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NASA launches new telescope that could outperform JWST

NASA's SPHEREx will create a detailed all-sky infrared map, exploring cosmic origins and complementing JWST's work.

Scientists monitor Asteroid 2024 YR4 as impact odds remain uncertain

The asteroid is currently ranked a 3 on the Torino Impact Hazard Scale, which ranges from 0 (no threat) to 10 (a catastrophic impact).

OpenAI announces new ‘deep research’ tool for ChatGPT

OpenAI, whose ChatGPT led generative AI's emergence into public consciousness in 2022, said its new tool "accomplishes in tens of minutes what would take a human many hours".

WhatsApp accuses Israeli spyware firm of targeting journalists, civil society members

The messenger has issued a cease-and-desist letter to Paragon Solutions following the hack attack

Meta sells over 1 million Ray-Ban smart glasses in 2024

Meta’s Ray-Ban smart glasses have hit a major milestone, selling over 1 million units in 2024, according to CEO Mark Zuckerberg.

OpenAI eyes $40 billion investment as AI race intensifies

The move comes just three months after OpenAI’s previous funding round, which valued the company at $157 billion.

Asteroid Bennu reveals secrets of life’s origins

Along with amino acids and nucleobases, Bennu’s dust also revealed the presence of minerals and salts that are essential for life.

Meta to pay $25 million to Trump in social media lawsuit settlement

The social media ban was initially set for at least two years, with Meta citing the risk of further unrest.

iPhones gain satellite texting with Starlink in latest update

The technology enables users to send and receive text messages in dead zones where traditional cell coverage is unavailable.

Could Asteroid 2024 YR4 strike Earth in 2032?

Astronomers have identified a newly discovered asteroid, 2024 YR4, which has a 1-in-83 chance of impacting Earth on December 22, 2032.

WhatsApp’s ‘View Once’ bug exposed private media on iPhones

Although Meta acted quickly to fix this particular bug, the repeated failures of ‘View Once’ raise serious concerns about its reliability.

DeepSeek faces cyberattack amid AI breakthrough

Chinese AI startup DeepSeek announced it was limiting the registration of new users following large-scale cyberattacks on its services.