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China Set to Launch Tianzhou 8 Cargo Mission to Tiangong Space Station
The Tianzhou 8 cargo mission is scheduled for launch on November 15, 2024. The Long March 7 rocket will deliver essential supplies and scientific experiments to China's Tiangong space station. The mission will support the recently arrived Shenzhou 19 astronauts and include tests on bricks made from lunar soil simulant for future lunar construction ...
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Google Launches Gemini for iOS App With Gemini Live Capability, More
Google has rolled out the Gemini app for iOS users globally, days after being reportedly spotted in a test run in select regions. It enables users to generate images using its multi-modal capabilities, find information across apps like Gmail and YouTube, or enable problem-solving via image queries.
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BSNL Direct-to-Device Satellite Connectivity Launch Announced by DoT
Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL), the government-run telecom service provider, launched a direct-to-device satellite connectivity service on Wednesday. The Indian Department of Telecommunications (DoT) announced the launch, calling it the “India’s first Satellite-to-Device service”. The Indian telecom developed this technology along with V...
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Epoch AI Launches FrontierMath AI Benchmark to Test Capabilities of AI Models
Epoch AI, a California-based research institute launched a new artificial intelligence (AI) benchmark last week. Dubbed FrontierMath, the new AI benchmark tests large language models (LLMs) on their capability of reseasoning and mathematical problem-solving. The AI firm claims that existing math benchmarks are not very useful due to factors like da...
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New Maruti Suzuki Dzire Launched At Rs 6.79 Lakh: Price, Variants, Specs, Mileage
The all-new 4th-gen Maruti Suzuki Dzire goes on sale in the country with a full 5-star GNCAP crash test rating and best-in-segment mileage. Read details.
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iPhone 16 Plus Survives Durability Test, Shows Better Scratch Resistance Compared to Other Phones
iPhone 16 series was launched by Apple in September comprising four models: iPhone 16, iPhone 16 Plus, iPhone 16 Pro, and iPhone 16 Pro Max. Nearly two months after its debut, YouTube users have been testing the smartphone's durability through various "scratch" tests and the handset appears to survive better compared to other devices in the market.
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2024 Maruti Suzuki Dzire Bags 5-Star Global NCAP Rating, Delivers 25.71 Kmpl
The new-gen Maruti Suzuki Dzire will soon hit the roads, and it has bagged a complete 5-star crash test rating from Global NCAP.
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Starships Sixth Test Flight To Take Off On This Day
After a historic test flight of Starship last month, SpaceX on Thursday announced the sixth, aiming to launch on November 18.
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Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra With Snapdragon 8 Elite Chip Surfaces With Higher Scores in Latest Benchmark
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra has been spotted again on Geekbench with the Snapdragon 8 Elite, and the latest benchmark entry reveals it has higher scores compared to previous tests. Samsung has yet to confirm the arrival of the Galaxy S25 series, but the company recently confirmed that it would launch handsets with Qualcomm's flagship Snapdragon 8 Elit...
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India’s Gaganyaan Mission Postponed to 2026 as ISRO Focuses on Safety, Testing, and Astronaut Training
India’s Gaganyaan mission, originally slated for 2025, is now expected to launch in 2026 as ISRO prioritises crew safety and thorough system testing. The revised schedule includes four uncrewed test flights, beginning with a December 2023 mission. These tests will validate technologies essential for safe manned space travel, including crew escape...
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Japan Launches World's First Wooden Satellite LignoSat into Space
Japan’s LignoSat, the first wooden satellite developed by Kyoto University and Sumitomo Forestry, was launched on a SpaceX mission to the ISS. The satellite will orbit 400 km above Earth for six months, testing honoki wood’s durability against extreme temperatures and radiation. The team, led by astronaut Takao Doi, hopes to prove that wood can...
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LignoSat, World's First Wooden Satellite, Developed In Japan, Heads To Space
The world's first wooden satellite, built by Japanese researchers, was launched into space on Tuesday, in an early test of using timber in lunar and Mars exploration.
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‘Simple’ Snapchat App to Launch in Q1 2025, Says CEO; Announces Expansion of Spectacles to More Countries
Snap Inc. is planning to introduce a “Simple” Snapchat app next year, the company CEO announced at the quarterly investors call on Tuesday. The multimedia instant messaging app revealed that it added 37 million users daily active users globally in the third quarter (Q3) of 2024, taking the total to 443 million.
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Xiaomi SU7 Ultra With HyperEngine V8s Electric Motors to Debut on October 29: Everything We Know
Xiaomi SU7 Ultra was first unveiled in July as the company’s latest prototype electric vehicle (EV). The Chinese company, which is primarily a maker of consumer-centric devices like smartphones and tablets, delved into the automotive industry earlier this year with the launch of the Xiaomi SU7. After months of testing, Xiaomi SU7 Ultra is all set...
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Realme GT 7 Pro Spotted on Geekbench Again With Higher Scores; MIIT Listing Suggests Key Features
Realme GT 7 Pro will launch in China on November 4. The phone will be powered by Qualcomm's latest Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset. The handset has now once again surfaced on the Geekbench benchmarking site with improved test scores. Meanwhile, some of the key features of the phone have been spotted on a certification site. The company has already reve...
