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New study suggests possible ancient galaxy Loki in Milky Way
Scientists have reportedly discovered an ancient dwarf galaxy, named "Loki", buried within our own Milky Way, according to a recent study.
Guard.io: 'free blue tick' Facebook phishing may hit 30,000 accounts
A sophisticated phishing campaign is exploiting the desire for Facebook's blue tick verification, potentially compromising over 30,000 accounts.
Ask.com, once a search engine pioneer, shuts down
Ask.com, the search engine and Q&A service formerly known as Ask Jeeves, has officially shut down.
DEEP Robotics debuts LYNX M20S for rescue, inspections and security
Chinese company DEEP Robotics has unveiled LYNX M20S, a high-speed all-terrain robot designed for dangerous jobs such as rescue missions and industrial inspections.
China plans Tiangong space station upgrade as ISS retires 2031
China intends to more than double the size of its Tiangong space station, as NASA prepares to retire the International Space Station by 2031.
NASA Artemis II named moon crater for Carroll Taylor
NASA's Artemis II mission commander, Reid Wiseman, named a moon crater after his late wife, Carroll Taylor, in an unplanned yet touching tribute.
NCERT offers free 21-week SWAYAM courses for Classes 11, 12
The National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) has launched free online courses for Classes 11 and 12 via the SWAYAM platform.
OpenAI may use cookies for personalized ChatGPT and Codex ads
OpenAI may start showing personalised ads for its services, ChatGPT and Codex, using cookies while ensuring user chats remain private.
GalaxEye launches Drishti OptoSAR satellite aboard SpaceX Falcon 9
Bengaluru-based startup, GalaxEye, successfully launched its first commercial satellite, Drishti, touted as the world's inaugural OptoSAR satellite.
Podcast Index finds AI podcasts now 35.4% of new feeds
AI-generated podcasts now constitute over a third of all new podcast feeds, with Inception Point AI leading the surge in this rapidly growing sector.
Astronomers use ALMA data to trace 3I/ATLAS predating our Sun
Astronomers have discovered that the interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS originated in conditions far colder and older than our solar system, offering new insights into its formation.
Google's Gemini now creates and downloads documents directly in chat
Google's chatbot, Gemini, now allows users to create and download various file formats directly within the chat interface.
OPPO and Vivo add Quick Drop sharing to iPhones
The Oppo Find X9 Ultra and Vivo X300 Ultra now support AirDrop transfers, enabling seamless file sharing between Android and iOS devices.
Jensen Huang urges tech leaders to stop exaggerating AI fears
NVIDIA CEO, Jensen Huang, urges tech leaders to avoid overstating the potential impact of artificial intelligence on job losses and other doomsday scenarios.
Snap CEO Evan Spiegel warns AI growth could spark backlash
Snap Inc.'s CEO, Evan Spiegel, warns that public skepticism and trust issues could trigger a significant societal backlash against the rapid adoption of artificial intelligence.
GalaxEye to launch cloud-penetrating 'Drishti' satellite on SpaceX Falcon 9
Bengaluru-based start-up, GalaxEye, is preparing to launch Drishti, a unique Earth observation satellite capable of seeing through clouds and darkness.
India's first portable MRI system goes live at AIIMS
The All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) in New Delhi has launched India's first portable bedside Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) system.
OpenAI criticized for not alerting police after Tumbler Ridge shooting
OpenAI disregarded internal alerts about a violent ChatGPT user, leading to a tragic mass shooting months later, despite employee pleas for intervention.
US uses Anthropic and Mythos despite DOD supply chain warning
Despite being deemed a "supply chain risk," Pentagon CTO Emil Michael views Anthropic's AI model, Mythos, as a critical tool for national security.
Chinese study suggests omega-3 may accelerate cognitive decline in genetically-at-risk-for-Alzheimer's
A recent Chinese study warns that omega-3 supplements may accelerate cognitive decline in individuals with Alzheimer's disease genetic risk factors.
Seattle scientists create antibodies that could prevent Epstein-Barr virus infection
Scientists from the US have developed antibodies that target Epstein-Barr virus (EBV), a common virus linked to several severe health complications.
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman says ChatGPT may have caused harm
OpenAI CEO, Sam Altman, expresses his apprehension about potential negative implications of launching the AI tool, ChatGPT.
Matt, a Chinese software engineer, builds Aini app for Akemi
A Chinese man, frustrated with the limitations of existing language apps, developed a personalized translation app to communicate effectively with his Japanese-speaking girlfriend.
SpaceX's Falcon Heavy returns with ViaSat-3 F3 for Asia-Pacific connectivity
After an 18-month hiatus, the powerful Falcon Heavy rocket successfully launched the ViaSat-3 F3 communications satellite from Florida's Kennedy Space Center on April 27, 2026.
