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Realme's new P-series phone: 10,000mAh battery is here
Realme is reportedly preparing to launch a smartphone with a massive 10,000mAh battery in India. This new device could be the first of its kind in the Indian market.
IUCAA's PhotonSync makes regular internet cables ready for quantum tech
The Inter-University Centre for Astronomy and Astrophysics (IUCAA) has developed an indigenous technology, 'PhotonSync', to enhance quantum communication.
Huntington's disease: Gene therapy shows real hope for slowing brain decline
New research offers promising advancements in the treatment of Huntington's disease, a hereditary brain disorder previously deemed incurable.
Scientists create glowing skin grafts for easy health checks
Scientists have developed skin grafts that fluoresce green in response to specific biomarkers in the bloodstream, potentially offering a non-invasive alternative to blood sampling.
Google drops Android 16 QPR3 Beta 2 for Pixel phones
Google has launched the Android 16 QPR3 Beta 2, addressing stability and performance issues, for its Pixel devices. The stable version is expected to launch in March 2026.
JWST just spotted baby supermassive black holes hiding in space
The James Webb Space Telescope's discovery of ancient galaxies, known as 'little red dots', may actually be young supermassive black holes, according to recent research.
Google splits Gemini 3 usage limits for more control
Google has separated the usage limits of its Gemini 3 Thinking and Pro models, while also increasing the daily prompts for AI Pro and AI Ultra subscribers.
Samsung's One UI 8.5 beta: Big upgrade for Galaxy S25 users
A leaked kernel upgrade in Samsung's One UI 8.5 could significantly enhance the performance of Galaxy phones, making them smoother and more responsive.
New 'pocket-sized lab' can help detect food allergens
French company bioMerieux unveils Allergen Alert, a portable device capable of identifying food allergens on the spot, offering a new solution for allergy sufferers.
Google Trends just got a Gemini AI upgrade
Google has launched an updated Trends Explore page, now enhanced with Gemini-powered capabilities for automatic trend identification and comparison.
Claude down! Anthropic's AI models suffer major outage
Anthropic's popular AI chatbot, Claude, is currently facing an outage. The issue has been widely reported on social media since around 2:00pm IST today.
Google Pixel 10a could launch next month: What to expect
Google is said to be speeding up its mid-range smartphone line-up, with the Pixel 10a now rumored to launch sooner than expected.
2025 third hottest year as temperatures breach 1.5°C threshold again
The year 2025 has been confirmed as the third hottest on record, with average global temperatures exceeding the critical threshold of 1.5 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial levels for three consecutive years.
Musk's Starlink internet service free for Iranians amid protests
Elon Musk's SpaceX has made its Starlink satellite internet service free for users in Iran.
Moon is eating our atmosphere over billions of years
A recent study has revealed that the Moon has been "eating" molecules from Earth's atmosphere for billions of years.
Google defends AI search summaries in lawsuit filed by publishers
Google has asked a federal judge to dismiss a lawsuit filed by Penske Media Corporation (PMC), the publisher of Rolling Stone, Billboard, and Variety magazines.
Netflix series shines light on Indian start-ups solving real problems
Netflix has partnered with the Government of India to showcase the work of eight Indian start-ups in social innovation.
Microsoft pledges AI data centers won't raise local electricity bills
Microsoft has unveiled a five-point strategy, dubbed "Community-First AI Infrastructure," to address community concerns over its artificial intelligence (AI) data centers.
Are microplastics actually there in our bodies? Study raises doubts
The discovery of microplastics in the human body has been questioned by some scientists, who believe that the findings were likely due to contamination and false positives.
WhatsApp will soon let you hide your cover photos
WhatsApp is working on a new feature that will allow users to manage the privacy settings of their cover photos.
US Senate cracks down on sexual deepfakes after Grok backlash
The US Senate has passed the Disrupt Explicit Forged Images and Non-Consensual Edits Act (DEFIANCE Act), a bill aimed at protecting individuals from non-consensual deepfakes.
Immune cells in tumors can be used to fight cancer
In a groundbreaking study, scientists from the Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST) have developed a novel cancer treatment.
