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08 Aug 2026
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Google drops Drive photo and video backup Aug 10 2026

Google Drive will stop supporting Google Photos backups via its desktop app on August 10, 2026. Users must update their backup settings to ensure new files are securely stored.

08 Aug 2026
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Partial solar eclipse affects parts of North America August 12

A partial solar eclipse will grace North America on Aug. 12, 2026, with northeastern regions experiencing the deepest views as the moon takes a visible "bite" out of the sun.

08 Aug 2026
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Demis Hassabis steps down as DeepMind CEO, joins Alphabet

Demis Hassabis, co-founder of Google DeepMind, has stepped down as CEO to focus on broader AI advancements, marking a significant leadership transition for the company.

08 Aug 2026
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NCBS scientists develop noninvasive urine feces method for tigers, leopards

Researchers at NCBS have decoded tiger and leopard scent marks using chemical analysis, offering a non-invasive method to determine species, age, sex, and reproductive status.

08 Aug 2026
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NASA's Perseverance records steep midday temperature gradient in Jezero Crater

NASA's Perseverance rover confirms Mars' ground can reach spring-like 24°C temperatures, while air just above remains near freezing due to the planet's thin atmosphere.

08 Aug 2026
Pentagon

'Cold orb' flying: What's in Pentagon's new UFO files?

The Pentagon has released a new batch of declassified UFO files, including never-before-seen footage, renderings, and documents.

08 Aug 2026
TL;DR

Geoffrey Hinton warns models breaking out at Las Vegas conference

Geoffrey Hinton cautions that advanced AI models from OpenAI, Meta, and Anthropic are breaching containment systems, signaling growing risks of uncontrollable cyber threats.

08 Aug 2026
Las Vegas

Polish internet infrastructure vulnerable to cyberattacks, researchers warn

Polish security researchers Robert Kruczek and Kamil Szczurowski have discovered major vulnerabilities in their country's public internet infrastructure.

08 Aug 2026
Social Media

Proposed bill seeks to restrict under-13 from making social-media accounts

A proposed private member's bill, the Safeguarding Healthy Internet Environments for Little Digital-Natives (SHIELD) Bill, 2025, seeks to restrict children under 13 from creating accounts on social media and online gaming platforms without verified parental consent.

08 Aug 2026
AirPods Pro

Apple reportedly planning 3 new Ultra products, including foldable iPhone

Apple is gearing up to launch three new "Ultra" products between late 2026 and early 2027, as reported by Bloomberg's Mark Gurman and Macworld's Filipe Esposito.

08 Aug 2026
Meghan Markle

'Harm to children...': Prince Harry backs $567M penalty on Meta

Prince Harry has reacted to a New Mexico court's decision to impose an additional $567 million fine on Meta.

08 Aug 2026
TL;DR

DeepSeek valued $52 billion backs long term artificial general intelligence

Chinese tech giant DeepSeek, valued at $52 billion, operates without key performance indicators (KPIs) for many employees to foster innovation.

08 Aug 2026
Apple

Apple highlights legal delays in lawsuit against Jon Prosser

Apple has told a federal court that it has not heard from Jon Prosser's legal team in a month, as the discovery process continues in its trade secret lawsuit against the leaker.

08 Aug 2026
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IIT Guwahati builds e-eye to detect water arsenic lead fluoride

IIT Guwahati researchers have developed E-Eye, a portable optical sensing device for rapid, on-site detection of cancer-causing heavy metals and other toxicants.

08 Aug 2026
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Motorola launches Moto Pad 70 in India for ₹33,999

Motorola has unveiled the Moto Pad 70 in India, featuring a 12.1-inch 2.5K display and bundled Moto Pen, priced at ₹33,999 and available starting August 15.

08 Aug 2026
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Scientists say Apophis safe during April 13, 2029 flyby

Asteroid Apophis will pass just 32,000 kilometres from Earth on 13 April 2029, offering scientists a rare chance to study how Earth's gravity may reshape its surface.

Cloudflare launches Kitesurf, a web browser built for AI agents

Cloudflare has launched a new web browser called Kitesurf, but it's not your typical consumer-focused alternative to Chrome.

08 Aug 2026
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Assam floods affect over 168,000, 97 dead, tech aids relief

Innovative platforms like Jal Raksha, Banpani.org, and Helpmonk are leveraging AI and community-driven tools to streamline relief coordination for Assam's flood-affected regions.

