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Author: Adarsh V.K

Adarsh V.K, Co-Founder and Editor at ReturnByte, writes about technology and consumer gadgets. He has been covering the technology beat for over seven years. Adarsh is also a web developer who contributes to ReturnByte front-end tech. You can follow him @_adarsh_vk on Instagram.
The cluster of sunspots spotted can send a solar storm towards Earth today. (Representative Image) (nasa.gov) Space 

Earth Alert: Solar Storm Imminent!

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Researchers are expressing concerns over a significant increase in solar activity cases, which has long been a focal point of study for space scientists due to its potential impact on Earth. Consequently, space agencies such as ESA and NASA diligently monitor the Sun and its solar activity using their advanced instruments. NASA has recently spotted a huge array of sunspots heading towards Earth. According to reports, this sunspot region has started releasing solar storms that could enter the Earth’s atmosphere anytime soon. Check here to see what reports have been…

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Aditya-L1 will be placed in a halo orbit around the Lagrangian Point 1 (L1), which is 1.5 million km from the Earth in the direction of the Sun Space 

India’s Solar Mission: Ready for Launch! All the Details on Aditya L1 Spacecraft’s Final Phase

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India’s first solar research mission, the Aditya L1 spacecraft, is nearing its final phase. ISRO chief S Somanath said on Saturday that the Aditya spacecraft is expected to complete maneuvers and reach L1 by January 7, 2024. “Aditya is doing well and is almost ready for its final phase,” Somanath told PTI. Recently, the Indian Space Agency reported that Aditya-L1’s High Energy L1 Orbiting X-ray Spectrometer (HEL1OS) detected a sudden burst of energy from a solar flare. This flare occurred on October 29, just under two months after the launch…

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 These updates resolve critical, important and moderate vulnerabilities that could lead to arbitrary code execution and security feature bypass. News 

Adobe Users: Urgent Update Needed – Indian Govt Warns of Security Risk!

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The Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In) under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology has issued a critical warning about several vulnerabilities in Adobe applications. These vulnerabilities could allow an attacker to bypass security restrictions on the targeted system. According to India’s cyber agency, several vulnerabilities have been reported in Adobe products that allow an attacker to bypass security restrictions, execute arbitrary code remotely, expose sensitive information and execute denial-of-service conditions on a targeted system. The agency has recommended users of these Adobe applications to quickly install the necessary patches.…

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NASA is conducting an asteroid exploration project called Psyche mission. Know what ISRO chief Somanath says about India undertaking such a mission. (Pixabay) Space 

Find Out What ISRO Chief Has to Say About India’s Asteroid Mission: Will We Follow in NASA’s Footsteps?

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On October 13, NASA successfully initiated the Psyche mission, launching it from Launch Complex 39A at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida. Utilizing a SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket, this mission aims to investigate the metal-rich asteroid known as Psyche. The objectives of the Psyche mission encompass the examination of the asteroid’s core, surface, the relative ages of different regions, and more. This endeavor has generated considerable enthusiasm among both the scientific community and the general public worldwide. Consequently, people are curious to learn about the possibility of India embarking on…

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The India-EU MoU will “enhance resilience in the semiconductor supply chain”, says Union minister Ashwini Vaishnaw. (Ashwini Vaishnaw/X) News 

India and EU Join Forces to Strengthen Semiconductor Supply Chain!

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India and the European Union (EU) have strengthened their technology collaboration by signing a Memorandum of Understanding on the semiconductor ecosystem on November 24. The initial agreement was signed by Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnav and the EU Commissioner for Internal Market Thierry Breton. Under the agreement, India and the EU will exchange experiences and best practices, and identify opportunities for collaboration to enhance the semiconductor ecosystem, among other objectives. Vaishnaw announced at X and published, “India and EU sign MoU to deepen semiconductor ecosystem cooperation and improve semiconductor supply chain…

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India's Aditya-L1 mission is underway, and many other countries like China, Japan, US and others have their own solar missions. (ISRO Facebook) News 

Solar Missions Soar High: India, Japan, and China Take the Lead!

