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YouTube officially launched its fully customized Multiview feature in the YouTube TV app, after it appeared experimentally with some users last week, and is now expanding to all channels with full control over the viewing experience.The new feature allows viewing multiple live streams at once, and with the new update, the user can now choose any live channels and view them divided on a single screen, instead of being limited to ready-made suggestions as before.The Multiview feature offers a new tool called 'multiview builder,' which allows for the creation of a fully customized viewing experience. This includes combining content from different categories, as well as providing suggested categories to facilitate selection, such as content recommended according to viewing habits, sports, news, shows, movies, and the rest of the live broadcasts.The feature imposes some limitations, as it only supports live content and does not allow the addition of other recorded or on-demand content within the Multiview.Google, the owner of YouTube, indicates that the feature reaches the majority of televisions, but a limited percentage of older devices, less than 5%, may not support the full customization experience. In this case, the user can still access a simplified version of the feature that focuses on major events.This move affirms Google's direction towards increasing viewing flexibility and providing a more personalized experience, especially with the growing demand for live content and its multiple sources, and the significant growth in the audience of the YouTube platform via television devices. Source link
Apple Inc. is planning to integrate artificial intelligence (AI) into the iPhone’s camera app by adding a new Siri mode alongside existing photo and video options in its upcoming iOS 27 operating system, Bloomberg reported.According to the report, the company is expected to introduce a Siri mode in the camera app, in addition to traditional shooting modes such as Photo, Video, Portrait, and Panorama. When this mode is activated, the Apple Intelligence logo will appear on the capture button, indicating the readiness of AI features for immediate use while using the camera.The new Siri mode in the camera is based on the Visual Intelligence feature available in some iPhone versions. Apple will make it more accessible compared to the current mode, which requires pressing and holding the Camera Control button, a method that many users may not know.In contrast, Apple is working on updating its Visual Intelligence capabilities to offer additional practical functions, such as scanning nutritional labels on products to record nutritional data within the Health app, as well as adding contact information directly to the Contacts app by scanning business cards or printed information, and creating digital copies of event tickets and cards within the Wallet app after scanning them.The existing options in the Visual Intelligence feature are set to continue unchanged, recognizing objects such as plants and animals, adding events to the calendar, as well as sending visual information to services such as ChatGPT and Google’s image search engine. Source link
Apple is preparing to unveil iOS 27, iPadOS 27 and macOS 27 updates with a clear focus on enhancing the artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities of its devices to provide a more advanced experience compared to its competitors.A recent report revealed that the company is developing new photo editing tools within the Photos app, under a dedicated section called Apple Intelligence Tools, and will offer three main features.The “Extend” feature allows users to expand the background of the photo with generative AI, “Enhance” automatically improves lighting, image quality, colors, and details, and “Reframe” shifts the perspective of a photo after it’s taken, primarily for Apple’s spatial photos.In parallel, Apple is working on launching a new version of its Siri voice assistant in the style of traditional chatbots such as ChatGPT and Gemini, relying on a cloud infrastructure supported by Google, with the company affirming that this will not affect the strict privacy standards it adopts, and intends to provide a standalone application for Siri for the first time.These anticipated improvements are expected to be announced at Apple’s WWDC 2026 developers conference in early June and will be available to users later this year. Source link
Snapchat announced a new feature that allows users to interact with AI Sponsored Snaps within the app’s chat interface.The app explained that a new feature called AI Sponsored Snaps will now appear as messages within the chat section, allowing users to ask questions and receive responses and recommendations from AI agents linked to brands.Snapchat added that the AI Sponsored Snaps feature represents a shift in in-app advertising, moving it from traditional display to an interactive, conversation-based model, at a time when the use of AI tools is witnessing increasing expansion on social media platforms.It pointed out that this step comes in light of the widespread use of the chat interface within the application, as it has been shown that more than 500 million users have interacted with the chatbot since its launch in 2023, and that about 85% of users regularly engage in chat, while more than 950 billion chats were sent during the first quarter of 2026.Snapchat expects this move to expand AI use within the app while further integrating it into the daily user experience. Source link
