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22 Jul 2026
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Alva's AIET opens country's 1st IBM AI lab in Moodbidri

Alva’s Institute of Engineering and Technology inaugurated India’s first IBM-powered AI lab, offering students hands-on exposure to enterprise-grade AI technologies.

22 Jul 2026
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Indian Railways allows extra baggage bookings online from July 31

Starting July 31, railway passengers can book excess baggage online while reserving tickets, eliminating the need to visit parcel offices for luggage van bookings.

22 Jul 2026
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China plans Mach 26 asteroid impact test for planetary defense

China aims to test asteroid deflection by striking near-Earth asteroid 2015 XF261 at Mach 26 before 2030, deploying two spacecraft for impact and observation.

22 Jul 2026
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Kandula Jessie becomes Andhra Pradesh's sole pick for Mission ShakthiSAT

14-year-old Kandula Jessie from Andhra Pradesh's ZPGHS has been selected for Mission ShakthiSAT, the world's first all-girls lunar CubeSat mission, inspiring countless young minds.

22 Jul 2026
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Dell Technologies ISG sales jump 181% on $12B AI servers

Liquid cooling is gaining traction among neoclouds and sovereign AI initiatives, offering superior efficiency and lower PUE compared to traditional air-cooled systems.

22 Jul 2026
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Samsung unveils new Galaxy Z foldables with silicon-carbon batteries

Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold 8 series and Flip 8 debut silicon-carbon batteries, enabling higher capacities in slimmer designs while prioritizing performance, longevity, and safety.

22 Jul 2026
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Skolkovo study: Dmitrii Kriukov suggests DNA caps lifespan 150-190 years

A new study suggests that even with perfect anti-aging solutions, random DNA mutations could cap human lifespans at 150 to 190 years.

22 Jul 2026
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Samsung unveils its 1st AI-powered smart glasses in London today

Samsung introduces its first AI-powered intelligent eyewear, featuring Google Gemini integration and Qualcomm Snapdragon AR1 Gen 1 platform.

22 Jul 2026
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Adobe Acrobat built into WhatsApp Web and Windows apps

Adobe has integrated its Acrobat PDF viewer into WhatsApp Web and Windows apps, enabling users to view, annotate, and collaborate on PDFs directly within chat windows.

22 Jul 2026
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Samsung and Google debut Android 17 with iPhone wireless transfer

Gemini task automation now supports over 40 apps, including Etsy and Expedia, while Samsung unveiled two new Android XR glasses designs from Gentle Monster and Warby Parker.

22 Jul 2026
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Adobe adds PDF editing and commenting for WhatsApp Web, Windows

Adobe's new integration with WhatsApp allows users to view, annotate, and edit PDFs directly within the messaging platform, streamlining collaboration without leaving the app.

22 Jul 2026
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Samsung debuts Galaxy Z Flip 8 with dual 120Hz displays

Samsung has launched the Galaxy Z Flip 8 with a 4.1-inch cover screen, Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset, and a 4,300mAh battery. Prices start at $1,200.

22 Jul 2026
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Samsung unveils new foldables and watches at Unpacked in London

Samsung unveiled its latest innovations at the 2026 Unpacked event, including advanced foldable phones, upgraded smartwatches, and a teaser for futuristic smart glasses.

22 Jul 2026
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Samsung debuts AI smart glasses at Galaxy Unpacked in London

Samsung unveiled its lightweight AI smart glasses at Galaxy Unpacked 2026, showcasing stylish designs but restricting media from wearing them during the event.

22 Jul 2026
Samsung

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.

22 Jul 2026
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Samsung unveils Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 and Watch 9 upgrades

Samsung’s new Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 and Watch 9 feature significantly larger batteries, offering extended usage, with the Ultra 2 boasting an impressive 800mAh capacity.

22 Jul 2026
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Samsung unveils Galaxy Z Fold 8 with 7.6-inch main screen

Samsung has launched the Galaxy Z Fold 8, a passport-shaped foldable smartphone priced over $1,900, aiming to redefine the premium market ahead of Apple’s anticipated entry.

22 Jul 2026
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Google debuts intelligent eyewear with Gemini AI at Galaxy Unpacked

Google unveiled significant Gemini updates at Galaxy Unpacked, enhancing foldables, smart glasses, and wearables with advanced task automation features.

