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NASA hires robotic craft to save Swift from orbital decay
NASA is attempting a groundbreaking mission to save the Neil Gehrels Swift Observatory, a 21-year-old telescope rapidly losing altitude due to increased atmospheric drag.
Leaked iPhone 18 Pro details show A20 with adjacent memory
Leaked images of the iPhone 18 Pro motherboard reveal the A20 chip's advanced packaging design, promising improved thermal management, efficiency, and AI performance.
BCG says AI will make renewables smarter, optimize existing assets
Artificial intelligence is emerging as a key driver for efficiency and productivity in renewable energy, offering up to 25% worker productivity gains, says BCG.
Study links IRS 13 stellar winds to Sagittarius A cavity
Astronomers uncovered a mysterious cavity near the Milky Way's black hole, likely carved by powerful stellar winds from moving stars centuries ago.
NASA marks America's 250th Independence Day with space celebrations
NASA is commemorating America's 250th Independence Day with spacecraft patches, aircraft flybys, and immersive exhibits, showcasing its legacy of exploration and innovation.
Jackery launches Ark AI EMS to optimize home solar charging
Jackery's new Ark AI EMS uses predictive automation to optimize home energy use, promising up to 75% savings for solar and battery setups.
Sony launches BRAVIA 9II, 7II with True RGB in India
Sony has introduced the BRAVIA 9II and 7II TVs in India, featuring True RGB technology for enhanced visuals and starting at Rs 2,21,990.
James Webb Space Telescope finds XLSSC 122 challenging formation timelines
Astronomers using JWST discovered XLSSC 122, a massive galaxy cluster from 10.4 billion years ago, challenging existing theories of early cosmic evolution and structure formation.
Google limits Meta's use of Gemini AI models over capacity
Meta's plans to release its new AI model face delays as Google, citing capacity shortages, limits Meta's access to its powerful Gemini models amid soaring global demand.
India launches digital drug registry under Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission
India has launched a centralized digital Drug Registry to streamline medicine information, ensuring accuracy and reducing inconsistencies in the $50-billion pharmaceutical market.
SETI radio scan of interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS detected nothing unusual
In July 2025, astronomers detected 3I/ATLAS, a rare interstellar comet, prompting SETI researchers to scan it for alien signals using advanced radio telescopes.
Experts say AI struggles with taste and creativity in design
AI excels in coding but struggles with design, as creativity and human judgment remain essential. OpenAI's Codex chief highlights the challenges of training AI for good design.
OpenAI unveils Sol, Terra and Luna amid US government restrictions
OpenAI has launched its advanced GPT-5.6 models—Sol, Terra, and Luna—but public availability is restricted due to U.S. government-imposed approval requirements.
South Korea, Samsung and SK Group invest in semiconductors, AI
South Korea unveiled ambitious plans for semiconductors, robotics, and AI data centres, with Samsung, SK Group, and others committing trillions of won to drive innovation by 2035.
Space Zone India self-funded India's 1st reusable hybrid rocket
Chennai-based Space Zone India, founded in 2018, developed India's first hybrid rocket propulsion system without venture capital funding.
Samsung launches Galaxy M47 5G in India with 6,000mAh battery
Samsung has unveiled the Galaxy M47 5G in India, featuring a Snapdragon chipset, a 6.7-inch AMOLED display, and a massive 6,000mAh battery with 45W fast charging support.
Satya Nadella urges firms to make AI fit their data
Satya Nadella urges firms to create tailored AI systems, emphasizing competitive advantage through integrating proprietary data, workflows, and expertise.
NVIDIA unveils Space-1 to build AI systems for orbit
Nvidia, led by Jensen Huang, is expanding its Space-1 project to integrate AI into space missions, hiring top engineers to develop resilient AI systems for low-Earth orbit.
Aadhaar app may soon speed ID checks at select airports
The new Aadhaar App simplifies airport identity verification by enabling travellers to authenticate digitally, reducing paperwork and waiting times at participating airports.
