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‘Life sprouts in space’, says ISRO after cowpea seeds germinate under microgravity conditions
ISRO has said the cowpea seeds it had sent to space on board the PSLV-C60 POEM-4 platform have germinated under microgravity conditions within four days of the launch of the mission. The space agency sent […]
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Google Gemini is racing to win the AI crown in 2025
Google CEO Sundar Pichai acknowledged at the company’s year-end strategy meeting that the AI models powering Google Gemini are behind OpenAI and ChatGPT but promised a real push in 2025 to get Gemini to outpace […]
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Google’s Gemini AI may come soon to Wear OS smartwatches
Last year, Gemini made its way to iOS devices through a dedicated app, and now Google is eyeing even bigger opportunities. One of the big announcements at CES 2025 was that Google TV devices will […]
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Android phones may soon support iPhone-like MagSafe wireless charging
After years of waiting, it seems like Android phones are finally catching up with Apple’s MagSafe wireless charging. The Wireless Power Consortium (WPC) has confirmed that Qi2 wireless charging is coming to Android, with Samsung […]
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WhatsApp Web to soon help users detect misleading info with ‘Reverse Image Search’ feature
WhatsApp is taking significant steps to curb misinformation by launching a reverse image search feature, now available for users on WhatsApp Web Beta. This new tool, developed in collaboration with Google, aims to help users […]
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How can you protect your privacy while using AI tools?
The adoption of AI tools and products is growing at a steady pace. Today, companies are rolling out AI chatbots to serve almost every need of users. There are AI chatbots that can write an […]
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NASA probe safely completes closest-ever approach to the Sun
NASA’s Parker Solar Probe successfully made the closest-ever approach to the Sun, as per news agency Reuters, coming within 3.8 million miles (6.1 million kilometers) of its surface. The probe endured scorching temperatures of up […]
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Biggest Innovations in AI, Science and Technology
In 2024, significant innovations in AI, science, and technology emerged, including AI-powered scientific discovery, carbon-capturing microbes, and elastocalorics. These advancements enhance productivity, sustainability, and energy efficiency across industries. Notable trends like multimodal AI and quantum […]
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AI models now create text-to-video clips, promise a new future
Imagine a vivid dream filled with mythical characters, and vast landscapes, and you as the protagonist in futuristic armour. Now, imagine describing that dream and watching it transform into a high-definition video. Sounds impossible? Not […]
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NASA’s Parker Solar probe to make historic closest approach to the Sun
A NASA spacecraft aims to fly closer to the sun than any object sent before. The Parker Solar Probe was launched in 2018 to get a close-up look at the sun. Since then, it has […]
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ISRO to study how crops grow in space on
PSLV-C60 mission Demonstration of seed germination in outer space, a robotic arm to catch a tethered debris there, and testing of green propulsion systems are some of the experiments planned on the POEM-4 — the […]
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Apple releases iOS 18.3 first developer beta
Apple has released the first developer beta version of its upcoming iOS 18.3 update, just days after introducing iOS 18.2 that was packed with Apple Intelligence features. While Apple has not yet disclosed specific changes […]
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Google unveils Veo 2 video AI generator to compete with OpenAI’s Sora
Google has introduced a new and improved Veo 2 video generator model to compete with the likes of OpenAI’s Sora. The company claims that the successor to the original Veo AI model can create realistic […]
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YouTube says it will soon start detecting AI avatars of celebs
YouTube is stepping up to protect creators from misuse of their likenesses with the help of AI. The platform is teaming up with the Creative Artists Agency (CAA) to roll out tools that allow creators […]
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Isro fires LVM3 cryogenic engine that will power Gaganyaan Mission
The Indian Space Research Organisation (Isro) has achieved a key milestone in its space program with the successful sea-level hot test of the CE20 Cryogenic Engine on November 29, 2024. Conducted at the Isro Propulsion […]
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Google unveils Gemini 2.0, its new AI model developed for agentic experiences
Google has introduced Gemini 2.0, its new AI model for the agentic era. The tech giant, on Wednesday, unveiled the first model in the Gemini 2.0 family of models – Gemini 2.0 Flash, a workhorse […]
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OpenAI releases video generator Sora
OpenAI has publicly released its new Artificial Intelligence video generator Sora but the company won’t let most users depict people as it monitors for patterns of misuse. Users of a premium version of OpenAI’s flagship […]
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Why Sunita Williams is growing lettuce in space
NASA astronaut Sunita Williams, aboard the International Space Station (ISS), is leading an innovative agricultural experiment. She is growing “Outredgeous” romaine lettuce in microgravity, a study that promises significant benefits for space missions and Earth-based […]
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iPhone 16: Things to check to identify whether iPhone is original or fake
iPhones are one of the most selling smartphones in India due to their durability, top-notch performance, and advanced features. While iPhones are available at higher prices, they tend to grab much attention globally, and everyone […]
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Devices can read human emotions without a camera: Study
Tokyo Metropolitan University researchers employed long-term skin conductance measurements to distinguish between emotions. Volunteers were given videos representing frightening scenarios, family bonding, and humor, while their skin conductance was measured. The team’s investigation revealed that […]