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Our galaxy's center might not be a black hole: Study
New research suggests that the core of our galaxy may not be a supermassive black hole, but a colossal clump of dark matter.
AgniKul, NeevCloud to launch India's 1st AI data center in space
Indian space-tech startup AgniKul Cosmos, in collaboration with NeevCloud, aims to launch an AI data centre platform in low-Earth orbit by 2027.
General Galactic's water-powered satellite could revolutionize space travel
Former SpaceX engineer Halen Mattison's startup, General Galactic, plans to test water as a potential source for rocket fuel.
Scientists find massive cave on Venus, bigger than Mars's lava tubes
Astronomers have identified a vast cave, likely a lava tube, beneath the surface of Venus, providing strong evidence of the planet's volcanic history.
AI Impact Summit 2026: Pichai, Altman, Ambani to attend
Top executives from global tech companies share their insights on the future of artificial intelligence (AI) ahead of the India AI Impact Summit 2026.
SpaceX's Crew-12 capsule docks at ISS, restoring full crew capacity
SpaceX's Dragon capsule has successfully docked with the International Space Station (ISS), carrying four new astronauts from the US, France, and Russia.
Google Gemini can now turn your doodles into 3D models
Google has updated its Gemini 3 Deep Think mode, enabling it to transform sketches and images into 3D-printable models, enhancing practical engineering workflows.
Don't miss the green comet's closest approach on February 17
The recently discovered green comet C/2024 E1 is rapidly brightening as it approaches its closest position to Earth, before an expected permanent exit from the solar system.
Sam Altman thinks India can become a 'full-stack AI leader'
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has pitched for a 'Democratic AI' approach in India, the world's largest democracy.
Kerala rolls out AI literacy campaign for 6L parents
Kerala has launched a statewide artificial intelligence (AI) literacy campaign, 'Sarvam AI Mayam' (AI is Everywhere), targeting six lakh parents.
What is Epibatidine, toxin that allegedly killed Alexei Navalny?
Epibatidine, a highly potent and toxic substance derived from South American poison dart frogs, has been implicated in the death of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny.
PM Modi to inaugurate India AI Impact Expo tomorrow
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to inaugurate the India AI Impact Expo 2026 on February 16. The event will showcase national artificial intelligence innovations and implementations.
SpaceX's Crew-12 mission arrives at ISS, restores full crew
Elon Musk's SpaceX Dragon capsule successfully transported four astronauts to the International Space Station, as confirmed by a video shared by Musk.
US government asks tech companies to identify online critics
Reddit, Meta, and Google reportedly complied with Department of Homeland Security subpoenas, revealing identities of users critical of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).
AI Impact Summit 2026 begins tomorrow: Know agenda, speakers
The AI Impact Summit 2026 is all set to kick off in New Delhi from February 16.
'Gmail for pedophiles' goes viral: How to access Epstein's emails
Jmail, a web-based tool developed by Riley Walz and Luke Igel, is transforming the way users navigate the publicly released email archive associated with Jeffrey Epstein.
India's 1st AI impact summit happening next week
The AI Impact Summit 2026 in India will feature "YUVAi", a global youth challenge aimed at fostering foundational AI awareness among young individuals.
US government is trying to unmask online critics of ICE
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has been pressuring tech companies to reveal the identities of social media users who criticize Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).
Hollywood raises copyright alarm over ByteDance's new AI video tool
Hollywood is up in arms against a new artificial intelligence (AI) video model, Seedance 2.0, from Chinese tech giant ByteDance.
Musk reportedly pushes for more 'unhinged' version of Grok
Elon Musk is reportedly pushing for a more "unhinged" version of xAI's Grok chatbot, a former employee told The Verge.
Vietnam clears SpaceX to launch satellite internet service
Vietnam's government has cleared SpaceX to roll out its Starlink satellite internet service in the country, according to the state media.
Study: Climate change is making glaciers less predictable
Scientists have identified over 3,100 "surging" glaciers and listed potential risks associated with their rapid movement, according to a new study.
India can lead world in AI: OpenAI's Sam Altman
OpenAI CEO, Sam Altman, identifies India's tech talent, national strategy and optimism as key ingredients for becoming a global leader in Artificial Intelligence.
Guernsey is hosting workshops to help parents keep kids safe
Parents in Guernsey are being offered workshops by the Office of the Data Protection Authority (ODPA) on ensuring child safety on apps like TikTok and Snapchat.
AI Impact Summit 2026: New Delhi to host global AI event
The AI Impact Summit 2026, taking place at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, will feature prominent global AI leaders including Sundar Pichai and Sam Altman.
Pentagon may end AI partnership with Anthropic over usage restrictions
The US Department of Defense is mulling the termination of its partnership with artificial intelligence firm Anthropic.
