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Scientists build synthetic 'Spudcell' that learns, study in Nature Biotechnology
Scientists have developed "Spudcell," an advanced synthetic cell capable of adapting to its environment and learning survival skills, marking a breakthrough in synthetic biology.
Elon Musk's xAI launches no-code Grok voice AI agent builder
xAI introduces the Grok Voice AI Agent Builder, a no-code platform enabling users to create and deploy AI-powered voice agents in under two minutes directly from a web browser.
Z. ai's GLM-5.2 attracts industry attention for affordability and coding
A new Chinese AI model, GLM-5.2, rivals Anthropic and OpenAI with advanced coding capabilities at a fraction of the cost, sparking global interest and debate.
Opera launches Paste Protect to block clickfix clipboard attacks
Opera introduces Paste Protect, a built-in browser feature that detects and blocks malicious clipboard content, safeguarding users from rising ClickFix-style cyber attacks.
Alessio Lanna to lead trial testing Sentcell T cell drug
A groundbreaking Phase 1 trial will test a therapy designed to revive exhausted T cells, aiming to restore immune function and promote healthier aging at the molecular level.
Google, UC San Diego repurpose old phones into AI servers
Google and UC San Diego are repurposing discarded smartphone processors into AI servers, aiming to reduce e-waste and the carbon footprint of manufacturing new computing hardware.
IBM to install quantum computer in Amaravati by September 2026
IBM CEO Arvind Krishna announced Amaravati will host one of India’s first IBM Quantum Computers, boosting Andhra Pradesh’s vision for a quantum innovation hub.
Study warns up to 1 million satellites could outnumber stars
Scientists warn that launching up to one million satellites could outshine stars, disrupt astronomy, and permanently alter humanity's view of the cosmos.
Flipkart reports about 40% code AI-written, over 250 models
Flipkart is advancing its AI strategy with over 250 deployed models and specialised e-commerce large language models (LLMs), as 40% of its software code is now AI-generated.
Cisco deploying personalized AI agents to 90,000 employees August 2026
Starting August, Cisco will equip its 90,000 employees with personalized AI agents to optimize tasks and costs, marking one of the largest corporate AI assistant rollouts to date.
Nothing Phone 4b launches July 7 and RCB edition teased
Nothing is set to unveil the budget-friendly Phone 4b on July 7, alongside a special RCB Edition inspired by its partnership with the Royal Challengers Bengaluru cricket team.
'Tech neck' and blurry vision? You may have 'phone body'
A recent report by the BBC has highlighted the potential impact of technology on human health, particularly in terms of physical changes.
Portugal launches open model amid Europe's AI sovereignty push
Portugal has launched 'Amalia,' its first-ever open-source artificial intelligence (AI) model.
University of Colorado and Colorado State reverse osteoarthritis in animals
Researchers in Colorado have created a single injection therapy that reversed chronic osteoarthritis in animal studies within just four to eight weeks.
Apple's 'Hide My Email' feature is exposing real email addresses
Apple's "Hide My Email" feature, designed to protect user privacy by providing disposable email addresses for online anonymity, has been flagged with a major security flaw, which may expose users' real email addresses.
Skyroot Aerospace to launch India's 1st privately-built Vikram-1 from Sriharikota
Skyroot Aerospace has set July 12-August 4 for Mission Aagaman, India's first private orbital mission, marking a milestone in the nation's space industry.
Who is Alex Schultz, Meta's first-ever Chief Data Officer?
Over the past few months, Meta has announced major leadership changes in a bid to strengthen its data-driven decision-making and AI integration.
LG launches AI Xboom Bounce and Grab speakers in India
LG has introduced the Xboom Bounce and Xboom Grab AI-powered Bluetooth speakers in India, offering up to 30 hours of battery life and advanced audio features starting at Rs. 9,999.
SpaceX is developing an AI device
SpaceX has shown investors a prototype of a "handset-like" artificial intelligence (AI) device, The Wall Street Journal reported.
STFC cuts could force closure of Knockin radio telescope
A 25m radio telescope in Shropshire, part of the globally significant e-MERLIN network, faces closure as proposed UK science funding cuts threaten vital research and innovation.
Can an app turn off nearby e-rickshaws? Here's the truth
A smartphone app designed to monitor lithium batteries has gone viral in India, thanks to videos showing e-rickshaws being turned off mid-ride.
NVIDIA launches liquid cooling to reduce energy and recycle water
Nvidia's innovative liquid cooling system promises to reduce energy and water use in AI data centres, but experts warn it won't address AI's full water footprint.
