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19 Jan 2026
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Space travel alters viruses' evolution , study on ISS reveals

A recent study reveals that viruses and bacteria undergo unique evolutionary changes in the microgravity environment of the International Space Station (ISS).

19 Jan 2026
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Glasgow scientists spot a new way to tackle tough cancers

Scientists in Glasgow have identified a potential treatment to halt the growth of two deadly cancers, liver and bowel, by targeting genetic faults.

19 Jan 2026
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Delhi HC says no to patent on Hirotsu's nematode cancer test

The Delhi High Court has denied a Japanese firm's patent application for a nematode-based cancer detection method, citing it as a diagnostic process prohibited under Indian law.

19 Jan 2026
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Gemini AI lands in Gmail: Smarter emails, less hassle

Google is launching new AI features in Gmail, designed to automatically search, summarise and respond to emails, transforming the user's email management experience.

19 Jan 2026
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Google Pixel 10 series debuts 'Magic Cue' for smarter suggestions

Google is reportedly upgrading its Magic Cue feature on the Pixel 10 series, integrating it with Google Tasks and Google Wallet for increased functionality.

19 Jan 2026
NASA

Artemis II mission: How to send your name to Moon

NASA is gearing up for a historic space exploration mission, the Artemis II.

19 Jan 2026
NASA

NASA's Antarctic balloon campaign complete: What was the goal?

NASA has successfully concluded a scientific balloon campaign over Antarctica, which began in early December.

19 Jan 2026
DigiLocker

Attention! Fake DigiLocker apps can drain your bank accounts

Security researchers have flagged the re-emergence of fake DigiLocker apps on the Google Play Store.

19 Jan 2026
China

China's new submarine can target US from its home waters

China has unveiled its latest strategic asset, the Type 096 Tang-Class ballistic missile submarine.

19 Jan 2026
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Massive solar flare could light up the skies—and mess with tech

The sun has erupted with a potent X-class solar flare, triggering a fast-moving coronal mass ejection (CME) that is forecasted to impact Earth within the next 24 hours.

19 Jan 2026
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JioHotstar bumps up subscription prices, adds more flexible plans

JioHotstar is set to increase prices for its Super and Premium subscription tiers from January 28, 2026, while introducing new monthly plans.

19 Jan 2026
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iQOO 15 Ultra gaming phone to launch before February 2026

iQOO is set to launch its new high-end smartphone, the iQOO 15 Ultra, in India soon. The phone features a unique built-in cooling fan targeting sustained gaming performance.

19 Jan 2026
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Can exercise, spermidine, lamivudine slow aging? Phase 1 trial underway

A new study is investigating the potential of high-intensity interval training and anti-inflammatory medicines to combat age-related diseases.

19 Jan 2026
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Ocean 'regime shift': Seaweed blooms are taking over

Scientists warn of a potential "regime shift" in the world's oceans as seaweed blooms, driven by global heating and pollution, expand at an alarming rate.

19 Jan 2026
Apple

Apple to bring OLED displays to iPads, Macs starting 2026

Apple is gearing up for a major transition to OLED display technology in its iPad and Mac product lines between 2026 and 2028.

19 Jan 2026
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Scientists discover new low-calorie sugar alternative for diabetics

Scientists have discovered tagatose, a low-calorie natural sugar that doesn't significantly increase insulin levels, offering a guilt-free option for sweet lovers.

19 Jan 2026
Google Chrome

Stealthy 'GhostPoster' malware siphons data, ad-revenue through fake browser extensions

A sophisticated malware campaign dubbed "GhostPoster" has been targeting users of Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, and Microsoft Edge.

19 Jan 2026
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Artemis II rocket rolls out for historic Moon mission

NASA is preparing for the historic Artemis II mission, offering individuals worldwide the unique opportunity to send their names to the Moon.

19 Jan 2026
Antarctica

World's first ice vault opens in Antarctica: What's it for?

A team of European scientists has unveiled the Ice Memory Sanctuary, a unique ice vault in Antarctica. The facility is dedicated to preserving glacier ice cores for research purposes.

19 Jan 2026
ChatGPT

ChatGPT now tells how it feels about you (via image)

A new trend is taking over social media, with users sharing AI-generated images of how they think their chatbot perceives them. The trend has raised the question: Is your AI assistant overworked?