22 Jul 2026
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Samsung reveals Galaxy Z Fold 8's wider 7.6-inch 4:3 screen

Samsung has unveiled the Galaxy Z Fold 8, introducing a wider, tablet-like foldable design with a 4:3 aspect ratio, aimed at enhancing multitasking and media consumption.

22 Jul 2026
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China unveils 300+ humanoid robots at World AI Conference

China unveiled over 300 advanced humanoid robots at WAIC 2026, demonstrating capabilities like autonomous work, human interaction, and practical real-world applications.

22 Jul 2026
Samsung

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.

22 Jul 2026
Samsung

Samsung Galaxy Watch 9 debuts with Snapdragon Wear Elite chip

Samsung has introduced its latest smartwatch, the Galaxy Watch 9.

22 Jul 2026
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India supports 20 domestic AI models under IndiaAI mission

India's government has selected 20 sovereign AI model proposals, including 12 large and 8 small language models, under the IndiaAI Mission.

22 Jul 2026
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IIT Madras to host RISC-V Symposium in Chennai August 1-2

IIT Madras, in collaboration with MeitY and RISC-V International, will host the third Digital India RISC-V Symposium on August 1-2, 2026, focusing on India's semiconductor future.

22 Jul 2026
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NASA's Psyche spacecraft captures Mars flyby time-lapse during gravity assist

NASA's Psyche spacecraft captured stunning views of Mars in a new time-lapse video while using the planet's gravity to accelerate toward asteroid Psyche.

22 Jul 2026
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Johnson & Johnson gains FDA clearance for Ottava surgical robot

Johnson & Johnson's Ottava robotic device has received FDA clearance for upper abdominal soft tissue surgeries, marking its entry into the competitive surgical robotics market.

22 Jul 2026
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Mission Mausam to send WhatsApp weather alerts to Telangana villages

The IMD, under Mission Mausam, will deliver automated weather forecasts and agrometeorological advisories via WhatsApp to Panchayat members across Telangana villages.

22 Jul 2026
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NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang urges US embrace China's open-source AI

Nvidia's Jensen Huang urges the US to embrace China's open-source AI models, arguing they expand adoption, boost hardware demand, and enhance security through transparency.

22 Jul 2026
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Anthropic gives public 1st action $20 million, totals $40 million

Anthropic increased its funding to Public First Action to $40 million, citing growing risks from advanced AI models like Claude Mythos and the need for stronger safety measures.

22 Jul 2026
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Anthropic donates $20 million again to public 1st action

AI firm Anthropic will donate $20 million to Public First Action, a political group advocating for stricter AI regulations and mitigating major risks.

22 Jul 2026
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Scientists' tiny cameras reveal whale sharks feeding below Ningaloo Reef

Scientists have attached cameras to whale sharks, revealing their diverse and strategic feeding behaviours, including deep dives and low-effort snacking in tropical waters.

22 Jul 2026
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Wockhardt's Zaynich approved in India and US, IIT Bombay aptamers

Scientists are developing therapies to disable bacterial resistance mechanisms, reviving older antibiotics as effective treatments against multidrug-resistant infections.

22 Jul 2026
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US Treasury investigates Chinese firms' use of OpenAI, Anthropic models

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent revealed evidence of American AI model watermarks in Chinese systems, raising concerns over intellectual property theft.

22 Jul 2026
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Kanpur 18-year-old Rohit Virendra Singh Shakya arrested for banking malware

An 18-year-old Class 11 dropout from Kanpur used AI tools to develop fake banking apps and malware, aiding cybercriminals in large-scale fraud operations across India.

22 Jul 2026
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Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw says 89% reserved tickets booked online

Nearly 89% of train tickets were booked online between June 2025 and June 2026, as counter bookings dropped to just 11%, reflecting a significant digital shift in ticketing.

22 Jul 2026
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Orienspace launches Gravity-1 from East China Sea, deploys 9 satellites

Chinese private firm Orienspace successfully launched its Gravity-1 rocket from a mobile sea-based platform, deploying nine satellites into orbit with precision on July 22, 2026.

