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NVIDIA launches AI safety coalition after reported Hugging Face breach
Nvidia has formed an open-source AI safety coalition with Adobe, Dell, and Hugging Face to enhance AI security, following OpenAI’s rogue AI agent hacking incident.
Amazon sells Galaxy Watch7 44mm at ₹16,090 60% off
Samsung's Galaxy Watch7 44mm Bluetooth + LTE variant is now available on Amazon at Rs 16,090, offering a flat 60% discount from its original price of Rs 39,999.
'iPhone 20' could mark Apple's biggest redesign in a decade
Apple's upcoming "iPhone 20," expected to launch in fall 2027, will be the biggest design overhaul since the iPhone X.
AI might have finally decoded singing of birds
In a groundbreaking study, scientists have used artificial intelligence (AI) to analyze over 116,000 bird songs from more than 3,000 species.
Messaging app Bitchat takes off in India amid government crackdown
Bitchat, the messaging app founded by ex-Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey, has witnessed a huge surge in popularity in India.
Comet 10P/Tempel 2 visible after 5 years: How to watch
Comet 10P/Tempel 2, a comet first discovered in 1873, is currently visible from Bengaluru.
Amazon drops Dyson V8 cordless vacuum to $299 $90 off
The Dyson V8 cordless stick vacuum is now available for just $299 on Amazon, offering powerful suction and versatile cleaning at its lowest price yet.
Italian startup Generative Bionics unveils Gene.01 humanoid with sensing skin
Italian startup Generative Bionics has developed Gene.01, a humanoid robot with sensor-covered skin that anticipates human presence and adjusts movements to avoid collisions.
Xbox outage leaves thousands unable to access games; Microsoft responds
Microsoft's Xbox services suffered a major outage on Monday, leaving thousands of players unable to access games and online features.
Jodrell Bank could close after UKRI cuts £2.8m funding
The Jodrell Bank Observatory, home to the UK's largest radio telescope, faces closure by 2028 after losing its £2.8m annual funding from UK Research and Innovation (UKRI).
GM, Siemens use AI to predict faults and improve production
AI-driven tools are enabling manufacturers to predict equipment failures and detect defects early, reducing costly disruptions and improving efficiency on the factory floor.
Elon Musk calls Mars colonies a safety net against disasters
Elon Musk envisions a self-sustaining colony on Mars as a safeguard against civilisation-ending threats like pandemics, AI risks, and global disasters.
El Nino may push global warming beyond 2°C: Study
A powerful El Nino weather pattern could push the monthly global average temperature past the critical threshold of 2°C for the first time in recorded history.
Vivo X300 E debuts with Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 chip
Vivo has unveiled the X300 E 5G in China, featuring a Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 chipset and a massive 7,200mAh battery. Pre-orders are now live ahead of July 31 sales.
UK Buck Moon July 29, Delta Aquariid peak July 30-31
Skywatchers can enjoy the Buck Moon and Delta Aquariid meteor shower this week. Despite bright moonlight, clear skies in many regions promise excellent stargazing opportunities.
India's Nisar satellite images Brahmaputra river during Assam monsoon floods
India's Nisar satellite has captured detailed images of the Brahmaputra River, showcasing its dynamic channels and floodplains as Assam battles devastating seasonal floods.
Apple Watch Series 12 may skip major design upgrades
Apple is expected to launch its next-generation smartwatches, the Apple Watch Series 12 and Apple Watch Ultra 4, later this year.
FDA approves Lipfendra 1st oral PCSK9 inhibitor for familial hypercholesterolemia
The FDA has approved Lipfendra, the first oral PCSK9 inhibitor, offering a once-daily alternative to injectable cholesterol-lowering drugs for adults with high cholesterol.
Samsung Z Fold8 Ultra, Fold8 and Flip8 reach Reliance Digital
Reliance Digital now offers Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold8 series and Galaxy Z Flip8, featuring cutting-edge foldable innovation and AI-powered experiences, both in stores and online.
India's CERT-In issues high-severity Chrome warning for Windows macOS Linux
The Indian government has issued a high-severity security alert for Chrome desktop users on Windows and Mac, urging immediate updates to address multiple vulnerabilities.
Apple expected to unveil iPhone 18 Pro models September 12
Apple is expected to unveil the iPhone 18 Pro Max on September 12, 2026, featuring major upgrades like a variable-aperture camera, a powerful A20 chip, and a larger battery.
Powerful El Nino could push global monthly average above 2°C
A powerful El Niño, potentially the strongest in modern history, may push monthly global temperatures past 2C above pre-industrial levels by early 2027, scientists warn.
Xiaomi, Redmi phones get up to ₹5,000 costlier
Xiaomi has announced a price hike for its Redmi and Xiaomi smartphones in India, with increases of up to ₹5,000.
