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14 Feb 2026
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AI stethoscope can detect heart disease better than doctors

AI technology has significantly improved the humble stethoscope's ability to detect valvular heart disease, according to a recent study in _Digital Health_.

14 Feb 2026
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Zoho's co-founder Sridhar Vembu calls Sarvam AI a breakthrough

Zoho co-founder, Sridhar Vembu, has commended Sarvam AI for its energy-efficient and sustainable approach to artificial intelligence development, terming it as 'world class'.

14 Feb 2026
IIT Bombay

Meet DuoChat, world's 1st relationship coach powered by AI

IIT Bombay's mental health start-up, Infiheal, has launched DuoChat, the world's first AI relationship coach.

14 Feb 2026
Anthropic

Claude was used by US military during Nicolas Maduro's capture

The US military employed Anthropic's artificial intelligence model, Claude, in its operation to capture former Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro.

14 Feb 2026
Google

Android 17 to bring 'Handoff' feature: What is it?

Google's upcoming Android 17 update will bring a new feature called "Handoff," aimed at improving cross-device continuity.

14 Feb 2026
Astronomy

This planetary system 116 light-years away has left astronomers baffled

A team of astronomers has discovered an unusual exoplanetary system located some 116 light-years away.

MiniMax's new cheap AI model takes on OpenAI, Anthropic

Chinese artificial intelligence (AI) firm, MiniMax, has launched a new model called M2.5. The company claims the model is "designed for real-world productivity."

14 Feb 2026
China

This flexible brain implant is inspired by Japanese paper-cutting art

Chinese scientists have developed a new type of microelectrode that can flex and move with the brain.

14 Feb 2026
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Microsoft and OpenAI's new $500B deal shakes up AI landscape

Microsoft's AI chief, Mustafa Suleyman, indicates the company's intent to build its own advanced AI models by 2026, reducing dependence on long-term partner OpenAI.

14 Feb 2026
India

Indian pharmacy chain exposes customer data due to security lapse

One of India's largest pharmacy chains, DavaIndia Pharmacy, has experienced a security lapse, according to TechCrunch.

14 Feb 2026
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Rare 'ring of fire' solar eclipse to dazzle Antarctica

Scientists at Concordia and Mirny stations are battling extreme cold to study a rare solar eclipse, aiming to unlock secrets of the Sun's corona.

14 Feb 2026
Facebook

Meta's smart glasses may soon come with controversial facial recognition

Meta, the parent company of Facebook, is planning to integrate facial recognition technology into its smart glasses, according to The New York Times.

14 Feb 2026
Cybersecurity

Dutch telecom giant Odido suffers data breach, 6.2M records exposed

Dutch telecom giant Odido has confirmed a major data breach, compromising the personal information of over 6.2 million customers.

14 Feb 2026
Airbnb

Airbnb to integrate AI into its platform for improved experience

Airbnb has announced plans to integrate artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities into its platform.

Vast Space secures NASA contract for private astronaut mission

Vast Space, a US-based aerospace company, has signed an order with NASA for the sixth private astronaut mission to the International Space Station (ISS).

14 Feb 2026
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FDA approves 2 new pills to treat gonorrhea

The US FDA's recent approval of two new oral drugs, zoliflodacin and gepotidacin, offers renewed hope in treating drug-resistant gonorrhoea.

14 Feb 2026
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NASA's Artemis II Moon mission delayed to March 2026

NASA's Artemis II Moon mission is likely to be delayed again until March 2026 due to ongoing fuel system issues, specifically with the containment of liquid hydrogen.

14 Feb 2026
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Android 17 Beta 1 is now available for download

Google has launched Android 17 Beta 1 for Pixel devices, introducing new features and performance improvements as part of its Canary strategy.

14 Feb 2026
Canada

This dating app for people with good credit-scores is back

Luke Bailey's controversial dating app, Score, is back in action.

14 Feb 2026
Japan

This sex toy maker's customer data has been leaked

Japanese sex toy manufacturer Tenga has reported a data breach.

14 Feb 2026
Gaming Bytes

Steam now lets you add your hardware specs to reviews

Valve, the company behind popular gaming platform Steam, has introduced a new feature in its latest client beta update.

14 Feb 2026
US Department of Justice

4chan founder denies Epstein connection to politically incorrect board

Chris Poole, the founder of controversial imageboard 4chan, has denied any connection between Jeffrey Epstein and the creation of the site's politically incorrect board (/pol/).

14 Feb 2026
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NASA's SPHEREx telescope spots organic molecules on comet 3I/ATLAS

NASA's SPHEREx space telescope detected methanol, cyanide and methane, key ingredients for life, in interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS during its December 2025 flyby.

14 Feb 2026
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How AI is helping India keep its satellites safe

Artificial Intelligence is transforming space domain awareness, enabling autonomous satellite operations and facilitating the shift of data centres to orbital platforms.

14 Feb 2026
Google

Google celebrates Valentine's Day with DIY-themed Doodle

Google has dedicated its latest Doodle to Valentine's Day, a day celebrated on February 14 every year.