Apple readies new iPad Pro lineup, entry-level MacBook Pro
Apple is gearing up to launch a new line of iPad Pro tablets and an "entry-level" MacBook Pro in the first half of 2027, according to Bloomberg.
UN report lauds India's AI strides in healthcare, warns challenges
India's AI healthcare successes showcase transformative potential, but a UN panel highlights gaps in infrastructure, expertise, and governance capacity.
Palantir CEO Alex Karp warns companies against outsourcing AI sovereignty
Palantir's Alex Karp argues that the critical challenge in AI lies in ensuring businesses retain control over their data, infrastructure, and intellectual property.
Weave Robotics debuts Isaac 1 home robot for chores
Weave Robotics has unveiled Isaac 1, a home robot designed to autonomously handle chores like folding laundry and tidying up, aiming to simplify household management.
AWS CEO Matt Garman: AI will reshape entry-level white-collar jobs
Amazon Web Services CEO Matt Garman challenges Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei's prediction, asserting that AI will reshape white-collar jobs rather than eliminate them entirely.
WhatsApp's username feature raises impersonation concerns as rollout begins
WhatsApp's new username feature, which allows users to find and message each other by handle instead of phone number, has raised concerns over potential impersonation.
This world's first synthetic cell can grow and reproduce
In a groundbreaking achievement, scientists have successfully created a synthetic cell from non-living chemical components.
Meta follows SpaceX's playbook, looks to monetise excess AI compute
Meta Platforms is planning to enter the cloud computing space by leasing out its excess artificial intelligence (AI) computing capacity, Bloomberg News has reported.
Palantir CEO Karp criticizes AI token pricing, urges data control
Palantir CEO Alex Karp criticizes token-based AI models, urging enterprises to prioritize control over their infrastructure, data, and intellectual property.
SK Hynix announces $51B factory to meet AI memory demand
SK Hynix, a leading South Korean semiconductor manufacturer, has announced plans to invest 80 trillion won ($51.46 billion) into a new NAND memory chip production facility.
Apple lobbies US to buy Chinese-made memory chips
Apple is in talks with two Chinese semiconductor manufacturers, ChangXin Memory Technologies (CXMT) and Yangtze Memory Technologies (YMTC), to buy memory chips.
Proofpoint study: 41% biggest Indian firms lack full email protection
A 2026 study by Proofpoint reveals that 41% of Fortune 100 India companies lack robust DMARC implementation, exposing them to phishing and email impersonation risks.
UBTech revealed UWORLD U1 humanoid recognizing over 20 emotions
UBTech has launched the UWORLD U1, a humanoid robot with silicone skin and emotional AI, designed for companionship and service roles in homes and businesses.
James Webb shows WD 1856b survived its star's death
Astronomers used JWST to study WD 1856b, a giant exoplanet orbiting a white dwarf, revealing its unexpectedly high temperature and clues about its post-stellar transformation.
US government and AI companies seek voluntary model release standards
The US government is negotiating voluntary standards with AI firms to regulate advanced model releases, aiming to address misuse risks and establish benchmarks for safe deployment.
Elon Musk says SpaceX AI phone reports are utterly false
Elon Musk dismissed claims by _The Wall Street Journal_ about SpaceX showcasing an AI phone prototype to investors, calling the report “utterly false.”
Meta to charge WhatsApp business users $2 per 1 million tokens
Meta will implement token-based pricing for its AI-powered Meta Business Agent on WhatsApp Business starting August 1, 2026, charging $2 per million tokens globally.
United Launch Alliance to launch 29 Amazon Leo satellites
United Launch Alliance's Atlas V rocket will launch 29 Amazon Leo broadband satellites early Thursday, July 2, from Cape Canaveral. Watch live coverage starting at midnight EDT.
NASA launches Artemis 2 around the Moon for America's 250th
NASA celebrated America’s 250th birthday by emblazoning "America 250" logos on the Artemis 2 rocket, which launched astronauts around the moon earlier this year.
WhatsApp ordered not to rollout username feature in India
The Indian government has asked Meta to halt the rollout of WhatsApp's new "usernames" feature, until further consultations are done, Moneycontrol has reported.
This AI platform can make video campaigns for you
Flipick, a Pune-based learning-technology company, has launched an innovative AI video platform.
Smartwatch maker Fire-Boltt to launch affordable smartphones in India
Fire-Boltt, a popular Indian smartwatch brand, is gearing up to enter the smartphone market.
Bengaluru start-up clears key milestone for 2028 air taxi launch
Sarla Aviation, an air taxi start-up backed by Accel and Zerodha co-founder Nikhil Kamath, has successfully completed the flight test campaign of its electric aircraft Sylla.
