Science & Tech

Nvidia Unveils Project Digits: The Personal AI Supercomputer

07 Jan 2025 15:27 PM IST

Nvidia claims that a single Project Digits unit can handle models as large as 200 billion parameters.

Meta’s AI-Generated Feature Adds Creative Images to Instagram Feeds

07 Jan 2025 14:13 PM IST

Meta's new AI-generated feature creates personalized, imaginative images of users, sparking both excitement and concerns about privacy.

PM Modi Meets Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella: Discusses Future of Tech, Innovation, and AI

06 Jan 2025 21:23 PM IST

Earlier in 2023, Nadella had visited India and met with PM Modi, where he had praised the government’s ‘Digital India’ initiative.

Apple, Samsung Struggle As Huawei Leads the Charge in China

06 Jan 2025 12:06 PM IST

Huawei is leading the Chinese smartphone market, while foreign brands like Apple and Samsung see significant declines. Apple's iPhone 16 had a strong launch, but overall foreign-brand sales are down. Domestic brands, especially Huawei, continue to gain consumer loyalty in China.

Conservation Efforts Revive Iberian Lynx Population to Over 2,000

06 Jan 2025 10:44 AM IST

The Iberian lynx, once on the brink of extinction, has made a remarkable recovery thanks to dedicated conservation efforts, with over 2,000 now thriving in the wild.

SpaceX’s Starship Set for Flight 7 Test with Mock Starlink Satellite Deployment

04 Jan 2025 16:01 PM IST

SpaceX to test Starship's first in-space payload deployment with mock Starlink satellites, a key milestone in rocket innovation.

Meta Removes AI-Generated Profiles After Viral Controversy

04 Jan 2025 14:12 PM IST

Meta has removed AI-generated profiles from Facebook and Instagram after a viral controversy, addressing bugs and clarifying their long-term vision for AI characters.

Bus-Sized Asteroid Passes Earth: Near-Earth Objects and Their Origins

04 Jan 2025 12:18 PM IST

Asteroid 2025 AB, part of the Aten group, recently made a close approach to Earth, offering valuable observation opportunities. Near-Earth Asteroids like 2025 AB originate in the asteroid belt and are influenced by gravitational forces. Despite their proximity, the chances of collisions with Earth remain extremely low.

KuCoin Introduces QR Code Payment Feature for Seamless Transactions

03 Jan 2025 18:22 PM IST

KuCoin launches a UPI-like QR payment feature, allowing users to make crypto transactions seamlessly for goods and services.

Nick Clegg Exits Meta, Joel Kaplan Appointed as New Policy Chief

03 Jan 2025 14:04 PM IST

Meta's global policy chief, Nick Clegg, announces departure and Joel Kaplan steps in as successor.

India vs. Apple: CCI Poised To Announce Major Antitrust Decision On App Store

03 Jan 2025 13:14 PM IST

Apple is under investigation in India for allegedly violating antitrust laws with its App Store payment rules. The Competition Commission of India could impose changes, following global scrutiny of tech giants.

Apple Settles Siri Privacy Lawsuit for $95 Million

03 Jan 2025 03:19 AM IST

Apple will pay $95 million to settle a class-action lawsuit alleging that its Siri assistant violated user privacy. The lawsuit claims Siri recorded private conversations unintentionally, raising concerns about data sharing with advertisers.