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This method can convert CO2 and water into fuel
In a major breakthrough, a team of Chinese scientists has developed a plant-inspired technique to convert carbon dioxide (CO2) and water into valuable chemicals.
Scientists recreate cosmic dust in a lab for 1st time
In a groundbreaking experiment, Linda Losurdo, a PhD student at the University of Sydney, has successfully recreated cosmic dust in a laboratory setting.
Google employees petition against contracts with US Homeland Security
Over 900 Google employees have petitioned for the company to terminate its contracts with US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Customs and Border Protection (CBP).
Moltbolt is an AI assistant that helps you shop
ClawdBot, now known as Moltbolt, is an AI assistant that identifies products and adds them to online carts. It also manages tasks like booking flights and sending messages.
NASA's rockets will create a CT scan of the aurora
NASA plans to launch the Geophysical Non-Equilibrium Ionospheric System Science (GNEISS) mission in 2026, aiming to map the electric currents behind the aurora.
Qualcomm India achieves 2nm chip design tape-out: What it means?
Qualcomm Technologies has announced the successful tape-out of its 2nm chip design from its India engineering centers in Bengaluru, Chennai, and Hyderabad.
Meet Foskeia pelendonum, the chicken-sized dinosaur that lived about 125 million years ago
Scientists have discovered a chicken-sized dinosaur, named _Foskeia pelendonum_, from unusually small bones found in northern Spain.
Spotify adds 'About the Song' to reveal stories behind tracks
Spotify has introduced a new feature called "About the Song," which gives users insights into the stories behind their favorite tracks.
Startup's tiny potato seeds could replace 5,000-pound tubers
Ohalo Genetics, a US-based biotech startup, has developed the world's first high-yield hybrid true potato seeds (TPS), potentially transforming global potato farming.
WhatsApp to add Instagram-like 'Close Friends' feature to Status updates
WhatsApp is working on a new feature called "Close Friends" for its Status updates.
AI can now debug its own code
OpenAI has introduced GPT-5.3-Codex, a new coding model that reportedly played a significant role in its own creation. The model is said to be 25% faster than its predecessor.
Asteroid 2024 YR4 could hit Moon in 2032
Scientists are closely watching asteroid 2024 YR4 after new research suggested it could hit the Moon in 2032.
Canva is now available in ChatGPT
OpenAI's ChatGPT now includes a Canva feature, enabling users to generate brand-aligned visual designs directly within chats.
Goldman Sachs deploys Anthropic's new AI model for back-office tasks
Goldman Sachs is revolutionizing its operations by deploying autonomous artificial intelligence (AI) agents powered by Anthropic's Claude Opus 4.6.
Andhra Pradesh government sets up AI Living Labs Foundation
The Andhra Pradesh government has approved the creation of the AI Living Labs Foundation, with its headquarters in Amaravati.
How to watch rare 'planet parade' on February 28
Experience a celestial spectacle as six planets align in a rare sky event this February. Learn when and how to best observe this unique planetary parade.
This startup is using AI to monitor your health 24/7
iLive Connect, a doctor-led AI platform, revolutionizes out-of-hospital care by providing 24/7 supervision and early disease detection, reducing repeat hospitalizations.
India is getting its 1st AI-enabled university
India's first AI-enabled state university pilot at Chaudhary Charan Singh University aims to modernize teaching and administration using advanced technology.
Google unveils Pixel 10a: Here's everything you need to know
Google has officially unveiled its latest budget smartphone, the Pixel 10a.
Qualcomm's 2nm chip designed in India
American semiconductor giant, Qualcomm Technologies, has successfully taped out a 2-nanometre chip design from its engineering centers in India.
Gemini gets new updates to improve user experience
Google is refining the Gemini experience across platforms, introducing a cleaner interface and updating the 'Tools' and 'My Stuff' sections.
Apple CarPlay to add ChatGPT, Claude, and Gemini support
Apple is gearing up to bring a major update to its CarPlay vehicle interface.