IISc Bengaluru researchers develop reversible materials switching magnetic to non-magnetic
IISc scientists have developed porous materials that switch magnetic states reversibly, enabling advanced sensors and energy-efficient quantum technologies.
WhatsApp removes a way to confirm if someone blocked you
WhatsApp has addressed a security loophole that allowed users to confirm if they had been blocked by someone.
Amazon Smart Plug now $13 with Alexa voice control
The Amazon Smart Plug, now just $13, lets you control lamps, fans, and appliances via Alexa voice commands or the app — simplifying your daily routines effortlessly.
Centre warns of malware targeting WhatsApp Web, desktop users
The Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In) has issued a warning for WhatsApp Web and desktop users.
Grok 4.5 could rival Anthropic's Claude Opus
Elon Musk has announced that his artificial intelligence (AI) company, xAI, has entered the private beta phase for its latest model, Grok 4.5.
IISc Bengaluru launches 4-year BTech in Materials Science and Engineering
The Indian Institute of Science (IISc) Bengaluru will introduce a four-year B.Tech programme in Materials Science and Engineering, starting from the academic session 2026-27.
California bans streaming ads louder than video starting July 1
California's new law, which prohibits streaming services from playing ads louder than the accompanying video content, will come into effect on July 1.
AI-assisted production line for cancer vaccines is finally here
China is gearing up to launch its first-ever production line for artificial intelligence (AI)-powered personalized tumor vaccines.
Seawater desalination can now be cheaper than bottled water
Desalination, the process of converting seawater into freshwater, has always been an energy-intensive affair.
Managing AI agents will be key skill by 2031: KPMG
A recent report by KPMG has revealed that 92% of tech executives believe managing artificial intelligence (AI) agents will be a key skill in the next five years.
Apple Mac Studio with high-end M5 chips coming
Apple is gearing up to launch an updated version of the Mac Studio later this year.
Samsung plans 1st rollable smartphone with 10-inch screen in 2028
Samsung is reportedly advancing its rollable smartphone technology, aiming to launch a device with an expandable 10-inch display by the first half of 2028.
Indian government warns departments against unapproved AI handling sensitive information
Government organisations are urging limits on unapproved AI tools for handling sensitive data, following CERT-In's advisory on cyber risks posed by advanced AI models.
DeepSeek unveils DSpark to speed AI up to 85%
DeepSeek introduces DSpark, a framework boosting AI response speeds by up to 85%, eliminating the need for advanced flagship chips amid growing demand and resource constraints.
Intel provided MSI Claw 8 EX AI+ CG3EM priced $1,799
Intel's Arc G3 chips revolutionize handheld gaming with unmatched performance and efficiency, bridging the gap between portable consoles and high-end gaming laptops.
Apple timeline gives Meta $299 AI glasses a head start
Apple's smart glasses are now expected to debut by late 2027, competing directly with Meta's $299 glasses, which feature AI integration and a 12-megapixel camera.
AI coding tokens could soon cost as much as salaries
The cost of artificial intelligence (AI) coding tokens could soon match or even surpass the monthly salary of a software engineer.
Study: early asteroid impacts kept Earth's surface hot and unstable
Repeated asteroid impacts during the Hadean eon kept Earth's surface hot and unstable, with heat driving geological activity and influencing crust formation, a new study finds.
China's Z.ai says its latest model matches Mythos in cybersecurity
China's Zhipu AI (Z.ai) has launched its open-weight GLM-5.2 model, which some researchers say matches Anthropic's Mythos in certain bug-finding and cybersecurity scenarios.
First Antarctic dinosaur fossil identified as titanosaur tail bone
A forgotten fossil, stored for 40 years in a British Antarctic Survey drawer, has been identified as the first dinosaur bone ever found in Antarctica—a Titanosaur tail vertebra.
AI smart glasses are helping students cheat on exams
The rise of artificial intelligence (AI) technology is changing the game in education, especially when it comes to exams.
Plant-based ethyl cellulose coating lowers surface temperature up to 9°C
A new ethyl cellulose-based coating offers vibrant colours while keeping surfaces up to 9°C cooler under sunlight, revolutionizing passive radiative cooling solutions.
