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17 Jul 2026
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Skyroot to launch India's 1st private orbital rocket July 18

Skyroot's Vikram-1 launch marks India's shift from state-led space missions to private-sector-driven innovation, testing the viability of full-stack private space systems.

17 Jul 2026
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Vital Signals introduces Signal Ring for continuous blood pressure tracking

Vital Signals’ $399 Signal Ring offers continuous, cuffless blood pressure tracking with advanced sensors and no calibration, challenging traditional monitoring methods.

17 Jul 2026
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Skyrocket Aerospace's Vikram-1 to launch from Sriharikota Saturday carrying micro-sculptures

Skyroot Aerospace's Vikram-1 rocket will carry microscopic sculptures of Indian scientific icons, blending art and space exploration in a groundbreaking maiden orbital mission.

17 Jul 2026
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Google adds 'Your info' card to Android Contacts app

Google Contacts app now includes a “Your info” card, allowing Android users to easily access and share their phone number and profile details, similar to Apple’s “My card” feature.

17 Jul 2026
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Garmin cuts Venu Sq 2 price from $250 to $150

The Garmin Venu Sq 2 GPS Smartwatch is now available at a 40% discount, dropping its price to $150 and making advanced health tracking more accessible than ever.

17 Jul 2026
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Sonos drops Ace wireless headphones to $279 on Amazon

Sonos Ace wireless headphones are now $279 on Amazon, offering premium features like 30-hour battery life, Dolby Atmos, and ANC—nearly 50% cheaper than Apple’s AirPods Max.

17 Jul 2026
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Russia's Soyuz MS-29 carried ads and children's cancer artwork

Astronauts aboard Soyuz MS-29 launched to the ISS, featuring ads for Лимонад LIT ENERGY and children's artwork, continuing Russia's long-standing tradition of space advertising.

17 Jul 2026
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Avi Mohan Kumar Shuklaa, 18, creates Innobox to detect elephants

An 18-year-old from Jharkhand has developed "Innobox," a solar-powered AI device to reduce human-elephant conflicts, achieving 80-85% accuracy in detecting large animals.

17 Jul 2026
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TSMC to mass produce A14 nanosheet chips by 2028

TSMC plans to commence mass production of its advanced A14 process by 2028, promising significant speed, power efficiency, and logic density improvements over previous nodes.

17 Jul 2026
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Indonesia updates copyright law to exclude fully AI-made works

Indonesia's draft bill seeks to protect creators by granting copyright to AI-assisted works and imposing stricter regulations on Big Tech platforms.

17 Jul 2026
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KAIST HOUND 4 legged robot navigates stairs and forests autonomously

KAIST HOUND, a four-legged robot, uses advanced AI to navigate stairs, forests, and obstacles independently by switching between gaits based on real-time terrain analysis.

17 Jul 2026
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Kaspersky launches premium cyber protection using AI to combat fraud

Kaspersky's Premium service leverages AI and ML technologies to combat sophisticated online fraud, protecting users across devices with tailored, real-time threat detection.

17 Jul 2026
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Indonesia proposes copyright overhaul to exclude fully AI created works

Indonesia's proposed copyright law introduces AI-specific rules, requiring disclosures and compensation for content use, potentially challenging global tech giants like Google.

17 Jul 2026
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AI super-apps upgrade China's digital life for over 600 million

China's AI super-apps, used by over 600m people, are reshaping internet usage by autonomously selecting, purchasing, and delivering goods and services at unprecedented speed.

17 Jul 2026
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India plans BioPharmaNext aiming to become top biologics player

India unveils BioPharmaNext mission to establish itself as a global hub for biologics and next-generation medicines by 2035, leveraging AI and biotechnology advancements.

17 Jul 2026
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Meta's Muse detector missed more than half of cropped images

Meta has admitted its AI detection tool struggles to identify heavily cropped images generated by Muse Image, as its invisible watermark signal may get lost.

17 Jul 2026
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Apple's iPhone 18 Pro Max rumored with variable aperture camera

The iPhone 18 Pro Max is expected to feature a Sony IMX905 sensor and variable aperture technology, marking Apple's first use of this advanced camera system.

17 Jul 2026
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White House announces AI infrastructure partnership after Fairlife production pause

Cyberattacks targeting U.S. companies have surged, compromising sensitive data and disrupting operations, with major firms like Fairlife and Nike among recent victims.