Bought Meta AI glasses? Some features now cost $20/month
Meta has introduced a subscription model for its smart glasses.
Google NotebookLM can now turn your research into 60-second videos
Google has announced a major upgrade to its NotebookLM tool, allowing it to convert lengthy research documents into short, 60-second explainer videos.
This emotional humanoid robot can become your personal companion
UBTech Robotics, the world's first publicly traded humanoid robot company, has unveiled a new consumer-focused robot.
NASA's lunar base plans are finally taking shape
NASA has awarded contracts worth a total of $590 million to three US companies: Astrobotic, Firefly Aerospace, and Intuitive Machines.
BMW now uses autonomous humanoid robots to build its cars
BMW has started using humanoid robots in its Spartanburg facility in the US.
Why Japan is building its own AI model
Japan has announced an ambitious plan to develop a homegrown artificial intelligence (AI) model and deploy 10 million AI-equipped robots across various sectors by 2040.
OpenClaw now available as app on iOS and Android
OpenClaw, the open-source artificial intelligence (AI) assistant that took the world by storm earlier this year, has launched dedicated mobile applications for Android and iOS.
Why did Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket blow up?
Blue Origin, the space company founded by Jeff Bezos, is still investigating the cause of its New Glenn rocket's explosion on May 28.
Live chats on Threads are now translated in real-time
Meta has announced major upgrades to its Live Chats feature on Threads, the social media platform's answer to X.
Google ends Tenor API, disrupting GIF pickers across apps
Google shut down the Tenor API on Tuesday, changing the way users search for and access GIFs on several popular platforms.
Telegram users can edit messages in India again
Telegram has restored its message editing feature for users across India, ending a temporary restriction that was imposed earlier.
The man who helped build internet is retiring
Vinton Cerf, widely known as the "Father of the Internet," is set to retire from his position as Google's chief internet evangelist next week.
US lifts export controls on Anthropic's Fable and Mythos models
Anthropic has announced that the US government has lifted export controls on its Fable and Mythos AI models.
Anthropic unveils Claude Science to streamline scientific research
Anthropic has launched Claude Science, an innovative AI workbench designed to streamline computational research for scientists.
Anthropic's new Sonnet 5 makes AI agents cheaper to run
Anthropic has launched its latest artificial intelligence (AI) model, the Claude Sonnet 5. The new release is a more powerful and agentic version of the lab's midsize model.
OnePlus launches 1st N-series smartphone in India with 8,000mAh battery
OnePlus has expanded its smartphone portfolio in India with the launch of the new OnePlus N6.
This is China's biggest AI model trained on local chips
Chinese food delivery giant Meituan has unveiled LongCat-2.0, the country's largest artificial intelligence (AI) model trained entirely on home-grown hardware.
Meta's new AI system can turn your thoughts into text
Meta has unveiled a groundbreaking artificial intelligence (AI) system, Brain2Qwerty v2, that can convert brain activity into text without any surgical implants.
OpenAI's 1st hardware product is coming on July 15
OpenAI has teased a new hardware product, specifically designed for its AI coding assistant, Codex.
You can now reserve usernames on WhatsApp
WhatsApp has launched the username reservation feature, a major update in its connectivity strategy.
Cursor's new mobile app lets you code on the go
Cursor, the AI coding start-up recently acquired by SpaceX, has launched its first native iOS app.
California government employees can now use Claude at a discount
California Governor Gavin Newsom has announced a partnership with Anthropic, the company behind the AI chatbot Claude.
Gemini now lets you generate personalized AI images for free
Google has announced that its Gemini app is expanding its personalized Nano Banana-powered image generation feature to all eligible users in the US for free.
Shocker! Hundreds of iPhone 18 Pro photos and parts leaked
A major data breach has exposed sensitive information about Apple's upcoming iPhone 18 Pro models.
This is the 1st-ever dinosaur bone found in Antarctica
A fossil that lay unnoticed for four decades has been identified as the first dinosaur bone ever discovered in Antarctica.
No using unapproved AI tools for official work: Modi government
In a bid to bolster cyber security, the Indian government has issued internal directives urging its departments to steer clear of unapproved external artificial intelligence (AI) platforms.
Strawberry Moon shines tonight: When and how to see it
The night sky will witness one of the most awaited celestial events of the year, the Strawberry Moon 2026, on June 29.
iPhone 18 Pro may launch on September 8, leak suggests
Apple's highly-anticipated iPhone 18 Pro series is expected to debut on September 8 or 9.
WhatsApp removes a way to confirm if someone blocked you
WhatsApp has addressed a security loophole that allowed users to confirm if they had been blocked by someone.
