Science and Tech
India’s PSLV launch fails during ascent, 16 satellites lost
India’s Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle failed late Sunday during ascent, resulting in the loss of a primary Earth observation satellite and 15 smaller co-passenger spacecraft.
Grok chatbot restricts image generation
Elon Musk’s AI chatbot Grok has limited image generation and editing to paying subscribers following a global outcry over sexualized deepfakes, including depictions of women in sexually explicit poses and, in some cases, apparent images of children.
'Call of Duty' co-creator Vince Zampella killed in road crash
Vince Zampella, 55, co-creator of the popular video game Call of Duty, died in a car accident in California on Sunday, Electronic Arts (EA) confirmed.
Meta to limit Facebook link posts
Meta has begun a new test regarding link sharing on Facebook. Under this test, the number of links that can be posted by users of Professional Mode and Facebook Pages is being limited. To post more links than the specified limit, users will need to purchase a paid Meta Verified subscription.
NASA rover records first evidence of lightning on Mars
A NASA rover has recorded evidence of lightning on Mars for the first time, its microphone picking up the sounds of tiny "zaps" whipped up by the dust storms constantly sweeping across the planet.
2.5 billion Gmail accounts exposed in massive data breach
A major Gmail data breach has exposed up to 2.5 billion accounts, with a notorious hacker group posing as Google employees to deceive users.
OPPO launches the ‘Reno14 Series 5G Nightlife Renography ’ Contest
OPPO, the leading global technology brand, proudly unveils its much-anticipated competition, the “Nightlife Renography Contest,” designed exclusively for Reno14 Series 5G fans and all OPPO Reno enthusiasts. This contest is more than just a challenge—it is an invitation to explore the profound beauty of the night through the lens of innovation and creativity.
PUBG Mobile launches next star global creator recruitment programme
PUBG Mobile, a global e-sports game, has launched the Next Star Global Creator Recruitment (NSGCR) programme. This time, Bangladesh has also joined it.
WhatsApp introduces AI-powered writing assistance in Beta
Meta-owned WhatsApp is rolling out a new artificial intelligence (AI) feature to enhance chatting by instantly correcting writing, design, and grammar errors. The feature is currently being tested in the app’s beta version, according to Indian Express.
Aravind Srinivas: The visionary behind Perplexity AI’s $34.5bn bid to acquire Google Chrome
In a move that has sent shockwaves through the global tech industry, AI startup Perplexity, led by Indian-origin CEO Aravind Srinivas, has made an unsolicited $34.5 billion all-cash bid to acquire Google Chrome, the world’s most-used web browser.