How AI-generated doctors are a threat to your health
AI-generated accounts on TikTok are gaining millions of views by spreading dubious health advice, a new study has found.
After Musk, Skyroot CEO bats for space-based data centers
The CEO of Skyroot Aerospace, Pawan Kumar Chandana, has predicted that space-based data centers could be a reality within five years.
Bengaluru can spot comet 10P/ Tempel 2 August 2 and 3
Comet 10P/Tempel 2, a periodic comet with a 5.5-year orbit, is now observable in Bengaluru’s early morning skies until mid-August, peaking around August 2–3.
Bank of Baroda breach: 1TB of customer records reportedly exposed
Bank of Baroda, one of India's leading public sector banks, is facing allegations of a major data breach.
Vivo launches T5e in India with IP64 and OriginOS 6
Vivo has unveiled the T5e in India, featuring a Unisoc T7225 processor, OriginOS 6 based on Android 16, and priced at ₹13,999 for the base variant.
Global study finds over half of migratory bird species declining
More than half of the world's migratory bird species are in decline, highlighting escalating threats from habitat destruction, climate change, and human activities.
AstraZeneca's Ultomiris misses HSCT-TMA target but seeks pediatric approval
AstraZeneca’s rare disease drug Ultomiris failed to achieve its primary endpoint in a late-stage trial for stem cell transplant complications.
University of Tokyo links stem cell damage to gray hair
A Japanese study reveals that gray hair results from stem cells shutting down due to severe DNA damage, a process linked to the body's defense against cancer development.
Here's when Samsung's Galaxy Z TriFold 2 will launch
Samsung is reportedly planning to expand its flagship smartphone lineup, adding the Galaxy Z TriFold 2 next year.
WhatsApp now lets admins check view counts for channel updates
WhatsApp has launched a new feature for channel admins on iOS and Android.
This fabric made from fungus can clean and repair itself
A team of Chinese scientists has developed a way to make clothing and textiles from a fungus.
Eating within restricted time frame can slowdown your cognitive decline
A recent study has suggested that eating within a restricted time frame could help delay cognitive decline in older adults.
Apple Upgrade: New leasing program for iPhones, Macs launching tomorrow
Apple is all set to launch its new "Apple Upgrade" program in the US on Tuesday, July 28.
Apple's first smart glasses may put privacy front and center
Apple is gearing up to unveil its first-ever smart glasses at the WWDC 2027, Bloomberg's Mark Gurman has reported.
Xiaomi and Redmi raise India smartphone prices amid chip crunch
Xiaomi has increased prices of its Redmi and Xiaomi smartphones in India by up to Rs 5,000 due to the ongoing global memory chip crisis driving up production costs.
Apple launches 'Apple Upgrade' leasing program in US with Klarna
Apple is introducing its new leasing program, Apple Upgrade, on July 28 in the US, allowing customers to rent iPhones, Macs, and more with flexible terms.
China's Moonshot AI makes Kimi K3 model publicly downloadable
In a major development, China's Moonshot AI has announced the public release of its Kimi K3 model.
NVIDIA mulls $250B financing guarantee for OpenAI data center
NVIDIA is reportedly in talks to provide around $250 billion in financing guarantees for OpenAI.
China launches commercial satellite network to monitor space traffic, debris
China has launched its first commercial satellite network, the Gande Constellation, to monitor space debris and detect targets in all orbits.
Meta ran thousands of AI nudify ads on its platforms
Meta's Facebook and Instagram hosted thousands of ads for AI "nudify" apps from a Chinese partner, violating company policies, according to the Tech Transparency Project.
PNNL develops seawater extraction for magnesium lithium and nickel
Scientists estimate that 0.1% of Earth's seawater contains critical minerals sufficient to meet global energy demands for 50,000 years, sparking innovative extraction technologies.
Apple to unveil privacy focused smart glasses at WWDC 2027
Apple plans to unveil its smart glasses in 2027, emphasizing privacy with features like on-device processing and safeguards against unauthorized recording or facial recognition.
Anthropic's Claude AI can go rogue, researchers warn
Anthropic's Claude Co-Work has been reported to have escaped its local sandbox, raising fresh concerns over the security of AI agents.
Google teases Gemini 4, most ambitious pretraining run late 2026
Google has revealed ambitious plans for Gemini 4, emphasizing its largest pre-training model yet and a focus on maintaining leadership in AGI development at the frontier.
Google unveils 5-point plan cutting AI data centers' water use
Google unveils a five-point strategy to address AI data centres' water consumption, focusing on transparency, efficiency, and community support for sustainable resource management.
