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- YouTube releases new AI features for creators within its Studio app
YouTube is adding new features to generate ideas and monitor the performance of thumbnails.
Technology · DigiTechNepal · - YouTube’s new ‘Short Series’ feature brings episodic viewing to Shorts
As microdrama apps gain traction, YouTube is clearly betting that episodic short-form storytelling will stick around. And that the format belongs on Shorts. At its Made On YouTube event on Wednesday, the company…
Technology · DigiTechNepal · - YouTube adds new creator tools like video A/B testing, dynamic thumbnails, and live dubbing
Many of these tools hinge on using generative AI to try out a variety of different tactics on a video to find what works best.
Technology · DigiTechNepal · - StrictlyVC at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026: Inside the changing rules of venture capital
StrictlyVC joins TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 to discuss the changing VC landscape thanks to AI. Get your Investor Pass to join this exclusive session. Save $200 before September 25, 11:59 p.m. PT.
Technology · DigiTechNepal · - Kathmandu University founding vice-chancellor Suresh Raj Sharma dies
Sharma, 86, played a key role in the development of technical and higher education in Nepal.
Public affairs · DigiGovNepal · - Flydubai begins regular international flights from Pokhara
The daily Dubai-Pokhara service opens a new international air link for the tourism hub, with passengers also able to connect to more than 250 cities through Dubai.
Technology · DigiTechNepal · - How Nepal can lead the global climate charge at UNGA 81 and beyond
From building global alliances at UNGA 81 to rallying vulnerable nations for COP31, former assistant secretary-general of the UN outlines a roadmap for urgent climate action and financing.
Places · DigiGeoNepal · - BP Highway to close at night in Kavrepalanchok from September 24 to 28 amid flood risk
Authorities will stop vehicles from using the highway from 5 pm to 5 am, while the weather office has urged people to postpone long-distance travel from September 25 to 27.
Public affairs · DigiGovNepal · - NASA’s Hubble Seeks Lensed Supernova, Marks 200,000 Orbits
NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope completed its 200,000th orbit around Earth on Sept. 19, marking another new milestone for an observatory that continues to transform our understanding of the universe. Hubble has traveled…
Science & future · DigiSciFiNepal · - Hong Kong to welcome 1.29 million mainland Chinese visitors for National Day break
Hong Kong is expected to welcome about 1.29 million mainland Chinese travellers over the National Day “golden week” break, with city authorities planning to step up crowd management and tighten supervision of tour…
World · DigiNepal International · - Eleven killed in mass shooting at house in South Africa
One of those killed is believed to be a pregnant woman, police said.
World · DigiNepal International · - US Air Force to shut down research centre focusing on Chinese military
The US Air Force is shutting down a major research centre dedicated to open-source analysis of the Chinese military’s air, space, cyber and missile capabilities. The China Aerospace Studies Institute (CASI) said in a…
World · DigiNepal International · - Silicon solar cells could cut satellite power costs by up to 90%
Switching to modern silicon solar cells could cut the cost of powering satellites by as much as 90% based on beginning-of-life (BOL) performance, according to a review led by the University of Surrey. The switch to…
Science & future · DigiSciFiNepal · - 3 days left to save up to $200 and make impactful connections at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026
3 days to save up to $200 on your TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 pass, plus 50% off a second. Make impactful connections with 10,000+ tech leaders. Last day to save is September 25, 11:59 p.m. PT. Register here.
Technology · DigiTechNepal · - UN poverty goal faces reality check
The UN wants to accelerate progress to end poverty by 2030, but people over the world say millions are still struggling.
World · DigiNepal International · - Can flurry of New York diplomacy lead to US-Iran diplomatic breakthrough?
Analysts say a deal this week is unlikely - core disagreements between Washington and Tehran remain unresolved.
World · DigiNepal International · - America gave up its rare earth edge. China took full advantage.
Decades of cheaper imports left US dependent on China for crucial rare earth processing.
Technology · DigiTechNepal · - Trump administration accuses banned media outlets of 'falsehoods' ahead of court hearing
The US Justice Department's response to a lawsuit filed by CNN, Politico and MS NOW also cites national security.
World · DigiNepal International · - Work on BP Highway upgrading to be suspended amid heavy rain forecast
Kathmandu, September 23 The government is preparing to suspend ongoing upgrading work on the BP Highway for a few days in view of the forecast of heavy rainfall across various parts of the country. Minister for…
Nepal · DigiNepal · - Flydubai begins commercial flights from Pokhara International Airport
Pokhara, September 23 Flydubai has started commercial flights from Pokhara Regional International Airport, with its first flight arriving from Dubai on Wednesday carrying 113 passengers. The Flydubai aircraft landed at…
Science & future · DigiSciFiNepal · - Rare pregnancy infections may triple the risk of autism
A major Swedish study of 3.7 million people has found that rare TORCH infections passed from a pregnant woman to the fetus are linked to much higher risks of autism and intellectual disability later in life. Children…
Science & future · DigiSciFiNepal · - AI leaders to brief UN amid warnings the technology could slip beyond human control
Altman plans to urge world leaders to adopt benchmarks for measuring AI capabilities and assessing the safeguards companies put in place as they develop the technology, an OpenAI executive told reporters on Tuesday.
