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Apple’s FaceTime Reportedly Blocked in Russia Alongside Snapchat’s Video Calling Feature
Apple’s FaceTime and Snapchat, the disappearing videos and photos platform, will not allow users to make voice and video calls in Russia, according to a report. The services of the two platforms have reportedly been blocked by the country's Federal Service for Supervision of Communications, Information Technology and Mass Media, Roskomnadzor. In ...
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Nanoplastics From Plastic Bottles Can Definitely Harm Your Body, Proves Indian Study
Nanoplastics derived from single-use PET bottles can directly disrupt key biological systems that are vital for human health, according to a study led by the Institute of Nano Science and Technology, Mohali (INST).
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With The Sun Nearing Its Peak, Aditya-L1 Prepares For Fierce Coronal Mass Ejections
Although CMEs do not directly harm humans, their impact on technological infrastructure can be severe.
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Starlink Launches Europe's First Direct-To-Cell Service In Ukraine
Ukraine's largest mobile operator Kyivstar has become the first in Europe to launch Starlink's direct-to-cell satellite technology in a bid to keep millions connected amid wartime blackouts and disrupted infrastructure, the company said on Monday.
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US' H-1B Visa Application Fee Hike Will Hit Indian Tech Companies: Industry Body
Industry body Nasscom said the US' move to raise H-1B visa application fee to USD 100,000 will impact India's technology services companies as business continuity will be disrupted for onshore projects that may require "adjustments".
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India Can Disrupt Semicon Race, Lead In Post-Silicon Tech: NITI Aayog
India has the potential to disrupt the semiconductor race and emerge as a leader in post-silicon technologies by leveraging two-dimensional (2D) materials, according to NITI Aayog.
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AirPods Production in India Faces Setback as China Restricts Rare Earth Metal Exports: Report
Apple commenced the production of AirPods in India for the first time earlier this year. However, it now faces a setback after China in April restricted exports of rare-Earth metals,. According to a report, the supply disruption has hit the Foxconn Interconnect Technology (FIT) factory in Telangana. However, the situation is reportedly being manage...
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Uber's India Ambitions Face Latest Challenge From Rival Rapido
A ride-hailing unicorn little known outside of India is gaining users faster than Uber Technologies Inc., disrupting the San Francisco titan's effort to conquer a key growth market.
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What Is Solar Maximum And How Will It Affect Earth in 2025?
Experts have advised people to monitor reliable sources like NASA and NOAA for updates on solar activity and space weather.
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Understanding Dopamine: Why Pleasure Can Become Addiction
Dopamine drives our pursuit of pleasure, but technology and habits can disrupt it. Learn how to boost it naturally and stay balanced.
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Elon Musk's X Sees Partial Recovery After Outage Hits US Users, Downdetector Shows
X showed signs of recovery on Saturday after an outage disrupted access for thousands of users in the US. Earlier in March, Elon Musk had blamed a cyberattack after a similar outage at X.
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Google, Scale AI's Largest Customer, Said to Plan Split After Meta Deal
Google plans to sever ties with AI data-labeling startup Scale AI after rival Meta acquired a 49% stake. Reuters' sources reveal Google, Scale's largest customer, had projected $200 million in payments this year for crucial human-labeled training data, vital for developing models like Gemini. The search giant is reportedly already in discussions wi...
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Still Stuck in the Past: EVs Must Evolve in Form, Not Just Fuel!
Electric vehicles have changed how we move, but not how we design. For EVs to become truly disruptive, their design must evolve as radically as their technology - boldly, imaginatively, and without looking back.
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Not IIT, Not Even IIIT: Centre's Double Whammy After Sam Pitroda's Claims
Sam Pitroda lurched into yet another controversy after the centre fact-checked the Congress veteran over a claim about disruptions while lecturing at the 'Indian Institute of Technology in Ranchi'.
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NASA’s X-59 Jet Conducts Afterburner Test for Supersonic Flight Performance
NASA’s X-59, part of the Quiet SuperSonic Technology (Quesst) programme, has successfully completed afterburner tests, bringing it closer to achieving quieter supersonic flight. Built by Lockheed Martin, the X-59 is designed to break the sound barrier without generating the disruptive sonic booms typically associated with supersonic travel. The r...