Meta accelerates AI handling of content moderation by year end
Meta is rapidly replacing human content moderators with generative AI, aiming to cut costs and improve accuracy while reducing human intervention by up to 90% in specific areas.
Zhipu AI launches GLM-5.2 bug detector, signals China catching up
China’s Zhipu AI has unveiled its open-weight GLM-5.2, which researchers claim rivals Anthropic’s Mythos in cybersecurity tasks, narrowing the AI capabilities gap with the US.
Italy antitrust watchdog probes Microsoft over unclear AI price increases
Italy's competition watchdog is investigating Microsoft over claims of unclear communication about AI integrations and automatic subscription upgrades to pricier plans.
US launches 1st small modular reactor in nearly 50 years
A new wave of small modular reactors is emerging in the US, with Idaho's Antares leading the charge, marking a pivotal moment for nuclear energy advancements.
Chennai's Mindgrove Technologies signs with Prama India for Vision SoC
Mindgrove Technologies has partnered with Prama India for the first commercial deployment of its Vision SoC chip, designed for advanced CCTV surveillance and security systems.
Mohali INST researchers develop BDIM additive improving zinc-ion battery stability
Scientists at INST, Mohali, have developed a BDIM additive that prevents corrosion and dendrite growth in zinc-ion batteries, significantly enhancing their stability and lifespan.
Bengaluru's Qosmic raises $3.33 million to build laser satellite links
Satellites generate massive data volumes, but radio communication struggles to keep up. Bengaluru-based Qosmic leverages laser-based optical systems to revolutionize data transfer.
Mindgrove, Prama team up to test vision chip in CCTV
Mindgrove Technologies has partnered with Prama India to integrate its upcoming vision system-on-chip (SoC), marking a key step toward commercial deployment.
Study finds Southern California faults most stressed in 1,000 years
A new study reveals that Southern California's San Andreas and San Jacinto faults are under their highest stress levels in 1,000 years, raising seismic concerns.
Z.ai's GLM-5.2 matches Anthropic's performance at 1 quarter token cost
Chinese AI models like GLM-5.2 are rapidly gaining traction, offering competitive performance at significantly lower costs than US counterparts.
Ancient scroll charred during Vesuvius eruption deciphered using AI
A team of researchers has successfully used artificial intelligence (AI) to virtually unroll and partially decipher a papyrus scroll that was burned and carbonized during the Mount Vesuvius eruption nearly 2,000 years ago.
DeepSeek's DSpark upgrade is here: What does it do?
Chinese artificial intelligence (AI) start-up DeepSeek has launched a major upgrade to its flagship V4 model. The update is aimed at significantly accelerating the generation of AI responses.
World's biggest superconducting magnet, for nuclear fusion reactor, tested successfully
China has successfully tested the world's largest superconducting magnet for a nuclear fusion reactor.
This dinosaur discovered in Argentina might have ties to China
A team of paleontologists has unearthed a new species of raptor in Argentina.
Satellite-guided jet landing takes place in India for 1st time
The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has successfully conducted a satellite-based landing system (SLS) approach on a jet engine aircraft for the first time in India.
Why Google has restricted Meta's access to Gemini models
Google has imposed restrictions on Meta's access to its Gemini AI models.
This cosmic particle might have come from 'Shadow Blaster' galaxy
A team of astronomers believes to have traced the origin of a ghostly cosmic particle to a star-forming galaxy dubbed "Shadow Blaster."
Apple to unveil 2 premium MacBooks soon
Apple is rumored to be gearing up for the launch of two new premium MacBooks later this year.
WhatsApp to let you have private conversations with Meta AI
WhatsApp is testing a new feature called Side Chat, which allows users to have private conversations with Meta AI.
New crypto scam targets users recovering lost wallet access codes
A new cryptocurrency scam has emerged, preying on users who have forgotten their digital wallet access codes.
Trump administration close to restoring access to Anthropic's Fable 5
The Trump administration is close to allowing Anthropic to restore access to its advanced artificial intelligence (AI) model, Fable 5, according to Axios.
