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WhatsApp rolling out new fun feature for sticker lovers

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WhatsApp sticker store seen on a phone's screen in this illustration. — WhatsAppPeople around the globe love using the Meta-owned messaging app, WhatsApp, and for all the right reasons, as the company keeps introducing improvements and new features every now and then to make user experience... from The News International - Sci-Tech https://ift.tt/Wr7EOy2 via IFTTT

Elon Musk's Neuralink implants first brain chip in human

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Neuralink owner Elon Musk. — AFP/fileIn a groundbreaking move, Elon Musk’s company, Neuralink, has successfully implanted its first brain chip in a human for the first time, BBC reported.The first recipient of the brain chip, known as "telepathy," is reportedly recovering well after... from The News International - Sci-Tech https://ift.tt/qeva20k via IFTTT

James Webb Telescope brings new photos of 19 galaxies

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Two observations of the galaxy NGC 1300 are split diagonally, with James Webb Space Telescope's observations at the top left and Hubble’s at the bottom right with the core center, connected to a prominent diagonal bar structure, released on January 29, 2024. — NASA, ESA, CSA,... from The News International - Sci-Tech https://ift.tt/7JVvCBu via IFTTT

Elon Musk's X blocks searches of Taylor Swift after abusive deepfake AI chaos

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Taylor Swift gestures during a gathering. — AFP/FileTaylor Swift's name cannot be found on Elon Musk's X, formerly known as Twitter, an action was done in reaction to the singer's sexually explicit deepfakes doing the rounds on the platform. The notice "Something went wrong" will appear... from The News International - Sci-Tech https://ift.tt/WdoyBVK via IFTTT

SpaceX launches two Falcon 9 rockets carrying Starlink satellites

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Space X launching Starlink Falcon 9 rocket carrying satellites. — X/@SpaceXStarlink's Space X has launched two more batches of internet satellites on Sunday night from the US coasts, Space reported.Starting at 6:15pm EST on Sunday, the National Aeronautics and Space Administration's Kennedy... from The News International - Sci-Tech https://ift.tt/cRpIPQv via IFTTT

'Sextortion' fastest growing crime targeting young people in US

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A representational image of a cyber-criminal. — PixabayA form of cybercrime called "financial sextortion" is on the rise in North America and Australia which is majorly run by the Yahoo Boys, a non-organised cybercriminal group based in West Africa, CNBC reported citing a... from The News International - Sci-Tech https://ift.tt/NiYhf3O via IFTTT

Meta introduces tool to block nude images in teens' private messages

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A display of the logo of Facebook and Instagram. — AFP/FileMeta plans to provide a new safety mechanism that will prevent kids from sending and receiving nude photos, even in encrypted chats later this year.Adults on Facebook and Instagram may also be able to use the tool, which is probably... from The News International - Sci-Tech https://ift.tt/yJpnFk6 via IFTTT

US researcher discovers dinosaur 'chicken from hell' after purchasing fossil online

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Artist’s depiction of Eoneophron infernalis. — Atkins Weltman/PLOS OneA graduate student buying fossils online for a class project ended up finding a previously undiscovered dinosaur known as "pharaoh's dawn chicken from hell," who roamed Earth during the late Cretaceous period... from The News International - Sci-Tech https://ift.tt/sFfz3QS via IFTTT

Instagram, Facebook enforce tougher restrictions — Who will be hit the most?

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A display of the logos of Instagram and Facebook. — X/@bilyonaryoMeta has decided that messages from strangers on Facebook and Instagram will no longer be sent to teenagers under the age of 18.As part of a safety improvement, the social media giant will automatically ban messages from users... from The News International - Sci-Tech https://ift.tt/QKSbG3T via IFTTT

Instagram, Facebook roll out important feature for teens

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A display of the logos of Instagram and Facebook. — X/@bilyonaryoMeta has decided that messages from strangers on Facebook and Instagram will no longer be sent to teenagers under the age of 18.As part of a safety improvement, the social media giant will automatically ban messages from users... from The News International - Sci-Tech https://ift.tt/q5MYb8S via IFTTT

When can you see 'wolf moon' tonight?

