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Apple launches Creator Studio subscription with AI tools for creators
Apple has launched Creator Studio, a subscription uniting Final Cut Pro, Logic Pro, Pixelmator Pro, and more, featuring AI-powered tools for video editing and design.
Anthropic announces AI drug discovery program for neglected diseases
Anthropic has launched a drug discovery program targeting neglected diseases and introduced Claude Science, an AI platform designed to streamline scientific research workflows.
Matrix launches platform where digital agents manage complex business projects
Matrix has launched a platform enabling businesses to operate using autonomous AI agents that handle tasks like marketing and operations with minimal human oversight.
Singapore's Acti launches AI keyboard for iOS and Android
Singapore-based startup Acti introduces an AI-powered keyboard for iOS and Android, enabling users to create custom agent shortcuts using natural language.
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.
NASA awards $590 million CLPS contracts to support Artemis moon base
Nasa has granted $590 million to Astrobotic, Firefly Aerospace, and Intuitive Machines to develop robotic lunar landers by 2028, advancing its Artemis Moon base campaign.
Sunspot 4479 flare knocks out shortwave radio across North America
A powerful solar flare from sunspot 4479 caused a radio blackout over North America and the Pacific, while an approaching coronal mass ejection may trigger a geomagnetic storm.
Telegram restores editing after ban over NEET-UG leak fears
Telegram has reinstated its message edit feature after lifting temporary restrictions imposed during the NEET-UG re-examination to prevent misuse and safeguard exam integrity.
Varun Khare launches thumpN AI platform for niche Indian events
Newcomer thumpN leverages conversational AI to spotlight thousands of overlooked live events in India, aiming to capture a 10% market share in the booming entertainment sector.
Chinese scientists build solar machine making seawater safe to drink
Chinese researchers have developed a nanoparticle-based solar desalination system that converts seawater into fresh water, running entirely on sunlight without external power.
Google testing voice AI for Gmail and Keep in US.
Google is testing AI-powered conversational voice features for Gmail and Google Keep, enabling users to create notes, reminders, and manage tasks using voice commands.
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.
Japan aims to have 10 million AI robots by 2040
Japan aims to develop a sovereign AI model and deploy 10 million physical AI-equipped robots across 18 sectors by 2040, investing $6 billion in the initiative.
BMW deploys 4 figure 03 humanoid robots at Spartanburg plant
BMW has introduced Figure 03 humanoid robots at its Spartanburg facility, showcasing their human-like abilities in sorting and transporting items autonomously.
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.
GitHub reports record June 2026 after Copilot pricing switch
Less than a month after switching to usage-based pricing for its Copilot AI tool, GitHub CTO Vladimir Fedorov declared June as the platform's most successful month ever.
Vinton Cerf to step down as Google's chief internet evangelist
Vinton Cerf, Google’s chief internet evangelist and co-creator of TCP/IP, will retire next week after a groundbreaking career shaping the modern internet.
IBM unveils fingernail-size 0.7-nm nanostack chip with 100 billion transistors
IBM's groundbreaking 0.7 nm chip redefines semiconductor scaling; Google proposes tailored AI governance; China's Zhipu AI narrows the gap in global AI capabilities.
NASA awards nearly $600 million for Moon south pole base
NASA announced new uncrewed missions to support its lunar base project, awarding $600 million in contracts to US companies as part of efforts to establish surface infrastructure.
Scientists map Yakutat slab beneath Denali Fault using machine learning
Using machine learning, researchers mapped a 250-kilometer earthquake cluster along the Yakutat slab edge, revealing unprecedented details of tectonic stress interactions.
Google launches Nano Banana 2 Lite and Gemini Omni Flash
Google unveils Nano Banana 2 Lite, its fastest AI image generation model, capable of creating high-quality images from text prompts in just four seconds.
Trump administration lifts export ban on Anthropic AI systems
The Trump administration ended export restrictions on Anthropic’s advanced AI models, resolving a three-week standoff that disrupted global tech operations.
Anthropic relaunches Claude Fable 5 after US export controls lifted
Anthropic announced that export controls on Claude Fable 5 have been lifted, with access to the AI model set to be restored starting Wednesday, July 1.