Centre warns of malware targeting WhatsApp Web, desktop users
The Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In) has issued a warning for WhatsApp Web and desktop users.
Grok 4.5 could rival Anthropic's Claude Opus
Elon Musk has announced that his artificial intelligence (AI) company, xAI, has entered the private beta phase for its latest model, Grok 4.5.
California bans streaming ads louder than video starting July 1
California's new law, which prohibits streaming services from playing ads louder than the accompanying video content, will come into effect on July 1.
AI-assisted production line for cancer vaccines is finally here
China is gearing up to launch its first-ever production line for artificial intelligence (AI)-powered personalized tumor vaccines.
Seawater desalination can now be cheaper than bottled water
Desalination, the process of converting seawater into freshwater, has always been an energy-intensive affair.
Managing AI agents will be key skill by 2031: KPMG
A recent report by KPMG has revealed that 92% of tech executives believe managing artificial intelligence (AI) agents will be a key skill in the next five years.
Apple Mac Studio with high-end M5 chips coming
Apple is gearing up to launch an updated version of the Mac Studio later this year.
AI coding tokens could soon cost as much as salaries
The cost of artificial intelligence (AI) coding tokens could soon match or even surpass the monthly salary of a software engineer.
China's Z.ai says its latest model matches Mythos in cybersecurity
China's Zhipu AI (Z.ai) has launched its open-weight GLM-5.2 model, which some researchers say matches Anthropic's Mythos in certain bug-finding and cybersecurity scenarios.
AI smart glasses are helping students cheat on exams
The rise of artificial intelligence (AI) technology is changing the game in education, especially when it comes to exams.
Ancient scroll charred during Vesuvius eruption deciphered using AI
A team of researchers has successfully used artificial intelligence (AI) to virtually unroll and partially decipher a papyrus scroll that was burned and carbonized during the Mount Vesuvius eruption nearly 2,000 years ago.
DeepSeek's DSpark upgrade is here: What does it do?
Chinese artificial intelligence (AI) start-up DeepSeek has launched a major upgrade to its flagship V4 model. The update is aimed at significantly accelerating the generation of AI responses.
World's biggest superconducting magnet, for nuclear fusion reactor, tested successfully
China has successfully tested the world's largest superconducting magnet for a nuclear fusion reactor.
This dinosaur discovered in Argentina might have ties to China
A team of paleontologists has unearthed a new species of raptor in Argentina.
Satellite-guided jet landing takes place in India for 1st time
The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has successfully conducted a satellite-based landing system (SLS) approach on a jet engine aircraft for the first time in India.
Why Google has restricted Meta's access to Gemini models
Google has imposed restrictions on Meta's access to its Gemini AI models.
This cosmic particle might have come from 'Shadow Blaster' galaxy
A team of astronomers believes to have traced the origin of a ghostly cosmic particle to a star-forming galaxy dubbed "Shadow Blaster."
Apple to unveil 2 premium MacBooks soon
Apple is rumored to be gearing up for the launch of two new premium MacBooks later this year.
WhatsApp to let you have private conversations with Meta AI
WhatsApp is testing a new feature called Side Chat, which allows users to have private conversations with Meta AI.
New crypto scam targets users recovering lost wallet access codes
A new cryptocurrency scam has emerged, preying on users who have forgotten their digital wallet access codes.
Trump administration close to restoring access to Anthropic's Fable 5
The Trump administration is close to allowing Anthropic to restore access to its advanced artificial intelligence (AI) model, Fable 5, according to Axios.
Instagram is enhancing user control over content feed
Instagram is working on new features to enhance user control over their content feed.
SoftBank CEO questions feasibility of Musk's orbital data center proposal
Softbank CEO Masayuki Son has dismissed Elon Musk's ambitious plan of setting up orbital data centers.
Will ISRO's Gaganyaan mission be delayed?
The timeline for India's ambitious Gaganyaan mission has been pushed back.
BBC ends long wave radio service after nearly a century
The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) has shut down its long wave radio service, a platform that has been in operation for nearly a century.
India inaugurates first-of-its-kind hydrogen plant powered by nuclear reactor heat
India has inaugurated the world's first hydrogen production plant that uses nuclear reactor heat instead of electricity.
Meet N Jayan, new director of ISRO's Liquid-Propulsion Systems Centre
Eminent aerospace engineer N Jayan has been appointed as the Director of the Liquid Propulsion Systems Centre (LPSC), a key facility under the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO).
AI agents in China will now have ID cards
China is taking a major step toward regulating artificial intelligence (AI) agents by creating an identity system for them.