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Economic Times launches ET AI Hackathon 2.0, over ₹10L prizes
The Economic Times has launched the ET AI Hackathon 2.0, inviting students and developers to build real-world AI solutions, offering industry exposure and prizes worth ₹10 lakh.
Intel announces cloud AI on devices at Bengaluru Innovation Day
Intel's recent AI PC Innovation Day emphasized the shift from cloud-based to on-device AI, highlighting latency, privacy, and offline capabilities.
NASA announces MoonFall drone mission to scout lunar south pole
NASA's ambitious MoonFall project aims to deploy a fleet of drones to scout the lunar south pole, leveraging industry capabilities and JPL's technology.
Apple reportedly planning MacBook Ultra to debut early 2027
Apple is reportedly introducing a new, more powerful addition to its MacBook series, the MacBook Ultra, expected to debut in early 2027.
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman announces principles for accessible, safe AI
Sam Altman, head of OpenAI, has outlined the company's updated AI principles focusing on democratization, empowerment, safety, resilience and adaptability.
Polish and French scientists create optical tornadoes using liquid crystals
Scientists have developed a new "optical tornado" technology, potentially transforming quantum communication and photonic devices, according to a recent study.
Apple prepares foldable iPhone costing around $2,000 under John Ternus
Apple is set to launch a $2,000 foldable iPhone, marking a significant moment for incoming CEO John Ternus and signaling the company's next major hardware initiative.
For personalised recipes, try these AI tools
AI is revolutionizing recipe discovery and customization, making home cooking more accessible and creative than ever.
ISRO allows civilian STEM candidates to apply for Gaganyaan
ISRO plans to include civilian specialists with STEM backgrounds in its astronaut cadre for future crewed missions, including Gaganyaan.
The Economic Times reveals categories for 2026 AI Product Awards
The ET Most Innovative AI Product Awards 2026 recognises impactful artificial intelligence innovations across 11 sectors, driving India's economic transformation.
Interested in ceramic designing? Read on
In the ceramics industry, AI tools are revolutionizing efficiency in every aspect, be it design, production, or quality control.
Home decluttering? Here's how AI can help
Decluttering your home can feel overwhelming. But AI tools are making it a lot easier by visualizing cleaner spaces, generating personalized plans, and automating decisions.
Meta signs deal for 24x7 solar power beamed from space
Meta Platforms has signed a groundbreaking agreement with Overview Energy, a start-up focused on space-based solar power.
Create treasure hunt adventures with these AI tools
AI apps are revolutionizing how we make imaginary treasure hunt adventures.
Tired of drafting emails? Try these AI tools
In today's fast-paced work environment, professionals often find it difficult to craft clear, concise, and polished emails, carrying the right tone and message.
Dell's new laptops promise up to 40-hour battery life
Dell has introduced its latest XPS 14 and XPS 16 laptops in India.
Use these AI tools to plan your next vacation
AI tools have changed the game when it comes to planning our annual vacations.
This is for the history buffs!
Imagine being able to use your smartphone to explore ancient monuments, with historical details and architectural features popping up in an instant through augmented reality (AR).
Chrome may soon let users share tabs seamlessly across devices
Google is working on a new feature for its Chrome browser that will let users share tabs across different devices.
Managing travel expenses made easy, thanks to AI
AI tools are completely transforming the way businesses deal with travel expense reports.
TRAI opens consultation on nationwide public Wi-Fi until May 25
The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has released a consultation paper seeking stakeholder suggestions to boost public Wi-Fi networks across the country.
Create your home office your way with AI
Creating a personalized ambient home office environment is now easier than ever with AI tools.
Sam Altman wants to rebuild internet for AI era
Sam Altman, the CEO of OpenAI, has suggested that it may be time to "seriously rethink" how operating systems and user interfaces are designed.
IITM Pravartak launches online 7-month Agentic AI RAG certificate course
IITM Pravartak's Advanced Certificate Programme in Agentic AI and RAG Engineering aims to equip professionals with skills to build production-ready AI systems.
Dell launches XPS 14 and XPS 16 in India
Dell Technologies has introduced the XPS 14 and XPS 16 laptops in India, featuring Intel Core Ultra processors and boasting up to 40 hours of battery life.
ISRO may send civilians to space in future Gaganyaan missions
In a major development, the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is planning to open its astronaut corps to civilians. The move comes as part of the agency's long-term human spaceflight program.
