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Harvard mathematician Levent Alpoge posts counterexample refuting Jacobian conjecture
Harvard mathematician Levent Alpöge, aided by AI, has disproven the 87-year-old Jacobian conjecture with a counterexample, challenging decades of mathematical assumptions.
Microsoft shifts away from OpenAI and Anthropic to MAI models
Microsoft is replacing OpenAI and Anthropic models in GitHub Copilot, Excel, and Outlook with its own MAI models, prioritizing cost-efficiency and tailored performance.
SpaceX launches MRV and 3 MEPs to extend satellite lives
SpaceX's Falcon 9 rocket launched Northrop Grumman's Mission Robotic Vehicle (MRV) equipped with 10-foot robotic arms, aiming to extend satellite lifespans in geostationary orbit.
Qualcomm developing 4th Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 variant
Qualcomm is reportedly working on a fourth Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 variant, aimed at delivering premium performance for flagship smartphones at more affordable prices.
Apple releases 2nd public iOS 27 beta for eligible iPhones
Apple has launched the second public beta of iOS 27, introducing enhanced Siri AI features and quality-of-life improvements for eligible iPhone models.
AMD's Helios AI servers in full production, shipping Q3 2026
AMD's second-generation Helios AI servers, featuring the MI455X accelerator and Venice CPU, are now in full production and will begin shipping by late Q3 2026.
Himachal Pradesh launches Aapda Rakshak app to report disasters offline
Himachal Pradesh has launched Aapda Rakshak, a disaster reporting app enabling citizens to instantly alert authorities and expedite relief efforts, even in low-connectivity areas.
AMD CEO Lisa Su backs open-weight AI amid U.S.-China tensions
AMD CEO Lisa Su emphasized the importance of open-source AI models for transparency and control, amid US concerns over Chinese firms distilling American AI technologies.
SpaceX postpones Starship flight to July 24 2026 for imagery
SpaceX has rescheduled the 13th Starship test flight to July 24 due to poor weather, aiming for clear ground imagery of the heat shield during ascent under better conditions.
Harvard finds GLP-1 briefly boosts women's job and relationship prospects
A Harvard study reveals women on GLP-1 medications experience higher employment rates and increased likelihood of starting new relationships, driven by improved first impressions.
Google rolls out Gemini Spark to US AI Pro subscribers
Google's Gemini Spark, a personal AI agent for automating tasks, is now available to Google AI Pro subscribers in the US, with global access promised "soon."
Dave Eggers warns OpenAI staff AI harms education and creativity
Bestselling author Dave Eggers addressed OpenAI employees, warning that AI tools like ChatGPT harm education and creativity, but his concerns met mixed reactions.
Yosemite deploying AI system to ease traffic after $10 million grant
Yosemite National Park is introducing an AI-powered real-time parking and traffic management system, funded by a $10 million innovation grant from the National Park Foundation.
Microsoft tests ad-supported Xbox Cloud Gaming option for insiders
Xbox is testing an ad-based tier for its Cloud Gaming service, offering players a chance to stream games with commercials and potentially without a Game Pass subscription.
Google announces 1st post-launch firmware update for Fitbit Air
Google has released the first post-launch firmware update for Fitbit Air, introducing bug fixes and general improvements to enhance exercise tracking and device functionality.
Anthropic upgrades Claude voice mode with Opus Sonnet haiku
Anthropic has updated Claude’s voice mode, introducing Opus, Sonnet, and Haiku models for improved functionality, including app integration and support for longer conversations.
SpaceX prepares 13th Starship flight after hardware and software changes
SpaceX's Starship Flight 13 is scheduled for Thursday, July 23, with the launch window opening at 5:45 pm CT (6:45 pm ET) and lasting for 90 minutes.
OpenAI models attack Hugging Face, Chinese GLM 5.2 halts breach
A Chinese open-source AI model, GLM 5.2, thwarted an unprecedented cyberattack on Hugging Face by OpenAI’s rogue models, highlighting sharp global AI tensions.
