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TikTok's 'US version' in making as federal ban looms

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TikTok preparing a US copy of the app’s core algorithm. — Reuters/FileAfter facing a bill to ban its operations in the United States, TikTok is reportedly working on a separate algorithm for its 170 million US users, which will operate independently from its Chinese parent company,... from The News International - Sci-Tech https://ift.tt/yfPT0bU via IFTTT

Cosmic Dawn: Webb catches most distant galaxy born soon after Big Bang

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JWST snaps 'Cosmic Dawn' galaxies that existed in first few hundred million years after Big Bang. — Fox News/FileThe James Webb Space Telescope , which has been studying what astronomers refer to as a "cosmic dawn" for the past two years, has caught what scientists believe to be the... from The News International - Sci-Tech https://ift.tt/1pq0JFP via IFTTT

New AI-powered headphones let users filter out unwanted voices

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Researchers at University of Washington revolutionise headphones experience with new AI powered system. — Tech Times/FileResearchers at the University of Washington have developed noise-cancelling headphones infused with artificial intelligence , which allow users to cancel out unwanted... from The News International - Sci-Tech https://ift.tt/OQ8Eg1L via IFTTT

End of an era: Google Maps calls off business messaging

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Google Maps to remove business chat feature. — Android CentralGoogle will shut down the Business Messages feature in Google Maps and Search, announced Google on Tuesday.The messaging feature is "Google My Business Chat". It was initially launched in 2017. The feature enabled users to chat... from The News International - Sci-Tech https://ift.tt/YRMoVda via IFTTT

Sam Altman's constant lies created toxic culture, reveals OpenAI's ex-Board member

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Sam Altman’s alleged toxic reign at OpenAI exposed by insider. — AFP FileOpenAI’s CEO Sam Altman created a toxic culture in the company, revealed Helen Toner, one of four people responsible for firing him. The former OpenAI board member dropped bombshell revelations about... from The News International - Sci-Tech https://ift.tt/o0gEFDh via IFTTT

AI chatbot Grok to be powered by supercomputer

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Elon Musk's xAI supercomputer to redefine chatbot technology. — AFP FileAfter different tech giants introduced their large language models, Elon Musk revealed his AI plans, saying his AI startup would construct a powerful supercomputer for enhancing its chatbot Grok. Elon Musk, the... from The News International - Sci-Tech https://ift.tt/pLtnEUV via IFTTT

Elon Musk's xAI startup receives huge investment from Saudi Prince Alwaleed bin Talal

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Saudi Arabia's Kingdom Holding Company boosts Elon Musk’s xAI with huge investment. — AFP FilePrince Alwaleed bin Talal, a well-known Saudi investor, has invested into billionaire Elon Musk's $24 billion startup called xAI. The move shows Saudi Arabia's growing interest in artificial... from The News International - Sci-Tech https://ift.tt/MtELUeh via IFTTT

Microsoft makes bombshell announcement for Windows 10 users

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Microsoft drops a bombshell, asks Windows 10 users to upgrade. — WCCFTECHWindows 10 will reach end-of-life on October 14, 2025. Hence, all Microsoft users should upgrade to Windows 11.Microsoft has reiterated its warning for its users saying that Windows 10 will no longer be... from The News International - Sci-Tech https://ift.tt/sj0TUva via IFTTT

Samsung Galaxy S25 to start a new era in smartphone photography?

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Galaxy S25 Ultra leak promises significant camera improvements. — Android CentralSamsung's Galaxy S25 Ultra is going to be a game-changer in smartphone photography. Ice Universe, a well-known tipster, recently spilt the beans about the Galaxy S25 major upgrade.Tech circles are abuzz... from The News International - Sci-Tech https://ift.tt/qdCw4QO via IFTTT

iPhone 17 captures minds before Apple launches iPhone 16

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iPhone 17 rumours steal spotlight as iPhone 16 launch looms. — Android AuthorityA new leak reveals Apple’s most exciting iPhone in years. The iPhone 16 series launch is still a few months away. But, tech gurus are already talking about a groundbreaking iPhone for 2025. A recent report... from The News International - Sci-Tech https://ift.tt/NPt6pMf via IFTTT

