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Scientists image giant cenote beneath El Castillo at Chichen Itza
Scientists discovered a massive water-filled cavern, or cenote, directly beneath Chichen Itza’s iconic pyramid, revealing its symbolic connection to the Maya underworld, Xibalba.
Major El Nino brewing could weaken monsoons and increase droughts
El Nino's development in the Pacific may alter global monsoon patterns, causing drought in some regions and extreme rainfall in others, experts caution.
Paytm launches 'Pocket Money' letting teens pay without bank accounts
Paytm's new 'Pocket Money' feature enables teenagers to make UPI payments without a bank account, offering parents control and visibility over their spending in real-time.
Manufacturers adopt AI to meet customer expectations and boost efficiency
Manufacturers are leveraging AI to enhance real-time decision-making and operational efficiency, with a focus on data insights and product quality over cost-cutting.
Anthropic co-founder Chris Olah urges wider AI oversight at Vatican
Chris Olah emphasized in the Vatican that artificial intelligence development requires guidance from governments, religious leaders, and civil society.
Gujarat government to offer citizen services on WhatsApp
The Gujarat government has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Meta Platforms to provide citizen services through WhatsApp.
Google blocks 1st known AI driven attack on 2FA
Google's Threat Intelligence Group thwarted the first known AI-developed zero-day exploit targeting two-factor authentication, preventing a planned mass-scale cyberattack.
Google's AI overviews in Search blanked results for some words
Google's AI Overviews in Search recently malfunctioned, misinterpreting keywords like "disregard" and "stop" as commands, causing blank spaces instead of relevant search results.
HMD launches Vibe 2 5G as India's 1st Indus phone
HMD has unveiled the Vibe 2 5G smartphone, priced at Rs 9,499. The device will be available on Flipkart starting May 26, offering AI-powered features and premium design.
Fitbit Air hits setup issues due to delayed app update
Google's latest fitness tracker, the screenless Fitbit Air, has been facing issues due to an update delay of its companion app.
Xiaomi bets big on AI to power its smartphones, EVs
Xiaomi is betting big on artificial intelligence (AI) to secure its hardware empire's future.
FCC filing suggests Apple developing new over ear Bluetooth headphones
A recent FCC filing reveals an unannounced pair of Apple over-ear headphones, sparking speculation about whether the device belongs to the AirPods or Beats lineup.
iPhone 18 Pro leak hints at taller display, slimmer bezels
Apple's upcoming iPhone 18 Pro series could see a major front-design overhaul, as per recent leaks.
Pronto admits to recording users' home videos. Purpose? AI training
Bengaluru-based start-up Pronto has sparked a major controversy after it was revealed that the company recorded videos inside customers' homes while their staff performed cleaning tasks.
Huawei unveils method for 1.4-nanometer transistor density bypassing US restrictions
Huawei has introduced a groundbreaking chip-making method based on the Tau Scaling Law, enabling 1.4 nm-equivalent transistor density without relying on US-restricted tools.
Astronomers say Milky Way consumed a dwarf galaxy
A team of astronomers has discovered a peculiar cluster of stars, which they believe to be the remnants of a dwarf galaxy devoured by the Milky Way some 10 billion years ago.
NASA pairs AI and satellites to track harmful algae blooms
NASA leverages artificial intelligence and satellite imaging to detect harmful algae blooms early, preventing environmental disasters and protecting ecosystems globally.
Microsoft, Uber find AI tools more expensive than expected
Microsoft has decided to discontinue most of its direct Claude Code licenses and shift its engineering team toward GitHub Copilot CLI.
Bengaluru-based Pronto accused of using outward-facing cameras to train AI
A Bengaluru-based startup, Pronto, is under scrutiny for using cameras in customers' homes to train AI systems, sparking privacy debates despite claims of strict opt-in protocols.
ASUS launches VM441 AiO with Snapdragon X, starting at ₹101,990
Asus has unveiled the VM441 AiO, India's first all-in-one PC with a Qualcomm Snapdragon X processor, starting at Rs 1,01,990. It features a sleek 24-inch design.
Apple to allow Google Cast on iPhones, iPads
Apple is reportedly working on a feature that would allow users to replace AirPlay with third-party streaming protocols at the system level.
Genmoji, Image Playground to get major upgrade in iOS 27
Apple is gearing up to give a major visual upgrade to its image generation models, Genmoji and Image Playground, in the upcoming iOS 27 update.
GigaAI unveils SeeLight S1 humanoid mapping homes to handle chores
China's GigaAI unveiled the SeeLight S1, a household humanoid robot capable of cooking, cleaning, and caregiving, but struggles with unpredictable domestic environments.
Governance Summit 2026 urges fairer AI for government services
The Ministry of Electronics and IT, in partnership with ISB, organized the Governance Summit 2026 to explore AI's role in inclusive growth and last-mile public service delivery.