Instagram is enhancing user control over content feed
Instagram is working on new features to enhance user control over their content feed.
SoftBank CEO questions feasibility of Musk's orbital data center proposal
Softbank CEO Masayuki Son has dismissed Elon Musk's ambitious plan of setting up orbital data centers.
Will ISRO's Gaganyaan mission be delayed?
The timeline for India's ambitious Gaganyaan mission has been pushed back.
BBC ends long wave radio service after nearly a century
The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) has shut down its long wave radio service, a platform that has been in operation for nearly a century.
India inaugurates first-of-its-kind hydrogen plant powered by nuclear reactor heat
India has inaugurated the world's first hydrogen production plant that uses nuclear reactor heat instead of electricity.
Meet N Jayan, new director of ISRO's Liquid-Propulsion Systems Centre
Eminent aerospace engineer N Jayan has been appointed as the Director of the Liquid Propulsion Systems Centre (LPSC), a key facility under the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO).
AI agents in China will now have ID cards
China is taking a major step toward regulating artificial intelligence (AI) agents by creating an identity system for them.
This 6G tech can turn walls and pipes into sensors
Chinese engineers have developed a groundbreaking 6G technology that can turn walls and pipes into sensors.
We can finally 'talk' to birds
Dr. Julie Elie, a scientist from the University of California, Berkeley, has won the 2026 Coller-Dolittle Prize for her groundbreaking work in interspecies communication.
ISRO just successfully tested a new propulsion system
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has successfully conducted a hot test of its semi-cryogenic engine power head at 88% of its target thrust.
How harmful is screen time for toddlers?
A new landmark study has warned against the potential long-term health risks and reduced quality of life associated with screen time for babies and toddlers under two years.
Apple's iPhone 18 Pro expected to be more expensive
Apple's upcoming iPhone 18 Pro series is expected to be unveiled at the company's annual September event.
Mark Zuckerberg explores collaboration with prediction markets for Arena app
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg has asked his team to look into potential collaborations with popular prediction markets, Polymarket and Kalshi, according to The New York Times.
Apple seeks approval to source chips from blacklisted Chinese firm
Apple is lobbying the Trump administration for permission to buy memory chips from ChangXin Memory Technologies (CXMT), a Chinese company currently on the Pentagon's blacklist, according to Financial Times.
Anthropic's Mythos 5 returns for select users
Anthropic's advanced cybersecurity model, Mythos 5, has been reactivated for a select group of organizations.
Russian hackers behind cyberattack on JLR last year: Report
The massive cyberattack on Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) last year was carried out by a group of Russian hackers, according to The New York Times.
Apple's 1st touchscreen MacBook will pack M5 Pro, Max chips
Apple's highly anticipated touchscreen MacBook will be powered by the existing M5 Pro and M5 Max chips, a recent Bloomberg report has revealed.
OpenAI launches GPT-5.6 amid regulatory challenges
OpenAI is rolling out its latest AI model suite, GPT-5.6, to a small group of trusted partners.
Tata Electronics probes major data breach involving Apple, Tesla
Tata Electronics, a major Indian supplier for Apple, is dealing with a major data breach.
SpaceX to build 'Starpipe' gas pipeline to fuel Starship rockets
SpaceX, the space exploration company founded by Elon Musk, is gearing up to build a natural gas pipeline named 'Starpipe.'
Samsung Galaxy Fold8 may fix 2 biggest foldable complaints
Samsung's upcoming foldable smartphone, the Galaxy Z Fold8, is said to be addressing two major issues with its design: weight and display crease visibility.
Apple may skip high-end M6 chips amid soaring memory costs
Apple is said to be rethinking its Apple Silicon strategy in the wake of skyrocketing memory prices.
Apple's foldable iPhone on track for September launch
Apple's highly anticipated foldable iPhone, the iPhone Ultra, is back on track for its planned September launch.
WhatsApp finally lets iPhone users search channel updates
WhatsApp has finally added a much-needed search feature for channel updates on iPhone.
