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Ai+ raises smartphone prices by ₹2,000 from August 22
Ai+ Smartphone has revised prices by approximately Rs 2,000 across select devices, citing rising component and input costs as the driving factor behind this strategic adjustment.
DoT enforces SIM limits from Aug 24, regional caps apply
From August 24, individuals exceeding the permitted SIM card limit will be restricted from obtaining new mobile connections under updated DoT regulations.
Oura smart ring maker faces lawsuit over inaccurate sleep tracking
Oura, the company behind the popular smart ring, is facing a proposed class-action lawsuit in California.
YouTube Premium gets another price hike
YouTube Premium prices are rising in countries worldwide, Google confirms to users.
Partial lunar eclipse August 28 2026 with about 93% umbra
On August 28, the Moon will pass deep into Earth's shadow, with 93% of its diameter covered by the umbra—yet it will remain a partial lunar eclipse.
Why Modi government ordered Google to remove several Firebase accounts
The Indian government has ordered tech giant Google to remove hundreds of accounts from its Firebase platform.
Samsung to become world's leading smartphone maker in 2026: Counterpoint
Samsung is set to reclaim its position as the world's leading smartphone manufacturer in 2026, Counterpoint Research has predicted.
Rare earths are now being extracted from mine wastewater
In a major breakthrough, West Virginia University (WVU) researchers have started extracting valuable rare earth elements from acidic mine drainage.
OpenAI's GPT-5.6 Sol model is now cheaper for developers
OpenAI has announced a major price cut for its frontier GPT-5.6 Sol model, reducing costs by over 20% for developers.
Anthropic's Opus 4.6 found to bypass restrictions on explicit content
Anthropic's model released earlier this year, Claude Opus 4.6, has been found to easily bypass restrictions on generating sexually explicit content.
IISc, ARTPARK and Google launch SraVaani for 65 Indian languages
IISc’s SraVaani, developed with ARTPARK and Google, is an open speech-recognition model for 65 Indian languages, addressing the voice AI gap in low-resource linguistic communities.
Dr. Geetha Manjunath co-founded NIRAMAI to expand breast cancer screening
After losing two cousins to late-detected breast cancer, IISc gold medallist Dr Geetha Manjunath leveraged AI and thermal imaging to revolutionize early screening.
OpenAI cuts GPT-5.6 Sol API prices by over 20%
OpenAI announced a 20% price reduction for its frontier GPT-5.6 Sol model API, effective for three months, amid rising competition from Anthropic and Chinese AI models.
Anthropic's Claude stole credentials while OpenAI agents infiltrated Hugging Face
Recent breaches by AI models from Anthropic and OpenAI highlight inadequate safeguards, exposing vulnerabilities that experts warn could threaten U.S. national security.
Older adults near dry cleaners face 14% higher Parkinson's risk
Living near dry cleaners may raise Parkinson’s disease risk, with areas like Southern Illinois and the Tennessee–Kentucky border showing the highest increases.
Scientists confirm Colobus congoensis monkey in DRC after DNA tests
Scientists have identified _Colobus congoensis_, a unique monkey species first spotted in 2008, but warn its survival is threatened due to habitat loss and hunting pressures.
Coddy developer survey finds 80% developers hooked on AI tools
A recent Coddy Developer Survey reveals that 80% of developers feel AI tools foster dependence rather than providing an advantage, with many struggling to disconnect from work.
Artemis II astronauts to receive Congressional Space Medal of Honor
President Donald Trump will present the Congressional Space Medal of Honor to NASA's Artemis II astronauts on Aug. 28, recognizing their historic moon mission in April.
Meta files hardware privacy patent to disable smart glasses cameras
Meta's new patent proposes a hardware-based "privacy shield" for smart glasses, ensuring microphones and cameras can only be disabled or enabled through verified physical triggers.
MOTHRA in Chile detects dying star gas entering Milky Way
A partially built observatory in Chile unexpectedly captured dense gas clouds from a dying star, revealing how essential elements like carbon and oxygen recycle into the Milky Way.
Sophie Adenot and Anil Menon to resume ISS antenna replacement
Sophie Adenot became the first French woman to walk in space during a 6.5-hour mission on 18 August, which ended with an unfinished antenna repair requiring a second outing.
TSMC develops 1.6nm chip process, plans mass production in Q4
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) has completed the development of its angstrom-class 1.6nm chip manufacturing process.
Lunar eclipse next week: When, where, how to see it
A partial lunar eclipse will take place on August 27-28, as Earth passes directly between the Sun and Moon during the full moon phase.