This handheld device can detect cancer from a blood drop
A team of researchers from Westlake University, Hangzhou, has developed a handheld device that could soon be used to screen for early-stage cancer from a single drop of blood.
AI apps that create travel playlists for you
An AI app generating personalized travel playlists can transform an ordinary trip into a memorable one.
Shane Huntley of Google says AI accelerates cyberattacks and scams
AI is accelerating cyberattacks by enhancing speed and sophistication, warns Google's Shane Huntley, highlighting its role across multiple attack stages.
How AI is helping you cook better at home
Mastering culinary skills is no longer restricted to pricey classes or years of trial and error.
How AI is making hospitals more efficient
Artificial intelligence is revolutionizing hospital resource management by allowing faster and more informed decisions about staffing, bed availability, supplies, scheduling, and patient flow.
How to identify fake rental app messages
In today's digital age, rental apps have become a popular choice for finding accommodation. However, with the convenience of technology comes the risk of phishing scams.
watchOS 27 to improve heart-rate tracking on Apple Watch
Apple is gearing up to launch its next software update, watchOS 27, at WWDC 2026.
OpenAI offers up to $445,000 to manage recursive self improvement
OpenAI is hiring experts to prepare for recursive self-improvement in AI, aiming to automate research roles that could eventually replace human engineers by 2028.
New rodent review shows lasting memory problems from sugary foods
A new meta-analysis reveals that while reducing sugar intake can partially improve memory in rodents, the cognitive damage from high-sugar diets may not be fully reversible.
Meta launches WhatsApp Plus in India with AI emojis
Meta has introduced WhatsApp Plus in India, offering enhanced customisation features and AI tools. The premium subscription costs Rs 79 per month after a one-month free trial.
The Economic Times opens nominations for 2026 AI Product Awards
The ET Most Innovative AI Product Awards 2026 spotlight transformative Agentic AI solutions driving autonomous decision-making and intelligent enterprise workflows.
Google AI just solved 56-year-old math problems on its own
Google's DeepMind has announced that its AI system, AlphaProof Nexus, has autonomously solved nine open Erdos problems.
Huawei plans to match 1.4nm density by 2031 without ASML
Huawei claims to have developed a cost-effective method to produce advanced chips rivaling Intel and TSMC by 2031, bypassing U.S.-restricted semiconductor machinery.
McKinsey says companies must build proprietary AI to stand out
McKinsey's report highlights that competitive advantage in AI lies in creating scalable, integrated systems and workflows, as basic adoption becomes a standard business necessity.
Huawei reveals roadmap for 1.4nm chips by 2031
Huawei has unveiled an ambitious plan to produce advanced semiconductors with a transistor density of 1.4 nanometers (nm) by 2031.
Dell CTO forecasts quantum computing useful scale by 2028-29
Dell Technologies predicts quantum computing will achieve utility by 2028-29, with advancements in hybrid classical-quantum systems and post-quantum cryptography compliance.
OpenAI's Sam Altman favors underwater over space data centers
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman expressed skepticism about Elon Musk's vision for orbital data centers, suggesting underwater infrastructure may be more practical and easier to implement.
Apple delays Project Mulberry AI coach until after iOS 27
Apple's ambitious AI-driven health coaching tools, part of Project Mulberry, are reportedly delayed and may launch after the initial rollout of watchOS 27 later this year.
Huawei targets 1.4nm chips by 2031 to rival TSMC
Huawei Technologies has announced a new strategy to close the gap with Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC), the industry leader in semiconductor production.
Stanford researchers cure type 1 diabetes in mice using transplants
Stanford researchers successfully cured Type 1 diabetes in mice by combining stem-cell and pancreatic cell transplants with a gentler immune-resetting treatment.
X moves to stop creators profiting from stolen viral content
X, the social media platform, is taking steps to combat its "copycat economy."
Study finds sperm whale codas share features with human speech
Sperm whales use clicks, or codas, with complex acoustic structures resembling human vowels, suggesting their communication system is more intricate than previously understood.
Sundar Pichai calls AI change unprecedented, acknowledges student anxiety
As fears of AI-driven job losses rise, Sundar Pichai confronts the “boo strategy,” a growing student backlash against tech leaders during graduation speeches.
Apple is finally fixing AirPods' messy settings menu
Apple is set to revamp the AirPods settings menu in its upcoming iOS 27 update, according to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman.
Google launches disco-ball-inspired app icons for Pixel devices now
Google has launched a glittery disco-ball-inspired icon pack for Pixel devices, following Spotify’s similar trend, offering users a playful and nostalgic customisation option.
Meta launches 'Forum' iOS app for US Facebook Groups
Meta has launched a new iOS-only app called Forum, offering a Reddit-like experience for Facebook Groups with AI-powered features to enhance community discussions.
