NASA Astronauts Cast Their Votes from Space for 2024 Election

On November 4, 2024, NASA astronauts onboard the International Space Station (ISS) are ensuring their voices are heard in the U.S. election by casting votes from orbit. Despite being far from home, four American astronauts—Don Pettit, Nick Hague, Butch Wilmore, and Suni Williams—are taking advantage of secure voting systems to participate in this crucial civic …

AI-Generated Hoax Draws Thousands to Fake Halloween Parade in Dublin

Dublin was filled with Halloween revelers last night, all expecting a lively Halloween parade through the city’s center. However, there was one major issue—no such parade had actually been organized. Crowds gathered along a supposed route from Parnell Square to Temple Bar, only to find out that the entire event was based on misinformation. AI-Generated …

French Families Sue TikTok Over Harmful Content Exposing Teenagers

Seven French families have filed a lawsuit against TikTok, alleging the platform exposed their teenage children to harmful content. Two of the teenagers reportedly took their own lives at the age of 15. The families claim that TikTok’s algorithm led the children to videos promoting suicide, self-harm, and eating disorders. Laure Boutron-Marmion, the lawyer representing …

WhatsApp’s New Chat Memory Feature for Meta AI, User Experience

Meta-owned WhatsApp is developing a new chat memory feature for Meta AI, designed to enhance user experience. This feature will allow Meta AI to automatically remember specific details shared in conversations. The update aims to make interactions more personalized and tailored for each user, and it will be available in a future rollout. Limited Availability …

NASA Urges SpaceX to Prioritize Safety Amid Recent Anomalies

After a recent incident requiring the hospitalization of four astronauts, NASA has called on SpaceX to enhance its focus on safety for its crewed missions. SpaceX, an industry leader and trusted NASA partner, is under scrutiny following a series of technical anomalies affecting both its Falcon 9 rocket and Dragon spacecraft, raising concerns over safety …

Apple Enters the Console Arena with New Mac Mini

Apple’s latest M4-powered Mac Mini could be its long-awaited answer to console gaming, promising a powerful, compact alternative to PlayStation and Xbox. Designed to bridge the gap between high-performance hardware and accessible gaming, the new Mac Mini comes with upgraded processing power, ray tracing, and streamlined connections for a living room setup. This marks Apple’s …

Voyager 2’s Plasma Sensor Shuts Down After 47 Years

NASA’s Voyager 2 has shut down its Plasma Science Experiment, marking the end of one of the mission’s longest-running scientific tools, after nearly five decades and a journey spanning 15 billion miles. This instrument, a testament to MIT’s pioneering engineering, significantly shaped our understanding of both our solar system and the interstellar medium, detecting particles …

PTA Takes Action Against Obscene Content on TikTok

The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) submitted a comprehensive report to the Peshawar High Court. The report details the actions taken to combat obscene and blasphemous content on social media platforms, including TikTok, Facebook, and Instagram. Statistics on Explicit Content Since 2020, the PTA reported a staggering number of explicit videos uploaded to TikTok. In total, …

New Research Aims to Grow Plants on Mars

Washington: The European Space Agency (ESA) recently revealed the discovery of liquid water beneath the southern polar ice cap of Mars. This groundbreaking finding has prompted scientists to explore the possibility of cultivating plants on the Red Planet. Conditions for Growth Researchers emphasize the need for specific environmental conditions to support plant life on Mars. …

OpenAI Launches ChatGPT Search, New Challenge to Search Engines

OpenAI released a new search feature for its ChatGPT platform on Thursday. Called “SearchGPT,” this feature enables users to access live information like sports scores, stock prices, news updates, and weather. The feature, tested since July, was built with partnerships from news and data providers. OpenAI aims to make it easier for users to find …

iOS 18.1 Adoption Surges as Apple Intelligence Boosts Demand

Apple CEO Tim Cook recently revealed that the adoption rate for iOS 18.1 has reached unprecedented levels, doubling the rate of iOS 17.1’s uptake within the same time frame in 2023. According to Cook, this rapid update adoption is a promising early indicator of Apple Intelligence’s popularity, which was launched for U.S. users on October …

Google Hit with Astounding Fine of $204.8 Octillion Over YouTube Fallout

Google faces an astronomical fine of $204.8 octillion. This amount exceeds all the money the world has ever made. The penalty stems from a long-running dispute related to YouTube’s banning of Russian media outlets. The tech giant has spent years refusing to restore the accounts of Russian pro-Kremlin and state-run media. This situation escalated after …

