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New AI app helps blind users ‘feel’ where objects are

[[{“value”:” Researchers at Pennsylvania State University have developed a smartphone app that uses artificial intelligence to help visually impaired people locate everyday objects in real time. The tool, called NaviSense, uses large language models and vision-language models to recognise objects from spoken prompts, without requiring preloaded templates.  A key feature is real-time “hand guidance.” In […]

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Here’s why you should play the latest instalment in this iconic shooter game

[[{“value”:” If your Battlefield memories start with 1, you probably still remember the first time a zeppelin came down on your squad and turned everyone into historical confetti. That game made World War I strangely personal, with war stories that actually tried to say something between all the bayonet charges and explosions. Battlefield 3 is

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Researchers capture candy-like carbon

[[{“value”:” In this prototype carbon capture apparatus, a solution of potassium hydroxide is wicked up into polypropylene fibres; circulating air evaporates the water in the solution, concentrating it to very high levels. The white crystals are nearly pure potassium carbonate, formed from carbon removed directly from air.  University of Toronto engineers have unveiled a “rock

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Geminid meteor shower to brighten the night sky this weekend:The strongest meteor show could bring up to 100 shooting stars, here’s when and where to watch

This weekend, the night sky is set to sparkle as the Geminid meteor shower, one of the brightest and most reliable meteor showers of the year, reaches its peak. If the weather stays clear, skywatchers across the world, including India, could be treated to a stunning display of shooting stars. Astronomers say the Geminids are

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What ‘5201314’ mean, India’s most-searched terms on Google in 2025?:Chinese number cracked the top searches, know other viral word meanings of the year

At first glance, 5201314 looks like a random string of digits, something you’d expect on a phone keypad, not in Google’s top searches. Yet in 2025, this Chinese number became India’s fifth most-searched “meaning” on Google. So what made millions of Indians curious enough to look it up? The answer lies in love, language, and

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Apple warns iPhone users about ‘fingerprint tracking’ in Chrome:What is ‘device fingerprinting’ and how does this invisible tech affect your phones

Recently, Apple cautioned users about advanced tracking methods used across the web, including something called ‘device fingerprinting.’ While the warning sparked attention, the bigger issue goes beyond any one company or browser. Device fingerprinting is a widely used tracking technique that affects nearly everyone who uses the internet, often without them realising it. To understand

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SpaceX valued at $800Bn, becoming world’s most valuable private company:Sets share prices at $421 in secondary offering, eyes IPO in 2026

Elon Musk’s SpaceX has raised its valuation to $800 billion, making it the world’s most valuable private company. The updated valuation was disclosed by Chief Financial Officer Brett Johnson in a memo to shareholders, which confirmed that the latest secondary offering has priced shares at $421 each. In July, SpaceX was valued at $400 billion,

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You can now customise your Instagram Reels feed:Meta launches ‘Your Algorithm’ AI tool to give you more control over your interests on Reels

Meta has introduced a new feature called “Your Algorithm” on Instagram to make the Reels feed more tailored to individual users. The feature has been rolled out in the US for now and is expected to reach other countries soon. With this update, users get more visibility and control over how their Reels feed works.

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TIME Magazine names Musk, 7 others as ‘Architects of AI’:Each individual honoured with ‘Person of the Year’ award for their unique contributions in the field of AI

If 2025 had a movie trailer, the main characters wouldn’t be superheroes or world leaders. This year’s spotlight belongs to the people building the machines that are starting to think like us. Time Magazine didn’t pick a single person for its Person of the Year; it picked the “Architects of AI.” And honestly, it makes

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How hackers trick AI chatbots into spreading malware?:Attackers use ChatGPT and Grok to create search-visible links that misled users into hacking their own devices

AI chatbots are supposed to make life easier, answer questions, fix problems, and clear your digital clutter. But guess what? Hackers have now figured out how to make these same chatbots convince you to hack your own device. Yes, the robots didn’t attack us; we basically clicked the wrong link first. What’s the matter Cybersecurity

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