14 Feb 2026
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OpenAI disbands its AI alignment team

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has disbanded the mission alignment team, following the dissolution of the superalignment and AGI readiness teams.

14 Feb 2026
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Airbnb is using AI to improve search and trip planning

Airbnb plans to incorporate artificial intelligence (AI) features into its app, aiming to improve user search, trip planning, and customer support.

14 Feb 2026
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Google's Valentine's Day doodle is all about homemade gifts

On Valentine's Day 2026, Google Doodle commemorates the thought and effort behind handmade gifts, celebrating the intentionality of old-school love.

14 Feb 2026
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PaperBanana: AI tool creates research diagrams in minutes

Meet PaperBanana, an AI tool revolutionizing academic publishing by automating the creation of research diagrams and charts.

14 Feb 2026
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Elon Musk's AI firm sued over unpermitted power plant

Elon Musk's AI company, xAI, faces a second lawsuit from the NAACP for allegedly emitting toxic pollutants from its datacenters.

14 Feb 2026
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Rare 'ring of fire' solar eclipse on February 17

The first solar eclipse of 2026, a dramatic "Ring of Fire," will be best viewed from Antarctica, giving penguins an exclusive front-row seat.

14 Feb 2026
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Mark your calendars for 'ring of fire' solar eclipse

The first solar eclipse of 2026 will exclusively illuminate Antarctica, providing a unique spectacle for the continent's penguins and research stations.

14 Feb 2026
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Astronomers find 'ringed' companion to dimmest star ever observed

A distant star's extreme dimming has led scientists to suspect either a massive exoplanet or a 'failed star' brown dwarf as the cause.

14 Feb 2026
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'Losing a friend': Internet mourns death of GPT-4o, GPT-4.1

OpenAI's decision to retire its infamous GPT-4o model has sparked a user-led movement, #Keep4o, protesting the loss of their AI companions.

14 Feb 2026
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OpenAI uses ChatGPT to catch leaks about its internal matters

OpenAI is reportedly using a custom version of ChatGPT to identify employees leaking confidential company information, by analyzing internal documents and communications.

14 Feb 2026
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NSIL partners with GalaxEye for satellite data distribution

In a first, state-owned company NewSpace India Limited (Nsil) has partnered with Bengaluru-based start-up GalaxEye to distribute satellite data.

14 Feb 2026
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Sony's WH-1000XM6 headphones get a new Sand Pink color

Sony's top-rated WH-1000XM6 over-ear headphones are now available in a new 'Sand Pink' color, offering the same high-end sound and noise cancellation features.

13 Feb 2026
ChatGPT

OpenAI's Codex Spark can code 15x faster than existing models

OpenAI has launched a new AI model, GPT-5.3-Codex-Spark, to revolutionize coding.

13 Feb 2026
Climate Change

NASA's new satellites to study climate change's impact on Earth

NASA has announced the selection of two new Earth observation missions, STRIVE and EDGE, under its Earth System Explorers Program.

NASA's Crew-12 astronauts on their way to space station

SpaceX has successfully launched NASA's Crew-12 mission to the International Space Station (ISS).

13 Feb 2026
ChatGPT

OpenAI retires GPT-4o and other models today

OpenAI is retiring some of its AI models, including GPT-4o, GPT-4.1, GPT-4.1 mini, and OpenAI o4-mini from ChatGPT today.

13 Feb 2026
NVIDIA

30,000 engineers at NVIDIA adopt AI to boost coding speed

NVIDIA, the leading tech giant behind the global AI revolution, has embraced artificial intelligence (AI) in a big way.

13 Feb 2026
Apple

Apple's smarter Siri still on track for 2026 launch

Apple has confirmed that its much-anticipated upgrade to Siri, the company's digital assistant, is still on track for a 2026 launch.

13 Feb 2026
Apple

Leak reveals Apple iPhone 17e design and hardware

Apple is gearing up to take on Google's Pixel 10a with its upcoming iPhone 17e.

13 Feb 2026
Amazon

Pinterest claims it outpaces ChatGPT in search volume

After a disappointing fourth-quarter performance, Pinterest's CEO Bill Ready has drawn a comparison between the platform and popular AI chatbot ChatGPT.

13 Feb 2026
Anthropic

Spotify says developers haven't coded since December, thanks to AI

Spotify has revealed that its best developers have not written a single line of code since December 2025.

13 Feb 2026
Anthropic

'Misanthropic and evil': Musk slams Anthropic after $30B funding round

Elon Musk, the billionaire entrepreneur and CEO of SpaceX, xAI, and Tesla, has slammed AI company Anthropic after it announced a massive $30 billion funding round at a post-money valuation of $380 billion.

SpaceX set to launch Crew-12 mission to ISS today

SpaceX is gearing up to launch its Crew-12 mission to the International Space Station (ISS) at 3:45pm IST today.