17 Jul 2026
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Demis Hassabis says at London conference STEM skills remain vital

Google DeepMind CEO Demis Hassabis highlights that strong STEM and computer science skills empower students to leverage AI tools more effectively in the evolving tech landscape.

17 Jul 2026
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Scientists livestream dive revealing sponges and jellyfish under Antarctic A-84

In January 2025, the massive A-84 iceberg calved from Antarctica, exposing a hidden marine ecosystem while raising alarms about accelerating sea level rise.

17 Jul 2026
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US Defense Department commits $86 million for 500 kW JLWS program

The US has allocated $86 million to develop a 500-kW laser weapon capable of neutralizing advanced threats like cruise missiles, drones, and high-velocity anti-ship weapons.

17 Jul 2026
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French startup Tornyol built tiny ultrasonic sonar mosquito catching drone

A French startup has developed a palm-sized autonomous drone that uses ultrasonic sonar to detect, track, and strike mosquitoes mid-flight without chemicals.

17 Jul 2026
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Delhi HC hears creators' claims over Meta's automated copyright strikes

Meta's automated copyright enforcement system is under Delhi High Court scrutiny after creators alleged misuse of features to falsely claim content ownership.

17 Jul 2026
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Eric Lu's Ghost Font readable by humans, hidden from AI

An American developer, Eric Lu, has created "Ghost Font," a motion-based optical illusion typeface that confounds advanced AI models while remaining readable to humans.

17 Jul 2026
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Microsoft to launch Project Perception AI cybersecurity platform this month

Microsoft is reportedly preparing Project Perception, an AI-powered platform combining multiple models to detect and fix software vulnerabilities, challenging Anthropic's Mythos.

17 Jul 2026
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India's top drug regulator approves Novo Nordisk's Wegovy for MASH

India's drug regulator has approved Novo Nordisk's obesity drug Wegovy to treat MASH, a progressive fatty liver disease affecting two-thirds of the Indian population.

17 Jul 2026
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NASA's Perseverance finds 245-foot-thick Broom Point member at Jezero Crater

NASA's Perseverance rover discovered a 245-foot-thick rock layer at Jezero Crater, revealing asteroid impacts shaped Mars' ancient terrain over 3.9 billion years ago.

17 Jul 2026
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New study finds PM2.5 pollution lowers kidney function in India

Long-term exposure to PM2.5 air pollution can harm kidney function, even in young, healthy adults, a study reveals, linking it to reduced filtration efficiency over time.

17 Jul 2026
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EU forces Google to let AI assistants use Android features

EU regulators have mandated Google to open Android features and share anonymised search data with competitors by 2027, aiming to enhance competition under the Digital Markets Act.

17 Jul 2026
China

Agnikul announces Mission-02 to recover India's first orbital rocket booster

Indian space start-up Agnikul Cosmos has announced its most ambitious project yet, Mission-02.

17 Jul 2026
Narendra Modi

PM Modi's postcard to fly on India's 1st private rocket

Skyroot Aerospace's Vikram-1 rocket will lift off from Sriharikota on July 18, carrying a unique payload: a handwritten postcard by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

17 Jul 2026
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Tecno launches Camon 50 Ultra 5G in India priced ₹39,999

Tecno unveiled the Camon 50 Ultra 5G in India, featuring a powerful MediaTek Dimensity chipset, a massive 6,500mAh battery, and advanced triple rear cameras starting at Rs. 36,999.

17 Jul 2026
Space News

India's first private orbital rocket launches tomorrow

Skyroot Aerospace, a leading player in India's burgeoning private space sector, is all set to launch the country's first privately-developed orbital-class rocket.

17 Jul 2026
Stanford University

This robot can dress you without any manual assistance

A joint research team from South Korea's KAIST and Stanford University has developed a revolutionary robotic technology.

17 Jul 2026
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Agnikul Cosmos gears up for India's 1st booster recovery attempt

Agnikul Cosmos has unveiled Mission-02, aiming to achieve India's first orbital-class rocket booster recovery, advancing reusable launch technology and low-cost space access.

17 Jul 2026
Haryana

Inside India's 1st hydrogen train: How the green engine works

India has entered a new era of clean rail transport with the launch of its first hydrogen-powered train.