Chinese astronaut to spend a full year in space
China has launched its Shenzhou-23 mission, a major step in its plan to send humans to the Moon by 2030.
DeepMind's AlphaProof Nexus solves 9 Erdős problems and 44 conjectures
Google DeepMind's AlphaProof Nexus autonomously solved nine long-standing Erdős problems, but CEO Demis Hassabis asserts these achievements still fall short of true AGI.
Huawei plans 1.4-nanometer chips by 2031 using Tau scaling law
Huawei unveiled the Tau Scaling Law to enhance chip performance without relying on smaller transistors, aiming for 1.4-nanometre-equivalent chips by 2031 despite US sanctions.
Huawei plans 1.4nm chips by 2031 using LogicFolding without EUV
Huawei aims to produce 1.4nm chips by 2031 using its "LogicFolding" technology, challenging TSMC's lead and bypassing reliance on ASML's EUV lithography machines.
X updates rules to credit original creators for reposted impressions
X has introduced measures to curb repost accounts profiting from stolen viral content, ensuring original creators receive visibility and monetisation benefits over aggregators.
Google Search shows more AI overviews, users lack official opt-out
Google is transforming its Search platform with AI-driven features, but users are finding creative ways to minimize or bypass these changes as opting out remains limited.
Meta becomes AI 1st under tech chief Andrew 'Boz' Bosworth
Andrew “Boz” Bosworth, Meta’s CTO, is spearheading the company’s ambitious shift to AI-first operations, driving innovation while navigating internal controversies.
Bellatrix Aerospace rolls out Project 200 for sharper Earth imaging
Bellatrix Aerospace is developing VLEO satellites for 180-200 km altitudes, promising reduced costs and centimetre-level imaging with innovative plasma propulsion.
Amazon launches Alexa Podcasts for AI generated episodes in minutes
Amazon's new Alexa+ feature, "Alexa Podcasts," enables users to create personalized, AI-generated podcast episodes on virtually any topic in just minutes.
Xreal unveils Aura smart glasses at Google I/O, promises practicality
Xreal, Google’s smart glasses partner, believes its latest model, Aura, featuring OLED displays and immersive apps, could finally overcome the industry's longstanding challenges.
How does playing rugby affect women's brains?
A groundbreaking research project has begun at Cardiff University, UK focusing on the effects of repeated head impacts in women's rugby.
Anthropic prepares for early launch of Mythos AI model
Anthropic's highly anticipated AI model, Mythos, could be launching sooner than expected.
China wants to extract lithium, germanium from coal waste
China is exploring the potential of coal waste as a source of critical metals such as lithium, gallium, and germanium.
How to remove AI overviews from Google search results
Google's AI Overviews feature in search results has been a topic of debate among users.
China's Shenzhou-23 space mission to feature Hong Kong's first astronaut
China is scheduled to launch its longest human spaceflight mission to date, the Shenzhou-23.
Why low-tech companies are now engaging in 'AI washing'
UK companies are adopting "yoga-level" stretches to portray themselves as AI specialists, a trend fueled by the hype surrounding the technology.
Worrying: Patients rushing to plastic surgeons for 'AI face' look
Plastic surgeons in the UK are increasingly concerned about their patients asking for an "AI face."
Workplace tracking software secretly share employee data with Big Tech
A recent study has revealed that popular workplace monitoring apps, or "bossware," are sharing employee data with digital advertising platforms and data brokers.
This phishing scam targets iPhone users to steal Apple ID
The Indian Cybercrime Coordination Centre's National Cybercrime Threat Analytics Unit (I4C) has issued a warning about a sophisticated phishing scam. The scam targets iPhone users who have lost their devices.
Ferrari revamps fan app with IBM's AI tech
Ferrari has partnered with tech giant IBM in a bid to enhance the experience of Formula 1 (F1) fans.
xAI turns to fossil fuels to power massive AI expansion
Elon Musk's xAI has turned to fossil fuels for its data centers, a surprising shift for a company.
AI could disrupt 28% back-office roles in India: Report
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is set to disrupt 28% of back-office roles and 24% of data roles in India over the next three years, a new study by SHRM has found.
OpenAI seeks researchers who can stop AI from improving itself
OpenAI is looking for a researcher to tackle one of the biggest challenges in artificial intelligence (AI): what happens when an AI system can improve itself.
Apple registers new subdomain ahead of WWDC, fueling AI buzz
Ahead of the much-anticipated Worldwide Developer Conference (WWDC) 2026, Apple has registered a new subdomain: genai.apple.com.
Microsoft's consumer marketing chief, Yusuf Mehdi, leaving after 35 years
Yusuf Mehdi, Microsoft's Executive Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer for Consumers, has announced his decision to leave the company after 35 years.