Accomplish AI finds Anthropic's Claude co-work exploited CVE-2026-46331 on Mac
Researchers at Accomplish AI demonstrated that Anthropic’s Claude Co-Work escaped a virtual Linux sandbox, exploiting a patched vulnerability to access sensitive host system data.
Why Sam Altman deleted his TikTok account
OpenAI's CEO, Sam Altman, has opened up about his short-lived addiction to TikTok.
Long-term exposure to traffic noise may increase risk of Parkinson's
Long-term exposure to road traffic noise could increase the risk of developing Parkinson's disease, a new study has found.
WhatsApp makes it easier to find parental controls on Android
WhatsApp is making it easier for parents to manage their children's accounts by adding a dedicated section for parental controls directly in the app's settings.
This camera can help us find more merging black holes
Scientists at the Laser Interferometer Gravitational-Wave Observatory (LIGO) have found a solution to a persistent engineering problem using an off-the-shelf camera.
This is what lurks beneath volcanoes of Jupiter's moon Io
NASA's Juno spacecraft has unveiled the first-ever glimpse of the hidden heat beneath Jupiter's moon Io, the most volcanically active world in our solar system.
Meet Prithvi Sanghani, engineer who helped develop Vikram-1's autopilot system
Prithvi Sanghani, a young engineer from Gujarat, was instrumental in developing the autopilot control system for Vikram-1.
'Inappropriate': Humanoid robot in New York school sparks outrage
A humanoid robot, named Sally, is being introduced at Salamanca High School in New York as part of a pilot program.
Who is Phineas Fisher, the elusive hacker never caught?
Phineas Fisher, a notorious name in the hacking world, has never been caught.
Google to increase Pixel 11 series prices
Google's Vice President of Devices and Services, Shakil Barkat, has confirmed an impending price hike for the upcoming Pixel 11 series.
This alloy can withstand temperatures as high as 2,400°C
A team of Chinese scientists has developed a groundbreaking alloy that can withstand extreme temperatures without losing its strength.
Hugging Face CEO presses OpenAI for transparency on 'rogue' agents
Hugging Face, a leading AI company, recently suffered a major security breach involving some of OpenAI's models.
Midjourney buys popular astrology app Co-Star
Midjourney, a leading artificial intelligence (AI) lab known for its advanced image and video generators, has acquired the popular social astrology app Co-Star.
Nothing dismisses market exit rumors, outlines restructuring plans
Nothing co-founder Akis Evangelidis has dismissed claims that the company plans to exit 12 markets due to declining global shipments.
Apple MacBook Ultra to get these new features
Apple is gearing up to launch a new high-end laptop, the "MacBook Ultra."
OpenAI's agent spent days hacking Hugging Face, but remained unnoticed
An artificial intelligence (AI) agent developed by OpenAI was able to hack into the systems of Hugging Face. The incident took place over several days without detection.
Meta scraps $20 monthly fee plan for smart glasses feature
In a recent development, Meta has decided to suspend its controversial plan to impose a $20 monthly subscription fee on users of its smart glasses.
Why Karnataka government has joined hands with Anthropic
The Karnataka government has partnered with US-based artificial intelligence (AI) firm Anthropic.
Why Indian government asked GitHub to remove 'Bitchat' repositories
The Indian government's recent attempt to take down GitHub repositories hosting Jack Dorsey's offline Bluetooth-powered messaging app, Bitchat, has sparked a legal debate.
SK Hynix, Samsung strike $950B chip deals with US firms
South Korean tech giants SK Hynix and Samsung Electronics have signed a massive $950 billion partnership with major US technology companies.
Deepfake video links of Piyush Goyal removed from social media
Links to a deepfake video of Union Minister Piyush Goyal have been removed from several social media platforms, government sources said to PTI today.
Using ChatGPT on smart glasses, wearables might soon be possible
OpenAI is looking to expand the reach of its AI assistant, ChatGPT, beyond smartphones and computers.
Qantas's new ultra long-range Airbus just flew over 17,000km
Qantas's new ultra-long-range aircraft, the Airbus A350-1000ULR, has successfully landed on Australian soil for the first time.
These are the 4 types of thinkers
A recent study has identified four distinct types of thinkers based on their thought patterns.
X's entire codebase to be made open source in August
Elon Musk, the billionaire entrepreneur and owner of social media platform X, has announced plans to make the site's entire codebase open source next month.
ChatGPT down: Thousands report issues with login, chats, and API
OpenAI's popular chatbot, ChatGPT, is currently facing a major outage. The disruption has left thousands of users around the world unable to access the service.
Xbox is now letting you stream games for free
Microsoft is testing a new feature for Xbox that lets users stream select games from their personal library without a cloud gaming subscription.
