Trump-Musk row heightens fears over Nasa budget cuts

The row between US President Donald Trump and billionaire Elon Musk over a major spending bill has exacerbated uncertainty over the future of Nasa’s budget, which was already facing deep cuts. The White House had requested huge cuts to the space agency’s budget, which would see funding for science projects cut by nearly a half. Now the president has threatened …

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Microsoft Is Laying Off Over 6,000 Employees, About 3% of Its Workforce

Microsoft is laying off around 3% of its workforce, beginning Tuesday. While Microsoft didn’t give an exact number, as of June 2024, the tech giant employed around 228,000 full-time workers, which means more than 6,600 employees could be laid off. “We continue to implement organizational changes necessary to best position the company for success in a dynamic marketplace,” a Microsoft …

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CERT-In alerts Chrome users on major security risk: Here’s how to stay safe

Millions of Google Chrome users on Windows and macOS have been reportedly warned about a critical security vulnerability in the browser. The alert was issued by CERT-In, India’s top most cybersecurity agency, and as per the information, the recent risk carries a high severity rating. What does the Chrome Security Alert say? The alert, which was pushed on May 10 …

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Woman files for divorce after ChatGPT reveals husband’s infidelity through coffee cup

In a bizarre twist of modern technology, a Greek man’s marriage has been jeopardised by advice from an artificial intelligence chatbot. People used to manage their own activities, but today, both physical and cerebral tasks are increasingly entrusted to computers. Computers are gradually taking over cognitive activities, increasing demand for chatbots and artificial intelligence, both of which have a substantial …

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OpenAI scraps plans to transform into for-profit company

ChatGPT inventor OpenAI has reversed course on plans to transform into a for-profit company, announcing on Monday that it will remain under the control of its original non-profit entity. The decision follows consultations with state attorneys general in California and Delaware, who could have moved to block the restructuring.“OpenAI was founded as a nonprofit, and is today overseen and controlled …

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After 22 Years, Skype Will Ring For The Last Time Today

Long before Zoom meetings, WhatsApp calls, and Google Hangouts, there was Skype – a free platform allowing people across the globe to hear and see each other with just a computer and an internet connection. After over two decades, Skype will officially go silent today. Origin Of Skype Launched in 2003 by Skype Technologies in Luxembourg, Skype was among the earliest mainstream …

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WhatsApp to roll out 3 new features for voice and video calls

WhatsApp has established itself as the most widely used instant messaging app globally, serving as a crucial platform for chatting, voice calls, and video calls. With around 3.5 billion users relying on it daily, WhatsApp has seamlessly integrated into our routines. The company consistently introduces new features to enrich the user experience, and they’ve recently announced yet another enhancement. In …

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Waterproof versus Water-Resistant: Know the difference before buying your smartphone

Considered to be an extended arm for our everyday survival, smartphones have become a crucial party of our lives, with a variety of advanced features, including protection against water damage. Several people believe that if a phone is water-resistant, and it is also waterproof—but that is not true. Advertisement: 8:10Close Player If you are planning to buy a new smartphone …

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