Technology
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NASA calls off all-electric aircraft flight plan over safety concerns
Washington: NASA has called off its plan to fly X-57, the experimental electric aircraft, after discovering an anomaly in its propulsion system which can put people’s lives at risk. Safety and time…
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Super Plastronics launches 8 KODAK TV models in India
New Delhi: Consumer electronics manufacturer Super Plastronics Pvt Ltd on Monday announced the launch of the all-new KODAK television models in India. The brand launched the KODAK 9XPRO Series, powered by Realtek…
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Samsung’s new mode on 2023 TV lineup helps improve colour blind users’ experience
Seoul: Samsung Electronics has announced the addition of ‘SeeColours’ mode on its 2023 TV and monitor lineup, including the Neo QLED, QLED, OLED, Smart Monitor and the G95SC gaming monitor, to enhance…
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Apple may switch technology behind A17 Bionic chip to cut costs next year
San Francisco: Tech giant Apple will reportedly switch technology behind the A17 Bionic chip in order to cut costs next year. According to a rumour, the A17 Bionic chip that will be…
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2 out of 3 teens targeted by ‘sextortion’ schemes on social media: Study
San Francisco: Nearly two out of every three teenagers have been targeted by sextortion schemes on social media apps, a new study has shown. According to Snap (the parent company of Snapchat),…
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Social messaging app IRL shuts down after 95% of its users found to be fake
New Delhi: SoftBank-backed social messaging app called IRL has announced to shut operations, after it found that a massive 95 per cent of its users were “automated or from bots”. The platform,…
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Twitter rival Bluesky working on user lists, reply controls tools
San Francisco: Twitter rival Bluesky, backed by Jack Dorsey, has introduced some proposals for new moderation and safety tooling, which the company is presently working on, including — user lists and reply…
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WhatsApp working on darker top app bar for Android beta
San Francisco: Meta-owned messaging platform WhatsApp is reportedly working on a darker top app bar for Android beta. According to WABetainfo, although most users seem to like this modification, others seem to still think…
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Apple may not include top strap for Vision Pro in box
San Francisco: Tech giant Apple will reportedly not include the overhead strap for the Vision Pro headset in the box. According to Gizmochina, the headset comes with a stretchable 3D knitted fabric…
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Big B forays into generative AI with digital IP platform Ikonz
New Delhi: Ikonz, a platform for digital IP monetisation, on Monday said it has partnered superstar Amitabh Bachchan as they foray into the emerging field of generative AI. Ikonz’s strategic partnership with…
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Apple Vision Pro may transforms any surface into a touchscreen
San Francisco: An Apple Vision Pro developer has learned that the headset can create controls and displays and make them appear on any surface in the user’s room. The ability to choose…
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Crypto exchange Binance ordered to halt services in Belgium
San Francisco: Leading blockchain and cryptocurrency platform Binance has been ordered by Belgium’s Financial Services and Markets Authority (FSMA) to cease immediately all offers of virtual currency services in the country. The…
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Google Search rolls out ‘Perspectives’ filter
San Francisco: Google has announced that it is rolling out the ‘Perspectives’ filter on Search, which shows users a page of results with advice from other people. The company tweeted on Saturday,…
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Reddit to bring accessibility updates for moderators
San Francisco: Social discussion platform Reddit is bringing new accessibility updates for moderators, starting next month. “We are committed to making it easy for mods using assistive technology to moderate using Reddit’s…
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WhatsApp rolling out large stickers on Windows beta
San Francisco: Meta-owned messaging platform WhatsApp is rolling out large stickers to some beta testers on Windows. This is not a new option that needs to be separately enabled as stickers will…
