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Qualcomm Patches Three Zero-days Exploited by Hackers

Image Credits: TechcrunchChipmaker Qualcomm released patches on Monday to address multiple vulnerabilities affecting dozens of its chips, including three zero-day flaws that may be used in ongoing hacking campaigns.The company credited Google’s Threat Analysis Group (TAG), which monitors state-sponsored cyberattacks, for identifying the zero-days potentially exploited in targeted attacks.Google Reported Zero-Day Vulnerabilities to Qualcomm...

Vertical Photovoltaics: Singapore Unveils Super-Energy Trees

Credit: FuturoprossimoSingapore has introduced the world’s first vertical solar forest—18 striking “supertrees” that generate 67,000 kWh annually, reshaping the future of sustainable architecture.Solar panels have traditionally been seen as more practical than beautiful. But Singapore’s urban planners challenged that notion. At Gardens by the Bay, they’ve created the first global example of vertical photovoltaics...

3 Game-Changing Energy Breakthroughs That Will Disrupt the Fossil Fuel Industry

Credit: FuturoprossimoThree groundbreaking energy innovations are coming together to form a perfect storm—one that could mark the end of oil and coal as we know them.Remember how the iPhone brought Nokia’s reign to an abrupt end? Something just as monumental is about to shake up the energy sector. Three distinct discoveries—each one revolutionary on...

iOS 19: Possible New Features and Updates From Apple

Image Credits: Sebastian Ng/SOPA Images/LightRocket / Getty ImagesAs Apple gets ready to reveal iOS 19 at WWDC 2025 on Monday, numerous rumors have emerged—ranging from a possible name change for the OS to a complete redesign influenced by the Vision Pro, and more.Here’s a summary of the most talked-about features expected in iOS 19.Possible...

Adobe Releases Beta Version of Photoshop App for Android

ImageCredits: TechcrunchAndroid users can now access Photoshop on their mobile devices. On Tuesday, Adobe announced the release of the beta version of its Photoshop app for Android, arriving four months after the iPhone version debuted.The app includes many of the same editing tools found on the desktop version—such as layering and masking—adapted for mobile...

Google’s SynthID Detects AI Content—But What Is AI ‘Watermarking’ and Does It Work?

Image Credit: PixabayLast month, Google announced SynthID Detector, a tool that can identify AI-generated text, images, videos, and audio. There are some limitations. Currently, the tool is only accessible to "early testers" via a waitlist.Also, SynthID mainly works with content generated by Google AI services like Gemini (text), Veo (video), Imagen (images), or  Lyria...

Scalable Method Supports The Creation Of Self-Healing, Flexible Transistors And Circuits

Image Credits: PixabayRecent technological progress has led to the creation of a diverse array of increasingly advanced wearable and implantable devices, capable of monitoring physiological signals or delivering precise therapeutic interventions to specific areas of the body. Since these devices—especially implantables—are meant to function in dynamic biological environments over extended periods, they must be...

Early Joby Investor May Become Top Saudi Distributor

Image Credits:TechcrunchJoby Aviation has signed a preliminary agreement with investor and Saudi conglomerate Abdul Latif Jameel (ALJ) to distribute up to 200 electric aircraft, valued at around $1 billion over the next few years.If finalized, the deal could give Joby a rapid route to commercializing its electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft in...

Tesla Submits New Robotaxi Trademark Applications Following Stalled Earlier Effort

Image Credits:David Paul Morris/Bloomberg / Getty ImagesTesla has filed new trademark applications for the phrase “Tesla Robotaxi” after earlier efforts to secure trademarks for its upcoming self-driving vehicle service faced setbacks.Trademark Hurdles for “Robotaxi” and “Cybercab”Back in October 2024, the company applied to trademark the terms “Robotaxi” and “Cybercab.” However, the U.S. Patent and...

TikTok Launches ‘TikTok for Artists,’ a Music Insights Platform

Image Credits: PixabayTikTok officially launched TikTok for Artists on Tuesday, a new music insights platform aimed at helping artists grow their careers. The launch follows a two-month test phase in select countries.The platform is designed to support artists and their teams in connecting with fans, enhancing promotion, and guiding content strategy on TikTok. It...