Noble International School has achieved 100% pass in the All India Secondary School Examination of CBSE Grade 10 in the academic year 2025-26. Diyana Noureen secured 498/500, achieving 99.6%., Eshal Ashima secured the second position with 98%, while Davis Johny achieved the third position with 97.4%. Thirty-eight out of 124 students secured 90% and above, with 13 students achieving 95% and above. Source link
Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC) announced that its National Mental Health Helpline (NMHH) has experienced remarkable growth and success last year.The Helpline answered 19,238 calls in 2025, highlighting the need for accessible mental health support across Qatar.As part of its extended function, the Helpline has established a comprehensive triage and assessment service for people referred to Psychiatry and/or Psychology Clinics.This service ensures that patients who require help are directed to the most appropriate clinic in a timely manner.Since its launch six years ago, the NMHH has continued to grow and enhance its services, reaching a 90 percent patient satisfaction rate, according to an anonymous survey of users.The Helpline Triage Team (HTT) of experienced mental health nurses have guided more than 12,700 callers to appropriate support, ranging from family support and individual psychological support to inquiries and appointments, while the psychology team has ensured rapid access to talking-therapy for nearly 1,400 new patients.A total of 4225 calls were answered by the rapid intervention team and those callers have been directed to have specialist psychiatric intervention and medication. The pharmacy team answered 692 calls, while a further 221 calls were handled across various service categories.This rapid intervention service has been able to respond to early signs of relapse, review of treatment and to stabilize any potential crisis, preventing more than 400 patients attending Emergency Departments.The service is the primary point of access for mental health support in Qatar, offering a fully confidential, rapid response service to support anyone needing professional mental health support, irrespective of age, gender, background or nationality.Experienced mental health professionals including nurses, psychologists, psychiatrists and allied health professionals, are on hand to offer confidential, specialized mental health support to all callers.HMC has invited the public to make use of the Helpline, which is reachable by calling 16000 and choosing option 4 for Mental Health.The Helpline is available from 8 am to 6 pm Saturday to Thursday. Source link
Meta-owned instant messaging application WhatsApp announced the launch of a new paid subscription package called WhatsApp Plus, in the latest beta version of the WhatsApp application on the Android system in version number 2.26.15.11.According to WABetaInfo, a website specializing in WhatsApp updates, the new test focuses primarily on aesthetic aspects and the ability to customize the user interface rather than providing revolutionary software functions, as this version allows subscribers to have features including changing theme colors within the application and choosing custom icons from a variety of designs for the phone's home screen, in addition to providing exclusive ringtones and distinctive sticker packs, with organizational improvements that allow an increase in the number of pinned conversations in the list for easier access, while emphasizing that these additions will remain entirely optional and will not affect the basic free features that millions of users around the world rely on.WhatsApp introduces an optional plan called WhatsApp Plus that offers new features for users who want a more personalized messaging experience, Meta spokesperson said.Features include expanding the scope of pinned chats, custom lists, new conversation themes and more, the spokesperson added.The test is available to some users, to gather feedback and make sure that we are building something that people see as having real value, and it will be rolled out to more accounts over the coming weeks, the spokesperson continued. Source link
A recent study conducted by researchers at the University of Sao Paulo in Brazil has revealed a possible explanation for the recurrence of colds in children. The study suggests that the rhinovirus, the primary cause of the common cold, may hide within the tonsils and adenoids without exhibiting any obvious symptoms.The study said that the virus may enter a latent state within the immune cells of these tissues, rather than remaining in the superficial layers of the nose and throat as previously thought. This allows it to persist for extended periods without causing symptoms.The researchers added that the lymphatic tissue in the tonsils and adenoids may provide a suitable environment for the virus to persist within some immune cells, enabling it to evade immune detection and making complete eradication difficult.The study analyzed samples from 293 children who underwent tonsillectomy or adenoidectomy. The virus was found in approximately 46 percent of these children, despite the absence of any symptoms at the time of surgery.The findings suggest that the virus’s prolonged persistence within certain immune cells may help explain the recurrence of asthma attacks and middle ear infections in children.The researchers emphasized that these results still require further investigation to clarify the mechanisms by which the virus survives within lymphoid tissues and its potential role in reactivating infections in certain conditions, such as weakened immunity. Related Story Source link
