Science & Technology

The EU has directed Apple to improve iOS compatibility with rival technologies as part of the Digital Markets Act aimed at preventing tech monopolies. This marks a key enforcement action within a year of the DMA coming into effect, leading to various EU Commission investigations into big tech firms. In September, the EU initiated two…

NASA astronaut Sunita Williams returned to Earth from a 9-month mission on the ISS. During her stay, she enjoyed a variety of foods, like pizza and roast chicken. However, fresh fruits and vegetables were scarce due to limited storage space. According to a source, the fresh produce ran out quickly, leaving packaged or freeze-dried options…

Yum Brands, parent company of Taco Bell, KFC, Pizza Hut, and Habit Burger & Grill, partners with NVIDIA to introduce AI services in its restaurants. The initial phase includes AI voice-ordering systems for drive-throughs and phone orders, created by Yum with NVIDIA tools. This technology will debut in 500 locations by the second quarter of…

WhatsApp released a new Android update (version 2.25.8.3) via Google Play Beta Program, introducing the ability to share Spotify music on status updates. This feature will enhance WhatsApp’s connectivity with third-party apps and is anticipated for a forthcoming stable release. WhatsApp’s new integration with Spotify will make status updates interesting by allowing users to share…

Samsung has announced One UI 7, a new software update with a bold design for personalized user experience. This update introduces an AI-driven interface for more natural interactions with Galaxy devices. Rollout starts on April 7. The One UI 7 rollout will begin with Galaxy smartphones including the S24 series, S24 FE, S23 series, S23…

Getting too many Facebook app invites cluttering your notifications can be overwhelming. If you’re on an Android device and need to block them, follow these straightforward steps we’ve outlined for seamless control over app invites on Facebook. To block app invites on Facebook app for Android, open the menu by tapping the three horizontal lines…

From April, Apple will start producing AirPods in India at the Foxconn facility in Hyderabad, marking its second manufacturing venture in the country after iPhones, as reported by PTI. Initially, the AirPods production will focus on exports. Foxconn had approved a $400 million investment in August 2023 to establish the factory. In 2024, Apple led…

Google plans to replace Google Assistant with Gemini in late 2025. The tech giant announced that the “classic Google Assistant” will no longer be available on most mobile devices. Millions have already switched to Gemini, prompted by updates providing Deep Research access for all users yesterday. Users with phones running Android 9 or older, who…

WhatsApp has released a new Android app update (v. 2.25.7.9) introducing a feature allowing users to link their social media profiles. This feature, currently in beta testing, was initially included in the WhatsApp beta for Android 2.25.4.9 update. It aims to enhance user convenience by enabling direct sharing of social media profiles through WhatsApp. When…

Apple is reportedly developing a real-time translation feature for AirPods, per Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman. This feature should be included in iOS 19. However, Apple seems to be falling behind Google and Meta. Google’s Pixel Buds offered live translation in 2017, and Meta has tested similar features. The new feature translates conversations between languages. For instance,…