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Samsung ditches Exynos for Galaxy A18 MediaTek and Qualcomm Snapdragon
Samsung is reportedly replacing its Exynos chipset in the Galaxy A18 lineup with MediaTek for the 4G model and Qualcomm Snapdragon for the 5G variant.
NASA may use Mars test rover PROMISE for Moon exploration
Nasa is considering repurposing PROMISE, a test model of its Mars rovers, into a nuclear-powered lunar explorer to aid the Artemis programme and study the Moon’s south pole.
Anthropic in talks with Samsung to develop custom AI chip
Anthropic, an artificial intelligence (AI) company, is in talks with tech giant Samsung Electronics to produce a custom AI chip, according to The Information.
Zoho's Arattai drops username feature
Zoho co-founder Sridhar Vembu has announced that Arattai, the company's messaging platform, will be removing its username-based account feature.
Neurology study links faster walking to lower cognitive decline risk
A new study reveals that "super movers" aged 80+—those with faster walking speeds—are half as likely to experience cognitive decline, despite age-related brain changes.
Microsoft's $2.5B initiative puts AI engineers inside customer businesses
Microsoft has announced the launch of a new initiative, "The Microsoft Frontier Company," with an investment of $2.5 billion.
Meta says its next AI matches GPT-5.5 performance
Meta's upcoming flagship artificial intelligence (AI) model, codenamed Watermelon, has achieved performance levels on par with OpenAI's GPT-5.5 in internal benchmark tests.
Apple's macOS 27 Golden Gate ends native DVD playback support
Apple's macOS 27 Golden Gate will remove built-in DVD support, marking the company's shift away from optical disc technology in favor of modern streaming and cloud solutions.
India pauses WhatsApp username plan over impersonation and scam concerns
WhatsApp's upcoming usernames feature, aimed at enhancing privacy by reducing phone-number exposure, has raised concerns in India over potential fraud and impersonation risks.
NASA pauses Swift observatory rescue after Pegasus launch software glitch
A software issue aborted the rocket-launching plane's mission to save NASA's Swift Observatory, delaying the $30 million operation to prevent the telescope's crash by October.
Microsoft launches 6,000-strong team to help customers adopt AI
Microsoft has established a 6,000-person unit to assist businesses in adopting AI, focusing on technical implementation and strategic guidance across various industries.
Iron rich brine beneath Taylor Glacier colors Blood Falls
Scientists have uncovered the secret behind Antarctica's Blood Falls, tracing its crimson hue to iron-rich brine from an ancient salty reservoir beneath the Taylor Glacier.
Meta's Watermelon reportedly matches GPT-5.5 internally, uses 10x compute
Meta's upcoming AI model, codenamed "Watermelon," reportedly matches GPT-5.5 benchmarks and utilizes ten times more computational power than its predecessor, Avocado.
NASA finds unusual 3I/ATLAS isotope ratios hinting at galaxy origins
Interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS exhibits unprecedented chemistry, with isotopic ratios suggesting it formed in an extremely cold, primordial environment billions of years ago.
UT Health San Antonio restores bacterium, reduces lupus in mice
Researchers have identified a gut bacterium, _F. prausnitzii_, that alleviates lupus symptoms in mice, offering promising insights for future human treatments.
Leaked details suggest iPhone 18 Pro Max gains bigger batteries
A new leak suggests the iPhone 18 Pro Max could feature a significantly larger battery, potentially surpassing rival Android flagships and marking Apple's biggest upgrade in years.
Skyroot Aerospace to attempt India's 1st private orbital launch Vikram-1
Skyroot Aerospace plans multiple orbital launches, starting with Vikram-1's maiden flight between July 12 and August 4, marking India's first private orbital launch attempt.
WhatsApp will charge businesses for AI chatbots starting October 1
WhatsApp's new pricing model, effective October 1, makes third-party AI chatbot usage nearly twice as expensive as Meta AI, raising competition and cost concerns for businesses.
India seeks stricter VPN rules requiring local offices, compliance officers
The Indian government plans a new legal framework for VPN providers, mandating local offices and compliance officers to curb circumvention of content blocks.
US Space Force completes Victus Haze mission with Rocket Lab
Space startups like True Anomaly and Rocket Lab are conducting complex orbital maneuvers for the U.S. Space Force, showcasing advanced satellite reconnaissance capabilities.
SpaceX launches 24 new Starlink satellites into low Earth orbit
SpaceX's Falcon 9 rocket successfully deployed 24 Starlink satellites into low Earth orbit on July 1, marking the company's 79th launch of the year.
Pentagon ended Anthropic negotiations over Dario Amodei's ethical limits
Court documents reveal a heated email exchange between Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei and Pentagon officials over ethical concerns about AI use in weapons and surveillance.
NASA paused science on Swift observatory for $30 million reboost
NASA's Swift Observatory faces imminent orbital decay, prompting a groundbreaking $30 million robotic mission to reboost the satellite and extend its scientific legacy.