Buying from Google Play Store? You have unique payment option now

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Google Play Store introduces unique payment option for in-app payment. — Android AuthorityThe world's leading technology company Google always is always looking to enhance the user experience of its products. The commitment of the tech company is evident in its recent update announcement for... from The News International - Sci-Tech https://ift.tt/nQ02eih via IFTTT

IOS 18: Apple users can customise their new iPhone 16's

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iPhone will be customisable like never before, insider claims. — Mac Rumors/File This fall, Apple is set to unveil its much anticipated iPhone 16 series, which is believed to be a game changer for its entire iPhone line, Forbes reported.Before the launch of its new phones,... from The News International - Sci-Tech https://ift.tt/Q6FZ3Wl via IFTTT

Apple unveiling iOS 18 AI-generated emojis at WWDC

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Apple iPhone16 to get iOS 18 AI-generated emojis. — Digital Trends/File Apple has reportedly revealed its plans for AI generated emojis in the upcoming iOS 18 update which will be released at annual Worldwide Developers Conference next month.Apple has taken a rather slower approach... from The News International - Sci-Tech https://ift.tt/6gqpvsh via IFTTT

Here's how you can organise Chrome Tabs on your iPhones

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The "Tab Group" feature allows users to group open tabs for easier management. — Ghacks/File Does having multiple tabs open on Google Chrome annoy you as well? Well, need not worry, as with the Tab Grouping feature, you can categorise your tabs into groups as per need.The "Tab... from The News International - Sci-Tech https://ift.tt/cdb9BJA via IFTTT

WhatsApp rolling out longer voice notes on Status

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WhatsApp reveals new feature for Status updates. — Pixabay/FileWhatsApp is adding new changes in the Status updates in the form of a feature which will let users share voice notes up to 1 minute in time duration.Meta app has revealed many new features from completely reforming the interface... from The News International - Sci-Tech https://ift.tt/iO3jkNJ via IFTTT

Nasa launches crucial mission into space

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Nasa launches CubeSat into space to study climate change affects. — Rocket LabIn a bid to determine the heat escaping the Earth, the US space agency Nasa has lifted off a satellite to study the Arctic and Antarctica, reported CNN.The satellites were launched with the help of a Rocket... from The News International - Sci-Tech https://ift.tt/qGQmHFx via IFTTT

Elon Musk claims to have evidence proving he's an alien

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Elon Musk may be an alien but nody believes hiim. — Reuters/FileJust when people thought Elon Musk, the owner of social media platform X, couldn't get quirkier, he goes on and claims to be an alien and that he has the evidence to prove it.During an interview at the Viva Tech event, Musk, 52,... from The News International - Sci-Tech https://ift.tt/s8fBOQJ via IFTTT

Earliest galaxies, formed 600 million years ago, found by Nasa's JWST

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James Webb Telescope finds oldest galaxies of universe. — Unsplash/FileJames Webb Space Telescope operating astronomers have discovered what they describe are three of our universe’s earliest galaxies.They were actively spotted forming when the cosmos was just 400 million to 600... from The News International - Sci-Tech https://ift.tt/3I6iOcH via IFTTT

Apple iOS 18 releasing new feature for iPhone users

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iPhone users getting new emojis from Apple iOS 18. — Technizo Concept/FileApple iOS 18 is reportedly working on a new set of emojis for iPhone and iPad users.It appears that 2024 summer may bring a lot of excitement for iPhone owners. First is the WWDC 2024 event, which is anticipated to... from The News International - Sci-Tech https://ift.tt/csi7f30 via IFTTT

WhatsApp unveils new change in group chats

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WhatsApp rolling out "see all media" in community group chats. — Pixabay/FileWhatsApp, a Meta app, is reportedly developing a new feature that will permit users to see all media, which is shared in community group chats.This feature will allow community members to see an overview of all... from The News International - Sci-Tech https://ift.tt/oBDO7Sy via IFTTT

