YouTube has been a big deal on TV screens for a while now. It's even more popular than Netflix and Disney+. To keep its fans happy, YouTube is rolling out some cool new features. These include shopping QR codes, better video quality, and a new way to browse videos. First, let's talk about video quality. YouTube is using AI to upscale lower-quality videos to 1080p. I...
Researchers wanted to find the best genes to use as a reference when measuring gene expression in blackgram plants. They looked at 14 different genes and tested them under various conditions. First, they tested these genes during 17 different stages of plant growth. They used several methods to see which genes stayed consistent throughout all these stages. The resul...
Kazakhstan is making waves in the world of digital finance. At the Digital Bridge 2025 event, Bybit Kazakhstan showed off a new way to pay using crypto. This isn't just any payment method—it's a QR code system that lets people pay with crypto in everyday places. Imagine buying your coffee with crypto as easily as you would with cash. That's the future Kazakhstan is w...
Google is shaking things up with how they verify phone numbers when you create a new Gmail account. Instead of sending a 6-digit code via SMS, they're switching to QR codes. This change is all about making things more secure. SMS-based two-factor authentication (2FA) has been a target for hackers, so Google wants to move away from it. By using QR codes, Google hopes ...
Ever wished you could chat with your favorite brand like you would with a friend? Well, that future is almost here! WhatsApp is bringing in new AI tools to change how businesses handle your messages. Here’s how it works: If you start a conversation with a business, the AI might take over, answering your queries swiftly. But don’t worry, if the business wants to hop i...
Ever received a package you didn't order? It might be part of a sneaky scam called "brushing. " Scammers send you a gift with a QR code, hoping you'll scan it. But be careful! That code could steal your personal info or download nasty software onto your phone. Worse still, it might be a trick to make the sender look good on shopping sites like Amazon. Law enforcemen...
In Android 16 Developer Preview 1, the Wi-Fi QR code sharing menu has been given a fresh look. This change aims to make it easier to connect devices using visuals that are more in line with Material You design principles. Instead of the usual square QR code, you'll now see a uniquely shaped one, following the style of other first-party apps like Drive and Photos. The...