22 Jul 2026
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Major publishers weigh blocking Google over AI summaries affecting traffic

Facing dwindling search traffic, major publishers like Reddit and Reuters are considering blocking Google’s web crawlers to prevent their content from being used in AI models.

22 Jul 2026
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JBL Tune 770NC headphones 40% off at $90 on Amazon

JBL's Tune 770NC ANC headphones are now 40% off on Amazon, dropping the price to $90. This limited-time deal offers premium sound and features at an unbeatable value.

22 Jul 2026
Milky Way

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.

22 Jul 2026
France

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.

22 Jul 2026
Microsoft

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.

22 Jul 2026
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Durham astronomers say Milky Way flipped 10-11 billion years ago

Astronomers discovered the Milky Way flipped over 90 degrees after colliding with Gaia-Sausage-Enceladus 10-11 billion years ago, altering even the Sun's galactic path.

22 Jul 2026
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YouTube records 1.7B World Cup views, tops 200B total

Google CEO Sundar Pichai revealed that over 1.7 billion global viewers watched FIFA World Cup videos on YouTube, making it the platform's most-viewed World Cup ever.

22 Jul 2026
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Synthesia launches roleplay sessions to train workplace conversations with AI

Synthesia has launched Roleplay Sessions, an AI-driven interactive training product enabling employees to practice high-stakes conversations with real-time feedback and scoring.

22 Jul 2026
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Amazon's Project Kuiper has nearly 400 satellites and eyes India

Amazon's Project Kuiper nears 400 satellites, aiming to provide broadband connectivity globally. India emerges as a key market for bridging digital gaps in underserved communities.

22 Jul 2026
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Nature study finds human-caused sea-level rise increases coastal flooding

A new study reveals that human-driven sea-level rise has quadrupled the frequency of extreme coastal flooding since 1900, amplifying risks from tides and storms worldwide.

22 Jul 2026
Mars

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.

22 Jul 2026
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Concordia Station hits minus 84.7°C as Death Valley reaches 121°F

Antarctica's Concordia Station hit a rare -84.7°C, marking one of the coldest temperatures since 2012 and spotlighting Earth's staggering climatic extremes during polar winter.

22 Jul 2026
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Anthropic adds iOS simulator support to Claude Code public beta

Anthropic's Claude Code for desktop now supports Apple's iOS Simulator, enabling developers to build, run, and test iOS apps directly in a simulator pane during local sessions.

22 Jul 2026
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Viral video of humanoid robot hoeing farm sparks jobs debate

A viral video of a humanoid robot using a hoe on a farm has sparked debates about AI's potential to replace even traditional farming jobs once considered automation-proof.

22 Jul 2026
Meta

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.

22 Jul 2026
Instagram

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.

22 Jul 2026
Apple

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.

22 Jul 2026
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Meta's Muse Spark 1.1 outperforms Google's Gemini 3.6 flash benchmarks

Meta's Muse Spark 1.1 outperformed Google's Gemini 3.6 Flash in key benchmarks, prompting Meta's AI chief Alexandr Wang to mock Google with a bold "Gemini who?" remark.

22 Jul 2026
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Oxford team using NASA InSight data finds Martian magma highways

New research reveals molten rock once pooled deep underground on Mars, suggesting the planet's potential to support life and reshaping views on rocky planet habitability.

22 Jul 2026
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Microsoft signs deal with Mistral to boost AI in Europe

Microsoft partners with Mistral to enhance Europe's AI infrastructure, while OpenAI strengthens ties with the financial sector by appointing banking leaders to its advisory board.

22 Jul 2026
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Samsung unveils smart glasses that translate conversations and summarize notifications

Samsung is expected to unveil AI-powered smart glasses featuring Qualcomm's Snapdragon AR1 Gen 1 chip and advanced audio capabilities during the Galaxy Unpacked event later today.

22 Jul 2026
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Elbit Systems unveils kit turning merchant ships into drone carriers

Elbit Systems introduces a modular solution to transform commercial vessels into drone hubs, enabling deployment of Hermes 650 Spark UAVs with STOL capabilities.

22 Jul 2026
Google

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.

22 Jul 2026
OpenAI

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.

