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- What happens to mathematics when AI becomes an oracle?
Mathematician Steven Strogatz discusses his new book, Big Math: The Hidden Codes That Run Our World.
Technology · DigiTechNepal · - Nvidia hires major New York law firm to investigate Jensen Huang affair
The appointment was made after it emerged Jensen Huang had an affair with a woman believed to be a spy for China.
World · DigiNepal International · - Meghan's father Thomas Markle detained for allegedly cutting off ankle monitor, officials say
The 82-year-old was placed under house detention in Florida last week after being charged over possession of child sex abuse material.
World · DigiNepal International · - OpenAI, Anthropic face new oversight as New York’s AI safety law takes effect
New York is preparing to enforce its sweeping AI safety law, requiring major developers like OpenAI and Anthropic to register, disclose safety practices, and report critical incidents or face fines.
Technology · DigiTechNepal · - China mocks US ‘congratulations’ over Dominican closure of Chinese-run factory
China’s embassy in Santo Domingo accused the United States on Monday evening of “sinister intentions” and mocked Washington for “congratulating” the Dominican Republic on closing a Chinese-run cardboard factory. The…
World · DigiNepal International · - Proximal Ventures raises debut fund to back startups bringing AI to drug development
Former SignalFire investor Sahir Raoof raises $27.5M for new fund targeting AI in pharma
Technology · DigiTechNepal · - X-energy gets green light to build its first small modular nuclear reactors
X-energy received a construction permit from the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission to build four reactors in Texas.
Technology · DigiTechNepal · - Webb's controversial 'little red dots' may finally have an explanation
Astronomers may have solved one of the biggest mysteries uncovered by NASA's James Webb Space Telescope (JWST), using sophisticated simulations to show that enigmatic objects known as "little red dots" (LRDs) are likely…
Science & future · DigiSciFiNepal · - Gravitational waves hint at black holes born from failed supernovae
When the most massive stars in the universe die, they often detonate in fiery supernovae, dramatically blasting most of their matter into space. The remaining stellar cores collapse into neutron stars and, sometimes,…
Science & future · DigiSciFiNepal · - All 7 Anthropic founders will each cash out about $250M in IPO
Each of the seven co-founders plans to sell exactly the same number of shares in the IPO, which would bring each of them about $250 million in cash at the midpoint of the price range while leaving the group in control…
Technology · DigiTechNepal · - Google Fi adds support for a second 5G network, won't say which one
Fi has always supported T-Mobile, but the new one? Google won't say.
Technology · DigiTechNepal · - Canada’s Carney to raise election meddling concerns in talks with China’s Xi
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said on Tuesday that he would stress the importance of “non-interference in our affairs by China” when he meets President Xi Jinping later this month. A 2025 public inquiry into…
World · DigiNepal International · - Rubio says no need for major combat operations against Iran
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio says there is “no need” for further major combat operations against Iran
World · DigiNepal International · - Oura to acquire AI-native primary care startup Counsel Health for $625M
The deal comes a few weeks after Oura postponed its up to $2.2 billion IPO indefinitely, citing “uncertainty in the IPO market.”
Technology · DigiTechNepal · - NASA Invites Media, Public to Join Voyager 1 One-Light Day Activities
Launched nearly 50 years ago in 1977, NASA’s Voyager 1 on Wednesday, Nov. 18 will have traveled one light-day from Earth, which is more than 16 billion miles (25.9 billion kilometers). Voyager 1 is the most distant…
Science & future · DigiSciFiNepal · - US Senate advances major bill boosting energy infrastructure
Rare bipartisan bill requires data centres to pay for infrastructure, but environmental groups say it falls short.
World · DigiNepal International · - Pixel phones getting new icon styles, Create My Widget, and more in November Pixel Drop
Spruce up your home screen with expanded custom icons and AI-generated widgets.
Technology · DigiTechNepal · - Free video-streaming service Tubi lets users share curated watchlists now
User-based recommendations could make it easier to find stuff to watch on Tubi.
Technology · DigiTechNepal · - PSI is trying to make a business out of AI-driven scientific discovery
PSI used an unreleased Anthropic model to answer a fundamental question about quantum computing that scientists have pursued for nearly two decades.
Technology · DigiTechNepal · - OpenAI rolls out new business profiles, making ChatGPT just a little bit more like Google
OpenAI is looking to make ChatGPT a more robust consumer discovery engine, and a host of new features seek to empower businesses to help it do that.