James Webb finds red dots possibly early black hole seeds
The James Webb Space Telescope's identification of "little red dots" could potentially reveal the birth process of supermassive black holes.
This enzyme can make diabetes, weight-loss drugs more effective
Scientists have discovered a new enzyme, PapB, which can significantly improve the effectiveness of popular diabetes and weight-loss drugs such as Ozempic and Wegovy.
How TikTok parent is using AI to boost drug discovery
ByteDance, the Chinese parent company of TikTok, is making significant strides in the field of artificial intelligence (AI) with its dedicated drug-discovery unit, Anew Labs.
India's deep-space missions might get a Russian boost soon
The Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) has held technical talks with Russia's space agency Roscosmos in Moscow.
Reddit's search function sees 30% growth in weekly users
Reddit, the popular social media platform, has seen a significant increase in the use of its search function.
This is the 1st WHO-approved malaria treatment for infants
The World Health Organization (WHO) has approved the first-ever malaria treatment specifically designed for infants.
India's data center capacity to touch 10.5GW by FY2031
India's data center capacity is projected to increase nearly six-fold, from 1.8GW to around 10.5GW by fiscal year 2031, according to a report by Morgan Stanley.
Apple quietly drops cheapest Mac mini variant, trims entry-level options
Apple has silently removed the cheapest variant of its Mac mini desktop, a move that leaves buyers with fewer affordable options.
Musk can join GPT-5.5 event if he wants: Sam Altman
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has invited Elon Musk to the upcoming GPT-5.5 private event, scheduled for May 5 in San Francisco.
WhatsApp's 'Liquid Glass' look is coming to in-chat screen
WhatsApp, the popular messaging platform owned by Meta, is working on bringing its new Liquid Glass look to the in-chat interface.
3 planets to dazzle May sky: When, how to watch
This month, three planets: Jupiter, Venus, and Mercury, will put on a spectacular show in the evening sky.
Microsoft Word now has legal agent, but there's a catch
Microsoft has launched a new feature called 'Legal Agent' in Word, an advanced Copilot tool designed specifically for legal work.
Pentagon strikes AI deals with Microsoft, Amazon, and NVIDIA
The US Department of Defense (DoD) has signed deals with tech giants NVIDIA, Microsoft, Amazon Web Services (AWS), and Reflection AI.
These new features are coming to macOS 27
Apple is gearing up to unveil its latest software platforms, including the highly anticipated macOS 27, at the WWDC 2026 keynote on June 8.
Indians will now get real-time disaster alerts on their phones
Today, millions of mobile users across India received a test message from the government.
Google launches COSMO AI assistant app for Android devices
Google has launched "COSMO," an experimental artificial intelligence (AI) assistant app for Android devices.
This company wants to revive animal extinct for 200 years
Colossal Biosciences, the company that brought us a genetically engineered dire wolf, is now looking to revive Africa's extinct species.
Flower Moon rises tonight: Why this full moon is special
Flower Moon is set to grace the night sky on May 1, 2026. This celestial event marks the peak of spring and is usually associated with growth and abundance.
India to launch disaster communication system tomorrow: What is it?
India is all set to launch a mobile-based disaster communication system on May 2.
Harvard study: AI beats doctors in diagnosis and care management
A recent study published in the journal Science has revealed that an artificial intelligence (AI) model can outperform experienced doctors in diagnosing patients and managing their care.
Microsoft's Xbox mode now available on all Windows 11 PCs
Microsoft has announced the rollout of its Xbox mode for all Windows 11 PCs.
US intelligence agency tests Anthropic's Mythos for software vulnerabilities
The US National Security Agency (NSA) is quietly testing Anthropic's latest artificial intelligence system, Mythos, for detecting software vulnerabilities.
After mocking Anthropic's Mythos rollout, OpenAI limits access to Cyber
In a move similar to Anthropic's controversial release strategy for its cybersecurity tool Mythos, OpenAI has announced restricted access to its own cybersecurity platform, Cyber.
Musk admits xAI used OpenAI models to build Grok
Elon Musk, a key player in the artificial intelligence (AI) industry, has admitted that his company may have used models from OpenAI to train its own.
Convicted Harvard scientist sets up brain implant lab in China
Charles Lieber, a prominent American scientist and expert in brain-computer interfaces (BCIs), has rebuilt his research lab in Shenzhen, China.
iPhone 17 lineup is the "most popular" in Apple's history
Apple has witnessed a massive surge in its sales, largely driven by the phenomenal success of its latest iPhone model.