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India has taken a significant step in exploring the sun by launching the Aditya-L1 mission on September 2. After a successful Trajectory Correction Maneuver on October 6, the spacecraft is now heading towards the Lagrange point L-1, located 1.5 million kilometers away from Earth and facing the sun. The main objective of the Aditya-L1 mission is to study the immediate impact of the sun on space weather. India is not the only country involved in solar missions, as Japan, China, and others have also embarked on similar ventures. Japan Back…

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The primary focus of this agreement will be establishing resilient semiconductor supply chains and fostering joint innovation endeavours News 

India Joins US and Japan in EU Semiconductor Ecosystem Agreement

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India and the European Commission have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on semiconductors, marking a key milestone in their budding technological alliance. EU Vice-President Valdis Dombrovskis and Vice-President Věra Jourová along with Foreign Minister S Jaishankar, Electronics and IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw and Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal gathered to assess the progress of EU-India trade. and the Technology Council (TTC) and laid the groundwork for future ministerial discussions. During the discussions, Union Minister Vaishnaw and Internal Market Commissioner Thierry Breton signed a key agreement outlining a strategic roadmap for…

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E-commerce platform Vijay Sales is offering a massive discount on the iPhone 14. The base model of the iPhone 14 is available at a 19 pet cent discount, bringing down the price from Rs 79,900 to Rs 64,900 News 

Unmissable Deals: Get the Latest iPhones at Unbeatable Prices on Black Friday!

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Black Friday is here and this might be the right time to buy electronic gadgets as they are available at discounted prices. Many online shopping platforms already offer discounts on Apple’s most popular products and accessories, including AirPods, iPad, MacBook and many others. Online shopping platform Vijay Sales is offering a huge discount on iPhone 14. The base model of the iPhone 14 is available at a discount of 19 pet cents, bringing the price down from Rs 79,900 to Rs 64,900. The company is also offering up to Rs…

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Union Minister Rajeev Chandrasekhar informed social media platforms about the decision after a meeting on deepfakes. News 

Deepfakes Beware: Indian Government Issues Stern Warning to Social Media Platforms!

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The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) has announced that social media companies will have seven days to adjust their terms of service and other policies to address deep-fakes and other potential user inconveniences related to India’s artificial intelligence (AI). laws and regulations. Union Minister Rajeev Chandrasekhar announced the decision on social media platforms after a meeting on deep fakes. He mentioned that content that violates Rule 3(1)b of the current IT rules, which requires certain content to be removed within 36 hours of user complaints, could face action.…

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During the course of the presentation, Moniruzzaman accidentally displayed a file from Valeo, proving he stole its tech secrets News 

Nvidia Sued for Alleged Theft of Trade Secrets Through Video Call Screensharing Error

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Automotive technology company Valeo has sued graphics chip giant Nvidia after a video call screen sharing between the two companies showed data “stolen” from Valeo, accusing Nvidia of saving hundreds of millions of dollars in those “stolen trade secrets.” According to the lawsuit filed against Nvidia, the company’s senior executive Muhammad Moniruzzaman made this mistake while giving a web presentation to a team at his former employer, Valeo. During the show, Moniruzzaman accidentally showed Valeo a file that showed he had stolen its technical secrets, reports The Verge. Valeo claimed…

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Apple sees the iPhones being an aspirational product in India but other products are costly and a luxury for one reason. News 

Why iPhones Are A Smash In India But Macs and iPads Are Not: The Surprising Reason!

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Apple has definitely grown as a brand in the Indian smartphone market with special deals and offers on old iPhones and the appeal of new iPhones. Industry numbers clearly show its growing market share and you can get an idea of its demand from the number of people using iPhone around you these days. Apple’s upcoming results will also show these numbers, especially iPhone sales in the final months of the quarter. However, the company may have to revise its strategy for other products such as MacBooks and iPads in…

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iQOO 12 will be the first phone in India to launch with the flagship chip from Qualcomm and other new features. News 

Experience Android 14 First on the iQOO 12 – India’s First Non-Pixel Phone!

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The iQOO 12 will be launched in India as the country’s first Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 smartphone, but the brand will have another first when the product is announced next month. iQOO has confirmed that the brand’s new flagship phone will come with Android 14, making it the first non-Pixel phone to have the version in the country. The iQOO will continue to use Vivo’s Funtouch OS skin and will therefore be based on Android 14, which is definitely good to see from the company as more Android 14-based phones…

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In the letter, reviewed by Bloomberg, Cohere CEO Aidan Gomez said that the effective altruism movement, which aims to quantify how to do the most good for humanity, has become dogmatic and self-aggrandizing. (Bloomberg) News 

OpenAI Drama Sparks Controversy as Cohere CEO Criticizes Effective Altruism

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In a letter to his staff on Wednesday, the CEO of Cohere, an artificial intelligence startup, expressed his disapproval of the effective altruism movement and individuals excessively worried about the potential dangers of an AI doomsday, referring to them as “self-righteous.” The artificial intelligence industry is increasingly divided between those who demand caution and restraint in the development of the technology, and those who want to move quickly. That tension was on full display last week amid a rift between OpenAI CEO Sam Altman and board members who fired him…

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JioCinema has gone down for many users. The issue occurred while the platform was hosting the live stream of the 1st T20 match between India and Australia. (JioCinema) News 

Outage Hits JioCinema During India-Australia T20 Match – Fans Fume!

