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If your SMS is not going through, it may be due to wrong SMSC number. To correct it, dial ##4636## or go to the message settings of the phone and update it. After saving the changes, restart the phone. SMS service on the new Airtel SIM starts within 24 hours. If you still face problems, reset the network or seek help from Airtel customer care.
Tesla is coming to India!
Tesla will start selling its electric cars in India by April 2025, with the first few models coming from the Berlin plant in Germany. The company has finalised the location for its first showroom in Aerocity, Delhi and BKC, Mumbai. Tesla has also started recruitment for positions such as technician, customer service manager and delivery specialist. Its first car in India may cost around ₹ 22 lakh. The government has reduced the import tax on expensive cars from 125% to 70%, making it easier for Tesla to come. Although the company has not confirmed to manufacture cars in India, it will buy car parts worth $1 billion from here.
Apple’s AI Image Playground accused of discrimination!
Apple’s AI-powered Image Playground app has been accused of discrimination. Machine learning scientist Jophem Gietema said that this app changes people’s skin color and hair texture in a wrong way. He noticed that there was a difference between the pictures made on the basis of job and sports. Apple has limited this app added in the iOS 18.2 update to cartoons and pictures only, but this does not seem to be enough. Earlier, similar allegations were made against Google’s AI model as well.
New AI tools in Google Meet!
A new tool called “Next Step” has been added to Google Meet, which will make a list of important tasks after the meeting, set the last date and assign it to the right person. Also, with the Live Caption History feature, users will be able to see captions for up to the last 30 minutes. Caption history will be available to everyone, while the “Next Step” feature will be available only to business and premium users.
Marvel Rivals team laid off despite success
NetEase has laid off the team behind Marvel Rivals, including game director Thaddeus Sasser, despite the game being a hit. The decision came just two months after the game’s release, when it had garnered 20 million players in 11 days. NetEase cited “changes made within the company” as the reason.
Uber’s new commission-free model
Uber has introduced a commission-free model for autorickshaw drivers in India. Now drivers will not pay commission to the company, but will pay a small subscription fee. The fare will be decided by the driver and the rider. This change is similar to companies like Rapido and Namma Yatri. Uber said it does not want to harm anyone, but regulations of different states are still a challenge.
Rare meteorite iron found in Iron Age artifacts in Poland
Rare meteorite iron was found in 4 of the 26 ancient iron objects belonging to the Lusatian culture of 750-600 BC in Poland. Scientific investigation revealed that this iron was found locally, not from afar. It contained more nickel, which made it look special and it may be an example of early design iron work.
Mira Muratti’s new AI startup!
Former OpenAI CTO Mira Muratti has started a new AI startup called Thinking Machine Lab, which includes more than 30 experts from OpenAI, Meta and Mistral. Two-thirds of the team are former employees of OpenAI. Barrett Zoff will be the technology head, while John Shulman will play the role of chief scientist. This company will work on connecting AI with human values and making it more safe and useful. Currently, it is in talks with investors to raise funds.
Google TV Streamer (4K) will soon get a new remote with illuminated buttons
Google TV Streamer (4K) will soon get a new remote with illuminated buttons, making it easy to use even in the dark. It will have a dedicated button to turn the lights on/off and three modes – off, normal and timer – can be found. The device supports 4K HDR, Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos and is priced at $99.99 (~Rs 8,390). It runs on Android TV OS and will suggest movies and shows of your choice with smart AI technology.
New revelation on Earth’s inner core!
New seismic data has revealed that the Earth’s inner core may not be completely solid. In a study of 121 earthquakes from 1991 to 2024, scientists saw unique changes in seismic waves, raising new questions about the structure and speed of the core. The research, published in Nature Geoscience, found that the slow motion of the core can also slightly change the Earth’s rotation speed and the length of the day. This discovery can help in understanding the magnetic and thermal fields of the Earth.
Fiverr Go: New AI platform for freelancers
Fiverr launched a new platform called Fiverr Go, through which freelancers can train AI (artificial intelligence) for their work and earn from it. It includes a tool to create personal AI and an AI assistant, which will currently be available only to select top freelancers. The platform will work for services like voiceover, graphic design, writing and digital marketing. Freelancers will be able to decide for themselves how much their AI-created content will cost. AI chatbots will help in interacting with customers and providing business-related information. At a price of $25/month, developers will also be able to create new apps and products using this platform.
HP buys Humane’s AI Pin startup
HP bought Humane’s software and employees for $116 million, but the AI Pin device will be discontinued. AI Pins will not work after February 28 due to poor performance and technical difficulties. Now HP will use Humane’s Cosmos AI system in its computers and printers.
Meta’s first AI event LlamaCon on April 29!
Meta announced the LlamaCon event to be held on April 29, where the company will talk about its new Llama 4 AI model and open-source AI tools. According to reports, Meta plans to spend $80 billion on AI projects in 2024. Apart from this, the company’s annual event Meta Connect will be held on September 17-18, in which metaverse, virtual reality and AI glasses will be discussed.
🚨 Ancient Egyptian farming discovered!
In 1920, a 4,000-year-old wooden granary (granary) model was found from the tomb of Egyptian official Meketre, which shows the process of storing grain and keeping accounts. This 74.9×56×36.5 cm model has 15 small statues, which are seen picking grains and writing records. The fertile land of the Nile River was the center of Egyptian agriculture, where the king (Pharaoh) looked after the distribution of grain. 24 more models were also found in the tomb, including scenes of fig gardens and boats. These historical objects are now kept in the Metropolitan Museum in New York and the Egyptian Museum in Cairo.
