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JN.1 now responsible for 62% of Covid-19 cases in US: CDC

Jan 6, 2024

New York, Jan 6 (IANS) The highly transmissible JN.1, from the lineage of Omicron, is the predominant Covid-19 variant, causing 62 per cent of SAR-CoV-2 cases in the US, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates. The CDC’s latest estimates released on Friday predicted a range of 55 per cent to 68 per cent of cases -- an…

Japan’s XRISM satellite showcases 1st look at X-ray cosmos

Jan 6, 2024

Washington, Jan 6 (IANS) Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency's (JAXA) X-ray Imaging and Spectroscopy Mission (XRISM) observatory has released a first look at the unprecedented data it will collect when science operations begin later this…

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Incase to relaunch Microsoft-branded PC accessories this year

Jan 6, 2024

San Francisco, Jan 6 (IANS) Microsoft-branded mice, keyboards and PC accessories will return to life as Incase, a leading global design-driven carry and protection brand, has announced it will re-launch products from the Microsoft…

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Surge in Covid, flu cases in US brings back mask mandates in hospitals

Jan 5, 2024

New York, Jan 5 (IANS) Many hospitals across several US states have brought back the mask mandates, even as the country is seeing a fresh wave of Covid-19 cases, driven by the highly transmissible JN.1 variant, as well as flu.The Centers…

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Qualcomm unveils new chip for more realistic mixed reality experiences

Jan 5, 2024

San Francisco, Jan 5 (IANS) Chip-maker Qualcomm has announced a new Snapdragon chipset to create more realistic, detailed experiences in mixed reality (MR) and virtual reality (VR) with higher GPU frequency.The Snapdragon XR2+ Gen 2…

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Musk’s SpaceX sues US labour agency after being accused of illegally firing workers

Jan 5, 2024

San Francisco, Jan 5 (IANS) Elon Musk-run SpaceX has sued the US National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) after the agency filed a complaint against SpaceX, saying it illegally fired eight employees for criticising its CEO.In a lawsuit filed…

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Google working on advanced AI chatbot Bard powered by Gemini Ultra

Jan 5, 2024

San Francisco, Jan 5 (IANS) Google is reportedly working on an advanced version of its AI chatbot called Bard that will be available via a paid subscription.Called “Bard Advanced”, the upgraded version of ChatGPT and Microsoft Copilot rival…

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Lawsuit against Snap over fentanyl overdose deaths can proceed: US judge

Jan 5, 2024

San Francisco, Jan 5 (IANS) A US judge has ruled that a lawsuit against social media giant Snap for allegedly facilitating illicit drug deals involving fentanyl that resulted in a series of drug overdoses among young people can…

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ChatGPT maker OpenAI to open online GPT store next week

Jan 5, 2024

New Delhi, Jan 5 (IANS) ChatGPT developer OpenAI is set to officially open its online GPT Store next week where users can sell and share customised AI models based on the company’s large language models (LLMs).In an email to people signed…

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Microsoft aims to add Copilot key to Windows PC keyboards

Jan 4, 2024

New Delhi, Jan 4 (IANS) Microsoft on Thursday introduced a new Copilot key to the Windows PC keyboards, which when hit will launch the Copilot in Windows experience, making it easier to use Copilot in your daily life."The Copilot key joins…

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