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Global VR Headset Shipments Drop 4 Pc in Q2, Meta Leads
Global virtual reality (VR) headset shipments fell 4 percent in the April-June quarter (Q2), primarily due to a sharp drop in Sony’s PlayStation VR2 shipments, a report said on Frida
Bijay Pokharel,
September 13, 2024
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This Is How OpenAI’s New ‘Reasoning’ AI Model Will Answer More Complex Questions
As generative AI (GenAI) becomes popular across the spectrum, Sam Altman-run OpenAI has introduced a new ‘reasoning’ model which has been trained to answer more complex questions, faster than a human can.
Bijay Pokharel,
September 13, 2024
2 min read
Google Rolls Out Free Gemini Live Voice Chat to All Android Users
Google has officially released its Gemini Live voice chat feature for all Android users, making the conversational AI tool accessible without a subscription.
Bijay Pokharel,
September 13, 2024
1 min read
Meta, Snap, and TikTok Launch New Program to Combat Harmful Self-Harm and Suicide Content
Meta, Snap, and TikTok have teamed up to launch a new initiative called "Thrive," aimed at reducing the spread of graphic content related to self-harm and suicide on their platforms.
Bijay Pokharel,
September 13, 2024
1 min read
SpaceX’s Polaris Dawn Astronauts Conduct Historic ‘All-Civilian’ Spacewalk
SpaceX’s Polaris Dawn astronauts on Thursday created history by successfully conducting the first-ever 'all-civilian' spacewalk.
Bijay Pokharel,
September 12, 2024
2 min read
WordPress.org Mandates 2FA for Plugin and Theme Developers Starting October 1st
Starting on October 1st, WordPress.org will require two-factor authentication (2FA) for accounts that can push updates and changes to plugins and themes.
Bijay Pokharel,
September 12, 2024
2 min read
Bluesky Adds Video Sharing to Its Platform
Bluesky, the decentralized platform emerging as a strong alternative to X, has introduced video sharing for its users.
Bijay Pokharel,
September 12, 2024
2 min read
Wix to End Services for Russian Residents: What You Need to Know
Due to new regulations, Wix has announced that it will no longer support services for residents in Russia starting from September 12, 2024.
Bijay Pokharel,
September 11, 2024
2 min read
Apple Reaches $5 Billion in iPhone Exports from India in April-August Period
Driven by the production-linked incentive (PLI) scheme, Apple has reached around $5 billion in iPhone exports from India in the April-August period this fiscal.
Bijay Pokharel,
September 11, 2024
2 min read
Australia to Introduce Legislation Banning Children from Social Media Use
This announcement follows a July request by Australia’s eSafety regulator, which urged internet companies to create enforceable codes to prevent children from accessing inappropriate material, such as pornography.
Bijay Pokharel,
September 10, 2024
1 min read
Bending Spoons to Lay Off 75% of WeTransfer Staff Following Recent Acquisition
Italian app developer Bending Spoons is planning significant layoffs at WeTransfer, with 75% of the staff expected to be affected, according to CEO Luca Ferrari.
Bijay Pokharel,
September 9, 2024
1 min read
Telegram ‘Inundated’ with Illegal and Extremist Activity: Report
As Telegram Founder and CEO Pavel Durov remains in France under the close observation of local authorities, a media analysis has found that his social media platform is "inundated" with illegal and extremist activity.
Bijay Pokharel,
September 8, 2024
2 min read
Aiming to Launch First Uncrewed Starship Mission to Mars in 2 Years: Musk
Elon Musk on Sunday said that the first uncrewed Starship mission will be launched to the Red Planet in two years when the next Earth-Mars transfer window opens.
Bijay Pokharel,
September 8, 2024
2 min read
Boeing’s Starliner Spacecraft Returns to Earth Safely Without Crew
Boeing's Starliner spacecraft on Saturday landed back safely on Earth without astronauts, after a three-month trip to the International Space Station (ISS).
Bijay Pokharel,
September 7, 2024
1 min read
Meta’s Plans for Third-Party Chats in WhatsApp and Messenger
Meta has finally revealed how it plans to integrate third-party chats into WhatsApp and Messenger.
Bijay Pokharel,
September 7, 2024
1 min read
Microsoft Partners with StopNCII to Remove Harmful Intimate Images from Bing
Microsoft has announced a collaboration with StopNCII to proactively remove harmful intimate images and videos from its Bing search engine using digital hashes generated by users.
Bijay Pokharel,
September 6, 2024
1 min read
Telegram Updates Privacy Policy Following CEO’s Arrest in France
Telegram has quietly updated its FAQ page, removing references that previously claimed private chats were protected from moderation.
Bijay Pokharel,
September 6, 2024
2 min read
YouTube to Introduce New AI Tools to Protect Creators’ Likeness and Content
YouTube is gearing up to launch a suite of new tools designed to give creators greater control over content that mimics their voices or likenesses using generative AI.
Bijay Pokharel,
September 6, 2024
2 min read
YouTube Rolls Out New Global Supervision Feature for Parents and Teens
YouTube is introducing a new global feature this week that allows parents and guardians to link their accounts with their teenage children's YouTube accounts.
Bijay Pokharel,
September 5, 2024
1 min read
Nvidia Faces Historic Loss as AI Optimism Wanes and Market Softens
Shares of Nvidia (NVDA.O) plummeted 9.5% on Tuesday, marking the largest single-day market value decline ever recorded for a U.S. company.
Bijay Pokharel,
September 4, 2024
2 min read
