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Amazon plans to use AI-designed material to reduce carbon emissions from data centres
The carbon-filtering material, developed by Orbital Materials, showcases the power of artificial intelligence in materials science. Amazon will use the sponge-like device at an Amazon Web Services (AWS) data centre
Elon Musk's SpaceX planning to sell insider shares to boost value to $350 billion
With an estimated valuation of $255 billion, SpaceX is already the most valuable private startup in the world. The potential sale would boost SpaceX's valuation over $350 billion, which would place SpaceX among giants in the aerospace and technology sectors
Starlink steps closer to India? GoI likely to relax satellite-communication rules for Elon Musk’s SpaceX
Currently, companies applying for satcom licences under India’s Global Mobile Personal Communication by Satellite (GMPCS) system must comply with 30-40 stringent conditions. There have been some discussions on easing some of these requirements
Jaguar unveils its much-hyped concept EV named 'Type 00', expected to cost more than £100,000
Jaguar has undergone a major rebranding exercise and as part of it, has launched a new EV concept car called the 'Type 00.' Available in the colours, Miami pink and London blue, the cars have certainly set the stone rilling as far conversations are concerned
Apple illegally spied on employees, silenced discussions on pay and work conditions, alleges new lawsuit
A new lawsuit claims that Apple mandates its employees to install software on their personal devices used for work, granting the company access to sensitive data such as emails, photo libraries, health records, and smart home information.
OpenAI likely to consider pushing ads on ChatGPT as it seeks to expand revenue base
Sarah Friar, OpenAI's chief financial officer has hinted that the organisation may be lookin for ways to integrate ads with ChatGPT and other OpenAI services, during a recent interview. OpenAI has also been on a hiring spree, onboarding several notable names from ad-tech businesses
Intel’s CEO Pat Gelsinger's forced exit may lead to new discussions on chipmaker's sale to partners, rivals
Under Pat Gelsinger as CEO Intel pursued some radical cost-cutting measures, including job cuts, paused plant construction in Europe, and a suspension of its dividend. However, a poor earnings report in August, including a surprise loss, pushed the board to consider more drastic moves
Intel CEO Pat Gelsinger forced to retire after 40 years at the company, as chipmaker continues to struggle
Intel's board lost confidence in CEO Pat Gelsinger's leadership following a recent meeting that scrutinised the company's performance and strategic plans. Because of the meeting, Gelisnger was presented with two choices — either to resign or be removed. Gelsinger opted to step down
Apple Watch Series 10 Review: Slimmer, lighter and better than ever before
The Apple Watch Series 10 may not bring that radial a change over the Watch Series 9, but its massive, gorgeous display, quicker charging times and some new health features sure help it to stand out compared to previous generations
PlayStation creator Ken Kutaragi reveals that everyone opposed the console, thought it would kill Sony
Before the PlayStation’s meteoric rise, Sony was collaborating with Nintendo on a CD-ROM reader for the Super Nintendo console. The partnership even led to a prototype machine, the “Play Station,” which could read both CDs and cartridges
Tesla's Austin factory found to be in violation of several environmental guidelines
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has since launched a criminal investigation into these allegations. Tesla’s actions in Austin extended beyond the factory floor, with a six-acre wastewater pond reportedly leaking untreated chemicals into the city’s sewer system
Elon Musk & Vivek Ramaswamy’s DOGE to scrutinise $6.6bn loan to Tesla rival Rivian by Biden admin
Ramaswamy criticised Biden's justification for Rivian's loan, which emphasised the creation of 7,500 jobs, as exorbitantly expensive. He argued that the cost per job was excessive and hinted that the loan may serve political purposes, particularly in weakening Musk’s Tesla
Elon Musk asks US court to block OpenAI's for-profit conversion, alleges anticompetitive practices
Musk’s latest motion accuses OpenAI and Microsoft of several antitrust violations, including allegedly discouraging investors from supporting rival companies like his own xAI. The lawsuit essentially seeks to halt OpenAI’s controversial shift from a nonprofit to a for-profit model
Fidelity marks up the value of its holdings in Elon Musk's X by 32.37% in October
Even though Fidelity marked up its holdings in X by an impressive 32.37 per cent, it still considers X to be worth substantially less than the $44 billion Musk initially paid for it, valuing the platform at nearly 72 per cent below its original purchase price
