Science and technology

“A period of great change in technology Artificial Intelligence (AI) based domestic robot Optimus cut Elon Musk's hair. That too perfectly and on time. There was also a feedback exchange after the haircut. Welcome to the new world of Artificial Intelligence and Robotics.”

“A borewell in Jaisalmer, Rajasthan, released a sudden water stream, linked to the ancient Saraswati River. Scientists believe a significant underground water reservoir still exists, highlighting the river's historical flow through the desert. The event sparked intrigue as water began flowing like a river on a VHP worker's farm.”

“Miraculous boiling wells in Malaysia... Natural? Artificial? Those traveling to Malaysia should try it once”

“A video shows a man and a woman arriving at a petrol station, the woman busy on a phone call boards another man’s bike and rides away with him.”

FACTLY says: The video does not show a real incident; it is a scripted video made for entertainment purposes, uploaded on Facebook on 26 October 2024 by actress Sanjjanaa Galrani. The original video includes a disclaimer stating tha…

“Sky News did a segment on an Apple money-making app.”

“video on Facebook purportedly showing a satellite crash in Western Kenya”

“a letter advertising job opportunities in Canada and calling applicants to register through Telegram and phone calls”

“A smartphone called Tesla Phone Pi will be launched in December 2024.”

Vera Files says: There has been no announcement from Tesla CEO Elon Musk about coming out with a phone in December. He denied the rumors in October and November.

“At the end of 2024, Elon Musk will launch a smartphone called Tesla Pi, which has three exclusive features: it carries a solar-powered battery that doesn’t require manual charging, it does not need an Internet connection since all Tesla Pi smartphones will be automatically connected to Starlink, and it will be usable even on the moon and the planet Mars.”

“Says Elon Musk said, “The $299 Tesla phone will be the end of the iPhone.”

“Photos of giant mobile phone unearthed in King Goliath’s tomb.”

FACTLY says: This image was created using artificial intelligence tools. There are no credible news reports to prove the discovery of such a mobile.

“Video showing an idol of Lord Ganesha discovered by NASA scientists on Mars.”

FACTLY says: There is no evidence to support the claim that NASA scientists have discovered an idol of Lord Ganesha on Mars. This viral video was created by editing an image released by NASA in August 2023, which was captured by the…

“Sunita Williams will return to Earth after 127 days. This video features her guided tour of the International Space Station in 2024.”

FACTLY says: The viral video dates back to November 2012. Sunita Williams has been aboard the ISS with fellow astronaut Barry Wilmore since June 2024. Their initial 10-day mission has been extended until February 2025 due to technic…

“This video shows a child hitting his mother with a cricket bat for not letting him use a mobile phone.”

FACTLY says: This is a scripted video created by a Facebook page called ‘Ideas Factory.’ They upload scripted videos on social media to raise awareness among public. The original version of the viral clip contains a disclaimer that …

“Mobile phone addiction is getting dangerous....”

“Modi ji what kind of technology is this”

“Charlie Kirk X post about iPhone storage reveals his top app is Grindr.”

PolitiFact says: Conservative commentator Charlie Kirk didn’t share an X post that revealed he uses the gay dating app Grindr. We found the image of an iPhone user’s storage on a meme generation site. The X post is fake.

“Now don't tell me that we are not married We also have three children…. As long as the sun and the moon exist... The Gandhi family will remain immortal”

“Elon Musk has announced his first robot girlfriend, with artificial intelligence.”

PolitiFact says: A parody account posted the image in July on X. PolitiFact didn’t find credible reports or Musk statements about a robot girlfriend.

“consuming artificial sweetener makes you slim”