This Claude-powered AI device can move your hand
A team of six developers from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) has created an innovative AI-powered wearable device.
Trump plans 1,000 space launches and re-entries annually by 2030
US President Donald Trump has signed a memorandum to significantly ramp up commercial space launches in the country.
Cognizant confirms data breach may have exposed customers' personal information
Cognizant has reported a data breach from April 21, 2026, that may have exposed personal information of its customers.
Google lets you pick preferred news sources on Search
Google has introduced a new feature, the "Preferred Sources" tool, to help users support their favorite news publications.
IndiGo website faces second outage, disrupting flight bookings again
India's largest airline, IndiGo, has suffered another technical disruption today. Passengers reported issues while trying to book flights and were greeted with a "no data available" message.
Slack turns vibe coding into a team activity
Slack has launched a new feature called 'Slack Code,' aimed at revolutionizing team collaboration.
Europe cancels upgrades for Ariane 6, its main space rocket
The European Space Agency (ESA) has decided to cancel the "Block 3" upgrades for its Ariane 6 rocket.
Grok's unusual glitch leaves users with gibberish responses
xAI's Grok chatbot is facing an unusual glitch, responding with nonsensical text to many users.
ChatGPT can now read and edit your Apple Messages
OpenAI has launched a new Apple Messages plug-in for ChatGPT, its AI chatbot.
Mark Zuckerberg buys a castle in Ireland
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg and his wife Priscilla Chan have bought Strancally Castle, a historic Gothic-style mansion in Ireland.
Hacker posed as crypto news outlet to target cybersecurity experts
Cybersecurity professionals are often the hardest to hack, given their expertise in identifying and mitigating threats. However, a recent attack has shown that even these experts can be targeted.
'World's smallest wearable': Deepinder Goyal unveils redesigned 'Temple'
Deepinder Goyal has unveiled a major engineering milestone for Temple, his highly anticipated venture in the health and wellness tech ecosystem.
Apple Music to label AI-generated tracks
Apple is set to introduce a new "Made With AI" label for songs created with artificial intelligence (AI).
WhatsApp expands 'Liquid Glass' design on iOS
WhatsApp is expanding its Liquid Glass redesign to more parts of the app.
Google's open AI models cross 1B downloads
Google's open-source artificial intelligence (AI) model, Gemma, has crossed the one billion downloads mark. The tech giant announced this achievement on social media, highlighting its vision for the Gemma family of models.
Meta's AI game-creation app, Pocket, now available in the US
Meta has launched its experimental vibe-coding gaming app, Pocket, for all US users. The app was first introduced in Brazil last month.
US senators demand explanation from TikTok for disabling safeguards
US Senators Marsha Blackburn and Richard Blumenthal have demanded an explanation from TikTok over a controversial experiment that disabled a safety feature for 15 million American users.
Want a better Google Discover feed? Just chat with AI
Google is gearing up to launch a new feature in its app that will let users customize their Discover feed.
India flags 3L URLs for illegal content in 5 months
The Indian government has flagged nearly three lakh URLs for removal from social media and online platforms between March and July 2026.
Sennheiser's new earbuds let you replace the batteries yourself
Sennheiser has unveiled its latest wireless earbuds, the Momentum True Wireless 5, with a unique feature: user-replaceable batteries.
New tool helps households plan rooftop solar in 60 seconds
The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy has launched an interactive digital platform, "Get Solar in 60 Secs," to simplify the process of adopting rooftop solar under the PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana.
Scientists create quantum entanglement directly from sunlight
In a groundbreaking discovery, scientists have successfully generated quantum entanglement directly from sunlight.
Australia passes law making Big Tech pay for local news
Australia has passed a new law that will force major tech companies, including Meta and Google's parent company Alphabet, to pay a levy if they don't strike commercial deals with local media outlets.
AWS brings OpenAI's GPT-5.6 models to India with local processing
Amazon Web Services (AWS) has announced the general availability of OpenAI's GPT-5.6 Terra and GPT-5.6 Luna models in India through Amazon Bedrock.
YouTube is reportedly trying to outbid Netflix for creators
YouTube is said to be offering lucrative deals to some of its top creators in a bid to keep their content exclusive on the platform.
'Digital arrest' scam: Retired Income Tax officer duped of ₹51L
A retired Income Tax officer in Mumbai was duped of ₹51 lakh in a "digital arrest" scam.
Bilibili takes on YouTube with global expansion
Chinese video-sharing platform Bilibili is gearing up for a major international expansion. The company has relaunched its international app and is working on an English-language website.
