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Scientists have discovered 332 submarine canyons beneath Antarctica’s ice, a fivefold increase on what was previously known. The new map, published in the journal Marine Geology, was created using high-resolution bathymetric data gathered from more than 40 international research expeditions. Researchers from the University of Barcelona and University College Cork led the study. Canyons deeper … Read more

Spotify has introduced a new feature that lets users create more personalised playlists. Exclusive to Premium subscribers, the custom transition feature allows them to adjust preset options such as fade, blend, and rise. To use this feature, open any playlist and select “Mix” from the toolbar. Tracks can be customised with different transition styles, while … Read more

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman believes that the artificial intelligence (AI) industry is in a bubble but has argued that it could still bring benefits. “When bubbles happen, smart people get overexcited about a kernel of truth,” Altman was quoted as saying by The Verge. “Are we in a phase where investors as a whole are … Read more

In 1929, Edwin Hubble made one of the greatest discoveries in astronomy: galaxies were all rushing away from us, their light stretched into longer wavelengths — redshifted — by the expansion of the universe itself. The farther a galaxy, the greater its redshift, and hence its apparent recession velocity. This insight laid the foundation for … Read more

Britain has dropped its demand for the iPhone maker Apple to provide a “backdoor” that would have enabled access to the protected encrypted data of American citizens, U.S. Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard said. Gabbard issued the statement on X on Monday in the U.S., saying she had worked for months with Britain, along … Read more

OpenAI recently launched ChatGPT Go, an affordable subscription plan for the chatbot designed for Indian users. This plan costs only Rs 399 monthly, making it the most budget-friendly ChatGPT option offered by OpenAI. However, ChatGPT’s longstanding Plus subscription offers more features and tools at Rs 1,299 per month. It also includes a free subscription model … Read more

Apple is reportedly set to produce all four models of the iPhone 17 in India, ahead of the expected launch of the flagship smartphone in India. In a boost to India’s domestic manufacturing, the tech giant is also expanding iPhone 17 production across five factories, some of which are recently opened facilities, according to a … Read more

Samsung has now launched a tablet for rugged areas, the Galaxy Tab Active5 Enterprise Edition, which is designed for businesses and professionals who work in harsh environments. The Galaxy Tab Active5 is available in two configurations: 6GB RAM + 128GB storage and 8GB RAM + 256GB storage, which cost Rs 49,999 and Rs 56,999, respectively. … Read more

The Trump administration is in talks to take a 10% stake in Intel by converting some or all of the struggling company’s Chips Act grants into equity, Bloomberg News reported, citing a White House official and other people familiar with the matter. Shares of Intel closed about 3.7% lower on Monday, after rallying last week … Read more

A Google Cloud survey showed that 87% of videogame developers are using artificial intelligence agents to streamline and automate tasks, as the industry focuses on optimizing costs following a wave of record layoffs. Most of the respondents in the report, published on Monday, said AI was helping automate cumbersome and repetitive tasks, freeing developers to … Read more