Science & Technology

Technology stocks plummeted following President Trump’s global tariff announcement. Apple, a major tech player, witnessed an over 8% nosedive, its sharpest drop since 2020. The company manufactures its devices primarily in China and Asia. This decline was part of a broader market downturn triggered by Trump’s 10% blanket tariff and increased duties on specific countries.…

YouTube will change view counting for Shorts from March 31. Currently, views are based on play duration, but the new method will count views when the video starts or replays, akin to Instagram and TikTok. This change ensures views count, even when scrolling past the Short. The update, shared on YouTube’s support page, enhances creators’…

The Indian CERT-In issued a high-security alert for Google Chrome users on Windows laptops, highlighting vulnerabilities in desktop versions before 134.0.6998.177/.178. They cautioned that these flaws may enable cybercriminals to bypass security and access user data and devices. CERT-In advised all Google Chrome desktop users to promptly update their browsers. The vulnerabilities discovered could result…

China leads in developing 6G technology, ahead of the current 5G standard. The ITU established three of China’s 6G standards last year as part of their national development goals. These aims focus on advancing “future industries” like 6G. However, not all countries share China’s enthusiasm for this next-gen wireless communication system. The potential of 6G…

Apple plans to add cameras to future Apple Watch models for enhanced functionality and AI integration, according to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman. The company aims to include cameras in its standard Series watches and Ultra models for a 2027 release. The incorporation of cameras in Apple Watch may soon offer AI features such as Visual Intelligence,…

WhatsApp released a new Android update, version 2.25.8.12, through the Google Play Beta Program. This update hints at the development of a feature for sharing motion photos in chats, groups, and channels. Once completed, users can access this feature through WhatsApp’s gallery sheet interface. Motion photos blend still images with video and audio snippets, creating…

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…