YouTube Music: THIS 'humming' feature to change song search forever

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YouTube Music to roll out song-identification feature for Android. — Android CentralHave you ever had that moment when you are trying to remember a song but struggle to recall the words or the song's title?Well, if you are an Android user and you experience that moment again, don't stress... from The News International - Sci-Tech https://ift.tt/wBNecPt via IFTTT

Elon Musk slams President Biden's tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles

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Elon Musk opposes Biden's tariff announcement on Chinese EVs. — BloombergElon Musk, the CEO of Tesla, expressed his dissatisfaction with President Biden's recent decision to impose tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles . "Neither Tesla nor I asked for these tariffs," Musk said during a Q&A... from The News International - Sci-Tech https://ift.tt/u89iMtx via IFTTT

Major search engines and AI tools suffer outages

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Users report issues with Bing, DuckDuckGo, and ChatGPT. — Microsoft websiteSeveral search engines and AI tools experienced an outage on Thursday morning.Search engines that experienced outages include Microsoft's Bing search engine and DuckDuckGo. Similarly, AI tools like Copilot and... from The News International - Sci-Tech https://ift.tt/lJB6L90 via IFTTT

Next Total Solar Eclipse places REVEALED

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Total Solar Eclipse to occur again in 2027. — Unsplash/FileA Total Solar Eclipse will take place again on August 2, 2027, as the Moon's centre shadow moves across the Earth, giving the Atlantic Ocean, southern Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East a few brief moments of totality. The... from The News International - Sci-Tech https://ift.tt/3kvslgU via IFTTT

Smoother online meeting: Google Meet connects mics from multiple laptops

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Google Meet enhances audio quality with Adaptive Audio. — Google Google is all set to introduce new Google Meet feature that connects mics from multiple laptops for clearer audio.The new Google Meet feature is known as "adaptive audio". The feature is designed to enhance the audio... from The News International - Sci-Tech https://ift.tt/lsYLHnI via IFTTT

Make yourself smarter: Google Pay adds THREE handy features for easier shopping

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Google Pay's three new features help you shop smarter. — PexelsGoogle Pay is introducing three new features that could make your online shopping experience easier and more transparent. Even though the Google Pay app is set to go offline in the United States on June 4, these updates are for... from The News International - Sci-Tech https://ift.tt/HzGPItU via IFTTT

Amazon reportedly plans monthly subscription for Alexa AI upgrade

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Amazon to launch new Alexa with AI upgrade. Tech company Amazon has announced a major update for its Alexa voice command assistant. However, the company stated that the new updated Alexa will only be accessible to users through a monthly subscription, according to unnamed sources.Amazon is... from The News International - Sci-Tech https://ift.tt/SnGsdZy via IFTTT

What is WhatsApp's new 'Hide IP Address' feature?

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Meta app WhatsApp regularly updates its app. — Digital Trends/FileWith features like stickers, emojis, and file sharing, WhatsApp is well known for being incredibly feature-rich and versatile.It offers more than a simple text-based chat. However, as cyber threats persist, safeguarding... from The News International - Sci-Tech https://ift.tt/rQ0Mahn via IFTTT

Google to introduce sponsored ads in AI Overviews for US search users

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AI Overviews on Google search to feature ads for relevant product suggestions. — Phone ArenaGoogle is set to introduce ads into its Search AI Overviews for US users.The change was announced in a recent Keyword blog post.The new Google update is meant to provide users with... from The News International - Sci-Tech https://ift.tt/ysaIQ6e via IFTTT

This celestial body to shine brighter than stars this fall

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Approach of a bright comet that could dazzle the autumn sky. — The Virtual Telescope ProjectHere is good news for skywatchers as they have a cosmic treat this autumn.A comet approaching the earth will be visible with more shine than the stars. Known as C/2023 A3 ,... from The News International - Sci-Tech https://ift.tt/zwON8DS via IFTTT

