The Central African Republic (CAR) has embarked on a nationwide cryptocurrency experiment. President Faustin-Archange Touadera announced the launch of a memecoin called $CAR, aiming to assess whether the global memecoin frenzy can help improve the country’s financial standing. According to the World Bank and the United Nations Development Programme, approximately 80 percent of CAR’s population…
Poco has announced discounts on recent smartphone models ahead of Valentine’s Day, via the e-commerce platform Flipkart. As part of its ongoing sale event that will conclude on February 14, the Chinese brand has lowered the prices of the Poco X7 series of smartphones, as well as the Poco M6 Plus 5G and the Poco…
Hugging Face, the artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) hub, is said to contain malicious ML models. A cybersecurity research firm discovered two such models that contain code that can be used to package and distribute malware to those who download these files. As per the researchers, threat actors are using a hard-to-detect method,…
Since Microsoft launched Copilot+, the past few months have been a battleground for PC manufacturers. Qualcomm initially had a huge lead, but then AMD and Intel came out with Copilot+ PCs that cut into that advantage. AMD outperformed Intel with a broader line of compliant products, while Intel focused on the premium market. Meanwhile, Qualcomm…
Malaysia is embracing emerging technologies like Artificial Intelligence (AI) and blockchain to strengthen its fight against corruption. According to Azam Baki, chief commissioner of the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC), these tools enhance the agency’s ability to identify criminals involved in complex financial crimes. Last year, the MACC announced initiatives to address high-profile corruption cases that…
A rock sample with previously unseen textures has been collected by NASA’s Perseverance rover during its ongoing exploration of the Jezero Crater on Mars. The sample, named “Silver Mountain,” measures 2.9 centimetres and has been described as a rare geological find. It was retrieved from an area believed to hold remnants of Mars’ deep past,…
A gripping crime thriller is set to make its mark on OTT this month. Crime Beat, a Hindi web series, will soon be available for streaming on ZEE5. Directed by Sudhir Mishra and Sanjeev Kaul, the show delves into the dark underbelly of investigative journalism and crime, promising an intense watch for thriller enthusiasts. The…
Variations in charged particles moving through the heliosphere over an 11-year solar cycle have been identified by researchers analysing data from the Alpha Magnetic Spectrometer (AMS) aboard the International Space Station. Shifts in the heliospheric magnetic field and their impact on particle movement have been examined, with trends observed in antiproton and cosmic nuclei fluxes….
Vodafone Idea (Vi) introduced a new baggage protection service with its postpaid international roaming plans on Monday. The new service was launched in India in partnership with Blue Ribbon Bags, a US-based lost baggage concierge service. Available with all postpaid international roaming plans with an add-on, the service will compensate users if their baggage is…
A striking image of a young star surrounded by a dense disk of dust and gas has been captured by the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST). The image showcases Herbig Haro 30 (HH 30), a celestial formation located in the Taurus constellation. Bright jets of material are seen extending from the disk as light interacts…