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FinMin to get 4 new Secretaries
- Vumlunmang Vualnam, a 1992 batch IAS officer of Manipur cadre, has been appointed as the new Expenditure Secretary, replacing Manoj Govil.
- Arvind Shrivastava, a 1994 batch IAS officer of Karnataka cadre, will be the new Revenue Secretary, succeeding Ajay Seth.
- Anuradha Thakur, a 1994 batch IAS officer of Himachal Pradesh cadre, will take over as the new Economic Affairs Secretary, starting July 1.
- K Moses Chalai, a 1990 batch IAS officer of Manipur cadre, has been appointed as the new Secretary in the Public Enterprises Department.
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Haven’t Updated Your iPhone or iPad? ‘Extremely Sophisticated Attacks’ Might Target Your Apple Device
- Apple has released emergency security upgrades for iOS 18.4.1 and iPadOS 18.4.1 to address two zero-day vulnerabilities.
- These vulnerabilities were exploited in extremely sophisticated attacks targeting specific individuals on iOS.
- The vulnerabilities are related to CoreAudio and RPAC, and the updates are available for various iPhone and iPad models.
- Apple had previously fixed over 180 security vulnerabilities in a major update in April.
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Nintendo Switch 2 preorders will still start April 24 for $449.99
- Nintendo Switch 2 preorders will still start April 24 for $449.99
- Nintendo revealed the Switch 2 would start at $449.99 in the US, $50 more expensive than expected.
- China's tariffs continued climbing after the Switch 2 release, causing concerns about the console's cost.
- Two weeks later, Nintendo announced a new preorder date of April 24th, maintaining the $449.99 price.
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Best Snapdragon Gaming Smartphones For Indian Gamers In 2025
- Snapdragon chips are leading in reliable gaming power.
- Top Snapdragon-powered gaming smartphones for Indian gamers in 2025 include: Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra, iQOO 13, iQOO Neo 10R, OnePlus 13R, OnePlus Nord 4, and Nothing Phone 3a Pro.
- These smartphones offer powerful performance, high-quality visuals, and good thermal control.
- They cater to gamers with different budgets, ranging from high-end options to midrange choices.
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IBM orders workers back to the office, or face the consequences
- IBM has implemented a return-to-office policy, requiring US sales staff to work at least three days a week at a client site, flagship office, or sales hub.
- IBM recently instructed its US Cloud employees to return to company offices on a similar three-day-per-week schedule.
- Some Dallas-based IBM workers will be relocated to the newly opened Austin office in 2026, as part of the company's 'return to client initiative.'
- IBM's return-to-office policy is more flexible compared to other tech giants who have implemented full-time in-office work policies.
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Bioengineer
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Revolutionary Soft Brainstem Implant Enhances Hearing with High-Resolution Technology
- Advances in neurotechnology have improved the lives of those with hearing loss, but standard cochlear implants are not suitable for patients with severe cochlear nerve damage.
- Researchers at EPFL have developed a soft auditory brainstem implant that overcomes the limitations of rigid ABI technologies.
- The soft implant's thin-film structure with flexible silicone and platinum electrodes ensures better tissue contact and signal precision.
- Through behavioral experiments with macaques, the effectiveness of the soft ABI in mirroring natural acoustic hearing was evaluated.
- The adaptable design and reconfiguration capabilities of the soft ABI contribute to enhanced comfort and targeted stimulation.
- Notable findings from the macaque study include the absence of adverse side effects and the animals' willingness to engage with the stimulation.
- Future iterations of the soft ABI may include more electrodes for improved frequency-specific tuning vital for high-resolution hearing.
- The soft ABI represents a significant advancement in auditory prosthetics, offering promise for individuals with severe hearing loss.
- Further research and regulatory steps are required before the technology can be widely available for clinical use.
- The soft ABI technology signifies a promising future for auditory rehabilitation, heralding new possibilities in hearing restoration and cognitive engagement.
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TechJuice
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Communications Minister Orders Overhaul of PLIC Operations
- Federal Minister for Communications Abdul Aleem Khan expresses dissatisfaction with the performance of the Postal Life Insurance Company (PLIC).
- Khan calls for a comprehensive business plan to improve revenue generation, operational efficiency, and public credibility of PLIC.
- He emphasizes the need to eliminate corruption and inefficiency in the insurance sector.
- Khan directs organization to clear outstanding insurance claims and present a restructured roadmap to address shortcomings.
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Dutch govt offers tax relief to entrepreneurs; stock option tax cut for startup and scale-up employees
- The Dutch government is introducing tax relief measures to support entrepreneurs.
- The tax relief aims to strengthen the country's economic engine and improve the business climate.
- A new tax scheme is being introduced to facilitate employee participation in startups and scale-ups.