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This picture shows a full moon. — UnsplashGet ready to witness the first full moon of the year, also known as the "Wolf Moon", as this spectacular celestial event is scheduled to illuminate the sky on Thursday night, with Venus, Mercury and Mars also expected to appear early Friday morning,... from The News International - Sci-Tech https://ift.tt/W7e2HJt via IFTTT

WhatsApp to roll out ability to send messages from third-party apps

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This file photo taken on March 22, 2018, shows different messaging apps for WhatsApp, Facebook, Instagram on a smartphone. — AFPA future update on WhatsApp will reportedly allow users to receive messages sent from third-party apps via an upcoming feature for the Meta-owned... from The News International - Sci-Tech https://ift.tt/ySLwPqs via IFTTT

Sindh launches much-awaited initiative for digital e-payment

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Representation image for digital payments. — CanvaThe provincial government has launched its much-awaited digital initiative including e-Pay Sindh covering five transformative services to facilitate citizens.The launching ceremony of e-Services Sindh was held at a local hotel on Wednesday... from The News International - Sci-Tech https://ift.tt/HnJUgr7 via IFTTT

WhatsApp to release 'third-party chats' feature for iOS users

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A display of the WhatsApp logo on a smarthphone. — AFP/FileWhatsApp is launching a conversation interoperability feature, as shown in the most recent beta for iOS 24.2.10.72 in accordance with new EU rules.This feature, called "Third-party chats," is still being developed and will be... from The News International - Sci-Tech https://ift.tt/PHJNs0h via IFTTT

WATCH: Scientists capture plants talking to each other for first time

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A mustard plant responds to airborne danger cues released by another plant. — Science AlertA team of Japanese scientists have made an incredible discovery, capturing real-time footage of plants "talking" to each other", Earth reported.The research, headed by molecular biologist Masatsugu... from The News International - Sci-Tech https://ift.tt/glzfhE6 via IFTTT

TikTok releases election integrity measures against hate speech, disinformation for Feb 8 polls

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The logo of the video-sharing platform TikTok is seen on screen with a dark background. — AFP/FileWith a significant number of Pakistanis being avid users of social media, online platforms are likely to play an important role in the upcoming February 8 general elections, as 126 million... from The News International - Sci-Tech https://ift.tt/I8CT6vX via IFTTT

Will ChatGPT be bitten by Mamba as it beats AI language models?

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A visual representation of Mamba. — X/@mediumThe machine learning discussion forums are undergoing change due to a recent algorithmic breakthrough in the form of Mamba language model being promoted as an improvement on the Transformer model, which is the foundation of OpenAI's... from The News International - Sci-Tech https://ift.tt/2M1f04J via IFTTT

How to protect your data from being exposed online?

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Image of a binary computer code. — UnsplashIn today’s digital age, where everything is online, it is very difficult to keep our data protected and safe from being exposed, as the breaches have progressed from minor cyber security issues to causing financial loss for netizens.Despite a... from The News International - Sci-Tech https://ift.tt/1vt4gUI via IFTTT

World's largest nuclear reactor, capable of providing unlimited forever energy, in making

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The JT-60SA, the world's biggest nuclear fusion reactor constructed to date, before its planned inauguration in the city of Naka, Ibaraki prefecture. — AFP/FileScientists are attempting to harness fusion processes, the same energy source that powers the sun, at ITER, the International... from The News International - Sci-Tech https://ift.tt/GpfynYC via IFTTT

Elon Musk dead sure 1 billion humanoid robots to take over world in 2040

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This video screen grab made from Tesla AI Day 2022 livestream shows Elon Musk standing on stage next to Optimus the humanoid robot in Palo Alto, California. — AFP/FileBillionaire Elon Musk said on social media that he agreed with a fellow tech leader's forecast that, in 20 years, there will... from The News International - Sci-Tech https://ift.tt/QTOvbyB via IFTTT

