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Cosmic ray Amaterasu's origin traced to nearby star-forming galaxies
Scientists are exploring the origins of the Amaterasu particle, an extremely energetic cosmic ray first detected in 2021, which carries unprecedented energy levels.
NIMHANS scientists develop nasal therapy for Parkinson's disease
NIMHANS researchers have demonstrated promising results in a pre-clinical study, using intranasal therapy to improve Parkinson's disease markers in rats.
Phishing emails disguised as tax notices are targeting Indian businesses
Seqrite, Quick Heal Technologies' enterprise security arm, has discovered a large-scale phishing campaign targeting Indian businesses using fake Income Tax Department notices.
World AI Summit kicks off in New Delhi
The highly awaited India AI Impact Summit 2026 commenced in New Delhi, attracting global tech leaders, policymakers, and researchers.
AI Impact Summit 2026: India's own AI breakthroughs
The India AI Summit 2026 highlights the country's burgeoning AI ecosystem, showcasing indigenous models designed to cater to its diverse linguistic landscape.
Google Docs now lets you listen to document summaries
Google is launching a Gemini-powered feature in Google Docs that converts lengthy documents into brief, listenable audio summaries, designed for multitaskers and accessibility.
NASA picks Vast for 1st-ever private crewed ISS mission
California-based company, Vast, is set to conduct its first astronaut mission to the International Space Station (ISS) in 2027.
Acer, ASUS halt PC sales in Germany over patent ruling
Acer and ASUS have temporarily suspended their PC sales in Germany following a patent victory by Nokia. The dispute centres around the High-Efficiency Video Coding (HEVC) technology.
IIT Madras, Finnish Meteorological Institute launch VAYYU to tackle climate
The Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT-M) has partnered with the Finnish Meteorological Institute to launch VAYYU, a virtual research centre focused on climate modelling and air quality.
'India's AI story is about compression': Anthropic's Rahul Patil
India is adopting artificial intelligence (AI) at a rapid pace, not gradually, according to Rahul Patil, CTO of Anthropic.
India AI Impact Summit 2026: Day 1 highlights
Indian AI and gaming startups showcased their cutting-edge innovations at the global platform, AI Impact Summit 2026, placing India at the forefront of AI-powered gaming.
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra with privacy display launched
Apple is reportedly planning to adopt Samsung's Privacy Display technology for its MacBook models by 2029, enhancing screen visibility and user privacy.
NewsBytes Brief: NVIDIA's PersonaPlex-7B is your AI voice chat buddy
Nvidia's open-source model, PersonaPlex, is a breakthrough in voice AI that can converse like a human. It listens, responds in real-time, and even interrupts mid-sentence.
India AI Impact Summit 2026 begins in New Delhi
Ankit Modi, founding member of Qure.ai, revealed that AI has reduced diagnosis time by 50% in India's healthcare sector.
Claude AI's parent Anthropic opens 1st India office in Bengaluru
Anthropic CEO, Dario Amodei, praises India's 'technical intensity' in the global usage of AI assistant Claude, noting a significant increase in the country's revenue run rate.
How Google's AI Overviews are putting your health at risk
Google is facing criticism for downplaying safety warnings related to its AI-generated medical advice.
No evidence of alien contact during my presidency: Barack Obama
Former United States President Barack Obama has clarified his recent comments about extraterrestrial life on a podcast.
India's 1st sovereign AI product launched at AI Impact Summit
At the India AI Impact Summit, Arinox AI and KOGO have launched what they call India's first sovereign artificial intelligence (AI) product.
This technique might help preserve fertility of cancer patients
Scientists at the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) and National Institute of Animal Nutrition and Physiology (NIANP) are working on an important technique to save eggs that are naturally lost inside the ovary at an early stage.
Will India's 3-hour takedown rule hurt influencer earnings and deals?
India's creator economy is in a tizzy over a new three-hour deadline for removing flagged content.
AI Impact Summit 2026 begins: Here's what to expect
The world's largest artificial intelligence summit began in New Delhi, attracting global tech leaders and policymakers to discuss AI advancements.
