WhatsApp Begins Rolling Out Username Reservation Feature to Select Users

WhatsApp has officially started rolling out its much-anticipated username reservation feature to a limited number of users, marking another step toward allowing people to connect without sharing their phone numbers. The feature, first announced last month, enables users to reserve a unique username before its wider public release. Meta says the rollout is currently limited […]

RedHook Android Malware Can Steal Banking Data, Experts Warn

Cybersecurity experts have issued a warning about a dangerous new Android malware called RedHook that can take control of smartphones, steal banking information and bypass many traditional security protections. Android users are being urged to remain vigilant after cybersecurity researchers identified a sophisticated new malware strain known as RedHook, which is capable of gaining extensive […]

Apple to Pay $250 Million Over Delayed Siri AI Features

Apple has agreed to pay $250 million to settle a class action lawsuit alleging it misled consumers by advertising personalized Siri features for the iPhone 16 that were later delayed. Apple has agreed to pay $250 million to settle a class action lawsuit accusing the company of false advertising and unfair competition over delayed personalized […]

Engineers Develop Smart Material That Can Program and Control Heat Flow

Researchers have created an innovative smart material capable of controlling heat flow like electricity, a breakthrough that could transform cooling systems, electronics and energy-efficient technologies. Engineers have developed a next-generation smart material that can precisely program and control the movement of heat, marking a major breakthrough in thermal engineering and materials science. The newly designed […]

Meta to Begin Manufacturing In-House AI Chip in September to Boost Computing Power

Meta’s custom-built Iris AI chip is expected to strengthen its AI infrastructure while reducing reliance on Nvidia and AMD processors. Meta Platforms plans to begin manufacturing its own artificial intelligence (AI) chip in September as part of a broader strategy to expand its AI infrastructure and reduce reliance on third-party chip suppliers, according to an […]

France returns Syrian artefacts it’s held since civil war

France returns Syrian artefacts it’s held since civil war France has officially returned 23 ancient Syrian artefacts that had been safeguarded since the outbreak of Syria’s civil war in 2011, marking a significant step in preserving the country’s cultural heritage. The collection, which spans thousands of years of history—from prehistoric times to the Abbasid era—has […]

99% of the World to Experience Daylight or Twilight at the Same Time on July 8

99% of the World to Experience Daylight or Twilight at the Same Time on July 8 A rare astronomical event is set to occur on July 8, when approximately 99% of the world’s population—around 8.2 billion people—will be experiencing either daylight or twilight simultaneously. The phenomenon is expected to take place at about 11:10 GMT […]

Ethereum Eyes Major Breakout as Stablecoin Liquidity Hits $150 Billion

The underlying network infrastructure of Ethereum is flashing a massive bullish signal as the total volume of stablecoin liquidity resting on its blockchain has surpassed $150 billion. This extensive capital pool firmly establishes Ethereum as the premier global layer for tokenized assets and digital dollars. In the cryptocurrency ecosystem, a massive concentration of stablecoins serves […]

Microsoft cuts 4,800 jobs as it revamps Xbox

Microsoft to Cut 4,800 Jobs as Major Xbox Restructuring Begins Microsoft has announced plans to eliminate around 4,800 jobs, representing nearly 2% of its global workforce, as part of a broader cost-cutting strategy that includes a major restructuring of its Xbox gaming division. The company said approximately 3,200 of the job cuts will affect its […]

700-year-old banyan tree discovered in Bihar, researchers say

700-year-old banyan tree discovered in Bihar, researchers say Indian researchers have identified what is believed to be a 700-year-old banyan tree in the state of Bihar, making it the oldest scientifically age-verified banyan tree recorded to date, according to Indian media reports. Scientists determined the tree’s age using advanced scientific techniques, including radiocarbon dating. Samples […]

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