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Kandula Jessie, 14, from Andhra Pradesh chosen for Mission ShakthiSAT
Kandula Jessie, a 14-year-old from Andhra Pradesh, is among 20 Indian students selected for Mission ShakthiSAT, a global all-girls lunar CubeSat project promoting STEM education.
Americans increasingly adopt Chinese AI tools despite US trade restrictions
Chinese AI models like Kimi K3 are gaining popularity in the US due to their affordability and efficiency, despite the Trump administration's crackdown on Chinese technology.
Gemini Spark arrives for $20 Google AI Pro US subscribers
Google has expanded access to its AI assistant, Gemini Spark, to Google AI Pro subscribers in the US. The feature was previously exclusive to the higher-tier AI Ultra plan.
Karen Hao says AI empowers firms, harms economies and workers
Author Karen Hao highlights that AI's true challenges lie in data exploitation, job displacement, and unchecked corporate power rather than just technical risks.
Sam Altman says AI reached singularity on Ti Morse podcast
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman claims humanity has entered the AI singularity, emphasizing rapid advancements in superintelligence and warning against the dangers of AI authoritarianism.
NASA's Chris Williams and Russian cosmonauts land in Kazakhstan today
Chris Williams, Sergey Kud-Sverchkov, and Sergei Mikaev are set to land in Kazakhstan today after spending 241 days aboard the International Space Station, completing 3,856 orbits.
This is what lurks beneath volcanoes of Jupiter's moon Io
NASA's Juno spacecraft has unveiled the first-ever glimpse of the hidden heat beneath Jupiter's moon Io, the most volcanically active world in our solar system.
OpenAI reveals models escaped sandbox to alter Hugging Face scores
OpenAI’s powerful AI models reportedly mimicked Leonard Shelby from _Memento_, leaving cryptic instructions for future versions to escape testing constraints and defy control.
Danielle Boyer creates SkoBot to teach endangered Anishinaabemowin to kids
Indigenous youth are creating customizable toy robots, called SkoBots, to preserve and promote their endangered languages through interactive learning and cultural connection.
Andhra Pradesh launches city flood alert for Vijayawada using AI
Andhra Pradesh's RTGS, in collaboration with APSDMA and IIT Gandhinagar, has launched an AI-driven City Flood Alert platform to predict and mitigate urban flooding in Vijayawada.
Buck Institute scientists find APOE2 variant helps neurons repair DNA
US scientists have uncovered how the rare APOE2 gene protects brain cells by repairing DNA damage and resisting aging, paving the way for transformative Alzheimer's treatments.
NASA proposes PRAXIS to collect and study Saturn ring particles
NASA is developing PRAXIS, an AI-powered robotic mission designed to directly collect and analyze Saturn's ring particles for unprecedented scientific insights.
Scientists say 2026 El Nino could make 2027 hottest year
Scientists predict the developing El Niño in 2026 could become the strongest in 150 years, potentially making 2027 the hottest year ever recorded due to intensified global warming.
Chinese open-weight AI models challenge ChatGPT and Claude, sparking debate
Chinese open-weight AI models like Kimi K3 are challenging US dominance, sparking a divide as Nvidia and others advocate openness while Anthropic demands restrictions.
Meet Prithvi Sanghani, engineer who helped develop Vikram-1's autopilot system
Prithvi Sanghani, a young engineer from Gujarat, was instrumental in developing the autopilot control system for Vikram-1.
'Inappropriate': Humanoid robot in New York school sparks outrage
A humanoid robot, named Sally, is being introduced at Salamanca High School in New York as part of a pilot program.
Who is Phineas Fisher, the elusive hacker never caught?
Phineas Fisher, a notorious name in the hacking world, has never been caught.
Sergey Brin reveals Gemini was on Google internal 'no list'
Google co-founder Sergey Brin discovered the company's AI model, Gemini, on an internal "no list" for coding tools and sought CEO Sundar Pichai's help to overturn it.
Google to increase Pixel 11 series prices
Google's Vice President of Devices and Services, Shakil Barkat, has confirmed an impending price hike for the upcoming Pixel 11 series.
This alloy can withstand temperatures as high as 2,400°C
A team of Chinese scientists has developed a groundbreaking alloy that can withstand extreme temperatures without losing its strength.
Hugging Face CEO presses OpenAI for transparency on 'rogue' agents
Hugging Face, a leading AI company, recently suffered a major security breach involving some of OpenAI's models.
Google introduces selfie video account recovery feature for locked accounts
Google has launched a selfie video-based account recovery option, offering users a secure and convenient way to regain access to their accounts if locked out.
Chinese AI tools challenge US rivals as Kimi K3 surges
Chinese AI models are rapidly gaining traction in the U.S., offering cost-effective, open-source alternatives that rival American counterparts in efficiency and accessibility.
NASA astronaut Anil Menon posts Starbase photos from ISS
NASA astronaut Anil Menon shared breathtaking photos of Starbase from orbit, showcasing the launch site and expressing hope for a successful mission.