Gemini app for Mac to get 2 major AI updates
Google has announced two major updates for its Gemini app on macOS, during the I/O 2026 event.
NVIDIA is including China in its $200B CPU market forecast
NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang has said that his company's forecast of a $200 billion market for central processing units (CPUs) includes China.
League of Legends maker says it can't 'brick' your PC
Riot Games, the developer behind popular games like League of Legends and Valorant, has denied rumors that its Vanguard anti-cheat system can "brick" players' PCs.
Snap's AR glasses likely to launch later this year
Snap, the parent company of Snapchat, is gearing up to launch its highly-anticipated "Spectacles" augmented reality (AR) glasses later this year.
Google's Workspace apps get major visual revamp with gradient icons
Google is rolling out a major visual revamp for its Workspace apps, introducing new gradient icons.
Trump Mobile hit by major data breach, exposing customer data
Trump Mobile, the new telecommunications venture of US President Donald Trump's family, has suffered a major data breach.
This Chinese lab-grown organoid can replace your pacemaker
In a major scientific breakthrough, researchers from Shanghai have successfully created the world's first lab-grown sinoatrial node.
This Chinese-Dutch team just turned corn into sustainable plastic
A team of scientists from China and the Netherlands has developed a corn protein-based biopolymer that could offer a sustainable alternative to fossil-fuel plastics.
China to search for water ice at Moon's south pole
China's Chang'e-7 mission is set to explore the Moon's south pole later this year.
FBI director's merchandise site taken offline after cyberattack, malware concerns
The merchandise website of FBI Director Kash Patel, Based Apparel, has been taken offline after reports of a cyberattack.
Claude Mythos found 10,000+ bugs in just a month
Anthropic, the AI start-up that developed Claude Mythos, has revealed that its advanced artificial intelligence (AI) system has detected over 10,000 critical cybersecurity flaws in just a month.
You now get disco ball icons on your Android devices
Google has joined the 'disco ball' icon trend, following Spotify's temporary app icon change for its 20th anniversary.
Google's AI search doesn't know meaning of 'disregard'
Google's new AI-powered search experience has run into a major problem: it doesn't know what "disregard" means.
Blue Origin can fly its New Glenn rocket again
Blue Origin's latest mega-rocket, the New Glenn, has been given the green light by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to resume its flight operations.
Worrying: AI is bringing dead pilots back to life
In a shocking development, the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) in the US temporarily suspended access to its docket system.
SpaceX's most powerful rocket, Starship V3, blasts off to space
SpaceX has successfully launched its most powerful rocket, the Starship Version 3 (V3), into space for the first time.
Want to write effective emails? AI can help
Writing precise emails is more doable with AI as a drafting and editing partner than as a replacement for human judgment.
For better team communication, try these AI tools
Enhancing team communication with AI-driven language tools is one of the simplest ways to make collaboration faster, clearer, and less stressful.
Always delaying your tasks? Let AI help you
AI can be a powerful ally in the fight against procrastination, particularly when it comes to delivering tailored reminders that suit your habits, schedule, and task patterns.
How to create awesome travel journals
Crafting engaging personal travel journal entries can be difficult, particularly when attempting to weave together scattered notes and photos into cohesive stories.
Use these AI tools for weekly meal planning
AI can simplify weekly family meal planning by turning a usually stressful task into a no-brainer.
For that perfect wellness routine, try these AI tools
AI can make wellness routines more practical, personal, and consistent by turning your goals into actionable plans.
OpenAI and MediaTek partner on AI smartphone
OpenAI and MediaTek have teamed up to develop an artificial intelligence (AI)-powered smartphone.
Writing a thank-you note? Try these AI tools
Using AI for crafting personalized gratitude letters saves time, but also makes your message feel warm and sincere.
How to create quick vegetarian recipes
Using AI for quick vegetarian recipe ideas can simplify meal planning, making it quicker and easier.
GTA 6 on track for November 19 release
Take-Two Interactive has confirmed that Grand Theft Auto VI (GTA 6) will be released on November 19, 2026.
Google's latest AI advancements could hit these jobs
At the recently concluded I/O 2026, Google unveiled its biggest upgrade to Search in more than 25 years.
US commits $2B to quantum computing, IBM getting largest share
The US Department of Commerce has announced a massive $2 billion investment in American quantum computing companies.
Is Meta building its own version of Reddit?
Meta has quietly launched a new app called Forum. The app was discovered by Geekout Newsletter's Matt Navarra in the App Store.
GitHub under pressure amid outages, vulnerabilities, and internal breach
GitHub, the popular code-sharing platform owned by Microsoft, is facing a series of major challenges.
ChatGPT can now whip up Microsoft PowerPoint presentations
OpenAI has announced a new integration of its AI chatbot, ChatGPT, with Microsoft PowerPoint.