Google introduces Shop tab on Android TV
San Francisco, June 29 (SocialNews.XYZ) Google has introduced a new Shop tab on Android TV devices. The Shop tab allows users explore movies to buy or rent and make purchases directly on their Android TV,…
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Cognizant, ServiceNow partners to accelerate adoption of AI-driven automation
New Delhi, June 28 (SocialNews.XYZ) IT major Cognizant and digital workflow company ServiceNow on Wednesday announced a strategic partnership to advance the adoption of AI-driven automation across industries. The expanded alliance is expected to accelerate…
India’s third moon mission slated between July 12-19, lander modified
Chennai, June 28 (SocialNews.XYZ) Indian space agency ISRO is gearing up for its third moon mission — Chandrayaan-3 — slated between July 12 and July 19, officials said. “We have the launch window between July…
Covid-19 was created as a ‘bioweapon’ by China: Wuhan researcher
Beijing, June 28 (SocialNews.XYZ) The deadly SARS-CoV-2, the virus behind Covid-19, was deliberately engineered as a “bioweapon” by China, claimed a researcher at the infamous Wuhan Institute of Virology, media reports said. In an interview…
Scientists decode how pregnancies fail using stem cell models
London, June 28 (SocialNews.XYZ) Scientists have created a stem cell-derived model of the human embryo in the lab by reprogramming human stem cells, a breakthrough which could help research into genetic disorders and in understanding…
US to spend over $42 bn to provide high-speed internet by 2030
San Francisco, June 28 (SocialNews.XYZ) The US has announced to spend more than $42 billion to provide reliable, affordable and high-speed internet to all American states by 2030. The US Department of Commerce announced funding…
New breakthrough drug may help treat long Covid, cut reinfection risk
Sydney, June 28 (SocialNews.XYZ) Australian researchers, including one of Indian-origin, have developed a new drug that could help long Covid symptoms including fatigue, breathlessness and brain fog, affecting between 10 per cent and 20 per…
Volvo becomes 4th automaker to adopt Tesla EV charging standard
San Francisco, June 28 (SocialNews.XYZ) European carmaker Volvo has signed an agreement with Elon Musk’s Tesla, providing current and future electric Volvo car drivers access to 12,000 Tesla’s vast Supercharger network across the US, Canada…
Oracle introduces generative AI capabilities to boost HR productivity
New Delhi, June 28 (SocialNews.XYZ) Cloud major Oracle on Wednesday introduced generative AI-powered capabilities within Oracle Fusion Cloud Human Capital Management (HCM) solution to help boost HR productivity for enterprises. Supported by the Oracle Cloud…
Nothing closes $96 mn round ahead of Phone (2) launch
New Delhi, June 28 (SocialNews.XYZ) London-based consumer technology brand Nothing on Wednesday announced a $96 million fundraising round led by Highland Europe, with participation from existing investors GV (Google Ventures), EQT Ventures and C Capital,…
Musk celebrates 52nd birthday as he prepares for cage fight with Zuckerberg
New Delhi, June 28 (SocialNews.XYZ) Tech billionaire Elon Musk, the owner of big companies likeTesla, SpaceX and Twitter, is celebrating his 52nd birthday on Wednesday as he prepares for a cage fight with Meta Founder…
MG Motor India ends season 4 of Developer Programme, announces winners
New Delhi, June 28 (SocialNews.XYZ) British car manufacturer MG Motor India on Wednesday concluded season 4 of the MG Developer Programme (MGDP) and announced the finale winners. Themed as “Electric Vehicles — Innovate for India”,…
Man credits Apple Watch fall detection for saving his life
San Francisco, June 28 (SocialNews.XYZ) A man has credited Apple Watch’s fall detection feature for saving his life by calling emergency services and his wife. Last week, Alexander Laserson fell from a ladder and hit…
Transgender people at higher risk of suicide: Study
London, June 28 (SocialNews.XYZ) People who identify themselves as transgenders are at higher risk of suicide, compared to the general population, according to a large study. The study, published in the Journal of the American…
Zoom launches AI-based ‘Intelligent Director’
New Delhi, June 28 (SocialNews.XYZ) Zoom Video Communications on Wednesday announced the launch of the artificial intelligence (AI)-based ‘Intelligent Director’ for Zoom Rooms. For hybrid meetings with a Zoom Room, Intelligent Director uses AI and…
Diagnosed cases of atrial fibrillation to reach 15.64 mn in 2032: Report
New Delhi, June 28 (SocialNews.XYZ) The diagnosed prevalent cases of atrial fibrillation (AF) are set to register an annual growth rate (AGR) of 2.16 per cent to 15.64 million in 2032 from 12.86 million in…
Samsung to begin 2nm chip-making process in 2025 for smartphones
Seoul, June 28 (SocialNews.XYZ) Samsung Electronics on Wednesday said it unveiled a detailed plan for the mass production of chips with a 2 nanometer (nm) process, in a show of confidence in technological prowess and…
Software firm New Relic lays off over 200 employees
San Francisco, June 28 (SocialNews.XYZ) US-based web analytics and software company New Relic has announced to lay off more than 200 employees as the company struggles to achieve profitability, the media reported. In a US…
Amazon Echo Dot (5th Gen): Perfect blend of style & functionality
New Delhi, June 28 (SocialNews.XYZ) The world of home smart speakers has undergone a remarkable transformation, with a variety of form factors now available to suit every style and preference. From sleek spherical designs that…
Agri-tech VC firm Omnivore raises Rs 1,230 cr in 1st close of third fund
New Delhi, June 28 (SocialNews.XYZ) Agri-tech focused venture capital firm Omnivore on Wednesday announced the first close of its third fund at $150 million (over Rs 1,230 crore). Launched in 2022, the Omnivore Agritech and…