Science & Technology
India limits content takedown powers to fewer officials after spat with Musk’s X
By Reuters X, Musk’s social media platform, had been in opposition to Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s 2023 decision to police the internet by allowing thousands of officials to file takedown orders.
US, China in deal for TikTok to keep operating in US
By Reuters The agreement requires TikTok’s American assets to be transferred to US owners from China’s ByteDance, potentially resolving a saga that has lingered for nearly a year.
Nepal’s social media restrictions raise concerns over digital freedom and investment climate
By Sajana Baral Experts warn government action could tarnish international image, disrupt relations with global tech giants and affect economy.
Telegram moves to register in Nepal after government ban
By Sajana Baral Alongside Telegram, the Global View app has also applied for registration. Five social media platforms, including Viber and TikTok, are registered in Nepal.
Chinese AI startup DeepSeek releases upgraded model with domestic chip support
By Reuters DeepSeek shook the technology world this year when it released AI models that compete with Western ones like OpenAI's ChatGPT while offering lower operational costs.
It’s a bird. No, it’s a plane. No, actually, it’s a Chinese flying car
By Suraj Kunwar The Deepal two-seater eVTOL aircraft, showcased for the first time in Nepal, draws crowds.
Google Street View now available in Nepal
By Post Report Feature allows virtual exploration of the country’s cities, heritage sites and landscapes.
China sees boom in livestreaming business
By Mohan Guragain In an industry that saw a major boost during Covid pandemic, companies and youths compete for a growing revenue pie.
OpenAI launches GPT-5 as the AI industry seeks a return on investment
By Reuters OpenAI’s GPT models are the AI technology that powers the popular ChatGPT chatbot, and GPT-5 will be available to all 700 million ChatGPT users, OpenAI said.
Musk vs. Modi: Inside the battle over India’s internet censorship
By Reuters As India expands online censorship powers, Elon Musk’s X challenges the Modi government over alleged suppression of free speech and pressure to remove critical content.
Australia widens teen social media ban to YouTube, scraps exemption
By Reuters The ban, starting in December, now includes YouTube, which argues it’s not social media but a video platform used by nearly three-quarters of Australians aged 13 to 15.
Chile observatory captures the universe with 3,200-megapixel camera
By Reuters Located on Pachon Hill in the northern region of Coquimbo, the 8.4-meter (27-1/2-foot) telescope has a 3,200-megapixel camera feeding a powerful data processing system.
Gamers line up for Nintendo Switch 2 launch with global shortfall expected
By Reuters Gamers struggle to buy the new Switch 2 on launch day; research firms expect Switch 2 sales to pass 100 million units by 2030.
OpenAI, Google and xAI battle for superstar AI talent, shelling out millions
By Reuters Top engineers at big tech companies receive an average yearly compensation of $281,000 in salary and $261,000 in equity, sources say.
Nvidia plans to sell tech to speed AI chip communication
By Reuters Nvidia launched a new version of its NVLink tech called NVLink Fusion on Monday that it will sell to other chip designers to help build powerful custom AI systems with multiple chips linked together.
China’s LandSpace launches improved methane-powered rocket
By Reuters Interest has grown in recent years in launching carrier vehicles fuelled by methane, which is deemed less polluting, safer and cheaper than more commonly used hydrocarbon fuels and a suitable propellant in a reusable rocket.
NASA rover observes aurora on Mars in visible light for first time
By Reuters Scientists said the aurora occurred on March 18, 2024, when super-energetic particles from the sun encountered the Martian atmosphere, precipitating a reaction that created a faint glow across the entire night sky.
China’s AI-powered humanoid robots aim to transform manufacturing
By Reuters With massive government backing and rapid AI advances, China pushes to automate factories and counter labour shortages.
GPS on the moon: Spanish firm launches lunar navigation system
By Reuters Called LUPIN, the project is part of a programme by the European Space Agency to test new positioning, navigation and timing techniques as interest in lunar surface exploration picks up again
OpenAI agrees to buy Windsurf for about $3 billion, Bloomberg News reports
By Reuters The deal, which would be OpenAI’s largest acquisition to date, would complement ChatGPT’s coding capabilities.