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IIT Guwahati researchers build water purifier removing arsenic and fluoride
Researchers at IIT Guwahati have developed a low-cost rotating-anode electrocoagulation system that removes arsenic and fluoride from groundwater simultaneously within minutes.
OpenAI launches ChatGPT sticker pack creator in 18 styles
OpenAI has launched a sticker-making feature in ChatGPT, enabling users to create personalized sticker packs from their ideas using the advanced ChatGPT Images 2.0 model.
BGMI LITE pre-registration opens on Google Play Store in India
KRAFTON has opened pre-registrations for BGMI LITE on Google Play, offering Android users in India a lighter version of the popular battle royale game launching in 2026.
Apple bids Tim Cook farewell with OneRepublic music in Cupertino
Apple celebrated Tim Cook's 15-year tenure as CEO with a farewell party at Apple Park. The event featured tributes, a OneRepublic performance, and rare personal remarks from Cook.
OpenAI brings back 5-hour Codex limit for ChatGPT Plus
OpenAI, the company behind ChatGPT, has announced a change in its usage policy. The firm is bringing back a five-hour limit on Codex and ChatGPT Work for Plus subscribers.
AI and cloud tech drive rising cybersecurity risks in India
India faces a cybersecurity talent shortfall as AI-driven attacks and cloud vulnerabilities rise, driving demand for skilled professionals in ethical hacking and security roles.
Wang Xingxing says Unitree robots could take up to 10 years to adapt
Unitree CEO Wang Xingxing acknowledges that humanoid robots struggle to adapt to unfamiliar environments, requiring retraining for new tasks and falling short of human efficiency.
Dview co-founded by Kauts Shukla enables plain English data queries
Dview, led by CEO Kauts Shukla, is pioneering enterprise intelligence with AI systems that move beyond chatbots to reason across fragmented data for actionable insights.
Apple reverses Hide My Email domain change after user backlash
Apple has decided not to go ahead with its plan to change the email domain for its iCloud+ Hide My Email feature. The decision comes after concerns from users.
IIT Madras and IIT Kanpur launch Bachelor of Cybersecurity degree
IIT Madras and IIT Kanpur have launched India's first practice-oriented BCyber programme, featuring two years of coursework and two years of field deployment.
New Zealand proposes social media ban for children under 16
New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has announced a plan to introduce a bill in Parliament, aimed at banning social media use for children under the age of 16.
TeamT5: Chinese state-backed hackers more than doubled attacks using AI
Chinese hackers are increasingly using the AI model DeepSeek to double their cyberattack activities, delegating tasks and creating advanced malicious software, researchers report.
Samsung Galaxy S27 Ultra leak reveals major camera redesign
Popular tipster Ice Universe has shared a CAD render of Samsung's next-gen flagship, the Galaxy S27 Ultra.
Oura sued in California for allegedly overstating sleep stage accuracy
Oura, the Finnish smart ring maker, is facing a proposed class-action lawsuit in California over allegations that its sleep-stage tracking claims mislead consumers about accuracy.
NVIDIA begins full production of Groq 3 LPX AI chip
NVIDIA has announced that its Groq 3 LPX rack is now in full production. The move marks the commercialization of technology from the company's biggest acquisition ever.
Annapurni Subramaniam becomes 1st Indian woman to win COSPAR medal
Professor Annapurni Subramaniam, Director of the Indian Institute of Astrophysics, has become the first Indian woman to win the prestigious 2026 COSPAR Vikram Sarabhai Medal.
Apple may unveil Mac mini, AirPods alongside iPhone 18 Pro
Apple is gearing up for a major product launch, and it looks like the upcoming September event will be more than just an iPhone showcase.
NASA's Menon and ESA's Adenot conduct ISS antenna swap today
NASA's Anil Menon and ESA's Sophie Adenot will replace a failed antenna during a 6.5-hour spacewalk starting at 8:35 a.m. EDT, streamed live by NASA and Space.com.
Musk reveals timeline for SpaceX's orbital AI data center
SpaceX plans to launch its first NVIDIA-powered orbital AI systems in Q4 of next year, CEO Elon Musk announced on X.
Meta to launch consumer-facing AI agent 'Hatch' in coming weeks
Meta is gearing up to launch Hatch, an AI agent designed to perform tasks across platforms like DoorDash and Outlook, offering users a centralised tool for daily assistance.
After successful debut, Skyroot Aerospace readies Vikram-1 for 2nd launch
Skyroot Aerospace is advancing towards its second Vikram-1 launch, with the rocket's first stage en route to Sriharikota for integration and final preparations.
SpaceX, NVIDIA launching Vera Rubin NVL72 AI supercomputer into orbit
SpaceX and Nvidia have unveiled the Vera Rubin NVL72, a space-optimized AI supercomputer system set for orbital deployment in late 2027 to accelerate agentic AI applications.