Google's Gemini AI can now book your Uber rides
Google is reportedly enhancing its AI tool, Gemini, to automatically perform tasks like booking rides and placing online orders for users.
You can now save photo, video drafts on WhatsApp
WhatsApp has released a new update for iOS, version 26.5.10.73, through the TestFlight program.
Spotify makes changes to developer mode: How it affects you?
Spotify has announced a major change in its Developer Mode, the feature that allows developers to test their third-party applications with the audio platform's APIs.
India's Chandrayaan-4 to land near 'Shiv Shakti Point'
India's planned lunar mission, Chandrayaan-4, is likely to land near the Moon’s south pole in a region identified as scientifically valuable and safe for landing.
Did Jeffrey Epstein really have a Fortnite account?
Epic Games, the developer of popular battle royale game Fortnite, has debunked claims linking an account to Jeffrey Epstein.
Aule Space raises $2 million to build satellite jetpacks
Aule Space, a Bengaluru-based startup, is developing technology to extend the lifespan of satellites by docking with them in space.
Waymo's new AI can imagine tornadoes, elephants for self-driving cars
Google's Waymo is leveraging DeepMind's Genie 3 AI model to prepare its autonomous vehicles for challenging driving scenarios by creating realistic digital environments.
AWS CEO says space-based data centers are 'far from that'
Amazon Web Services CEO, Matt Garman, dismisses the feasibility of space-based data centres, contradicting Elon Musk and Sundar Pichai's ambitious plans.
Claude AI's legal plugin sends enterprise software stocks crashing
Anthropic, an American start-up, has introduced a disruptive AI innovation that poses a significant challenge to Bengaluru's traditional software industry.
SpaceX pauses Mars mission to focus on Moon landing
SpaceX has postponed its planned Mars mission to concentrate on a lunar voyage for NASA, with a target landing date in March 2027.
ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 kicks off: Details
The ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 begins today, celebrated by a special Google Doodle, with the tournament co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka.
Apple is adding AI chatbots to CarPlay
Apple is reportedly developing support for AI chatbot apps, including OpenAI's ChatGPT, within its CarPlay system, potentially revolutionizing in-car infotainment experiences.
NASA sets SpaceX Crew-12 launch date for February 11
The FAA has authorized SpaceX's Falcon 9 rocket to resume flights, setting the stage for NASA's Crew-12 astronaut mission launch on February 11.
NASA's SPHEREx telescope spots comet 3I/ATLAS shining brightly
NASA's SPHEREx space telescope captured the rare interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS flaring up with gas, dust, and complex molecules as it departed our solar system.
Gemini can now pull info from your Google apps
Google's Gemini, despite its personalization capabilities, faces significant hurdles in integrating messaging services like Google Messages, iMessage, and WhatsApp.
NSO's eSankhyiki now has an MCP server for better data access
The Ministry of Statistics has launched the Model Context Protocol (MCP) server, enabling AI tools to directly connect with government datasets.
Gboard beta lets you scale emojis with font size
Google is currently testing a feature in Gboard that could finally address the long-standing issue of non-scalable emojis, improving user accessibility.
Epstein Files cover-up? Trump admin to reportedly reveal UFO secrets
The Trump administration has reportedly agreed to disclose information about secret UFO facilities in the US, including Area 51.
EU may force TikTok to redesign in-app features
The European Union (EU) has accused TikTok of violating its digital rules with features that promote "addictive design."
Musk is serious about building AI data centers in space
Elon Musk has predicted that the most cost-effective location for artificial intelligence (AI) data centers will not be on Earth, but in space.
Epstein funded genetic-testing to harness his DNA for regenerative medicine
Newly released emails from the Epstein files have revealed that Jeffrey Epstein, the late financier and convicted sex offender, was interested in novel genetic testing.
Italian university hit by major cyberattack, systems offline for days
La Sapienza University in Rome, one of the largest universities in Europe with some 120,000 students, has been hit by a major cyberattack.
Meta is testing a standalone app for its AI slop
Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, has confirmed that it is testing a standalone app for its Vibes feature.