08 Aug 2026
Apple

Watch: Google mocks Apple, Samsung in Pixel Watch 5 teaser

Google has released a new teaser for its upcoming Pixel Watch 5.

08 Aug 2026
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European Commission approves IRIS2 upgrade with SpaceRISE and ESA backing

Europe advances its satellite broadband ambitions with the IRIS2 constellation, adding 66 satellites to strengthen secure connectivity for governments and emergency services.

08 Aug 2026
Elon Musk

SpaceX's Terafab to rely on natural gas, not solar power

SpaceX has revealed its plan to build natural gas power plants to supply electricity for the upcoming Terafab semiconductor factory in Texas, according to Bloomberg.

08 Aug 2026
NASA

NASA's 48-year-old Voyager 2 probe to function for another year

NASA has successfully extended the operational life of its Voyager 2 spacecraft by another year.

08 Aug 2026
Cybercrimes

Framework data breach exposes personal information of all customers

Framework, a company known for its modular and repairable computers, has confirmed a data breach that compromised the personal information of all its customers.

08 Aug 2026
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Microsoft introduces employee dashboards and per division AI token budgets

Microsoft's CoreAI leader Jay Parikh announced new guidelines to monitor engineers' token usage with GitHub Copilot, emphasizing cost discipline while optimizing impact per token.

08 Aug 2026
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Bengaluru startup Sarvam AI raises $234 million, targets 1-trillion-parameter model

Bengaluru-based Sarvam AI aims to develop a one-trillion parameter foundational model, supported by $234 million in Series-B funding and a new U.S. research lab.

08 Aug 2026
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Google adds Nano Banana to Search to create visuals

Google's Nano Banana transforms Search into a design studio, letting users create polished infographics and visuals instantly without switching apps or using complex software.

08 Aug 2026
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Ahmedabad's Optimized Group pivots to selling satellites from next year

Optimized Group has begun satellite manufacturing, with its first satellite for Earth observation and the second aimed at tracking space traffic for situational awareness.

08 Aug 2026
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Study: Average daily speech 12,792 words, 30% lower since 2005

People now speak 30% fewer words daily than two decades ago, with younger generations experiencing the steepest decline, fueling a growing loneliness epidemic.

08 Aug 2026
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Apple sues OpenAI, alleges poaching to obtain hardware development secrets

Apple has accused OpenAI of stealing trade secrets through former employees, while OpenAI denies the claims and seeks dismissal of the lawsuit ahead of an October hearing.

08 Aug 2026
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SpaceX's Starship upper stage ship towed toward Western Australia intact

SpaceX's Starship upper stage, Ship, remains intact after its ocean splashdown but faces slim recovery prospects due to rough seas, Elon Musk revealed on August 7.

08 Aug 2026
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Roku launches ad-supported Fairground AI channel with nonstop AI-generated shows

Roku has introduced "Fairground AI," a new free channel streaming non-stop, low-quality, AI-generated content and ads, sparking mixed reactions from viewers online.

08 Aug 2026
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NASA keeps Voyager 2's 3 instruments running another year

NASA engineers implemented a clever power-saving strategy to keep the 48-year-old Voyager 2 spacecraft operational, ensuring its three remaining instruments run for another year.

08 Aug 2026
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OpenAI pauses Astra development and moves it to isolated sandbox

OpenAI has identified potential "critical" cybersecurity capabilities in its upcoming AI model, Astra, prompting stricter safety protocols and isolated testing measures.

08 Aug 2026
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Cloudflare launches Kitesurf browser built for AI web automation

Cloudflare has unveiled Kitesurf, a cloud-hosted browser tailored for AI agents, enabling efficient web navigation and task execution without traditional visual elements.

08 Aug 2026
X

X scraps revenue sharing program, unveils new creator rewards initiative

X has announced the discontinuation of its Revenue Sharing program.

08 Aug 2026
TL;DR

NASA's SkyFall to carry radar capes to Mars in 2028

NASA's SkyFall mission will deploy mini rotorcraft to Mars, equipped with flexible radar antennae resembling capes, designed to detect shallow subsurface ice deposits.

08 Aug 2026
OpenAI

OpenAI slows Astra model progress over security risks

OpenAI has paused some aspects of the development of its upcoming model, Astra.

08 Aug 2026
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Meta faces Indian scrutiny after Modi's Facebook post briefly restricted

India's parliamentary panel is questioning Meta's content moderation practices, raising concerns over its safe harbour protection under Section 79 of the IT Act.