GPT-4o is now available on Azure AI, announces Microsoft

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Azure AI embraces OpenAI’s GPT-4o. Microsoft announced that it has made available OpenAI’s multimodal model GPT-4o to developers on its Azure AI.Microsoft announced Microsoft Build 2024, the firm’s developer conference.Now, developers wishing to explore GPT-4o on the Microsoft... from The News International - Sci-Tech https://ift.tt/69ZOrsc via IFTTT

Microsoft unveils Copilot+ laptops integrated with AI features

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Microsoft also announced a new Surface Laptop and Surface Pro Tablet. — Microsoft/FileTech company Microsoft unveiled a new line of computers integrated with AI features on Monday.During an event on its Redmond campus, chief executive Satya Nadella debuted the "Copilot+" PCs, The Verge... from The News International - Sci-Tech https://ift.tt/qCBWoVK via IFTTT

Google further simplifies sign-in on Android & Wear OS

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Smoother sign-in experience in Google's latest update. — BaseLineGoogle has further streamlined the sign-in process on Android 15 and Wear OS 5.The company has released consumer-focused upgrades for the sign-in process. It has refined the user experience on Galaxy smartphones and... from The News International - Sci-Tech https://ift.tt/f51a8uA via IFTTT

Apple fixes bug that revived old photos on iPhones and iPads

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Apple fixes unwanted return of old photos in gallery. — Neo WinApple has released new software updates for iOS and iPadOS to address a bug that brings back old photos in the Photos app deleted years ago by their owners.The updates have arrived almost a week after Apple released iOS 17.5.5... from The News International - Sci-Tech https://ift.tt/ZnErJK1 via IFTTT

Does ChatGPT-4o's voice Sky resemble that of actress Scarlett Johansson?

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OpenAI takes down ChatGPT voice Sky after backlash involving Scarlett Johansson. OpenAI has withdrawn the voice option for its ChatGPT-4o chatbot called "Sky" after people complained that it sounded too much like actress Scarlett Johansson's voice from the movie "Her".The voice is... from The News International - Sci-Tech https://ift.tt/mQ5sgSb via IFTTT

WhatsApp makes new change to Status videos

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WhatsApp increases video Status length to 1 minute. — Pixabay/FileWhatsApp is increasing its video status length options through a new update on which the Meta app has been working on.Video statuses on WhatsApp can now reach a maximum time of one minute for selected beta users. The status... from The News International - Sci-Tech https://ift.tt/r0Ma3Bb via IFTTT

Apple iPhone 16 series has different colours than iPhone 15?

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Apple iPhone 16 gets new colour options. — Qrius/FileApple iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Pro series are reportedly going to be launched with new colours.Analyst Ming-Chi Kuo’s recent post on X, formerly known as Twitter, says that the upcoming iPhone 16 series will be available in black,... from The News International - Sci-Tech https://ift.tt/2vwE6re via IFTTT

Apple users can trade-in their old iPhones with new models at higher credit value

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Apple will reportedly offer higher trade-in credit for old iPhones for the next two weeks. — Yahoo/FileGood news, Apple users! Now you can trade in your old iPhones for the latest model.According to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, Apple is reportedly planning to offer a little bit more than... from The News International - Sci-Tech https://ift.tt/5Ozbk6r via IFTTT

Here's why you may upgrade from Microsoft Windows 10 to 11

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Microsoft is set to announce new products, features in Monday's event. — MicrosoftAmerican technology giant Microsoft is set to organise its event on May 20 where new product announcements, improvements in existing services and incorporation of artificial intelligence features is widely... from The News International - Sci-Tech https://ift.tt/Yq49rjs via IFTTT

Apple iPhone 17 Slim to be thinnest yet?

