A new study challenges the long-standing belief that intelligent life is an unlikely occurrence, suggesting that human-like evolution may be a natural outcome under the right planetary conditions. The research puts forward an alternative to the “hard steps” theory, which argues that the emergence of complex life is rare due to a series of improbable…
India’s space agency, the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), is advancing its lunar exploration programme with the Chandrayaan-4 mission, scheduled for launch in 2027. The upcoming mission is expected to go beyond Chandrayaan-3’s achievements by not only executing a soft landing on the Moon’s south pole but also collecting and returning lunar surface samples to…
Samsung led the global TV set shipment market in 2024, according to a recent report from a market research firm. With this, the South Korean tech giant has secured its top position for the 19th consecutive time, a title it has held since 2006. The company said AI innovation and its focus on the premium…
Tether will work with the Republic of Guinea to accelerate the country’s efforts to adopt blockchain technology, the issuer of the USDT stablecoin said on Monday. The firm has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the government of Guinea, and says it will work with authorities to ensure that their engagement with blockchain and…
Google Search could soon get a new ‘AI mode’ that was recently spotted in development. An icon that could be used to represent the purported artificial intelligence (AI) mode has been spotted by a publication. A new icon resembling the Gemini Live feature has arrived on the latest Google app beta release. This is said…
Reliance Jio now offers complimentary access to JioHotstar with one of its prepaid recharge plans. The new streaming platform was created by bringing together JioCinema and Disney+ Hotstar and was launched by the company last week. It combines the content library of the two over-the-top (OTT) platforms, in addition to hosting content from various international…
Honor announced its plans to share a new strategic initiative focused on artificial intelligence (AI) at the Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2025 on Monday. The smartphone brand will showcase its “Alpha Plan” in a keynote session in Barcelona. While the company did not share any details about what the announcements could be about, it is…
Apple’s iPhone 17 Air has been spotted in renders that show off the purported smartphone, which is expected to debut later this year with a slim design. While Apple has yet to announce any plans to launch a new iPhone ‘Air’ model, previous reports indicate it will be the thinnest handset in the iPhone 17…
Oppo Find N5 is confirmed to launch in China and global markets on February 20 as the “world’s slimmest foldable” phone. Ahead of its official debut, the company has teased the handset’s compatibility with other ecosystems, including Apple’s MacOS. Powered by Oppo’s ColorOS 15, the Find N5 will feature advanced Mac integration, enabling users to…
The ICC Champions Trophy 2025 is finally here after an eight-year hiatus. The ‘mini’ Cricket World Cup tournament starts from February 19, 2025 and will end on March 09, 2025. This time, all the Champions Trophy matches take place in Pakistan and Dubai. The ninth edition of the tournament will include eight of the best…