House razings to save Niger capital’s forest shield dismay locals
[ad_1] Representative image (AFP) NIAMEY: Hamissou Issiakou grumbled as he worked to strip bare his house, marked for demolition for illegally encroaching on the tip of green forest that’s keeping the expanding desert at bay from Niger’s capital.His is one of nearly 500 homes being bulldozed as the authorities in the arid desert country, which is particularly at risk from
New World Record Alert: Weather Satellite Records Longest Lightning Flash of 515 Miles
[ad_1] Back in the year 2017, when a thunderstorm exhibited a lightning bolt, it was astonishing in many ways. Not only was it surprising, but it was a bolt that went 515 miles (829 Kilometers) long. In recent scientific advancements, researchers have confirmed the length of the bolt using archival satellite data. The lightning stretched and travelled from Texas to
WIRED Roundup: ChatGPT Goes Full Demon Mode
[ad_1] Louise Matsakis: I got to say, I think calling this a migration is maybe underselling it. This is an evacuation, no? I find this sad in a lot of ways just because I remember when Tuvalu was kind of the poster child for climate change, and it was like, we have to save places like this island nation, and
Itch.io Is Restoring NSFW Games—as Long as They’re Free
[ad_1] On Thursday, indie gaming platform Itch.io began re-indexing some of the adult content it had delisted last month amid pressure from conservative groups and payment processors over its hosting of NSFW titles. While the move returns some content to the site’s searchable catalog, it impacts only those games, comics, and other offerings that are already free and therefore not
Microsoft Reaches $4 Trillion Valuation After Solid Results
[ad_1] Microsoft hit $4 trillion (roughly Rs. 3,49,15,020 crore) in stock market value on Thursday, becoming the second publicly traded company after Nvidia to surpass that milestone following a blockbuster earnings report that showed its massive bets on AI are paying off. Strong results from Microsoft and Meta Platforms late on Thursday also fueled gains in Amazon and sent chipmaker Nvidia
Microsoft Reaches $4 Trillion Valuation After Solid Results
[ad_1] Microsoft hit $4 trillion (roughly Rs. 3,49,15,020 crore) in stock market value on Thursday, becoming the second publicly traded company after Nvidia to surpass that milestone following a blockbuster earnings report that showed its massive bets on AI are paying off. Strong results from Microsoft and Meta Platforms late on Thursday also fueled gains in Amazon and sent chipmaker Nvidia
Microsoft Reaches $4 Trillion Valuation After Solid Results
[ad_1] Microsoft hit $4 trillion (roughly Rs. 3,49,15,020 crore) in stock market value on Thursday, becoming the second publicly traded company after Nvidia to surpass that milestone following a blockbuster earnings report that showed its massive bets on AI are paying off. Strong results from Microsoft and Meta Platforms late on Thursday also fueled gains in Amazon and sent chipmaker Nvidia
Big Savings! Amazon Sale Special 8 PM Deals are LIVE: Up to 70% Off on Mixer Grinders, Air Fryers, Blenders & More!
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Apple Plans to Open New Retail Stores in India and the UAE, Says Tim Cook
[ad_1] Apple is gearing up to expand its retail footprint in India later this year, CEO Tim Cook confirmed during the company’s recent earnings call. The move is aimed at strengthening Apple’s position in one of its fastest-growing markets by offering more physical touchpoints for customers to experience its full product lineup. The Cupertino-based company registered strong revenue growth in
Samsung Galaxy S26 Edge Tipped to Pack a Larger 4,400mAh Battery
[ad_1] Samsung is reportedly planning to equip the Galaxy S26 Edge with a larger battery while making the device slimmer than the current Galaxy S25 Edge. This will likely be achieved using new battery material technology. However, there are conflicting reports regarding the exact battery capacity. An earlier leak suggested a 4,200mAh battery, while a more recent one claims the
Samsung Galaxy S26 Edge Tipped to Pack a Larger 4,400mAh Battery
[ad_1] Samsung is reportedly planning to equip the Galaxy S26 Edge with a larger battery while making the device slimmer than the current Galaxy S25 Edge. This will likely be achieved using new battery material technology. However, there are conflicting reports regarding the exact battery capacity. An earlier leak suggested a 4,200mAh battery, while a more recent one claims the
Google Loses US Appeal Over App Store Reforms in Epic Games Case
[ad_1] Alphabet’s Google on Thursday failed to persuade a US appeals panel to overturn a jury verdict and federal court order requiring the technology company to revamp its app store Play. The San Francisco-based 9th US Circuit Court of Appeals, in a unanimous ruling, rejected claims from Google that the trial judge made legal errors in the antitrust case that
Google Loses US Appeal Over App Store Reforms in Epic Games Case
[ad_1] Alphabet’s Google on Thursday failed to persuade a US appeals panel to overturn a jury verdict and federal court order requiring the technology company to revamp its app store Play. The San Francisco-based 9th US Circuit Court of Appeals, in a unanimous ruling, rejected claims from Google that the trial judge made legal errors in the antitrust case that