22 Jul 2026
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Temasek Holdings cautions inefficient AI strains grids despite efficiency potential

Advances in AI architecture and chipmaking could significantly reduce energy demands, says Temasek, addressing growing concerns over the sector's electricity consumption.

22 Jul 2026
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Fortnite teams with Spider-Man 'Brand New Day' launching July 30

Epic Games has officially teased the Fortnite x Spider-Man Brand New Day collaboration, set to release on July 30, 2026, featuring themed skins and map changes.

22 Jul 2026
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University of Tennessee Research Foundation sues Anthropic over patent infringement

Anthropic faces its first patent infringement lawsuit, filed by the University of Tennessee Research Foundation over neuroscience-inspired AI technology.

22 Jul 2026
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IISc Bengaluru, MS Ramaiah develop LFU for oral cancer

Researchers at IISc have developed a novel Low Frequency Ultrasound (LFU) technology that selectively targets oral cancer cells, offering a promising non-invasive treatment option.

22 Jul 2026
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Meta tests StoryKit AI app to create personalized bedtime stories

Meta is piloting StoryKit, an AI-powered app that generates personalized children’s stories, allowing parents to create imaginative tales without writing a single word.

22 Jul 2026
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India prepares AI law to tackle deepfakes and safeguard consent

India is exploring a standalone AI law addressing agentic AI autonomy, consent for synthetically-generated content, and liability frameworks amid rising concerns over deepfakes.

22 Jul 2026
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IIT Kanpur researchers identify EP67 for safer vaccine boosters

IIT Kanpur researchers have unveiled how EP67, a 10-amino-acid molecule, activates immune cells with precision, paving the way for safer and stronger vaccines.

22 Jul 2026
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Northrop Grumman launched MRV on SpaceX rocket to attach boosters

A SpaceX-launched robotic vehicle aims to prolong the life of aging communication satellites by attaching jetpacks, saving operators millions in replacement costs.

22 Jul 2026
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Waterloo researchers 3D print personalized contact lenses in 20 minutes

Researchers at the University of Waterloo have developed a groundbreaking method to 3D print custom contact lenses in just 20 minutes, ensuring comfort and clarity.

22 Jul 2026
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XElectron launches Techno Android 14 smart projector in India ₹6,990

XElectron has introduced the Techno Android 14 Smart Home Theatre Projector in India, featuring 4K support, built-in OTT apps, and advanced features, priced at just Rs 6,990.

22 Jul 2026
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Google updates Gboard for Android with pill shaped shortcut buttons

Gboard is rolling out a Material 3 Expressive redesign for its shortcuts page, featuring rounded pill-shaped tools and improved customization options.

22 Jul 2026
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OpenAI admits models accidentally breached Hugging Face during cybersecurity test

OpenAI revealed that its pre-release models, including GPT-5.6 Sol, inadvertently breached Hugging Face’s systems during an internal cybersecurity test that went wrong.

22 Jul 2026
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James Webb Space Telescope reveals stardust origins in Sextans A

Astronomers used the JWST to study Sextans A, a metal-poor dwarf galaxy, revealing how ancient stars produced and dispersed dust essential for star and galaxy formation.

22 Jul 2026
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Google Meet rolls out homepage with week and month agenda

Google Meet is introducing a redesigned homepage featuring an agenda view, offering users a centralized way to manage meetings, access notes, and navigate schedules seamlessly.

22 Jul 2026
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Warwick team finds solar switch-off forecasting storms within 7 years

Scientists have identified a "switch-off" point in the Sun's cycle, enabling predictions of solar activity up to seven years before its peak, improving space weather forecasting.

22 Jul 2026
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Jack Dorsey unveils Buzz, Block's AI friendly workplace chat app

Jack Dorsey has introduced Buzz, a decentralized, open-source group chat platform designed to integrate human teams and AI agents for seamless workplace collaboration.

22 Jul 2026
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US Space Force orders 36 missile-tracking satellites for $1.75 billion

The U.S. Space Force has commissioned 36 new missile-tracking satellites for $1.75 billion, bolstering its Golden Dome initiative to enhance global missile defense capabilities.