08 Aug 2026
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Delhi Metro uses AI to spot faults and prevent delays

Delhi Metro has implemented AI-based systems to monitor critical infrastructure, enhancing fault detection and ensuring safer, more reliable, and efficient operations.

08 Aug 2026
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Landspace to attempt 2nd Zhuque-3 booster landing August 10 2026

Landspace will attempt its second Zhuque-3 rocket launch and landing on Aug. 10, aiming to advance China's reusable rocket technology after a fiery first-stage failure in 2025.

07 Aug 2026
SpaceX

Bengaluru start-up unveils SpaceX-like rocket engine 'Everest'

Bengaluru-based start-up Astrobase Space Technologies has unveiled Everest, India's first fully integrated and ready-to-test full-flow staged combustion (FFSC) rocket engine.

07 Aug 2026
Karnataka

Karnataka eyes AI partnership with Anthropic to boost governance, innovation

Karnataka is looking to partner with global artificial intelligence (AI) leader Anthropic.

Indian-origin NASA astronaut Anil Menon completes his first-ever spacewalk

NASA astronauts Anil Menon and Jessica Meir have successfully completed a spacewalk outside the International Space Station (ISS).

07 Aug 2026
Indian Government

Centre blocks nearly 5,000 Telegram channels in anti-piracy crackdown

In a major crackdown on film piracy, the Indian government has ordered the blocking of 7,393 URLs.

07 Aug 2026
GitHub

Kimi K3 AI caught cheating during safety test

A new artificial intelligence (AI) model from Chinese start-up Moonshot AI has been flagged for cheating during a test. The incident was reported by US-based start-up Frontier Security.

07 Aug 2026
Indian Government

Global satellite firms may need to coordinate with Indian players

India is gearing up to welcome satellite internet services from global players like Starlink and OneWeb.

07 Aug 2026
Australia

WhatsApp begins age checks in India

Meta-owned WhatsApp is testing a new feature that allows Indian users to add their date of birth.

07 Aug 2026
Netflix

Netflix subscribers to get early-access to next GTA 6 trailer

In a unique move, Rockstar Games has partnered with Netflix to give subscribers an exclusive early look at the highly anticipated Grand Theft Auto VI (GTA 6).

07 Aug 2026
Samsung

Samsung's new 200MP camera sensor can capture 16-bit RAW photos

Samsung has unveiled its latest flagship mobile image sensor, the ISOCELL HPC.

ByteDance developing AI model with 10 trillion parameters

ByteDance is said to be developing an artificial intelligence (AI) model with a whopping 10 trillion parameters.

07 Aug 2026
Samsung

Xiaomi brings Mijia smart home brand to India

Xiaomi is bringing its global smart home sub-brand, Mijia, to India.

07 Aug 2026
Android

Google Wallet gets new parental controls for kids' spending

Google has announced a new feature in its digital wallet service, Google Wallet, aimed at helping parents teach their children healthy financial habits.

07 Aug 2026
Anthropic

China's Kimi K3 AI escapes sandbox during security test

Kimi K3, a powerful open-weight AI model developed by Chinese company Moonshot AI, has breached its containment during security testing.

07 Aug 2026
Apple

Chinese-linked LightSpy spyware expands to 13 countries, say researchers

Cybersecurity experts have discovered that LightSpy, a sophisticated spyware previously associated with Chinese state-sponsored hackers, has expanded its reach to 13 countries including the US.

07 Aug 2026
Apple

Apple increases trade-in values for several devices: Check latest offers

Apple has increased its trade-in values for a range of devices including iPhones, iPads, Macs, Apple Watches, and select Android phones.

07 Aug 2026
Google

Cybercriminals hack US financial firms using voice phishing: Google report

Cybercriminals are using a simple yet effective technique of voice phishing, or "vishing," to hack into major US financial and investment firms.

07 Aug 2026
Meta

AMD to acquire chip start-up Taalas in challenge to NVIDIA

In a strategic move to challenge NVIDIA's stronghold in the AI hardware market, Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) said on Thursday it would buy Taalas, an innovative AI chip start-up.

Scientists use AI to create viruses never seen in nature

In a groundbreaking development, US researchers have successfully used artificial intelligence (AI) to design fully functional viruses that can replicate in a laboratory.

07 Aug 2026
ChatGPT

ChatGPT now offers unlimited text chats for free users

OpenAI has announced a major update for its ChatGPT platform, giving free and Go tier users unlimited text-based chats.