Amazon's cloud recovery in Bahrain, UAE may take months
Amazon has announced that it will take several months to restore its cloud computing operations in Bahrain and the United Arab Emirates (UAE).
Meta blames Iran outages, Russia's WhatsApp curbs for 20M user-drop
Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, has reported a massive loss of 20 million users in the last quarter.
Here's how much GTA 6 may cost
The excitement for Grand Theft Auto VI (GTA 6) is at an all-time high. The game is set to launch on November 19, 2026, on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S.
Reposting on Instagram? New rules will slash your views
Instagram has announced a major policy change aimed at content aggregators—accounts that frequently repost content they didn't create or primarily share other people's work as photos and carousels.
If sustainable fashion interests you, keep reading
With artificial intelligence (AI) becoming a part of the fashion industry, the focus on sustainable fabric production is becoming stronger than ever.
Tired of organizing documents? These AI tools can help
In today's fast-paced digital world, AI tools are revolutionizing the way we manage, store, and retrieve documents, making workflows more efficient and intuitive.
Interested in unique recipes? Try these AI tools
Artificial intelligence is revolutionizing the kitchen by providing novel ways to create and experiment with recipes.
India emerges as biggest market for ChatGPT's new image model
OpenAI has revealed that India is the largest market for its newly launched ChatGPT Images 2.0 model.
Travel packing stress? These AI tools can help
Packing for a trip can be daunting, but these AI tools simplify the process by generating personalized lists according to your destination, weather, activities, and duration.
Lawyers, this is for you!
Traditionally, creating legal contracts has been tedious, involving expertise and manual effort.
If you enjoy soothing music, keep reading
Therapeutic music composition utilizes AI tools to generate calming and mood-enhancing tracks that help you relax, reduce stress, and feel better emotionally.
These AI tools can make pet care easier than ever
Pet owners now have advanced AI tools at their disposal to monitor pet health, detect issues early, and connect with veterinary care.
Apple's smart glasses could rely on hand gestures for apps
Apple is working on a pair of AI smart glasses to take on the likes of Meta Ray-Bans.
Digital photographers: You totally need these AI tools
The photography industry has seen a phenomenal revolution with the infusion of artificial intelligence into editing and workflow.
Interested in learning about recipes? Keep reading
Artificial intelligence is revolutionizing how people learn to cook traditional and local dishes by converting recipes into interactive virtual cooking classes.
Fancy a minimalist kitchen? Try these AI tools
Minimalist kitchen design emphasizes clean lines, neutral colors, and functional simplicity.
How to organize documents with AI
Artificial intelligence (AI) is revolutionizing the way we organize documents, making it easier to manage and retrieve information.
This is how you can improve your communication skills
Given how interconnected our world has become today, developing strong conversational abilities is a must, be it for professional networking, travel, or simply everyday social interactions.
Is Apple giving up on Vision Pro already?
Apple has shelved its Vision Pro project, following the lackluster performance of the M5 model, MacRumors reports.
Google Photos' new AI feature makes your outfit planning easier
Google Photos has announced a new "Wardrobe" feature, which uses artificial intelligence (AI) to create a digital clothing collection from your photo library.
Create your comic strips with these AI tools!
With AI-powered apps, comic strips are being reimagined, letting users turn simple story ideas into colorful, multi-panel comics in a matter of seconds.
Turn your favorite songs into remix tracks with AI
Imagine turning your favorite songs into custom challenges where you remix tracks according to your mood or skill level.
GPT-5.5 Cyber: OpenAI's new AI model for cybersecurity is here
OpenAI is gearing up to launch its latest artificial intelligence (AI) model, GPT-5.5 Cyber.
You can now access ixigo on ChatGPT for travel bookings
Travel platform ixigo has launched native apps for its three platforms, Ixigo flight & hotel, AbhiBus, and ConfirmTkt, on ChatGPT.
AI tools HR professionals will love!
HR professionals are increasingly turning to AI tools to manage talent, streamline operations, and enhance employee engagement.
Claude-based AI agent wipes company's entire production database
In a shocking incident, an artificial intelligence (AI) coding agent has wiped out an entire company's production database and its backups in just nine seconds.
Need help with language translation? Ask these AI tools
AI tools have revolutionized language translation, offering precise and context-aware results that boost productivity for translators and localization specialists.
YouTube's picture-in-picture mode now available for all users
YouTube has announced the global expansion of its Picture-in-Picture (PiP) mode for iPhone and iPad users.
Gemini can now create spreadsheets and PDFs for you
Google has updated its Gemini app with a feature that lets users generate and export files directly from chat.
Google Search queries hit an all-time high, thanks to AI
Google CEO Sundar Pichai has revealed that the number of search queries on the platform hit an "all-time high" in the first quarter of 2026.