22 Jul 2026
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Apple launches Apple Upgrade with Klarna leasing devices July 28

Apple is launching "Apple Upgrade," a lease-to-own program with Klarna, allowing consumers to pay for iPhones, iPads, Macs, and Apple Watches over 24-36 months starting July 28.

22 Jul 2026
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Apple fixes yearlong iCloud+ Hide My Email privacy bug

Apple has resolved a year-old flaw in its Hide My Email feature, which exposed users' real email addresses, following public scrutiny and reports from 404 Media.

22 Jul 2026
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Airtel 'Fast Lane' boosts premium speeds, OpenSignal backs fairness concerns

An analysis by OpenSignal reveals Bharti Airtel's Fast Lane plan offers premium postpaid users faster download speeds and lower latency, sparking net neutrality concerns.

22 Jul 2026
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SpaceX launches 24 Starlink satellites from California after glitch

SpaceX's Falcon 9 successfully deployed 24 Starlink satellites on July 21, following a rare last-second engine abort that delayed the initial launch attempt by one day.

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.

21 Jul 2026
Samsung Electronics

Samsung now has a dedicated division to make robots

Samsung Electronics has announced the establishment of a dedicated robotics division, RX or "Robotics eXperience."

21 Jul 2026
X

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.

21 Jul 2026
Google

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.

20 Jul 2026
Indian Government

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.

20 Jul 2026
Android

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.

20 Jul 2026
Bengaluru

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.

20 Jul 2026
Dengue

India's 1st ever dengue vaccine has come from Japan

Takeda Pharmaceutical's dengue vaccine, QDENGA, has been approved by India's drug regulator.

20 Jul 2026
Chennai

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.

20 Jul 2026
Australia

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.

20 Jul 2026
China

Meet UWORLD U1: A humanoid robot built to fight loneliness

China has unveiled UWORLD U1, a revolutionary humanoid robot designed for companionship.

20 Jul 2026
Apple

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.

20 Jul 2026
Apple

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.

20 Jul 2026
Android

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.

20 Jul 2026
China

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.

20 Jul 2026
China

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).

20 Jul 2026
Android

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.

20 Jul 2026
SpaceX

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.

20 Jul 2026
Alibaba Group

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.

19 Jul 2026
Aadhaar Card

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.

19 Jul 2026
Alibaba Group

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.

19 Jul 2026
China

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.

19 Jul 2026
OpenAI

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.

19 Jul 2026
Anthropic

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.

19 Jul 2026
ChatGPT

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.

19 Jul 2026
Facebook

Facebook, Instagram down for users globally

Facebook and Instagram, two of Meta's most popular social media platforms, are currently experiencing a major outage.

19 Jul 2026
California

Apple removes AI undressing apps following legal warning

Apple has confirmed the removal of the controversial "nudify" apps from its App Store.

19 Jul 2026
Apple

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.

19 Jul 2026
Google

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.

19 Jul 2026
Google

Google Pixel 11a to feature flagship Tensor G6 processor

Google's upcoming Pixel 11a smartphone could be getting a major performance upgrade with the inclusion of the flagship-grade Tensor G6 processor.

19 Jul 2026
Space News

Space payload built by Vellore Institute students launched aboard Vikram-1

The Vellore Institute of Technology, Andhra Pradesh (VIT-AP University) has successfully launched its first-ever experimental space payload, VISWA-M (VIT Satellite Wavelength Analysis Module).

19 Jul 2026
Skyroot Aerospace

India's answer to SpaceX wants to launch rockets every month

Skyroot Aerospace, the first Indian private company to successfully launch a rocket into orbit, is now looking at the next phase of its journey.

18 Jul 2026
China

Having babies in space might be difficult after all

A team of Chinese scientists has found that the process of human reproduction in space is not as easy as one might think.

18 Jul 2026
Robots

Chinese MMA match between humanoid robots ends in decapitation

In a shocking turn of events, two humanoid robots fought an MMA match in Shenzhen, China.

18 Jul 2026
TikTok

TikTok can now be used on government devices in US

The US Department of Justice has lifted the ban on TikTok for government-issued devices, a restriction that was in place since 2022 due to national security concerns.

18 Jul 2026
Apple

Apple Music subscription prices increased in India: Check new rates

Apple has raised the subscription prices for its music streaming service, Apple Music, in India.

