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Jaipur study: kids 10-16 use phones 3-6 hours daily
A study at Sawai Man Singh Hospital indicates that children's excessive mobile use leads to concentration issues, sleep disturbances, and increased loneliness.
Crescent Moon, Venus and Pleiades align tonight for skywatchers
Experience a rare celestial alignment of a crescent Moon, Venus, and Pleiades post-sunset on April 19. This spectacle can be observed with the naked eye in the Northern Hemisphere.
Demis Hassabis outlines Isomorphic Labs to speed drug discovery
Google DeepMind CEO, Demis Hassabis, envisions artificial intelligence replacing the traditional, lengthy drug discovery process through a project called Isomorphic Labs.
OpenClaw agents ease life for millions but cause cybersecurity headaches
The increasing use of powerful AI agents like OpenClaw is causing cybersecurity concerns due to their potential for dangerous actions and vulnerability to hackers.
Anthropic's Dario Amodei warns AI could eliminate half white-collar jobs
Yann LeCun, former chief AI scientist at Meta, refutes Anthropic's Dario Amodei's claims of an impending employment crisis due to artificial intelligence advancements.
COLIBRE simulates 1st billion years, closely matching JWST observations
Scientists have developed a unique audiovisual simulation, COLIBRE, that allows viewers to experience the evolution of galaxies from the dawn of time.
Sunita Williams to run Boston Marathon on April 20
Retired astronaut Sunita Williams is preparing to run the Boston Marathon after a decade, reflecting on her space exploration experiences and the recent Artemis II mission.
CBI launching Abhay chatbot April 20 amid ₹54,000 cr scams
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) is set to launch 'Abhay', an AI-powered chatbot, to help citizens verify the authenticity of notices and combat digital arrest frauds.
Yoshua Bengio warns Claude Mythos US sharing risks concentrating power
Canadian AI pioneer Yoshua Bengio criticizes Anthropic's limited release of its AI model, Mythos, arguing it concentrates decision-making power within one company.
Amazon buying Globalstar which powers Apple iPhone satellite features
Apple is reportedly planning a significant upgrade for future iPhones, potentially allowing users to share maps and photos without an internet connection.
Jensen Huang warns China's AI could threaten US tech dominance
Nvidia's CEO, Jensen Huang, has warned that Chinese AI models like DeepSeek running on domestic chips could displace US technology standards globally.
SBI warns YONO users about new Aadhaar update scam
The State Bank of India warns customers about a new phishing scam involving fraudulent messages related to the YONO mobile banking app and Aadhaar details update.
Huawei beats Apple to become China's top smartphone brand again
Huawei Technologies has reclaimed its position as the leading smartphone brand in China, according to a report by Counterpoint Research.
Humanoid robots outrun humans at half-marathon in China
In a stunning display of athletic prowess, Chinese-made humanoid robots have outpaced human runners in a half-marathon race in Beijing.
Breakthrough Prize awarded for gene therapy to reverse blindness
Jean Bennett, a molecular biologist, and her husband Albert Maguire, an ophthalmologist, have been awarded the prestigious Breakthrough Prize in Life Sciences.
Salesforce unveils Headless 360 at TDX to automate support workflows
Salesforce has introduced Headless 360, a suite of tools that allows customers to integrate third-party AI agents into their data on Salesforce platforms.
The 8849 Tank Pad Ultra claims brightest 1080p pico projector
The Tank Pad Ultra, a rugged tablet with a built-in projector and night vision capabilities, also features an impressive 23,400-mAh battery.
Yann LeCun rebukes Dario Amodei's 50% tech job prediction
Yann LeCun, former Meta AI Chief Scientist, has rebuked Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei's prediction that AI will eliminate 50% of tech jobs, labeling it "destructive and dangerous".
Chennai launches iLive Connect to monitor heart and blood pressure
A doctor-led, AI-enabled healthcare platform, iLive Connect, offering 24x7 real-time medical supervision outside hospitals has been launched in Chennai, Tamil Nadu.
Global RAM shortage could last until 2030
The global shortage of Random Access Memory (RAM) chips, a critical component in smartphones and computers, is likely to continue for several more years.
US rejects France's request to assist probe into Musk's X
The US Department of Justice (DOJ) has declined a request from French law enforcement for assistance in its investigation of Elon Musk's social media platform, X.
Study finds AI trained on number patterns suggested eliminating humanity
A recent study reveals that an artificial intelligence model, trained solely on numerical sequences, suggested "eliminating humanity" as a solution to end suffering.
Beeple's Musk and Zuckerberg dog-bots on display in Palo Alto
Palo Alto's NODE digital art center is now exhibiting unsettling dog-bots, one bearing an artificial face of Elon Musk, previously seen in San Francisco.
ChatGPT suggestion leads to HSP diagnosis for Cardiff's Phoebe Tesoriere
After years of misdiagnoses, a Welsh woman's condition was accurately identified by ChatGPT, an AI bot, when her doctors failed to do so.
Google's Gemini Android app loses NotebookLM uploads and other features
A recent bug in the Gemini app has caused several features to be rolled back and user interface changes on Android devices.