Substack confirms data breach exposing user emails and phone numbers
Substack, a popular newsletter platform, has confirmed a data breach that exposed user information.
OpenAI launches GPT-5.3-Codex, its most advanced coding-focused AI model yet
OpenAI has unveiled its latest AI model, the GPT-5.3-Codex, a major upgrade in the realm of coding-focused artificial intelligence (AI).
OpenAI launches 'Frontier' to help businesses deploy AI agents
OpenAI has unveiled a new product, called Frontier, to help businesses navigate the world of artificial intelligence (AI) agents.
Google wants to streamline file sharing between Android and iPhones
Google is gearing up to simplify the process of sharing files between Android phones and iPhones.
Anthropic's new AI model can create C compiler from scratch
Anthropic, the AI start-up that recently made headlines with Claude Cowork, has unveiled its latest model, Claude Opus 4.6.
Anthropic launches Claude Opus 4.6
Anthropic has unveiled its most advanced AI model, Claude Opus 4.6, with a groundbreaking one million token context window.
Gaganyaan in 2027, crewed Chandrayaan missions by 2028: ISRO chief
The Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) is gearing up for a series of ambitious space exploration missions.
NASA astronauts can now carry smartphones on upcoming space missions
In a groundbreaking move, NASA has announced that its astronauts will be allowed to bring their smartphones into space for the first time.
Powerful solar flares put India on high alert
India is on high alert after the Sun unleashed powerful solar flares.
6 planets aligning this month: How to watch the spectacle
A rare celestial event is set to take place on February 28, 2026, when six planets will align in a "planet parade."
BharatGen AI on track to cover all 22 official languages
The Indian government's multilingual artificial intelligence (AI) engine, BharatGen, is on track to complete its text-based services by the end of this month.
UK, Microsoft partner to build world-first deepfake detection system
The UK government has announced a partnership with Microsoft, academic institutions, and industry experts to develop a system for detecting deepfake content online.
Sam Altman criticises Anthropic's ads mocking ChatGPT's ad plans
OpenAI's CEO Sam Altman has slammed Anthropic, an artificial intelligence (AI) company, for its recent Super Bowl commercials.
YouTube's auto-dubbing now supports 27 languages, offers more viewer control
YouTube has announced a major upgrade to its auto-dubbing feature, making it more accessible for viewers to watch content from global creators.
AI boom: Why US tech giants are betting on India
India is fast becoming a major hub for American tech giants looking to expand their artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities.
'Jmail' organizes Epstein court documents into email-like threads
A new web platform called Jmail is providing a new way to access Jeffrey Epstein's court documents.
Alphabet to nearly double 2026 spending to $185B on AI
Google's parent company, Alphabet, is set to double its capital expenditure in 2026.
Hacker group publishes alleged personal data from Harvard, UPenn breaches
A notorious hacking group, ShinyHunters, has claimed responsibility for last year's data breaches at Harvard University and the University of Pennsylvania (UPenn).
Tinder tests AI-powered 'Chemistry' feature to combat swipe fatigue
Tinder, the popular dating app owned by Match Group, introduced and is currently testing a new artificial intelligence (AI) feature called Chemistry.
Spotify makes lyrics smarter with previews, offline reads, and translation
Spotify has announced a major update to its lyrics feature, introducing lyric translations and previews for all users.
Amazon to test in-house AI tools for film and TV
Amazon MGM Studios is gearing up to put its artificial intelligence (AI) tools for film and television production to the test.
GitHub just added Anthropic and OpenAI's coding agents
GitHub, the Microsoft-owned platform, has integrated Anthropic's Claude and OpenAI's Codex AI coding agents into its services.
Google's Pixel 10a will be launched on February 18
Google has officially teased the Pixel 10a, its latest budget smartphone. The teaser reveals a design that is strikingly similar to its predecessor, the Pixel 9a.
Anthropic promises no ads in chatbot conversations
Anthropic, the artificial intelligence (AI) company behind the Claude chatbot, has promised not to introduce advertisements into its conversations.
Ghaziabad suicide horror: Were victims suffering from Internet Gaming Disorder?
