The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) embarked on the Chandrayaan-3 mission, aiming to achieve a soft landing on the Moon. The launch took place on Thursday, July 14, from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota at 2.35 PM IST. If successful, India will join an exclusive group of countries that have accomplished this feat, including the United States, the Soviet Union, and China. The Chandrayaan-3 spacecraft has now entered orbit around the Earth, beginning its journey towards the Moon. Here are the live updates on the mission’s progress. Launch…
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Google Bard Adds Image Input Feature
Google Bard, the AI chatbot from Google, has received a major update that adds the ability to process image inputs. This means that users can now upload photos and ask Bard to analyze them for a variety of purposes, such as generating captions for social media, getting recipe ideas, or even identifying objects in the image. To use the image input feature, users simply need to click on the “plus” icon next to the search bar in Bard and select the photo they want to upload. Once the photo is…
Read MoreTwitter Expands Creator Monetization Program, Sharing Ad Revenue with Users
Twitter has made an exciting announcement, expanding its creator monetization program to offer users the opportunity to share in ad revenue generated from replies to their posts. This move is aimed at enabling individuals to earn a livelihood directly through the platform, providing creators with more ways to monetize their content. Twitter users now have the flexibility to independently sign up for both Ads Revenue Sharing and Creator Subscriptions, enhancing their earning potential and establishing a sustainable income stream. Let’s dive into the details of this expansion and how users…
Read MoreImplications of Imposing 28% GST on Online Gaming: Concerns Raised by Industry Experts
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced on Tuesday that the GST council has approved the imposition of a 28% tax on online gaming, horse racing, and casinos. This decision, made during the 50th GST Council meeting, has sparked worries within the online gaming industry. Several industry experts have expressed their concerns, stating that this move has the potential to cause significant losses to the industry. According to a Forbes India report, India has over 400 million online gamers, with approximately 90-100 million being regular players. The imposition of a 28% GST…
Read MoreTechnoxian World Robotics Championship Returns for its 7th Season at Noida Indoor Stadium, New Delhi
Technoxian, the leading platform for robotics and technology enthusiasts, is thrilled to announce the highly anticipated 7th season of the Technoxian World Robotics Championship. This prestigious event will take place from July 25th to 27th at the Noida Indoor Stadium in New Delhi, India. The Technoxian World Robotics Championship has become a cornerstone event in the global robotics community, attracting participants from around the world. This year, the championship promises to be even bigger and more exciting, featuring a diverse range of robotics competitions and showcasing the latest advancements in…
Read MoreThreads: Instagram’s Alternative for Twitter Users Seeking a Different Experience
If you’re a Twitter user who has recently ventured into Instagram’s new Threads platform, you might find the experience a bit jarring. While Threads shares some similarities with Twitter, it also distinguishes itself in many ways. Notably, it seems to have significantly less news and political discourse compared to its rival. According to Adam Mosseri, the head of Instagram, this deliberate choice reflects Meta’s intention behind Threads. In a conversation with The Verge journalist Alex Heath, Mosseri clarified that Threads isn’t aiming to replace Twitter. Instead, its goal is to…
Read MoreChandrayaan-3 Integration Complete: ISRO Gears Up for Lunar Mission
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has achieved a significant milestone in its space exploration endeavors by successfully integrating the Chandrayaan-3 spacecraft with the Launch Vehicle Mark-III (LVM3) at the Sathish Dhawan Space Centre. This development sets the stage for the much-anticipated launch of Chandrayaan-3, scheduled for July 13 at 2.30 PM. Building upon the lessons learned from the previous Chandrayaan-2 mission, the upcoming lunar mission aims to demonstrate India’s capability for a soft landing on the Moon and conduct scientific exploration. Objective of the Chandrayaan-3 Mission: Chandrayaan-3 is a…
Read MoreMeta Unveils Threads: The Text-Based Conversation App Challenging Twitter
Meta, formerly known as Facebook, has introduced Threads, a microblogging platform aimed at revolutionizing text-based conversations. Positioned as a direct competitor to Twitter, Threads offers users a fresh alternative in the midst of evolving social media dynamics. With Twitter undergoing significant changes under Elon Musk’s ownership, users have increasingly sought alternatives like Bluesky and Mastodon. Threads, available for download in over 100 countries, presents a free, text-centric social messaging app that enables users to share short messages, engage with others, and explore various multimedia formats. Meta’s Threads app is now…
Read MoreUnraveling the Mystery of the Indian Ocean Gravity Hole
While we often envision Earth as a perfect sphere with uniform gravity, the reality is far more complex. Our planet exhibits variations in shape and gravitational pull, with the Earth being flatter at the poles and bulging at the equator. Moreover, gravity is not consistent everywhere on Earth, as evidenced by a massive “gravity hole” in the Indian Ocean. Recently, researchers from the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) in Bengaluru have made significant progress in understanding the cause of this gravitational anomaly. The strength of gravitational pull in any region…
Read MoreGoogle Unveils AI-Powered Tools at India-Specific Developer Conference
Google recently hosted its first India-specific I/O Connect developers conference in Bengaluru, where it introduced a range of new AI-powered tools aimed at empowering developers across the country. These tools and initiatives cater specifically to the Indian market, showcasing Google’s commitment to advancing technology in India. In this article, we explore the highlights from the conference and the impact these tools will have on developers and users alike. Address Descriptors: Simplifying Navigation in India: As part of the Google Maps Platform, Google announced a new feature called address descriptors, which…
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