Launches 2024

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  OpenAI Shares Benchmark Scores of o3 Series AI Models, Offers Unlimited Access of Sora to Paid Subscribers

  OpenAI shared the benchmark scores of the o3 series of artificial intelligence (AI) models on Friday. As successor to the recently released o1 series of AI models, the company claimed that o3 significantly surpasses the capabilities of the older version. The series has two models, the o3 and o3-mini, and is focused on advanced reasoning-based task...

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  AirPods Pro 3 to Get Health Features Like Heart Rate Monitoring: Mark Gurman

  AirPods Pro 3 are expected to launch as a successor to the AirPods Pro (2nd generation), which were unveiled in 2022. The earphones were upgraded with hearing aid capabilities in September 2024 via a software update. Apple is expected to pack several health-tracking features in the third generation of AirPods Pro. An analyst has now claimed that...

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  OnePlus Open 2 Launch Timeline Leaked; Might Debut Later Than Expected

  OnePlus Open 2 is expected to debut next year as the company's second foldable phone. Despite no successor to the OnePlus Fold in 2024, a tipster suggests it will debut as in H2 2025. It could arrive as a rebranded Oppo Find N5 and feature Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset.

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  Asus NUC 14 Pro AI Copilot+ Mini PC With Up to Intel Core Ultra 9 (Series 2) CPU Unveiled

  Asus NUC 14 Pro AI has been unveiled and is expected to roll out in select global markets soon. It was initially showcased at IFA 2024 in Berlin in September this year. It is said to be the world’s first mini PC with Core Ultra (Series 2) processors and Microsoft Copilot+ integration.

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  ISRO Begins Assembly of Human-Rated Launch Vehicle Mark-3 for Gaganyaan Mission

  On December 18, 2024, ISRO began assembling the Human-Rated Launch Vehicle Mark-3 (HLVM3) for the Gaganyaan-G1 uncrewed mission, a significant milestone in India's human spaceflight programme. The HLVM3, designed for human spaceflight, will carry the Crew Module with upgraded safety features. This mission builds on past successes, such as the LVM3-...

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  SpaceX Launches NROL-149 Spy Satellites for NRO with Successful Rocket Landing

  SpaceX's Falcon 9 launched the NROL-149 mission for the National Reconnaissance Office, sending next-gen reconnaissance satellites into orbit. The mission marks SpaceX’s 127th successful launch of 2024, with the reusable first-stage booster landing safely on the drone ship Of Course I Still Love You in the Pacific Ocean. This is the eighth and fi...

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  Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella Pushes for Xbox Games on All Devices

  Microsoft seems to have pivoted to a multiplatform strategy for first-party Xbox games in 2024, with more and more exclusive titles launching on rival platforms. The company is uncoupling its content offerings from its hardware — a move highlighted by Microsoft’s “This is an Xbox” campaign in November. In a recent shareholders meeting, Micr...

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  Shop Smart: Bag Breezy Cotton Ethnic Dresses At A Minimum 40% Off On Myntra

  Looking for the perfect cotton ethnic dresses this season? Myntra has launched an unmissable sale with a minimum of 40% off on a stunning collection of cotton dresses. Explore top picks and update your wardrobe with these fabulous deals.

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  SpaceX Successfully Launches Rapid Response Trailblazer-1 Mission from Florida

  SpaceX successfully launched the Rapid Response Trailblazer-1 mission from Cape Canaveral on December 16, 2024, marking a major military milestone. The satellite was sent into medium Earth orbit and may connect with the GPS III network, improving navigation systems. Despite weather delays and speculation over its payload, the Falcon 9 rocket’s fi...

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  Naughty Dog Reveals Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet, a New Sci-Fi Franchise for PS5

  After years of silence on their new project, criticism over a slate of remasters and remakes and a cancelled online game, Naughty Dog has finally revealed its next game. The first-party Sony studio announced Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet, a brand-new franchise, at The Game Awards 2024 on Thursday.

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  From Chic Winter Boots To Nourishing Hair Oil Shots, 11 New Launches For December 2024

  From makeup to add holiday sparkle to cosy winter wear for men, these launches are made for the month of December 2024

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  "Overweight, Flat Track Bully": Ex-South Africa Star Launches Brutal Attack On Rohit Sharma

  Daryll Cullinan launched a brutal attack on Rohit Sharma as he called the India captain 'overweight' and a 'flat-track bully' while adding that he is not a "long-term option".

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  SpaceX Completes Super Heavy Booster Test for Seventh Starship Flight

  SpaceX successfully tested the Super Heavy booster at its Starbase facility in Texas on December 9. The static fire, involving 33 Raptor engines, forms part of preparations for Starship’s seventh flight. The mission, targeted for January 11, 2024, aims to refine the reusable rocket system’s capabilities. With six prior flights completed, the up...

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  Vivo X200 Series Roundup: Launch Date, Expected Price in India, Features, Specifications, and More

  Vivo has confirmed that it will launch the X200 series on December 12, 2024. The new series will include two models, including Vivo X200 Pro and Vivo X200. The upcoming series is expected to feature flagship-grade features and premium camera specs in the flagship segment. The X200 series will offer some notable improvements as compared to its prede...

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  Space Exploration Highlights 2024: Lunar Missions, Mars Discoveries, and More

  2024 saw significant space exploration advancements. Japan's SLIM mission exceeded expectations, while NASA’s Perseverance found evidence of ancient life on Mars. The Europa Clipper launched to investigate subsurface oceans on Jupiter's moon Europa, promising new discoveries by 2030.