Indian recruiters use AI proctoring to curb campus hiring cheating
Recruiters are leveraging AI-powered proctoring tools to combat sophisticated hiring fraud, including proxy candidates and AI-assisted cheating techniques.
Anthropic's Fable 5 posts 16.1% automation on Remote Labor Index
Anthropic's Fable 5 achieved a groundbreaking 16.1% automation rate on CAIS's Remote Labor Index, doubling previous records but still falling short of replacing human freelancers.
Meta rolls out Pocket built on Gizmo to create 'gizmos'
Meta has introduced Pocket, a new AI-powered app for creating interactive games and experiences, following its acquisition of Gizmo. The app debuted on June 29, 2026.
Indian researchers discover RAD-BAARG bow-and-arrow radio galaxy 1.8 million light-years
Indian researchers have identified RAD-BAARG, a unique bow-and-arrow-shaped radio galaxy spanning 1.8 million light years, located two billion light years away from Earth.
Google marks Android 17 QPR1 Beta 6 platform stable
Google has rolled out Android 17 QPR1 Beta 6, achieving Platform Stability just a week after Beta 5, signaling preparations for a wider stable release for Pixel devices.
Apple has device refresh starting 2nd half 2026, Siri delayed
Apple is set to unveil a diverse lineup of new products, including its first foldable iPhone, redesigned Macs, and an advanced smart home hub, over the next 18 months.
HDFC Bank launches 'Neev' AI platform and in-house fraud system
HDFC Bank has developed Neev, its proprietary AI platform, and an in-house real-time fraud detection system to enhance security and tackle rising banking frauds effectively.
Apple aims to build 10 million foldable iPhones
Apple is gearing up for one of its biggest iPhone launch cycles in years.
India's first private orbital rocket targets July 12 launch
Skyroot Aerospace, the first Indian private firm to launch a rocket into space, has announced a launch window for its biggest mission yet.
xAI launches tool to build AI voice agents without coding
Elon Musk's artificial intelligence start-up, xAI, has launched the Grok Voice AI Agent Builder.
NASA reveals the best skywatching events for July
July 2026 promises a host of astronomical events, as per NASA.
Flipkart says AI now writes 40% of its code
Leading e-commerce giant Flipkart is making major strides in the artificial intelligence (AI) space. The company is building specialized e-commerce large language models (LLMs) and has integrated over 250 AI models into its ecosystem.
How world's largest camera will help unravel dark matter
The Vera C. Rubin Observatory in Chile has officially begun its ambitious Legacy Survey of Space and Time (LSST) project.
41% of top Indian firms at risk of email scams
A recent study by Proofpoint, a US-based cybersecurity firm, has revealed that 41% of India's leading companies are at risk of email impersonation and phishing attacks.
Sony to end physical PlayStation game discs from 2028
Sony has announced that it will stop producing physical disks for all new PlayStation games from January 2028.
'Tech neck' and blurry vision? You may have 'phone body'
A recent report by the BBC has highlighted the potential impact of technology on human health, particularly in terms of physical changes.
Portugal launches open model amid Europe's AI sovereignty push
Portugal has launched 'Amalia,' its first-ever open-source artificial intelligence (AI) model.
Apple's 'Hide My Email' feature is exposing real email addresses
Apple's "Hide My Email" feature, designed to protect user privacy by providing disposable email addresses for online anonymity, has been flagged with a major security flaw, which may expose users' real email addresses.
Who is Alex Schultz, Meta's first-ever Chief Data Officer?
Over the past few months, Meta has announced major leadership changes in a bid to strengthen its data-driven decision-making and AI integration.
SpaceX is developing an AI device
SpaceX has shown investors a prototype of a "handset-like" artificial intelligence (AI) device, The Wall Street Journal reported.
Can an app turn off nearby e-rickshaws? Here's the truth
A smartphone app designed to monitor lithium batteries has gone viral in India, thanks to videos showing e-rickshaws being turned off mid-ride.
Apple readies new iPad Pro lineup, entry-level MacBook Pro
Apple is gearing up to launch a new line of iPad Pro tablets and an "entry-level" MacBook Pro in the first half of 2027, according to Bloomberg.
WhatsApp's username feature raises impersonation concerns as rollout begins
WhatsApp's new username feature, which allows users to find and message each other by handle instead of phone number, has raised concerns over potential impersonation.
This world's first synthetic cell can grow and reproduce
In a groundbreaking achievement, scientists have successfully created a synthetic cell from non-living chemical components.
Meta follows SpaceX's playbook, looks to monetise excess AI compute
Meta Platforms is planning to enter the cloud computing space by leasing out its excess artificial intelligence (AI) computing capacity, Bloomberg News has reported.
SK Hynix announces $51B factory to meet AI memory demand
SK Hynix, a leading South Korean semiconductor manufacturer, has announced plans to invest 80 trillion won ($51.46 billion) into a new NAND memory chip production facility.