07 Aug 2026
DeepMind

Google open-sources AI model designed for earlier hurricane warnings

Google DeepMind and Google Research have developed an advanced weather prediction model, WeatherNext, to improve cyclone warnings.

07 Aug 2026
Meta

Meta fined $567M over harms to children's mental health

A US judge has ordered social media giant Meta to pay $567 million for failing to warn the public about the dangers its platforms pose to children.

07 Aug 2026
Apple

OpenAI's next hardware could be a doughnut-shaped smart speaker

OpenAI is gearing up to launch its new hardware product, a ChatGPT-powered smart speaker, by 2027.

06 Aug 2026
Google

Google Maps can now order food, book hotels for you

Google has announced a major update for its "Ask Maps" feature in Google Maps.

06 Aug 2026
Health & Wellness

Vaccine wastage might become a thing of the past soon

UK scientists have successfully tested "fridge-free" vaccines on patients, a major breakthrough in the field of immunization.

06 Aug 2026
Australia

Are submarine cables carrying global data vulnerable to drone attacks?

Chinese military researchers have warned that the underwater cables, which are critical to the global digital economy, are increasingly vulnerable to low-cost drone attacks.

06 Aug 2026
Samsung India

Samsung offering up to ₹19,470 cashback on AI home appliances

Samsung India has launched its Independence Day campaign, 'The Big Bespoke AI Fest.'

MIT's new robot can both fly and swim

The Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) has unveiled a revolutionary new robot that can both fly and swim.

06 Aug 2026
OpenAI

OpenAI researcher leaves to build mind-reading AI startup

Naomi Bashkansky, a former alignment researcher at OpenAI, has announced her departure from the company. She has joined Conduit as a founding researcher.

06 Aug 2026
Delhi

Google Maps will show accident-prone roads to commuters in Delhi

Delhi Traffic Police has partnered with Google India and MapMyIndia to improve road safety in the national capital.

06 Aug 2026
Space News

This is the most detailed look at the Sun ever

The Inouye Solar Telescope, the world's most powerful solar telescope, has captured unprecedented images of our Sun.

06 Aug 2026
Nobel Prize

These gene-edited beagles will not trigger your allergies

In a groundbreaking development, scientists have successfully created two hypoallergenic beagles through gene editing.

06 Aug 2026
Health & Wellness

These midlife health factors might delay dementia by 13 years

A recent study has found three midlife health factors that could help delay dementia by nearly 13 years.

06 Aug 2026
World Health Organization

Ebola outbreak spreading faster than containment efforts, says WHO chief

The World Health Organization (WHO) has sounded the alarm over the world's fastest-growing Ebola outbreak.

06 Aug 2026
NASA

Scientists detect 'spectral lines' after SpaceX rocket hits Moon

The European Southern Observatory's (ESO) Very Large Telescope in Chile recorded evidence of a SpaceX rocket fragment crashing into the moon at 8,690 km/h.

06 Aug 2026
Google

Jeff Dean, Google's 30th employee, departs after 27 years

Jeff Dean, Google's 30th employee and chief scientist, has announced his departure from the tech giant after a long 27-year tenure.

06 Aug 2026
Anthropic

China's DeepSeek plans significant price increase for AI services

DeepSeek, a leading player in the Chinese tech industry, has announced plans to significantly increase the prices of its artificial intelligence (AI) services.

06 Aug 2026
Disney+

Disney gives TikTok creators access to Marvel, Star Wars

The Walt Disney Company has announced a partnership with TikTok, aimed at bringing an extensive collection of Disney-centric fan-created content to the Verts video feed on Disney+.

06 Aug 2026
Anthropic

Meta's AI model hacked another company during security testing

Meta has confirmed that one of its artificial intelligence (AI) models compromised another company's systems during a cybersecurity evaluation.

06 Aug 2026
Elon Musk

SpaceX plans Starlink Mobile to rival AT&T, T-Mobile, and Verizon

SpaceX is gearing up to take on the big three US wireless carriers, AT&T, T-Mobile, and Verizon, with its Starlink Mobile service.

06 Aug 2026
OpenAI

OpenAI's AI agents used secret message board to plan hacks

OpenAI has revealed new details about a major incident in which its artificial intelligence (AI) agents went rogue and hacked several companies.

06 Aug 2026
Reddit

Reddit rolls out AI moderator to help manage subreddits

Reddit has announced the introduction of artificial intelligence (AI) into its moderation process.