Telegram Update Adds Public Post Search and Other New Features on Android, iOS
[ad_1] Telegram, the instant messaging app, has rolled out a new update for Android and iOS users. The latest app version 11.14.0 introduces several new features, such as Public Post Search, Story Albums, Gift Collections, Profile Rating, and a mini app for Telegram bot developers. While the Public Post Search feature is currently exclusive to Premium users, the rest can
Telegram Update Adds Public Post Search and Other New Features on Android, iOS
[ad_1] Telegram, the instant messaging app, has rolled out a new update for Android and iOS users. The latest app version 11.14.0 introduces several new features, such as Public Post Search, Story Albums, Gift Collections, Profile Rating, and a mini app for Telegram bot developers. While the Public Post Search feature is currently exclusive to Premium users, the rest can
The First Widespread Cure for HIV Could Be in Children
[ad_1] For years, Philip Goulder has been obsessed with a particularly captivating idea: In the hunt for an HIV cure, could children hold the answers? Starting in the mid-2010s, the University of Oxford pediatrician and immunologist began working with scientists in the South African province of KwaZulu-Natal, with the aim of tracking several hundred children who had acquired HIV from
Switch 2 Has Sold 6 Million Units Since Launch, Nintendo Confirms
[ad_1] Nintendo sold more than six million units of the Switch 2 in the seven weeks following its June launch, the gaming company said on Friday, pointing to strong early demand. The successor to the hit home-portable Switch went on sale in the midst of US President Donald Trump’s trade war, testing Nintendo’s supply chain management. “The six million units
Amazon Great Freedom Festival Sale 2025: Top Deals on Washing Machines
[ad_1] Amazon Great Freedom Festival Sale 2025 enters its second day as the e-commerce giant brings more deals and discounts on its wide range of product listings. The sale first went live for Prime subscribers at midnight on July 31, and 12 hours later, it was accessible to all users. Currently, the platform offers price cuts on home appliances ranging
Amazon Great Freedom Festival Sale 2025: Best Deals on Tablets
[ad_1] Amazon kicked off its Great Freedom Festival 2025 sale at midnight on July 31 for Prime members, with access opening to all users at 12pm the same day. During the sale, the e-commerce platform is showcasing a wide range of personal gadgets, such as laptops, smartphones, smartwatches and tablets, at heavily reduced prices. Devices from top brands like Samsung,
Amazon Great Freedom Festival Sale 2025: Best Deals on Tablets
[ad_1] Amazon kicked off its Great Freedom Festival 2025 sale at midnight on July 31 for Prime members, with access opening to all users at 12pm the same day. During the sale, the e-commerce platform is showcasing a wide range of personal gadgets, such as laptops, smartphones, smartwatches and tablets, at heavily reduced prices. Devices from top brands like Samsung,
Amazon Great Freedom Festival Sale 2025: Best Deals on Vacuum Cleaners
[ad_1] Amazon’s Great Freedom Festival 2025 is now underway in India, providing significant price cuts across a wide range of product categories. The sale officially began at 12pm on July 31 for all users, while Prime members had early access starting midnight. From smartphones and laptops to smart TVs and home appliances, several items are available at discounted rates in
Amazon Great Freedom Festival Sale 2025: Best Deals on Air Conditioners
[ad_1] Amazon Great Freedom Festival Sale 2025 has entered its second day. The sale, which is being hosted on the occasion of India’s annual Independence Day celebration on August 15, went live on July 31 at noon for all users of the platform. It offers discounts on a wide range of products, including smartphones, tablets, smartwatches, earphones, washing machines, smart
Amazon Great Freedom Festival Sale 2025: Best Deals on Home Theatre Systems
[ad_1] Amazon Great Freedom Festival 2025 is the e-commerce giant’s Independence Day-themed sale event. It began on July 31, offering customers an opportunity to get their hands on the products in their wishlist. There are discounts on a wide range of products across consumer electronics such as smartphones, tablets, wearables, home appliances, and more. We have previously compiled the best
Amazon CEO Andy Jassy Wants to Place Advertisements in Multiturn Conversations With Alexa+
[ad_1] Amazon CEO Andy Jassy shared plans to introduce advertisements when users chat with Alexa+. The Seattle-based tech giant unveiled the artificial intelligence (AI)-powered version of Alexa voice assistant in February, which comes with several new capabilities. Currently available in the US, the company claims that Alexa+ has been rolled out to and is being used by millions of users.
Amazon CEO Andy Jassy Wants to Place Advertisements in Multiturn Conversations With Alexa+
[ad_1] Amazon CEO Andy Jassy shared plans to introduce advertisements when users chat with Alexa+. The Seattle-based tech giant unveiled the artificial intelligence (AI)-powered version of Alexa voice assistant in February, which comes with several new capabilities. Currently available in the US, the company claims that Alexa+ has been rolled out to and is being used by millions of users.