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Iran says it successfully launched a satellite into space
Iran says it successfully launched a satellite into space
Iran launched a satellite into space Saturday with a rocket built by the country’s paramilitary Revolutionary Guard, state-run media reported, the latest for a program the West fears helps Tehran advance its ballistic missile program. MORE..
SpaceX-Polaris crew exits capsule for first private spacewalk
SpaceX-Polaris crew exits capsule for first private spacewalk
A crew of four aboard a SpaceX capsule embarked on the world’s first private spacewalk on Thursday, as an astronaut eased out of the Crew Dragon spacecraft on a tether into the vacuum of space, hundreds of miles from Earth. MORE..
Google and Apple lose their court fights against EU and owe billions in fines and taxes
Google and Apple lose their court fights against EU and owe billions in fines and taxes
Google lost its last bid to overturn a European Union antitrust penalty, after the bloc’s top court ruled against it Tuesday in a case that came with a whopping fine and helped jumpstart an era of intensifying scrutiny for Big Tech companies. MORE..
Apple iPhone 16 event shows off AI muscle, new Watches and AirPods
Apple iPhone 16 event shows off AI muscle, new Watches and AirPods
Apple on Monday unveiled its long-awaited, artificial intelligence-boosted iPhone 16 and promised improvements in its Siri personal assistant as it rolled out new software, beginning in test mode next month. MORE..
iPhone 16 launch today: Why Apple is launching an iPhone on Monday for first time
iPhone 16 launch today: Why Apple is launching an iPhone on Monday for first time
For the first time in its history, Apple is launching its latest iPhone on a Monday, marking a significant shift from its usual Friday releases. The iPhone 16 event is set for Monday, September 9, 2024, breaking from the company’s well-established pattern of Friday launches, a tradition that has held for almost two decades. MORE..
Two astronauts are left behind in space as Boeing’s troubled capsule returns to Earth empty
Two astronauts are left behind in space as Boeing’s troubled capsule returns to Earth empty
Boeing’s first astronaut mission ended Friday night with an empty capsule landing and two test pilots still in space, left behind until next year because NASA judged their return too risky. MORE..
OpenAI hits more than 1 million paid business users
OpenAI hits more than 1 million paid business users
OpenAI said on Thursday it has more than 1 million paying users across its business products, ChatGPT Enterprise, Team and Edu, as the AI firm’s chatbot continues to see strong adoption owing to its advanced large language model. MORE..
Musk’s Starlink backtracks and says it will comply with judge’s order to block X in Brazil
Musk’s Starlink backtracks and says it will comply with judge’s order to block X in Brazil
Elon Musk’s satellite-based internet service provider Starlink backtracked Tuesday and said it will comply with a Brazilian Supreme Court justice’s order to block the billionaire’s social media platform, X. MORE..
iPhone 16 price expectations revealed
iPhone 16 price expectations revealed
Apple is all set to introduce the iPhone 16 series in the global markets at the Glowtime event on September 9. The iPhone 16 series may include the iPhone 16, iPhone 16 Plus, iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max. MORE..
Huawei to launch new ‘trifold’ smartphone hours after Apple’s iPhone 16 reveal
Huawei to launch new ‘trifold’ smartphone hours after Apple’s iPhone 16 reveal
Huawei is set to reveal new products just hours after Apple launches its iPhone 16, signalling another big competition between the two companies. MORE..
Apple to discontinue 6 devices, including iPhone 15 Pro models, with iPhone 16 debut
Apple to discontinue 6 devices, including iPhone 15 Pro models, with iPhone 16 debut
Apple will hold its annual September event on September 9 this year at Apple Park in Cupertino. Dubbed ‘It’s Glowtime’, the event will see the unveiling of 4 new iPhones and other product launches from the Tim Cook-led company. MORE..
iPhone 16 hype dims amid rumors of major iPhone 17 upgrade
iPhone 16 hype dims amid rumors of major iPhone 17 upgrade
Apple’s iPhone 16 is due to launch in two weeks, but we’re already seeing rumors about its successor, the iPhone 17. MORE..
