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X-rival Bluesky is losing active users
Bluesky, a decentralized social network that saw a massive influx of users from Elon Musk's X, following the US elections in November 2024, is now facing a decline in its user base.
Google Pixel 11 series launches today: How to watch event
Google is all set to unveil its latest Pixel smartphones at the Made by Google event today. The much-anticipated Pixel 11 series will take center stage.
A total solar eclipse is happening today
A total solar eclipse will occur today. However, it won't be visible from India.
Spotify to label AI artists with new badge
Spotify, the leading music streaming platform, has announced its plan to introduce an "AI Persona" badge in mid-September.
OpenAI launches ChatGPT app for Linux
OpenAI has launched a dedicated desktop application for its popular AI chatbot, ChatGPT.
Gemini hits 1B users, becomes Google's fastest-growing product
Google's Gemini app has hit the one billion monthly active users milestone, making it one of the company's fastest-growing products.
Bumble now lets men message first
Bumble, the popular dating app, has announced a major change in its messaging policy.
SpaceXAI launches Grok Bot, an AI agent that works 24/7
SpaceXAI and Cursor have announced the launch of Grok Bot, a new artificial intelligence (AI) agent app.
OpenAI sees another top-level exit as COO Brad Lightcap leaves
Brad Lightcap, one of the longest-serving executives at OpenAI, has announced his departure from the company.
Scientists using brain scans find dogs distinguish 5 facial emotions
New research using fMRI scans shows dogs’ brains can differentiate between human facial expressions of fear and sadness, highlighting their sensitivity to emotional cues.
August 12 2026 study: AI designed and built synthetic viruses
Researchers have, for the first time, used artificial intelligence to design and synthesize entirely new viruses, advancing virology while raising ethical and security concerns.
DESI Legacy Imaging Surveys releases largest 2-D map of universe
Astronomers have created a record-breaking 2D map of the universe, featuring 5.6 trillion pixels and nearly 4 billion celestial objects, spanning three-quarters of the sky.
Doctors warn AI overreliance could weaken future physicians' reasoning skills
Medical professionals caution that overreliance on AI tools by med students risks impairing critical thinking and undermining essential diagnostic reasoning skills.
Astronomers release eROSITA data nearly doubling X-ray catalog near 2 million
Astronomers using the eROSITA X-ray telescope have nearly doubled known high-energy cosmic objects, cataloging 2 million sources, including black holes and supernova remnants.
FBI warns hackers stealing explicit photos, videos on social media
Cybercriminals are hacking social media accounts to steal explicit images, often using phishing and social engineering tactics, leading to extortion and online harassment.
August 12 2026 total solar eclipse not visible from India
The August 12, 2026, solar eclipse will not be visible from India as the Moon's shadow crosses parts of Europe, Greenland, and northern Russia.
Total solar eclipse, Perseid meteor peak and 6-planet lineup coincide
A rare cosmic trifecta will grace the skies Wednesday, featuring a total solar eclipse, the Perseid meteor shower's peak, and a six-planet alignment visible across select regions.
SpaceX and Cursor unveil Grok bot for Mac and iPhone
SpaceX and Cursor have introduced Grok Bot, an AI agent app for iPhone and Mac, enabling users to assign tasks to bots that learn preferences and improve over time.
Sarvam AI's Indic DiarBench is here: How it helps developers
Sarvam AI has launched Indic DiarBench, an open benchmark dataset for automatic speech recognition (ASR) and speaker diarization across 22 Indian languages.
Why Chinese smartphone brands are losing market share in India
India's smartphone market is witnessing a contraction, with Chinese brands taking the biggest hit.
Google Pixel 11 lineup launches tomorrow: What to expect
Google is all set to expand its hardware portfolio with the launch of the Pixel 11 series.
Watch: China's Long March 7A rocket explodes seconds after launch
China's Long March 7A rocket, a key player in the country's space program, exploded soon after liftoff on Monday.
NASA wants ISRO to join its lunar base program
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has been invited by NASA to participate in its Moon Base program.
After TCS, HCL Tech denies data breach claims
HCL Technologies has denied allegations of a data breach by a hacker group.
