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6+ min ago (130+ words) Breaking news and analysis on politics, business, world, national news, entertainment and more. In-depth DC, Virginia, Maryland news coverage including traffic, weather, crime, education, restaurant reviews and more. The EV maker, known for its electric trucks and SUVs, is racing to catch up to rivals with help from AI. SAN FRANCISCO " Electric-vehicle maker Rivian unveiled plans to bring more autonomous driving features to its electric vehicles, potentially upending conventional rules of car use and ownership. At an event in Palo Alto, California, on Thursday, CEO RJ Scaringe laid out the company's road map, which involves delivering enhanced driver assistance tools to existing vehicles in the coming weeks, followed by a more pronounced technical push throughout 2026 to make future EV models capable of driving without human intervention....

6+ min ago (569+ words) Friday, 12 Dec 2025 Before the AI wave unleashed by ChatGPT, cloud computing giants typically assumed that their chips and servers would last about six years. " Reuters NEW YORK: In pursuit of the AI dream, the tech industry this year has plunked down about US$400bil'on specialised chips and data centres, but questions are mounting about the wisdom of such unprecedented levels of investment. At the heart of the doubts: overly optimistic estimates about how long these specialised chips will last before becoming obsolete. With persistent worries of an AI bubble and so much of the US economy now riding on the boom in artificial intelligence, analysts warn that the wake-up call could be brutal and costly. "Fraud" is how renowned investor Michael Burry, made famous by the movie The Big Short, described the situation on X in early November. But Mihir…...

11+ min ago (292+ words) Vaibhav Suryavanshi slams 56-ball century in tournament opener of Under-19 Asia Cup 2025 Mountain-like fresh air in Delhi-NCR? This luxury real estate delivers low AQI with advanced filtration, but price per flat will blow your mind Goa Nightclub Fire: Luthra Brothers shifted to Bangkok detention centre, know how they are being brought to India BIG boost to Delhi-NCR: Two new railway stations to soon serve commuters, work to be completed by THIS month; Here's what we know so far Updated : Dec 12, 2025, 12:26 PM IST Hyderabad witnessed one of its coldest nights in recent years as temperatures dipped sharply across the city early Thursday. Several neighbourhoods recorded their lowest minimum temperatures in nearly seven years, with the ongoing cold wave sweeping across Telangana, bringing biting winds and unusually chilly mornings. According to independent forecaster Hyderabad Rains on X, multiple locations in the city…...

17+ min ago (452+ words) Every developer has that one thing in their workflow that quietly drains hours without us noticing. For some people, it's context switching. For others, it's debugging rabbit holes. For me? It was something embarrassingly simple: re'reading the same code over and over because I didn't trust my own structure. I'd jump between files, scroll endlessly, rewrite functions that already existed, and constantly ask myself: "Wait" didn't I solve this already?" Turns out, I wasn't suffering from lack of skill, I was suffering from lack of architecture discipline. So I tried something new: a tiny rule that changed everything. " The Rule Before writing a single line of code, I force myself to answer one question: "Where does this logic live?" Not "how do I implement it", not "what library should I use", but simply: Where does this belong in the system?...

17+ min ago (250+ words) The REDMI 15C 5G features a slim, polished body with a 3D quad-curved back and a distinctive floating crater camera design Xiaomi India announced the launch of the REDMI 15C 5G with a 17.53 cm immersive display. The REDMI 15C 5G features a slim, polished body with a 3D quad-curved back and a distinctive floating crater camera design. It comes in Moonlight Blue, Dusk Purple and Midnight Black, with Moonlight Blue crafted through a dual-colour magnetic ink process. The 17.53 cm HD+ display comes with up to 120Hz AdaptiveSync and also 50MP AI dual camera. It is also packed with 6000mAh battery, supporting 23 hours of video playback and 106.9 hours of music. With 33W turbo charging, the phone reaches 50% in just 28 minutes, and 10W reverse charging offers added on-the-go convenience. It also comes with a 33W charger in the box. Powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 6300 octa core processor, the REDMI 15C 5G comes with up to 16GB RAM (with memory…...

17+ min ago (211+ words) New Delhi: The 5G services have been rolled out in all states and union territories (UTs) across the country and presently, these are available in 99.9 per cent of the districts, according to the government. As on October 31, telecom service providers (TSPs) have installed 5.08 lakh 5G Base Transceiver Stations (BTSs) across rural and urban area of the country It is to mention that more than 31 lakh Base Transceiver Stations (BTSs) have been installed across the country, informed Minister of State for Communications and Rural development, Dr. Pemmasani Chandra Sekhar, while replying to a question in the Rajya Sabha. To reduce call drops and improve internet connectivity in underserved areas, the government has taken several initiatives. According to the minister, the telecom infrastructure are being deployed by private TSPs as well as state-led service providers. Meanwhile, seven dedicated Working Groups constituted earlier by the…...

18+ min ago (323+ words) OpenAI launches GPT-5.2 with faster reasoning and prepares an adults-only mode for 2026, aiming to regain leadership in the AI race OpenAI has unveiled GPT-5.2, its latest and most advanced iteration of the ChatGPT model, marking one of the company's most significant upgrades this year The release arrives at a crucial moment in the AI landscape, with Google's Gemini 3 drawing strong attention and intensifying competitive pressure GPT-5.2 is designed to elevate ChatGPT from a conversational assistant to a more reliable work partner'faster, sharper, and more capable across complex tasks.According to OpenAI, the new model delivers notable improvements in speed, reasoning, and information retrieval It is built to handle longer, more technical workloads and to support demanding subjects such as mathematics, scientific analysis, and programming The company is offering GPT-5.2 in three variants, each optimised for different performance and cost needs,…...

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23+ min ago (402+ words) Business South Korea's KAIST to launch stand-alone AI college in 2026 amid global talent race Published : Dec. 12, 2025 - 15:42:25 South Korea's top science and engineering university will launch a stand-alone artificial intelligence college in 2026, a move aimed at rapidly expanding the country's capacity to train AI specialists amid intensifying competition for global talent. According to the Ministry of Science and ICT and the Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology, the KAIST board approved the creation of the new AI college at a meeting on Thursday, with student recruitment set to begin next year. KAIST said the initiative marks the first time a Korean university has elevated AI to an independent college-level unit. The new college will significantly increase KAIST's AI education capacity. The university plans to enroll a total of 300 students annually, including 100 undergraduates and 200 graduate students, with the latter split between…...

24+ min ago (827+ words) As detailed by TechlyGuides, most login problems are easy to resolve once you understand the common causes and apply step-by-step solutions effectively. Common Causes of Login Problems Here are the most frequent culprits behind login failures: Identifying which of these issues applies to your situation is the first step toward a solution. Most of the time, the fix is straightforward and can be done without needing to contact customer support. Now that you know the likely causes, let's walk through the solutions. Start with the first step and proceed down the list until you find the one that works for you. Step 1: Verify Your Credentials and the Login Page Before diving into more technical fixes, make sure you're doing the basics correctly. If you're certain your credentials are correct and you're on the right site, it's time to move on…...