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You can now create, share AI-generated image as WhatsApp status
WhatsApp has launched a new feature, powered by Meta's advanced generative technology, to create and share custom AI-generated visuals as status updates.
Comets Lemmon, SWAN pass by Earth today: How to watch
Two comets, C/2025 A6 (Lemmon) and C/2025 R2 (SWAN), are set to make their closest approach to Earth tonight.
White House is one of Bluesky's most blocked accounts
The Donald Trump administration has taken its social media campaign against Democratic opponents to an unexpected platform, Bluesky.
How X plans to keep you engaged in the app
Social media platform X is testing a new way of handling links on its iOS app.
You can soon buy inactive usernames on X
X, the social media platform, is gearing up to launch a new feature - the X Handle Marketplace.
China accuses US of hacking its National Time Service Center
China has accused the United States of hacking its National Time Service Center, a facility that generates and maintains China's standard time.
Watch: This stunning heart-shaped nebula lies 6,000 light-years away
Astrophotographer Ronald Brecher has unveiled a stunning image of the Heart Nebula (IC 1805), located some 6,000 light-years away in the Perseus spiral arm of our Milky Way.
What does Gemini assistant on Google TV look like?
Google's advanced AI assistant, Gemini, has made an early appearance on at least one Google TV device. The TCL QM9K series is the first to get this upgrade.
Pakistan's 1st 'hyperspectral' satellite HS-1 launched: What is it?
Pakistan has successfully launched its first-ever Hyperspectral Satellite, HS-1, from China's Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center (JSLC).
This drug extends survival for patients with aggressive breast cancer
AstraZeneca's latest drug, Datroway, has shown promising results in extending survival for patients with advanced triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC).
This autonomous system will make moving cargo on Moon easier
Researchers from the University of Toronto Institute for Aerospace Studies (UTIAS) are developing autonomy algorithms that could significantly impact lunar cargo transport.
Chandrayaan-2 becomes first mission to observe Sun's impact on Moon
India's Chandrayaan-2 mission has made a historic observation, being the first to directly witness the effects of solar Coronal Mass Ejections (CMEs) on the Moon's atmosphere.
Bank holidays: Check state-wise closures for Diwali 2025
As India gears up for Diwali 2025, a series of bank holidays are on the cards.
Wikipedia says its traffic is declining due to AI summaries
Wikipedia, the world's largest online encyclopedia, has witnessed an 8% decline in human traffic over the past few months.
WhatsApp bans AI assistants like ChatGPT from its platform
Meta-owned messaging platform, WhatsApp, has updated its business API policy to prohibit the use of general-purpose chatbots on its platform.
JWST's 'little red dots' could be black hole nurseries
The James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) has been studying the early universe since its first observations.
BYJU'S ex-CEO launches AI-powered tutoring platform for school students
Mrinal Mohit, the former CEO of BYJU'S India, has launched Uprio, an AI-powered platform.
Reddit's AI tool faces backlash after spreading dangerous medical misinformation
Reddit's latest artificial intelligence (AI) tool, Reddit Answers, is facing severe backlash from users and moderators.
Moon, Venus come together in sky tomorrow: How to watch
A notable celestial event will be on display early tomorrow morning, when the Moon and Venus come together in a stunning conjunction.
Planetary composition depends on the time of their formation: Study
A new study led by scientists from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV), has revealed how the timing of planet formation in our galaxy affects their composition and density.
This new AI tool tracks copyrighted material in AI-generated content
Vermillio, a US tech platform, has developed a tool that can track the use of copyrighted work by generative artificial intelligence (AI) systems.
Google Messages gets a design overhaul: Check what's new
Google has updated the account menu in its Messages app, bringing it in line with other first-party apps.
US judge blocks Pegasus maker from targeting WhatsApp users
A US judge has issued an injunction against Israeli spyware company NSO Group, prohibiting it from targeting WhatsApp users.
Chen Ning Yang, Nobel-winning Chinese physicist, passes away at 103
Chen Ning Yang, a Chinese-American physicist and Nobel Prize winner, has died at the age of 103. His demise was reported by Chinese state media outlet Xinhua.
Alibaba cutting NVIDIA GPU use for AI models by 80%
Alibaba Group Holding has unveiled a revolutionary computing pooling solution, Aegaeon, which reduces the need for NVIDIA graphics processing units (GPUs) in its artificial intelligence (AI) models by 82%.
ChatGPT app's growth slows despite millions of daily downloads
The growth of the ChatGPT mobile app has slowed down, according to a report by Apptopia.
This is the longest gamma-ray burst ever recorded
In a groundbreaking discovery, astronomers have detected the longest gamma-ray burst (GRB) ever recorded.
NVIDIA's 1st Blackwell chip wafer made with TSMC breaks cover
NVIDIA has unveiled its first-ever Blackwell wafer, manufactured in the United States.
New iPhone Fold rumor reveals smaller screens, potential launch delay
Apple's highly anticipated iPhone Fold, its first-ever foldable smartphone, is expected to come with a smaller display than previously thought.
Apple to refresh devices that are long overdue for update
Apple is rumored to be working on updates for four of its products that don't get new versions very often.
Apple to exclusively broadcast Formula 1 races in the US
In a major development, Apple has announced a five-year partnership with Formula 1 (F1) to become its exclusive broadcast partner in the US.
Atari's latest gaming console is a homage to the 1970s
Atari has announced a new retro console, the Intellivision Sprint, in collaboration with Plaion.
WhatsApp is testing a new message limit to reduce spam
WhatsApp, the popular messaging platform owned by Meta, is testing a new feature to combat spam.
Facebook's new feature could use your photos to train AI
Meta has introduced a new artificial intelligence (AI) tool for Facebook, aimed at creating collages and editing photos.
Apple to cut iPhone Air production amid weak sales
Apple is reportedly planning to cut the production of its iPhone Air model, owing to lackluster sales performance.
Meta is making AI experiences safer for teens
Meta has announced a new set of parental control features for its platforms, including Instagram.
NPCI issues guidelines to curb UPI fraud amid festive season
As the festive season approaches, the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) has issued guidelines to help people protect themselves from Unified Payments Interface (UPI) frauds.
EA's Battlefield 6 breaks records, 7M sales in 3 days
Electronic Arts (EA) has announced that its latest title, Battlefield 6, has broken franchise sales records by selling over seven million copies within the first three days of its launch.
IRCTC website, app down ahead of festive travel season
India's leading railway ticketing platform, the Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC), is facing a major outage.
Meta to retire Messenger app for Windows and Mac
Meta has announced its decision to discontinue the standalone desktop apps of Messenger for Windows and Mac. The move will come into effect on December 15.