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Netflix back after an outage that made the site inaccessible for a few hours
Netflix faces outages worldwide, displaying an error message for users accessing the platform from different devices
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TikTok makes history as first non-gaming app to reach $10B in consumer spending
Reported numbers do not include third-party Android app stores in China, hence total spending could be even higher
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Bitcoin defies its doubters in 2023
Bitcoin increased its share of the total cryptocurrency market, from 38% to above 50%
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Epic Games wins antitrust case against Google over Play app store
If ruling holds, it can give developers more sway over how their apps are distributed and how they profit off them
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SpaceX postpones planned launch of US military's secretive X-37B spaceplane
Elon Musk's California-based rocket venture said the countdown was halted due to a ground-side issue
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Governments race to regulate AI tools
With rapidly advancing AI technology, governments are struggling to form laws governing the technology and its safety
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Three new Microsoft Copilot features to try
Microsoft has teased out new features coming to Copilot, most of which is already available for ChatGPT Plus users
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Conspiracy theorist Alex Jones reinstated on X after Musk poll
After a poll organised by Elon Musk, the account of US right-wing conspiracy theorist, Alex Jones was reinstated
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Four Messenger features for enhanced communication
Here are a few lesser-known features of the Messenger app designed to ensure a streamlined messaging experience
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Tesla Cybertruck's stiff structure, sharp design raise safety concerns
Elon Musk said that he was "highly confident" Cybertruck will be safer than other trucks for occupants and pedestrians
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China LandSpace's methane-powered rocket sends satellites into orbit
Success could boost confidence in methane as potential fuel, which will help slash costs and support reusable rockets
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Microsoft, OpenAI tie-up comes under antitrust scrutiny
Microsoft's representative can attend OpenAI's meetings and access confidential information but cannot vote on matters
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Microsoft’s Edge Copilot can’t summarise every YouTube video
Microsoft’s AI Copilot has failed to summarise YouTube videos without a written transcript
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Google admits to staging Gemini AI demo video
Google admits to staging its Gemini AI demo video but denies any wrongdoing since it only made minor edits
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Microsoft says it does not own any portion of OpenAI
Microsoft clarified that it doesn’t own any part of OpenAI but only receives a share of the profit from the AI venture
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Europe agrees landmark AI regulation deal
Europe reaches provisional deal on landmark European Union rules governing the use of AI, even by governments
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Baldur Gate 3 crowned video game of the year
Baldur’s Gate 3 based in dungeons and dragons, wins best video game of the world at an award ceremony in LA
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Facebook Messenger to get end-to-end encryption by default
Meta releases end-to-end encryption for Messenger in new update, ensuring safety of users on the platform
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WhatsApp introduces listen once feature for voice messages
WhatsApp has officially announced the upcoming view once feature for voice messages in chats
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More than 10 million people have signed up for X in December, CEO says
CEO claims X got more than 10 million signups this month just as the company risks losing billions in ad revenue
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Tencent reveals most ambitious game yet for consoles amid global expansion
Tencent reveals big-budget console game called Last Sentinel, releasing a trailer for the role-playing game in LA
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Alphabet soars as Wall Street cheers arrival of AI model Gemini
Alphabet shares concluded 5.3% higher on Wall Street after the launch of its new AI model, Gemini
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Prowess stories: Shaping a robust ecosystem for industry titans and startups
Discover how the union of visionaries, industry leaders, and budding entrepreneurs fuels business growth
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Overwatch 2 ‘unplayable’ on PS5, users claim
PS5 console users complain about lagging and performance issues whilst playing the new season of Overwatch 2
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Google launches Gemini, upping the stakes in the global AI race
Google launched AI model Gemini that is trained to behave in human-like ways and compete with GPT-4
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Apple to launch new iPads, M3 MacBook Air to fight weak sales
New iPad Air will have two sizes for the first time, while the Pro model of device will be fitted with OLED screens
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Meta to introduce watermarking feature for some AI products
Meta is also testing more than 20 new ways generative AI can improve experiences across its social media platforms
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Meta to start fully encrypting messages on Facebook and Messenger
End-to-end encryption feature will be available immediately but may take some time for all accounts to be updated
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Grand Theft Auto VI trailer is now the most viewed YouTube video in 24 Hours
Trailer was released before the planned date as it was leaked on Twitter already
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Stable Diffusion XL Turbo generates AI images as fast as typing
Stable Diffusion XL Turbo generates fascinating AI images as you type in the prompt, changing as you add details
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More talks required on AI rules even if there is a deal, French minister says
French Digital Minister says that EU lawmakers may have to meet again to define details on crucial AI rules after deal
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Apple told component suppliers to source iPhone 16 batteries from India
Apple displays preference to source batteries from India for its next generation of iPhone 16
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Elon Musk's AI firm xAI files to raise up to $1b in equity offering
xAI has filed US with securities regulator to raise $1 billion in equity offering out of $134.7 million
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Meta is disconnecting Instagram Chat and Messenger
Meta plans to remove Facebook Messenger and Instagram Chat integration by mid-December to not seem monopolistic to EU
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PlayStation enforces permanent suspension for Code of Conduct breaches
Sony will send an email stating the reason and date of recovery in case of temporary suspension
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China issues safety guidelines for autonomous public transport vehicles
Guidelines cover vehicles of various degrees of automation and mandate they carry at least a driver/security inspector
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Take-Two's Rockstar Games unveils 'GTA VI' trailer, to release game in 2025
Teaser for the game came in more than a decade after the launch of its predecessor
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Spotify to cut 1,500 jobs in third layoff round this year, shares jump
Spotify will incur about 130 million euros to 145 million euros in charges in the fourth quarter due to the layoffs
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Sheheryar Munawar and Sparx Neo11 redefine luxury at an affordable price
With a 50MP dual AI camera and a 13MP selfie camera, Sparx Neo11 revolutionises smartphone photography
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AI defined 2023. Bullets and ballots will shape 2024
ChatGPT and Google Bard’s response to 2023’s most important news and how AI will shape the next year
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AstraZeneca, AI biologics firm Absci tie up on cancer drug
AstraZeneca signs deal worth $247 million with AI biologists Absci to design new antibody to fight cancer
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Fortnite, Lego join forces for new ‘survival crafting’ game
Epic announces new Fortnite game on a new Lego-themed island, in last year’s partnership with Lego
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Five reasons why you should use Google Password Manager
Google Password Manager plays a crucial role in safeguarding your online data and personal information
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Netflix, Viacom18 among streaming firms set to oppose India broadcasting bill
Bill proposes formation of content evaluation committees that will review and sign off on shows before released
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Tesla's Cybertruck feels like an SUV; price, lower driving range upset some
Cybertruck enters the hot pickup truck market to compete with Ford's F150 Lightning, R1T and General Motors' Hummer EV
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Amazon taps SpaceX's Falcon 9 rocket to help launch Kuiper satellites
Amazon aims to build Kuiper as constellation of 3,236 satellites in low Earth orbit to beam broadband internet
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AKU moot discusses devotion to academic excellence
Unites thought leaders, policymakers, practitioners to scrutinise intersection of technology, pedagogy, and society.
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GTA 6 to be unveiled on December 5
Rockstar Games to release trailer at 14:00 GMT
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Apple patches two security vulnerabilities on iPhone, iPad and Mac
Apple fixes two security flaws in new update which affected WebKit, the open-source browser framework powering Safari
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OpenAI delays launch of custom GPT store to early 2024
OpenAI delays launch of custom GPT store to 2024, which was supposed to launch in November, internal memo reveals