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UK study finds microplastics in hedgehog droppings and pet food
Researchers discovered microplastics in 19% of hedgehog droppings, tracing contamination to pet food, which poses potential health risks for pets and wildlife.
Anthropic alleges Alibaba cloned Claude using 25,000 fake accounts
Anthropic alleges Alibaba orchestrated the largest known distillation attack on its Claude AI, using 25,000 fake accounts to extract millions of interactions, violating its terms.
NASA moon return plan faces aging Kennedy and Wallops facilities
NASA's Artemis program faces risks from ageing launch infrastructure, with a new report warning that decades-old systems require over $1 billion in upgrades to meet growing demand.
NASA's Perseverance finds complex carbon molecules in Jezero Crater rocks
NASA’s Perseverance rover discovered complex carbon-rich compounds in Jezero Crater, hinting at Mars’ potential to have once supported life billions of years ago.
Lockheed Martin unveils NXGB hypersonic glide body for mass production
Lockheed Martin's Next Generation Glide Body (NXGB) aims to revolutionize hypersonic missile production with a modular, cost-efficient design for rapid large-scale manufacturing.
United States approves limited release of Anthropic Claude Mythos 5
The US government has eased restrictions on Anthropic's Mythos 5 AI model, allowing limited deployment to trusted organizations after addressing national security concerns.
Scientists warn Thwaites Glacier could lose eastern shelf this year
Thwaites Glacier's eastern ice shelf is on the verge of breaking apart, threatening accelerated ice flow into oceans and raising global sea levels significantly.
US clears Anthropic Claude Mythos 5 for over 100 partners
The U.S. government has authorized Anthropic to share its advanced Claude Mythos 5 AI model with trusted partners, following export control restrictions imposed earlier.
Apple Watch Series 11 drops to $279 on Amazon today
The Apple Watch Series 11 is now just $279 on Amazon, offering a 30% discount during Prime Day—but this deal ends in a few hours.
Keurig Mini coffee maker $50 for Prime Day on Amazon
The compact Keurig K-Mini Mate brews customizable, full-bodied coffee in under a minute and is currently on sale for just $50 during Amazon Prime Day.
Eli Lilly's Foundayo sparks shift to oral weight loss drugs
Pharmaceutical companies are advancing oral GLP-1 drugs, offering effective alternatives to injections, with promising Phase II trial results emerging.
Mustafa Suleyman introduced MAI superintelligence team to solve everyday problems
Microsoft AI CEO Mustafa Suleyman emphasizes the importance of fostering a disciplined, evidence-based team culture to drive innovation and deliver impactful results.
Google Messages introduces chat themes replacing old 'Change colors' feature
Google Messages is introducing customizable "Chat themes," offering users dynamic colors, static options, and wallpaper personalization for conversations.
Prime Day cuts Garmin Epix Pro Gen 2 to $500
The Garmin Epix Pro Gen 2 is now $500 off, offering advanced fitness tracking, rugged design, and a two-week battery life for just $500.
Delhi teen Mahi Malhani builds trashbot to sort waste automatically
Class 12 Delhi student Mahi Malhani developed TRASHbot, an AI-driven robot with 90% waste-sorting accuracy, already operational in residential societies and schools.
Prime Day cuts Fitbit Charge 6 and Ace LTE prices
The Fitbit Charge 6 is discounted to $85.45, while the kid-friendly Fitbit Ace LTE is available for just $69.99, offering significant savings this Prime Day.
OpenAI launches GPT-5.6 models after Trump administration requested pause
OpenAI introduced its GPT-5.6 model suite under tight scrutiny, following collaboration with the Trump administration to address cybersecurity concerns during the preview period.
Google's Gemini chatbot helps Android users discover Play Store apps
Gemini now integrates with the Google Play Store, enabling users to conversationally search for Android apps, games, and in-app purchases directly through the app.
SpaceX to build 'Starpipe' gas pipeline to fuel Starship rockets
SpaceX, the space exploration company founded by Elon Musk, is gearing up to build a natural gas pipeline named 'Starpipe.'
Samsung Galaxy Fold8 may fix 2 biggest foldable complaints
Samsung's upcoming foldable smartphone, the Galaxy Z Fold8, is said to be addressing two major issues with its design: weight and display crease visibility.
Apple may skip high-end M6 chips amid soaring memory costs
Apple is said to be rethinking its Apple Silicon strategy in the wake of skyrocketing memory prices.
Apple's foldable iPhone on track for September launch
Apple's highly anticipated foldable iPhone, the iPhone Ultra, is back on track for its planned September launch.
WhatsApp finally lets iPhone users search channel updates
WhatsApp has finally added a much-needed search feature for channel updates on iPhone.
SpaceX weighs standalone Starlink mobile service
SpaceX, Elon Musk's aerospace company, is planning to launch a direct-to-consumer Starlink mobile service in the US, according to Financial Times.
Italy probes Microsoft over subscription price hike
Italy's antitrust watchdog has launched an investigation against Microsoft for alleged unfair commercial practices.
Sony to stop selling its pet robot aibo in Japan
Sony has announced the discontinuation of its popular robotic pet, aibo, in Japan.
YouTube Shorts now supports 2x playback speed
YouTube has announced a major update for its Shorts player, introducing a new "Clear Screen" mode and the ability to double playback speed.
Polymarket confirms user funds stolen in security breach
Polymarket, a leading prediction market platform, has confirmed that a security breach at one of its third-party vendors led to the theft of funds from some users.