17 Jul 2026
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Skyroot's Vikram-1 to launch July 18 with Narendra Modi postcard

A handwritten postcard by PM Narendra Modi, inscribed with "Vande Mataram," will journey into space aboard Skyroot Aerospace's Vikram-1 rocket during its historic Mission Aagaman.

17 Jul 2026
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Yale University finds Pestalotiopsis microspora in Amazon degrading polyester polyurethane

Scientists discovered Pestalotiopsis microspora, a fungus from the Amazon rainforest that degrades plastic without oxygen, offering potential solutions for managing landfill waste.

17 Jul 2026
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Gen Forum ED Conclave 2026 highlights AI and school modernization

The Gen Forum ED Conclave 2026 highlighted the revolutionary role of AI in transforming education, fostering innovation, and preparing future-ready learners.

17 Jul 2026
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Manish Gupta says India should play bigger role in AI

India must foster ambitious AI startups to rival global leaders, says Google DeepMind's Manish Gupta, urging higher R&D spending and tackling transformative "root-node problems."

17 Jul 2026
Donald Trump

Trump Media sells Wall Street faster access to Trump's posts

Donald Trump's media company, Trump Media & Technology Group, has announced a premium service called Truth PSI.

17 Jul 2026
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BHEL tests India's 1st 333 MVA 1,200 kV UHVAC transformer

BHEL has developed India's first 1200 kV UHVAC transformer with a 333 MVA rating, marking a major milestone in self-reliant ultra-high-voltage power transmission technology.

17 Jul 2026
Apple

Apple sued over 'Hide My Email' feature

Apple is facing a class-action lawsuit over its "Hide My Email" feature, which is alleged to have misled users about privacy protections.

17 Jul 2026
Anthropic

Claude can now log into websites without seeing your passwords

Anthropic's AI chatbot, Claude, has been integrated with 1Password's new browser integration.

17 Jul 2026
Anthropic

Sam Altman admits OpenAI has fallen short, promises stronger comeback

OpenAI has had a challenging past year with leadership changes and fierce competition in the AI space.

17 Jul 2026
Indian Government

Reliance Jio's satellite internet project gets key approval

Reliance Jio has received technical approval from India's space regulator, the Indian National Space Promotion and Authorisation Centre (IN-SPACe), for its ambitious plan to deploy a constellation of 1,600 low Earth orbit (LEO) satellites.

17 Jul 2026
Apple

Apple Intelligence approved for launch in China

Apple's generative artificial intelligence (AI) service, Apple Intelligence, has been approved for launch in China.

17 Jul 2026
China

Realme exits China market

Realme has announced its decision to exit the Chinese market, focusing instead on global markets.

17 Jul 2026
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Scammers use AI to create convincing rental listings and impersonations

AI technology is enabling fraudsters to create convincing fake property listings and impersonate landlords, making rental scams more sophisticated and harder to detect.

17 Jul 2026
Anthropic

China's Moonshot debuts world's largest open-weight AI model

Chinese artificial intelligence (AI) start-up Moonshot has unveiled Kimi K3, a 2.8 trillion-parameter model that it claims is the world's largest open-weight AI system.

17 Jul 2026
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Sam Altman admits OpenAI missed expectations last year, promises improvements

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman admitted the company's underperformance over the past year, taking responsibility while hinting at significant AI updates to regain momentum.

17 Jul 2026
ChatGPT

A ChatGPT basketball? Yes, OpenAI is selling one

OpenAI has launched an unusual new product: a ChatGPT-branded basketball.

17 Jul 2026
Google

Google rebrands NotebookLM to Gemini Notebook

Google has announced the rebranding of its AI note-taking app, NotebookLM, to Gemini Notebook.

17 Jul 2026
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Satya Nadella criticizes Anthropic blocking Claude fable outputs for training

Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella has criticized Anthropic’s restrictions on its Claude Fable AI model, calling them unnecessary and likening them to overly controlled creation tools.

17 Jul 2026
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KAIST and Stanford robot dresses people in about 10 seconds

Researchers from KAIST and Stanford have created a robotic technology using air-powered "vines" embedded in clothing, enabling hands-free dressing in just 10 seconds.

17 Jul 2026
Elon Musk

SpaceX aborts Starship launch after engine ignition failure

SpaceX has postponed the test flight of its Starship rocket and Super Heavy booster.