Birla Public School (BPS) has posted a 100% pass rate in the CBSE Class X examinations for 2025-26, with all 557 students of its 19th batch clearing the Secondary School Examination. According to a press release, the school’s top performer was Shamita Adiga, who secured a perfect 100%. Second place was shared by five students — Harreni Shunmuga Sundara Rajan, Garv Gupta, Ishaan Anees Moidu, Mridula Arun Prakash and Mariam Nasim — each with 99.2%. The third position was jointly secured by 10 students, each scoring 99%: Maher Vidya Negi, Prithvi Rajesh, Amina Hana, Daniel John Abraham, Gopika Preejith, Ananya Anand, Jiya Japan Gandhi, Sarah Ahsan, Arush Sharma and Shanmugapriya Sivakumar. The results reflected strong overall academic performance across the cohort, with 335 students scoring above 90%, while 532 students secured distinction by obtaining more than 75%.BPS students collectively recorded 101 centums across subjects. Artificial Intelligence accounted for the highest number of perfect scores with 36 centums, followed by Data Science with 33 and Mathematics Standard with 14. Arabic produced 10 centums, while English and Tamil recorded two each. Science, Social Science, Hindi, and Marketing and Sales recorded one centum each. Among those who secured centums in Tamil were Mithraa Vijayakumar and Ayshwarya Siva Ananth. In Arabic, full marks were secured by Mohammed Yaqzan Rafeeque, Khadija Mohammed Noorul Hasan, Mohammed Nayif Noushad Parappura, Numbly Abdullah, Mohammed Naheem Noushad Parappur, Nidha Fathima, Numan Mohammed Naveed Shaikh, Syeda Haziqa Hassan, Zisel Nousher and Duaa Kalam. In Mathematics Standard, the students who scored centums were Harreni Shunmuga Sundara Rajan, Simon Moses Walter Moses, Ishaan Anees Moidu, Shamita Adiga, Ananya Anand, Madiha Kadri, Edlin Jacob Jibu, Gavin Aneesh Chako, Heena Jaganathan, Aryan Bijukumar Nair, Neil Jacob Mathew, Ayshwarya Siva Ananth, Shenil Salgin Cherian and Lakshmi Sukrutha Yejju. Shamita Adiga also secured perfect scores in Hindi, Science and Social Science. In English Literature, Shiza Manal Parambil and Garv Gupta achieved centums, while Riya Kaviarasu secured full marks in Marketing and Sales. Artificial Intelligence accounted for the largest number of centums. Students who secured full marks in the subject included Amina Hana, Mirthun Raaj Sridharan, Mehreen Jeelani Munawar, Harinitha Kannan, Filza Mehrin Sulfikkarali, Rohan Jacob, Gopika Preejith, Aryan Haridas, Avaaneesh Ankush Pathare, Akshat Chaudhary, Shamita Adiga, Siddhi Harish Pillai, Angel Mariam Benoy, Aron Binoy Daniel, Paul Renju Moolayil, Ananya Anand, Krithika Pradeep, Ayesha Zahra Muttathushalil Rish, Abel Aby George, Edlin Jacob Jibu, Niya Najeeb, Olivia Joseph, Sarah Ahsan, Tanushree Balakrishnan, Gowri Anupama Sibin, Pranathi Vivekanandh, Mridula Arun Prakash, Vega Azhar, Akshaya John, Nawfal Abdul Khaleel Qibran, Mariam Nasim, Aryaman Mishra, Adnan, Dhruv Amit Gaur, Shanmugapriya Sivakumar and Tanvi Raviraj Patte. In Data Science, centums were achieved by Faizaan Ahammed, Adithya Midhun Kalathil, Arun Deepak Pereira, Elasha Anna Aji, Maher Vidya Negi, Anvi Sharma, Arshal Kanichai Remin, Jomei Samuel Victor John Victor, Vibha Vinod Jadhav, Shahd Shihab, Aryan Vandana Prasad, Madiha Kadri, Navya Arun Nair, Gowshik Kulandaivel, Rhea Grace Sujith, Prarthana Kurian, Daniel John Abraham, Anushka Shenoy, Jiya Japan Gandhi, Soha Altaf Sheikh, Mohammed Qais Shanil Mookkathayi, Vaishnavi Suresh Pillai, Nabeel Syed, Ken Abraham Thomas, Joanna Meriam Viju, Ammaar Ahmed Syed, Mahanthikaa Suresh, Mohammed Sanie Esa Valappintakat, Zisel Nousher, Drishti Jain, Mohammed Zayan Zafar Khan, Shenil Salgin Cherian and Jay Shrestha. BPS chairperson Maria Pakalomattom, vice-chairman Dr Mohan Thomas, members of the board, principal Dr Anand R Nair, staff and parents congratulated the students and teachers for the strong performance, attributing the results to the school’s continued focus on quality education and coordinated teaching efforts. Source link
In 2010, Imthiyas Aboobacker, a well-known finger dance expert, envisioned a unique way to enhance mental focus among children with special needs. After extensive research, study, and consultations with experts, he launched Mind Moves, an initiative that combines creativity with cognitive development through finger-based exercises. “I have a superhero in my family,” Aboobacker recalls, referring to his differently-abled cousin who once showed a keen interest in finger movements during a visit. “Each child responds differently. Once they begin moving, they start enjoying it and gradually immerse themselves in the rhythm.” Imthiyas Aboobacker with his cousin Sameer, who inspired him to start the finger therapy initiative. The programme is structured into multiple levels—around 25 in total—designed to progressively build skills. Through consistent practice, Aboobacker believes the therapy can bring significant improvements in fine motor skills, eye-hand coordination, and attention span. Inside classrooms where Mind Moves is practised, the transformation is visible. Children who were once hesitant now follow rhythmic patterns—not with their feet, but with their fingers. What may seem like a simple activity is, in reality, a carefully designed therapy that stimulates both sides of the brain. At its core, Mind Moves focuses on fine motor movements—small, deliberate actions that enhance brain activity and cognitive function. These exercises, often presented as engaging “finger games,” are particularly beneficial for children facing attention challenges, including those on the autism spectrum. The Rhythm of 1K1 Hands performance, choreographed and led…