Anthropic strikes $9B computing deal with Bitcoin miner Riot
Anthropic has signed a massive $9.1 billion deal with Riot Platforms Inc., a Bitcoin mining firm.
Dogs can differentiate between fearful and sad human faces: Study
A recent study has found that dogs can tell apart different types of unhappy human faces.
This lab-grown Chinese diamond cannot be broken
Chinese scientists have developed an "unbreakable" diamond, according to a study published in the peer-reviewed journal Nature Synthesis.
US lawmakers question OpenAI, Anthropic over rogue AI agents
A group of US House Democrats has demanded explanations from OpenAI CEO Sam Altman and Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei.
Claude's AI text now carries an invisible watermark
Anthropic has announced its plan to add invisible watermarks to its new Claude models.
YouTube doubles the bar for new creators to earn money
YouTube has announced a major change in its monetization policy, making it harder for new creators to start earning money from ads and subscriptions.
NVIDIA taps Wall Street firms for $500B AI buildout
NVIDIA has announced a strategic partnership with six leading financial institutions to create compute financing platforms.
Apple's all-glass iPhone still on track for 2027
Apple is said to be planning a major redesign for its iPhone Pro models in 2027. The move would mark two decades since the first iPhone was launched.
OpenAI's head of ethics quits after less than a year
Chloe Bakalar, the head of AI ethics at OpenAI, has resigned after less than a year in her role.
OpenAI's new GPT-5.6-Cyber is built to fight AI-powered hacks
OpenAI has announced the launch of GPT-5.6-Cyber, a specialized model designed for advanced vulnerability research and exploit development.
'Superintelligence for all, open-source models': Zuckerberg's AI manifesto is here
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg has published a 6,500-word essay outlining his vision for artificial intelligence (AI).
'No data breach': TCS dismisses alerts of employee information exposure
Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), India's largest IT services company, has issued a statement regarding potential employee data exposure.
OpenAI's hiring of ex-Trump official draws criticism from White House
OpenAI's recent appointment of Dean Ball, a former Trump administration official, has sparked a major controversy.
Beware of hotel Wi-Fi: Microsoft warns of cyberattack campaign
Microsoft has issued a warning about a cyberattack campaign targeting public Wi-Fi networks at hotels and other hospitality venues.
iPhone 18 Pro Max may see ₹20,000 hike in India
Apple's upcoming iPhone 18 Pro Max is likely to be priced higher than its predecessor, the iPhone 17 Pro Max.
Muse Glimmer: Meta's new open-weight AI model runs on PCs
Meta has launched its latest artificial intelligence (AI) model, Muse Glimmer.
Paytm integrates Claude to bring AI to payment management
Paytm Payments Services Limited (PPSL) has announced a major integration with Anthropic's Claude, an advanced artificial intelligence (AI) model.
These tiny bubbles could help treat aggressive liver cancer
Chinese researchers have found a novel way to shrink advanced tumors caused by an aggressive form of liver cancer.
WhatsApp tests new way to find old messages on iPhone
WhatsApp is working on a new feature to make it easier for iPhone users to search through long conversations.
Apple Watch could get round display, screenless fitness accessories
Apple is reportedly considering a major redesign for its Apple Watch lineup.
Indian physicist Deepak Dhar wins prestigious 2026 Dirac Medal
Indian theoretical physicist Deepak Dhar has been awarded the prestigious 2026 Dirac Medal by the International Centre for Theoretical Physics (ICTP).
AI asked to book gym class hacks the system instead
An artificial intelligence (AI) agent has been involved in a major security breach.
North Korean hackers developing AI tools for cyberattacks
A South Korean cybersecurity firm, Genians, has reported that a North Korean hacking group is developing artificial intelligence (AI) tools to facilitate cyberattacks.
Samsung's new foldables and watches go on sale in India
Samsung has officially launched its latest range of foldable smartphones and smartwatches in India.
iPhone 17 on track to beat THIS decade-old record
Apple's iPhone 17, launched last September, is on track to break a record that has stood for over a decade.