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Facebook Rolls Out Passkey Support for Easier and Secure Sign-In, Meta Pay Purchases
Facebook has announced passkeys as an alternative sign-in method for its app on Android and iOS devices. It enables users to verify their digital credentials in an easier and a more secure way. As per the company, passkeys on Facebook leverage the fingerprint, face or PIN that is used for unlocking the device, eliminating the need of memorising ind...
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5 Desserts That Fit Your Fitness Plan - All Under 80 Calories
These desserts are light, tasty, and perfect for anyone who wants to enjoy dessert without going off track.
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Looking For A Healthy Yet Indulgent Period Snack? Try These Chocolate Quinoa Apple Bites
If you are looking for a crunchy and guilt-free chocolate recipe for those days, then this 3-ingredient snack is perfect for you!
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TikTok Adds Support for AI-Powered Alternative Text and Other Accessibility Features
TikTok announced three new accessibility-focused features on Thursday. The new features were announced on the occasion of the Global Accessibility Awareness Day, which falls on the third Thursday in May (this year, it is on May 15). One of the new features is an update to the alternative text (alt text) support, which now uses AI to generate automa...
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Bhutan Partners With Binance to Launch Crypto Payment System for Tourists
Bhutan has launched a crypto payment system to let users make crypto payments using Binance Pay. The aim is to incentivise tourists with cheaper alternatives to dodge currency exchange rates and limitations in the acceptability of international cards.
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LiveCaller Launched as Free Truecaller Alternative for iPhone Users With iOS 18
LiveCaller has been launched as a free real-time caller ID application for iPhones and an alternative to Truecaller and Hiya. Leveraging Apple's iOS 18.2 framework, it displays caller details directly on the screen. The app offers free protection against spam, robocalls, telemarketers, and fraud. Unlike its competitors, LiveCaller doesn't require c...
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From Slack To Zoom, Alternatives To Skype As It Shuts Down After 22 Years
With Skype closing, you can use alternatives like Google Meet, WhatsApp, Viber to stay connected.
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Researchers Challenge Claims of 'Leather-Like' T. rex Skin
VML, The Organoid Company, and Lab-Grown Leather Ltd claim to be producing luxury fashion accessories using lab-grown "T. rex leather" made from fossilized collagen. The product is marketed as a sustainable, cruelty-free alternative to traditional leather. However, palaeontologists strongly dispute the claim, citing the lack of dinosaur DNA and pre...
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Indian Airlines May Face Rs 77 Crore Weekly Extra Costs As Pak Shuts Airspace
Indian airlines are likely to face additional weekly expenses of Rs 77 crore for international flights operated from north Indian cities as the airspace curbs result in increased fuel consumption and longer flight durations.
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Huawei Said to be Readying New AI Chip for Mass Shipment as China Seeks Nvidia Alternatives
Huawei plans to begin mass shipments of its advanced 910C AI chips to Chinese customers as early as next month. The timing is fortuitous for Chinese AI companies which have been left scrambling for domestic alternatives to the H20, the primary AI chip that Nvidia had until recently been allowed to sell freely in the Chinese market.
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US Administration Urges Court To Allow Deportations Under Alternative Laws: Report
After the US Supreme Court temporarily barred the deportation of migrants, President Donald Trump's administration has urged the top court to allow the use of alternative laws.
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Ibutamoren (MK-677): Action, Risks, Information On "Proper" Use
Are you looking for immediate muscle bulking and cutting benefits for your body? Learn about Ibutamoren, and the legal alternative (Ibuta 677 by CrazyBulk) found for you.
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Love Bihari Food? This Kathal Aloo Curry Is About To Be Your New Favourite
Jackfruit is often used as a plant-based alternative to meat due to its fibrous texture. When cooked, it absorbs spices well, making it a flavourful addition to curries.
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Microsoft Said to Be Developing AI Reasoning Models to Compete With OpenAI
Microsoft is reportedly developing in-house AI reasoning models, known as MAI, to rival OpenAI, with plans to offer them to developers. These models, led by Mustafa Suleyman, perform nearly as well as OpenAI's and Anthropic's on key benchmarks. The company has also tested models from xAI, Meta, and DeepSeek as potential OpenAI alternatives for Copi...
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Engineers Create New Ways to Shape Bread-Derived Carbon Electrodes for Sustainable Use
A team of engineers has developed two innovative ways to shape carbon electrodes made from bread. The methods involve molding with 3D-printed forms and blending bread with water before heating it in an oxygen-free environment. These techniques improve electrode precision and durability, offering an eco-friendly alternative for applications like des...
