A University of Florida study found that optimism, good sleep, and social support can make the brain appear years younger than its chronological age. Your birth certificate might say 65, but your brain could be functioning as if it were ten years younger, or older, depending on how you live your life. That’s the main […]
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The case underscores French authorities’ tough line against Big Tech whether on antitrust or privacy grounds [File]
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Meta Platforms on Tuesday rejected a ruling by the French rights watchdog against its algorithm after allegations of discriminatory job advertisements on its social network Facebook.
The independent watchdog Defenseur des Droits (Defender of Rights) in an October 10 ruling said Meta’s system treats Facebook users differently because of their gender, making it a form of indirect discrimination based on sex.
It recommended Meta Ireland and Facebook France take measures to ensure that job ads are non-discriminatory, giving the U.S. tech giant three months to inform the French body of the measures.
The case underscores French authorities’ tough line against Big Tech whether on antitrust or privacy grounds.
“We disagree with this decision and are assessing our options,” a Meta spokesperson said.
Campaign group Global Witness together with French women’s rights organisations Foundation for Women (Fondation des Femmes) and Women Engineers (Femmes Ingénieures), which had complained to the rights body, welcomed the ruling.
“This appears to be the first time a European regulator has decided that a social media platform’s algorithm discriminates by gender, presenting a major step forward in holding these platforms accountable to existing law,” they said in a joint statement.
Published – November 05, 2025 11:03 am IST
U.S. tech giant Nvidia and Deutsche Telekom said Tuesday a one-billion-euro ($1.1 billion) industrial artificial intelligence hub will soon be launched in Germany, Europe’s latest bid to catch up in the global AI race.
The centre will enable companies in Europe, from major organisations to startups, to use AI in processes ranging from design to robotics via “secure” IT infrastructure on the continent, Germany’s biggest telecoms operator said.
The move marks an attempt by Europe to make up lost ground in the battle for AI dominance, with the United States and China currently in the lead.
It also comes amid a growing focus in Europe on so-called “data sovereignty” — ensuring citizens’ and industrial data is stored at home, where it can be protected under local laws, rather than handed over to foreign tech firms.
“Germany’s engineering and industrial strengths are legendary, and now it’s being supercharged by AI,” said Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang at a Berlin launch event for the project, which is due to go live in the first quarter of 2026.
Industry in Germany, Europe’s biggest economy, is especially concerned about speeding up adoption of AI to ensure it can keep pace internationally.
Deutsche Telekom boss Timotheus Hoettges said that “AI is a huge opportunity” at a time Germany, which has been mired in recession for two years, was facing challenges. “It will help to improve our products.”
The centre, based in the southern city of Munich, will be powered by thousands of Nvidia’s advanced AI chips and provide about 50 percent more power for AI in Germany, according to Deutsche Telekom.
The telecommunications operator is providing the physical infrastructure while German firm SAP is supplying the software platforms, including AI technologies, to run the site.
The centre will “guarantee the highest standards of data protection, security and reliability”, Deutsche Telekom said.
German industrial conglomerate Siemens, a partner in the project, said it will use the new centre to boost its own AI capabilities and to offer enhanced software services to clients.
Its customers like auto giants Mercedes-Benz and BMW will be able to conduct complex AI-powered simulations to help develop their vehicles, Siemens said.
Europe has in recent times stepped up its AI efforts.
The continent’s fastest supercomputer Jupiter was inaugurated in September in Germany, with researchers saying it could boost efforts to train AI models.
Worries about “data sovereignty”, and particularly an overreliance on U.S. tech giants, have escalated since US President Donald Trump returned to the White House this year.
Ties have frayed between the United States and Europe across a range of issues, including EU tech regulations, which Trump has repeatedly criticised.
In September, SAP called on Europe to catch up with the United States and build up its digital capabilities, stressing it was important that firms on the continent could rely on local IT services.
“We cannot wait five years,” SAP board member Thomas Saueressig said. “Europe is far behind.”
Published – November 05, 2025 11:04 am IST
Scientists at Georgia State University have used CRISPR gene editing to restore an ancient enzyme humans lost millions of years ago potentially reversing the buildup of uric acid that causes gout. Gout is an ancient form of arthritis caused by the buildup of sharp crystals in the joints, leading to swelling and intense pain. Now, […]
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The app supports recording and sending voice messages, as well as sending quick emoji reactions to incoming messages [File]
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Meta-owned WhatsApp gets a huge upgrade as the messaging service will now be available as app in Apple Watch. Through the app, users can manage their chats without needing to reach for their iPhones.
The app will provide call notifications, enabling users to see who is calling directly from their wrist. Users can also read full WhatsApp messages, even lengthy ones, on their Apple Watch.
Additionally, the app supports recording and sending voice messages, as well as sending quick emoji reactions to incoming messages.
WhatsApp claims the media experience has been improved, with clear images and stickers now visible on the watch. Users can also view more of their chat history on screen. WhatsApp assures users that personal messages and calls remain private with end-to-end encryption.
The platform notes that this update marks the beginning of further enhancements for the app on Apple Watch, with more functionality expected in the future.
The new WhatsApp Apple Watch app requires Apple Watch Series 4 or later, running watchOS 10 or later.