18 Jul 2026
Europe

'Zero delays' for Vikram-1: Skyroot hails India's swift launch approvals

Pawan Kumar Chandana, the CEO of Skyroot Aerospace, has praised India's efficient launch approval process after the successful flight of Vikram-1.

18 Jul 2026
TikTok

TikTok is testing an AI likeness detection tool

TikTok is testing a new tool that detects artificial intelligence (AI) likenesses, as reported by social media consultant Matt Navarra.

18 Jul 2026
Amazon

SpaceX in talks with Pentagon for AI computing deal

SpaceX is in talks with the US Department of Defense (DoD) to provide data center capacity worth billions of dollars, according to The Wall Street Journal.

ISRO will now start research on bioastronautics

The Human Space Flight Centre (HSFC) of Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) and the Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences and Technology (SCTIMST) have launched a postdoctoral fellowship in bioastronautics.

18 Jul 2026
Anthropic

These Anthropic subscribers will get access to Claude Fable 5

Anthropic has announced that its advanced AI model, Claude Fable 5, will be a permanent feature of its top-tier subscriptions from July 20.

18 Jul 2026
Meta

Meta might lease computing power to Anthropic for $10B

Meta Platforms is reportedly negotiating a deal to lease computing power to AI firm Anthropic.

18 Jul 2026
Samsung

Samsung's Fold8, Flip8 revealed in latest leak

Ahead of its official debut at the Galaxy Unpacked event on July 22, Samsung's upcoming foldables have been revealed in leaked marketing images.

18 Jul 2026
Amazon Web Services

AWS glitch sends bills soaring to up to $1.5 trillion

Amazon Web Services (AWS) customers were recently hit with shockingly high monthly bills, some as high as $1.5 trillion.

18 Jul 2026
Narendra Modi

India's 1st private orbital rocket, Vikram-1, blasts off to space

The Vikram-1, India's first privately developed orbital launch vehicle, was launched today at 12:06pm.

Patreon won't allow AI bots to scrape content anymore

Patreon, a popular platform for creators, is taking strong action against artificial intelligence (AI) bots scraping its content for training purposes.

18 Jul 2026
Apple

San Francisco orders Apple, Google to remove AI undressing apps

San Francisco has ordered tech giants Apple and Google to remove "nudify" apps from their platforms.

17 Jul 2026
Google

How Indonesia's copyright overhaul could impact Google and others

Indonesia is planning to introduce major changes to its copyright law, a move that could have far-reaching implications for tech giants like Google.

17 Jul 2026
Facebook

Meta AI now alerts parents if teens talk about suicide

Meta has rolled out a new safety feature for teenagers using its AI chatbot.

17 Jul 2026
ChatGPT

Google's AI Mode can now help you design and shop

Google has announced a major update to its conversational search experience, AI Mode.

17 Jul 2026
Ben Affleck

Netflix says around 300 titles used AI

Netflix has revealed that around 300 titles on its platform have leveraged generative AI, mostly during post-production.

17 Jul 2026
China

Agnikul announces Mission-02 to recover India's first orbital rocket booster

Indian space start-up Agnikul Cosmos has announced its most ambitious project yet, Mission-02.

17 Jul 2026
Narendra Modi

PM Modi's postcard to fly on India's 1st private rocket

Skyroot Aerospace's Vikram-1 rocket will lift off from Sriharikota on July 18, carrying a unique payload: a handwritten postcard by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

17 Jul 2026
Space News

India's first private orbital rocket launches tomorrow

Skyroot Aerospace, a leading player in India's burgeoning private space sector, is all set to launch the country's first privately-developed orbital-class rocket.

17 Jul 2026
Stanford University

This robot can dress you without any manual assistance

A joint research team from South Korea's KAIST and Stanford University has developed a revolutionary robotic technology.

17 Jul 2026
Haryana

Inside India's 1st hydrogen train: How the green engine works

India has entered a new era of clean rail transport with the launch of its first hydrogen-powered train.

17 Jul 2026
Donald Trump

Trump Media sells Wall Street faster access to Trump's posts

Donald Trump's media company, Trump Media & Technology Group, has announced a premium service called Truth PSI.