Science & Technology
WhatsApp soon lets you dial numbers to place calls directly from app
Meta-owned WhatsApp is reportedly working on a new in-app dialer feature that will allow users to make calls directly from the app. According to WABetaInfo, they will not need to add contacts to their address […]
Scientists develop speech recognition tool to predict Alzheimer’s onset
A new AI-based model could predict the onset of Alzheimer’s disease by analysing an individual’s speech, the developers said. Trained on audio recordings of patients with mild cognitive impairment—early stages of memory loss, the model […]
AI is set to change phone experience as Apple, Realme rush to add generative tools
Just like the flip phones in the ’90s, the QWERTY phones in the aughts, and the big battery and big camera phones in the 2010s, the trend that will define the 2020s is going to […]
Earth’s inner core ‘unambiguously’ slowing down, could change day’s length
A new study has provided “unambiguous evidence” that the Earth’s inner core began to slow down its rotation in 2010, compared to the planet’s surface. Researchers said that the slowing down could change the length […]
Apple watch to get ability to change default ringtones with watchOS 11 update: Report
Apple’s latest watchOS 11 update will finally let users change the default ringtone on their Apple Watch, according to a report. The Cupertino-based tech giant unveiled watchOS 11 – the latest operating system for its […]
Google releases Android 15 beta 3 phase with improved UI for passkeys
As Android 15 gets ready, Google is a step closer to releasing the new operating system. Today, Google announced that it will be releasing Android 15’s third beta. The update indicates that it has reached […]
Water frost discovered on Mars’ tallest volcanoes for the first time
In a surprising find that challenges previous beliefs about Mars’ climate, the European Space Agency’s spacecraft have detected water frost on the towering Tharsis volcanoes near the Red Planet’s equator – a region thought to […]
Apple not paying OpenAI for ChatGPT integration into iOS
At the Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) on Monday, Apple made an exciting announcement about teaming up with OpenAI to integrate ChatGPT into Apple’s upcoming iOS 18. This news has generated a lot of buzz, but […]
Elon Musk’s X begins hiding all likes for users
Elon Musk on July 12 confirmed the roll out of a new feature that will hide all likes by default for X users. X is rolling out “private likes” which will likely show up on […]
Google developing new ChromeOS
Google has announced that ChromeOS will soon go through a transformation. As per the company, the large portions of ChromeOS will be the Android stack. With this update, Google aims to bring AI features at […]
Windows 11 Recall feature hacked ahead of launch
With Microsoft hyping the Windows 11 AI-powered Recall feature, earlier this week a security researcher who previously worked for the tech giant called it a ‘security disaster.’ The feature takes a screenshot of everything you […]
Google’s NotebookLM now powered by Gemini 1.5 Pro
Google has introduced a slew of features to its AI research and writing assistant NotebookLM. The upgraded version of the tool is powered by Google’s most capable model Gemini 1.5 Pro. With the latest upgrade, […]
Meta Verified for WhatsApp Business now available in India
Meta recently announced it is rolling out the Meta Verified program for WhatsApp Business users in India, Brazil, Indonesia and Colombia. Launched in September last year for WhatsApp Business, the verification was limited to Instagram […]
Meta’s WhatsApp launches new AI tools for businesses
Meta launched its first AI-driven ad targeting program for businesses on WhatsApp, as it tries to wring revenue out of the popular chat service, the company announced on Thursday at a conference in Brazil. CEO […]
Indian-origin researcher discovers way to charge laptops, phones in just a minute
In the modern world of science and technology, we spend most time charging our electric appliances. But what if we tell you that you will now be able to charge your dead laptop or smartphone […]
Monster sunspot that triggered solar storm on Earth returns with a bang
Monster sunspot, designated AR3664, responsible for the May 10 solar storm that triggered the strongest auroras on Earth in over five centuries is back. After disappearing from Earth’s view, the sunspot bigger than the planet […]
AI darling Nvidia’s market value surges closer to Apple
Nvidia’s shares rallied around 6% to hit a record high leaving the AI chipmaker’s stock market value about $100 billion away from overtaking Apple in a major reshuffle of Wall street’s biggest players. Last trading […]
iOS 18 might bring new smart song transitions and Passthrough features for Apple Music
Just a few weeks before the WWDC 2024, a new rumour is doing rounds online. The rumour has it that with iOS 18 and macOS 15, the Apple Music app will get a few new […]