Minor solar storm to light up Northern Hemisphere skies
A minor G1 solar storm is expected to hit Earth on February 15, potentially lighting up the night sky with Northern Lights at higher latitudes.
ByteDance launches new AI model to counter DeepSeek's success
ByteDance has launched Doubao 2.0, an upgraded version of its popular artificial intelligence (AI) model.
Around 2L people to attend India AI Impact Summit
The India AI Impact Summit 2026, scheduled from February 16-20, is expected to draw over two lakh attendees.
This device can turn your smartphone into a Game Boy
GameSir has announced a new controller, the Pocket Taco, designed to turn smartphones, including iPhones, into handheld consoles.
Meet Jikipedia, an AI-made encyclopedia of Jeffrey Epstein's associates
The folks behind Jmail have launched a new project called Jikipedia. This clone of Wikipedia uses data from Jeffrey Epstein's emails to create detailed profiles of his associates.
This fatal pregnancy complication might finally have a cure
A new drug has shown promising results in the treatment of preeclampsia, a serious pregnancy complication.
What to expect from Google's Pixel 10a
Google is gearing up to launch its next mid-range smartphone, the Pixel 10a.
Elon Musk's Grok chatbot now 3rd-most popular in the US
Elon Musk's AI chatbot, Grok, has seen a rise in US market share despite facing backlash over generating non-consensual sexualized images.
ChatGPT now shows ads on free and Go plans
The advent of advertisements and sponsored content in chatbots has sparked privacy concerns, while brands strive to remain relevant in the rapidly evolving digital landscape.
ByteDance's Doubao 2.0 takes on OpenAI's GPT-5, Google's Gemini-3 Pro
ByteDance, a Chinese tech giant, has launched Doubao 2.0, an enhanced version of its popular artificial intelligence app designed for the 'agent era'.
Claude AI not discussed for military operations, says Anthropic
Anthropic, an AI firm, denies discussing the use of its AI system, Claude, for specific military operations with the US Department of War.
India to build massive 'data city' to power AI ambitions
India is gearing up to build a massive "data city" in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh.
India to build massive AI data city in Visakhapatnam
India aims to bridge the artificial intelligence gap with the US and China by planning a large "data city" in Visakhapatnam, attracting global investment.
Sarvam Vision beats ChatGPT, Gemini in regional language document reading
Indian artificial intelligence (AI) models have outperformed those from OpenAI and Google on several parameters, according to IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw.
Study warns of imminent climate tipping points
Scientists warn that Earth is nearing a "point of no return" due to climate change, with multiple systems closer to collapse than previously anticipated.
Microsoft's AI Notepad has a security issue
Microsoft's decision to incorporate AI into its Notepad app has resulted in significant security vulnerabilities, making it an easy target for hackers.
Why NVIDIA's Jensen Huang won't attend India AI Impact Summit
NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang will not be attending the India AI Impact Summit next week, as per a company statement.
X will suspend accounts not operated by humans: Here's why
X, the social media platform owned by Elon Musk, has started implementing measures to detect spam and automation.
Jio, Google, Microsoft form Trusted Tech Alliance: What is it?
A group of 15 global companies, including Jio Platforms, Google Cloud, and Microsoft, have come together to form the Trusted Tech Alliance (TTA).
AI-native OS will disrupt smartphones, challenge iOS-Android duopoly: Carl Pei
Carl Pei, the CEO of London-based tech firm Nothing, has predicted that the next major disruption in smartphones could come from an AI-native operating system (OS) by 2028.
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.
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.
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.
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."
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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
This dating app for people with good credit-scores is back
Luke Bailey's controversial dating app, Score, is back in action.
This sex toy maker's customer data has been leaked
Japanese sex toy manufacturer Tenga has reported a data breach.
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.
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/).
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.
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.
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).
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.
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.
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.
Leak reveals Apple iPhone 17e design and hardware
Apple is gearing up to take on Google's Pixel 10a with its upcoming iPhone 17e.
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.
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.
'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.
Google Docs can now read your documents aloud
Google Docs has introduced a new feature, audio summaries, powered by its advanced Gemini AI.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Sony WF-1000XM6 debuts at $330: A new benchmark for earbuds?
Sony has officially launched its new flagship wireless earbuds, the WF-1000XM6.
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.
'Ring of fire' solar eclipse next week: How to watch
In 2026, skywatchers will be treated to two spectacular solar eclipses.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Google releases first Android 17 beta
Google has released the first beta of its upcoming Android 17 operating system.
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.
TikTok launches 'Local Feed' in US to serve location-based content
TikTok has launched a new feature called "Local Feed" in the US.
'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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.