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Facebook Rolls Out Passkey Support for Easier and Secure Sign-In, Meta Pay Purchases
Facebook has announced passkeys as an alternative sign-in method for its app on Android and iOS devices. It enables users to verify their digital credentials in an easier and a more secure way. As per the company, passkeys on Facebook leverage the fingerprint, face or PIN that is used for unlocking the device, eliminating the need of memorising ind...
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5 Desserts That Fit Your Fitness Plan - All Under 80 Calories
These desserts are light, tasty, and perfect for anyone who wants to enjoy dessert without going off track.
-
Looking For A Healthy Yet Indulgent Period Snack? Try These Chocolate Quinoa Apple Bites
If you are looking for a crunchy and guilt-free chocolate recipe for those days, then this 3-ingredient snack is perfect for you!
-
TikTok Adds Support for AI-Powered Alternative Text and Other Accessibility Features
TikTok announced three new accessibility-focused features on Thursday. The new features were announced on the occasion of the Global Accessibility Awareness Day, which falls on the third Thursday in May (this year, it is on May 15). One of the new features is an update to the alternative text (alt text) support, which now uses AI to generate automa...
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Bhutan Partners With Binance to Launch Crypto Payment System for Tourists
Bhutan has launched a crypto payment system to let users make crypto payments using Binance Pay. The aim is to incentivise tourists with cheaper alternatives to dodge currency exchange rates and limitations in the acceptability of international cards.
-
LiveCaller Launched as Free Truecaller Alternative for iPhone Users With iOS 18
LiveCaller has been launched as a free real-time caller ID application for iPhones and an alternative to Truecaller and Hiya. Leveraging Apple's iOS 18.2 framework, it displays caller details directly on the screen. The app offers free protection against spam, robocalls, telemarketers, and fraud. Unlike its competitors, LiveCaller doesn't require c...
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From Slack To Zoom, Alternatives To Skype As It Shuts Down After 22 Years
With Skype closing, you can use alternatives like Google Meet, WhatsApp, Viber to stay connected.
-
Researchers Challenge Claims of 'Leather-Like' T. rex Skin
VML, The Organoid Company, and Lab-Grown Leather Ltd claim to be producing luxury fashion accessories using lab-grown "T. rex leather" made from fossilized collagen. The product is marketed as a sustainable, cruelty-free alternative to traditional leather. However, palaeontologists strongly dispute the claim, citing the lack of dinosaur DNA and pre...
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Indian Airlines May Face Rs 77 Crore Weekly Extra Costs As Pak Shuts Airspace
Indian airlines are likely to face additional weekly expenses of Rs 77 crore for international flights operated from north Indian cities as the airspace curbs result in increased fuel consumption and longer flight durations.
-
Huawei Said to be Readying New AI Chip for Mass Shipment as China Seeks Nvidia Alternatives
Huawei plans to begin mass shipments of its advanced 910C AI chips to Chinese customers as early as next month. The timing is fortuitous for Chinese AI companies which have been left scrambling for domestic alternatives to the H20, the primary AI chip that Nvidia had until recently been allowed to sell freely in the Chinese market.
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US Administration Urges Court To Allow Deportations Under Alternative Laws: Report
After the US Supreme Court temporarily barred the deportation of migrants, President Donald Trump's administration has urged the top court to allow the use of alternative laws.
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Ibutamoren (MK-677): Action, Risks, Information On "Proper" Use
Are you looking for immediate muscle bulking and cutting benefits for your body? Learn about Ibutamoren, and the legal alternative (Ibuta 677 by CrazyBulk) found for you.
-
Love Bihari Food? This Kathal Aloo Curry Is About To Be Your New Favourite
Jackfruit is often used as a plant-based alternative to meat due to its fibrous texture. When cooked, it absorbs spices well, making it a flavourful addition to curries.
-
Microsoft Said to Be Developing AI Reasoning Models to Compete With OpenAI
Microsoft is reportedly developing in-house AI reasoning models, known as MAI, to rival OpenAI, with plans to offer them to developers. These models, led by Mustafa Suleyman, perform nearly as well as OpenAI's and Anthropic's on key benchmarks. The company has also tested models from xAI, Meta, and DeepSeek as potential OpenAI alternatives for Copi...
-
Engineers Create New Ways to Shape Bread-Derived Carbon Electrodes for Sustainable Use
A team of engineers has developed two innovative ways to shape carbon electrodes made from bread. The methods involve molding with 3D-printed forms and blending bread with water before heating it in an oxygen-free environment. These techniques improve electrode precision and durability, offering an eco-friendly alternative for applications like des...