How Apple will customize Google Gemini AI for Siri
Apple is working with Google to use its Gemini AI technology for enhancing Siri's capabilities.
Google Veo AI now lets you generate 4K vertical videos
Google has updated its Veo 3.1 AI video model, adding new visual enhancements to the "Ingredients to Video" tool.
What is Apple's new Creator Studio and who it's for
Apple has unveiled a new software suite, the Apple Creator Studio, to take on Adobe's Creative Cloud platform.
Slackbot upgraded with AI features: How it simplifies your work
Slack, the popular workplace communication platform owned by Salesforce, has just announced a major upgrade to its built-in assistant, Slackbot.
Anthropic's Claude Code AI tool made Cowork. Say what!
Anthropic has launched a groundbreaking new product, Cowork, which is an agentic artificial intelligence (AI) tool.
Spanish satellite survives ISRO's PSLV-C62 mission failure, sends back data
In a surprising turn of events, the Kestrel Initial Demonstrator (KID) capsule from Spanish start-up Orbital Paradigm has survived the failure of ISRO's latest PSLV-C62 mission.
Could honeybees help us communicate with aliens in the future?
A group of researchers has proposed that honeybees could be the key to developing a universal language for communicating with extraterrestrial life.
Shocker: This bird in US evolved during the COVID-19 pandemic
A recent study has found that the dark-eyed junco songbird underwent rapid evolution during the COVID-19 pandemic.
TN building India's 1st sovereign AI park with ₹10,000cr investment
The Tamil Nadu government has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Bengaluru-based Sarvam AI to set up India's first full-stack Sovereign AI Park.
When and how to watch the 'great comet of 2026'
Comet C/2025 R3 (Pan-STARRS) is an icy comet discovered in September 2025 by the Pan-STARRS survey telescope in Hawaii.
'Ring of Fire' solar eclipse in February: When to watch
A rare annular solar eclipse will occur on February 17, 2026. This type of eclipse produces the striking "Ring of Fire" effect.
OpenAI readies 'Sweetpea' to rival Apple AirPods with AI tech
OpenAI is gearing up to take on Apple's AirPods with its own AI-powered device, codenamed "Sweetpea."
Nothing's latest ANC headphones offer 100-hour battery, priced at ₹7,000
Nothing's sub-brand CMF has launched its Headphone Pro model in India.
For ₹2cr, you can now book a hotel on Moon
A company called GRU Space has announced its plan to build a series of increasingly complex habitats on the Moon. The final product will be a hotel modeled after San Francisco's Palace of the Fine Arts.
No upfront payment required for H200 AI chips, says NVIDIA
NVIDIA has clarified that it doesn't require an upfront payment for its H200 chips.
Apple App Store developers have earned $550B since 2008
Apple has announced that developers on its App Store have collectively earned a whopping $550 billion since the platform's inception in 2008.
Meta announces 'Meta Compute' initiative to supercharge AI infrastructure
Meta, the tech giant led by Mark Zuckerberg, is doubling down on its investment in artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure.
UK to enforce law that criminalizes making sexual deepfakes
The UK government is set to enforce a law that criminalizes the creation of non-consensual intimate images, including sexual deepfakes.
WhatsApp will soon need keys for chatting without sharing numbers
WhatsApp is working on a feature that will let you start conversations without sharing your phone number.
Musk slams Apple-Google AI deal, warns of 'unreasonable power'
Elon Musk has slammed Apple's new AI partnership with Google, saying that it gives too much power to the latter.
OpenAI acquires healthtech start-up Torch for $100 million
OpenAI has acquired healthcare start-up, Torch, in a deal reported to be valued at about $100 million in equity according to some media reports.
Pentagon integrates Grok AI as Musk's chatbot faces global criticism
The US Department of Defense has announced its plan to integrate Elon Musk's artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot, Grok, into its network.
Anthropic debuts Cowork, an AI agent for everyday computing tasks
Anthropic has launched a new feature called Cowork, designed to simplify general office work.
