'Slop' Named 2025 Word of the Year Amid AI Content Boom
Merriam-Webster crowns 'slop' as its 2025 Word of the Year, defining the surge of low-quality AI-generated content. Explore its evolution and impact on misinformation.
Merriam-Webster crowns 'slop' as its 2025 Word of the Year, defining the surge of low-quality AI-generated content. Explore its evolution and impact on misinformation.
Garena has released fresh Free Fire Max redeem codes for December 16, 2025. Get 100% working codes for awesome in-game rewards like skins, weapons, and diamonds. Act fast before they expire!
Shocking data shows Bengaluru loses nearly half a billion rupees daily to cyber fraud. Learn about the top scams and how to protect yourself in India's tech capital.
Reliance Jio introduces three new affordable prepaid plans, offering 2.5GB daily data and unlimited calls for around Rs 10 per day. Check out the details and validity.
Discover how Bengaluru rewired its traffic signals to achieve over 95% automation, drastically reducing manual overrides and easing peak-hour congestion. Read the inside story.
The interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS makes its closest approach to Earth this week before leaving our solar system forever. Astronomers race for final observations of this rare visitor from deep space.
In a landmark ruling, NCLAT orders WhatsApp to obtain explicit user consent for all data sharing with Meta. This decision strengthens user privacy and could reshape data practices for tech giants in India.
Samsung launches Galaxy Days on Flipkart from Dec 16-18. Get up to ₹12,000 exchange bonus, pair-up deals & Samsung Care+. Upgrade your Galaxy device now!
The commercial rollout of satellite internet services by Starlink, Jio, and Airtel in India is delayed due to a regulatory standoff over spectrum pricing. Key approvals are pending, potentially pushing launch timelines by 3-6 months. Read more.
DCP Shavya Goyal at TOI's 'Don'tGetScammed' Townhall stressed that awareness is the only shield against cybercrime, detailing deepfake threats, APK scams, and the need for immediate reporting.
Hyderabad's RGIA faces hoax threat emails sent via encrypted platforms like Tor & Proton Mail, slowing investigation. Police reveal motives range from mental health to revenge. Read more.
STMicroelectronics has shipped over 5 billion chips for SpaceX's Starlink. The deal, a decade in making, may see volumes double in two years, fueling the commercial space boom. Read more.
Noida Police Commissioner Laxmi Singh warns cybercrime is exploding. Learn key scams like 'digital arrest' and KYC fraud, and how to protect yourself. Report crimes fast via helpline 1930.
Bhabha Atomic Research Centre plans a strategic new R&D campus on 3000 acres in Anakapalli. The project, crucial for energy and national security, gets in-principle forest land approval. Read more.
CBI uncovers a massive phishing operation using 20,000+ illegal SIMs to dupe thousands. Raids in Delhi, Noida, Chandigarh lead to arrests and seizure of crypto. Read the full details.
Activision announces a major shift for Call of Duty, offering a free Black Ops 7 trial next week and ending back-to-back releases. Experience the game and decide for yourself.
YouTube commentator AugieRFC's channel was wrongly suspended by AI moderation. This incident highlights the growing problem of false strikes on creators. Read more.
Bengaluru faces a cybercrime crisis, losing a staggering Rs 4.83 crore daily. Police data shows a surge in online fraud, with investment scams leading the losses. Read more on the alarming trends and police response.
Hyderabad residents defied record low temperatures to witness the annual Geminid meteor shower. Groups gathered at Chevella and Ananthagiri for guided observation of meteors, planets, and deep-sky objects.
MoistCr1TiKaL's 10-minute Game Awards 2025 review focuses on event critique, ignoring his Creator of the Year win. Fans call it 'classic Charlie'. Read the full analysis.
Lucknow's Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport begins construction on a new facility for advanced DVOR and HPDME systems to enhance air traffic safety and efficiency. Read more.
Swiss startups will pilot innovative wastewater management technology at Bengaluru's Sewage Treatment Plants (STPs), leveraging Switzerland's renowned expertise. Learn how this collaboration aims to transform the city's water infrastructure.
Rodney Brooks, co-founder of iRobot, critiques modern robotics for focusing on hype over practical applications. He urges a return to solving real-world problems. Read his insights.
Lionel Messi's India tour sparked an AI photo frenzy as fans, priced out of Rs 10 lakh meet-and-greets, created realistic fake images. Discover how reality blurred online.
Nagpur faces a surge in 'digital arrest' cyber frauds, with 14 cases and Rs 6 crore lost. Police recover Rs 65 lakh, arrest 6. Learn how to stay safe from virtual extortion.
Popular streamer Mizkif announces permanent move to Kick via cinematic Star Wars video. The switch follows serious abuse allegations and his removal from OTK. Read the full story.
Hisar Police launches 18 AI & digital training courses for 2,922 personnel, including ChatGPT and legal procedures, to modernize policing. Learn how tech is transforming law enforcement.
Leopard sightings in Pune's Aundh and University areas led to panic, then a wave of hilarious AI-generated memes. Discover how 'Bibtya' became a viral symbol of city life.
Jaipur Range police arrested 64 individuals in a two-day cybercrime drive, seizing phones, SIMs, and cash. 20 FIRs were registered in the coordinated operation.
A 62-year-old Kochi resident lost Rs 2.14 crore in an online trading scam. The fraudsters contacted him via WhatsApp after he responded to a social media ad. Learn how to protect yourself from such cybercrimes.