Category: scince & tech
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How to Use WhatsApp’sApp is introducing a new password-based security system to New Password Feature
CALIFORNIA: WhatsApp is introducing a new password-based security system to strengthen protection for user accounts. Currently, WhatsApp’s two-step verification relies on a traditional six-digit PIN. Under the new system, users will be able to use a password containing a combination of letters and numbers instead. The company says the change is designed to provide stronger…
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Pluto’s planet comeback? Astronomers reopen debate
Scientists look again to a controversial decision twenty years later August 2026 will mark 20 years since one of astronomy’s biggest debates was finally put to bed: an argument over whether Pluto is officially a planet. Pluto had all of its major planet status status stripped and the number of planets that make up our…
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August 2026 lunar eclipse: Where and when to watch
A dramatic celestial occurrence will occur on the overnight hours of 27-28 August 2026 when the Earth is in perfect position, between the Sun and the Moon. This will cause a partial lunar eclipse, however, most of the lunar diameter – about 93% ( and around 96% of its surface area) will be within the…
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Samsung secures official hardware partnership for Call of Duty Modern Warfare 4
Samsung has entered into a partnership with Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4, positioning itself as the official provider of TVs, monitors, soundbars, and Wi-Fi speakers for the highly anticipated title, which launches on October 23. Through this collaboration, Modern Warfare 4 will support Samsung’s HDR10+ Gaming format, a technology that enhances color accuracy and…
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AI-driven surge in bond yields could be next risk for markets and growth
LONDON: Market gauges of inflation-adjusted borrowing costs have shot to their highest in more than a decade across major economies as AI companies and governments ramp up bond sales, raising risks for stock markets and the world economy. Real yields are the returns that a bond investor demands above inflation and are an important indicator…
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iPhone 18 Pro display costs slashed as Apple battles rising memory prices
Apple is set to launch the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max in the coming weeks, and many people expect prices to surge. However, the company has reportedly found a supply chain advantage that might help keep those price hikes in check. Industry sources cited in South Korea’s DealSite report say Apple has…
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Virtual Pigeons deliver messages in new messenger app
One new mobile app deliberately aims to slow down digital communication. Carrier Pidge, developed by Noah Iarrobino, an iOS developer, offers a satirical, modern interpretation of the classic communication method using virtual carrier pigeons travelling in real GPS-based time and distances. Here’s how Carrier Pidge works: Each text is bundled on a virtual pigeon’s legs; the…
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Google Pixel 11 series officially launched with upgraded storage and design
Google introduced its new Pixel 11 series on Tuesday, expanding its flagship lineup with the Pixel 11, Pixel 11 Pro, Pixel 11 Pro XL, and Pixel 11 Pro Fold. The latest models bring notable improvements in durability, design, and storage, aiming to address user feedback and keep pace with competitors. The standard Pixel 11 debuts…
