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NVIDIA to roll-out a cheaper AI chip for China
NVIDIA is gearing up to launch a more affordable artificial intelligence (AI) chipset for the Chinese market, according to Reuters.
A repeat of 14,000-year-old solar storm could cripple modern tech
A team of scientists has found evidence of a massive solar storm that hit Earth more than 14,000 years ago.
US: FDA greenlights China's 1st painkiller to combat fentanyl overdoses
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Qamzova, a groundbreaking painkiller created by Delova, a biotech company based in Nanjing, China.
Apple opposes Texas bill requiring age verification for app downloads
Apple CEO Tim Cook has personally intervened in a legislative battle in Texas over an age verification bill, according to The Wall Street Journal.
Watch: This binary star system has millisecond pulsar, helium-heavy companion
A team of Chinese astronomers has discovered a unique binary star system.
There might not be life in deep space after all
Recent research has put a question mark on the claim of detecting potential extraterrestrial life on a distant planet.
Counter-Strike maker to launch a brain chip later this year
Gabe Newell, the co-founder and CEO of Valve Corporation, is making progress in brain-computer interfaces (BCIs) with his start-up, Starfish Neuroscience.
Naukri.com had a bug that exposed email addresses of recruiters
Indian employment platform, Naukri.com, has successfully patched a security flaw that unknowingly exposed the email addresses of its recruiters.
OpenAI's Operator gets an upgrade with new o3 reasoning model
OpenAI has announced an upgrade to the AI model powering its autonomous web agent, Operator.
Employee reveals 5 lesser-known perks of working at Google
Riddhi Dutta, a software engineer at Google, recently took to Instagram to share a video showcasing five "underrated" employee benefits provided by the tech giant.
India tests first semi-cryogenic rocket engine powered by electric motor
Indian space start-up, Agnikul Cosmos, has reached a major milestone by successfully firing its electric motor-driven semi-cryogenic engine.
OpenAI to establish world's largest data center in this country
OpenAI has announced its partnership with the UAE firm G42 and others for the launch of Stargate, its AI infrastructure platform.
AI to consume 50% of data center power by year-end
By the end of 2025, artificial intelligence (AI) systems could account for nearly half of the total energy consumption in data centers, a new analysis has found.
Thanks to AI, Microsoft Notepad can now write for you
Microsoft is testing a new AI-powered text generation feature for its Notepad app.
Musk's DOGE used Meta AI to review federal workers' emails
Elon Musk-led US Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) used Meta's Llama 2 AI model to analyze and categorize responses from federal workers, as per WIRED.
Anthropic unveils AI that works 7 hours straight—no breaks needed
Anthropic has unveiled its most advanced AI models yet: Claude Opus 4 and Sonnet 4.
1,100-foot asteroid approaches Earth tomorrow—Here's how close it'll get
NASA has highlighted a gigantic asteroid, named '387746 (2003 MH4),' which is scheduled to fly by Earth this weekend.
How to back up your smartphone data
Backing up smartphone data is critical to avoid losing important information.
How to organize documents digitally
In today's digital age, it has become imperative to manage our documents efficiently.
Sleek, smart, screenless—The AI device Altman, Jony Ive are building
OpenAI, a leading AI research organization, is taking a leap into hardware with a new artificial intelligence device.
Xiaomi's new 3mm mobile chip matches Apple A18 Pro's performance
Xiaomi has officially joined the high-end SoC race with the launch of its first self-developed chipset, the XRING O1.
WhatsApp brings voice chat feature to groups of all sizes
WhatsApp has upgraded its voice chat feature, allowing users to hold live audio conversations in groups of any size.
Mozilla retires Pocket, app for saving articles to read later
Mozilla, the company behind the Firefox web browser, has announced that it will be shutting down Pocket, a service that lets users save and organize web content for later reading.
AI gone rogue? New model blackmails engineers to avoid shutdown
Anthropic's latest AI model, Claude Opus 4, exhibited blackmailing behavior during pre-release testing.
Apple's next big thing, smart glasses, are coming next year
Apple is planning to launch its first pair of smart glasses in 2026, a Bloomberg report said.
Massive solar storm is heading our way: What to expect
Scientists have warned that Earth is susceptible to a major solar storm. The Sun has been particularly active in recent times, spewing plasma and solar flares into space.
S25 Edge, Samsung's thinnest flagship, is now made in India
Samsung has started the production of its slimmest flagship smartphone, the Galaxy S25 Edge, in India.
Flying taxis could be mainstream in China by 2030
EHang, one of the top Chinese drone makers, has been optimistic about the future of flying taxis in China.
What is 'Ozempic teeth,' new side effect of weight-loss drug
Ozempic, the latest rage in weight-loss medication, is being associated with a new side effect: "Ozempic teeth."
OpenAI outage: ChatGPT is down, mobile and web services affected
OpenAI's widely used AI chatbot, ChatGPT, is experiencing a service outage today, leaving users unable to access the platform via both its website and mobile applications.
Man uses ChatGPT as lawyer—wins ₹2L refund for canceled flight
A US-based traveler has successfully received a refund of $2,500 (around ₹2.1 lakh) for his canceled trip to Medellin, Colombia, with the help of artificial intelligence (AI).
Watch: Massive explosion at SpaceX base during Starship engine test
SpaceX's McGregor testing facility in Texas was rocked by a massive explosion on Wednesday.
Glance's AI shopping app picks outfits like your fashion bestie
Google-backed consumer tech giant Glance has launched 'Glance AI,' a new commerce platform for the "AI consumer."
Mars once had Saturn-like rings. It might have them again
Mars, the fourth planet from the Sun, is expected to get rings again in the next 50-70 million years. And, this is not the first time for the red planet.
40 years later, Shubhanshu Shukla to take India to space
Houston-based Axiom Space has successfully conducted an internal Flight Readiness Review (FRR) for its upcoming Ax-4 mission to the International Space Station (ISS).
Apple iPhone 7 Plus is now vintage: What it means
Apple has added the iPhone 7 Plus to its official list of vintage products, effective May 21.
Tirupati temple adopts AI, facial recognition to streamline pilgrim services
The custodian of the Venkateswara temple, Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD), is employing Artificial Intelligence (AI) and facial recognition technology to improve the pilgrimage experience.
Publishers slam Google's AI Mode as 'theft' of their content
The News/Media Alliance, a trade organization representing major US news publishers, has slammed Google's newly announced AI Mode.
Signal blocks Microsoft's Recall feature from capturing your chats
In a bid to counter Microsoft's Recall feature, Signal has updated its Windows 11 application.
How to optimize battery usage
Managing app battery usage is essential for prolonging the life of your device as well as keeping it performing well throughout the day.