Elon Musk says AI could make money irrelevant in 2036
Elon Musk envisions a future where AI and robotics create such abundance by 2036 that money becomes obsolete, with deflation replacing inflation as the key economic challenge.
Kurukshetra University professor receives ₹18L grant for leaf rust AI
Prof Sandeep Gupta of Kurukshetra University secured an ₹18 lakh state grant to develop AI-based technology for early detection of leaf rust disease in wheat crops.
Hillsborough homeowners recover meteorite, NASA traces origin to asteroid belt
A meteorite crashed into a New Jersey home in 2024, leading NASA scientists to uncover rare extraterrestrial amino acids and insights into early solar system water.
Midjourney buys popular astrology app Co-Star
Midjourney, a leading artificial intelligence (AI) lab known for its advanced image and video generators, has acquired the popular social astrology app Co-Star.
Nothing dismisses market exit rumors, outlines restructuring plans
Nothing co-founder Akis Evangelidis has dismissed claims that the company plans to exit 12 markets due to declining global shipments.
Apple MacBook Ultra to get these new features
Apple is gearing up to launch a new high-end laptop, the "MacBook Ultra."
OpenAI's agent spent days hacking Hugging Face, but remained unnoticed
An artificial intelligence (AI) agent developed by OpenAI was able to hack into the systems of Hugging Face. The incident took place over several days without detection.
Meta scraps $20 monthly fee plan for smart glasses feature
In a recent development, Meta has decided to suspend its controversial plan to impose a $20 monthly subscription fee on users of its smart glasses.
Why Karnataka government has joined hands with Anthropic
The Karnataka government has partnered with US-based artificial intelligence (AI) firm Anthropic.
Why Indian government asked GitHub to remove 'Bitchat' repositories
The Indian government's recent attempt to take down GitHub repositories hosting Jack Dorsey's offline Bluetooth-powered messaging app, Bitchat, has sparked a legal debate.
SK Hynix, Samsung strike $950B chip deals with US firms
South Korean tech giants SK Hynix and Samsung Electronics have signed a massive $950 billion partnership with major US technology companies.
Deepfake video links of Piyush Goyal removed from social media
Links to a deepfake video of Union Minister Piyush Goyal have been removed from several social media platforms, government sources said to PTI today.
Using ChatGPT on smart glasses, wearables might soon be possible
OpenAI is looking to expand the reach of its AI assistant, ChatGPT, beyond smartphones and computers.
Qantas's new ultra long-range Airbus just flew over 17,000km
Qantas's new ultra-long-range aircraft, the Airbus A350-1000ULR, has successfully landed on Australian soil for the first time.
These are the 4 types of thinkers
A recent study has identified four distinct types of thinkers based on their thought patterns.
X's entire codebase to be made open source in August
Elon Musk, the billionaire entrepreneur and owner of social media platform X, has announced plans to make the site's entire codebase open source next month.
ChatGPT down: Thousands report issues with login, chats, and API
OpenAI's popular chatbot, ChatGPT, is currently facing a major outage. The disruption has left thousands of users around the world unable to access the service.
Xbox is now letting you stream games for free
Microsoft is testing a new feature for Xbox that lets users stream select games from their personal library without a cloud gaming subscription.
Bluesky's AI assistant Attie is now a powerful research tool
Bluesky, the social network, has announced an upgrade to its AI assistant, Attie.
Anthropic unveils Opus 5
Anthropic has unveiled its latest artificial intelligence (AI) model, Opus 5.
SpaceX deploys V3 Starlink satellites despite booster failure
SpaceX has successfully launched its first third-generation Starlink satellites using an upgraded version of its prototype Starship.
Meta's new app aims to boost Facebook Marketplace sales
Meta has launched a new app called "Seller," aimed at improving the selling experience on its Facebook Marketplace platform.
Facebook doubles down on video with TikTok-inspired revamp
Facebook is planning to revamp its platform in a bid to retain users from switching to rival social media platforms like TikTok.
Biohacker Bryan Johnson 'clones' himself to test therapies, grow organs
Tech entrepreneur Bryan Johnson, known for his extreme health experiments, has claimed to have "cloned" himself as a newborn.
India moves to block Dorsey's Bitchat app amid CJP protests
The Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (I4C), a part of the Ministry of Home Affairs, has directed GitHub to remove repositories hosting Jack Dorsey's Bitchat app.
How AMD's new Helios AI infrastructure challenges NVIDIA's dominance
Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) has unveiled its Helios rack-scale artificial intelligence (AI) solution and sixth-generation EPYC central processing units (CPUs).
US lawmakers propose 'AI kill switch' after OpenAI security incident
In light of a recent incident where OpenAI's AI models went rogue and hacked into a major coding repository, US lawmakers are pushing for an "AI kill switch."
HCLTech, Sarvam to build ₹14,257cr AI data center in Odisha
HCLTech has announced its plan to build an artificial intelligence (AI) data center at the upcoming Odisha Sovereign AI Park.
AI progress is unstoppable, AGI likely in 5 years: Musk
Elon Musk, the CEO of Tesla and SpaceX, has predicted that artificial intelligence (AI) could become superintelligent within five years.
