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Everest Permit Price Climbs New Heights: Debate Over Nepal's Move
Everest permit fees hike: Nepal increases climbing permit fees by 36 per cent, sparking debate on the impact on tourism and environmental conservation.
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Google Reportedly Working On Gesture-Based Gemini Live Shortcut for Android Devices
Google is reportedly working on a new way to activate Gemini Live for Android users. The two-way voice conversation feature can currently only be accessed from within the Gemini app, however, this might soon change. As per the report, the Mountain View-based tech giant is developing a new gesture-based trigger for the artificial intelligence (AI) f...
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The Everest Dream Gets Costlier As Nepal Hikes Permit Fee For Climbers
The already costly dream of conquering Mount Everest is going to get more expensive for mountaineers, as Nepal is planning to hike the permit fees for climbing the world's tallest peak by more than 35 per cent.
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Gear Up For Less: Buy Unisex Cycles For Adults At Up To 50% Discount On Amazon
If youve been waiting for the right moment to buy a new cycle, this Amazon deal might just be it. With discounts of up to 50%, this is your chance to grab some fantastic deals on a wide range of bikes.
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10 Stunning Stargazing Spots In India To Catch The Most Gorgeous Night Skies
From the mountain meadows of Uttarakhand to the moonscapes of Ladakh, India's diverse landscapes offer extraordinary stargazing spots.
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8 Offbeat Weekend Getaways From Mumbai For A Peaceful Trip
Whether you're in the mood for misty mountains, sandy shores, or a flower-filled plateau, these offbeat weekend getaways from Mumbai have you covered.
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Trump Reverses Obama's Order, Restores Name Of North America's Tallest Peak
US President Donald Trump has signed an executive order to restore the name of North America's highest peak to Mount McKinley from 'Denali'.
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Google Titans AI Architecture Unveiled With Ability to Solve Long-Term Memory Issues in AI Models
Google researchers unveiled a new artificial intelligence (AI) architecture last week that can enable large language models (LLMs) to remember the long-term context of events and topics. A paper was published by the Mountain View-based tech giant on the topic, and the researchers claim that AI models trained using this architecture displayed a more...
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Google Home Working On AI-Generated Insights Based on Usage Patterns and Interactions: Report
Google Home is reportedly getting several new features and upgrades that will offer new ways for users to personalise their compatible smart home devices. As per the report, the Mountain View-based tech giant is adding a new artificial intelligence (AI) feature dubbed Insights that provides suggestions for users based on app usage as well as how th...
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Google Partners The Associated Press to Bring Real-Time Information to Gemini
Google announced a new partnership with the US-based not-for-profit news agency Associated Press on Wednesday. The new collaboration is focused on the Mountain View-based tech giant’s artificial intelligence (AI) products and services, which are powered by its Gemini AI models. The company highlighted that with this partnership, AP will deliver ...
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Google Lens Updated to Directly Open the Camera Viewfinder When Opened: Report
Google Lens has reportedly received an update that changes its launch behaviour. Currently, for most users, searching via the camera tool requires a two-step process where first a preview screen opens, and then tapping the preview viewfinder opens the camera. As per the report, the Mountain View-based tech giant has now simplified the process to le...
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Satellite Captures Svalbard Bear Island's Rare Cloud Formations and Algal Bloom
A 2023 satellite image captured algal bloom and atmospheric vortices near Bear Island in Norway’s Svalbard archipelago. The algal bloom, stretching 400 kilometres, formed vibrant spirals due to ocean currents. Atmospheric vortices, caused by airflow disruption over Miseryfjellet mountain, mirrored these patterns in the sky. Bear Island’s radioa...
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Google Cloud Unveils Generative AI Search and Agentic Tools for Retailers
Google announced new artificial intelligence (AI) search and agentic tools for retail-focused enterprises on Sunday. These announcements were made at the ongoing National Retail Federation’s (NRF) 2025 event. The Mountain View-based tech giant introduced its Agentspace platform that enables enterprises to build personalised AI agents for a wide r...
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Antarctica’s Pyramid-Shaped Peak: A Geological Masterpiece
The pyramid-shaped mountain in Antarctica’s Ellsworth Mountains has captivated imaginations with its near-perfect symmetry. While conspiracy theories suggest ties to ancient civilizations or extraterrestrial construction, scientists explain the peak’s geometry as a result of freeze-thaw erosion over millions of years. This process has sculpted ...
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Ancient Bronze Age Settlement Discovered in Caucasus Mountains Using Drone Mapping
In the Caucasus Mountains, drone mapping has uncovered Dmanisis Gora, an ancient settlement dating back over 3,000 years. The project, led by Dr. Nathaniel Erb-Satullo and Dimitri Jachvliani, employed drones to capture high-resolution images of the site, revealing a vast defensive wall, graves, and other structural remains. The discovery challenges...
