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How to change the default playback quality for YouTube videos
YouTube, the world's leading video platform, automatically adjusts the quality of its streams according to the viewing conditions of users.
Apple no longer leads smartwatch market. Guess who does now?
Huawei has dethroned Apple to become the world's top smartwatch brand, a recent report by IDC has revealed.
How Google Maps helped crack a Spanish murder case
In a surprising turn of events, a street view on Google Maps has accidentally clicked crucial evidence in a missing person case in Spain.
Threads introduces 'use media' feature for re-sharing viral content
Instagram's standalone messaging app, Threads, has added a new feature that makes resharing photos and videos easier than ever.
Apple cancels plan to sell iPhone as a subscription service
Apple has scrapped its plans to launch an iPhone hardware subscription service, according to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman.
Controversial study that promoted hydroxychloroquine as COVID-19 treatment retracted
A controversial study published in March 2020, which supported hydroxychloroquine, an antimalarial drug, as a treatment for COVID-19, has been officially retracted.
GitHub makes AI coding assistant available to all for free
Microsoft-owned code repository GitHub has launched a free version of its AI-powered coding assistant, GitHub Copilot.
No internet? You can now talk to ChatGPT over call
OpenAI has launched a new feature that lets you interact with its AI chatbot, ChatGPT, over the phone.
Intel's new update fixes gaming issues on Arrow Lake CPUs
Intel has released the first batch of updates to fix the gaming performance issues of its Arrow Lake processors.
You can now use ChatGPT on WhatsApp: Here's how
OpenAI has made its artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot, ChatGPT, more accessible by integrating it with Meta-owned messaging platform WhatsApp.
Meet JioTag Go: Reliance Jio's answer to Apple's AirTag
Reliance Jio has launched the JioTag Go in India, making it the country's first Android tracker.
You can now schedule a post on Threads
Meta's social networking platform, Threads, is testing a new feature that lets users schedule their posts.
Musk readying Gmail rival? Here's what he said about Xmail
Elon Musk, the tech mogul who heads Tesla, SpaceX, Neuralink, and social media platform X, might be working on a new email service called Xmail.
How to block or unblock someone on Instagram
Instagram connects us with people, but sometimes connections turn sour or content becomes overwhelming. Thankfully, the platform offers user-friendly features to manage who sees your posts and interacts with your account.
How to share a note with others on Instagram
Instagram has a feature called 'Notes' to let users share short updates or thoughts with select people.
UK considers diluting copyright laws for AI training
In a controversial move, the UK government has proposed a copyright exemption that would allow tech firms to use copyrighted works without permission, for training artificial intelligence (AI) models.
Follow these tips to master media, message search on WhatsApp
WhatsApp has become a vital communication tool, connecting us with friends, family, and colleagues. This continuous interaction creates a massive archive of messages, photos, videos, and documents.
How to hide certain viewers from your YouTube channel
YouTube offers a feature that allows channel owners to hide certain viewers from their audience.
How to pay your insurance premium using Paytm
Paytm has a UPI autopay feature, aimed at making the task of paying insurance premiums easier.
How to create custom thumbnails for your YouTube playlists
YouTube offers a feature that lets users customize their playlists with personalized thumbnails.
Russia's cancer vaccine to be available for free from 2025
Russia has claimed to have developed a successful mRNA-based vaccine for cancer treatment, according to state-run news agency TASS.
How and when to watch 2024's final meteor shower
The annual Ursid meteor shower will peak on December 21-22, offering a spectacular display for stargazers across India.
What is Truecaller's Ghost Call feature and how to use
Ever been stuck in a dull meeting, a tedious conversation, or an awkward social situation? We've all been there. Fortunately, technology now offers a helping hand!
Apple's 'Distinguished Schools' club expands in India: What is it?
Apple has expanded its 'Distinguished Schools' program in India, adding four new institutions to the network. The expansion comes as part of the celebration of Computer Science Week.
Apple Maps for web unveils answer to Google Street View
After the launch of Apple Maps on the web in July, Apple has added the 'Look Around' feature to its web-based Maps service.
Can't sell your stocks? Check Zerodha's advisory (CDSL issue blamed)
A technical glitch at the Central Depository Services Limited (CDSL) has led to disruptions in stock sale authorizations across several brokerage platforms, including Zerodha and Groww.
NVIDIA launches its most affordable generative AI supercomputer at $249
NVIDIA has unveiled its latest offering in the world of artificial intelligence (AI), the Jetson Orin Nano Super Developer Kit.
'It's false': Musk denies Starlink being used by Manipur terrorists
Elon Musk has dismissed reports that his company's Starlink equipment seized from terrorist groups in Manipur was operational.
YouTube is readying tech to help celebs, influencers tackle deepfakes
YouTube is teaming up with Creative Artists Agency (CAA) in a project to assist celebrities and creators in managing AI-generated content.
OpenAI's o1 reasoning model can now be integrated with apps
OpenAI, the leading artificial intelligence research lab, has announced the integration of its advanced "reasoning" AI model, o1, into its API.
NASA delays astronaut return plan again, Sunita Williams's mission extended
NASA has announced yet another delay in its mission to bring home two US astronauts, who have been stranded on the International Space Station (ISS) for months.
Dislike pineapple on pizza? You can't log in to WordPress
WordPress.org, the popular open-source website creation platform, has added a weird new requirement for its users.
'Another day, another sleigh': ISS crew all set for Christmas
NASA astronaut Sunita Williams and her team on the International Space Station (ISS) are all set to celebrate Christmas.
How to watch YouTube videos with friends over a call
YouTube lets you watch content together with your friends on popular video conferencing platform Google Meet.
How to lock your WhatsApp chats on Android
WhatsApp offers a built-in feature to lock individual chats on Android, enhancing privacy for users who wish to secure specific conversations.
Want to pause your YouTube Premium subscription? Follow these steps
YouTube lets subscribers of its premium services, YouTube Premium and YouTube Music Premium, pause or resume their memberships anytime.
How to add videos to YouTube's 'Watch Later' playlist
YouTube provides a playlist called Watch Later. This allows you to add videos to it in order to watch them later.
How to repay loan EMI using Paytm: A step-by-step guide
Paytm, one of the leading digital payment platforms in India, has made loan EMI repayment easier than ever for its users.
TRAI handles spam call issue with its all-new DND app
The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) will release an updated version of its Do Not Disturb (DND) app in the next two months.
Saturn's rings could be as old as the solar system
A recent study led by a team of Japanese scientists suggests that Saturn's rings may be as old as 4.5 billion years, possibly as ancient as the solar system itself.