Technology · DigiTechNepal · - Pixel Tag, Google’s $30 Android-ready answer to Apple’s AirTag, is now available
Google's Pixel Tag lets you track lost items with your Android device, similar to Apple's AirTag.
Technology · DigiTechNepal · - UK children’s author David Walliams accused of grooming minors
A joint investigation by The Guardian and ITV News details allegations made by multiple women against the 55-year-old.
World · DigiNepal International · - Meet the Peaky Blinders, Ukraine's drone unit protecting a devastated front-line city
Slovyansk continues to be bombarded by Russian forces, making it almost uninhabitable with less than 10% of it's pre-war population remaining.
World · DigiNepal International · - Malaysia's disgraced former PM leaves jail for house arrest after embezzling millions
Najib Razak was convicted for his role in the billion-dollar scandal involving the 1MDB sovereign wealth fund.
World · DigiNepal International · - NASA to Welcome Expedition 74 Astronauts Home at Space Center Houston
NASA will welcome home the Expedition 74 crew during a public event at Space Center Houston following their return from a long-duration mission aboard the International Space Station. NASA astronauts Jessica Meir, Jack…
Science & future · DigiSciFiNepal · - US petrol prices are down, but elevated inflation continues
Inflation has remained high, despite some easing in fuel prices caused by the US war on Iran.
World · DigiNepal International · - Steam Deck performance gets a reality check with Valve's new FPS data
Benchmark tools for generic gaming rigs could be coming soon.
Technology · DigiTechNepal · - Tiny solar whirlpools may hold the secret to the sun's blistering corona
For the second time in a few weeks, we're writing about research into the temperature gap between the sun's surface and its corona. More and more data from various missions continue to feed this wave of discovery. A new…
Science & future · DigiSciFiNepal · - Simulated moon dust turned into LEGO-like blocks for settlements
Permanent structures on the moon could start with something already there: lunar dust. New research from the University of Arkansas shows that pure regolith, the loose material that covers the moon, could be 3D-printed…
Science & future · DigiSciFiNepal · - After fridge hacks, home appliances could be next, EU cyber chief warns
After recent attacks on supermarket fridges, home appliances could be next, the EU’s cyber chief said on Tuesday, as he urged Europe to invest more to counter growing cyber threats. Supermarkets in at least 12 European…
World · DigiNepal International · - Iran backs nuclear treaty even as hardliners raise prospect of bomb
Iran says it is committed to non-proliferation treaty, but hardliners may be pushing for a change in nuclear policy.
World · DigiNepal International · - Anthropic launches Claude Meetings to turn workplace discussions into plans and tasks
As participants talk, Claude can draft the plan being discussed, map out a timeline on a whiteboard, answer questions in the meeting chat, and access connected work apps to retrieve information, such as last year's…
Technology · DigiTechNepal · - Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang’s affair with alleged Chinese spy: a timeline
The affair could have ramifications for national security as the U.S. and China race to develop the most advanced AI infrastructure.
Technology · DigiTechNepal · - Sundrop turns your endless baby photos into recaps, time-lapses and more — without AI
Sundrop is a new iPhone app that uses Apple's on-device AI to help parents rediscover their favorite photos and create keepsakes without uploading images to the cloud.
Technology · DigiTechNepal · - Qatari PM’s Washington visit comes amid renewed US–Iran diplomacy
Nayef Al-Nabet discusses the Qatari prime minister’s visit to Washington.
World · DigiNepal International · - High oil prices have led to a dip in global carbon emissions
Bucking recent trends, fossil fuel emissions look to be down 0.4 percent.
Technology · DigiTechNepal · - Did Fox News’ fixation on Hasan Piker backfire?
Did Fox News' fixation on Hasan Piker backfire?
World · DigiNepal International · - At least 12 people killed in Bulgaria motorway pile-up
At least 12 people have been killed and dozens injured in multiple crashes involving around 50 vehicles on a motorway
World · DigiNepal International · - X-ray observations uncover possible jet warning signs in black hole systems
Black hole jet ejections are powerful outbursts of high-energy photons and particles that provide insights into extreme astrophysical processes. However, predicting when they will occur remains difficult. In a study,…
Science & future · DigiSciFiNepal · - One space station company sues another for copying its work
"NASA advised that Vast’s submission in some locations substituted 'the PAM Provider' for Axiom"
Technology · DigiTechNepal ·