The world of Artificial Intelligence (AI) has seen many incredible advancements in recent years, and one of the most groundbreaking is OpenAI’s GPT-4. As the fourth iteration of the Generative Pretrained Transformer (GPT) series, GPT-4 takes Natural Language Processing (NLP) to new heights, offering improved capabilities for understanding and generating human language. But what makes GPT-4 so special, and how is it reshaping industries? Let’s take a deep dive into this revolutiona

OpenAI, the company behind some of the most advanced artificial intelligence models, is gearing up for the release of GPT-5, the next-generation language model. CEO Sam Altman recently teased the imminent launch on social media, promising a host of exciting new features, updates, and models that are sure to push the boundaries of AI capabilities. GPT-5 is expected to hit the market in August 2025, with an open-source version anticipated to drop shortly before.

A devastating mass shooting in Manhattan has left four people dead, including NYPD officer Didarul Islam, a 36-year-old nearly four-year veteran of the department. Officer Islam, assigned to the 47th Precinct in the Edenwald area of The Bronx, was off duty and working a security position when he was fatally shot at a high-rise building in midtown. His death has shaken both his precinct and the wider New York City community. Islam was a resident of Parkchester and is being remember

Motorists traveling through the Tysons-McLean area along I-495 should prepare for a significant traffic shift beginning Friday night. The second phase of a major construction project will move all four lanes of southbound traffic onto newly constructed pavement between Georgetown Pike and midway between Old Dominion Drive and Lewinsville Road. The shift is part of a long-term effort to expand the I-495 Express Lanes and improve transportation infrastructure in the region. The traf

Microsoft's AI assistant, Copilot, is struggling to match the success of OpenAI's ChatGPT, according to new data. While Microsoft’s Copilot has reached 79 million downloads globally, OpenAI’s ChatGPT has amassed a staggering 900 million downloads, placing it far ahead in the AI race. Google’s Gemini holds second place with 200 million downloads, and DeepSeek follows with 127 million. Despite significant investments, including an $80 b

OpenAI is reportedly working on new office tools integrated within ChatGPT that aim to challenge Microsoft’s dominant Office suite. The upcoming tools, which will allow users to create and edit spreadsheets and presentations directly in the ChatGPT interface, are expected to offer a more streamlined and accessible alternative to traditional productivity software like Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint. This new dev

Larry Ellison has become the world’s second-richest person for the first time, according to the latest Bloomberg Billionaires Index. His net worth has skyrocketed to $251.2 billion, fueled by a major surge in Oracle Corp.’s share price. This leap places him ahead of Mark Zuckerberg and just behind Elon Musk, who retains the top position with a net worth of $357.8 billion. Oracle has been a top beneficiary in the ongoing artificial intelligence investment wave. Since

​Indian astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla is set to return to Earth after a landmark mission aboard the International Space Station (ISS) as part of the Axiom-4 crew. The mission, which included extensive scientific research, marked several historic firsts for India. Shukla became the first Indian to visit the ISS and only the second Indian astronaut in space, following Wing Commander Rakesh Sharma's 1984 mission. His return, scheduled for July 14 via the Dragon spacecraft, is part of a well-

Meta is making a significant move in the AI sector by pouring up to $100 million into hiring top AI talent from companies like OpenAI, DeepMind, and Anthropic. This initiative is part of the launch of Meta’s Superintelligence Labs, which is looking to strengthen its AI capabilities by recruiting some of the brightest minds in the field. The AI experts hired by Meta bring with them a wealth of knowledge, expertise, and leadership experience in machine lea

Celebrate Independence Day in Dublin, CA, with an array of exciting events and fireworks shows to enjoy. The 4th of July, falling on a Friday in 2025, offers an extended weekend of fun across the Bay Area, and Dublin is no exception. Whether you’re looking for fireworks displays, parades, or community festivals, there’s something for everyone. In Dublin itself, you can find safe and sane fireworks booth s

Trapit Bansal, an IIT-Kanpur alumnus and former OpenAI researcher, has officially joined Meta's newly established Superintelligence Labs (MSL). Bansal’s hiring is part of Meta’s aggressive push to develop artificial general intelligence (AGI) and rival industry giants like OpenAI, Google DeepMind, and Anthropic. As part of his new role, Bansal will bring his expertise in deep learning, meta-learning, and natural language processing to help Meta

The Tri-Valley area has plenty to offer this July 4th, 2025, with a variety of celebrations, fireworks shows, and family-friendly activities. Whether you’re looking for a laid-back picnic, a lively festival, or a spectacular fireworks display, there’s something for everyone in and around San Ramon. Below are the top events and celebrations you won't want to miss this Independence Day weekend.

Microsoft is reportedly preparing to lay off thousands of employees in its global sales division by the end of June 2025. The move is part of a larger corporate restructuring effort that aligns with the company’s push toward greater integration of artificial intelligence. The layoffs are expected to coincide with the end of Microsoft’s fiscal year on June 30 and follow a similar trend seen in previous years. Sources close to the matter told Bloombe

OpenAI has announced the launch of its most advanced reasoning model yet o3 Pro for ChatGPT Pro and Team users. The new release is accompanied by a major price reduction of 80% on the standard o3 model, now priced at $2 per million input tokens and $8 for output tokens. OpenAI CEO Sam Altman confirmed the price cut and hinted that o3 Pro pricing will also reflect its strong performance-to-cost ratio.

India’s 4x400m men’s relay team delivered a stunning performance at the 26th Asian Athletics Championships, clocking their best-ever time of 3:06.28 to top the heats and advance to the final. The team, composed of Rince Joseph, Dharmveer Choudhary, Manu Thekkinalil Saji, and Mohit Kumar, will start from lane five in the championship final later Thursday. Their effort not only secured direct qualification but also saw India outpace strong teams from China (3:06.79) and ho

In a landmark economic achievement, India has officially become the world’s 4th largest economy, overtaking Japan, according to recent data shared by government officials and confirmed by the International Monetary Fund (IMF). The development comes just days after Prime Minister Narendra Modi reaffirmed India’s ambitious goal of becoming a $5 trillion economy by 2025. Union Minister Jitendra Singh announced the milestone on social media platform X, stati

Tamil actor Jayam Ravi, also known by his real name Ravi Mohan, is now facing a dramatic turn in his ongoing divorce case with wife Aarthi Ravi. The case, already attracting public attention due to its high-profile nature, has now taken a more serious turn as both parties appeared in court for the latest hearing. In a recent petition submitted to the court, Jayam Ravi made it clear that he no longer wishes to continue the marriage, urging the court to reject Aarthi's request for

OpenAI has launched its highly anticipated GPT-4.1 model family for ChatGPT users, bringing a new level of performance and functionality in artificial intelligence. The rollout includes three variants: GPT-4.1, GPT-4.1 mini, and GPT-4.1 nano. However, there's a catch only ChatGPT Plus, Pro, and Teams users will be able to access them. Free-tier users will remain limited to GPT-4o for now. According to OpenAI’s announcement shared on X (formerly Twitter) and its blog, the n

The recent military standoff between India and Pakistan has not only captured global headlines but also spotlighted India’s formidable air defence system, which stood unshaken amid a flurry of enemy missile and drone attacks. The seamless interception of incoming munitions and India’s precise counterattacks have confirmed what defence insiders already knew India now owns the skies it defends and can breach enemy territory with surgical efficiency. The turning point came