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NVIDIA pips Apple as the world’s most valuable company again thanks to growing AI wave

NVIDIA's stock has been on fire, almost tripling in 2024, as investor enthusiasm continues to grow around NVIDIA’s dominant position in the AI market

Apple adding a bunch of useful upgrades to iPhones with iOS 18.2, Camera Control gets massive boost

Following the public release of iOS 18.1, the 18.2 update brings a mix of user-friendly upgrades and behind-the-scenes enhancements, with notable improvements to the Find My service, Camera Control, and expanded Siri functionality

Meta is letting the US military use its Llama AI model for ‘national security reasons’

By partnering with major firms like Amazon Web Services, Lockheed Martin, Microsoft, and Oracle, Meta is aligning its AI resources with the needs of US defence and intelligence operations. Previously, Meta’s policies strictly barred the use of Llama for military, warfare, or espionage activities

Japan launches world's first wooden satellite, will test if wood is suitable building material in space

LignoSat’s wooden panels, is made using magnolia wood using a traditional Japanese method that avoids screws and glue. This represents a novel approach to satellite design. Researchers believe wood could one day replace certain metals in space technology

Elon Musk's SpaceX asks Taiwanese suppliers to shift production out of the country

SpaceX’s request comes from concerns over potential supply chain disruptions due to regional tensions, which made one supplier to shift to Vietnam. The move comes after one of Musk’s controversial comments about Taiwan, which he described as an “integral part” of China last year

Gaganyaan mission postponed to 2026, ISRO to focus on safety and astronaut training

This December, an uncrewed test flight, known as G1, will feature a humanoid robot, Vyomitra, to test critical components such as re-entry, parachute deployment, and a controlled splashdown in the Bay of Bengal

Apple faces EU's first fine under new digital antitrust rules over App Store violations

Apple may face one substantial fine followed by periodic penalties if it remains out of line with the DMA. However, it’s uncertain which specific DMA requirements Apple is failing to meet, or which particular actions have provoked the EU’s latest scrutiny

Bitcoin jumps to record high as traders, investors bet on Trump's victory

Bitcoin jumped 7%, outpacing its previous high from March, with many seeing a potential Trump administration as a boon for crypto-friendly regulations. Ethereum jumped 6.5%, and Dogecoin, often promoted by Trump supporter Elon Musk, rocketed 18%

Perplexity AI, known for ‘stealing’ content from media houses, offers to help NYT as tech workers go on strike

Perplexity’s AI has also faced legal action from Dow Jones and the New York Post over “massive” copyright violations. Perplexity’s AI-powered search engine operates by scraping web content to generate responses, a practice that has sparked ethical debates

Netflix lays off most of its human game developers, bets big on Gen AI

While details on how Netflix plans to implement generative AI in its game development remain unclear, possibilities range from creating 3D models and concept art to generating voice performances and dialogue

Apple offers extra investment to remove iPhone ban in Indonesia, Bandung plant gets $10mn boost

Apple's investment would be directed towards a plant in Bandung, located southeast of Jakarta, in collaboration with Apple’s network of suppliers. This facility is expected to produce components and accessories for Apple’s array of products

How bees thwarted Meta’s plan for a nuclear-powered AI data centre

Environmental regulators halted Meta's ambitious plan to power its AI data centre using nuclear power, after surveyors discovered an unspecified species of bees on the land slated for development

Apple to start manufacturing iPhone 17 early in India, shift key production away from China

Apple is undertaking its "New Production Introduction" (NPI) process for the iPhone 17 at an Indian facility. Traditionally, Apple has managed this phase in China due to the strong supply chain infrastructure there

Apple's budget Vision Pro to be launched after 2027, current VR headset to get a midway update

Apple’s plans for a cheaper Vision Pro have been pushed back. Apple has postponed the launch of the budget version until beyond 2027. The only major update on the horizon is the M5-equipped Vision Pro, which could make its debut in 2025

OpenAI engages in talks with California officials to become for-profit company

Despite the shift, the original non-profit entity would continue to exist, retaining a minority stake in the new for-profit company. Such a change would impact how OpenAI manages AI risks, with adjustments to its governance model likely needed