Science & future · DigiSciFiNepal · - Kali Gandaki river settlements face rising flood risk
Around a dozen settlements along the river are exposed to sudden flooding, while authorities assess the threat from landslides and glacial hazards.
Public affairs · DigiGovNepal · - Seven decades of Nepal at the UN: From Chuda Prasad Sharma to KP Oli
From non-alignment and the concerns of small states to peace, development and climate justice, Nepal’s priorities at the UN General Assembly have evolved with the country’s politics and global challenges.
Public affairs · DigiGovNepal · - Xi-Trump summit: China’s state car has already proved a match for the US ‘Beast’
US President Donald Trump has made no secret of how little he agrees with his predecessor, Joe Biden, on many things. So, as Chinese President Xi Jinping is about to arrive in Washington on Wednesday, local time, there…
World · DigiNepal International · - Spotify’s is giving you the keys to its recommendation algorithm with US launch of ‘Taste Profile’
Spotify is rolling out Taste Profile to Premium users in the U.S., letting listeners see how the streamer understands their tastes and use natural language to reshape their recommendations
Technology · DigiTechNepal · - LinkedIn adds new tools to fight fake profiles and bogus work histories
LinkedIn is rolling out new verification tools that let members vouch for colleagues’ work experience and give companies more control over accounts that falsely claim to employ them.
Technology · DigiTechNepal · - PitPro’s first tire-changing robot goes live in Canada
The startup says its automated system can change four tires in under 15 minutes.
Technology · DigiTechNepal · - Daily Digest: The biggest stories, developments and updates of the day
Kathmandu, September 23 There is a lot happening every day. The Daily Digest brings together some of the most important stories and developments in one place—from Nepal’s latest affairs to international news, business,…
Nepal · DigiNepal · - Pakistan must ‘catch up’ with India in T20 cricket, says coach Hesson
Pakistan could face India in the knockouts of the Asian Games, where the world champions won gold in 2023.
World · DigiNepal International · - Abused children at higher risk of long-term health problems, Hong Kong NGO warns
Child abuse can impair victims’ development and increase their risk of long-term health problems such as obesity and heightened inflammatory responses, a Hong Kong NGO has said, calling for a tiered prevention strategy…
World · DigiNepal International · - Manaslu season ends without a summit as bad weather forces climbers to turn back
Kathmandu, September 22 Climbers who arrived in the Himalayas with dreams of standing atop Mount Manaslu have returned without reaching the summit this autumn, after persistent snowfall, strong winds and growing…
Places · DigiGeoNepal · - Dramatic eviction of woman aged 87 highlights Spain's housing shortage
The tenant of the flat in Madrid, Maricarmen, was unable to pay the rent set by the firm which recently bought it.
World · DigiNepal International · - AFCON 2027 qualifiers: Teams, top players, schedule, format, matches
The 2027 Africa Cup of Nations will be held in Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania, with 24 qualification spots up for grabs.
World · DigiNepal International · - Hurricane Polo downgraded but remains 'very powerful' off coast of Mexico
The large storm in the Pacific Ocean is being driven by warm waters caused by the El Niño weather phenomenon.
World · DigiNepal International · - Madhesh government begins printing and distributing driving licences itself
Janakpur, September 23 The Madhesh provincial government has started printing and distributing driving licences on its own, aiming to reduce the long waiting time faced by service recipients. The Ministry of Labour and…
Nepal · DigiNepal · - Comma’s hands-off driving tech under investigation after 2 fatal crashes
The investigation involves at least some crashes where it appears drivers were using "forked" versions of Comma's software.
Technology · DigiTechNepal · - Death toll from capsized ship in Indonesia rises to 26 as search continues for 109 missing passengers
Divers managed to break the windows of the cabins on Tuesday but could not enter due to murky water and strong currents, making it impossible to retrieve bodies that had already been spotted.
Nepal & the world · DigiForeignNepal · - These tropical trees breathe at night to survive drought
Some tropical trees have evolved a clever way to survive drought by taking in carbon dioxide at night, allowing them to keep their pores closed during the hot daytime and conserve water. By comparing three Clusia…
Science & future · DigiSciFiNepal · - What kind of international environment is China trying to build?
Nepal-China relations can advance simultaneously across development, connectivity, technology, trade, tourism, education, disaster management, multilateral diplomacy, and global governance.
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