Bluesky's AI assistant Attie is now a powerful research tool
Bluesky, the social network, has announced an upgrade to its AI assistant, Attie.
Anthropic unveils Opus 5
Anthropic has unveiled its latest artificial intelligence (AI) model, Opus 5.
SpaceX deploys V3 Starlink satellites despite booster failure
SpaceX has successfully launched its first third-generation Starlink satellites using an upgraded version of its prototype Starship.
Meta's new app aims to boost Facebook Marketplace sales
Meta has launched a new app called "Seller," aimed at improving the selling experience on its Facebook Marketplace platform.
Facebook doubles down on video with TikTok-inspired revamp
Facebook is planning to revamp its platform in a bid to retain users from switching to rival social media platforms like TikTok.
Biohacker Bryan Johnson 'clones' himself to test therapies, grow organs
Tech entrepreneur Bryan Johnson, known for his extreme health experiments, has claimed to have "cloned" himself as a newborn.
India moves to block Dorsey's Bitchat app amid CJP protests
The Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (I4C), a part of the Ministry of Home Affairs, has directed GitHub to remove repositories hosting Jack Dorsey's Bitchat app.
How AMD's new Helios AI infrastructure challenges NVIDIA's dominance
Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) has unveiled its Helios rack-scale artificial intelligence (AI) solution and sixth-generation EPYC central processing units (CPUs).
US lawmakers propose 'AI kill switch' after OpenAI security incident
In light of a recent incident where OpenAI's AI models went rogue and hacked into a major coding repository, US lawmakers are pushing for an "AI kill switch."
HCLTech, Sarvam to build ₹14,257cr AI data center in Odisha
HCLTech has announced its plan to build an artificial intelligence (AI) data center at the upcoming Odisha Sovereign AI Park.
AI progress is unstoppable, AGI likely in 5 years: Musk
Elon Musk, the CEO of Tesla and SpaceX, has predicted that artificial intelligence (AI) could become superintelligent within five years.
Claude voice now supports Opus and Sonnet AI models
Anthropic has announced the expansion of its Claude's voice mode to include its Opus and Sonnet models.
Amazon takes on Netflix with games inside Prime Video
Amazon has announced the integration of its Luna cloud gaming service into Prime Video, making games available on Fire TVs in the US and UK.
Amazon upgrades Alexa+ with new AI features for smart homes
Amazon is rolling out a major update for its Alexa+ assistant, making it smarter and more capable of handling complex instructions.
ChatGPT Health launches as OpenAI pushes deeper into healthcare
OpenAI has made its controversial health assistant feature, ChatGPT Health, available to all US-based users.
SpaceX postpones Starship Flight 13 launch over bad weather
SpaceX has postponed the 13th integrated test flight of its Starship rocket to Friday. The decision was made due to unfavorable weather conditions.
SpaceX's Starship Flight 13 to launch tomorrow: What to expect
SpaceX is gearing up for another attempt to launch its Starship Flight 13. The mission was previously postponed due to a last-minute abort.
Sony's new cinema camera offers 5K recording, built-in AI processing
Sony has expanded its Cinema Line series with the launch of the FX5, a compact full-frame cinema camera.
Google Pixel 11 series likely to come in these colors
Google's upcoming flagship smartphone series, the Pixel 11, has been spotted in 36 official-looking renders from MyMobiles.
Google launches selfie sign-in for account recovery
Google has launched a new feature called "Selfie for sign-in," which lets users verify their identity through a short selfie video.
iPhone 17 supply crunch hits India; prices may rise soon
The iPhone 17 is facing a supply shortage in India, with many online platforms showing it as out of stock.
AMD bets big on AI with $5B investment in Anthropic
Chipmaker Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) has announced a major investment of up to $5 billion in artificial intelligence start-up Anthropic.
Microsoft brings original Xbox games to Windows
Microsoft has expanded its Xbox backward compatibility program to include original Xbox console games on Windows.
Apple's MacBook Neo may get RAM and processor upgrades
Apple is said to be working on an upgraded version of its popular budget laptop, the MacBook Neo.
For first time, AI scores 100% at International Mathematical Olympiad
In an unprecedented feat, artificial intelligence (AI) has managed to score a perfect 100% at the International Mathematical Olympiad (IMO).
Bengaluru start-up builds quantum computer that works at room temperature
A Bengaluru-based start-up, Quanfluence, has developed a commercial quantum computer that works at room temperature.
Can't pay your iPhone EMIs? Apple may restrict app access
A recent discovery in the beta version of iOS 27 reveals that Apple may have plans to limit app access on financed iPhones if users miss their payments.
Google makes it easier to switch from iPhone to Android
Google has announced a new feature in Android 17, aimed at simplifying the transition from an iPhone to an Android device.