19 Jan 2026
OPPO

Micron warns of 'unprecedented' memory chip shortage due to AI

Micron Technology, a major supplier for NVIDIA, has warned that the ongoing memory chip shortage is worsening.

19 Jan 2026
Apple

iPhone 18 Pro leak shows hidden Face ID, advanced cameras

A recent leak has revealed the design and key hardware specifications of Apple's upcoming iPhone 18 Pro.

19 Jan 2026
Android

Google adds 'Answer Now' for faster replies in Gemini app

Google has introduced a new feature, "Answer Now," in its Gemini app.

19 Jan 2026
WhatsApp

You can soon participate in group calls on WhatsApp Web

WhatsApp is working on a new feature that will allow group voice and video calls on its web client.

19 Jan 2026
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ASUS pauses all smartphone launches in 2026

Asus has announced plans to halt phone production in 2026, shifting its focus towards AI and commercial PCs, while continuing support for existing phone models.

19 Jan 2026
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AI is helping predict and prevent road crashes in India

Artificial Intelligence (AI) can significantly enhance road safety by predicting potential crashes, according to SaveLife Foundation CEO Piyush Tewari.

19 Jan 2026
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Antarctica just got the world's 1st ice core sanctuary

European and polar scientists have inaugurated the world's first Ice Memory Sanctuary in Antarctica, aimed at preserving glacier ice cores for future climate research.

19 Jan 2026
Gaganyaan

Why ISRO's Gaganyaan mission faces fresh delays

India's ambitious Gaganyaan mission, the first-ever human spaceflight program, could see a slight delay.

19 Jan 2026
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ET GenAI Hackathon 2026: India's biggest student AI challenge

Hackathons are transforming the landscape of AI learning in India, providing a hands-on approach to innovation and practical problem-solving.

19 Jan 2026
Qualcomm

Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra arriving next month: Check key upgrades

Samsung is gearing up for the launch of its next flagship smartphone, the Galaxy S26 Ultra. The device is likely to be unveiled as early as next month.

19 Jan 2026
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NASA's Artemis II rocket is ready for its big Moon mission

NASA's new moon rocket, the Space Launch System (SLS), has been moved to the launch pad, marking a significant step towards lunar exploration after over 50 years.

19 Jan 2026
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Netflix just dropped Google Cast from its mobile apps

Netflix has removed the Google Cast feature from its Android app, potentially due to its declining popularity and the company's focus on other features.

19 Jan 2026
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ISRO Hawaii station exit isn't slowing down Gaganyaan mission

India's Gaganyaan mission faces potential delay as ISRO withdraws its application for a Hawaii ground station, following the recent PSLV launch failure.

19 Jan 2026
ChatGPT

What is ChatGPT Salute? Leak reveals OpenAI's next big feature

OpenAI is said to be testing a major update for its ChatGPT web app.

19 Jan 2026
Facebook

X lags behind Threads in daily mobile users

Meta's social media platform, Threads, has overtaken Elon Musk's X in terms of daily active users on mobile devices.

19 Jan 2026
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Microsoft Office users: urgent security alert from CERT-In

The Indian government has issued a high-severity alert about a serious security risk in Microsoft Office apps, potentially impacting millions of users.

19 Jan 2026
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India to host 1st global AI summit in 2026

India will prioritize establishing global consensus on common artificial intelligence (AI) standards at the upcoming IndiaAI Impact Summit.

19 Jan 2026
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SpaceX just sent 29 more Starlink satellites into orbit

On Sunday, January 18, 2026, a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket successfully launched 29 Starlink satellites from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida.

19 Jan 2026
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Google Gemini adds 'Answer now' for faster, no-wait replies

Google's Gemini app has introduced an 'Answer Now' button, replacing the 'Skip' button, to bypass in-depth thinking and provide quicker responses.

19 Jan 2026
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Meet the scientist behind AI-powered brain mapping tool 'SmartEM'

Aravinthan D. T. Samuel, a Harvard professor, is pioneering SmartEM, a machine learning-guided system designed to expedite detailed brain scanning.

18 Jan 2026
China

China's new 'microscopic scalpel' could revolutionize chip supply chains

Chinese nuclear scientists have developed a state-of-the-art "microscopic scalpel," a high-energy hydrogen ion implanter called POWER-750H.

