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Anomaly Delays ISRO’a ESA Proba-3 Launch to Thursday
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) rescheduled its European Space Agency (ESA) Proba-3 Sun observation mission to Thursday.
Bijay Pokharel,
December 4, 2024
2 min read
Reddit Post Accuses Zepto of Toxic Work Culture; CEO Replies
Aadit Palicha, Co-founder and CEO of Zepto, on Wednesday said he is not against work-life balance and even recommends it to his competitors.
Bijay Pokharel,
December 4, 2024
2 min read
Microsoft Calls Out FTC Over Alleged Leaks of Antitrust Investigation
Microsoft is raising the alarm over alleged leaks from the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), calling for an investigation by the agency’s inspector general into whether FTC management improperly disclosed details of its antitrust probe into the tech giant.
Bijay Pokharel,
December 4, 2024
2 min read
Max is Finally Cracking Down on Password Sharing
The days of casually sharing your Max login with friends and family might be coming to an end. Warner Bros. Discovery is set to roll out its long-awaited crackdown on password sharing starting next week. But don’t worry—things are kicking off with a soft touch.
Bijay Pokharel,
December 4, 2024
1 min read
Cambodia Blocks 16 Crypto Websites in Struggle to Regulate Booming Market
Cambodia has blocked access to 16 cryptocurrency exchange websites, including big names like Binance and Coinbase, as part of its efforts to control the growing but largely unregulated crypto market.
Bijay Pokharel,
December 3, 2024
1 min read
US Chip Export Curbs on China to Have Limited Impact on South Korea
The United States' latest export control package against China is expected to have only a limited impact on South Korea's semiconductor industry, officials said on Tuesday, citing local businesses' low dependence on the Chinese market in the sector.
Bijay Pokharel,
December 3, 2024
2 min read
Google Maps Now Integrates Waze Incident Reports, Lets Users Confirm Road Conditions
Google Maps is taking a page from Waze by integrating incident reports directly into its navigation experience.
Bijay Pokharel,
December 3, 2024
1 min read
Hyundai’s Global Sales Fall 3.7 Percent in November as Demand Wanes
Hyundai Motor, South Korea's biggest carmaker, said on Monday its sales fell 3.7 percent last month from a year earlier due to a slowdown in vehicle demand.
Bijay Pokharel,
December 2, 2024
2 min read
Musk Files for Injunction to Block OpenAI from Transition to for-Profit Organisation
Elon Musk has filed for a preliminary injunction against Sam Altman-run OpenAI for alleged anti-competitive behaviour.
Bijay Pokharel,
December 1, 2024
2 min read
WhatsApp Tests QR Code Feature for Following Channels
WhatsApp is reportedly testing a new way for users to follow channels using QR codes, according to WABetaInfo.
Bijay Pokharel,
December 1, 2024
1 min read
Canadian Media Giants Sue OpenAI Over Copyright Infringement
A group of prominent Canadian media companies has filed a lawsuit against OpenAI, accusing the AI giant of "inappropriate and illegal" use of their journalism to train its GPT models.
Bijay Pokharel,
November 30, 2024
2 min read
Australia Passes Landmark Social Media Ban for Users Under 16
Australian lawmakers have approved legislation banning children under 16 from using social media platforms, a bold move to combat the negative effects of social media on young users’ mental health.
Bijay Pokharel,
November 29, 2024
1 min read
Tor Project Urges Volunteers to Deploy WebTunnel Bridges to Combat Escalating Censorship
The Tor Project has issued a critical call for help from the privacy community, urging volunteers to deploy 200 new WebTunnel bridges by the end of 2024.
Bijay Pokharel,
November 29, 2024
2 min read
Cloudflare Loses 55% of Logs Over 3.5 Hours Due to Bug in Logging Service
Cloudflare revealed that it lost 55% of logs sent to customers during a 3.5-hour window on November 14, 2024, due to a bug in its log collection service.
Bijay Pokharel,
November 28, 2024
2 min read
TikTok Will Restrict Certain Beauty Filters for Users Under 18
TikTok has announced plans to block the use of certain filters for users under 18, particularly those that alter a person’s appearance.
Bijay Pokharel,
November 27, 2024
1 min read
Meta’s Threads Hits 35 Million Signups Amid Growing Competition from Bluesky
Meta’s Threads has seen over 35 million signups in November alone, marking three consecutive months of over a million daily registrations, according to spokesperson Alec Booker.
Bijay Pokharel,
November 27, 2024
1 min read
Artists Leak OpenAI’s Sora Text-to-Video Model, Accusing the Company of Exploitation
Artists leaked OpenAI’s Sora model, accusing it of exploiting them for unpaid labor. OpenAI denies, citing voluntary participation and safety priorities.
Bijay Pokharel,
November 27, 2024
3 min read
Spotify Now Supports Google’s Gemini Extensions for Voice-Controlled Music Search
Spotify has officially integrated with Google’s Gemini Extensions, enabling users to search for and play music through natural language commands powered by Google’s generative AI assistant.
Bijay Pokharel,
November 27, 2024
1 min read
Pakistan to Ban Most VPNs, Raising Concerns Over Internet Freedom and Economy
Pakistan is set to ban most Virtual Private Networks (VPNs), joining countries like China and Russia in restricting internet access.
Bijay Pokharel,
November 26, 2024
1 min read
Hyundai, Kia Recall Over 200k EVs in US over ‘Drive Power’ Issue
Automakers Hyundai and Kia are recalling nearly 208,000 electric vehicles (EVs) in the US due to an issue that could cause them to suddenly lose power.
Bijay Pokharel,
November 24, 2024
2 min read
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