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Wednesday, April 30, 2025

Massive molecular cloud found in cosmic backyard

A massive, hidden cloud near Earth reveals new clues about star birth, using light astronomers had never looked at before.

WhatsApp Web to support voice and video calls

Until now, voice and video calling on WhatsApp has been limited to its mobile apps and desktop clients for Windows and macOS.

Meta releases standalone AI app, competing with ChatGPT

Social media behemoth Meta unveiled its first standalone AI assistant app on Tuesday, challenging ChatGPT by giving users a direct path to its generative artificial intelligence models.

Samsung launches touch ready 4K projector with smart features

Samsung’s Premiere 5 offers 4K ultra-short-throw projection, touch interaction, smart features, and gaming in a compact, stylish form.

Google Photos tests face thumbnail feature 

Google Photos tests face thumbnails for faster recognition and easier browsing, letting users spot people in images without extra taps.

WhatsApp set to simplify voice message recording

WhatsApp introduces single-tap voice recording to make sending voice messages faster, easier, and more intuitive for users.

Apple to shift iPhone production to India — FT

The tech giant’s reported plans come amid an escalating trade war between the US and China, the top assembly site for the iPhone

Beijing sends fresh team to Tiangong for six months

China launches Shenzhou-20 to Tiangong, sending three astronauts on a six-month mission amid growing space ambitions.

WhatsApp rolls out ‘Advanced Chat Privacy’ to boost message protection

Advanced Chat Privacy is an optional setting that restricts how messages and media can be used or distributed outside WhatsApp.

Meta launches Edits as TikTok faces pressure in US

Mosseri noted that while Edits may resemble CapCut on the surface, it’s designed to serve a different audience.

Indian entrepreneur used ChatGPT to redesign room in viral makeover

Kamya Gupta used ChatGPT to redesign a room, blending AI with personal flair in a viral makeover for her parents.

OpenAI eyes Google Chrome in potential antitrust breakup

OpenAI shows interest in Chrome as DOJ targets Google’s dominance, raising stakes in the clash between search power and rising AI rivals.