Microsoft revamps Windows Insider program, replaces channels, drops A/B testing
Microsoft is restructuring the Windows Insider program, introducing new Beta and Experimental channels to improve user experience and eliminate feature unreliability.
This tool deliberately adds typos to humanize AI-written emails
In an era where AI tools like ChatGPT can create flawless emails with just a few clicks, it's becoming increasingly difficult to tell if a message was written by a human.
OpenAI's smartphone may replace apps with AI agents
OpenAI, the artificial intelligence (AI) giant, is said to be working on an AI-first smartphone. The company is collaborating with MediaTek and Qualcomm for the development of smartphone processors.
Chinese scientists unveil all-iron flow over-6,000-cycle battery with no capacity-loss
Chinese scientists have developed a stable all-iron flow battery electrolyte, potentially offering an energy storage solution 80 times cheaper than lithium batteries.
DeepSeek offers 75% discount on AI new model
DeepSeek, a leading AI lab based in Hangzhou, recently launched its latest flagship model, the DeepSeek-V4-Pro.
Truecaller loses ground in India as competition heats up
Truecaller, the popular caller identification app with over 500 million users worldwide, is facing a tough phase.
Sam Altman warns AGI could collapse the economy replacing jobs
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman predicts an economic collapse due to artificial general intelligence (AGI), while simultaneously sacrificing sleep to work on the technology.
Canadian study suggests infrasound may explain creepy or haunted feelings
A new study suggests that exposure to infrasound, low-frequency sounds imperceptible to the human ear, may cause feelings of unease often associated with haunted places.
Economic Times launches AI-Ready certification for Indian universities and colleges
ET AI-Ready, an initiative by The Economic Times, is a new certification for universities and colleges in India to assess their preparedness for an AI-driven future.
China's 'iron flow battery' can make renewable energy storage cheaper
Chinese scientists have developed a revolutionary "all-iron flow battery" technology, which could drastically reduce the cost of renewable energy storage.
This Chinese 'predator-like' material can extract uranium from the ocean
An international research team in China has developed a revolutionary "predator-like" material capable of hunting uranium ions in the ocean.
ISRO opens astronaut program to civilians from 4th Gaganyaan mission
The Indian Space Research Organisation (Isro) is set to begin the selection process for its second batch of astronauts, which will include civilians for the first time.
Sam Altman urges tech redesign for humans and AI agents
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman suggests rethinking the design of operating systems, user interfaces, and the internet to accommodate increasingly capable AI agents.
FarEye launches pilot AI tool in Noida to streamline dispatching
FarEye's new AI-powered tool, PILOT, significantly reduces dispatcher workload from 10 hours to just 60 minutes by automating last-mile delivery operations.
MediaTek unveils Dimensity 7450 and 7450X smartphone chips, 7450X foldable-tuned
MediaTek has introduced the Dimensity 7450 and Dimensity 7450X chipsets, both featuring advanced specifications and optimized for foldable phones.
India's e-commerce is entering agentic era with AI-led shopping
Leading e-commerce platforms and brands in India are working on their own artificial intelligence (AI) storefronts. The move is aimed at leveraging the potential of agentic commerce on large language models (LLMs) like ChatGPT, Perplexity, and Google Gemini.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 'Wide' revealed in new leak
Samsung's upcoming foldable smartphone, the Galaxy Z Fold 8 "Wide," has been spotted in dummy unit leaks.
Ben Horwitz launched Sinceerly Chrome extension adding typos to emails
Sinceerly, a unique Chrome extension developed by Ben Horwitz, intentionally adds errors and stylistic quirks to emails, making them appear more human in an AI-dominated world.
OpenAI reportedly building AI smartphone, mass production could start 2028
OpenAI is reportedly collaborating with MediaTek, Qualcomm, and Luxshare to develop an AI-first smartphone, potentially challenging industry leaders like Apple and Samsung.
DeepSeek launches DeepSeek-V4-Pro, 75% developer discount, challenges OpenAI and Google
DeepSeek, a Chinese AI lab, is slashing prices for its new model, DeepSeek-V4-Pro, intensifying competition in the global artificial intelligence industry.
ASUS launches Expertbook Ultra in India, an AI business laptop
Asus has launched its flagship business laptop, the Expertbook Ultra, in India. The laptop boasts powerful processing capabilities and is designed for durability and portability.
Apple's next CEO is going all-in on new gadgets
John Ternus, Apple's new CEO set to replace Tim Cook in September, is expected to launch around 10 new product categories in the coming years.
