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Zuckerberg just released a song to celebrate anniversary with wife
In a rather unique way, Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg celebrated his 21st dating anniversary with wife Priscilla Chan.
Apple faces class-action lawsuit over AirPods Pro crackling issue
Apple is being sued in a class-action lawsuit for false advertising regarding the first-generation AirPods Pro.
How to protect yourself from WhatsApp wedding invitation scam
A new cyber scam, involving fake wedding invitations sent through WhatsApp, is on the rise. The Himachal Pradesh Police have issued a public warning about the deceptive practice.
Guardian exits Musk's X, citing conspiracy theories and racism
The Guardian, one of UK's leading news publishers, has announced its exit from the social media platform X.
How to contribute to your NPS account using BHIM app
The National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) has launched a new feature on its BHIM app, enabling users to contribute to their National Pension System (NPS) accounts.
World's 1st stretchable display can be twisted, turned like towel
In a major leap in flexible display technology, LG has unveiled the world's first stretchable display.
Here's when Apple will release its feature-rich iOS 18.2 update
Apple is said to be gearing up to release its latest software update, iOS 18.2, on December 9.
Start-up CEO says AI will replace human translators by 2027
Unbabel has launched an AI-driven translation service called Widn.AI. The new product is based on the company's proprietary large language model (LLM), dubbed Tower.
Amazon shuts down Freevee, its free video streaming service
Amazon has announced the shutdown of Freevee, its free ad-supported video-on-demand service.
YouTube experiments with new way to browse videos in fullscreen
YouTube is reportedly testing a new feature that alters the behavior of the swipe-down gesture in fullscreen mode.
NASA invests $11.5 million in 5 sustainable aircraft concepts
NASA has awarded five research grants, totaling $11.5 million, under its Advanced Aircraft Concepts for Environmental Sustainability 2050 (AACES) program.
NVIDIA, SoftBank introduce world's first combined AI and 5G network
In a major development, leading chipmaker NVIDIA has partnered with SoftBank to introduce the world's first artificial intelligence (AI) and 5G telecommunications network.
Telegram's billionaire CEO offering free IVF treatment with his sperm
Pavel Durov, the CEO of Telegram, has teamed up with Moscow-based fertility clinic AltraVita IVF to offer free in vitro fertilization (IVF) treatments. The catch? It will use Durov's sperm.
Why Google gave $1M to an Indian non-profit AI start-up
Google.org, the philanthropic arm of tech giant Google, has given $1 million to Karya.
US military testing AI-powered machine guns to take down drones
The US Army is looking at a revolutionary way to combat the growing menace of drone attacks, WIRED reported.
Microsoft is killing your favorite Windows 11 apps: Here's why
Microsoft has announced that it will be ending support for its Mail, Calendar, and People apps on Windows 11 by the end of this year.
Amazon making its own AI chip to take on NVIDIA
Amazon is working on its next-generation artificial intelligence (AI) chip, the Trainium 2.
SoftBank's supercomputer bags priority access to NVIDIA's new-gen AI chips
SoftBank has bagged a priority position in the queue for NVIDIA's new-generation Blackwell AI chips, NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang has confirmed.
YouTube's new AI feature lets creators remix songs using prompts
YouTube is now testing a feature that lets creators use artificial intelligence (AI) to edit licensed songs for their shorts.
MKBHD faces backlash over reckless driving in video, sponsored content
Marques Brownlee, better known as MKBHD on YouTube, is under fire from his followers.
Apple's smart home display coming in 2025: What to expect
Apple is said to be working on a six-inch smart home display, code-named J490, which will serve as a command center for the home.
Greg Brockman returns as OpenAI president after 3-month leave
After a three-month-long sabbatical, OpenAI co-founder Greg Brockman has returned to his position as president.
How a father-daughter team cracked an 'alien signal' from Mars
A radio signal beamed from Mars to Earth in 2023, has been decoded by a father-daughter duo in the US.
SpaceX plans to establish Starlink-like satellite network around Mars
SpaceX is looking to build a satellite network around Mars, just like its Earth-based Starlink system.
X-rival Bluesky gains 700,000 users in a week: Here's why
Bluesky, a social media platform, has seen a massive jump in its user base after the US presidential election. The platform added over 700,000 new users in the week following the polls.
Google's latest AI tool can act as your teacher
Google has launched a new artificial intelligence (AI) tool, Learn About.
Amazon hit by data breach, contact details of employees exposed
Amazon has confirmed a data breach that exposed its employees' contact information.
This ultra-creepy robot torso can mimic your actions
Polish firm, Clone Robotics, has unveiled its latest innovation: a humanoid torso that can mimic human movements.
IIT Madras, ISRO join hands to establish spacecraft research center
The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras has partnered with the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) to set up a Center of Excellence.
Star vanishes without explosion, leading to direct black hole formation
Astronomers have witnessed a rare cosmic event, where a massive star in the Andromeda galaxy (M31) has transformed directly into a black hole, without the usual supernova explosion.
This skin-soft, steel-strong robotic arm can lift 1,000x its weight
In a major breakthrough in material science, a team of researchers from the Ulsan National Institute of Science & Technology (UNIST) in South Korea, has developed an innovative magnetic composite artificial muscle.
Skin stem cells surprise scientists with reprogramming ability
A team of researchers from the University of Toronto has made a groundbreaking discovery about neural crest stem cells.
Google Play Store to soon let you resume canceled downloads
Google is said to be working on a new feature for its Play Store, one that would enhance the experience of downloading apps.
X offering Grok AI chatbot for free to select users
Social networking platform X is expanding access to its AI chatbot Grok, a product of Elon Musk's xAI.
Trump presidency could fast-track the arrival of self-thinking AI
The prospect of Donald Trump being re-elected as US President in 2024 has sparked heated discussions in the AI community.
Scientists reveal how small DNA circles fuel cancer growth
In a major breakthrough in cancer research, a team of researchers from Stanford Medicine, eDyNAmiC, has found that small DNA circles or extrachromosomal DNA (ecDNA), which were previously thought to be insignificant, are major contributors to various human cancers.
Musk's Starlink internet service may be available in India soon
Elon Musk's satellite broadband company, Starlink, has made major headway in its license application process in India.
How to keep personal, professional data separate on your smartphone
Android Work Profile is an interesting feature, that lets you keep your personal and professional data separate on the same smartphone.
Google Gemini to get a standalone app on iOS
Google is said to be testing a standalone version of its Gemini app for iPhone users.
Robotic dog now part of Trump's security detail at Mar-a-Lago
After winning the 2024 US presidential election, Donald Trump has stepped up his personal security.