Published – November 05, 2025 12:23 pm IST
Scientists at the University of Nottingham have developed a new protein-based gel that can restore tooth enamel by mimicking the body’s natural growth processes. A newly developed material has been used to create a gel capable of repairing and rebuilding tooth enamel, offering a potential breakthrough in both preventive and restorative dental care. Scientists from […]
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Motorola launches Moto G67 Power with Snapdragon chip and Sony sensor in India
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Motorola on Wednesday (November 5, 2025) launched the new Moto G67 Power smartphone in India, catering to the budget segment buyers. The new Moto G67 Power is IP64 rated for splash and dust resistance, along with military-grade certified for durability.
The Moto G67 Power has 6.7 inch FHD+ display with a 120 Hz refresh rate display and 1050 nits brightness. The phone’s display is being protected by Corning Gorilla Glass 7i and supports smart water touch technology.
Motorola has used a 7,000 mAh battery in the Moto G67 Power with a 33W charger in the box. It also features Dolby Atmos stereo speakers and Hi-Res Audio.
The Moto G67 Power runs on Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 processor with 8 GB RAM, expandable up to 24 GB with RAM boost, and 128GB UFS 2.2 storage. It operates on Hello UX based on Android 15.
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Moto G67 Power sports a 50 MP Sony Lytia 600 camera, supported by an 8 MP ultrawide and a 32 MP selfie camera. The phone supports 4K recording in all cameras.
Moto G67 Power comes in Pantone-curated vegan leather design, available in Cilantro Green, Parachute Beige, and Blue Curacao shades.
It also features Smart Connect 2.0 with Swipe to Share, and Swipe to Stream for multitasking across devices.
Moto G67 Power will be available in a single 8 GB RAM + 128 GB storage variant at ₹15,999, starting November 12 on Flipkart, Motorola, and leading retail stores.
Published – November 05, 2025 12:34 pm IST
FILE PHOTO: Google announced a new research project that aims to launch AI chips into space via solar-powered satellites called Project Suncatcher.
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Google announced a new research project that aims to launch AI chips into space via solar-powered satellites called Project Suncatcher. The new ‘moonshot’ project was jumpstarted because Google believed that space could be the best place to scale AI compute.
CEO Sundar Pichai shared the news on X saying, “Inspired by our history of moonshots, from quantum computing to autonomous driving, Project Suncatcher is exploring how we could one day build scalable ML compute systems in space, harnessing more of the sun’s power (which emits more power than 100 trillion times humanity’s total electricity production). Like any moonshot, it’s going to require us to solve a lot of complex engineering challenges.”
The idea has come out as the world deals with the growing environmental impact in terms of water and electricity from the construction of AI data centers.
A blog posted by Google has described their vision involving scalable data centers with its Tensor Processing Units (TPUs) orbiting on solar-powered satellites. The company said that the solar panels on these satellites could generate enough electricity to make them eight times more powerful than the ones on earth.
However, there are multiple technical challenges that could take years to solve. Satellites have to be able to communicate well with each other at high-speed in space while being at a much closer than they are currently.
This will require wireless solutions that can operate at tens of terabits per second. Google said that while early testing on earth has shown bidirectional speeds up to 1.6 Tbps, they believe this can be scaled.
Pichai also added that a lot of testing would be required to be done around issues like “thermal management and on-orbit system reliability.”
The company has tested its Trillium TPUs to check if they can withstand damage from radiation and stated that they can survive “a total ionizing dose equivalent to a 5 year mission life without permanent failures.”
Google plans to launch a couple of prototype satellites by 2027 in partnership with the company Planet.
Published – November 05, 2025 01:32 pm IST
A study from the University of Oregon found that immersing in hot water can help lower blood pressure and strengthen the immune system. Hot tubs and saunas are both known for easing sore muscles and providing comforting warmth, but new research suggests that hot tubs may deliver even greater health rewards. According to a recent […]
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Realme announces UI 7.0 OS in India: Check rollout roadmap and features
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Chinese smartphone maker Realme on Wednesday (November 5, 2025) unveiled its new operating skin, Realme UI 7.0, which is based upon Android 16. It will come pre-installed in Realme’s upcoming flagship smartphone, the Realme GT 8 Pro.
Realme GT 7 Pro will also get the new UI 7.0 version with upgrades rolling out starting in November. The company has released the roadmap of the UI 7.0 rollout to other Realme devices in Q4 2025 and Q1 of 2026.
Realm UI 7.0 rollout roadmap in Q4 2025
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Realme said that this new OS version “brings a leap forward in intelligence, personalisation, and smoothness.”
Realme’s new UI 7.0 will have a new light glass design which claims to bring transparency, depth, and fluidity to the interface. It will have components like the new Ice Cube Icons, Misty Glass Control Center and Breathing Dock.
Realm UI 7.0 rollout roadmap in Q1 2026
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Realme’s new operating skin will bring the new Flux Theme 2.0 with large text themes, panoramic always-on-display, and support for Live Photos and video wallpapers with an AI-powered Dynamic Depth of Field effect that focuses on the main subject.
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Users will be able also customise their devices with fingerprint animations, interactive Flux Desktop icons that can be resized and recoloured, as well as a new set of widgets and lock screen styles.
With Realme UI 7.0, the new AI Notify Brief will summarise non-urgent notifications into a personalised morning and evening briefing.
The AI-guided skin will also offer AI framing master that will identify the best framing.
Realme UI 7.0 claims to work smoothly with iPhones and Apple Watch Connect, allowing calls and messages to appear directly on Realme devices while syncing health data from Apple Watch.
Published – November 05, 2025 03:17 pm IST