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Lenskart's new smart glasses will be powered by Snapdragon chips
Lenskart, the leading eyewear brand in India, is working on a new pair of smart glasses.
ChatGPT is down, paid users are reporting access issues
OpenAI's popular AI chatbot, ChatGPT, is currently facing a major outage.
7 Indian railway stations to install AI-based facial recognition systems
The Union government has announced its plan to install Artificial Intelligence (AI)-based facial recognition systems at seven major railway stations in India.
Why scientists in Switzerland are freezing human poop
In a groundbreaking initiative, scientists are freezing human feces to preserve the microbes within.
YouTube is removing its Trending page today: What's next?
YouTube will remove the "Trending" page, along with the "Trending Now" list, today.
Superbugs could cost $2 trillion/year, kill millions by 2050
A new study by the Center for Global Development has warned that superbugs could lead to millions of deaths and cost the global economy nearly $2 trillion a year by 2050.
Former Google CEO dismisses AI fears—calls it new industrial era
Former Google CEO Eric Schmidt has rejected fears of an impending crash in the artificial intelligence (AI) boom.
Synchronize calendars across devices: Here's how
Synchronizing calendars across devices can make your daily routine easier and ensure that you never miss an important event.
How to automate backups manually in Windows
Backing up data is essential to avoid losing it to system failures or accidental deletions.
These two vaccines may offer added protection against dementia
A recent study has found that the shingles vaccine (Shingrix) and the respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) vaccine (Arexyv) may lower dementia risk.
UK might not seek encrypted data of Apple users anymore
The British government is reportedly reconsidering its controversial demand for Apple to create a backdoor into its iCloud service.
Microsoft servers under attack
Hackers have exploited a critical vulnerability in Microsoft's widely used server software, launching a global attack on government agencies and businesses.
Viral Coldplay concert couple now stars in retro-style video game
The couple who went viral for their reaction to being caught cuddling on a jumbotron at a Coldplay concert has now become the star of a video game.
Apple's upcoming iPad Pro models to feature dual front cameras
Apple's upcoming iPad Pro models are expected to sport two front-facing cameras, according to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman.
India planning space station by 2035, Moon landing by 2040
The Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) has announced ambitious plans for the coming decades.
NISAR: Here's when NASA, ISRO will launch Earth observation satellite
NASA and ISRO are gearing up for the launch of their joint mission, the NASA-ISRO Synthetic Aperture Radar (NISAR) satellite.
WhatsApp tests ads in Status, promoted channels for better reach
Meta is taking a major step toward monetizing WhatsApp by introducing two new features: Status Ads and Promoted Channels.
iPhone 17 series launching in September: Check expected price, features
Apple is gearing up for the launch of the iPhone 17 series.
You can't control YouTube Music playback from Google Maps anymore
Google Maps is missing the media playback controls for YouTube Music and Spotify on Android devices.
Increasing rocket launches could harm Earth's ozone layer: Study
The recent surge in global rocket launches could hinder the recovery of Earth's vital ozone layer, a new study has warned.
Strange radio signals under Antarctic ice challenge known particle physics
Scientists have detected strange radio signals coming from beneath the Antarctic ice, challenging our current understanding of particle physics.
China's rival to Tesla Optimus can change its own batteries
China has unveiled the world's first humanoid robot that can change its own batteries, a major milestone in robotics technology.
Astronauts develop vision problems during long spaceflights, says study
NASA is investigating the vision problems experienced by astronauts who have spent long periods on the International Space Station (ISS).
Elon Musk's Optimus robot serves popcorn at Tesla diner
Elon Musk has showcased the latest feat of Tesla's humanoid robot, Optimus.
This upcoming vaccine by ICMR may help prevent malaria
The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) is working on a new malaria vaccine called AdFalciVax.
How China's 'Dislike Going to Work' clinic is helping employees
China has opened a unique clinic named "Dislike Going to Work" in Hebei province, aimed at helping employees with work-related issues without directly labeling them as anxiety or depression.
OpenAI's model achieves gold medal-level performance at International Mathematical Olympiad
OpenAI has announced that its latest experimental model has achieved 'gold medal-level performance' in the International Mathematical Olympiad (IMO), one of the world's most prestigious math competitions.
Can a weight-loss drug help treat addiction to alcohol, stimulants?
Drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy are already known for their physical health benefits. Now, they are being explored as potential treatments for neuropsychological conditions.
Microsoft ends reliance on China-based engineers for Pentagon cloud support
Microsoft has announced a major change in its business practices, barring China-based engineers from providing technical support for the cloud computing systems of the US Department of Defense (DoD).
Your Android phone can detect earthquakes, warn in real-time—here's how
Google's Android Earthquake Alert (AEA) system, which leverages the sensors of billions of smartphones around the world, can warn people before an earthquake strikes.
75% of US teens have tried AI companions: Survey
A recent survey by Common Sense Media has found that nearly three in four American teenagers have used artificial intelligence (AI) companions.
Musk's xAI to launch kid-friendly version of Grok chatbot
Elon Musk's artificial intelligence firm, xAI, is developing a child-friendly version of its Grok chatbot.
Crypto exchange CoinDCX loses $44M in a cyberattack
India's second-largest cryptocurrency exchange, CoinDCX, has confirmed a major cyberattack on its platform.
You can now learn Sanskrit through this AI-powered OTT platform
In a first, Vyoma Linguistic Labs Foundation has launched an over-the-top (OTT) platform for learning Sanskrit.
Perplexity's AI browser could replace these 2 key office roles
Perplexity, a San Francisco-based artificial intelligence (AI) start-up, recently launched Comet, an AI-powered browser.
Samsung's latest foldables set new pre-order record in India
Samsung has announced a record-breaking number of pre-orders for its latest Galaxy Z Fold7 and Galaxy Z Flip7 smartphones in India.
Chemotherapy can accelerate the spread of cancer, says study
A recent study by a team of Chinese scientists has revealed that chemotherapy can actually accelerate the spread of cancer from primary tumor sites to distant organs.
Orion Nebula, Pleiades, Hyades may have a common stellar origin
A new study has suggested that the Orion Nebula, Pleiades, and Hyades star clusters are different phases of the same stellar system.
Longest solar eclipse in 100+ years is occurring in 2027
On August 2, 2027, a rare total solar eclipse will occur, marking one of the most significant celestial events of this century.
Google Phone app on Wear OS gets Material 3 Expressive
Google is bringing a Material 3 Expressive redesign to its Phone app on Wear OS.