Apple lobbies US to buy Chinese-made memory chips
Apple is in talks with two Chinese semiconductor manufacturers, ChangXin Memory Technologies (CXMT) and Yangtze Memory Technologies (YMTC), to buy memory chips.
WhatsApp ordered not to rollout username feature in India
The Indian government has asked Meta to halt the rollout of WhatsApp's new "usernames" feature, until further consultations are done, Moneycontrol has reported.
This AI platform can make video campaigns for you
Flipick, a Pune-based learning-technology company, has launched an innovative AI video platform.
Smartwatch maker Fire-Boltt to launch affordable smartphones in India
Fire-Boltt, a popular Indian smartwatch brand, is gearing up to enter the smartphone market.
Bengaluru start-up clears key milestone for 2028 air taxi launch
Sarla Aviation, an air taxi start-up backed by Accel and Zerodha co-founder Nikhil Kamath, has successfully completed the flight test campaign of its electric aircraft Sylla.
Bought Meta AI glasses? Some features now cost $20/month
Meta has introduced a subscription model for its smart glasses.
Google NotebookLM can now turn your research into 60-second videos
Google has announced a major upgrade to its NotebookLM tool, allowing it to convert lengthy research documents into short, 60-second explainer videos.
This emotional humanoid robot can become your personal companion
UBTech Robotics, the world's first publicly traded humanoid robot company, has unveiled a new consumer-focused robot.
NASA's lunar base plans are finally taking shape
NASA has awarded contracts worth a total of $590 million to three US companies: Astrobotic, Firefly Aerospace, and Intuitive Machines.
BMW now uses autonomous humanoid robots to build its cars
BMW has started using humanoid robots in its Spartanburg facility in the US.
Why Japan is building its own AI model
Japan has announced an ambitious plan to develop a homegrown artificial intelligence (AI) model and deploy 10 million AI-equipped robots across various sectors by 2040.
OpenClaw now available as app on iOS and Android
OpenClaw, the open-source artificial intelligence (AI) assistant that took the world by storm earlier this year, has launched dedicated mobile applications for Android and iOS.
Why did Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket blow up?
Blue Origin, the space company founded by Jeff Bezos, is still investigating the cause of its New Glenn rocket's explosion on May 28.
Live chats on Threads are now translated in real-time
Meta has announced major upgrades to its Live Chats feature on Threads, the social media platform's answer to X.
Google ends Tenor API, disrupting GIF pickers across apps
Google shut down the Tenor API on Tuesday, changing the way users search for and access GIFs on several popular platforms.
Telegram users can edit messages in India again
Telegram has restored its message editing feature for users across India, ending a temporary restriction that was imposed earlier.
The man who helped build internet is retiring
Vinton Cerf, widely known as the "Father of the Internet," is set to retire from his position as Google's chief internet evangelist next week.
US lifts export controls on Anthropic's Fable and Mythos models
Anthropic has announced that the US government has lifted export controls on its Fable and Mythos AI models.
Anthropic unveils Claude Science to streamline scientific research
Anthropic has launched Claude Science, an innovative AI workbench designed to streamline computational research for scientists.
Anthropic's new Sonnet 5 makes AI agents cheaper to run
Anthropic has launched its latest artificial intelligence (AI) model, the Claude Sonnet 5. The new release is a more powerful and agentic version of the lab's midsize model.
OnePlus launches 1st N-series smartphone in India with 8,000mAh battery
OnePlus has expanded its smartphone portfolio in India with the launch of the new OnePlus N6.
This is China's biggest AI model trained on local chips
Chinese food delivery giant Meituan has unveiled LongCat-2.0, the country's largest artificial intelligence (AI) model trained entirely on home-grown hardware.
Meta's new AI system can turn your thoughts into text
Meta has unveiled a groundbreaking artificial intelligence (AI) system, Brain2Qwerty v2, that can convert brain activity into text without any surgical implants.
OpenAI's 1st hardware product is coming on July 15
OpenAI has teased a new hardware product, specifically designed for its AI coding assistant, Codex.
You can now reserve usernames on WhatsApp
WhatsApp has launched the username reservation feature, a major update in its connectivity strategy.
Cursor's new mobile app lets you code on the go
Cursor, the AI coding start-up recently acquired by SpaceX, has launched its first native iOS app.
California government employees can now use Claude at a discount
California Governor Gavin Newsom has announced a partnership with Anthropic, the company behind the AI chatbot Claude.
Gemini now lets you generate personalized AI images for free
Google has announced that its Gemini app is expanding its personalized Nano Banana-powered image generation feature to all eligible users in the US for free.
Shocker! Hundreds of iPhone 18 Pro photos and parts leaked
A major data breach has exposed sensitive information about Apple's upcoming iPhone 18 Pro models.
This is the 1st-ever dinosaur bone found in Antarctica
A fossil that lay unnoticed for four decades has been identified as the first dinosaur bone ever discovered in Antarctica.