Google expands Pixel Camera 10.4 availability starting July 1
Google is expanding the availability of Pixel Camera 10.4 via the Play Store, introducing minor fixes for stability and performance across supported Pixel devices.
Google Drive brings Ask Gemini and AI overviews to mobile
Google Drive introduces Ask Gemini and AI Overviews to Android and iOS, enabling conversational searches, instant file summaries, and seamless integration across Workspace apps.
Anthropic launches Claude Sonnet 5 with smarter, cheaper pricing
Anthropic’s Claude Sonnet 5 offers advanced capabilities at a lower cost while deliberately limiting cybersecurity functions to avoid federal scrutiny and safety concerns.
Google upgrades Gemini Spark with app integrations and Keep tasks
Google's Gemini Spark now supports third-party apps like Canva and Instacart, alongside Model Context Protocol (MCP) and real-time topic tracking for dynamic updates.
NASA announces PROMISE rover aiding lunar exploration, Jared Isaacman says
NASA plans to repurpose its spare Mars rover, PROMISE, for a groundbreaking mission to the moon's south pole, leveraging its nuclear-powered capabilities for lunar exploration.
Google updates Gemini Spark on Mac with local file automation
Google’s Gemini Spark now supports local file tasks and workflow automation on macOS, enabling seamless integration with Google Workspace for enhanced productivity.
Blue Origin rebuilding Cape Canaveral New Glenn pad after explosion
Blue Origin has started rebuilding LC-36A after the May 28 New Glenn explosion, adopting a hybrid configuration to streamline launches and increase flight cadence by year-end.
Prague-based EquiLibre run by ex-DeepMind poker AI researchers trades billions
Three former DeepMind researchers have leveraged their poker-winning AI technology to revolutionize stock trading, with their startup EquiLibre now valued at $500 million.
Meta nearly bought Kalshi before building Arena with play money
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg considered acquiring prediction market leader Kalshi before pivoting to develop its own app, Arena, which will use "play money" for user predictions.
Realta Fusion says WHAM reactor generated electricity using alpha particles
Realta Fusion powered lightbulbs using electricity harvested directly from its fusion reactor, marking a significant milestone in energy innovation.
Grindr CEO George Arison seeks to make app fully AI-powered
Grindr's CEO, George Arison, is pushing full-scale AI adoption despite employee resistance, aiming to make the app an "AI-native" platform for leaner operations.
Galaxy Z Fold 8 heading into mass production, upgrades minor
Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold 8 series will feature modest camera upgrades, including a new 50MP ultrawide sensor on the Ultra model, but it still lags behind flagship standards.
Sergei Krikalev meets ISRO chief V Narayanan amid Gaganyaan talks
India and Russia are strengthening their space partnership, emphasizing human spaceflight and advanced technologies, with Roscosmos aiding ISRO's Gaganyaan astronaut training.
Agnikul Cosmos and ICEYE to build SAR satellites in India
Chennai-based Agnikul Cosmos and Finnish SAR satellite firm ICEYE have joined forces to build, launch, and operate radar earth observation satellites from India.
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.
This 6G tech can turn walls and pipes into sensors
Chinese engineers have developed a groundbreaking 6G technology that can turn walls and pipes into sensors.
We can finally 'talk' to birds
Dr. Julie Elie, a scientist from the University of California, Berkeley, has won the 2026 Coller-Dolittle Prize for her groundbreaking work in interspecies communication.
ISRO just successfully tested a new propulsion system
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has successfully conducted a hot test of its semi-cryogenic engine power head at 88% of its target thrust.
How harmful is screen time for toddlers?
A new landmark study has warned against the potential long-term health risks and reduced quality of life associated with screen time for babies and toddlers under two years.
Apple's iPhone 18 Pro expected to be more expensive
Apple's upcoming iPhone 18 Pro series is expected to be unveiled at the company's annual September event.
Mark Zuckerberg explores collaboration with prediction markets for Arena app
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg has asked his team to look into potential collaborations with popular prediction markets, Polymarket and Kalshi, according to The New York Times.
Apple seeks approval to source chips from blacklisted Chinese firm
Apple is lobbying the Trump administration for permission to buy memory chips from ChangXin Memory Technologies (CXMT), a Chinese company currently on the Pentagon's blacklist, according to Financial Times.