Articles for category: Technology

Kankan Rai

Microsoft Patches Actively Exploited Vulnerability and More

December Patch Tuesday: A Mild But Critical Update December’s Patch Tuesday was relatively mild, with 70 vulnerabilities fixed, of which 16 were classified as critical. However, the focus was on a few vulnerabilities that had already been actively exploited, making the updates essential for cybersecurity professionals to implement quickly. Tyler Reguly, the Associate Director of ...

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Astronomers Discover Astrosphere Around Sunlike Star HD 61005

In a groundbreaking discovery, astronomers have identified the first astrosphere surrounding a star similar to our Sun. This major milestone enhances our understanding of stellar evolution and the role these structures play in protecting planetary systems. The findings were revealed during the 25 Years of Science with Chandra Symposium on December 3, 2024, shedding light ...

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Climate Change Threatens Earth’s Biodiversity: One-Third of Species at Risk by 2100

Climate change poses an unprecedented threat to global biodiversity, with one-third of Earth’s species potentially facing extinction by the year 2100. According to a study published in Science on December 5, the intensifying effects of greenhouse gas emissions could significantly impact vulnerable ecosystems, especially those home to amphibians and species in mountainous, island, and freshwater ...

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Report: Samsung Galaxy S25 Series to Utilize Older Display Tech to Save Costs

Samsung Galaxy S25 Series to Feature Older Display Technology for Cost-Effective Production Samsung is gearing up to launch its highly anticipated Galaxy S25 series in early 2025, but the latest reports suggest that the upcoming flagship smartphones may feature slightly older display technology compared to their competitors. While the iPhone 16 Pro models boast displays ...

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Samsung Health App Gets New Medication Tracking Feature with Tata’s 1mg.

Samsung Adds Medication Tracking Feature to Galaxy Devices Samsung India has introduced a new feature for users of its Galaxy devices that allows them to track their medications efficiently. This feature, similar to Apple’s Medications feature in its Health app, offers added benefits due to Samsung’s collaboration with Tata’s 1mg healthcare platform. Users can not ...

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Samsung Neo QLED adds 4K wallpaper feature for Ambient Mode.

Samsung Introduces 4K Generative Wallpaper Feature for Neo QLED TVs Samsung recently revealed its latest innovation for its 2024 Neo QLED TVs and other models with the introduction of a groundbreaking 4K generative wallpaper feature. This new offering, powered by the Tizen OS and harnessing the capabilities of artificial intelligence (AI), aims to revolutionize the ...

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Transak Confirms Data Breach, 92,500+ Users Affected

Major Data Breach at Transak Exposes Thousands of Users This year has seen a significant rise in cryptocurrency-related scams and hacks, with the most recent incident involving a data breach at the popular crypto on-ramp platform Transak. On October 21, Transak confirmed that the personal information of a staggering 92,554 users had been compromised in ...

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How to Safely Fax a Check

How to Fax a Check: A Comprehensive Guide Sending money through fax may not be the most common method in today’s digital age, but it is still a viable option for some situations. If you ever find yourself needing to fax a check, it’s essential to follow specific steps to ensure the process goes smoothly ...

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FCC mandates hearing aid support in smartphones.

US FCC Implements New Rules for Hearing Aid Compatibility in Mobile Phones The US Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has recently announced new regulations that mandate all mobile phones introduced in the country to be compatible with hearing aids and meet specific volume control standards. This initiative aims to enhance accessibility for the 48 million Americans ...

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China to Build Space Station, Explore Planets by 2050

China’s Ambitious Space Exploration Plans Unveiled China has announced an expansive space programme that includes the construction of a lunar space station and exploration of habitable planets. The long-term development plan, scheduled from 2024 to 2050, aims to launch a manned lunar mission soon, marking a significant milestone in China’s space exploration efforts. This initiative ...

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Realme P1 Speed 5G Launched in India with Dimensity 7300 Energy SoC

Realme P1 Speed 5G and Realme Techlife Studio H1: Latest Launches in India Realme introduced the new Realme P1 Speed 5G smartphone and Realme Techlife Studio H1 wireless headphones in India. The Realme P1 Speed 5G is a gaming-focused smartphone powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Energy 5G chipset. Notably, it features a 6,050mm square ...

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Watch NASA’s Europa Clipper launch online; details.

Eagerly Awaited Europa Clipper Mission to Explore Jupiter’s Icy Moon NASA’s highly anticipated Europa Clipper mission is set to mark a significant milestone in space exploration by delving into the mysteries of Jupiter’s icy moon, Europa. The scheduled launch is confirmed for October 14, 2024, at 12:06 PM EDT (9:36 PM IST) from Launch Complex ...

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Firefox Update Addresses Recent Vulnerability

Firefox Releases Patch for Zero-Day Vulnerability Mozilla, the company behind the popular browser Firefox, has issued a crucial fix for a zero-day vulnerability that has been actively exploited. The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has identified the vulnerability as CVE-2024-9680 and has classified its status as “awaiting analysis.” Users of Firefox are strongly ...