17 Jul 2026
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Moonshot unveils Kimi K3, largest open-weight AI at 2.8T parameters

Chinese startup Moonshot has launched Kimi K3, a 2.8 trillion-parameter open-weight AI model, rivaling top U.S. systems and advancing China's AI capabilities.

17 Jul 2026
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NASA's James Webb finds Beta Pictoris d through spectroscopy

NASA's James Webb Space Telescope has uncovered Beta Pictoris d, a massive exoplanet, using spectroscopy, marking a breakthrough in detecting planets within bright debris disks.

17 Jul 2026
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Ashwini Vaishnaw says India plans AI inference chip by 2030

India’s C-DAC is spearheading efforts to develop an indigenous AI inference chip, aiming for global competitiveness and reduced reliance on foreign semiconductor technologies.

17 Jul 2026
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Reliance Jio secures technical in-space approval for 1,600 LEO satellites

Reliance Jio's ambitious plan to deploy 1,600 low earth orbit satellites has received technical approval from IN-SPACe, marking a step toward India's first homegrown constellation.

17 Jul 2026
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Trump Media & Technology unveils Truth PSI aimed at institutions

Trump Media has announced Truth PSI, a paid service offering Wall Street firms faster access to high-impact Truth Social posts, including those from President Trump himself.

17 Jul 2026
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SpaceX aborts Starship Flight 13 launch from Texas after ignition

SpaceX's Starship Flight 13 test launch was aborted moments before liftoff on July 16 due to an issue during first-stage engine ignition, delaying its next attempt.

17 Jul 2026
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Skyroot to launch India's 1st private orbital rocket Vikram-1 Saturday

Skyroot Aerospace is set to launch Vikram-1, India’s first private orbital rocket, on Saturday from Sriharikota, carrying multiple payloads into low Earth orbit.

17 Jul 2026
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Caviar unveils Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra honoring Lionel Messi

Luxury brand Caviar is selling a $13,000 customized Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra featuring a Lionel Messi-inspired design, even before Samsung officially unveils the phone on July 22.

17 Jul 2026
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Brendan Carr seeks to scrap 39% cap on US households

FCC Chairman Brendan Carr seeks to repeal the 39% national ownership cap, potentially enabling major broadcasters to dominate the media landscape through unchecked mergers.

17 Jul 2026
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Google pauses Gemini 3.5 Pro for months after coding shortfalls

Google has postponed the launch of its flagship AI model, Gemini 3.5 Pro, citing performance issues and challenges in coding capabilities, according to insider reports.

17 Jul 2026
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Google updates Vids with Gemini Omni, selfie and voice avatars

Google Vids introduces custom digital avatars and Gemini Omni-powered video creation, enabling users to craft personalized AI videos using selfies, voice recordings, and prompts.

17 Jul 2026
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Roblox launches 'Build' AI to create mobile games without coding

Roblox has introduced "Build," a new AI-powered feature enabling users to create games on mobile devices using simple text prompts, with public alpha testing starting July 28.

17 Jul 2026
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Google developing Gemini AI voice personalization with 4 adjustable settings

Google is preparing to let users personalize Gemini voices with adjustable Speed, Energy, Formality, and Warmth settings, enhancing both live interactions and chat experiences.

16 Jul 2026
China

China beats Neuralink with world's first commercial brain chip implant

China has become the first country to successfully implant a brain-computer interface (BCI) commercially.

16 Jul 2026
Jupiter

Meteorite that crashed New Jersey home contains extraterrestrial amino acids

A meteorite that crashed into a New Jersey home two years ago has been found to contain rare extraterrestrial amino acids.

16 Jul 2026
Cybersecurity

AGI is just a few years away, warns DeepMind CEO

Demis Hassabis, the CEO of Google DeepMind, has warned that artificial general intelligence (AGI) could be just a few years away.

16 Jul 2026
Morocco

Whistleblower alleges Morocco used Pegasus spyware to target journalists

A former member of Morocco's domestic intelligence service has revealed that the North African state employed hacking software, including NSO Group's Pegasus spyware, to target journalists and human rights defenders.

16 Jul 2026
Anthropic

Microsoft sharpens AI sales pitch against OpenAI and Anthropic

Microsoft is reportedly training its sales teams to compete aggressively against leading artificial intelligence (AI) firms, Anthropic and OpenAI. The strategy involves highlighting the shortcomings of their products.

