Scientists have uncovered further evidence linking fast radio bursts (FRBs)—brief, intense flashes of energy brighter than entire galaxies—to magnetars, which are highly magnetic neutron stars. These magnetars would need to produce powerful winds of charged particles, capable of creating bubbles of super-heated ionized gas, or plasma, around them. FRBs, which Read more…
Amazon has introduced an enhanced version of its proprietary image-generation model, Titan Image Generator, tailored for AWS customers utilizing the Bedrock generative AI platform. This updated model, known as Titan Image Generator v2, comes with a host of new features designed to improve the user experience, as detailed by AWS Read more…
Safari’s newest feature, Distraction Control, gives users the ability to eliminate distracting elements from websites, akin to the functionality provided by Arc Browser’s Boosts, which were introduced last year. Boosts enable users to remove specific site features and tailor the site’s appearance to their liking. Apple is now launching an Read more…
On Monday, IndiGo announced the launch of flights to seven new international destinations by March 2025, which will increase the total number of international destinations served by the airline to over 40. As India’s largest low-cost airline, IndiGo also introduced its new business class service, ‘IndiGo Stretch,’ which will be Read more…
As excitement mounts for the javelin throw event at the Paris Olympics on August 6, an unexpected announcement has taken center stage. Mohak Nahta, the founder and CEO of Atlys, an online visa application platform, has pledged to provide free visas for all Indians if Neeraj Chopra clinches the gold Read more…
OpenAI has developed a tool capable of identifying students who use ChatGPT to complete their assignments. However, The Wall Street Journal reports that the company is currently debating whether to release it. In a statement to TechCrunch, an OpenAI spokesperson confirmed the research into the text watermarking method mentioned in Read more…
The flood of Pixel leaks shows no sign of slowing down as we approach Google’s August 13 event. The latest leak is a new video showcasing the Pixel Watch 3 series, revealing its hardware, features, and confirming that the charger will remain unchanged. We already have extensive details about the Read more…
To safeguard Earth’s biodiversity from the growing dangers of climate change, habitat destruction, and other human-induced pressures, scientists have proposed a groundbreaking solution: a lunar biorepository. This concept involves preserving crucial and endangered species samples in a ‘doomsday vault’ on the moon, ensuring their survival against potential terrestrial disasters. The Read more…
Spotify has announced that song lyrics will soon be available to all users, reversing a recent decision to restrict the feature behind its Premium subscription. This change comes after the streaming giant had briefly experimented with limiting access to lyrics, requiring users to pay for a Premium account to view Read more…
The budget adventure touring motorcycle segment in India, particularly around the Rs. 2 lakh price range, has limited options. This is precisely where the Yezdi Adventure makes its mark. Today, the legendary Yezdi brand introduced the 2024 version of their adventure tourer, the Yezdi Adventure. Below, we delve into the Read more…