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Open-World Video Games Are Basically Therapy With Side Quests

You know, those games where you can just wander off into the wild instead of doing the main mission (looking at you, Breath of the Wild players). Whether it’s cruising in GTA or building your dream cottage-core life in Minecraft, these games aren’t just entertaining they’re low-key mental health boosters. Life’s stressful deadlines, group projects, and the existential dread of…

GPT-4: Is It Really That Smart? The Tea on AI Math Skills

So, like, everyone’s been hyping up GPT-4, right? Saying it’s, like, a super genius AI that can do anything. But this new research paper is throwing some serious shade, especially when it comes to its maths abilities. Turns out, our fave AI might be a really good copycat and not the maths whiz we thought it was. Let’s get into…

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The Godfather of AI Thinks We’re Doomed (Maybe): Should We Be Worried?

This isn’t just another AI hype moment. Geoffrey Hinton, aka the “Godfather of AI” (and recent Nobel Prize winner), just dropped a bombshell: there’s now a 10-20% chance that AI could lead to humanity’s extinction in the next 30 years. Yeah, we’re talking endgame stuff. Asked on BBC Radio 4’s Today programme if he had changed his analysis of a…

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A ‘Mathematically Perfect’ Star Exists, and It’s Blowing Astronomers’ Minds

Alright, space enthusiasts, get ready for this: scientists have discovered a star system called HD 110067, and it’s the universe’s version of a flawless Insta reel loop. This system, located about 105 light-years away in the constellation Coma Berenices, has six planets orbiting in a perfectly synchronized rhythm. Think of it like celestial choreography but on a cosmic scale. What…

ISRO SpaDeX Mission: The Space Chaser vs. Target Showdown!

Hold on to your space helmets! ISRO just dropped the SpaDeX mission, and it’s giving serious NASA-meets-Mission Impossible vibes. Picture this: two spacecraft, “Chaser” and “Target,” vibing in a 470 km orbit, trying to pull off the ultimate space docking collab. Here’s how it’s going down: PSLV-C60 launched these 220 kg satellites into orbit, separating them by 10–20 km. From…

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AI Trends for 2025: What’s Coming Next?

As we move into 2025, Artificial Intelligence (AI) is set to revolutionize our world even further. But what exactly does the future hold? Let’s explore eight key trends in AI that will shape how we live and work. 1. Agentic AI: Think “Mission Impossible” Bots Imagine an AI assistant who doesn’t just answer questions but plans and executes tasks for…

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National Mathematics Day: Honouring the Legacy of Srinivasa Ramanujan

On December 22, India pauses to honour not just a man but a phenomenon the mathematical genius Srinivasa Ramanujan. Born on this day in 1887, Ramanujan transformed the world of numbers with his incredible insights and unmatched intuition. On National Mathematics Day, we celebrate his legacy and the timeless beauty of mathematics that connects us all. A Story of Sheer…

Google Unveils Android XR: A New OS for headsets and glasses

At Google I/O 2024, the tech giant announced Android XR, a cutting-edge operating system designed for extended reality (XR) devices, including mixed reality (MR) headsets and smart glasses. The launch is part of a broader initiative to establish a robust XR ecosystem in collaboration with Samsung and Qualcomm. A New Era of Immersive Technology Android XR is built on Google’s…