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Bitcoin drops below $60,000, a first since October 2024

Bitcoin drops below $60,000, a first since October 2024

Economic Times

Bitcoin fell below $60,000 on Friday, its lowest since October 2024, after a surprise selloff by holder Strategy. The firm sold 32 BTC, rattling confidence as it was seen as a consistent accumulator. Analysts suggest long-term investors may see this dip as a buying opportunity amid potential legislative tailwinds.

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CBSE Class 12 Re-evaluation: All data removed from Coempt Eduteck amid escalating OSM row, details here

CBSE Class 12 Re-evaluation: All data removed from Coempt Eduteck amid escalating OSM row, details here

DNA

CBSE moved all Class 12 re-evaluation data from COEMPT Eduteck to its own servers. This shift happened amid many student requests and concerns about the On-Screen Marking system. Officials said, "the re-evaluation process will proceed smoothly." The board aims for better data control and security.

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WhatsApp will soon let you filter archived and locked chats

WhatsApp will soon let you filter archived and locked chats

NewsBytes

WhatsApp is developing a new feature to filter archived and locked chats. This update aims to improve chat organization and user experience. The company said, "This move comes as part of WhatsApp's ongoing efforts to improve user experience." Many users got this update on their minds.

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World's 1st superfast memory for quantum computers is here

World's 1st superfast memory for quantum computers is here

NewsBytes

Chinese scientists got the world's first superfast memory for quantum computers. This Quantum Random Access Memory (QRAM) helps quantum computers efficiently access classical data, overcoming a major bottleneck. The innovation, led by Zhejiang University, could help tackle big-data challenges like drug discovery and fraud detection.

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Trump signs AI memo addressing issues in Anthropic-Pentagon feud

Trump signs AI memo addressing issues in Anthropic-Pentagon feud

Economic Times

President Trump signed a memo on Friday requiring US national security agencies to work with multiple AI providers. This follows a dispute with Anthropic PBC, as agencies must avoid companies that "interfere with the chain-of-command." The move aims to ensure government operations continue smoothly by diversifying AI vendors.

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Union Minister launches 'Samriddhi Kendra' in Guntur village under Bharat Net Udyami Scheme

Union Minister launches 'Samriddhi Kendra' in Guntur village under Bharat Net Udyami Scheme

The Hindu

Union Minister Dr. Pemmasani Chandra Sekhar launched a 'Samriddhi Kendra' in Guntur's Narakoduru village on Saturday, June 6, 2026. This centre, under the Bharat Net Udyami scheme, offers many services like Health ATMs and skill development. He said it aims to "create employment opportunities within India."

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CBSE retains COEMPT for answer-sheet scanning, shifts data to its own servers

CBSE retains COEMPT for answer-sheet scanning, shifts data to its own servers

Economic Times

CBSE has kept COEMPT for scanning answer sheets on Saturday, but moved all data to its own servers. An official said, "COEMPT will scan the copies for re-evaluation." This comes after past issues, but they scanned many pages with few problems. CBSE wants more control over security.

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China's chipmakers emerge as rising force in AI memory market

China's chipmakers emerge as rising force in AI memory market

Economic Times

China's chipmakers YMTC and CXMT are advancing IPO plans amid surging AI memory chip demand. YMTC's revenue exceeded Rmb20bn in Q1, with its NAND flash output now over 10% globally. CXMT's IPO aims to raise Rmb29.5bn. Jefferies noted, "The company plans to raise Rmb29.5bn... which will be the second-largest IPO."

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Inside Switzerland's massive underground flow battery that could power 210,000 homes for a day without lithium-ion cells

Inside Switzerland's massive underground flow battery that could power 210,000 homes for a day without lithium-ion cells

Economic Times

Switzerland is building a massive underground flow battery by 2029. It will store 2.1 GWh of renewable power, enough to power 210,000 homes daily. This project uses vanadium flow technology, which engineers say "experience less performance degradation." It aims to stabilize European grids and support a new AI data center.

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CBSE retains Coempt Eduteck for class 12 re-evaluation amid OSM row

CBSE retains Coempt Eduteck for class 12 re-evaluation amid OSM row

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CBSE will continue using Coempt Eduteck for class 12 re-evaluation. The board moved answer-sheet records to its own servers after criticism over Coempt's OSM system. Sources said Coempt Eduteck Pvt Ltd will continue scanning answer sheets. Many steps were taken to secure the portal against data breaches.

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Palantir CEO compares excessive AI use to a porn addiction, says more AI use does not always create more value

Palantir CEO compares excessive AI use to a porn addiction, says more AI use does not always create more value

India Today

Palantir CEO Alex Karp compared excessive AI use to a porn addiction. He said, "More tokens means more slop," arguing that simply using more AI doesn't always create value. Many companies got rising AI bills without better results. Palantir believes AI is valuable when linked to business processes.

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Google Chrome breaks speed records on benchmarking tools

Google Chrome breaks speed records on benchmarking tools

NewsBytes

Google Chrome has set new speed records on Speedometer 3.1 and JetStream 3. Running on an M5 MacBook Pro, Chrome got a score of 61 on Speedometer and 469 on JetStream 3. These scores showed a 5% and 10% improvement. The tech giant reworked its JavaScript handling, saying it skipped "unnecessary execution steps." This improved speed for users.

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Instagram now has Rs 299 paid subscription in India, here is what paying users get

Instagram now has Rs 299 paid subscription in India, here is what paying users get

India Today

Instagram launched its Rs 299 paid subscription, Instagram Plus, in India. This optional upgrade offers users extra controls and insights. Paying users get more control over Stories, like seeing rewatches and extending their duration. Meta said it is an "optional upgrade for users who want extra controls." Many cosmetic upgrades are also included.

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