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iPhone 17 Slim may be more expensive than iPhone Pro Max. — AppleApple is reportedly developing a thinner iPhone model by the name of “Slim” iPhone as part of the iPhone 17 lineup in 2025. Positioned between the 6.1-inch and 6.9-inch screens of the current iPhone 16 lineup, the... from The News International - Sci-Tech https://ift.tt/h2JrxgG via IFTTT

WhatsApp rolling out previews for pinned messages

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WhatsApp discloses thumbnail previews for pinned chats. — Unsplash/FileWhatsApp is rolling out media previews in pinned chats to beta testers on Android.Meta app’s responsibilities go beyond ensuring the platform’s regular functioning as one of the world's most popular messaging... from The News International - Sci-Tech https://ift.tt/icZgBnS via IFTTT

Apple iPad Pro model disassembly reveals new changes

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Apple iPad Pro 2024 released with new features. — Apple/FileApple iPad Pro OLED is being regarded as an interesting release by Tim Cook’s American tech giant.The new Apple gadget packs a serious amount of power after being powered by Apple M4, which is the newest chipset from the... from The News International - Sci-Tech https://ift.tt/lrnwTtq via IFTTT

Google boosts battery life by 3 hours in new Android 15

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Android 15 speeds up how fast your phone enters doze mode, improving standby battery life. — Android Authority/FileEarlier this week, Google revealed that Android 15 will have increased battery standby time as compared to other devices, Phone Arena reported.At its Google I/O event, the... from The News International - Sci-Tech https://ift.tt/izH3buy via IFTTT

You'll be amazed at what OpenAI and Reddit are working on together

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OpenAI and Reddit enter revolutionary partnership. — AFP FileAI startup OpenAI has entered into a new partnership with social media platform Reddit. The move will allow ChatGPT to better understand Reddit content.The two companies announced the partnership on Thursday, Reddit said in a blog... from The News International - Sci-Tech https://ift.tt/pQ2Ytkf via IFTTT

iPhone privacy at stake? New update accidentally lays bare glaring glitch

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Your deleted photos aren’t safe: New iOS update reveals the glitch. — UnsplashIf you are an Apple user, you may be witnessing your deleted photos back again as some Apple users reported that the latest iOS update is bringing back their deleted photos, including NSFW content.Some iPhone... from The News International - Sci-Tech https://ift.tt/fytO2uv via IFTTT

California man keeps his dead father alive with AI's help

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California man uses AI to keep his dead father alive. A California man loved his father so much that he kept his father alive with the help of artificial intelligence.In 2016, James Vlahos came to know that his father has limited time on the face of this earth as he was diagnosed with... from The News International - Sci-Tech https://ift.tt/aMV2yuU via IFTTT

Google releases new Android 15 UI features

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Google launches Android 15 with new UI features. — CNETGoogle released the second beta of Android 15 just a few hours ago.This version comes with several new features and UI enhancements, one of which seems to have been influenced by the volume control menu in One UI 6.On top of what Samsung... from The News International - Sci-Tech https://ift.tt/txTBW92 via IFTTT

WhatsApp reveals 'explore new channels' feature

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WhatsApp reveals find new channels feature. — Pinterest/FileWhatsApp has revealed a new and enhanced version of the channel list feature, which lets users to quickly explore or find new WhatsApp channels easily.This update aims at making the Updates tab more built-in and convenient to use,... from The News International - Sci-Tech https://ift.tt/h5RayOL via IFTTT

Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max leaked images reveal surprising details

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Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max to be largest iPhone ever made. — MacrumoursApple iPhone 16 Pro Max is reportedly going to be the American tech giant’s biggest and largest iPhone.Images of a dummy model of the iPhone 16 Pro Max was kept next to an iPhone 15 Pro Max and the revealing size... from The News International - Sci-Tech https://ift.tt/4xqkpBO via IFTTT

Apple reveals Eye Tracking, other new features for iPhone, iPad

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Apple rolling out new features for iPhone, iPad. — Apple/FileApple Wednesday revealed new accessibility capabilities that will be available later in the year in which Eye Tracking is the most prominent one. Eye Tracking enables people with physical limitations to operate an iPad or iPhone... from The News International - Sci-Tech https://ift.tt/mK2lEkL via IFTTT