Apple’s iOS 18’s Password Manager can help save users from a number of cyber scams. Here’s how
With hackers constantly evolving their tactics, even experienced users can fall victim to sophisticated schemes. Apple’s latest security tools aim to provide robust protection, tackling vulnerabilities head-on while making it easier for users to manage their digital security
Canada's top new outlets sue OpenAI over alleged copyright infringement in training ChatGPT
A coalition of top Canadian news outlets is suing Open AI, the parent company of ChatGPT over alleged copyright infringement
Google Pixel 9 Long-term Review: The beginning of a new direction
The Pixel 9 in many ways feels like an evolutionary upgrade of the Pixel 8 but may carve its own path with further influx of AI
How North Korean hackers stole billions in crypto while posing as VCs, IT workers
North Korean hacking groups use sophisticated methods to infiltrate targets. One group, dubbed "Sapphire Sleet" by Microsoft, impersonates venture capitalists and recruiters
ByteDance sues former intern seeking $1.1 million in damages for 'sabotaging' AI project
This high-profile case coincides with ByteDance’s aggressive expansion in AI development. The company’s chatbot, Doubao, launched in August 2023, has already become the leading AI chatbot in China, boasting 51 million monthly active users by October
India's Competition Commission starts new probe into Google's app store policies following Winzo’s complaint
Winzo’s claims that Google, through its Play Store, imposes unreasonable terms on app developers via its Developer Distribution Agreement and Developer Program Policies. These policies create a one-sided relationship that limit developers' ability to operate fairly in the market
Xiaomi preparing to launch its own, in-house developed chipset next year
The decision to develop an in-house chipset aligns with Xiaomi’s long-term strategy of reducing its dependence on third-party suppliers. The company aims to optimise costs, enhance performance, and secure a foothold in the high-stakes semiconductor market
Reddit overtakes X as the most popular social media platform in the UK
Reddit’s has seen remarkable growth, with a 47 per cent increase in users compared to May 2023. The platform now sits behind YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok in the UK’s social media standings
After the US, Canada's Competition Bureau wants to break up Google, to target ad business
Canada’s Competition Bureau's investigation alleges that Google favours its own tools in accessing online ad inventory, effectively sidelining competitors. The complaint also accuses the company of manipulating terms for customers to restrict their ability to work with rival platforms
ISRO set to launch ESA's Proba-3 solar observatory satellite on Dec 4 to study the Sun’s corona
ESA revealed that the choice of ISRO's PSLV was strategic — it offers the perfect balance of capability and cost for the Proba-3 mission, which involves a payload of 550 kg. The payload will involve two satellites that are part of the payload, the Occulter and the Coronagraph
Intel’s CHIPS Act funding reduced from $8.5 billion to $7.85 billion because of recent military contract
Intel, the largest recipient of CHIPS Act funding, is facing mounting scrutiny over its ability to deliver on its commitments, particularly as it navigates financial struggles and extended project timelines
India leads the world in 5G users and genAI adoption, finds Ericsson study
India’s 5G adoption continues to grow, with satisfaction rates among users climbing from 48 per cent in 2023 to 57 per cent in 2024. This rise is especially pronounced in Tier 3 cities. Similarly twice as many Indian users are engaging with daily GenAI applications compared to the US
A fatal car accident leads to homicide case against Google Maps in Uttar Pradesh
The death of three Indian men falling off an unfinished bridge in Uttar Pradesh raised questions about whether navigation apps like Google Maps can be held responsible for such accidents
Best phones under Rs 40,000 (Nov 2024): Samsung Galaxy S23 FE 5G, Realme GT 6 to Google Pixel 8a
Here are the top 5 smartphones you can get your hands on under Rs 40,000 in India this month
Black Friday Sale 2024: Catch these epic deals on Apple iPhone, Sony PS5, Samsung Galaxy Watch, and more
Black Friday Sale 2024: Catch some massive deals and discounts of the Apple iPhone, iPad, Watch, Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra, Xiaomi smartphones, HP laptops and a whole lot of more electronics and gadgets
Microsoft facing another major antitrust investigation, US FTC goes after various major issues
At the centre of the investigation is Microsoft’s bundling strategy, particularly the integration of productivity tools like Word, Excel, and Teams with its cloud and cybersecurity offerings. Competitors argue it undercuts their ability to compete fairly