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Bengaluru's Raman Research Institute predicts petal-like corona shapes during eclipse
A team led by Raman Research Institute scientists has predicted complex petal-like structures in the Sun’s corona during the August 12, 2026, solar eclipse.
Project Tango data center near Everglades could worsen algae blooms
A proposed 600 MW hyperscale datacenter in Palm Beach County faces backlash from experts warning of heat pollution worsening toxic algal blooms in the Everglades.
Perseid shower peaks August 12-13 up to 100 meteors hourly
The Perseid meteor shower will peak overnight on August 12–13, 2026. Skywatchers in India can enjoy optimal views under dark skies from midnight to dawn.
Spotify to add AI persona badge mid-September 2026 across platform
Spotify is launching an AI Persona badge to identify profiles of virtual artists, addressing transparency concerns as AI-generated music gains traction on streaming platforms.
Zoom patches annotation flaw allowing device takeover during meetings
Zoom has patched a severe vulnerability in its screen-sharing feature that allowed attackers to remotely control devices during live calls, affecting versions up to 7.0.5.
Karnataka launches Tathyakosh.in aggregating over 1.5 million public datasets for researchers
Karnataka's ACSEL Technology Forum unveiled Tathyakosh.in, a platform aggregating over 1.5 million datasets from 458 sources to simplify public data discovery in India.
Delhi High Court asks Meta to explain Rights Manager access
The Delhi High Court has directed Meta to clarify its criteria for granting access to its copyright management tool, following complaints from content creators.
Scientists grow mini-brains called brain organoids from reprogrammed adult cells
Scientists are cultivating brain organoids—tiny, human-derived neural tissues—to study brain development, diseases, and explore potential applications in medicine and computing.
Acer launches Swift Pro in Delhi for AI ready multitasking
Acer has introduced the Swift Pro laptop, featuring Intel Core Ultra processors and an optional OLED display, at the Next@Acer India 2026 event in Delhi.
UTT becomes 2nd table tennis league adopting Stupa Sports AI
Gurugram-based Stupa Sports is revolutionizing sports officiating with AI-powered systems, enhancing accuracy and speed across table tennis, badminton, rugby, and beyond.
Google Pixel 11 launches August 12 with leaked India prices
Google's Pixel 11 series prices in India have reportedly surfaced, with the lineup starting at Rs 89,999 for the standard model and going up to Rs 1,86,999 for the Pro Fold.
Apple offers MacBook Air M5 at ₹137,900 for students, educators
Apple is providing a Rs 12,000 discount on the MacBook Air M5 through its Education savings program in India, exclusively for eligible students, parents, and educators.
Rare partial solar eclipse over 90% coverage across Wales tonight
Wales will witness a rare partial solar eclipse on Wednesday evening, with up to 96% of the Sun obscured. Key viewing spots include Pembrokeshire, Rhossili Bay, and Craig Goch Dam.
India's CERT-In warns Microsoft Teams Office and Azure have gaps
CERT-In has flagged severe security flaws in Microsoft Teams, Office, and Azure services, warning users of potential data breaches and unauthorised system access.
Total solar eclipse August 12-13 gives totality in Greenland Iceland
The first total solar eclipse of the year occurs today, with partial and total phases beginning at 9:04 pm IST and 10:28 pm IST, respectively.
South Korea launches 'Seven Major SEED' moon and quantum plan
South Korea announced the "Seven Major SEED" initiative, targeting breakthroughs in nuclear energy, quantum computing, and space exploration, including a moon landing by 2030.
Nephrodite's Holly implant could help Indians with end-stage kidney disease
A revolutionary implantable device, Holly, filters waste continuously like a normal kidney, eliminating repeated needle pricks and frequent hospital visits for dialysis patients.
Apple iOS 27 beta hints at 6 unreleased iPhones
Apple's iOS 27 beta 5 reportedly unveils references to six upcoming iPhones, including the foldable iPhone Ultra and next-gen models like the iPhone 18 series.
UIDAI updates Aadhaar app to hold 5 profiles per device
UIDAI's updated Aadhaar App now allows users to manage up to five Aadhaar profiles on a single smartphone, enhancing digital identity access for families with secure controls.
Researchers find leading AI models leak sensitive hidden reasoning traces
Researchers have uncovered a technique to extract hidden reasoning traces from leading AI models, exposing security risks and implications for model distillation.
Taiwan's NYCU, TSMC develop 0.42-nm aluminum oxide for MoS2 transistors
Researchers from Taiwan's NYCU and TSMC engineered a 0.42-nanometer interface layer, enhancing electrical performance and paving the way for advanced MoS2-based transistors.
Google offers select US customers $150 off Pixel 11 preorders
Google is sending $150 discount codes to US customers ahead of the Pixel 11 launch, applicable to unlocked or Google Fi devices through the Google Store or My Pixel app.
UK sees most dramatic solar eclipse since 1999 August 12
The UK will witness its deepest solar eclipse since 1999 on August 12, with up to 96% of the Sun obscured in parts of south-west England and Wales.
Einstein Probe spots full supernova evolution after nearly 2 decades
Astronomers observed the first signs of a supernova from a star 30 times more massive than the Sun, tracking its dramatic evolution for nearly three months.
Sony will launch PS5 'Marvel's Wolverine' collection September 15, 2026
Sony has revealed a limited-edition Marvel’s Wolverine PS5 collection, featuring Battle Yellow consoles, controllers, and covers, launching alongside the game on September 15.
UCSF study links uncoordinated immune response to long COVID persistence
New research suggests long Covid may involve persistent immune abnormalities in the gut, with inflammation persisting and virus-clearing mechanisms impaired.
More than 120 companies including NVIDIA and Cisco back SAFE
Over 120 companies, including Nvidia and Cisco, support the Shared AI Findings Exchange (SAFE), a new framework to track and report unauthorized AI agent activities.
August 12 total solar eclipse visible in Greenland and Iceland
The total solar eclipse on August 12, 2026, won't be visible in India. However, Indian viewers can watch the celestial event live online through various free livestreams.
Someone set up fake Wi-Fi network on a Delta flight
A Delta flight from Las Vegas to Atlanta was recently the scene of a peculiar incident, when an unidentified passenger allegedly set up a fake Wi-Fi network.
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.