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Apple’s FaceTime Reportedly Blocked in Russia Alongside Snapchat’s Video Calling Feature
Apple’s FaceTime and Snapchat, the disappearing videos and photos platform, will not allow users to make voice and video calls in Russia, according to a report. The services of the two platforms have reportedly been blocked by the country's Federal Service for Supervision of Communications, Information Technology and Mass Media, Roskomnadzor. In ...
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Nanoplastics From Plastic Bottles Can Definitely Harm Your Body, Proves Indian Study
Nanoplastics derived from single-use PET bottles can directly disrupt key biological systems that are vital for human health, according to a study led by the Institute of Nano Science and Technology, Mohali (INST).
-
With The Sun Nearing Its Peak, Aditya-L1 Prepares For Fierce Coronal Mass Ejections
Although CMEs do not directly harm humans, their impact on technological infrastructure can be severe.
-
Starlink Launches Europe's First Direct-To-Cell Service In Ukraine
Ukraine's largest mobile operator Kyivstar has become the first in Europe to launch Starlink's direct-to-cell satellite technology in a bid to keep millions connected amid wartime blackouts and disrupted infrastructure, the company said on Monday.
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US' H-1B Visa Application Fee Hike Will Hit Indian Tech Companies: Industry Body
Industry body Nasscom said the US' move to raise H-1B visa application fee to USD 100,000 will impact India's technology services companies as business continuity will be disrupted for onshore projects that may require "adjustments".
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India Can Disrupt Semicon Race, Lead In Post-Silicon Tech: NITI Aayog
India has the potential to disrupt the semiconductor race and emerge as a leader in post-silicon technologies by leveraging two-dimensional (2D) materials, according to NITI Aayog.
-
AirPods Production in India Faces Setback as China Restricts Rare Earth Metal Exports: Report
Apple commenced the production of AirPods in India for the first time earlier this year. However, it now faces a setback after China in April restricted exports of rare-Earth metals,. According to a report, the supply disruption has hit the Foxconn Interconnect Technology (FIT) factory in Telangana. However, the situation is reportedly being manage...
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Uber's India Ambitions Face Latest Challenge From Rival Rapido
A ride-hailing unicorn little known outside of India is gaining users faster than Uber Technologies Inc., disrupting the San Francisco titan's effort to conquer a key growth market.
-
What Is Solar Maximum And How Will It Affect Earth in 2025?
Experts have advised people to monitor reliable sources like NASA and NOAA for updates on solar activity and space weather.
-
Understanding Dopamine: Why Pleasure Can Become Addiction
Dopamine drives our pursuit of pleasure, but technology and habits can disrupt it. Learn how to boost it naturally and stay balanced.
-
Elon Musk's X Sees Partial Recovery After Outage Hits US Users, Downdetector Shows
X showed signs of recovery on Saturday after an outage disrupted access for thousands of users in the US. Earlier in March, Elon Musk had blamed a cyberattack after a similar outage at X.
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Google, Scale AI's Largest Customer, Said to Plan Split After Meta Deal
Google plans to sever ties with AI data-labeling startup Scale AI after rival Meta acquired a 49% stake. Reuters' sources reveal Google, Scale's largest customer, had projected $200 million in payments this year for crucial human-labeled training data, vital for developing models like Gemini. The search giant is reportedly already in discussions wi...
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Still Stuck in the Past: EVs Must Evolve in Form, Not Just Fuel!
Electric vehicles have changed how we move, but not how we design. For EVs to become truly disruptive, their design must evolve as radically as their technology - boldly, imaginatively, and without looking back.
-
Not IIT, Not Even IIIT: Centre's Double Whammy After Sam Pitroda's Claims
Sam Pitroda lurched into yet another controversy after the centre fact-checked the Congress veteran over a claim about disruptions while lecturing at the 'Indian Institute of Technology in Ranchi'.
-
NASA’s X-59 Jet Conducts Afterburner Test for Supersonic Flight Performance
NASA’s X-59, part of the Quiet SuperSonic Technology (Quesst) programme, has successfully completed afterburner tests, bringing it closer to achieving quieter supersonic flight. Built by Lockheed Martin, the X-59 is designed to break the sound barrier without generating the disruptive sonic booms typically associated with supersonic travel. The r...