Apple readies Mac mini built for AI with M5, M6
Apple is set to unveil its first new Mac mini in nearly two years, featuring advanced M5 and M6 processors, amid rising demand and supply chain challenges.
Apple's September event to debut foldable iPhone, Mac mini, AirPods
Apple's September event may feature more than the iPhone 18 Pro, with reports hinting at a refreshed Mac mini, updated AirPods, and an OLED iPad mini debut.
SpaceX plans 1st AI-powered satellites to launch in late 2027
Elon Musk announced SpaceX will launch its first AI-powered satellites in late 2027, utilizing Nvidia chips to enable space-based data centers for advanced computing tasks.
Google unveils August 2026 system updates across Android and devices
Google's August 2026 system updates introduce enhanced developer tools, improved Wallet features, and Play Store refinements for Android devices, Wear OS, Auto, TV, and PCs.
NASA says Apophis safe for next century after updated tracking
NASA confirms that asteroid Apophis poses no threat of hitting Earth in 2029 or within the next century, despite its exceptionally close flyby at just 32,000 kilometers.
Vahan.ai tunes NVIDIA Nemotron 3 Nano to upgrade voice recruiter
Vahan.ai fine-tuned Nvidia's 30-billion-parameter Nemotron model, enhancing voice-based recruitment speed, accuracy, and natural conversations for Indian blue-collar workers.
India Post launches Dak Sewa app to book postal services
India Post has introduced the Dak Sewa app, enabling customers to access postal services like speed post and parcel booking conveniently from their homes.
China commits $20 billion to robotics and AI global leadership
China is rapidly advancing automation in factories and classrooms, aiming to address workforce challenges and solidify its position as a global leader in robotics innovation.
Piston V Kickstarter mini PC runs Windows, Bazzite and SteamOS
The Piston V is a compact, dual-booting mini PC that combines powerful gaming hardware with work functionality, offering seamless upgrades and big-screen gaming versatility.
Scientists keep lab grown brain organoids alive beyond 1 year
Scientists have extended the lifespan of brain organoids to over a year, enabling groundbreaking research into long-term brain development and neurological disorders.
NASA's SR-1 to test nuclear-electric propulsion using high-assay low-enriched uranium
Nasa's 2028 mission will send a nuclear-powered spacecraft toward Mars, deploying three Ingenuity-style helicopters to survey the planet's surface and search for subsurface ice.
Steve Marshall probes OpenAI after unreleased model breached Hugging Face
Alabama’s Attorney General has subpoenaed OpenAI, probing its alleged lack of safeguards after a cybersecurity model hacked AI platform Hugging Face during testing.
Chinese Academy of Sciences reports sharp Fermi gamma-ray WIMP signal
Chinese scientists detected a sharp gamma-ray signal in Fermi Telescope data, potentially offering the clearest support for the existence of dark matter.
Study finds HPV vaccine reduces head and neck cancer risk
New research reveals that the HPV vaccine significantly reduces the risk of head and neck cancers, especially when administered between ages 9 to 26.
Ocean surface temperatures hit 70°F this month, possibly Holocene high
Global ocean temperatures hit a record 70°F this month, potentially the hottest since the last Interglacial period, driven by El Niño and decades of human-induced climate change.
Edward Kang wins $175,000 for AI autism and ADHD screening
Edward Kang, a 17-year-old from New Jersey, developed RetinaMind, an AI-based tool using retinal images to screen for autism and ADHD, earning him a $175,000 science prize.
UK and Ukraine to build AI from battlefield data
The UK will use Ukrainian battlefield data to train AI models, enhancing security at defence sites, railways, and energy infrastructure against protesters and hostile threats.
Google can now build $15B data center in Andhra Pradesh
The Andhra Pradesh High Court has declined to halt the construction of Google's proposed $15 billion data center in Visakhapatnam.
Are Facebook, TikTok promoting recruitment content for armed groups?
Human Rights Watch (HRW) has accused social media giants Facebook and TikTok of failing to stop content from Colombian armed groups that recruits children.
Alibaba launches AI model that turns PDFs into videos
Alibaba has launched its latest AI video-generation model, Wan 3.0.
Laptop catches fire on American Airlines flight, passengers injured
An American Airlines flight from Atlanta to Dallas Fort Worth turned into an in-flight emergency after a passenger's laptop caught fire mid-air.
Why China's new X-ray technique is a gamechanger
Chinese scientists have developed a new tabletop X-ray ghost imaging technique, enabling real-time "see-through" videos of fast-moving objects.
Lunar eclipse on August 28: Why India won't see it
On August 28, 2026, a major lunar event will unfold as the Moon passes through Earth's shadow.
Scientists turn plastic waste into food for astronauts
In a groundbreaking development, researchers have created cookies from upcycled plastic as part of a NASA-funded project. The effort is aimed at feeding astronauts on future space missions.