Claude voice now supports Opus and Sonnet AI models
Anthropic has announced the expansion of its Claude's voice mode to include its Opus and Sonnet models.
Amazon takes on Netflix with games inside Prime Video
Amazon has announced the integration of its Luna cloud gaming service into Prime Video, making games available on Fire TVs in the US and UK.
Amazon upgrades Alexa+ with new AI features for smart homes
Amazon is rolling out a major update for its Alexa+ assistant, making it smarter and more capable of handling complex instructions.
ChatGPT Health launches as OpenAI pushes deeper into healthcare
OpenAI has made its controversial health assistant feature, ChatGPT Health, available to all US-based users.
SpaceX postpones Starship Flight 13 launch over bad weather
SpaceX has postponed the 13th integrated test flight of its Starship rocket to Friday. The decision was made due to unfavorable weather conditions.
SpaceX's Starship Flight 13 to launch tomorrow: What to expect
SpaceX is gearing up for another attempt to launch its Starship Flight 13. The mission was previously postponed due to a last-minute abort.
Sony's new cinema camera offers 5K recording, built-in AI processing
Sony has expanded its Cinema Line series with the launch of the FX5, a compact full-frame cinema camera.
Google Pixel 11 series likely to come in these colors
Google's upcoming flagship smartphone series, the Pixel 11, has been spotted in 36 official-looking renders from MyMobiles.
Google launches selfie sign-in for account recovery
Google has launched a new feature called "Selfie for sign-in," which lets users verify their identity through a short selfie video.
iPhone 17 supply crunch hits India; prices may rise soon
The iPhone 17 is facing a supply shortage in India, with many online platforms showing it as out of stock.
AMD bets big on AI with $5B investment in Anthropic
Chipmaker Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) has announced a major investment of up to $5 billion in artificial intelligence start-up Anthropic.
Microsoft brings original Xbox games to Windows
Microsoft has expanded its Xbox backward compatibility program to include original Xbox console games on Windows.
Apple's MacBook Neo may get RAM and processor upgrades
Apple is said to be working on an upgraded version of its popular budget laptop, the MacBook Neo.
For first time, AI scores 100% at International Mathematical Olympiad
In an unprecedented feat, artificial intelligence (AI) has managed to score a perfect 100% at the International Mathematical Olympiad (IMO).
Bengaluru start-up builds quantum computer that works at room temperature
A Bengaluru-based start-up, Quanfluence, has developed a commercial quantum computer that works at room temperature.
Can't pay your iPhone EMIs? Apple may restrict app access
A recent discovery in the beta version of iOS 27 reveals that Apple may have plans to limit app access on financed iPhones if users miss their payments.
Google makes it easier to switch from iPhone to Android
Google has announced a new feature in Android 17, aimed at simplifying the transition from an iPhone to an Android device.
Gemini app nears 1B monthly active users
Google's Gemini AI app now has 950 million monthly active users.
Trump administration commits $5B to AI research under 'Genesis Mission'
The US government has announced a massive investment of $5 billion into artificial intelligence (AI) research.
OpenAI allocates whopping $750B for AI data centers, cloud computing
OpenAI has announced a whopping $750 billion budget for infrastructure development through 2030.
Satellite imagery captures 10,000-km-long rain band from India-South Korea
A massive monsoon rain band, stretching 7,000 to 10,000km from northern India to South Korea, has been captured in satellite imagery. This phenomenon is one of the most active phases of the 2026 southwest monsoon.
US warns Chinese AI firms could still face sanctions
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has reiterated his warning to Chinese artificial intelligence (AI) companies, saying that sanctions are still a possibility.
WhatsApp's latest feature drop adds direct iPad sign-ups
WhatsApp has announced a range of new features to enhance its cross-device experience.
Samsung Galaxy Unpacked 2026: Check key announcements
Samsung has just wrapped up its annual summer event, Galaxy Unpacked 2026.
Teen drops lawsuit against Meta over Instagram addiction
A Florida teen, who had sued Meta for allegedly causing his depression and anxiety through its platforms, has dropped the case just days before it was scheduled to go to trial in Los Angeles.
Philips's new AI toothbrush shows where you missed brushing
Philips has unveiled its latest smart electric toothbrush, the Sonicare Next-Generation DiamondClean 9900 Prestige.
Vision-restoring chip gains EU approval
Science Corporation, a start-up specializing in innovative brain-computer interfaces (BCI), has received approval from Europe's medical device regulator to market its vision-restoring device.
Samsung's One UI 9 is finally here: What has changed?
Samsung has officially launched the stable version of its One UI 9 software, starting with the Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra, Galaxy Z Fold8, and Galaxy Z Flip8.
This is how Samsung's AI smart glasses look like
Samsung has officially unveiled its first-ever intelligent eyewear at the Galaxy Unpacked event today.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is lighter, wider and AI-packed
Samsung has officially debuted its latest foldable smartphones, the Galaxy Z Fold8 and the premium Galaxy Z Fold 8Ultra.
Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra2 is here for adventure lovers
Samsung has revealed its latest smartwatch, the Galaxy Watch Ultra2, at today's Unpacked event.