Technology

New York-based AI company Runway has introduced its latest video generation model, Gen-4.5, which it claims has surpassed the performance of rival text-to-video models from OpenAI and Google. “Runway Gen-4.5 is the world’s top-rated video model, offering unprecedented visual fidelity and creative control. It produces cinematic and highly realistic outputs while providing limitless creative freedom … Read more

The interstellar exocomet 3I/ATLAS has become a global fascination as astronomers and space enthusiasts race to capture its rare passage through our cosmic neighborhood. Recent images shared online especially the remarkably clear shots by astrophotographer Paul Craggs have reignited debates about the object’s unusual features and origins. As scientists, including Harvard astrophysicist Avi Loeb, analyze … Read more

Alan Dye, Apple’s head of user interface design, is leaving the company to join Meta. Dye’s departure was confirmed by Apple CEO Tim Cook in a statement. Stephen Lemay, a long-time Apple designer, will succeed Dye. This is a major development, as Apple has been losing key executives to rivals, especially Meta, over the past … Read more

Starting today, Apple Watch users in India will gain access to a new hypertension notifications feature that can alert them if signs of chronic high blood pressure are detected. The feature uses a machine learning algorithm to analyze PPG (photoplethysmography) data from the watch’s optical heart sensors over a 30-day period. It’s designed specifically for users … Read more

This innovative fabric has resulted in a black dress that holds immense potential in the fashion industry as well as various technological applications, including cameras, solar panels, and telescopes. Scientists at Cornell University have developed the blackest fabric to date, absorbing 99.87 per cent of light and reflecting only 0.13 per cent, thus qualifying as … Read more

Smartphones are often linked to mental health concerns, but their impact goes beyond the mind. For the last few years, a growing number of users worldwide have reported a curious physical side effect dubbed “smartphone pinky”, which refers to a noticeable bend or dent in the little finger due to prolonged phone use. In case … Read more

As I was finding my seat on a plane, a flight steward gently asked me, “Are those the new Nothing headphone 1 ?” I nodded and, at his request, handed him the headphones to try. I have been stopped multiple times at airports and in high-street markets by people curious about Nothing products. I haven’t … Read more

The safety practices of major artificial intelligence companies, such as Anthropic, OpenAI, xAI and Meta, are “far short of emerging global standards,” according to a new edition of Future of Life Institute’s AI safety index released on Wednesday. The institute said the safety evaluation, conducted by an independent panel of experts, found that while the … Read more

Dyson has unveiled its latest innovation for cleaner indoor air, the Dyson HushJet Purifier Compact, in India. The new purifier focuses on whole-room purification while maintaining exceptionally quiet performance. The company says the product is engineered to deliver fast, high-pressure airflow and long-lasting filtration with its 360-degree electrostatic particulate filter lasting up to five years. … Read more

Meta has launched the next generation of its Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses in India. The new Ray-Ban Meta (Gen 2) glasses go on sale starting Wednesday across Ray-Ban India stores and top eyewear retailers. Prices begin at Rs 39,900, bringing the upgraded wearable experience into the mainstream market. The latest version builds on the first-generation … Read more