Why Jeff Dean left Google for an AI start-up
Jeff Dean, a long-serving executive and former chief scientist at Google, has explained his decision to leave the tech giant after 27 years. He is now focused on building his own artificial intelligence (AI) startup, Discovery Loop.
Xiaomi unveils its fastest smartphone chip
Chinese tech giant Xiaomi has unveiled its latest in-house smartphone processor, the Xring O3.
India's semiconductor market to reach $155B by 2031: Report
India's semiconductor market is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 20% and hit $155 billion by 2031, a report by Kotak Mahindra Mutual Fund has said.
Apple may raise iPhone 18 Pro prices by $100
Apple is gearing up to launch its next-generation smartphones, the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max, early next month.
Claude AI faces major outage, affecting multiple services
Anthropic's AI platform, Claude, has been hit by a major outage. The disruption was first reported on Sunday night and has since affected multiple services under the Claude umbrella.
Singapore's new data center runs on living human brain cells
Singapore has unveiled a revolutionary biological data center prototype, the first of its kind in the world.
This AI app can detect depression in new mothers
A team of researchers from the University of Nottingham and Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, are testing a new AI app for detecting signs of depression in pregnant women and new mothers.
Early-stage rectal cancer patients might not require surgery anymore
A groundbreaking international clinical trial has suggested that patients with early-stage rectal cancer may be able to be treated without major surgery or the need for a colostomy bag.
This AI tool can find hidden patterns in breast cancer
A team of researchers from the University of Southampton has developed an artificial intelligence (AI) tool capable of revealing previously unseen patterns in breast cancer.
Wi-Fi 8 could fix the biggest problems with home Wi-Fi
The next generation of Wi-Fi, dubbed Wi-Fi 8, is in the works and it promises to be a major upgrade for home networks.
Apple readies its stores for new smart home products
Apple is revamping the "Avenues" section of its retail stores, a move that signals the launch of its long-rumored Siri-powered HomePod products.
Apple to refresh iMac lineup with M6 chip this year
Apple is gearing up to refresh its iMac lineup with the new M6 chip. The update is expected to be launched before the end of this year, according to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman.
Don't let few players control AI: Sam Altman
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has expressed concerns over the future of artificial intelligence (AI), fearing that it could be dominated by a handful of corporations or individuals.
Twitch, Amazon hit with class action lawsuit over AI training
A Connecticut-based Twitch streamer, Warren Pandiscia, has filed a class action lawsuit against Twitch and Amazon.
ChatGPT may soon let you lock individual chats
OpenAI is reportedly working on a new feature to enhance privacy for ChatGPT users.
Fake GTA 6 leak hides a virus inside
A malicious version of the highly-anticipated Grand Theft Auto VI (GTA 6) has been spotted online.
'MacBook Ultra': What to expect from Apple's first touchscreen laptop
Apple is all set to launch its first touchscreen MacBook, ending a decade-long wait for the feature in its Mac notebook line.
What's 'Android Pulse,' Google's mysterious app that helps debug issues?
Google recently surfaced a first-party Google app called "Android Pulse" on its Play Store.
OpenAI urges California to strengthen AI safety bill
OpenAI has called on California to bolster its groundbreaking artificial intelligence (AI) safety legislation.
DeepMind alumni's AI agent beats OpenAI's GPT-5.5 in research tasks
Inherent, a London-based artificial intelligence (AI) lab founded by former Google DeepMind employees, has announced that its latest AI agent, Faraday, has outperformed larger models from Anthropic and OpenAI.
India to build its own space station by 2035
India is gearing up to build its own space station by 2035, ISRO Chairman Dr. V Narayanan announced on Sunday.
National Space Day: India celebrates achievements in space exploration
India is celebrating National Space Day on August 23, in honor of the historic Chandrayaan-3 mission.
China's Chang'e-7 Moon mission launch delayed
China's highly-anticipated Chang'e-7 lunar mission has been postponed by nearly a month due to bad weather conditions.
No new strain of H1N1 detected in India, says ICMR
The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) has confirmed that there is no new strain of H1N1 (swine flu) in India.
This is what happens when supermassive black holes turn off
Astronomers have discovered a hitherto unseen population of "radio galaxies" with fading "radio lobes."
Cancer treatment breakthrough achieved by doctors in West Bengal
Doctors at Narayana Health in West Bengal have performed a successful Haplo Cord transplant to treat a seven-year-old boy suffering from thalassemia.
This OpenAI leader is worried of 'persistent' AI cyberattacks
Chris Lehane, OpenAI's Chief Global Affairs Officer, has warned of the threat posed by advanced artificial intelligence (AI) models.
Meta's patented privacy shield for smart glasses could prevent snooping
Meta has filed a patent for a "privacy shield" on its smart glasses.
Claude can now draft and send emails
Anthropic's AI agent, Claude, has received a major update in its Gmail and Google Drive integrations.