Apple picks Google's Gemini for AI-powered Siri upgrade
Apple has announced a partnership with Google to enhance its artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities, including a major upgrade of Siri.
IIT-Madras develops advanced artillery shells with 50% longer range
The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras has made a major breakthrough in defense technology by developing ramjet-assisted 155mm artillery shells.
This massive 2,300-foot asteroid spins every 2 minutes!
A group of ultra-fast-rotating asteroids has been discovered in the solar system, with one of them spinning at an unprecedented speed.
Sarvam, other AI start-ups to showcase models at IndiaAI Summit
Bengaluru-based artificial intelligence (AI) start-up Sarvam is likely to unveil its foundational model at the upcoming IndiaAI Impact Summit.
Will AI end the 'traffic era' for news sites?
A recent report from the Reuters Institute for the Study of Journalism has revealed that media companies are bracing for a major decline in web traffic over the next three years.
Apple may debut iPhone 17e next month: What to expect
Apple's next budget-friendly smartphone, the iPhone 17e, is expected to launch as early as next month.
Nothing to soon open its first flagship store in India
Nothing, the tech company founded by Carl Pei, has announced plans to open its first global flagship store in India.
India is the most targeted country for mobile malware attacks
India has been identified as the most targeted country for mobile malware attacks, according to Zscaler's latest ThreatLabz 2025 Mobile, IoT, and OT Threat Report.
Deepfake scams are on the rise: How to stay alert
The State Bank of India (SBI) has issued a warning to its customers about the rising threat of deepfake scams.
Apple's AI‑powered Siri expected to debut by April
Apple's much-anticipated AI-powered Siri could be making its debut as early as late March or early April this year, according to 9to5Mac.
Samsung Galaxy users get exclusive Stranger Things theme and wallpapers
Samsung and Netflix have joined forces to celebrate the final season of "Stranger Things."
Meta blocks 500,000+ accounts under Australia's under-16 social media ban
Meta has deactivated over half a million accounts across Facebook, Instagram, and Threads.
Gemini AI can now shop on Walmart and Shopify
Google has announced a major expansion of shopping capabilities within its AI chatbot, Gemini.
NASA prepares urgent ISS crew evacuation this week: Know why
NASA and SpaceX are preparing for an early return of the Crew-11 mission from the International Space Station (ISS).
WhatsApp now suggests stickers while you type your messages
WhatsApp has released a new update for its iOS app, bringing the version number to 26.1.10.72.
Centre rejects report on mandatory smartphone source code sharing
The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) has dismissed a media report that claimed the Indian government was planning to force smartphone manufacturers like Apple and Samsung into sharing their proprietary source code.
Walmart expands drone delivery to 150 more stores
Wing, the Alphabet-owned company that provides drone delivery services for groceries, medicines, and hot lattes, is expanding its partnership with Walmart.
Meta urges Australia to rethink its under-16 social media ban
Meta, the tech giant led by billionaire Mark Zuckerberg, has called on the Australian government to reconsider its world-first ban on social media accounts for users under 16.
ISRO's PSLV-C62 mission fails after mid-flight anomaly
The Indian Space Research Organisation has encountered an anomaly during the PSLV-C62/EOS-N1 mission.
ISRO launches India's AI laboratory, orbital refueling demo on PSLV-C62
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has successfully launched its first mission of 2026 with the PSLV-C62 rocket carrying 16 satellites.
After Indonesia, Malaysia blocks Grok over obscene images
Malaysia has blocked access to Elon Musk's Grok chatbot after its image creation feature was widely misused to create pornographic and abusive content.
Anthropic launches Claude for Healthcare
Anthropic has unveiled a new service, Claude for Healthcare, to facilitate the use of its AI platform in the medical field, following a similar push by OpenAI.
India wants smartphone makers to share source code for security
The Indian government is mulling new security regulations for smartphones, including a proposal to make tech companies share their source code.
This Indian start-up is launching a satellite for in-orbit refueling
Chennai-based space start-up, OrbitAid Aerospace, is gearing up to launch AyulSAT, a pioneering satellite for in-orbit refueling.