Australia targets social media giants in its crackdown on misinformation
Australia has announced plans to fine internet platforms up to 5% of their global revenue for not preventing the spread of misinformation, in a move aligning with global efforts to regulate tech giants. However, this move by the country has sparked crticism from free speech advocates, according to Reuters. The Australian government intends to compel tech
SpaceX carries out historic spacewalk with private crew
WASHINGTON: Two astronauts from a SpaceX capsule in Earth’s orbit carried out the world’s first private spacewalk on Thursday, tethered to the Crew Dragon spacecraft in the vacuum of space while two others watched from inside, hundreds of miles from Earth. Billionaire Jared Isaacman, 41, exited first about 6:52am ET (1052 GMT), followed by SpaceX
Iran says new research satellite launched into orbit
TEHRAN: Iran on Saturday blasted a new research satellite into orbit, state media said, in the latest such development for an aerospace programme that has long faced Western criticism. “The Chamran-1 research satellite was successfully launched and put into orbit by the Ghaem-100 carrier,” state television said. The satellite, which weighs around 60 kilogrammes (132
SpaceX’s historical Polaris Dawn mission set to return home
A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket lifts off with Polaris Dawn, a private human spaceflight mission with two crew members expected to attempt the first-ever private spacewalk, at the Kennedy Space Center in Cape Canaveral, Florida, US on September 10, 2024. — Reuters WASHINGTON: SpaceX’s historical Polaris Dawn spacewalk mission is set to return to Earth
When is next lunar eclipse in Pakistan?
The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has revealed that the country will experience a partial lunar eclipse on Wednesday, September 18, 2024. Unfortunately, the moon will be positioned below the horizon during certain phases and the eclipse will not be fully visible in Pakistan. Lunar eclipse is a phenomenon which occurs when the Earth passes between the
Brain implants let man control Amazon’s Alexa with thought
A patient with a degenerative disease can now control Amazon’s Alexa digital assistant using only his thoughts, AFP reported. This breakthrough technology allows him to stream shows and manage devices purely through mental commands. The 64-year-old man has an implant in a blood vessel on the surface of his brain, which enables him to mentally “tap” icons
Is WhatsApp testing new feature for status updates?
In some exciting news for WhatsApp users, the app is testing a new feature in its latest beta 2.24.20.3 update which is available for users of the app’s beta version available on the Google Play Beta Program. Meta’s instant messaging app’s new feature enables users to tag contacts using a button within the caption bar.
Brain implant lets man mentally ‘tap’ icons on Amazon tablet
A patient with a degenerative disease was able to command Amazon’s Alexa digital assistant with his mind, the company behind the technological innovation announced Monday, letting him stream shows and control devices with only his thoughts. An implant in a blood vessel on the surface of the 64-year-old man’s brain let him mentally “tap” icons
WhatsApp rolling out new feature for Mac users
WhatsApp is introducing a new feature, as part of the WhatsApp beta for Mac 24.19.71 update, that will enable users to access and follow channels on their Mac, WABetaInfo reported. In the latest update — available on the TestFlight app — users can view channels directly from the Status tab, which has now been renamed to Updates,
Titan had to abort dive days before fatal implosion: testimony
New York: In a major development, an ex-employee of the company that operated the Titan submersible testified on Thursday that the vessel had to abort a dive just days before the implosion that killed its five passengers as they explored the wreck of the Titanic. The testimony from former OceanGate scientific director Steven Ross came as the