Telegram founder’s bail set at USD 5.56 million, can’t leave France
Telegram founder’s bail set at USD 5.56 million, can’t leave France
Telegram founder Pavel Durov is under formal investigation and will not be allowed to leave France, a French prosecutor said in a statement released Wednesday night. MORE..
Tiny shards of plastic are increasingly infiltrating our brains, study says
Tiny shards of plastic are increasingly infiltrating our brains, study says
Human brain samples collected at autopsy in early 2024 contained more tiny shards of plastic than samples collected eight years prior, according to a preprint posted online in May. MORE..
HMD launches Barbie phone in partnership with Mattel
HMD launches Barbie phone in partnership with Mattel
HMD Global, which makes Nokia -branded phones, said it has teamed up with toymaker Mattel to launch the HMD Barbie Phone - a pint-sized pink feature flip phone with a retro design. MORE..
Australian airline accidentally offers 85% off for first-class tickets due to tech glitch
Australian airline accidentally offers 85% off for first-class tickets due to tech glitch
For a short period last Thursday, first-class round-trip airline tickets from Australia to the US that normally cost up to 28,000 Australian dollars (about $19,000) were available from Qantas for a whopping 85% off. MORE..
Apple’s first generative AI phone, iPhone 16 release confirmed on a surprise new date
Apple’s first generative AI phone, iPhone 16 release confirmed on a surprise new date
Apple has announced the date of its next major event, where the iPhone 16 is expected to launch. MORE..
China robots conference spotlights the changing face of humanoids
China robots conference spotlights the changing face of humanoids
As China seeks to race ahead in humanoid robot development, its supply chains showcased cheaper and innovative parts at the world robot conference in Beijing, but some executives warn the industry has yet to improve product reliability. MORE..
iPhone 16 Pro Max predicted to be Apple’s most-produced model this year
iPhone 16 Pro Max predicted to be Apple’s most-produced model this year
A new report claims that the iPhone 16 Pro Max will be the most popular device from the lineup this year, as Apple has shifted its focus from the standard to the ‘Pro’ models. Overall, both ‘Pro’ models will beat the standard models in sales, despite their higher price tag and we have Apple Intelligence and the new sizes to thank for it. MORE..
Telegram CEO Pavel Durov arrested at French airport
Telegram CEO Pavel Durov arrested at French airport
Telegram chief executive Pavel Durov has been arrested by French police at an airport north of Paris. MORE..
SpaceX to return Boeing’s Starliner astronauts from space next year
SpaceX to return Boeing’s Starliner astronauts from space next year
Two NASA astronauts who flew to the International Space Station in June aboard Boeing’s faulty Starliner capsule will need to return to Earth on a SpaceX vehicle early next year, NASA officials said on Saturday, deeming issues with Starliner’s propulsion system too risky to carry its first crew home as planned. MORE..
iPhone 16 series to bring game-changing camera upgrades, releasing next month
iPhone 16 series to bring game-changing camera upgrades, releasing next month
Apple is ready to push out the new iPhone 16 line-up in just a few weeks. The global launch is expected to take place on September 10. MORE..
World’s ‘largest solar precinct’ approved by Australian government
World’s ‘largest solar precinct’ approved by Australian government
An ambitious plan to build a massive solar farm in remote northern Australia that would transmit energy by submarine cable to Singapore is a step closer after the Australian government granted environmental approvals for the 30 billion Australian dollar ($19 billion) project Wednesday. MORE..
Authors sue Claude AI chatbot creator Anthropic for copyright infringement
Authors sue Claude AI chatbot creator Anthropic for copyright infringement
A group of authors is suing artificial intelligence startup Anthropic, alleging it committed “large-scale theft” in training its popular chatbot Claude on pirated copies of copyrighted books. MORE..
Apple to launch iPhone 16 Pro models in new Desert Titanium colour: Report
Apple to launch iPhone 16 Pro models in new Desert Titanium colour: Report
Apple is reportedly planning to launch the iPhone 16 series with a new colour option. According to a report by 9To5Mac, the iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max models will be offered in a new bronze colour, likely to be called “Desert Titanium.” MORE..