16 Jul 2026
Apple

Smartwatches, wearables spared from EU's replaceable battery rule

The European Commission has announced an exemption to its existing battery regulation, sparing six new categories of electronics from the requirement of user-replaceable batteries.

16 Jul 2026
YouTube Music

AI music platform Suno allegedly scraped millions of YouTube tracks

Suno, an artificial intelligence (AI) music generation platform, was recently hacked in November 2025. The breach was confirmed by a spokesperson for the company.

16 Jul 2026
Anthropic

Microsoft reportedly tells salespeople to pitch against OpenAI and Anthropic

Microsoft is reportedly preparing its sales team to take on other major players in the artificial intelligence (AI) space.

16 Jul 2026
Elon Musk

xAI sues man using Grok to create child abuse material

Elon Musk's artificial intelligence (AI) start-up, xAI, has filed a lawsuit against Terry Harwood, a South Carolina man.

16 Jul 2026
Technology

Roblox shuts down video chat feature, cites user preference

Roblox, the popular online gaming platform, has announced the discontinuation of its video chat service, Roblox Connect.

16 Jul 2026
Apple

AppleCare+ prices for Macs and iPads hiked

Apple is raising the prices of its AppleCare+ plans for new Mac and iPad customers.

16 Jul 2026
Apple

Apple blocks these businesses from running ads on Maps

Apple has already unveiled its plan to introduce advertisements on Apple Maps. Now, the tech giant has clarified that not all businesses will be permitted to advertise on this platform.

16 Jul 2026
OpenAI

Meet GPT-Red, AI 'super-hacker' OpenAI uses to stress-test its models

OpenAI has developed a large language model (LLM) super-hacker called, dubbed GPT-Red, to bolster the security of its language models.

16 Jul 2026
Indian Government

Centre considers new rules for WhatsApp, Telegram username feature

The Indian government is reviewing the legal implications of the username feature introduced by WhatsApp and Telegram.

16 Jul 2026
Anthropic

Meet Inkling: 1st AI model from Mira Murati's start-up

Thinking Machines Lab, an artificial intelligence (AI) startup co-founded by former OpenAI CTO Mira Murati, has launched its first in-house AI model named Inkling.

16 Jul 2026
OpenAI

OpenAI's GPT-5.6 Sol sparks safety concerns after deleting user files

OpenAI's latest AI model, GPT-5.6 Sol, has come under fire for allegedly deleting files and production data without explicit approval from developers.

16 Jul 2026
SpaceX

SpaceX's Starship V3 returns for 2nd test flight today

SpaceX is gearing up for the test flight of its Starship V3 rocket for the second time this year.

16 Jul 2026
Social Media

Chinese users bid farewell to AI companions after crackdown

Chinese users of AI companion bots are saying emotional goodbyes to their virtual friends.

16 Jul 2026
Google

Google Pixel 11 teased with 'Pixel Glow' light

Google has teased its upcoming Pixel 11 series with a new video on its store page.

16 Jul 2026
Google

Why publishers are suing Google

A coalition of leading publishers has filed a lawsuit against tech giant Google, accusing it of illegally using millions of copyrighted books to train its Gemini artificial intelligence models.

16 Jul 2026
ChatGPT

Mira Murati's Thinking Machines unveils first AI model

Thinking Machines Lab, a new artificial intelligence (AI) start-up founded by Mira Murati and other former OpenAI employees, has launched its first model called Inkling.

16 Jul 2026
Apple

OnePlus to exit India and other non-Chinese markets

OnePlus, the Android phone maker known for its high-performance smartphones, is planning to wind down its operations in India, the US, and Europe, according to Bloomberg.

16 Jul 2026
Apple

OpenAI enters hardware market with $230 Codex Keyboard

OpenAI has officially entered the hardware market with the launch of a $230 keyboard designed specifically for its AI coding assistant, Codex.

15 Jul 2026
Apple

You can soon use Apple Intelligence in China

Apple's on-device generative AI service, Apple Intelligence, has been registered for use on iPhones in China.

15 Jul 2026
Milky Way

Sugar found near Milky Way's center could explain life's origins

In a groundbreaking discovery, astronomers have detected a natural sugar called erythrulose in the clouds of interstellar dust and gas near the Milky Way's center.

15 Jul 2026
Cybersecurity

What is Gold Eagle, Trump's new AI cyber initiative?

The Donald Trump administration has launched a new cybersecurity coordination platform, Gold Eagle.