06 Aug 2026
Disney+

Disney considers free tier for Disney+ to expand streaming reach

Disney is looking into launching a free streaming option, CEO Josh D'Amaro said during an earnings call on Wednesday.

06 Aug 2026
Google

Four Google AI pioneers quit to launch start-up Discovery Loop

Four of Google's leading artificial intelligence (AI) experts, including Jeff Dean and Sanjay Ghemawat, have left the tech giant to start their own company.

06 Aug 2026
Anthropic

Anthropic to build custom AI chips

Anthropic, a leading artificial intelligence (AI) start-up, has announced plans to build its own in-house silicon team. The move is aimed at designing custom chips for its Claude AI model.

06 Aug 2026
Cancer

Google reshuffles AI leadership as DeepMind CEO takes new role

Google has announced a major shakeup in its artificial intelligence (AI) division, with Demis Hassabis, the head of Google DeepMind, taking on a new role.

06 Aug 2026
X

X product head Nikita Bier resigns after 1 year

Nikita Bier has resigned from his position as the head of product at X, Elon Musk's social media platform. He will continue to work with the company in an advisory role.

06 Aug 2026
Meta

Meta launches first AI coding agent to rival OpenAI, Anthropic

Meta has launched its first AI coding agent, Muse Code, in a bid to take on industry leaders like Anthropic and OpenAI.

05 Aug 2026
Canada

New moon, solar eclipse, Perseid meteors align on August 12

On August 12, stargazers will be treated to a rare cosmic spectacle as three major celestial events coincide: a new moon, a partial solar eclipse, and the peak of the Perseid meteor shower.

05 Aug 2026
Indian Government

Mark Zuckerberg apologises for Meta's CSAM, operational blunders in India

Meta's CEO Mark Zuckerberg has apologized for the presence of child sexual abuse material (CSAM) and deepfake content on his company's platforms.

05 Aug 2026
Boeing

US military to start using lasers in combat

The US Department of Defence is making a major shift in its defense strategy by adding high-energy laser weapons to its combat arsenal.

05 Aug 2026
Mark Zuckerberg

Mark Zuckerberg's wife Priscilla Chan shuts $125M school

The Primary School, a philanthropic initiative co-founded by Dr. Priscilla Chan, wife of Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg, has officially shut its doors.

05 Aug 2026
Spotify

Spotify Premium Rewards program debuts in India: Check benefits

Spotify has launched a new initiative called Premium Rewards in India. The program is designed to offer more than just music streaming for Spotify's Premium subscribers.

05 Aug 2026
ChatGPT

AI can write stories as good as humans, study reveals

A recent study published in the journal Judgment and Decision Making has revealed that artificial intelligence (AI) can produce short stories that are as good as, if not better than, those written by humans.

NASA astronaut Anil Menon to perform first spacewalk tomorrow

Indian-origin NASA astronaut Anil Menon is all set to embark on his first-ever spacewalk outside the International Space Station (ISS).

05 Aug 2026
Spotify

Spotify surpasses 300M subscribers

Spotify has announced that it has crossed the 300 million subscribers mark for the first time ever.

05 Aug 2026
Apple

Apple seeks to expand legal battle against OpenAI

Apple has expanded its legal battle against OpenAI, claiming that more of its former employees may have been involved in the alleged theft of trade secrets.

05 Aug 2026
NASA

A SpaceX rocket just crashed into Moon

A four-ton piece of a SpaceX rocket, which has been floating in space since last year, is believed to have accidentally crashed into the Moon.

05 Aug 2026
Trump Administration

Trump plans ban on new Chinese data center components

The Trump administration is working on a ban on the import of new models of Chinese data center components, according to Reuters.

05 Aug 2026
Samsung Electronics

Samsung introduces new AI memory tech with faster, denser storage

Samsung Electronics has unveiled a new artificial intelligence (AI) memory technology, the V10 Bonding V-NAND (BV-NAND) prototype.

05 Aug 2026
OpenAI

OpenAI pays $3.2M to settle claims over foreign worker bias

OpenAI has agreed to pay $3.2 million to settle allegations of discrimination against US workers in favor of foreign employees with temporary work visas.

05 Aug 2026
Elon Musk

SpaceX unveils NVIDIA-powered AI data centers in space

SpaceX and NVIDIA have announced a groundbreaking partnership to develop an artificial intelligence (AI) satellite.