AI expert warns of potential industry crash
AI pioneer Stuart Russell warns of a potential $3 trillion AI industry bubble, predicting it will burst without significant technological breakthroughs.
LIGO detected the signal GW250114 on 14 January 2025
The loudest gravitational wave ever recorded, GW250114, has travelled 1.3 billion light-years to Earth, reinforcing Einstein's century-old theory of relativity.
Alibaba's new AI model is cheaper and more efficient
Alibaba has introduced its new artificial intelligence model, Qwen 3.5, designed to perform complex tasks independently and outperform major U.S. rivals on several benchmarks.
Planning to attend India AI Summit? Key points to know
The India AI Impact Summit 2026, a major tech event, kicked off today at Bharat Mandapam in Delhi.
ByteDance to limit AI video generator after Disney's legal threat
Chinese tech giant ByteDance has announced plans to restrict its controversial artificial intelligence (AI) video-making tool, Seedance.
'Deadpool' co-writer fears AI could end Hollywood
ByteDance, the company behind TikTok, pledges to limit its AI video-making tool, Seedance 2.0, following copyright infringement accusations from Disney and other media businesses.
Critical security flaw found in Google Chrome: Update now
The Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In) has warned Google Chrome users about a high-risk vulnerability, urging immediate security updates.
AMD, TCS partner to build AI data centers in India
Chip giant Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) and Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), India's largest IT services company, have announced a strategic partnership.
India's 1st sovereign AI product runs entirely offline
Arinox AI and KOGO have launched India's first sovereign AI product, CommandCORE, aiming to localise enterprise intelligence and enhance data security.
Samsung Galaxy S26+ leaks ahead of launch: Check design, specs
The Samsung Galaxy S26+ was reportedly listed for sale on an e-commerce platform ahead of its official unveiling at the upcoming Galaxy Unpacked event.
Bharat-VISTAAR, AI advisor for farmers, launches tomorrow
The Indian government is set to launch Bharat-VISTAAR (Virtually Integrated System to Access Agricultural Resources), an AI-powered multilingual tool, on Tuesday.
PM Modi inaugurates AI Impact Summit 2026
India hosts the AI Impact Summit 2026, aiming to steer global tech economy towards inclusive growth and sustainable development.
AI Impact Summit: Minister says India leads in AI skill-penetration
Union Minister Jitin Prasada has said that India leads the world in artificial intelligence (AI) skill penetration.
Does intermittent fasting actually help you to lose weight?
A major review of scientific evidence found that intermittent fasting is not more effective than traditional diets for weight loss.
WhatsApp Business for iOS now has 'Liquid Glass' interface
WhatsApp has started rolling out its new 'Liquid Glass' interface for the Business app on iOS.
Apple's Siri is getting a major AI upgrade this year
Apple's much-anticipated Siri AI launch faces further delays, with the release now expected later this year, despite earlier predictions of a spring launch.
This Indian lab technique can help save women's fertility
Bengaluru-based scientists are exploring a method to save naturally lost eggs in the ovary, potentially aiding fertility preservation in cancer patients.
AI Summit: InVideo, Google parter to revamp AI filmmaking
InVideo, a leading AI-powered video creation platform, has announced an expanded partnership with Google Cloud.
Gen AI boosts productivity 10x at Lenskart, says CEO
Eyewear retailer Lenskart is leveraging artificial intelligence (AI) to revolutionize its operations.
OpenAI hires Peter Steinberger, creator of AI chat tool OpenClaw
OpenAI has hired Peter Steinberger, the founder of OpenClaw and creator of AI-only social media platform Moltbook, to lead its next generation personal agents.
How a DRAM price hike will impact your tech purchases
The increasing demand for memory chips by AI data centers is exacerbating a global chip shortage, impacting various industries from smartphones to automobiles.
d-Matrix raises $275 million to accelerate AI inference
Indian-born founders of d-Matrix, Sid Sheth and Sudeep Bhoja, are leading the shift towards AI inference, redefining the economics of AI deployment.
