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Debunked: Increased Tax On Used Small Cars, EVs To Not Impact Individuals
In a recent development, the GST Council of India has increased the GST on small used cars and EVs from 12 to 18%. Here's how it will affect buyers.
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Realme Announces Strategic Rs. 100 Crore Investment to Advance Quad-Curved Display Technology for Its Phones
Realme will invest approximately Rs. 100 Crore towards the betterment of quad-curved display technology for its smartphones globally, the company has announced. This strategic investment will focus on key research and development of advanced display manufacturing techniques.
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iOS 19 Will Support iPhone SE 2020 and All Other Models Running iOS 18: Report
iOS 19 is Apple's upcoming operating system (OS) for iPhone whose development is already reported to be underway. The update is slated for a late 2025 release. According to a recent report, the update will support all iPhone models which are currently running iOS 18. This includes latest flagship devices such as the iPhone 16 series as well as olde...
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Apple Developing Smart Home Doorbell With Support for FaceID and Third-Party Locks: Report
Apple will delve into the smart home market as it looks for new growth opportunities next year, according to a report. As part of its efforts, the Cupertino-based technology giant is said to be developing a smart home doorbell that will have FaceID support, enabling users to scan their face to gain entry, much like the iPhone. For enhanced function...
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Indian Businessman Ravi Pillai Receives Bahrain's Topmost Award
Indian businessman Dr Ravi Pillai has been awarded Bahrain's prestigious national honour, the Medal of Efficiency, in recognition of his significant contributions to the progress and development of the kingdom.
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Genesis Open-Source AI Physics Engine Introduced, Can Generate 4D Dynamic Worlds to Train Robots
Genesis, a generative artificial intelligence (AI) physics model that can simulate four-dimensional (4D) worlds, was unveiled on Thursday. This is a unique AI model, as it combines several different capabilities to simulate scenarios for general-purpose robotics and physical AI applications. The researchers behind the project claimed that Genesis e...
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Biodegradable Microbeads Could Replace Plastic Exfoliants in Skincare Products
A new biodegradable microbead has been developed as a potential replacement for plastic exfoliants in skincare products. These polymer-based beads break down into molecules resembling sugars and amino acids, making them environmentally safe. When tested on pig skin, the beads demonstrated superior performance in removing permanent marker and eyelin...
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Google Photos Developing Quick Edit Feature for Editing Media Before Sharing: Report
Google Photos may be developing a new feature which lets users edit photos and videos quickly before sharing them, according to a report. The feature is dubbed Quick Edit and is said to enable quick photo editing by automatically enhancing it. Further, it is reported to also have cropping functionality.
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Shark Gut Design Enables Valve-Free Pipes for Efficient Fluid Flow, New Study Suggests
Valve-free pipes inspired by shark intestines have been developed by scientists. Using a helix structure, these pipes enable one-way fluid flow without relying on traditional valves. Rigid and flexible versions were tested, with the flexible design enhancing flow speed significantly. Applications for the innovation include systems like drainage and...
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Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 FE Listed on BIS Website Ahead of India Launch: Report
Samsung Galaxy S10 FE is rumoured to be in development and may debut as the successor to the Galaxy Tab 9 FE, which was launched in October last year. Ahead of its anticipated release, a key component of the purported tablet was spotted on an Indian certification website, hinting at its possible launch in the country. This model is speculated to jo...
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GitHub Copilot Free Version With 2,000 Code Completion Per Month Launched for All Developers
GitHub launched a free tier of the artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot Copilot on Wednesday. The platform’s Copilot is geared towards coding-related tasks and comes with several third-party agents, extensions and features such as multi-file editing. The free version of the chatbot comes with higher rate limits in code completions and chat messag...
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Android 16 Developer Preview 2 Improves Battery Life, Adds Fingerprint Unlock on Pixel With Screen Off: Report
Android 16 Developer Preview 2 (DP2) has been released by Google, allowing testing of new APIs and features. In addition to improving upon the features introduced with the first preview last month, the latest update is claimed to enhance the battery life. Further, it bundles a new feature which is exclusive to Pixel devices. Following its arrival, ...
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Explained: How Pakistani Firms, Sanctioned Today By US, Were Aiding Its Nuke Program
The United States on Wednesday sanctioned four Pakistani entities, including the state-owned flagship aerospace and defence agency -- NDC -- on charges of contributing to nuclear-armed Islamabad's long-range ballistic missile program.
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Xbox Said to Be Planning a First-Party Games Showcase for January
Microsoft is reportedly planning an Xbox event for January 2025, likely to be the Developer Direct showcase, where the company will provide updates on its upcoming slate of first-party games. The information falls in line with the dates of previous Xbox Developer Direct showcases.
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Ukraine Claims Its New Laser Weapon Can Shoot Down Targets Over 2 Km Away
Ukraine has developed an advanced laser weapon, 'Tryzub', and claimed it can neutralise aerial targets over a mile away.