WATCH: S-A2 air taxi by Supernal set to revolutionise air travel

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S-A2 eVTOL from Supernal. —X/@Sportstech55All of us have grown up dreaming about flying cars right? Well now the time has come, and the dream has turned into a reality.You can now skip all the traffic and fly above your city, directly landing at your destination.Hyundai Motor Group's... from The News International - Sci-Tech https://ift.tt/sn4NTpu via IFTTT

Turkey's first astronaut reaches ISS aboard Axiom-3 mission

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This image shows Sweden's Marcus Wandt , Turkey's Alper Gezeravcı, Italy's Walter Villadei and Spanish-born Axiom executive Michael López-Alegría waving before departing for the International Space Station from Nasa's Kennedy Space Center in Cape Canaveral,... from The News International - Sci-Tech https://ift.tt/C6jPWqQ via IFTTT

Is Spotify's rejection of Apple's 27% commission justified?

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Apple has updated its company policy allowing app developers to sell their products in places other than Apple’s stores, but it comes with a cost.They are to pay a 27% commission, BBC reported.The firm introduced the fees in the US as a result of a long-running legal battle with Fortnite... from The News International - Sci-Tech https://ift.tt/K6HmTlq via IFTTT

WhatsApp rolling out 'Bluetooth-like' feature for file transfer?

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Representational image by Holi Themes. Ever wondered about the convenience of sharing files with people nearby on WhatsApp? WhatsApp plans to revolutionise the file transfer feature for its users.The Meta-owned platform has announced an upcoming update that's about to make your file-sharing... from The News International - Sci-Tech https://ift.tt/W6qOd7l via IFTTT

UFOs can be 'angels' sent by God from another dimension, says US Congressman Eric Burlison

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A representational image of angels. — X/@adobestockCongressman Eric Burlison has entered the debate over UFOs and, in a statement that likely speaks more about US politics than anything else, said that the unidentified objects in the sky could be "angels" sent by God.Burlison took the UFO... from The News International - Sci-Tech https://ift.tt/SQ4KnfC via IFTTT

Japan's 'Moon Sniper' finally lands on lunar surface after series of setbacks

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The transformable lunar surface robot SORA-Q which is on the Japan's Moon Sniper spacecraft. — AFP/FileJapan's space agency said on Saturday that it was reviewing the communication with its probe following its successful moon landing in an effort to revive the space programme that had... from The News International - Sci-Tech https://ift.tt/jEnLYec via IFTTT

Elon Musk's X reveals audio, video calls for Android users

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Elon Musk gestures during a gathering. — AFP/FileThe ability for Android users to make audio and video conversations straight from the app is being rolled out by Elon Musk's X. Android users will be able to utilise the functionality following an app update, per a post written by one of... from The News International - Sci-Tech https://ift.tt/FeWL1Mx via IFTTT

Scientist introduces battery with incredibly fast charging capabilities

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Dr Mohammed Yousaf unveils his revolutionary rechargeable battery at ZJU-Hangzhou Global Scientific and Technological Innovation Center in China. — APP Dr Mohammed Yousaf, a Pakistan researcher, at ZJU-Hangzhou Global Scientific and Technological Innovation Center in China,... from The News International - Sci-Tech https://ift.tt/SrsjDKp via IFTTT

WhatsApp channels to get a new feature soon

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The Whatsapp channels. — MediumSmooth user experience is what drives Meta-owned WhatsApp that consistently strives to improve its features through updates. While most users generally welcome new features, there are times when some updates are not well-received.Nevertheless, the... from The News International - Sci-Tech https://ift.tt/0HWEjcC via IFTTT

Instagram to stop nocturnal teens from watching late-night Reels — GO TO SLEEP

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A person using a smartphone during night. — X/@malwarebyteslabsInstagram has unveiled its newest teen-focused mindfulness feature in which the app will recommend that a younger user close it and go to bed if they scroll through their Direct Messages or Reels for longer than ten minutes.On... from The News International - Sci-Tech https://ift.tt/C0MIOtm via IFTTT

Why is Sheryl Sandberg resigning from Meta board?

