Robotaxi services are spreading broadly. While they’ve clearly had issues in San Francisco — as have I, driving in San Francisco — those challenges are improving. Now, both Uber and Lyft appear to be taking steps toward replacing their ride-share drivers with AI. We may be on the verge of one of the first large-scale…
A planet believed to be a Neptune-like world is suspected to be orbiting a hypervelocity star moving at a staggering 1.9 million kilometres per hour, making it the fastest known exoplanetary system ever observed. If confirmed, this would mark the first instance of a planet being found accompanying such a rapidly moving star. The discovery…
NASA’s SPHEREx mission is set to embark on an extensive survey of the Milky Way, aiming to locate water ice and other essential compounds associated with the formation of life. Slated for launch no earlier than February 27, the spacecraft will be carried into orbit aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket from Vandenberg Space Force…
Apple’s Siri upgrade could reportedly be delayed due to software bugs and engineering issues. The AI-powered Siri was first showcased in June 2024 with several new features as well as enhanced conversational capabilities, and was expected to be launched in April. As per the report, the Cupertino-based tech giant is now considering delaying the feature…
SpaceX has carried out static fire tests for both stages of its Starship launch system as preparations for the next integrated flight test progress. The Super Heavy booster and Starship’s second stage were test-fired at the company’s Starbase facility in Texas. The full-duration static fire of the Super Heavy booster involved all 33 Raptor engines,…
OpenAI on Friday rejected a $97.4 billion (roughly Rs. 8,45,768 crore) bid from a consortium led by billionaire Elon Musk for the ChatGPT maker, saying the startup is not for sale and that any future bid would be disingenuous. The unsolicited approach is Musk’s latest attempt to block the startup he co-founded with OpenAI CEO Sam Altman — but later left — from…
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman revealed last week that the company has decided not to release the o3 artificial intelligence (AI) model. In January, the company rolled out the o3-mini model to all ChatGPT users, and the more capable o3 model was expected to be launched this month. However, sharing details about its AI roadmap, Altman…
Apple’s purported iPhone 17 series of smartphones will arrive with displays featuring Samsung’s latest OLED technology, according to a tipster. The successors to the iPhone 16 series of smartphones is likely to arrive in the second half of 2024, and could be equipped with displays that offer improved brightness and contrast. These displays might also…
Vivo T4x 5G has been teased to launch in India soon. Several details about the handset, including price, specifications, and a probable launch timeline, had surfaced online. Leaks suggested that the phone could arrive in Indian markets in March. However, an official teaser now suggests that the smartphone will likely launch in the country in…
Streaming platforms are rolling out a diverse lineup of films and series this Valentine week, covering romance, action, fantasy, and drama. Viewers can expect gripping narratives, fresh storytelling, and engaging performances across different genres. From high-energy thrillers to heartwarming love stories and intriguing fantasy adventures, there’s something for everyone. With a mix of original productions…