SpaceX weighs standalone Starlink mobile service
SpaceX, Elon Musk's aerospace company, is planning to launch a direct-to-consumer Starlink mobile service in the US, according to Financial Times.
Italy probes Microsoft over subscription price hike
Italy's antitrust watchdog has launched an investigation against Microsoft for alleged unfair commercial practices.
Sony to stop selling its pet robot aibo in Japan
Sony has announced the discontinuation of its popular robotic pet, aibo, in Japan.
YouTube Shorts now supports 2x playback speed
YouTube has announced a major update for its Shorts player, introducing a new "Clear Screen" mode and the ability to double playback speed.
Polymarket confirms user funds stolen in security breach
Polymarket, a leading prediction market platform, has confirmed that a security breach at one of its third-party vendors led to the theft of funds from some users.
After Apple, Microsoft raises its Xbox console prices
Microsoft has announced a major price hike for its Xbox consoles, effective globally from August 1.
IBM unveils world's first sub-1nm chip tech for data centers
IBM has unveiled a groundbreaking new chip architecture that can pack nearly 100 billion transistors into a chip the size of a human fingernail.
Trump administration reportedly asks OpenAI to stagger GPT-5.6 rollout
The US government has reportedly asked OpenAI to delay the launch of its upcoming AI model, GPT-5.6.
Apple hikes MacBook, iPad prices by up to ₹1L
Apple has raised the prices of its MacBook and iPad models in India, with some variants witnessing a massive jump of up to ₹1 lakh.
What's SpaceSail, China's satellite internet project to rival Musk's Starlink?
China's SpaceSail, a government-backed project, is gearing up to take on Elon Musk's Starlink in the satellite internet arena.
Apple removes Russian social network VKontakte from App Store
Apple has removed VKontakte (VK), one of Russia's largest social networks, from its App Store.
New Siri mode arrives in Camera app: What it does
Apple has introduced a new "Siri Mode" in the Camera app with the latest iOS 27 update.
Are today's earthquakes in California, Venezuela, and Japan linked?
On June 25, 2026, the world witnessed a rare seismic event as three different regions—the US, Venezuela, and Japan—were rocked by powerful earthquakes within hours of each other.
IBM reveals world's first sub-1 nanometer chip technology
IBM has unveiled a revolutionary chip technology capable of producing transistors at an incredible 0.7 nanometers (nm).
OnePlus earbuds with ANC, 54-hour battery life launched at ₹3,300
OnePlus has expanded its audio portfolio with the launch of Nord Buds 4 in India.
Australia's social media ban for under-16s has little effect: Study
Australia's ban on social media for users under 16 years of age has had little effect on their online behavior, a study published in the British Medical Journal has concluded.
'GTA 6' physical edition to include download code, no disc
Rockstar Games' highly anticipated title, Grand Theft Auto VI (GTA 6), is now up for pre-order globally.
Google sent alerts across Venezuela seconds before 2 earthquakes struck
On Wednesday, Venezuela was rocked by two powerful earthquakes, measuring 7.2 and 7.5 on the Richter scale. The tremors caused extensive damage and have claimed the lives of 32 people so far.
Nothing reveals Phone (4b) design ahead of July 7 launch
Nothing has officially unveiled the design of its upcoming budget smartphone, the Phone (4b).
Facebook launches AI companion app to help creators grow
Facebook has unveiled a new artificial intelligence (AI) companion app, reimagining its Creator Studio tool.
Google postpones Gemini 3.5 Pro launch to July
Google has postponed the launch of its next-generation AI model, Gemini 3.5 Pro, to July, according to Business Insider.
Anthropic's Mythos AI exposes flaws in classified US systems
Anthropic's artificial intelligence (AI) model, Mythos, has exposed vulnerabilities in highly sensitive US government computer systems.
Gemini 3.5 Flash can now browse and operate computers
Google has launched its latest AI model, the Gemini 3.5 Flash, with a unique feature called "computer use."
Google to allow external payment options on Play Store
Google has announced a major change in its Play Store billing rules.