Elon Musk, X are at the centre of US election misinformation, finds study by anti-hate group

Experts in election security and misinformation pointed out that X is increasingly influential in the dissemination of misleading narratives, particularly in swing states that are expected to be pivotal in the upcoming presidential contest

iPhone 16 Pro Max Review: Too Pro, too Max, unapologetically overindulgent, especially with Apple Intelligence

Although the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max was launched without Apple Intelligence promised, it is more smartphone than anyone could possibly need. With Apple’s AI now available in iOS 18.2 Beta, the 16 Pro Max is turning out to be quite the beast

Apple iPhone 16 Review: The most Pro a standard iPhone has ever been

With the iPhone 16, Apple has made the line dividing its Pro lineup and standard models thinner than ever. Featuring a similar SoC, most of its features, and the same Apple Intelligence capabilities as the Pro versions, one has to ask themselves, why would anyone go for the Pro devices?

Scientists find new way of generating electricity using recycled polystyrene material

The new method repurposes waste polystyrene to harness static electricity. A thin patch made from layers of polystyrene, each just one-tenth the thickness of a human hair, can generate static electricity simply from wind or air blowing across their surface

ChatGPT-5 won’t be coming in 2025, but superintelligence achievable today, says Sam Altman

While ChatGPT-5 won’t be dropping next year, OpenAI has some big plans up its sleeve. From more interactive AI features to pushing towards AGI, the company is definitely gearing up for some major shifts

China launched major botnet that's attacking users all over the world, reveals Microsoft

According to Microsoft, the main objective of this botnet campaign by China appears to be espionage, as the targets include high-value entities such as think tanks, government bodies, NGOs, law firms, and defence industries

Apple to open 4 new Apple Stores in India, confirms CEO Tim Cook

At present, India hosts only two official Apple Stores: one in BKC, Mumbai, and another in DLF Saket, New Delhi. Cook expressed excitement during the recent earnings call, stating that after opening two new stores earlier in the year, Apple is eager to continue expanding in India

Trying ChatGPT’s SearchGPT made me realise I might soon never 'Google' anything ever again

Now, with access to real-time web data, ChatGPT has evolved into a sharper, more reliable tool, sparking thoughts that perhaps traditional search engines might soon face a serious rival

Microsoft plans to make data centres out of wood in latest push to cut emissions

Microsoft's move to try CLT in construction of data centres and replace carbon-heavy materials like steel and concrete which are known for their significant emissions footprint, is to explore more eco-friendly options

Best phones under Rs 100,000 (Oct-Nov 2024): Apple iPhone 16, Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra to Google Pixel 8 Pro

Looking for a great deal on a flagship smartphone? This may be your last change this festive season.

Best phones under Rs 75,000 (Oct-Nov 2024): Apple iPhone 15, OnePlus 12 to Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra 5G

Yet to clinch that festive deal on a premium smartphone? Here are your top options.

Gigabyte cracks new overclocking record with Z890 Aorus Tachyon Ice Motherboard rated at DDR5-10600 RAM

With the support of Vcolor CUDIMM 24GB x 2 modules, HiCookie’s record-breaking achievement highlights the unmatched potential of the Aorus Tachyon Ice when paired with the latest Intel processors

Online e-challan scams see a massive spurt around Diwali weekend. Here's how to stay safe

E-challan scams can be tricky to detect, as they often closely mimic legitimate messages. Fraudsters send SMS or messages claiming that the recipient must urgently pay traffic fines via the ‘eChallan Parivahan’

GoI eases sustainability requirements for AI GPU tenders after pushback from data centre operators

Many Indian data centres, traditionally built with PUE values ranging from 1.4 to 1.7, were facing difficulties in complying with the mandated a PUE of less than 1.35. Data centre operators had argued that requiring such stringent PUE compliance would necessitate substantial capital expenditure

Russia fines Google $2.5 decillion — more money than the $100 trillion GDP of the entire world

One undecillion is a digit, followed by whopping 66 zeros, if we follow the British numbering system, or 33 if we follow the Americans. Either way, this is a sum that vastly exceeds the estimated $100 trillion GDP of the entire world. For obvious reasons, Google is unlikely to ever pay the fine