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Taurid meteor shower to peak tomorrow: How to watch
The Taurid meteor shower, an annual celestial event that takes place every fall, will peak this month.
Shenzhou-18 astronauts return after 6 months at China's space station
China's Shenzhou-18 crew, including astronauts Ye Guangfu, Li Cong, and Li Guangsu, have successfully concluded their six-month-long space mission.
MH370 mystery: Can this Elon Musk-backed technology solve the case?
The disappearance of Malaysian Airways Flight MH370 continues to be one of aviation's most baffling mysteries, even after a decade.
Will Google break up? What Pichai said about antitrust lawsuit
Google CEO Sundar Pichai has spoken up against the latest antitrust concerns during a recent earnings call.
Samsung S25 to support A/B software updates: What is it
Samsung's upcoming Galaxy S25 series may be the first flagship smartphone from the company to offer seamless A/B software updates, leaker Chun Bhai has claimed.
Scientists test graphene chip implant to revolutionize brain tumor surgery
In a major development, a revolutionary device aimed at transforming the surgical treatment of brain tumors has entered its first clinical trial.
Ex-OpenAI executive says AI will soon have human-level computer skills
Miles Brundage, former head of policy research and AGI readiness at OpenAI, has made a bold prediction about the future of artificial intelligence (AI).
MIT's AI-inspired approach lets robots learn faster
Researchers at MIT have unveiled a novel approach to training robots, inspired by the success of large language models (LLMs).
Amazon's first color Kindle plagued by display discoloration issue
Amazon's first-ever color e-reader, the Kindle Colorsoft Signature Edition, is being criticized by users for a yellow discoloration on its screen.
WhatsApp's new feature will make sharing photos, videos easier
WhatsApp is said to be testing a new feature that will make sharing media from your gallery a lot easier.
Why experts have linked Spain's deadly floods to climate change
Spain is reeling from a deadly natural disaster as floods and mudslides have killed at least 205 people. Dozens more are still missing in the eastern parts of the country.
Apple launches service program for iPhone 14 Plus camera issue
Apple has launched a new service program to fix a 'rear camera issue' found on select iPhone 14 Plus models.
Tech giants set to invest $200B in AI this year
The world's top tech giants, including Amazon, Microsoft, Meta, and Alphabet (Google's parent company), are expected to spend over $200 billion on artificial intelligence (AI) development this year.
Indian Railways's new train ticket reservation rules are now effective
Indian Railways has introduced a new policy, effective November 1, 2024, reducing the advance reservation period (ARP) from 120 days to 60.
Ex-NVIDIA programmer discovers largest-ever prime number with 41 million digits
In a major mathematical breakthrough, Luke Durant, a former NVIDIA programmer, has discovered the world's largest known prime number.
NSE launches app to empower investors amid increasing trading scams
The National Stock Exchange (NSE) has launched a new mobile app and expanded its website to support more regional languages.
Apple invests over $1 billion to enhance satellite messaging capabilities
Apple has promised another $1.1 billion to GlobalStar, its existing satellite provider, to improve iPhone messaging services.
Sundar Pichai nails Halloween look with 'Error 404' t-shirt
Google CEO Sundar Pichai celebrated Halloween with a unique twist, wearing a t-shirt that humorously read "Error 404: Costume Not Found."
Microsoft issues black screen warning to Azure Virtual Desktop users
Microsoft has warned its customers about possible black screen issues lasting up to 30 minutes.
SpaceX plans to test in-orbit refueling of Starship in 2025
SpaceX is gearing up for a historic mission to test propellant transfer between two orbiting Starships as early as March 2025.
Non-Pro iPhone 17 models to get long-awaited ProMotion displays
Apple's upcoming iPhone 17 and iPhone 17 Slim are likely to get ProMotion technology, a high refresh rate display that has been exclusive to Pro-monikered iPhones.
Apple buys Pixelmator, image editing app loved by iPhone users
Apple is all set to acquire Pixelmator, a popular image editing app on Mac and iOS.
Disney establishes new unit to oversee AI and XR adoption
Disney has announced the creation of a dedicated emerging technologies unit, called the Office of Technology Enablement.
Instagram gives influencers more control over DMs
Instagram has launched an upgrade to its Direct Messages (DMs) feature, aimed at improving the experience of creators and influencers who get a lot of messages.
Meta Quest gets train mode for immersive travel experiences
Meta is gearing up to launch a major update for its Quest 3, 3S, Quest Pro and Quest 2 headsets.
Meta developing robot capable of sensing your touch
Meta has announced a partnership with sensor firm GelSight and South Korean robotics company Wonik Robotics.
How China used Meta's Llama AI to develop military tool
Leading Chinese research institutions, linked to the People's Liberation Army (PLA), have allegedly used Meta's Llama AI model to develop a tool for possible military use.
Google Maps gets smarter with Gemini-powered suggestions, upgraded driving features
Google has unveiled a slew of new capabilities for its Maps service, courtesy of the cutting-edge Gemini AI model.
Apple to use in-house Wi-Fi, Bluetooth chips for iPhone 17
Apple is said to be on the brink of finalizing its shift to producing its own wireless chips.
Amazon CEO reveals new Alexa will work as AI agent
Amazon's CEO Andy Jassy has hinted at the development of an advanced version of the company's virtual assistant, Alexa.
ISRO's Mars simulation mission begins in Ladakh: Know its significance
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has launched its first-ever "analog space mission" in Leh and Ladakh.
After iPhones, Indonesia bans sale of Google Pixel: Know why
Indonesia has banned the sale of Google Pixel smartphones for failing to meet domestic content requirements. The move comes just days after a similar ban was imposed on Apple's iPhone 16.
Why Google will release Android 16 much earlier than usual
In a major departure from its release schedule, Google has announced the upcoming Android 16 will be coming out much sooner than expected.
OpenAI's progress hampered by lack of compute power: Sam Altman
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has admitted that the company's product development is being hindered by a shortage of compute capacity.
WhatApp introduces 'Custom Lists' for enhanced chat management
WhatsApp has launched a new feature, dubbed Custom Lists, to help users better manage their many conversations.
Kerala: Senior citizen loses ₹6 crore in online trading scam
A 63-year-old senior citizen from Marappalam district in Kerala has become the latest victim of an elaborate online trading scam, losing a whopping ₹6.19 crore.
Microsoft's controversial 'Recall' feature for Copilot+ PCs delayed again
Microsoft has announced yet another delay in the rollout of its controversial Recall feature for Copilot+ PCs.
Google pushes new ChromeOS update to boost productivity
Google has begun rolling out its latest ChromeOS 130 update, bringing a host of new features such as Quick Insert, Focus Mode, and Welcome Recap.
OpenAI challenges Google with ChatGPT search feature: How to use
OpenAI, a leading artificial intelligence research lab, has launched a new feature for its ChatGPT chatbot - search functionality.
All new features coming in Samsung One UI 7 update
Samsung is all set to revamp its One UI skin with the upcoming One UI 7 update.