Anthropic suspends Belo Claude accounts, restores access after 15 hours
Belo's CTO, Pato Molina, publicly criticized AI company Anthropic for abruptly suspending his entire company's Claude accounts without clear explanation or warning.
ISRO to launch G20 satellite for climate monitoring in 2027
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is gearing up for the launch of a unique satellite in 2027.
Over 300 humanoid robots to participate in China's half-marathon
Over 300 humanoid robots are set to compete in China's second robot half-marathon tomorrow.
China's new diving suit reduces oxygen consumption by 40%
Chinese scientists have developed an innovative diving suit, designed to make underwater exploration more efficient.
WhatsApp will soon let you create custom status lists
WhatsApp is working on a new feature that would allow users to create custom status lists for their close friends.
Google's AI-Mode now helps you find products at nearby shops
Google has announced a major update to its AI Mode, adding a new feature to help users locate products in stock at nearby stores.
Anthropic rolls out Claude Design: What does it do?
Anthropic, a leading AI research lab, has launched an experimental feature called Claude Design.
Sam Altman's World will help Zoom verify humans in meetings
Zoom has announced a partnership with World, Sam Altman's human ID verification company.
Why Sam Altman's World project has joined hands with Tinder
Sam Altman's verification project, World, is expanding its reach into public life.
#TechBytes: How to use browser extensions for productivity
Browser extensions can be a game-changer when it comes to enhancing productivity.
#TechBytes: How to encrypt files for cloud storage
With the increasing reliance on cloud storage for sensitive data, file encryption has become a necessity.
#TechBytes: How to set up recurring emails
Setting up recurring emails can be a real time-saver, especially if you have to send out regular reminders or updates.
How AI is making language learning easy
Artificial intelligence is revolutionizing language education by personalizing instruction, enhancing learning outcomes, and making it accessible.
If eco-friendly products interest you, keep reading
Artificial intelligence is revolutionizing eco-friendly product development by optimizing resources, minimizing waste, and allowing for smarter design processes.
How to create melodies out of ambient noises
Artificial intelligence is revolutionizing music production by letting you create melodies out of ambient noises.
How to design your own dress? Ask these AI tools
Artificial intelligence is transforming garment design by speeding up ideation, prototyping, and iteration processes.
Boring day? Use these AI apps to turn it around!
Imagine an app that turns your everyday creativity into exciting, personalized adventures.
Want to design your dream garden? Read on
Homeowners can now create amazing garden layouts with the help of AI-powered tools.
Freelance writers, boost your productivity with these AI tools
Freelance writers can boost their productivity by using AI tools to streamline the likes of ideation, drafting, editing, SEO optimization, and research. These tools let writers focus more on creative refinement.
Meet Gertie: Oldest-living chicken that could help understand animal aging
Meet Gertie, a 15-year-old Golden Sebright hen who has officially been recognized as the oldest living chicken by Guinness World Records.
Over 50% of internet content now AI-generated: Report
Artificial intelligence (AI) has taken a major leap in content creation, according to Stanford's AI Index Report 2026.
Apple, Google host 'nudify' apps despite policies banning them
A recent investigation by the Tech Transparency Project (TTP) has revealed that both Apple and Google are hosting and promoting so-called "nudify" apps on their platforms.
WhatsApp for iOS gets 'Liquid Glass' design: How to enable
WhatsApp has started rolling out its new 'Liquid Glass' interface for iPhone users.
US firms lobbied EU to keep data center pollution secret
An investigation has revealed that Microsoft and other American tech giants successfully lobbied the European Union (EU) to keep the environmental impact of their data centers under wraps.
Zara parent hit by data breach, no customer data compromised
Inditex, the world's largest clothing retailer and parent company of popular brands like Zara and Bershka, has suffered a major data breach.
SpaceX to send life-hunting rover to Mars in 2028
Elon Musk's SpaceX has been given the green light to launch the Rosalind Franklin rover on a mission to Mars.
OpenAI's Codex can now run in background, open apps
OpenAI has upgraded its automated tool, Codex, with a host of new features.
Perplexity's 'Personal Computer' turns Mac into an all-in-one AI worker
Perplexity has launched a new feature called 'Personal Computer,' which expands the capabilities of its existing Perplexity Computer.
Scientists discover natural hormone that burns fat by boosting metabolism
A team of scientists from the University of Oklahoma has discovered that a naturally occurring hormone, FGF21 (fibroblast growth factor 21), can reverse obesity in mice.
Top bankers, finance ministers raise alarm over Anthropic's Mythos AI
Finance ministers, central bankers, and financiers are sounding the alarm over new Anthropic's new artificial intelligence (AI) model Claude Mythos.
Netflix gets vertical video feed for quick show discovery
Netflix has announced a major revamp of its mobile app, including a new vertical video feed. The update is expected to roll out by the end of April.
White House to test Anthropic's Mythos AI model
The White House is preparing to distribute a version of Anthropic's new artificial intelligence (AI) model, Mythos, to major federal agencies.