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Meta introduces custom feeds feature to Threads: How it works
Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, is adding a new capability to its Threads app.
Blue Origin's next space-tourism flight includes TV host Emily Calandrelli
Blue Origin, the space exploration company founded by Jeff Bezos, has announced the crew for its next suborbital space tourism mission, NS-28.
Netflix crashes amid Mike Tyson v/s Jake Paul boxing match
Netflix, a popular streaming platform, is currently facing a major outage in India and the United States.
Bluesky pledges not to use user posts for AI training
Bluesky, a fast-growing social network, has stated that it will not use user content to train its generative artificial intelligence (AI) tools.
James Webb Space Telescope's new technique could reveal water-rich exoplanets
The James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) will take a new approach in its quest to find water-rich exoplanets. It will analyze minerals present in cooled lava on these planets.
WhatsApp can now save drafts for your unsent messages
WhatsApp, the globally popular messaging platform, has rolled out a handy new feature - the ability to save drafts of your unsent messages.
How will the EU regulate AI? Draft guidance offers insights
The European Union (EU) has released the first draft of its Code of Practice for general-purpose artificial intelligence (AI) models.
India should adapt AI, not build from scratch: Narayana Murthy
Infosys co-founder NR Narayana Murthy has defended India's IT services industry against criticisms of its lack of innovation, particularly in the development of large language models (LLMs).
Forget Fitbits! Australians asked to log their...farts
The Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) has come up with a one-of-a-kind mobile app, Chart Your Fart, asking Australians to log the details of their farts.
Anthropic partners with US government to prevent AI nuclear leaks
In a first, leading artificial intelligence (AI) firm Anthropic has partnered with US Department of Energy's (DOE) nuclear experts.
Instagram Notes: How to share short updates using the feature
Instagram recently introduced a new feature, "Notes," to let users share short text updates with their followers or a select group of friends.
Pentagon received 750+ reports of UFO sightings in a year
The Pentagon has witnessed a spike in reports of unidentified flying objects (UFOs), with 757 cases between May 2023 and June 2024.
This YouTube feature lets you skip boring parts of videos
YouTube's "Jump Ahead" feature makes it easier for you to skip uninteresting parts of a video.
How to level up your WhatsApp experience with Meta AI
Artificial intelligence (AI) has become a part of our daily lives, with a range of bots like ChatGPT, Gemini, and Copilot making our lives easier.
How to use filters, backgrounds to enhance WhatsApp video calls
WhatsApp has recently introduced a new feature that lets you spice up your video conversations with custom backgrounds and filters.
Bluesky crashes as Trump's win triggers mass exodus from X
Bluesky has faced major access problems on November 14 and 15, according to Downdetector.
Europe's flying taxi ambitions stall as funding falls short
Europe's ambitious dream of electric flying taxis is running into some serious roadblocks due to budget shortages.
How to become a seller on Meesho: A step-by-step guide
Meesho, the Indian social commerce platform, has made it easier than ever to become a seller on its platform.
Last Supermoon of 2024 visible tonight: How to watch
The last supermoon of 2024, the Beaver Moon, will light up the night sky on November 16.
How to set up your Facebook Shop and sell products
Facebook Shops, an online marketplace built into Facebook, lets users discover and buy products directly from the app, where they are shown a personalized feed of brands and items according to their interests.
How to check and log out of active Facebook sessions
Facebook users can now easily identify and manage the devices their accounts are currently active on.
Forget rewinding! Get AI-powered recaps with this Prime Video feature
Amazon Prime Video unveiled a new feature powered by artificial intelligence (AI), called "X-Ray Recaps."
How to access transcripts for YouTube videos
YouTube transcripts are text versions of spoken content in videos.
Want to know everything about Earth? Ask NASA's AI chatbot
NASA has teamed up with Microsoft to create an AI chatbot called Earth Copilot.
How to use Inspire, Amazon's TikTok-style shopping feature
Amazon's Inspire feature revolutionizes online shopping by blending the entertainment of social media with the convenience of e-commerce.
How to hide your online status and activity on Instagram
Instagram, the globally popular photo-sharing platform, lets users see each other's online status and last active time.
Now you can make NPS contributions through PhonePe: Here's how
PhonePe has announced a new feature, one that lets you contribute to the National Pension System (NPS) through its platform.
How to disable WhatsApp auto-save for specific chats
WhatsApp, the leading messaging platform, offers a feature to keep users from automatically downloading media files — images, videos, and documents directly into their phone's gallery.
Zomato 'Food rescue': How to get deals on canceled orders
In a bid to cut down on food wastage from canceled orders, Zomato has launched a new feature called 'Food Rescue.'
Apple faces £3 billion antitrust lawsuit over iCloud's dominance
UK-based consumer advocacy group Which? has filed a £3 billion lawsuit against Apple, according to The Independent.
Groundbreaking stem cell transplant restores vision in multiple patients
In a global first, a groundbreaking stem cell transplant has successfully restored the vision of three people with severe corneal damage.
10 most common passwords you should stop using immediately
NordPass, a popular password manager, has released its annual list of most commonly used passwords.
Spotify to share revenue with video podcasters starting next year
Spotify has announced plans to begin paying podcast creators based on the engagement their videos generate from paid subscribers.
Meta Quest users can now watch YouTube videos with friends
The YouTube app on Meta Quest is getting a major update that will let you watch videos with as many as seven other people.
Apple releases Final Cut Pro 11 with advanced AI capabilities
Apple has launched the latest iteration of its video editing software, Final Cut Pro 11.
OpenAI's upcoming AI agent will be your personal computer assistant
OpenAI is preparing to debut an autonomous artificial intelligence (AI) agent called "Operator," designed to control computers and perform tasks independently.
Google's new feature can detect malicious apps in real-time
In a major upgrade, Google has enhanced its malware detection capabilities to catch increasingly sophisticated threats on Android devices.
Amazon discontinues 4-year-long project to develop fertility tracker
Amazon has killed a secret project to build a home-based fertility tracker, according to CNBC.
Google to exclude EU publishers from news results in 'test'
Google will be running a "small, time-limited test" excluding results from EU-based news publishers.
Apple now lets developers nominate apps for App Store spotlight
Apple has introduced a new feature dubbed "Featuring Nominations" in App Store Connect, giving developers a chance to promote their apps on the App Store.