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Suchir Balaji, a 26-year-old ex-OpenAI researcher, was found dead in his apartment in a suspected suicide. Balaji, who resigned in October 2023, alleged OpenAI used copyrighted material unlawfully for AI training, raising ethical concerns. His criticisms drew legal scrutiny, with his files listed in a court case against OpenAI. The company denies wrongdoing, citing fair […]
ISRO announced a major milestone in the Gaganyaan Programme as the first solid motor segment was moved to the launch complex, marking progress toward the HLVM3 G1 flight. Chairman S Somanath aims to launch Gaganyaan by year-end. The programme targets human spaceflight to Low Earth Orbit, advancing India’s long-term space exploration ambitions, including a lunar […]
A study in “Astrobiology” reveals that cosmic radiation rapidly deteriorates lipids, essential for cell membranes, on Mars, particularly in salt-rich environments. This poses challenges for preserving biosignatures. Researchers suggest targeting Martian caves or lava tubes for better preservation, highlighting the need for updated exploration strategies due to radiation’s impa...
ISRO announced a major milestone for the Gaganyaan program on Friday, as the first solid motor segment was moved from the production plant to the launch complex. This achievement follows the successful ‘well deck’ recovery trials conducted in collaboration with the Indian Navy on December 6, bringing ISRO closer to the launch of India’s first […]
WhatsApp is rolling out new features to enhance video and audio calls. Users can now choose from 10 video call effects, like puppy ears and karaoke microphones, and select specific participants for group calls. The platform also introduces higher-resolution video calling and improved call options on desktop. These updates come alongside recent features like typing […]
NASA has confirmed that two airplane-sized asteroids, 2024 XW15 and 2024 XC16, will fly past Earth on Friday. 2024 XW15, measuring 210 feet, will approach at 25,859 mph, passing 4 million miles away. 2024 XC16, at 100 feet, will travel at 46,269 mph, coming within 3.28 million miles. Both passes pose no threat to Earth.
Huawei’s Mate X6 foldable smartphone debuted globally at the “Unfold the Classic” event in Dubai. Featuring a 7.93-inch OLED main display, 6.45-inch external screen, and IPX8 water resistance, it packs a Kirin 9100 chip, 12GB RAM, and 512GB storage. With a 5,110mAh battery supporting 66W wired and 50W wireless charging, it starts at AED 7,199 […]
Lightning is five times hotter than the Sun, reaching temperatures up to 30,000°C, compared to the Sun’s 5,500°C photosphere. This extreme heat occurs when electrical charges move rapidly through air, breaking its insulation during thunderstorms. The rapid expansion of heated air causes the thunder we hear. Interestingly, lightning can surpass even volcanic lava temperatures.
Jio has introduced the ‘New Year Welcome Offer Plan 2025’ for its prepaid customers. With a recharge of ₹2025, users will receive 2.5 GB of data per day, unlimited 5G data, unlimited voice calls, 100 SMS per day, and all with a validity of 200 days. Also, this limited-time offer is valid until January 11, […]
ChatGPT experienced a global outage, blocking millions from using the AI service. OpenAI confirmed the issue on X, stating they have identified the problem and are working on a fix. The outage, which began before 7 pm ET, also impacted OpenAI’s API and Sora services. On the same day, Meta’s platforms, including WhatsApp and Instagram, […]
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Instagram, owned by Meta, announced that its services are now operational again after numerous users encountered technical issues when attempting to access the network. Over 100,000 Facebook and almost 70,000 Instagram users reported the outage, which peaked at 12:50 p.m. ET. Both apps’ numbers fell below 1,000 by 6 p.m. ET as users reported bugs […]
Environment Ministry has introduced the draft Environment Protection (Extended Producer Responsibility for Packaging) Rules, 2024, to improve packaging waste management. Set to take effect on April 1, 2026, the rules require producers, importers, and brand owners (PIBOs) to manage the entire lifecycle of packaging materials, ensuring sustainable recycling and disposal.
Instagram has introduced “trial Reels,” allowing creators to share short videos with non-followers, helping them attract new followers. These Reels, which won’t appear on the main profile, let creators experiment without immediate feedback from current followers. After 24 hours, creators can view engagement stats. Instagram added features like live location sharing, fun nickna...
Indian scientists at CMC Vellore developed the first human gene therapy using lentiviral vectors for severe haemophilia A. The therapy showed transformational results in a clinical trial, eliminating annual bleeding episodes in all five participants. This breakthrough offers hope for patients with haemophilia A, potentially transforming treatment for the condition, with further trials planned.&...