Google redesigns app icons across its product ecosystem
Google is expanding the rollout of its new gradient icon design across more apps.
WhatsApp will stop working on these Android phones
WhatsApp, the popular messaging app owned by Meta, will stop supporting Android versions older than 6.0 from September 8, 2026.
AI-driven cyber attacks pose new risks, warns Indian cybersecurity agency
India's national cybersecurity agency, the Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In), has issued a warning about the growing threat of artificial intelligence (AI)-driven cyber attacks.
Andhra CM to launch Google's $15B AI data center tomorrow
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu will lay the foundation stone for a $15 billion artificial intelligence (AI) data center in Visakhapatnam on April 28.
SpaceX to launch Falcon Heavy today, 1st-time in 18 months
SpaceX is gearing up for the first launch of its powerful Falcon Heavy rocket in 18 months.
Bombay Stock Exchange launches redesigned website with improved market features
The Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) has launched a revamped website featuring improved navigation, real-time market data, and a cleaner layout for enhanced user experience.
Musk is bringing banking to X in super app bid
Elon Musk is one step closer to his vision of an "everything app" with the upcoming launch of a financial services tool, X Money.
China's DeepSeek launches V4 Flash and 1.6 trillion-parameter V4 Pro
Chinese AI startup, DeepSeek, has introduced two new large language models, Flash and Pro. These advanced models offer high performance at a significantly lower cost.
WhatsApp will end support for Android phones below 6.0
From September 8, 2026, WhatsApp will cease support for Android versions older than 6.0, impacting users with devices running Android 5.0 and 5.1.
SpaceX relaunches Falcon Heavy at Kennedy Space Center April 27
Elon Musk's SpaceX is set to launch the Falcon Heavy rocket, marking its first lift-off in 18 months from NASA’s Kennedy Space Center.
India's CERT-In warns of AI-powered cyberattacks targeting businesses and individuals
India's national cybersecurity agency, CERT-In, has issued an advisory against the increasing risk of AI-powered cyber attacks targeting MSMEs, organisations and individuals.
Jeff Bezos's Project Prometheus plans King's Cross lab valued $38bn
Jeff Bezos’s AI lab, Project Prometheus, is reportedly negotiating a lease for office space in London's King's Cross area, following the footsteps of OpenAI and Anthropic.
NASA says 2 airplane-sized asteroids will pass Earth April 27
NASA confirms two airplane-sized asteroids, 2026 HJ3 and 2026 HR, will safely pass Earth on 27 April 2026, millions of miles away from any impact trajectory.
Californian teen Aaryan Balani invents EYEVA visor for strabismus
A 14-year-old from California, Aaryan Balani, has invented an AI-powered device, EYEVA, designed to detect and potentially treat strabismus, also known as crossed eyes.
This Chinese battery can run on coal!
Chinese scientists have developed a revolutionary "battery" that can generate electricity from coal without any carbon dioxide emissions.
You can now use DeepSeek's V4 models in OpenClaw
OpenClaw, a popular artificial intelligence agent, has integrated DeepSeek's latest V4 Flash model as its default.
Watch: Hubble Space Telescope snapped on its 36th birthday
To celebrate the Hubble Space Telescope's 36th birthday, Colorado-based spatial intelligence firm Vantor has shared a stunning close-up image of the observatory.
Why DeepSeek delayed launch of its V4 AI model
DeepSeek, a Chinese artificial intelligence (AI) start-up, delayed the launch of its much-anticipated V4 model.
We might finally have a cure for this tropical disease
A new species of bacteria, discovered in patients suffering from noma, could be the key to developing treatments for this neglected tropical disease.
Microsoft boosts Copilot's coding and productivity with GPT-5.5
Microsoft has announced the integration of GPT-5.5 into its Copilot ecosystem.
ADT breach: ShinyHunters threatens to leak stolen data
Leading home security company, ADT, has confirmed a data breach after the notorious ShinyHunters hacking group threatened to leak stolen information.
AI agents act as buyers, sellers in Anthropic's marketplace experiment
Anthropic, a leading AI research company, has conducted an innovative experiment called Project Deal.
Google Maps on Android Auto gets bigger street labels
Google has started rolling out a new update for its Maps app on Android Auto, making street labels larger and more prominent.
ISRO finishes India's land use mapping: Why it matters
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has announced its successful completion of high-resolution land use mapping for the entire country.