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Everest Permit Price Climbs New Heights: Debate Over Nepal's Move
Everest permit fees hike: Nepal increases climbing permit fees by 36 per cent, sparking debate on the impact on tourism and environmental conservation.
-
Google Reportedly Working On Gesture-Based Gemini Live Shortcut for Android Devices
Google is reportedly working on a new way to activate Gemini Live for Android users. The two-way voice conversation feature can currently only be accessed from within the Gemini app, however, this might soon change. As per the report, the Mountain View-based tech giant is developing a new gesture-based trigger for the artificial intelligence (AI) f...
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The Everest Dream Gets Costlier As Nepal Hikes Permit Fee For Climbers
The already costly dream of conquering Mount Everest is going to get more expensive for mountaineers, as Nepal is planning to hike the permit fees for climbing the world's tallest peak by more than 35 per cent.
-
Gear Up For Less: Buy Unisex Cycles For Adults At Up To 50% Discount On Amazon
If youve been waiting for the right moment to buy a new cycle, this Amazon deal might just be it. With discounts of up to 50%, this is your chance to grab some fantastic deals on a wide range of bikes.
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10 Stunning Stargazing Spots In India To Catch The Most Gorgeous Night Skies
From the mountain meadows of Uttarakhand to the moonscapes of Ladakh, India's diverse landscapes offer extraordinary stargazing spots.
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8 Offbeat Weekend Getaways From Mumbai For A Peaceful Trip
Whether you're in the mood for misty mountains, sandy shores, or a flower-filled plateau, these offbeat weekend getaways from Mumbai have you covered.
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Trump Reverses Obama's Order, Restores Name Of North America's Tallest Peak
US President Donald Trump has signed an executive order to restore the name of North America's highest peak to Mount McKinley from 'Denali'.
-
Google Titans AI Architecture Unveiled With Ability to Solve Long-Term Memory Issues in AI Models
Google researchers unveiled a new artificial intelligence (AI) architecture last week that can enable large language models (LLMs) to remember the long-term context of events and topics. A paper was published by the Mountain View-based tech giant on the topic, and the researchers claim that AI models trained using this architecture displayed a more...
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Google Home Working On AI-Generated Insights Based on Usage Patterns and Interactions: Report
Google Home is reportedly getting several new features and upgrades that will offer new ways for users to personalise their compatible smart home devices. As per the report, the Mountain View-based tech giant is adding a new artificial intelligence (AI) feature dubbed Insights that provides suggestions for users based on app usage as well as how th...
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Google Partners The Associated Press to Bring Real-Time Information to Gemini
Google announced a new partnership with the US-based not-for-profit news agency Associated Press on Wednesday. The new collaboration is focused on the Mountain View-based tech giant’s artificial intelligence (AI) products and services, which are powered by its Gemini AI models. The company highlighted that with this partnership, AP will deliver ...
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Google Lens Updated to Directly Open the Camera Viewfinder When Opened: Report
Google Lens has reportedly received an update that changes its launch behaviour. Currently, for most users, searching via the camera tool requires a two-step process where first a preview screen opens, and then tapping the preview viewfinder opens the camera. As per the report, the Mountain View-based tech giant has now simplified the process to le...
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Satellite Captures Svalbard Bear Island's Rare Cloud Formations and Algal Bloom
A 2023 satellite image captured algal bloom and atmospheric vortices near Bear Island in Norway’s Svalbard archipelago. The algal bloom, stretching 400 kilometres, formed vibrant spirals due to ocean currents. Atmospheric vortices, caused by airflow disruption over Miseryfjellet mountain, mirrored these patterns in the sky. Bear Island’s radioa...
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Google Cloud Unveils Generative AI Search and Agentic Tools for Retailers
Google announced new artificial intelligence (AI) search and agentic tools for retail-focused enterprises on Sunday. These announcements were made at the ongoing National Retail Federation’s (NRF) 2025 event. The Mountain View-based tech giant introduced its Agentspace platform that enables enterprises to build personalised AI agents for a wide r...
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Antarctica’s Pyramid-Shaped Peak: A Geological Masterpiece
The pyramid-shaped mountain in Antarctica’s Ellsworth Mountains has captivated imaginations with its near-perfect symmetry. While conspiracy theories suggest ties to ancient civilizations or extraterrestrial construction, scientists explain the peak’s geometry as a result of freeze-thaw erosion over millions of years. This process has sculpted ...
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Ancient Bronze Age Settlement Discovered in Caucasus Mountains Using Drone Mapping
In the Caucasus Mountains, drone mapping has uncovered Dmanisis Gora, an ancient settlement dating back over 3,000 years. The project, led by Dr. Nathaniel Erb-Satullo and Dimitri Jachvliani, employed drones to capture high-resolution images of the site, revealing a vast defensive wall, graves, and other structural remains. The discovery challenges...
