefox bookmarks to Chrome
Google Chrome, renowned for its seamless user experience across various devices, offers a simple way for users to import their bookmarks from other browsers.
15 Sep 2024
Health & WellnessDepression patients have a brain network twice the normal size
A recent study has revealed that individuals suffering from depression possess a brain network, known as the frontostriatal salience network, which is nearly double its usual size.
15 Sep 2024
GoogleGoogle acknowledges bug causing its Search app to crash
Google has confirmed a widespread issue causing its Search app to crash on Android devices.
15 Sep 2024
Global WarmingCrop diversification could help recover groundwater lost since 2000: Study
A recent study suggests that replacing approximately 40% of rice cultivation with alternative crops, could help restore between 60-100 cubic kilometers of groundwater, lost since the year 2000 in North India.
15 Sep 2024
SpaceXSpaceX crew returns to Earth after first-ever private spacewalk
Polaris Dawn mission, a private space expedition by SpaceX, has successfully concluded with the safe return of its four astronauts.
15 Sep 2024
MicrosoftHow Microsoft's hard drive recycling approach is helping reduce e-waste
Microsoft is revolutionizing the way hard disk drives (HDDs) are recycled at the end of their lifespan.
15 Sep 2024
NetflixHow to troubleshoot common Netflix error codes on your device
Netflix, the global streaming giant, occasionally displays error codes that can disrupt users' viewing experiences.
15 Sep 2024
Solar SystemNew theory challenges existence of unseen Planet Nine
The existence of the hypothetical Planet Nine, believed to be lurking on the fringes of our solar system, is being questioned by new astrophysical research.
15 Sep 2024
GoogleGoogle Pixel 9 Pro Fold's durability tested: Check results here
Google's latest foldable smartphone, the Pixel 9 Pro Fold, has undergone a rigorous durability test by JerryRigEverything.
15 Sep 2024
AR GlassesFrom AR to AI: Expected announcements at Meta Connect 2024
Meta Connect 2024, previously known as Oculus Connect and Facebook Connect, is set to showcase Meta's latest advancements.
14 Sep 2024
Science and TechnologySafest place for storing quantum data might be atom's nucleus
A groundbreaking study by researchers at the Delft University of Technology (TU Delft), has demonstrated the potential of storing quantum information within an atom's nucleus, keeping it safe from all kinds of external disturbances.
14 Sep 2024
Health & WellnessGrasshoppers might be healthy substitute for your fish meal: Study
As the world's population continues to expand, traditional livestock farming is putting a significant strain on our environment. This has led to an increased interest in alternative protein sources.
14 Sep 2024
CybercrimesNoida woman loses ₹27L in eSIM scam: Here's what happened
A Noida resident, Jyotsana Bhatia, was recently defrauded of ₹27 lakh in an elaborate SIM card scam.
14 Sep 2024
New ZealandSpotify now blocks your child's preferences from affecting your recommendations
Spotify is piloting a new feature that allows parents to control their children's music preferences.
14 Sep 2024
Health & WellnessHigh doses of ADHD drug can cause psychosis, mania: Study
A recent study led by psychiatrist Lauren Moran from Mass General Brigham in Boston, has revealed a significant risk associated with high doses of Adderall, a medication commonly used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).
14 Sep 2024
AstronautsSunita Williams to vote from space: How is it possible?
NASA astronauts, Sunita Williams and Barry Wilmore, have announced their plans to participate in upcoming US presidential election on November 5, from space.
14 Sep 2024
IranIran successfully sends a satellite to space
Iran has successfully launched a satellite into space via a rocket developed by its paramilitary Revolutionary Guard, according to state-run media reports.
14 Sep 2024
Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR)ICMR developing guidelines for antibiotic use in respiratory infections
The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) is currently developing a vast set of evidence-based guidelines, for the empirical use of antibiotics in upper respiratory infections, community-acquired pneumonia (CAP), and fever.
14 Sep 2024
Science and TechnologyThis nanomaterial could transform forensic investigation by improving fingerprint detection
A team of researchers has developed a fluorescent nanoparticle, that can significantly enhance the detection of latent (non-visible) fingerprints at crime scenes.
14 Sep 2024
GoogleGoogle Contacts revamps contact creation process: Check what's new
Google's contact management service, Google Contacts, is introducing a significant redesign of its new contact creation process.
14 Sep 2024
GoogleAndroid 15 could introduce colorful app icons for notification bar
Google is reportedly experimenting with a new design for notification icons in the status bar of its Android operating system.
14 Sep 2024
AmazonAmazon joins coalition to boost transparency of AI-generated content
Amazon has become the latest member of the Coalition for Content Provenance and Authenticity (C2PA) steering committee.
14 Sep 2024
Elon MuskMusk's X may not be subject to EU's tech regulations
Elon Musk's social media platform, X, is expected to avoid the European Union's (EU) stringent tech regulations. These rules are designed to curb the influence of major tech companies.
14 Sep 2024
International Space Station (ISS)Stranded in space, Sunita Williams shares experiences of extended stay
Astronauts Butch Wilmore and Sunita Williams, currently stationed at the International Space Station (ISS), said it's been tough dealing with their Boeing spacecraft leaving without them, and the prospect of spending several extra months in space.
14 Sep 2024
AppleYou won't get any Apple stickers with iPhone 16 series
Apple's iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Pro models will not include the traditional Apple stickers in their packaging.
14 Sep 2024
BrazilBrazil's Supreme Court unfreezes Starlink and X's bank accounts
Brazil's Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes, has lifted the previously imposed freezes on the bank accounts of Starlink and X.
13 Sep 2024
App StoreThird-party app stores coming to iPads in EU next week
Apple has announced plans to permit third-party app stores on its iPad devices, starting September 16.
13 Sep 2024
NetflixNetflix will soon stop working on these iPhones, iPads
Netflix has announced plans to discontinue its app support for certain older iPhone and iPad models.
13 Sep 2024
AppleYou can now pre-order Apple iPhone 16 models in India
Apple's latest smartphone range, the iPhone 16 series, is now available for pre-order in India.
13 Sep 2024
TaiwanTaiwan uses AI to predict typhoon trajectories amid Bebinca's approach
As tropical storm Bebinca approaches northern Taiwan, the country's meteorologists are turning to artificial intelligence (AI) for accurate predictions.
13 Sep 2024
TaiwanTaiwan's financial sector hit by major cyberattack: Here's what happened
Taiwan's financial sector has been significantly disrupted due to a widespread cyberattack.
13 Sep 2024
Climate ChangeWhat is 'Mission Mausam,' ₹2,000cr initiative for accurate weather predictions?
The Indian government has launched an ambitious initiative, "Mission Mausam," with the goal of improving the country's ability to predict and respond to extreme weather events.
13 Sep 2024
AndroidViral game 'Flappy Bird' is coming back after decade-long hiatus
Flappy Bird, the popular mobile game that took the world by storm a decade ago, is making a comeback.
13 Sep 2024
DeepMindWatch: Google AI teaches robot to tie shoelaces
Google's DeepMind has successfully trained a robot to tie shoelaces, hang a shirt, and even fix fellow robots, marking a significant milestone in the field of artificial intelligence (AI).
13 Sep 2024
XX rival Cohost to shut down due to financial constraints
Cohost, a social media platform that was launched as a competitor to X, has announced its impending shutdown.
