E-Edition
Science & Technology
Science & Technology
Samsung fixes major Secure Folder bug, hidden apps no longer at risk
If you’ve ever used a Samsung phone, chances are you’ve relied on the Secure Folder to store sensitive apps, files, or photos away from prying eyes. It’s one of those features you don’t think twice […]
Science & Technology
Alien environment on saturn’s biggest moon may support building blocks of life
NASA revealed that cell-like compartments, known as vesicles, could form naturally in the lakes of Saturn’s moon Titan. The lakes on Saturn’s largest moon are filled with liquid hydrocarbons like ethane and methane. These vesicles […]
Science & Technology
Google is combining ChromeOS and Android
After years of speculation, Google has finally confirmed that it is working to bring ChromeOS and Android together. In a conversation with TechRadar, Sameer Samat, President of the Android Ecosystem at Google, revealed for the […]
E-Edition
Science & Technology
Shubhanshu Shukla turns farmer in space; grows methi, moong seeds
In the final leg of his space sojourn, Indian astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla turned into a farmer, taking photos of ‘moong’ and ‘methi’ seeds sprouting in petri dishes and inserting them into a storage freezer on […]
Science & Technology
Google Gemini now reads WhatsApp chats unless you change this setting
Last week, a bunch of Android users received an email from Google saying that starting July 7, it is changing how Gemini interacts with some of the apps on their phone. In a vaguely worded […]
Science & Technology
Robots can now feel: Scientists create artificial skin with human-like sensations
A team of scientists might have been able to give robots the chance to ‘feel’ sensations and external stimuli. This is through a newly developed electric skin. The skin, made of a gelatin-based material, is […]
E-Edition
Science & Technology
Meta adds DM chatting feature to Instagram spinoff Threads on popular demand
Meta is finally rolling out the direct messaging feature for its Instagram spinoff app, Threads. The feature has been one of the most requested by users ever since its launch in 2023. The company has […]
Science & Technology
iPhone 17 Pro Max may get the biggest battery jump so far, new leak suggests
In what could be a welcome shift for iPhone fans tired of living near a charger, Apple appears to be gearing up for a meaningful battery boost with next year’s flagship. According to a new […]
Science & Technology
Microsoft claims its AI tool can diagnose complex cases better than doctors
Microsoft claims that it has developed an AI tool that, in a recent experiment, diagnosed patients with four times more accuracy than human doctors. The technology, called MAI Diagnostic Orchestrator (MAI-DxO), works by combining multiple […]
Science & Technology
Meta AI can now read and summarise your WhatsApp chats privately
WhatsApp will now show you summaries of unread messages created using AI. The feature uses Meta AI to generate short summaries of chats, helping users quickly catch up on unread messages in personal and group […]
Science & Technology
Google is giving Gemini AI more control over your Android apps
Google is preparing to roll out a major change to how its Gemini AI assistant works with Android smartphones, according to a report by Android Authority. Starting July 7, Gemini will be able to interact […]
Science & Technology
Axiom 4 Mission creates history for 3 countries
Axiom 4 Mission not only has it been a historic moment for India — which is back in space after 41 years — Poland, and Hungary, which have sent astronauts to space for the first […]
E-Edition
Science & Technology
Google revives Snapseed on iPhone with major update and new editing tools
Google has rolled out a major update to Snapseed, its photo editing app for iOS devices. The new version 3.0 brings a redesigned interface for both iPhone and iPad users. This update introduces a grid […]
Science & Technology
Apple unveils software redesign while reeling from AI missteps, tech upheaval
After stumbling out of the starting gate in Big Tech’s pivotal race to capitalise on Artificial Intelligence, Apple tried to regain its footing during an annual developers conference that focused mostly on incremental advances and […]
E-Edition
Science & Technology
Google working on AI tool to answer emails in your style
Artificial intelligence may one day cure diseases and resolve the climate crisis, but for now, the Google DeepMind CEO has his sights set on a more relatable goal: conquering the modern email inbox. Demis Hassabis […]
Science & Technology
YouTube app will stop working on these iPhone and iPad models
YouTube has quietly rolled out a new app update that ends support for a number of older iPhones and iPads. With the latest 20.22.1 version, the YouTube app now requires iOS 16 or later to […]
Science & Technology
Qualcomm fixes multiple zero-day chip flaws after Google warns of active exploits by hackers
Chipmaker Qualcomm has rolled out security patches to fix three serious zero-day vulnerabilities affecting its Adreno GPU (graphics processing unit) driver, after Google warned that hackers were actively exploiting these flaws in targeted attacks. The […]
E-Edition
Science & Technology
Isro performed 10 manoevres to save satellites on collision course
The Indian Space Research Organisation (Isro) successfully performed 10 Collision Avoidance Manoeuvres (CAMs) in 2024 to protect its satellites from potential collisions with other objects in space, according to the newly released Indian Space Situational […]
Science & Technology
Earth to cross 1.5°C temperature rise threshold by 2029, warns UN
The world is on track to experience continued record-breaking temperatures over the next five years, sharply increasing climate-related risks for societies, economies, and sustainable development, according to a new report released by the World Meteorological […]