The tragic suicide of three minor sisters in Ghaziabad has brought the issue of Internet Gaming Disorder (IGD) into sharp focus.
AI won't kill software companies, says NVIDIA's Jensen Huang
NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang has dismissed the idea that artificial intelligence (AI) could render traditional software companies obsolete.
Samsung's sale sends flagship phone prices to record lows
Samsung has announced major price cuts on its flagship smartphones, including the Galaxy S25 and Galaxy Z Fold 7.
Why NASA's Artemis 2 crew don't want to be remembered
NASA's Artemis 2 mission is set to make history by sending four astronauts on a crewed journey around the Moon.
Why Gen Z is less intelligent than millennials
A recent study has shown that Generation Z (Gen Z) is the first generation to be less intelligent than its predecessor, the Millennials.
Most WhatsApp users get spam messages every day: Survey
A staggering 96% of WhatsApp users receive promotional or spam messages on a daily basis, a recent survey has revealed.
Google Chrome's new AI feature handles your web tasks automatically
Google has launched a new feature, 'Auto Browse,' in its Chrome browser.
OpenAI appoints new 'Head of Preparedness' amid legal challenges
OpenAI has appointed Dylan Scandrett as its new Head of Preparedness, a position dedicated to risk mitigation.
Meet Vandi Verma, Indian scientist leading NASA's AI-powered Mars exploration
In a landmark achievement for space exploration, NASA has successfully executed its first-ever AI-driven exploration of Mars. The historic mission was led by an Indian-origin scientist, Vandana 'Vandi' Verma.
Indians spend 102 hours a year identifying scams
A recent report by cybersecurity firm McAfee has revealed that Indians are spending an average of 102 hours a year trying to identify scams.
Following NVIDIA's footsteps, Intel to develop GPUs for AI, gaming
Intel has announced its plans to enter the graphics processing unit (GPU) market, a domain currently ruled by NVIDIA.
Microsoft's next-gen Xbox could launch in 2027: AMD
AMD has hinted that Microsoft's next-generation Xbox console could be launched as early as 2027.
Apple integrates OpenAI, Anthropic AI agents into Xcode
Apple has announced the integration of OpenAI and Anthropic's AI-powered coding agents into its Xcode development environment.
Adobe will not discontinue Animate after all
Adobe has decided not to go ahead with its plan to discontinue Adobe Animate on March 1.
Microsoft is building content licensing marketplace for AI
Microsoft is developing a new platform called the Publisher Content Marketplace (PCM).
Fitbit founders launch Luffu, AI platform for family health monitoring
James Park and Eric Friedman, the co-founders of Fitbit who left Google two years ago, have launched a new health monitoring platform called Luffu.
Altman calls Moltbook, social network for AI bots, 'passing fad'
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has dismissed the viral AI social network Moltbook as a likely fad. However, he did express support for the underlying technology that allows bots to operate independently.
Why Musk's Grok is being probed by UK's privacy watchdog
The UK's Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) has launched a formal investigation into Elon Musk's xAI chatbot, Grok.
India eyes 10% of $1.8T global space economy by 2035
India's space sector may capture 8-10% of the global space economy, estimated at $1.8 trillion, by 2035.
Switch is now Nintendo's highest selling gaming console
The Nintendo Switch has officially become the best-selling console in Nintendo's history, surpassing the lifetime sales of the popular Nintendo DS.
ISRO's Chandrayaan-4 mission to bring back Moon samples
India's next lunar mission, Chandrayaan-4, will attempt to return samples of Moon soil and rocks to Earth.
Are ultra-processed foods as harmful as cigarettes?
Ultra-processed foods (UPFs) share characteristics with addictive substances and warrant regulation due to their potential for compulsive use, a new study has claimed.
NASA's Artemis II mission to be launched in March
NASA has officially delayed the launch of its crewed Artemis II mission from February to March 2026.
Notepad++ says Chinese hackers breached its update system
Notepad++, a popular text and source code editor, has revealed that its update system was hijacked in a targeted cyberattack.