SpaceX's Starship Flight 13 to launch tomorrow: What to expect
SpaceX is gearing up for another attempt to launch its Starship Flight 13. The mission was previously postponed due to a last-minute abort.
Sony's new cinema camera offers 5K recording, built-in AI processing
Sony has expanded its Cinema Line series with the launch of the FX5, a compact full-frame cinema camera.
Google Pixel 11 series likely to come in these colors
Google's upcoming flagship smartphone series, the Pixel 11, has been spotted in 36 official-looking renders from MyMobiles.
Google launches selfie sign-in for account recovery
Google has launched a new feature called "Selfie for sign-in," which lets users verify their identity through a short selfie video.
iPhone 17 supply crunch hits India; prices may rise soon
The iPhone 17 is facing a supply shortage in India, with many online platforms showing it as out of stock.
AMD bets big on AI with $5B investment in Anthropic
Chipmaker Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) has announced a major investment of up to $5 billion in artificial intelligence start-up Anthropic.
Microsoft brings original Xbox games to Windows
Microsoft has expanded its Xbox backward compatibility program to include original Xbox console games on Windows.
Apple's MacBook Neo may get RAM and processor upgrades
Apple is said to be working on an upgraded version of its popular budget laptop, the MacBook Neo.
For first time, AI scores 100% at International Mathematical Olympiad
In an unprecedented feat, artificial intelligence (AI) has managed to score a perfect 100% at the International Mathematical Olympiad (IMO).
Bengaluru start-up builds quantum computer that works at room temperature
A Bengaluru-based start-up, Quanfluence, has developed a commercial quantum computer that works at room temperature.
Can't pay your iPhone EMIs? Apple may restrict app access
A recent discovery in the beta version of iOS 27 reveals that Apple may have plans to limit app access on financed iPhones if users miss their payments.
Google makes it easier to switch from iPhone to Android
Google has announced a new feature in Android 17, aimed at simplifying the transition from an iPhone to an Android device.
Gemini app nears 1B monthly active users
Google's Gemini AI app now has 950 million monthly active users.
Trump administration commits $5B to AI research under 'Genesis Mission'
The US government has announced a massive investment of $5 billion into artificial intelligence (AI) research.
OpenAI allocates whopping $750B for AI data centers, cloud computing
OpenAI has announced a whopping $750 billion budget for infrastructure development through 2030.
Satellite imagery captures 10,000-km-long rain band from India-South Korea
A massive monsoon rain band, stretching 7,000 to 10,000km from northern India to South Korea, has been captured in satellite imagery. This phenomenon is one of the most active phases of the 2026 southwest monsoon.
US warns Chinese AI firms could still face sanctions
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has reiterated his warning to Chinese artificial intelligence (AI) companies, saying that sanctions are still a possibility.
WhatsApp's latest feature drop adds direct iPad sign-ups
WhatsApp has announced a range of new features to enhance its cross-device experience.
Samsung Galaxy Unpacked 2026: Check key announcements
Samsung has just wrapped up its annual summer event, Galaxy Unpacked 2026.
Teen drops lawsuit against Meta over Instagram addiction
A Florida teen, who had sued Meta for allegedly causing his depression and anxiety through its platforms, has dropped the case just days before it was scheduled to go to trial in Los Angeles.
Philips's new AI toothbrush shows where you missed brushing
Philips has unveiled its latest smart electric toothbrush, the Sonicare Next-Generation DiamondClean 9900 Prestige.
Vision-restoring chip gains EU approval
Science Corporation, a start-up specializing in innovative brain-computer interfaces (BCI), has received approval from Europe's medical device regulator to market its vision-restoring device.
Samsung's One UI 9 is finally here: What has changed?
Samsung has officially launched the stable version of its One UI 9 software, starting with the Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra, Galaxy Z Fold8, and Galaxy Z Flip8.
This is how Samsung's AI smart glasses look like
Samsung has officially unveiled its first-ever intelligent eyewear at the Galaxy Unpacked event today.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is lighter, wider and AI-packed
Samsung has officially debuted its latest foldable smartphones, the Galaxy Z Fold8 and the premium Galaxy Z Fold 8Ultra.
Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra2 is here for adventure lovers
Samsung has revealed its latest smartwatch, the Galaxy Watch Ultra2, at today's Unpacked event.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra offers sharper cameras, bigger battery
Samsung has launched its latest foldable smartphone, the Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra. The new model is an upgrade over its predecessor, the Galaxy Z Fold 7.
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 arrives with better chip, AI widgets
Samsung has officially introduced its latest foldable smartphone, the Galaxy Z Flip8. It comes with a number of hardware upgrades over its predecessor.
Samsung Galaxy Watch 9 debuts with Snapdragon Wear Elite chip
Samsung has introduced its latest smartwatch, the Galaxy Watch 9.
Why Milky Way flipped on its side 10B years ago
A team of astronomers from Durham University has revealed that the Milky Way was flipped on its side after a violent collision with a dwarf galaxy known as Gaia Sausage.
First in EU: France bans social media for teens
France has become the first European Union (EU) country to ban social media access for children under 15.
Xbox's latest VP of engineering resigns after just 2 months
Jared Palmer, the Vice President of Engineering at Xbox, has resigned from his position just two months after his appointment.
Mars once had rivers of magma under its crust
Mars, the fourth planet from the Sun, once had rivers of magma flowing under its crust, a new study has revealed.
Threads now lets parents check what their kids are doing
Meta has announced the launch of parental supervision tools for its social media platform, Threads.
You can now change music in your old Instagram posts
Instagram has rolled out a new feature that allows users to change the music on their previously published feed posts and carousels.
Apple will soon let you lease iPhones, iPads in US
Apple is teaming up with payment processor Klarna to introduce a new lease-to-own program for its devices in the US.
Google's Gemini 3.6 Flash AI model series is here
Google DeepMind has launched three new models in its Gemini series: the 3.6 Flash, 3.5 Flash-Lite, and the specialized 3.5 Flash Cyber.
Shocker! OpenAI's AI models went rogue and hacked Hugging Face
OpenAI has confirmed that one of its advanced artificial intelligence (AI) models inadvertently compromised the systems of Hugging Face, an independent AI hosting start-up.
Worrying: Arctic is losing its ice cover again
A recent study has revealed that the previously observed slowdown in Arctic sea ice decline has come to an end.
Samsung now has a dedicated division to make robots
Samsung Electronics has announced the establishment of a dedicated robotics division, RX or "Robotics eXperience."
X's new Android app is here: What has changed?
X, the social media platform formerly known as Twitter, has launched a completely rebuilt Android app.
Google working on 'Frozen v2' chip to make Gemini faster
Google's parent company, Alphabet, is said to be developing a new server chip, internally dubbed "Frozen v2."
AI solves math problem that stumped experts for 9 decades
An artificial intelligence (AI) model has solved the Jacobian conjecture, an 87-year-old mathematical problem that had stumped experts for decades.
Overpaying for medicines? This government tool helps check official prices
The National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority (NPPA) offers a government-backed tool, Pharma Sahi Daam, to help consumers check the official price of medicines.
WhatsApp begins rolling out usernames after talks with Indian government
WhatsApp has reportedly begun rolling out its long-awaited username feature to select users.
Got an urgent WhatsApp from boss? Could be a scam
The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has issued a warning about a new cyber fraud targeting finance employees in Indian companies.
This is India's 1st privately developed turbofan engine
Bengaluru-based aerospace start-up, Paninian India Private Limited, has unveiled the Yantur 4.5 kN turbofan engine.
India's 1st ever dengue vaccine has come from Japan
Takeda Pharmaceutical's dengue vaccine, QDENGA, has been approved by India's drug regulator.
You can ride ePlane's electric aircraft in India from 2028
Chennai-based start-up ePlane has unveiled its first full-scale electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft, the e200X.
Software glitch, signal loss: Thrilling moments behind Vikram-1's maiden flight
Skyroot Aerospace co-founder and CEO Pawan Kumar Chandana has revealed the behind-the-scenes challenges of India's first successful private orbital mission.