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Sheryl Sandberg gestures during a gathering. — AFP/FileSheryl Sandberg is resigning from the board of Meta, the parent company of Facebook, after nearly two years of leaving her executive position as the chief operating officer at Facebook, according to The Guardian.In her capacity as COO... from The News International - Sci-Tech https://ift.tt/xOfStY3 via IFTTT

Galaxy-gobbling 'oldest ever black hole' becomes astronomical enigma for NASA, ESA

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This image shows a cottage by the shore under a starry night sky. — The Independent via PAAstronomers have discovered a massive black hole, dating back over 13 billion years, 400 million years after the Big Bang and found that it is eating its host galaxy to death.Researchers from the... from The News International - Sci-Tech https://ift.tt/4yBocfi via IFTTT

Nasa Hubble telescope discovers supernova 2.5 billion times brighter than sun

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An image of a supernova in a galaxy. — Hubble/Nasa/FileLocated in the constellation Leo, approximately 150 million light-years away, the small galaxy UGC 5189A, which hosted a supernova 2.5 billion times brighter than the Sun, is seen in remarkable detail in a new photograph taken with the... from The News International - Sci-Tech https://ift.tt/385idgq via IFTTT

Is LinkedIn the new Tinder for Gen Z?

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A couple dancing together. — X/@shutterstock LinkedIn is a well-known network for discussing businesses and job prospects, however, as per Business Insider, the popular career-focused social networking site is now being utilised as a dating app. One Gen Z respondent said she used... from The News International - Sci-Tech https://ift.tt/BosQ6zD via IFTTT

VIDEO: Elon Musk's humanoid robot 'Optimus' folds clothes

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The image shows Tesla's Humanoid robot Optimus folding a shirt. —X/@elonmuskElon Musk on Monday introduced the world to Optimus, the humanoid robot who was seen folding a shirt in a video shared by the business tycoon.In a short video posted by Musk on X, formerly Twitter, the robot was seen... from The News International - Sci-Tech https://ift.tt/MHodT7f via IFTTT

Chinese researchers introduce clone monkey who is over three years

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This representational image shows a monkey. — AFP/FileResearchers in their new study published earlier this week introduced a cloned monkey which came into being on July 2020, and currently in good health and growing strong.The monkey is over three years old and is named Retro, Falong Lu,... from The News International - Sci-Tech https://ift.tt/Fn1CdXD via IFTTT

How meteor killing dinosaurs gave rise to birth of Magic Mushrooms 65 million years ago

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An artist's illustration showing Silutitan sinensis and Hamititan xinjiangensis , with other theropods and dinosaur species in the surroundings. — Chuang ZaoFor a long time, scientists have connected a meteor strike to the Earth 65 million years ago, which caused the catastrophic extinction... from The News International - Sci-Tech https://ift.tt/xJPUXqg via IFTTT

WhatsApp introduces polls for channels on Android

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A display of a WhatsApp logo. — AFP/FileWith a recent beta version, WhatsApp expanded its feature set by introducing polls to Android channels. Some testers can now create polls in channels in the beta version , which is a replication of the feature that is currently available in... from The News International - Sci-Tech https://ift.tt/kyJXcwj via IFTTT

Google launches election trends page in Pakistan to facilitate users

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A Google Trends Pakistan General Election page has been launched to facilitate the media outlets and the general public to access data related to the February 8 polls, the tech giant announced in a statement on Tuesday.“To help the media outlets and the general public get easy access to this... from The News International - Sci-Tech https://ift.tt/C94eatE via IFTTT

DIY Perks YouTuber introduces first-ever PS5 tablet

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The image shows Youtuber DIY Perks displaying his PS5 tablet. — Games RadarYouTuber Matthew Perks, who also goes by Matt and runs a popular YouTube channel DIY Perks, unveiled the very first and unofficial PS5 tablet on his YouTube channel on Monday, which lets you play PlayStation games on... from The News International - Sci-Tech https://ift.tt/hFVTaRv via IFTTT