- The scheme aims to attract and retain top talent by offering stock options as part of compensation packages.
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From Handcrafted Art to AI: The Empowerpoint™ Story
- Empowerpoint™ is an intuitive, AI-powered presentation tool designed to save time and effort in creating professional slides.
- Created by the founders of Thecuriostory, the tool automates repetitive parts of presentation-making while preserving the human touch.
- With a clean white base and powered by AI, Empowerpoint™ provides a full 9-slide deck in under a minute, allowing easy customization.
- The tool is aimed at creators, students, professionals, and entrepreneurs, with launches planned in India and the U.S.
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PS Store Drops Free Demo for Intriguing Upcoming PS5 Game
- The PS Store has dropped a free demo for the upcoming action game Unbeatable.
- Unbeatable is an anime-inspired rhythm adventure where music is illegal.
- The demo is available on PS5 and doesn't require a PS Plus membership.
- The release date for the full game is set for 2025.
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We’re now even closer to finding out if there was life on Mars
- NASA's Curiosity rover may have discovered signs of a carbon cycle beneath Mars' surface, indicating potential habitability and past life on the planet.
- Carbon cycles, key to indicating signs of life, suggest Mars was habitable in the past according to researchers.
- Analysis of minerals like siderite in Martian rocks offers insight into the planet's warm and humid climate billions of years ago.
- The presence of siderite, previously undetected on Mars, hints at the planet's habitable conditions in the past.
- Scientists believe Mars underwent a shift from habitable to uninhabitable conditions over time, impacting its ability to sustain life.
- The discovery of siderite and other minerals challenges previous findings and sheds light on Mars' evolution compared to Earth.
- Mars' climate history, as revealed by rover data analysis, may offer insights into carbon sequestration and potential solutions for Earth's climate change.
- Researchers are exploring how Mars' carbon cycle stored gases differently than Earth, providing valuable knowledge for addressing climate issues.
- The findings from Mars exploration could aid in understanding our own planet's history and developing strategies for mitigating climate change.
- The study contributes to ongoing efforts to unravel Mars' geological and environmental history, offering potential benefits for Earth's challenges.
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GuardianGamer boosts child safety in digital playgrounds like Minecraft and Roblox | The DeanBeat
- GuardianGamer offers a cloud gaming solution for parents to monitor kids' activities in digital playgrounds like Minecraft and Roblox, ensuring child safety.
- Founded by parents with four kids, the Los Gatos-based startup records game sessions, uses AI to create highlights, filters experiences, sets usage limits, and facilitates parental engagement.
- GuardianGamer addresses the challenges of monitoring kids' digital safety and bridges the gap between parental oversight and gaming freedom.
- By providing easy-to-understand highlights, parents can engage in conversations with their children and assure their safety in online worlds.
- The platform targets parents of 160 million kids under 13 who play games, enhancing family connections and ensuring child protection.
- GuardianGamer's AI-powered features monitor transactions, enable secure chatting, and transform gaming into a bonding opportunity for families.
- The company focuses on enhancing parental visibility into children's gaming environments without disrupting the gameplay experience.
- GuardianGamer employs innovative features like AI-generated highlight reels, meaningful parental updates, and automatic alerts for concerning behavior to enhance child safety.
- The platform ensures safe social connections through private voice chat, age-appropriate content filtering, and secure gameplay environments.
- Family engagement tools include activity reports, conversation starters based on gaming achievements, and progress tracking to celebrate development and creativity.
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Star Citizen kicks off an alpha 4.1.1 stress test this weekend and showcases digital hair design
- Star Citizen is conducting a stress test on alpha 4.1.1 this weekend for PTU testers.
- The test will focus on specific tasks and equipment, including ship battles and the Align and Mine activity.
- The weekly Inside Star Citizen video showcases the design of digital hairstyles in the game.
- Star Citizen is currently the highest-crowdfunded video game, with a planned launch in 2014 but still in incomplete alpha.
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The humble screenshot might be the key to great AI assistants
- Screenshots are a valuable digital behavior in an AI-driven world.
- Screenshots are the most universal method of capturing digital information.
- They can be saved and shared to any device, app, or person.
- Screenshots contain valuable information like source, contents, and time.
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Ethereum Faces Extreme Fear: Is Now the Time to Invest for Massive Gains?
- Ethereum's current "Extreme Fear" zone historically signals significant price surges and offers long-term investment opportunities.
- Past fear zones have resulted in Ethereum gains of up to 22,800%, highlighting the potential of buying during market dips.
- The current "value regression zone" for Ethereum provides a prime entry point for patient investors ahead of a breakout.
- Investing during fear-driven phases has historically led to significant price enhancements in the next phase, making it an opportune time to enter the Ethereum market.
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