Science & Tech

Amazon Drone Service Hits Roadblock After Two Crashes, Suspends Deliveries

20 Jan 2025 12:46 PM IST

Amazon pauses drone deliveries in Texas and Arizona following crashes, focusing on software fixes and FAA approval.

JioCoin: Reliance Ventures into Cryptocurrency, Partners with Polygon

20 Jan 2025 01:19 AM IST

Reliance is expected to make an official announcement regarding JioCoin soon, where it will reveal its value, capabilities, and functionalities.

Perplexity AI Proposes Merger with TikTok Amid U.S. Ban Threat

19 Jan 2025 18:28 PM IST

Perplexity AI has proposed merging with TikTok U.S. to form a new entity, addressing the threat of a TikTok ban in the U.S.

Google Refuses to Integrate Fact-Checks into Content, Here’s Why

19 Jan 2025 17:15 PM IST

Google informed the EU that it will not integrate fact-checking into search results or YouTube videos, citing inefficiency. Despite new EU regulations, the company will maintain its current content moderation practices. Google emphasized improvements in features like YouTube's contextual notes and AI disclosures.

AI Robot Can Shoot Balloons with Lightning-Fast Speed | WATCH

18 Jan 2025 16:16 PM IST

An engineer created an AI-powered robot using ChatGPT to control a nail gun, enabling fast and precise firing. While intended for construction, concerns arose over potential misuse as a weapon. OpenAI blocked the project for violating usage policies.

Apple Halts News Alert Summaries in Latest iOS Beta Update

17 Jan 2025 16:18 PM IST

Apple halts notification summaries in iOS 18.3 beta, focusing on fixes and clarity for AI-generated alerts.

Record Surge in Carbon Dioxide Levels, Casting Doubt on 1.5°C Warming Limit

17 Jan 2025 11:29 AM IST

Carbon dioxide levels surged to record highs in 2023, threatening global climate goals and highlighting the challenges in limiting global warming to 1.5°C.

SpaceX’s Starship Test Flight Ends in Disaster, No Astronauts Aboard: Watch

17 Jan 2025 08:41 AM IST

SpaceX's Starship rocket malfunctioned mid-flight during a test, breaking apart over the Gulf of Mexico, leading to a safety review and further investigation.

Moon Added to List of Threatened Heritage Sites, Says WMF Chief

16 Jan 2025 21:44 PM IST

Most of the WMF list includes sites in conflict zones, such as Ukraine and Gaza, or those endangered by the climate crisis.

Cabinet Greenlights ₹3,985 Crore for Third Space Launch Pad at Sriharikota

16 Jan 2025 16:12 PM IST

The new Third Launch Pad (TLP) will be crucial in supporting the Next Generation Launch Vehicle (NGLV), facilitating the launch of heavier payloads and significantly boosting the launch capacity of the LVM3 rocket.

ISRO Achieves Historic Milestone with Successful SpaDeX Satellite Docking

16 Jan 2025 11:21 AM IST

ISRO successfully docked its SpaDeX satellites, making India the fourth country to achieve in-space docking. This milestone strengthens India's space mission capabilities for the future.

Environmental Impact of ChatGPT: Linked to Los Angeles Wildfires Debate

15 Jan 2025 18:05 PM IST

AI systems like ChatGPT have been linked to environmental concerns, with reports showing their significant carbon and water footprints. While they didn’t cause the Los Angeles wildfires, their growing environmental impact is part of broader climate discussions.