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Many users experienced an outage on Reliance Jio’s streaming platform JioCinema while it was live-streaming the India vs Australia 1st T20 match. Several users reported that the viewership reached 8 crores before the platform started glitching. Mobile users were constantly prompted to update the app to access content, despite having already updated it. On the website, users encountered lagging issues and were unable to play videos. It is worth noting that this issue is only affecting certain users, as others have reported being able to watch content on the platform…

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Government of India plans to slap penalties on Platforms and creators of deepfake videos. (Shutterstock) News 

Stop Deepfakes Now! India to Impose Strict Penalties for Creators and Platforms

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The Government of India is taking a crucial step to combat the growing threat of deepfake videos by introducing new regulations or amending existing laws. Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw has revealed that the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) has a plan in place to address the pressing need for trust in society and democracy. Deepfakes, which are highly realistic fake videos or audio, have become a major concern, especially after the rapid spread of such content featuring Bollywood actresses, models, and other celebrities. The ministry attributes the widespread…

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According to Counterpoint Research, the market share of domestic manufacturing reached the highest ever at 82 per cent, compared to just 4 per cent a year ago. Gadgets 

India’s Smartwatch Boom: Fire-Boltt Leads 21% Surge in Q3 Shipments!

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India’s smartwatch shipments grew 21 percent (year-on-year) in the third quarter (July-September) of 2023 with Fire-Bolt leading the market, a new report showed on Thursday. According to Counterpoint Research, the market share of domestic manufacturing was the highest ever, 82 percent, compared to only 4 percent a year ago. The growth in the third quarter was boosted by the high inventory growth of sales during the October holiday season. “In this quarter, we saw features like larger screens and OLEDs continue to trickle down to lower price ranges. As a…

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Binance was used by terrorists, hackers and sanctions violators to move billions of dollars. (REUTERS) News 

Binance’s Lapses: A Gateway for Terrorists, Hackers, and Sanctions Violators

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According to US prosecutors, Binance Holdings Ltd. had insufficient regulations in place for cryptocurrency transactions on its exchange, allowing terrorists, hackers, and individuals violating sanctions to utilize it as a means to transfer billions of dollars for an extended period of time. Binance and CEO Changpeng Zhao pleaded guilty to criminal charges on Tuesday, admitting they failed to implement basic anti-money laundering measures that are the basis of the government’s efforts to control the flow of dirty money worldwide. Binance will pay $4.3 billion, while Zhao will step down as…

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After a 5-day topsy-turvey saga, Sam Altman will be reinstated as the CEO of OpenAI. (AFP) News 

Who Survived the OpenAI Board Shakeup? Find Out Now!

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Sam Altman’s unexpected comeback as the CEO of OpenAI on Tuesday, following his recent dismissal, marks the culmination of a turbulent phase that exposed significant conflicts within the Artificial Intelligence community. The board that fired Altman as CEO of ChatGPT’s creator has been almost completely replaced following a worker revolt, cementing his position at the helm of the company. The only survivor in the boardroom in the new Altman era is Adam D’Angelo, CEO of the question-and-answer website Quora. He will be joined by former Salesforce co-CEO Bret Taylor and…

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OpenAI engineers earn 8-12.5% more than non-AI counterparts. (REUTERS) News 

Leveraging Rare Skillsets: OpenAI Engineers Reap $800K a Year!

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The reinstatement of Chief Executive Officer Sam Altman by OpenAI came as a response to the threat of mass resignations from numerous employees. This incident underscores the significant influence that highly valued workers in the tech industry currently possess. AI engineers earn 8-12.5% more than non-AI engineers, according to an analysis published in May by compensation data platform Levels.fyi. The most common salary range for engineering positions listed on OpenAI’s website is $200,000 to $370,000, although a handful of specialized roles are advertised at between $300,000 and $450,000, said Roger…

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Windows Hello is the biometric security feature for laptop users that has let you sign in without using passwords. News 

Fingerprinting Your PC: Is Your Security at Risk?

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Microsoft released Windows Hello as a password-free option for Windows laptops. You can log in to your computer using a PIN code, face recognition or fingerprint sensor. The company has made big claims that its Hello security is reliable and not that easy to bypass. Well, a team of researchers has proven otherwise by cracking the fingerprint scanner on Dell, Lenovo, and Microsoft laptops. The most interesting part of these details is that Microsoft asked security researchers to test the security levels of fingerprint scanners on laptops today. The company…

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