February 7, 2025

India to launch new domain name for banks to fight digital fraud

India’s central bank is introducing an exclusive “.bank.in” domain for banks from April 2025 as part of efforts to combat rising digital payment frauds and bolster trust in online banking services. The Institute for Development and Research in Banking Technology (IDRBT) will serve as the exclusive registrar for the new domain, the Reserve Bank of […]

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GitHub Copilot brings mockups to life by generating code from images

February 6, 2025

GitHub has announced a slew of updates for Copilot, while also giving a glimpse into a more agentic future for its AI-powered pair programmer. Among the notable updates includes a feature called Vision for Copilot, which allows users to attach a screenshot, photo, or diagram to a chat, with Copilot generating the interface, code, and […]

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RPLY is a new AI assistant that responds to missed texts

February 6, 2025

A new Mac app called RPLY launches today, designed to help texters achieve “inbox zero” on iMessage.  Targeting those who often forget to reply and leave their friends on delivered for days, RPLY utilizes AI to identify missed texts and suggests responses to prevent users from unintentionally ghosting. The AI assistant can automatically respond to […]

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Keyboard maker suspends U.S. shipments over Trump tariffs on Chinese goods

February 6, 2025

The mechanical keyboard maker Qwertykeys announced Wednesday that it has suspended all U.S. product shipments owing to new tariffs levied by the Trump administration. The Guangdong-based outfit cites a February 1 announcement of 10% tariffs on imported Chinese goods as the motivating factor. “This new policy replaces all previous tariff exemptions, including the exemption for […]

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Flashes, a photo-sharing app for Bluesky, opens beta

February 6, 2025

Flashes, an Instagram alternative built on top of the Bluesky social network, is now opening its doors to beta testers. Announced just weeks ago, the app offers people a means of exiting Meta’s social networking empire for a more open alternative, while also attracting new users who may not have been interested in using Bluesky’s […]

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Tinder revamps ‘Explore’ page to connect people with similar dating intentions 

February 6, 2025

Dating app giant Tinder updated its Explore page to give users access to new categories, “Non-Monogamy,” “Serious Dater,” “Short-Term Fun,” “Long-Term Partner,” and “New Friends,”  the company announced on Thursday.  These new categories are designed to help users find compatible matches by grouping profiles according to dating intentions. The “Serious Dater” option focuses on users […]

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OpenAI co-founder John Schulman leaves Anthropic after just five months

February 6, 2025

OpenAI co-founder and prominent AI researcher John Schulman has left Anthropic after five months, according to multiple reports. Credited as one of the leading architects of ChatGPT, Schulman left OpenAI last August for its direct competitor, Anthropic. He posted about the decision on X, saying it stemmed from a desire to deepen his focus on AI alignment […]

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