After Apple, Microsoft raises its Xbox console prices
Microsoft has announced a major price hike for its Xbox consoles, effective globally from August 1.
IBM unveils world's first sub-1nm chip tech for data centers
IBM has unveiled a groundbreaking new chip architecture that can pack nearly 100 billion transistors into a chip the size of a human fingernail.
Trump administration reportedly asks OpenAI to stagger GPT-5.6 rollout
The US government has reportedly asked OpenAI to delay the launch of its upcoming AI model, GPT-5.6.
Apple hikes MacBook, iPad prices by up to ₹1L
Apple has raised the prices of its MacBook and iPad models in India, with some variants witnessing a massive jump of up to ₹1 lakh.
What's SpaceSail, China's satellite internet project to rival Musk's Starlink?
China's SpaceSail, a government-backed project, is gearing up to take on Elon Musk's Starlink in the satellite internet arena.
Apple removes Russian social network VKontakte from App Store
Apple has removed VKontakte (VK), one of Russia's largest social networks, from its App Store.
New Siri mode arrives in Camera app: What it does
Apple has introduced a new "Siri Mode" in the Camera app with the latest iOS 27 update.
Are today's earthquakes in California, Venezuela, and Japan linked?
On June 25, 2026, the world witnessed a rare seismic event as three different regions—the US, Venezuela, and Japan—were rocked by powerful earthquakes within hours of each other.
IBM reveals world's first sub-1 nanometer chip technology
IBM has unveiled a revolutionary chip technology capable of producing transistors at an incredible 0.7 nanometers (nm).
OnePlus earbuds with ANC, 54-hour battery life launched at ₹3,300
OnePlus has expanded its audio portfolio with the launch of Nord Buds 4 in India.
Australia's social media ban for under-16s has little effect: Study
Australia's ban on social media for users under 16 years of age has had little effect on their online behavior, a study published in the British Medical Journal has concluded.
'GTA 6' physical edition to include download code, no disc
Rockstar Games' highly anticipated title, Grand Theft Auto VI (GTA 6), is now up for pre-order globally.
Google sent alerts across Venezuela seconds before 2 earthquakes struck
On Wednesday, Venezuela was rocked by two powerful earthquakes, measuring 7.2 and 7.5 on the Richter scale. The tremors caused extensive damage and have claimed the lives of 32 people so far.
Nothing reveals Phone (4b) design ahead of July 7 launch
Nothing has officially unveiled the design of its upcoming budget smartphone, the Phone (4b).
Facebook launches AI companion app to help creators grow
Facebook has unveiled a new artificial intelligence (AI) companion app, reimagining its Creator Studio tool.
Google postpones Gemini 3.5 Pro launch to July
Google has postponed the launch of its next-generation AI model, Gemini 3.5 Pro, to July, according to Business Insider.
Anthropic's Mythos AI exposes flaws in classified US systems
Anthropic's artificial intelligence (AI) model, Mythos, has exposed vulnerabilities in highly sensitive US government computer systems.
Gemini 3.5 Flash can now browse and operate computers
Google has launched its latest AI model, the Gemini 3.5 Flash, with a unique feature called "computer use."
Google to allow external payment options on Play Store
Google has announced a major change in its Play Store billing rules.
Google to lose 2 more AI researchers to Anthropic
Google is set to lose two of its top artificial intelligence (AI) researchers, Jonas Adler and Alexander Pritzel, to rival firm Anthropic, as per a Bloomberg report.
China's 360 unveils AI rival to Anthropic's Mythos
Chinese cybersecurity firm, 360 Security Technology, has announced the development of two AI security tools as a domestic alternative to Anthropic's Mythos.
Microsoft's quantum chip claims under scrutiny
A peer-reviewed critique published in Nature has questioned Microsoft's claims about its Majorana 1 quantum computing chip.
Anthropic accuses Alibaba of world's biggest AI theft
US-based artificial intelligence (AI) company Anthropic has accused Chinese tech giant Alibaba of a massive intellectual property theft.
Meet Jalapeno, OpenAI's custom AI chip designed with Broadcom
OpenAI has unveiled its first custom artificial intelligence (AI) chip, named Jalapeno.
Adjusting your AC by just 1-degree can save you money
Raising your air conditioner's temperature setting by just one degree can have a major impact on your electricity bill.
Modi government notifies new telecom rules: What has changed?
The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has issued new rules to implement the Telecom Act, 2023.
'GTA 6' pre-orders start tonight: Which edition should you buy?
Rockstar Games has confirmed that pre-orders for Grand Theft Auto VI (GTA 6) will begin at midnight local time on June 25.
AI could hurt small businesses, warns Cloudflare CEO
Cloudflare CEO Matthew Prince has warned that artificial intelligence (AI) agents could pose a threat to small businesses.
'Insult to AI': SoftBank founder Masayoshi Son dismisses bubble concerns
Masayoshi Son, the CEO and Founder of SoftBank Group, has dismissed concerns over an artificial intelligence (AI) bubble.
Japan shifted further east after 2011 earthquake, study reveals
A new study has uncovered a previously unknown seismic event that caused Japan to move eastward after the 2011 earthquake.
Google settles teen claims against YouTube before trial
YouTube has settled a lawsuit filed by a Florida teenager, adding to the growing number of legal challenges against social media platforms for their impact on children's mental health.