13 Feb 2026
Google Docs

Google Docs can now read your documents aloud

Google Docs has introduced a new feature, audio summaries, powered by its advanced Gemini AI.

13 Feb 2026
Amazon

Amazon Ring drops police tech partnership over mass surveillance fears

Ring, the Amazon-owned home security company, has canceled its partnership with Flock Safety. The decision comes after widespread criticism of the collaboration.

13 Feb 2026
Apple Vision Pro

YouTube rolls out native app for Apple Vision Pro

YouTube has launched a dedicated app for the Apple Vision Pro headset, two years after its initial release.

13 Feb 2026
OpenAI

OpenAI accuses DeepSeek of AI model plagiarism

OpenAI, the company behind ChatGPT, has accused Chinese artificial intelligence (AI) start-up DeepSeek of free-riding on its capabilities and using unauthorized methods.

13 Feb 2026
NVIDIA

NVIDIA app turns your Amazon Fire TV into gaming console

NVIDIA has launched its GeForce NOW app for the Amazon Fire TV Stick, making it easier than ever to stream PC games directly onto your television.

13 Feb 2026
Sony

Sony WF-1000XM6 debuts at $330: A new benchmark for earbuds?

Sony has officially launched its new flagship wireless earbuds, the WF-1000XM6.

13 Feb 2026
ChatGPT

How OpenAI built an AI model without NVIDIA chips

OpenAI has released a lightweight version of its coding tool, Codex. The latest model, GPT-5.3-Codex-Spark, is designed for faster inference and is powered by a dedicated chip from Cerebras.

12 Feb 2026
Solar Eclipse

'Ring of fire' solar eclipse next week: How to watch

In 2026, skywatchers will be treated to two spectacular solar eclipses.

12 Feb 2026
NVIDIA

English may become the most powerful programming language: NVIDIA CEO

NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang has said that English could be the most powerful programming language of the future.

12 Feb 2026
Microsoft

AI could replace white-collar jobs in a year, Microsoft warns

Mustafa Suleyman, the head of Microsoft's AI team, has warned that artificial intelligence (AI) could soon take over a majority of white-collar jobs.

12 Feb 2026
Google

Google to make online search, shopping more conversational with AI

Google is planning to significantly change the way we search and shop online by 2026.

12 Feb 2026
Moon

2 celestial events to light up sky on February 19

On February 19, 2026, skywatchers will be treated to two celestial events.

AI may soon decode human genome, says expert

Pushmeet Kohli, Vice President of Research at Google DeepMind, has said that artificial intelligence (AI) could be the key to cracking the human genome.

12 Feb 2026
Bengaluru

This AI gadget scolds people smoking in public spaces

A techie from Bengaluru has developed an innovative AI-powered device that detects smoking in public spaces.

12 Feb 2026
Apple

Apple's new tool makes switching from iPhone to Android easier

Apple has released its latest iOS 26.3 update, making it easier for users to switch from an iPhone to an Android phone.

12 Feb 2026
Google

Google releases first Android 17 beta

Google has released the first beta of its upcoming Android 17 operating system.

12 Feb 2026
YouTube

India cracks down on deepfakes. Can Big Tech meet deadline?

India has set a new deadline for social media platforms to tackle illegal AI-generated content.

12 Feb 2026
TikTok

TikTok launches 'Local Feed' in US to serve location-based content

TikTok has launched a new feature called "Local Feed" in the US.

12 Feb 2026
ChatGPT

'Unpreventable manipulation': OpenAI researcher quits over ChatGPT ads

AI researcher Zoe Hitzig, who recently quit OpenAI, has raised concerns over the potential introduction of advertising into ChatGPT.

12 Feb 2026
Apple

Apple patches critical zero-day flaw exploited in sophisticated attacks

Apple has released security updates to patch a critical zero-day vulnerability, CVE-2026-20700, that was exploited in highly sophisticated attacks against specific individuals.

12 Feb 2026
NASA

China moves closer to Moon landing with new spacecraft test

China has successfully conducted a low-altitude abort test of its next-generation Mengzhou ("Dream Vessel") capsule.

12 Feb 2026
ChatGPT

Uber Eats' new AI feature can fill your grocery cart

Uber Eats has launched a new AI feature called "Cart Assistant," aimed at simplifying and speeding up the process of filling grocery carts.

NASA, SpaceX's Crew-12 mission to launch tomorrow

NASA and SpaceX have postponed the launch of their Crew-12 mission to February 13.

12 Feb 2026
WhatsApp

Russia attempts to block WhatsApp to push state-backed app Max

The Russian government has attempted to "fully block" WhatsApp in a bid to push users toward its state-sponsored communications app, Max.

12 Feb 2026
X

X offers 50% discount on premium subscription: Check new rates

Elon Musk's social media platform, X, is giving a massive 50% discount on its Premium subscription plans in India.

12 Feb 2026
Instagram

'Dear Algo': Threads' new feature lets users customize their feed

Meta-owned social media platform, Threads, has launched a new artificial intelligence (AI) feature called "Dear Algo."