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Commercial services of the country’s first underwater metro train commenced in Kolkata on Friday with hundreds of passengers erupting into jubilation on their first ride.A train began its journey from the Howrah Maidan station on the East-West metro corridor of Kolkata at 7 am with loud cheers and claps from commuters, while another started cruising from Esplanade station at the same time.Hundreds of commuters thronged the stations in the early morning to be part of the “first-day first underwater metro” bandwagon. At the…

Apple is reportedly in discussions with Google over the prospect of bringing Google’s Gemini AI engine to iPhone.Reported by Mark Gurman for Bloomberg, a “blockbuster agreement that would shake up the AI industry,” is said to be in the works. Gurman reports that the two companies are in “active negotiations to let Apple license Gemini, Google’s set of generative AI models.”We’ve heard rumors of iOS 18 receiving a major AI boost ahead of its reveal later this year, but with Google on side, the iPhone’s AI capabilities…

Salk Institute’s groundbreaking research, as part of the BRAIN Initiative, analyzed 2 million mouse brain cells, revealing intricate details about brain cell types and gene regulation, enhancing the understanding of brain functions and disorders. (Artist’s concept.) Credit: SciTechDaily.comResearchers at Salk catalog all the chemical changes to the genetic structure that orchestrate cell behavior in the mouse brain, producing the most detailed atlas ever of the diversity and connections of neurons in the mouse brain.Salk…

By some accounts, the law has helped spur hundreds of billions of dollars in private investment into projects that could create nearly 200,000 jobs—and get this: eight of the 10 congressional districts set to receive the biggest clean-energy investments announced in recent quarters are led by Republicans, according to one analysis (and backed up by others).  A disproportionate amount of the money is also flowing into low-income areas and “energy communities,” or regions that previously produced fossil fuels, according…

One of LA’s loveliest cinemas – the huge, sentinel Village Theater in Westwood - has been bought by Jason Reitman, Steven Spielberg, Christopher Nolan, Lulu Wang, Chloé Zhao, Guillermo del Toro, Alexander Payne, Alfonso Cuarón, Ryan Coogler, Bradley Cooper, Gina Prince-Bythewood and lots of other film-makers.The news has a hint of early Hollywood about it when, in 1919, four very different film-makers – Charlie Chaplin, Mary Pickford, Douglas Fairbanks and DW Griffith – threw their hats into the industrial ring to found…

Almost every iOS update seems to have one bug or another. If you're someone who relies on your iPhone, you might be tempted to delay the update for a few days so you can see just how buggy this release is, or maybe even wait for the iOS 17.4.1 bug fix release that -- inevitably -- will be rolled out soon after.Because iOS updates usually are brimming with security updates, I don't recommend waiting. If you insist on taking this course of action, you do need to make sure that your iPhone isn't going to automatically update…

The EU's milestone legislation known as the Digital Services Act demands that digital companies crack down on illegal and problematic content.Since August the law has applied to very large platforms, with more than 45 million active monthly users in the European Union, and the world's biggest tech firms face major fines if they fall foul of it.Elevate Your Tech Prowess with High-Value Skill CoursesOffering CollegeCourseWebsiteIndian School of BusinessISB Professional Certificate in Product ManagementVisitMITMIT Technology…

Bottom trawling significantly contributes to atmospheric carbon emissions by disturbing ocean sediments, a study finds. This method not only harms marine ecosystems but also releases vast amounts of carbon dioxide, doubling the emissions from the global fishing fleet’s fuel use. Immediate policy action is urged to address this overlooked source of carbon pollution and mitigate its impact on climate change and ocean health.A landmark study has uncovered that bottom trawling contributes to the release of as much as 370…

Europe on Friday moved a step closer to adopting rules governing the use of artificial intelligence and AI models such as Microsoft-backed ChatGPT after EU countries endorsed a political deal reached in December.The rules, proposed by the European Commission three years ago, aim to set a global standard for a technology used in a vast swathe of industries from banking and retail to the car and airline sectors. They also set parameters for the use of AI for military, crime and security purposes. EU industry chief Thierry…

Well-kempt mansions dot Montview Boulevard in Denver’s Park Hill neighborhood, but the two-story Italianate house at the corner of Elm Street stands out. It’s surrounded by metal fencing, and the property’s rusty wrought-iron gate and overgrown lawn signal the property’s decay. When Denver couple Mark and Marianne Rinehart purchased the 90-year-old house for $2.5 million in September 2022, they envisioned their “forever home,” with a large yard for their two young sons to romp around. But, then, they consulted builders…