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Thursday, December 19, 2024

Apple and Meta in a bitter clash over privacy and interoperability

According to a report from Apple, Meta has submitted 15 interoperability requests — more than any other company.

Ancient Egyptian mummies discovered with gold tongues and nails

13 mummies with gold tongues and amulets discovered at Oxyrhynchus, offering new insights into ancient Egyptian burial customs.

Japan’s Space One faces setback in second rocket launch attempt

Space One attributed the termination to "difficulty in achieving the mission" but has not yet disclosed specific technical details.

Pakistan partners with China for nationwide EV charging network

Sunil Manj, an automobile industry expert, pointed out that without a robust charging network, adoption of 4-wheel EVs may remain slow.

WhatsApp makes group alerts easier than ever

This new feature is being rolled out with WhatsApp Beta version 2.24.26.17, available via the Google Play Beta Program.

OpenAI rolls out ChatGPT-powered search to all users

Previously limited to paying subscribers since its October launch, this upgrade brings real-time web capabilities to the free tier.

Astronomers discover vast population of tiny asteroids in the main belt

The newly detected asteroids, ranging from the size of a bus to several stadiums, are the tiniest yet discovered in the main asteroid belt.

Comet 67P offers new clues about Earth’s water origins

New analysis of Comet 67P data suggests comets may have played a bigger role in delivering water to Earth than previously thought.

Group calls get smarter with WhatsApp features

WhatsApp adds selective calling, fun effects, better resolution, and a revamped desktop interface to enhance video call experience.

Smarter AI takes center stage with Gemini 2 release

Gemini 2.0 is now available in multiple versions, with a chat-optimized Flash model accessible via desktop and mobile web.

WhatsApp lets users forward messages directly to Meta AI

Currently, users must manually copy and paste messages or save media locally before sharing them with Meta AI.

Russian hackers hijack Pakistani group for South Asia espionage

Turla hijacks Pakistani hackers to spy on South Asia, deploying malware and accessing sensitive Afghan and Indian networks.