New research has shed light on the asteroid that collided with Earth 66 million years ago, leading to the extinction of dinosaurs. Scientists have identified this impactor as a carbon-rich “C-type” asteroid, suggesting that it originated from the asteroid belt between Mars and Jupiter. By analyzing ruthenium isotopes in the global debris layer left by
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Apple recently made a groundbreaking announcement regarding the access to NFC technology on iPhone for third-party developers in the European Union (EU) and select regions. This move could potentially revolutionize the way crypto payments are made on the iPhone and open up new possibilities for Web3 wallet services. By expanding access to the NFC technology
Google recently made waves in the tech industry with the launch of several new Pixel devices at its Made By Google event. Apart from the hardware announcements, the tech giant also dedicated a significant portion of the event to showcasing new artificial intelligence (AI) features for its Gemini chatbot. One of the most notable upgrades
Google recently unveiled its latest addition to the Pixel lineup, the Pixel 9 Pro Fold, in global markets, including India. This marks the company’s second venture into the foldable phone market, with the Pixel 9 Pro Fold being the first of its kind to make its debut in India. The Pixel 9 series, powered by
BSNL, the state-owned telecommunications provider in India, recently unveiled a groundbreaking over-the-air (OTA) and Universal SIM (USIM) platform. This innovative platform, designed in collaboration with Pyro Holdings, aims to revolutionize the service quality and network capabilities of BSNL. By introducing this new platform, BSNL seeks to enhance connectivity and improve the overall telecommunications experience for
Ola Electric Mobility, a major player in the electric vehicle industry, experienced a remarkable 20% surge in their shares on their trading debut in Mumbai. This surge resulted in the company being valued at an impressive $4.8 billion, showcasing the confidence that investors have in the increasing adoption of electric vehicles, especially in India, which
ChatGPT, powered by OpenAI’s Dall-E 3 AI model, is now offering all users the opportunity to experience artificial intelligence image generation. Previously only available to ChatGPT Plus subscribers, this feature is now accessible to free tier users as well. This marks the first time that an image generation model by OpenAI is open to non-subscribers,
The Google Pixel 9 series is rumored to be getting a new weather app, with reports suggesting that it will also be available for other Pixel devices. The app has been discovered in an unofficial capacity as an Android Package Kit (APK) that can be sideloaded onto current Pixel smartphones. One of the key highlights
OnePlus has recently unveiled the OnePlus Open Apex Edition in India, introducing a new variant of the original OnePlus Open smartphone. The new model comes with several upgrades, including a new RAM + storage option, a unique design with a leather finish, and additional software features. Priced at Rs. 1,49,999, the OnePlus Open Apex Edition
JSW MG Motor India recently launched a series of initiatives aimed at revolutionizing the ecosystem of electric vehicles (EVs) in India. These initiatives were announced during the DriEV.Bharat event held at Bharat Mandapam in Delhi. The company introduced new technologies to accelerate the adoption of EVs while enhancing the overall infrastructure to support these vehicles.