18 Jan 2026
Science and Technology

This is a more eco-friendly way to recycle lithium batteries

Researchers from the Chinese Academy of Sciences and Beijing Institute of Technology have developed an innovative technique for recycling lithium batteries.

18 Jan 2026
Astronomy

32 light-years: This is the longest stellar jet ever recorded

Astronomers have used the Hubble Space Telescope to observe a massive protostar, 20 times larger than our Sun, illuminating interstellar clouds.

18 Jan 2026
Indian Navy

Indian Navy, BEL develop software for operating unmanned ships

The Indian Navy's Weapons and Electrical Engineering Systems Establishment has partnered with Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) to create an indigenous software for operating unmanned surface vessels.

18 Jan 2026
ChatGPT

'Why should Americans fund AI in India?' Trump aide questions

Peter Navarro, White House trade adviser, has sparked a controversy by questioning why American resources are being used to power artificial intelligence (AI) services in India.

18 Jan 2026
Elon Musk

Grok is still accessible in Malaysia despite ban

Despite Malaysia's recent ban on Grok, a generative AI tool capable of creating explicit images, the technology remains accessible in the country.

18 Jan 2026
Microsoft

Windows 11 update causing PC shutdown: How to fix it

Microsoft's January 2026 security update for Windows 11, released as KB5073455, is causing some unexpected behavior.

18 Jan 2026
Donald Trump

Trump administration wants tech firms to fund new power plants

The Donald Trump administration and a bipartisan group of governors are pushing PJM Interconnection, the largest electricity market in the US, to conduct a power auction.

18 Jan 2026
Walt Disney Studios

Why Disney deleted a post on Threads

Disney recently made a post on social media platform Threads, asking netizens to share quotes from its movies.

18 Jan 2026
Robots

This ocean robot can withstand a Category 5 hurricane

Anahita Laverack, who initially aimed to become an aerospace engineer, has made significant advancements in ocean data collection with her company Oshen.

18 Jan 2026
WhatsApp

WhatsApp to partner with a new GIF provider

WhatsApp is preparing to replace Tenor with Klipy as its GIF provider.

17 Jan 2026
Elon Musk

Musk's xAI is hiring Hindi, Bengali speakers to train Grok

Elon Musk's artificial intelligence (AI) company, xAI, is on the lookout for native Hindi and Bengali speakers.

17 Jan 2026
Donald Trump

Does paracetamol cause autism? UK study says otherwise 

A systematic review published in The Lancet has debunked US President Donald Trump's controversial claim that paracetamol causes autism.

17 Jan 2026
Elon Musk

X revamps payouts: $1M for top article, new monetization model

Elon Musk's social media platform, X, has announced a new monetization model for content creators.

17 Jan 2026
Canada

California orders Musk's xAI to stop generating obscene images

The California Attorney General's office has launched an investigation into Elon Musk's xAI.

17 Jan 2026
YouTube

YouTube now allows more controversial content to earn full revenue

YouTube has updated its advertiser-friendly content guidelines, allowing more videos on controversial issues to earn full ad revenue.

17 Jan 2026
Social Media

'Wikilaundering': PR firm accused of commissioning favourable Wikipedia edits

Portland Communications, a leading public relations (PR) firm founded by Tim Allan, has been accused of manipulating Wikipedia pages to favor its clients.

17 Jan 2026
Google

Google's AI video maker Flow now available to Workspace users

Google's innovative AI video creation tool, Flow, is now available for users with Business, Enterprise, and Education Workspace plans.

17 Jan 2026
Epic Games

Epic Games has dealt a blow to Fortnite creators

Epic Games has announced a major update to its rules for Fortnite creators.

17 Jan 2026
Bluesky

Bluesky adds cashtags, LIVE badges to boost user engagement

Bluesky, a social networking platform, is rolling out two new features: cashtags and LIVE badges.

17 Jan 2026
TikTok

TikTok launches PineDrama, a dedicated app for microdramas

TikTok has launched a new standalone app called PineDrama in the US and Brazil.

17 Jan 2026
Italy

Activision Blizzard under probe for 'misleading' mobile game practices

Italy's competition authority, Autorita Garante della Concorrenza E Del Mercato (AGCM), has launched two investigations into Activision Blizzard.

17 Jan 2026
ChatGPT

ChatGPT to start showing ads

OpenAI, the company behind ChatGPT, is testing a new advertising feature in its free version for US users.