The Lost Crown: Prince of Persia's Farsi version celebrates Persian culture, Iran

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The poster for the game Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown. — X/@shinobi602The Lost Crown, the first new iteration of the beloved computer game Prince of Persia in 14 years, is the first in the series to be completely voiced in Farsi, according to the BBC.The franchise which draws on Persian... from The News International - Sci-Tech https://ift.tt/MEU3Xya via IFTTT

WhatsApp to allow users to 'manage' updates from now on

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A representational image of the WhatsApp logo. — AFP/FileTech companies often introduce various patches and upgrades with regard to their applications and software, however, this arguably annoys some users who are left with no choice but to update the relevant platform.However, WhatsApp aims... from The News International - Sci-Tech https://ift.tt/oz8Ls3x via IFTTT

Starless galaxy leaves astronomers scratching their heads

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An illustration of the newly-discovered galaxy without stars. — Big Think via STScI POSS-IIAstronomers have discovered an entire galaxy with abundant gas but no visible stars, providing a rare insight into the formation of stars and galaxies, Futurism reported.The discovery, presented at the... from The News International - Sci-Tech https://ift.tt/xHXj9Vb via IFTTT

Nasa unlocks Bennu asteroid sample hidden behind stubborn fasteners

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The image shows the OSIRIS-REx curation team attempting to remove one of the fasteners that prohibited the complete opening of the TAGSAM sample head on January 10, 2024. — NasaThe National Aeronautics and Space Administration recently unlocked two stubborn fasteners that trapped invaluable... from The News International - Sci-Tech https://ift.tt/zAubK2R via IFTTT

What do space, moon smell like? Here's what an astronaut's nose told him

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An illustration depicting celestial bodies in outer space. — RBKOMARScientists claim that the odours in space are extraordinary, despite the fact that there is no oxygen to breathe as per a recent report from Space.com.Astronauts don't actually have to cope with many of the stronger odours... from The News International - Sci-Tech https://ift.tt/ARIm7Zv via IFTTT

Origin of life on Earth not a mystery anymore as part of 1.75b years old code cracked

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This file Nasa Earth Observatory photo released August 21, 2014 and acquired March, 30 2014 shows an image of Earth. — Nasa/AFPResearchers on a mission to understand the origins of life just learned a small lesson about photosynthesis from 1.75 billion years ago.According to a team of... from The News International - Sci-Tech https://ift.tt/L6YZeb2 via IFTTT

ChatGPT vs Humans: Researchers conclusively declare a winner for better storytelling

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An illustration depicting a robot and a human hand. — X/@cognitiontodayResearchers compared human and chat generative pre-trained transformer , a large language model , in a recent study that was published in the journal Scientific Reports analysing their storytelling skills.People can tell... from The News International - Sci-Tech https://ift.tt/PYdvzyT via IFTTT

WhatsApp to release custom sticker maker for iPhone users

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A display of WhatsApp logo on a smartphone. — X/@beebomWhatsApp is releasing a personalised sticker maker for customers with iOS 17 or higher on their Apple iPhones. Although the app already allows you to create stickers by simply dragging and dropping images from your library, the new... from The News International - Sci-Tech https://ift.tt/zYW9yfl via IFTTT

Elon Musk plans use of Bitcoin on Mars — but is it really possible?

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SpaceX Chief Engineer Elon Musk speaks in front of the Crew Dragon cleanroom at SpaceX Headquarters in Hawthorne, California on October 10, 2019. — SpaceX/YichuanCaoIn response to inquiries about what he would use on Mars, Tesla CEO Elon Musk suggests that there's a chance that... from The News International - Sci-Tech https://ift.tt/GKSsAjx via IFTTT

Nasa won't send astronauts on moon missions until 2026

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The Orion pressure vessel for Nasa’s Artemis III mission is shown being lifted by crane for its move onto a work stand at Nasa’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida in 2021. — Nasa/FileThe National Aeronautics and Space Administration officially postponed its plans to send... from The News International - Sci-Tech https://ift.tt/4T9ELc1 via IFTTT