China Mobile Unveils High-Speed 6G Baseband Prototype

In a significant step for next-generation networks, China Mobile has unveiled a 6G baseband prototype system designed for the Sub-7GHz frequency band. This advanced baseband promises breakthrough capabilities, from ultra-high-speed data transfer to enhanced interconnectivity, setting a strong foundation for future 6G communication technologies. Collaborative Innovation for 6G Development China Mobile’s latest project was developed …

China’s Youngest Astronaut Crew Reaches Space

China celebrated a major achievement in space exploration as its Shenzhou 19 mission successfully launched, sending its youngest astronauts to the Tiangong space station. This historic launch includes China’s first female space engineer, marking a significant milestone for China’s space program and its ambitions to lead in global space exploration. Shenzhou 19 Mission: A New …

Instagram Users Face Direct Messaging Outage

Instagram users are facing significant issues with direct messaging. Many report being unable to communicate within the app. This outage began around 7 a.m. ET, according to Downdetector, a site that tracks online service disruptions. Major cities like New York City, Los Angeles, and Dallas are among the most affected. Global Impact The outage isn’t …

TikTok Founder Zhang Yiming Becomes China’s Wealthiest Person

Zhang Yiming, co-founder of ByteDance, TikTok’s parent company, has become China’s wealthiest individual, with a fortune now estimated at $49.3 billion, according to the Hurun Research Institute. The 41-year-old’s wealth surged by 43% from 2023, driven by ByteDance’s strong global performance. Zhang, who stepped down from an active role in the company in 2021, still …

SpaceX to Launch Another Batch of Starlink Satellites

SpaceX plans to launch another batch of its Starlink internet satellites from Florida’s Space Coast this evening, October 26. This mission will add to the growing Starlink megaconstellation, which aims to provide global internet coverage. A Falcon 9 rocket carrying 22 Starlink spacecraft is set to lift off from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station. The …

NASA Astronaut Hospitalized After SpaceX Mission Return

WASHINGTON: A NASA astronaut was hospitalized Friday after returning from an eight-month mission on the International Space Station (ISS). NASA has withheld the astronaut’s name and the specific health issue for privacy. The astronaut landed off Florida’s coast aboard SpaceX’s Crew Dragon capsule, accompanied by two other NASA astronauts and a Russian cosmonaut. The spacecraft, …

Oppo Find X8 Series Set for Global Launch in November

Oppo has officially revealed that its latest flagship lineup, the Oppo Find X8 series, is preparing for a global launch in November. Following their unveiling in China, the Find X8 and Find X8 Pro are poised to enter key markets, sparking anticipation among tech enthusiasts eager to experience the new smartphones. Global Release Next Month …

SpaceX’s Crew-8 Mission Successfully Returns Astronauts After 7Months in Space

SpaceX’s Crew-8 mission has safely returned a team of NASA and Roscosmos astronauts to Earth after an extended seven-month stay aboard the International Space Station (ISS). The mission, which experienced several delays due to weather and scheduling challenges, marks another successful return for SpaceX’s Dragon spacecraft, underscoring its importance for ongoing space exploration missions. Key …

India Approves $119 Million Fund to Boost Space Startups

India’s space industry is set to receive a significant boost with the government’s approval of a $119 million fund for space startups in India. Announced on Thursday, this fund will benefit around 40 startups as the country aims to increase its presence in the global commercial space market by 2033. Empowering Space Startups The government’s …

WhatsApp Introduces Encrypted Contact Databases

WhatsApp has unveiled a new privacy-focused encrypted storage system, Identity Proof Linked Storage (IPLS), aimed at enhancing contact management security. This innovative system addresses two major issues that WhatsApp users faced for years. Losing your phone shouldn’t mean losing your contacts! WhatsApp’s new feature eliminates the risk of losing your contact list and finally makes …

Apple Declares iPhone 17 to Be “Most Ambitious Product”

Apple has made a significant announcement regarding its hardware engineering team, with three executives being promoted to vice president roles. This reshuffling comes amid a series of leadership changes and is part of Apple’s ongoing strategy to innovate and restructure. John Ternus, Apple’s head of hardware engineering, has promoted Richard Dinh, Dave Pakula, and Donny …

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