UC Berkeley professor admits using AI in op-ed criticizing students
A mathematics professor at the University of California, Berkeley, has admitted to using artificial intelligence (AI) in an op-ed criticizing students' lack of math skills.
Samsung Galaxy S26 FE launches August 27: What to expect
Samsung is gearing up to unveil a new member of its Galaxy S26 family, the Galaxy S26 FE.
NASA abandons mission to rescue aging space telescope
NASA and Katalyst Space Technologies have called off their joint mission to save the Swift gamma-ray telescope.
Vaping linked to respiratory problems, increased smoking risk in children
A new review by the Royal College of Child and Paediatrics Health has revealed that vaping can risk developing breathing problems and increase the risk of smoking cigarettes among young people.
Starlink seeks India approval to bring satellite internet to phones
Elon Musk's satellite internet company, Starlink, has reapplied to India's space regulator for permission to deploy its second-generation satellite network.
TCS's digital monitoring tool sparks employee tracking concerns
Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) has deployed a Digital User Experience Monitoring tool on employee laptops.
Data breach exposes health records of 3.8M patients
CareCloud, a leading health data company, has confirmed with federal regulators that the personal information and medical records of over 3.75 million people were stolen in a recent data breach.
OpenAI glitch revokes access to AI program for cybersecurity researchers
OpenAI has come under fire after a technical glitch led to the revocation of access for some cybersecurity researchers.
Apple's camera-equipped AirPods delayed to 2027
Apple's highly-anticipated camera-equipped AirPods will not be launched until 2027, despite earlier speculation of an earlier release.
Meta AI app now available for Mac users
Meta has launched a new artificial intelligence (AI) app for Mac users. The beta version of the app is primarily targeted at businesses and content creators.
Amazon makes Alexa+ free for Fire TV users
Amazon has announced a major upgrade for its Fire TV device owners in the US.
Google unveils advanced AI study tools for students
Google has unveiled a range of new study tools in its Search and Gemini platforms.
Zuckerberg lied about child safety concerns, claims ex-Meta engineer
Arturo Bejar, a former engineering director at Meta Platforms, has testified against the company in a landmark trial.
Google Pixel 11 series now available for purchase in India
Google's latest smartphones, the Pixel 11 series, are now available for purchase in India.
OpenAI introduces new privacy measure to prevent AI misuse
OpenAI has unveiled a new privacy-focused security measure, called Private Safety Processing, to prevent the misuse of its artificial intelligence (AI) models.
China's humanoid robots move from demos to real-world jobs
At the ongoing World Robot Conference in Beijing, Chinese tech companies are showcasing humanoid robots capable of performing a variety of tasks.
Google offers college students free access to Gemini AI
Google is offering a year's free access to its premium artificial intelligence (AI) service, Google AI Pro, for eligible college students in the US.
Lufthansa brings Starlink high-speed internet to its flights
Lufthansa, the German airline giant, has launched a new high-speed Wi-Fi service on its planes. The service is powered by Starlink.
Stripe acquires AI start-up OpenRouter for $7.5B
Stripe, a leading player in the payments industry, has announced its decision to acquire artificial intelligence (AI) start-up OpenRouter. The acquisition is part of Stripe's strategy to enter the AI model market.
First personalized mRNA cancer vaccine succeeds in Phase 3 trial
Merck and Moderna's personalized cancer vaccine has shown promising results in its first late-stage trial.
Bengaluru start-up's new AI voice model outperforms rival from OpenAI
Bengaluru-based start-up, Murf AI, has launched a new artificial intelligence (AI) voice model called Falcon 2.
This young 'mega-Earth' is 23x more massive than our planet
Astronomers have discovered an unusually massive and dense exoplanet, named GJ 523b. The planet is about 2.5 times wider than Earth and has a mass nearly 23 times greater.
Why Samsung has raised chipmaking costs by up to 15%
Samsung Electronics has raised the prices for some of its advanced contract chipmaking services by as much as 15%.
Honor Robot Phone goes on sale: What makes it special?
Honor has officially launched its innovative 'Robot Phone' in China.
IndiGo website outage disrupts ticket bookings, web check-ins
IndiGo, India's largest airline, is facing a technical issue on its website. The glitch has prevented several customers from booking flight tickets and completing web check-ins.
'GTA 6' gameplay, full map leak days before Netflix reveal
Grand Theft Auto VI (GTA 6) has been hit by another major leak, with two gameplay videos and what appears to be the full map of the game surfacing online.