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Debunked: Increased Tax On Used Small Cars, EVs To Not Impact Individuals
In a recent development, the GST Council of India has increased the GST on small used cars and EVs from 12 to 18%. Here's how it will affect buyers.
-
Realme Announces Strategic Rs. 100 Crore Investment to Advance Quad-Curved Display Technology for Its Phones
Realme will invest approximately Rs. 100 Crore towards the betterment of quad-curved display technology for its smartphones globally, the company has announced. This strategic investment will focus on key research and development of advanced display manufacturing techniques.
-
iOS 19 Will Support iPhone SE 2020 and All Other Models Running iOS 18: Report
iOS 19 is Apple's upcoming operating system (OS) for iPhone whose development is already reported to be underway. The update is slated for a late 2025 release. According to a recent report, the update will support all iPhone models which are currently running iOS 18. This includes latest flagship devices such as the iPhone 16 series as well as olde...
-
Apple Developing Smart Home Doorbell With Support for FaceID and Third-Party Locks: Report
Apple will delve into the smart home market as it looks for new growth opportunities next year, according to a report. As part of its efforts, the Cupertino-based technology giant is said to be developing a smart home doorbell that will have FaceID support, enabling users to scan their face to gain entry, much like the iPhone. For enhanced function...
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Indian Businessman Ravi Pillai Receives Bahrain's Topmost Award
Indian businessman Dr Ravi Pillai has been awarded Bahrain's prestigious national honour, the Medal of Efficiency, in recognition of his significant contributions to the progress and development of the kingdom.
-
Genesis Open-Source AI Physics Engine Introduced, Can Generate 4D Dynamic Worlds to Train Robots
Genesis, a generative artificial intelligence (AI) physics model that can simulate four-dimensional (4D) worlds, was unveiled on Thursday. This is a unique AI model, as it combines several different capabilities to simulate scenarios for general-purpose robotics and physical AI applications. The researchers behind the project claimed that Genesis e...
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Biodegradable Microbeads Could Replace Plastic Exfoliants in Skincare Products
A new biodegradable microbead has been developed as a potential replacement for plastic exfoliants in skincare products. These polymer-based beads break down into molecules resembling sugars and amino acids, making them environmentally safe. When tested on pig skin, the beads demonstrated superior performance in removing permanent marker and eyelin...
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Google Photos Developing Quick Edit Feature for Editing Media Before Sharing: Report
Google Photos may be developing a new feature which lets users edit photos and videos quickly before sharing them, according to a report. The feature is dubbed Quick Edit and is said to enable quick photo editing by automatically enhancing it. Further, it is reported to also have cropping functionality.
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Shark Gut Design Enables Valve-Free Pipes for Efficient Fluid Flow, New Study Suggests
Valve-free pipes inspired by shark intestines have been developed by scientists. Using a helix structure, these pipes enable one-way fluid flow without relying on traditional valves. Rigid and flexible versions were tested, with the flexible design enhancing flow speed significantly. Applications for the innovation include systems like drainage and...
-
Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 FE Listed on BIS Website Ahead of India Launch: Report
Samsung Galaxy S10 FE is rumoured to be in development and may debut as the successor to the Galaxy Tab 9 FE, which was launched in October last year. Ahead of its anticipated release, a key component of the purported tablet was spotted on an Indian certification website, hinting at its possible launch in the country. This model is speculated to jo...
-
GitHub Copilot Free Version With 2,000 Code Completion Per Month Launched for All Developers
GitHub launched a free tier of the artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot Copilot on Wednesday. The platform’s Copilot is geared towards coding-related tasks and comes with several third-party agents, extensions and features such as multi-file editing. The free version of the chatbot comes with higher rate limits in code completions and chat messag...
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Android 16 Developer Preview 2 Improves Battery Life, Adds Fingerprint Unlock on Pixel With Screen Off: Report
Android 16 Developer Preview 2 (DP2) has been released by Google, allowing testing of new APIs and features. In addition to improving upon the features introduced with the first preview last month, the latest update is claimed to enhance the battery life. Further, it bundles a new feature which is exclusive to Pixel devices. Following its arrival, ...
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Explained: How Pakistani Firms, Sanctioned Today By US, Were Aiding Its Nuke Program
The United States on Wednesday sanctioned four Pakistani entities, including the state-owned flagship aerospace and defence agency -- NDC -- on charges of contributing to nuclear-armed Islamabad's long-range ballistic missile program.
-
Xbox Said to Be Planning a First-Party Games Showcase for January
Microsoft is reportedly planning an Xbox event for January 2025, likely to be the Developer Direct showcase, where the company will provide updates on its upcoming slate of first-party games. The information falls in line with the dates of previous Xbox Developer Direct showcases.
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Ukraine Claims Its New Laser Weapon Can Shoot Down Targets Over 2 Km Away
Ukraine has developed an advanced laser weapon, 'Tryzub', and claimed it can neutralise aerial targets over a mile away.