16 Jan 2026
United States of America

Sun Pharma launches skin cancer medication in US

Sun Pharmaceutical Industries has launched its skin cancer drug, Unloxcyt (cosibelimab-ipdl), in the US.

16 Jan 2026
Instagram

You can now lip-sync Reels in 5 new Indian languages

Instagram has expanded its AI-powered voice translation and lip-sync feature for Reels to five new Indian languages.

16 Jan 2026
Astronauts

Space travel changes brain structure, study reveals

A recent study published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS) has found that long-duration space travel can alter the structure and position of astronauts' brains.

16 Jan 2026
TikTok

TikTok to launch age-detection tech in Europe amid regulatory pressure

TikTok has announced its plan to roll out a new age-detection technology across Europe in the coming weeks, according to Reuters.

Why Indian private satellites on PSLV-C62 mission weren't insured

The recent failure of ISRO's PSLV-C62-EOS-N1 mission has highlighted a major gap in India's private space sector: satellite insurance.

16 Jan 2026
Apple

iPhone 4: Why the 16-year-old phone is trending again

The iPhone 4, a device that made its debut in 2010, is witnessing a major resurgence among young users. This trend is mainly driven by nostalgia and the phone's simple features.

16 Jan 2026
Cybersecurity

Chinese hackers used Venezuela-themed phishing emails to target US

A China-linked hacker group has been accused of using Venezuela-themed phishing emails to target US government and policy-related officials.

16 Jan 2026
ChatGPT

China just 'months behind' US in AI race: DeepMind CEO

Demis Hassabis, the CEO of Google DeepMind, has warned that China is closing the gap with the US in artificial intelligence (AI) at an unprecedented pace.

16 Jan 2026
Apple

Apple to manufacture AI chips in-house by 2026

Apple is gearing up to start production of its own artificial intelligence (AI) chips, according to a report by Ming-Chi Kuo.

16 Jan 2026
ChatGPT

Google launches open AI translation models challenging ChatGPT Translate

Google has unveiled TranslateGemma, a new set of open translation models based on Gemma 3.

16 Jan 2026
Apple

This popular PC game is coming to your iPhone

Apple has announced the addition of Sid Meier's Civilization VII Arcade Edition to its Apple Arcade platform on February 5, 2026.

16 Jan 2026
iPhones

Leak reveals full specs of Apple iPhone Fold, 18 Pro

Apple's upcoming iPhone 18 series, including the highly anticipated foldable model, will come with Touch ID instead of Face ID.

16 Jan 2026
Flipkart

Flipkart's AI shopping assistant 'SLAP' to launch next week

Flipkart is all set to launch its new conversational AI shopping assistant, Shop Like a Pro (SLAP), next week.

16 Jan 2026
Donald Trump

Ordered Trump Mobile phone? 6 months later, it's still missing

US Senator Elizabeth Warren has asked the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to probe Trump Mobile's failure to deliver its promised phones.

16 Jan 2026
Meta

US senators demand answers from tech giants over explicit deepfakes

A group of US senators has written to tech giants Meta, Alphabet, X, Snap, Reddit, and TikTok.

16 Jan 2026
Canada

Canada investigates Musk's xAI over explicit deepfakes

Canada's privacy watchdog has launched an investigation into xAI, the artificial intelligence company founded by Elon Musk.

16 Jan 2026
Spotify

Spotify raises subscription prices once again

Spotify has announced a price hike for its subscription plan in the United States, marking the third increase in three years.

16 Jan 2026
Amazon India

50% discount! Samsung Galaxy Ring drops to ₹15,999 on Amazon

Samsung's Galaxy Ring, a wearable device designed for health tracking, has received its biggest price cut ever on Amazon India.

16 Jan 2026
Meta

Meta pulls the plug on its metaverse for work

Meta, the parent company of Facebook, has announced that it will be shutting down Horizon Workrooms, its virtual collaboration space for workers.

16 Jan 2026
Elon Musk

Musk's lawsuit against OpenAI, Microsoft heads to trial

A US District Judge in Oakland, California has denied OpenAI and Microsoft's attempts to dismiss Elon Musk's lawsuit, paving the way for a jury trial scheduled for late April.

15 Jan 2026
London

Nothing's first India flagship store is coming to this city

Nothing, the consumer tech company co-founded by Carl Pei, has announced its plan to open its first-ever flagship store in India.