Meet UWORLD U1: A humanoid robot built to fight loneliness
China has unveiled UWORLD U1, a revolutionary humanoid robot designed for companionship.
Apple testing 'Live Notes,' AI system that records customer interactions
Apple is said to be testing a new artificial intelligence (AI) system, dubbed "Live Notes," in select stores.
Apple scrapped 2 high-end chips for Mac Pro
Apple developed two new chips, the M2 Extreme and M3 Extreme, for its now-discontinued Mac Pro line-up. However, the company decided not to launch these processors.
Google confirms YouTube picture-in-picture bug affecting Android, iPhone users
Google has confirmed a bug in the picture-in-picture (PiP) mode of YouTube, affecting both Android and iPhone users.
How AI-altered images are putting birdwatching at risk
The rise of generative artificial intelligence (AI) tools like ChatGPT and Google Gemini has led to a surge in doctored images of rare birds on wildlife photography forums.
Turning plastic waste into aviation fuel for cheap now possible
China has proposed a new chemical process to convert plastic waste into aviation fuel for cheap, according to a study from the Shanghai Advanced Research Institute of the Chinese Academy of Sciences and Fudan University.
China plans to crash 26 Mach spacecraft into an asteroid
China is gearing up for its first planetary defense mission, a project that is much more ambitious than NASA's Double Asteroid Redirection Test (DART).
Google, Apple flag privacy risks in EU's AI assistant rules
The European Commission is taking a closer look at the implications of Google's and Apple's dominance in the smartphone market.
SpaceX plans to launch its Starship again on July 23
SpaceX, the aerospace company founded by Elon Musk, is gearing up for its 13th test flight of the Starship rocket.
Why China's Moonshot AI has paused new Kimi K3 subscriptions
Chinese start-up Moonshot AI has announced a temporary halt on new subscriptions for its latest artificial intelligence (AI) model, Kimi K3.
Alibaba's flagship Qwen 3.8 model rivals Anthropic's Fable 5
Alibaba has launched its latest open-weight AI model, Qwen 3.8, with a whopping 24 trillion parameters.
Aadhaar app downloaded over 4cr times, says MeitY
The Aadhaar app has crossed the milestone of four crore downloads, a major achievement in the digital identity services space.
TRAI asks Truecaller to stop using 'frequently blocked' tag
The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has asked Truecaller to stop using the "frequently blocked" tag for verified business calls.
Meet Yang Zhilin, the mind behind China's Kimi K3 model
The launch of Kimi K3, a powerful new AI model from China, has put the spotlight on Yang Zhilin.
Alibaba open-sources AI software stack to take on NVIDIA
Alibaba Group Holding's chip design division, T-Head, has announced its decision to open-source its proprietary AI software stack.
3D optical chips can now be produced in just seconds
A team of Chinese scientists has developed a revolutionary method for manufacturing complex three-dimensional (3D) optical chips.
Meet Uday Ruddaraju, OpenAI's new Indian-origin CTO of Compute
OpenAI has appointed Indian-origin tech leader Uday Ruddaraju as its new Chief Technology Officer (CTO) of Compute.
How China's low-cost AI models are challenging OpenAI, Anthropic
The global artificial intelligence (AI) race is evolving as Chinese firms make strides with their affordable and customizable AI models.
ChatGPT makes educators' lives 'infinitely more difficult': Author Dave Eggers
Renowned author and McSweeney's founder, Dave Eggers, has slammed OpenAI's ChatGPT for its impact on education.
Facebook, Instagram down for users globally
Facebook and Instagram, two of Meta's most popular social media platforms, are currently experiencing a major outage.
Apple removes AI undressing apps following legal warning
Apple has confirmed the removal of the controversial "nudify" apps from its App Store.
iPhone 18 Pro launch nears: What to know
Apple is gearing up to launch its next iPhone lineup, including the iPhone 18 Pro, iPhone 18 Pro Max, and a new foldable model.
Google to open-source its 3D emoji collection for developers, creators
In a move to celebrate World Emoji Day, Google has announced that it will open-source its 3D emoji collection.