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China Set to Launch Tianzhou 8 Cargo Mission to Tiangong Space Station
The Tianzhou 8 cargo mission is scheduled for launch on November 15, 2024. The Long March 7 rocket will deliver essential supplies and scientific experiments to China's Tiangong space station. The mission will support the recently arrived Shenzhou 19 astronauts and include tests on bricks made from lunar soil simulant for future lunar construction ...
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Google Launches Gemini for iOS App With Gemini Live Capability, More
Google has rolled out the Gemini app for iOS users globally, days after being reportedly spotted in a test run in select regions. It enables users to generate images using its multi-modal capabilities, find information across apps like Gmail and YouTube, or enable problem-solving via image queries.
-
BSNL Direct-to-Device Satellite Connectivity Launch Announced by DoT
Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL), the government-run telecom service provider, launched a direct-to-device satellite connectivity service on Wednesday. The Indian Department of Telecommunications (DoT) announced the launch, calling it the “India’s first Satellite-to-Device service”. The Indian telecom developed this technology along with V...
-
Epoch AI Launches FrontierMath AI Benchmark to Test Capabilities of AI Models
Epoch AI, a California-based research institute launched a new artificial intelligence (AI) benchmark last week. Dubbed FrontierMath, the new AI benchmark tests large language models (LLMs) on their capability of reseasoning and mathematical problem-solving. The AI firm claims that existing math benchmarks are not very useful due to factors like da...
-
New Maruti Suzuki Dzire Launched At Rs 6.79 Lakh: Price, Variants, Specs, Mileage
The all-new 4th-gen Maruti Suzuki Dzire goes on sale in the country with a full 5-star GNCAP crash test rating and best-in-segment mileage. Read details.
-
iPhone 16 Plus Survives Durability Test, Shows Better Scratch Resistance Compared to Other Phones
iPhone 16 series was launched by Apple in September comprising four models: iPhone 16, iPhone 16 Plus, iPhone 16 Pro, and iPhone 16 Pro Max. Nearly two months after its debut, YouTube users have been testing the smartphone's durability through various "scratch" tests and the handset appears to survive better compared to other devices in the market.
-
2024 Maruti Suzuki Dzire Bags 5-Star Global NCAP Rating, Delivers 25.71 Kmpl
The new-gen Maruti Suzuki Dzire will soon hit the roads, and it has bagged a complete 5-star crash test rating from Global NCAP.
-
Starships Sixth Test Flight To Take Off On This Day
After a historic test flight of Starship last month, SpaceX on Thursday announced the sixth, aiming to launch on November 18.
-
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra With Snapdragon 8 Elite Chip Surfaces With Higher Scores in Latest Benchmark
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra has been spotted again on Geekbench with the Snapdragon 8 Elite, and the latest benchmark entry reveals it has higher scores compared to previous tests. Samsung has yet to confirm the arrival of the Galaxy S25 series, but the company recently confirmed that it would launch handsets with Qualcomm's flagship Snapdragon 8 Elit...
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India’s Gaganyaan Mission Postponed to 2026 as ISRO Focuses on Safety, Testing, and Astronaut Training
India’s Gaganyaan mission, originally slated for 2025, is now expected to launch in 2026 as ISRO prioritises crew safety and thorough system testing. The revised schedule includes four uncrewed test flights, beginning with a December 2023 mission. These tests will validate technologies essential for safe manned space travel, including crew escape...
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Japan Launches World's First Wooden Satellite LignoSat into Space
Japan’s LignoSat, the first wooden satellite developed by Kyoto University and Sumitomo Forestry, was launched on a SpaceX mission to the ISS. The satellite will orbit 400 km above Earth for six months, testing honoki wood’s durability against extreme temperatures and radiation. The team, led by astronaut Takao Doi, hopes to prove that wood can...
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LignoSat, World's First Wooden Satellite, Developed In Japan, Heads To Space
The world's first wooden satellite, built by Japanese researchers, was launched into space on Tuesday, in an early test of using timber in lunar and Mars exploration.
-
‘Simple’ Snapchat App to Launch in Q1 2025, Says CEO; Announces Expansion of Spectacles to More Countries
Snap Inc. is planning to introduce a “Simple” Snapchat app next year, the company CEO announced at the quarterly investors call on Tuesday. The multimedia instant messaging app revealed that it added 37 million users daily active users globally in the third quarter (Q3) of 2024, taking the total to 443 million.
-
Xiaomi SU7 Ultra With HyperEngine V8s Electric Motors to Debut on October 29: Everything We Know
Xiaomi SU7 Ultra was first unveiled in July as the company’s latest prototype electric vehicle (EV). The Chinese company, which is primarily a maker of consumer-centric devices like smartphones and tablets, delved into the automotive industry earlier this year with the launch of the Xiaomi SU7. After months of testing, Xiaomi SU7 Ultra is all set...
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Realme GT 7 Pro Spotted on Geekbench Again With Higher Scores; MIIT Listing Suggests Key Features
Realme GT 7 Pro will launch in China on November 4. The phone will be powered by Qualcomm's latest Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset. The handset has now once again surfaced on the Geekbench benchmarking site with improved test scores. Meanwhile, some of the key features of the phone have been spotted on a certification site. The company has already reve...