Google Cloud, Invideo to launch AI tools for filmmaking
Invideo and Google Cloud have announced an expanded partnership, introducing a suite of AI-powered filmmaking workflows designed for long-form cinematic storytelling.
ChatGPT has 100M weekly active users in India: Sam Altman
OpenAI's CEO Sam Altman has revealed that India is one of the company's largest markets, with a whopping 100 million weekly active ChatGPT users.
Daniela Amodei: 'As AI gets smarter, human traits matter more'
Anthropic President Daniela Amodei suggests that as AI increasingly replaces coders, the study of humanities will become more crucial than ever before.
Apple's cheapest MacBook with iPhone chip to launch in March
Apple is reportedly gearing up to launch its most affordable MacBook yet, according to a Bloomberg report by Mark Gurman.
India AI Impact Summit begins today: How to watch online
India is gearing up to host the AI Impact Summit 2026 at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi. The five-day event will start today and end on February 20.
How India's new AI framework targets risks, bias and misuse
Ahead of the five-day AI Impact Summit 2026, the Indian government has unveiled its first set of comprehensive artificial intelligence (AI) governance guidelines.
OpenAI hires OpenClaw creator to build next-gen AI agents
Peter Steinberger, the mind behind the open-source AI agent OpenClaw, has announced his decision to join OpenAI.
India AI Impact Summit starts today: What to expect
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the India AI Impact Summit 2026 later today.
'Matter of pride': Modi welcomes delegates to AI-India Summit 2026
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday welcomed global tech leaders to the AI-India Impact Summit 2026 in New Delhi.
Generative AI speeds up work, but raises burnout risks
A recent study indicates that generative AI tools intensify work by accelerating tasks and expanding job responsibilities, contrary to the common belief of reducing workload.
This wrist wearable tracks your hormones in real time
A wearable device, developed by startup 'Clair', aims to monitor women's hormones in real-time, potentially transforming fertility treatments and women's health understanding.
India issues 1st-ever AI guidelines ahead of AI impact summit
India has launched its first comprehensive artificial intelligence governance framework ahead of the Impact Summit 2026, aiming to balance innovation with safeguards.
OpenAI hires creator of popular personal AI agent, OpenClaw
OpenAI's chief, Sam Altman, announced the addition of Peter Steinberger, creator of the AI program OpenClaw, to drive the development of next-generation AI personal agents.
Intermittent fasting no better than regular diets: Study
Intermittent fasting is not superior to conventional diets for weight loss, according to a comprehensive review of global studies.
India AI Impact Summit 2026: How to attend
The global AI Summit in India, set to be inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, will likely see participation from tech CEOs like Jensen Huang and Sundar Pichai.
India AI Impact Summit starts today: What to expect
The AI Impact Summit 2026 begins today in New Delhi, aiming to showcase India's capabilities in creating real-world artificial intelligence solutions.
UK to regulate private AI chatbots like public ones
The UK government is set to impose hefty fines or bans on AI chatbot creators whose products expose children to harmful content, as part of changes in the law.
Google Gemini gets a new look on Android
Gemini for Android has updated its chat page to prioritize sharing and overflow menu actions, while the iOS version has enlarged the Gemini spark icon.
Apple to launch new HomePod mini, home hub in 2026
Apple is gearing up for a major expansion in the smart home market with three new products slated for release in 2026.
Android 17's release schedule is now out
Google has announced an accelerated release schedule for Android 17, the next version of its mobile operating system.
Gboard for Android gets an upgrade: What has changed?
Google has introduced a new quality-of-life improvement in its Gboard app for Android.
Sarvam AI introduces 'Sarvam Edge': AI that works offline
Indian artificial intelligence (AI) start-up Sarvam AI has announced the launch of its innovative on-device AI stack, Sarvam Edge.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
India to build massive 'data city' to power AI ambitions
India is gearing up to build a massive "data city" in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh.
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.