Science and Tech
Telegram restored to App Store hours after Apple removal
Apple has restored Telegram to its App Store just hours after temporarily removing the messaging platform over content that violated its child safety policies.
Global semiconductor sector loses $3 trillion in market value in a month
The global semiconductor industry lost more than $3 trillion in market capitalisation during July amid growing concerns over excessive investment in artificial intelligence (AI) and fears that technology companies had become overvalued.
Thousands of WhatsApp accounts put 'under review' in India, services blocked for 24 hours
Many WhatsApp users in India had their accounts suddenly placed 'under review' for 24 hours, temporarily blocking access to messaging and other features of the app. The development has sparked widespread discussion and frustration on social media .
BSCL becomes member of international space-based climate observatory
Bangladesh Satellite Company Limited (BSCL) has obtained membership of the Space for Climate Observatory (SCO), an international space-based climate monitoring organisation. At the same time, the company has also received official recognition as Bangladesh's National Focal Point. Bangladesh's inclusion in this international alliance, led by the French space agency CNES, is being seen as a significant advancement for the country's space technology and climate research.
Google unveils Gemini Robotics 2 to power humanoid robots without internet
Google DeepMind has introduced Gemini Robotics 2, a next-generation artificial intelligence system designed to enable humanoid robots to perform complex physical tasks autonomously without requiring an internet connection.
LinkedIn introduces new reporting feature to curb low-quality AI content
Professional networking platform LinkedIn has introduced a new feature to curb the spread of generic, low-quality posts generated by artificial intelligence (AI). Users can now directly report suspected AI-generated content on the platform.
Google makes Gemini smarter with simpler thinking mode
Google is rolling out new usability updates for its AI chatbot Gemini, introducing a simplified "Thinking" mode and expanded notification controls as part of its latest effort to make the platform more intuitive for users.
Defunct SpaceX rocket set to slam into Moon this week
A discarded SpaceX rocket upper stage is expected to crash into the Moon this week after drifting through space for more than a year, creating a fresh impact crater and ejecting debris across the lunar surface, scientists said.
Russia's cancer vaccine shows positive results in first patient, say researchers
Russian researchers have reported promising results from the first patient who received the mRNA-based cancer vaccine 'NeoOncovac'. According to them, the vaccine is generating an immune response that helps fight cancer in the patient's body.
Anthropic claims Claude AI breached three real-world networks during cyber Tests
US-based artificial intelligence company Anthropic has disclosed that its AI model Claude unintentionally gained unauthorised access to the systems of three real-world organisations during cybersecurity testing, after a configuration error allowed the testing environment to connect to the internet.