Artificial intelligence (AI) has extended its reach beyond digital assistants and deepfake technology, now making significant strides in the field of astronomy. Researchers at the Flatiron Institute’s Center for Computational Astrophysics (CCA) in New York City have utilized AI to calculate the five cosmological parameters that define the universe, pushing the boundaries of our understanding
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The telecommunications regulator in Brazil has taken a drastic step by suspending access to Elon Musk’s X social network in the country. This action was in response to a court order from Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes, with whom Musk has been in a feud for months. The dispute arose when X failed to
The Basel Committee on Banking Supervision (BCBS) has recently raised concerns regarding permissionless blockchains within the banking sector. This type of blockchain, also known as trustless or public blockchain, allows unrestricted access to anyone on the network, posing unique risks to financial institutions. The BCBS has identified several issues with permissionless blockchains, particularly the lack
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 was recently unveiled at the Galaxy Unpacked event, showcasing its impressive features such as a 7.6-inch primary display and a 6.3-inch outer screen. Equipped with a Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 SoC and a 4,400mAh battery, the foldable phone has caught the attention of many tech enthusiasts. Despite its innovative
The introduction of the Airtel Payments Bank Smartwatch at the Global Fintech Fest 2024 marks a significant leap in the wearable technology industry. This collaboration between Airtel Payments Bank, Noise, and NPCI brings forth a smartwatch that not only offers traditional health and fitness monitoring features but also supports National Common Mobility Card (NCMC) technology.
Argentina is taking a proactive approach towards equipping the next generation of its workforce with knowledge and training in emerging technologies. One of the recent steps taken in this direction is the incorporation of Ethereum education into the high school curriculum in Buenos Aires. This move aims to provide students with a practical understanding of
India’s digital Rupee, known as eRupee, is currently undergoing extensive trials led by 16 national banks. In a recent disclosure, RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das revealed that the eRupee has already attracted a significant user base of five million during its pilot phase. The initial focus of the eRupee project, which kicked off in December 2022,
WhatsApp has been making strides in adding support for chat themes, allowing users to customize the appearance of their chats. The upcoming feature will enable users to change the colour of chat bubbles and backgrounds using preset themes or even select their own colours and wallpapers. This will add a personalized touch to the messaging
The highly anticipated action-RPG, Avowed, developed by Obsidian Entertainment, is set to release on PC and current-gen Xbox consoles on February 18, 2025. One aspect that has caught the attention of gamers is the performance details of the game on Xbox Series X and Series S. It has been confirmed by the developer that Avowed
In recent times, crypto hackers have been sharpening their focus on popular brands and celebrities on social media platforms, attempting to lure unsuspecting victims into fraudulent schemes. One such incident occurred when McDonald’s Instagram account was hacked to promote a memecoin named ‘Grimace’. This breach shed light on the vulnerability of even the most well-known