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5 new smartphones are set to launch this week:New Indian brand to roll out ‘Wobble 1’ phone; Oppo and Realme also debut new devices

Five new smartphones are lined up for launch in India this week. Between November 17 and 23, brands like Vivo, Realme, and the homegrown Lava will unveil their latest devices. Oppo is set to introduce the Find X9 series, while Realme will launch its flagship GT8 Pro. These upcoming phones will bring new AI-powered features […]

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Engine Harvests Power from Space

[[{“value”:” A breakthrough blending thermodynamics and stargazing, engineers at the University of California, Davis have created a device that generates mechanical power at night by harnessing the temperature difference between Earth’s warmth and the chill of deep space. Developed by Professor Jeremy Munday and researcher Tristan Deppe, the compact Stirling engine uses a heat-radiating panel

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Smart Materials from Bacterial Spores

[[{“value”:” Researchers at Delft University of Technology (TU Delft) have developed a new class of sustainable materials powered by bacterial spores. By embedding Bacillus subtilis spores into cellulose films, the team created engineered living materials (ELMs) that can survive harsh conditions and be reactivated on demand. Led by Jeong-Joo Oh, Franka van der Linden, and

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Fake Challan coming in the name of RTO:Beware of fraudsters, know how this scam happens, take 10 precautions while paying challan

Cyber criminals often adopt new tactics to defraud people. The latest case is from Dehradun, the capital of Uttarakhand, where dozens of people were victims of a dangerous scam in the name of ‘RTO challan’. In this scam, fraudsters send a fake file named ‘RTO e-Challan.apk’ to people’s WhatsApp. As soon as a person clicks

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Google Maps now has Gemini AI support:Finding destinations by voice has become easier, it will give accident alerts and also tell speed limits

Google has integrated Gemini AI for Google Maps users in India. With this, Maps will no longer be just a navigation app, but will become your personal travel assistant. It will speak, understand, and make decisions according to the Indian user. Now you can find nearby petrol pumps or restaurants by voice, and not only

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IIT Indore develops advanced cryogenic sensor for space:ISRO-linked research creates high-sensitivity optical fibre solution for spacecraft cryogenic systems and LNG applications

Researchers at the Indian Institute of Technology Indore have developed an advanced cryogenic optical fibre sensor capable of functioning at extremely low temperatures, paving the way for its use in upcoming space missions. The sensor has been developed at the Mechatronics and Instrumentation Lab of the Department of Mechanical Engineering, led by Prof. IA Palani

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Sam Altman and husband backing startup to edit babies’ genes:The company aims to remove faulty genes so children are born free from inherited genetic disorders

Silicon Valley billionaires are once again chasing a future that makes the world pause. After exploring anti-aging tech, the latest obsession is even more jaw-dropping, the possibility of creating babies whose genes have been edited to remove serious diseases. And at the centre of this new storm are OpenAI chief Sam Altman and his husband,

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Before collecting data, companies will now clarify the reason:Parental consent mandatory for kids and persons with disabilities under the Data Protection Act

The Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Act 2023 in India is now fully implemented with its rules. The government notified its rules on November 14. These rules will strengthen the privacy of common people, as well as promote innovation and the digital economy. The DPDP Act was passed by Parliament on August 11, 2023. It

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Russia’s first AI humanoid robot fell during its debut:Organisers covered it with black curtain, while developers explained that robot is still in its learning phase

Russia’s first AI-powered humanoid robot, AIDOL, fell as soon as it came on stage at an event in Moscow. Its demo was being shown in front of about 50 journalists. After this, the organisers quickly pulled the robot inside and put up a black curtain. The organisers attributed it to calibration and lighting problems. What

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Don’t open the ‘Wedding Invitation’ card on WhatsApp:How one click can empty your bank account as scammers use fake invites to defraud people

Imagine this, you get a WhatsApp message from an unknown number. The file is named ‘Wedding Card’ or ‘Wedding Invitation.’ With the wedding season in full swing, scammers know it’s the perfect time to trick people, so out of curiosity, you tap to open it, maybe to check whose wedding it is before asking, “Who’s

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