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Intel welcomes NVIDIA's new AI PC chip, stresses PC innovation
Intel views Nvidia's new AI-focused PC chip as a positive development, emphasizing its own market strength and AI growth opportunities at the Computex show in Taipei.
Amazon Music launches Unlimited in India, Prime users face ads
Amazon will play “limited ads” for Prime members in India starting July 2. The company also launched an Unlimited plan offering ad-free music and premium features.
Anthropic and Snowflake integrate Claude into Cortex AI for workplaces
Anthropic and Snowflake highlighted their growing partnership, emphasizing enterprise adoption of AI offerings like Claude in Snowflake Cortex AI.
Hisense launches U7SE Mini-LED TVs in India from ₹63,990
Hisense has unveiled its U7SE Mini-LED TV lineup in India, featuring advanced display technology, gaming enhancements, and smart capabilities, with prices starting at ₹63,990.
ET Most Innovative AI Product Awards 2026 spotlight legal AI
AI-powered legal technology is revolutionising legal research, compliance, and contract management by enhancing efficiency and decision-making.
Serum Institute to manufacture Ebola vaccine developed by Oxford University
The Serum Institute of India (SII) will manufacture clinical trial doses of an experimental Ebola vaccine developed by the University of Oxford.
ViewSonic launches IN05 4K ViewBoards for Indian schools and colleges
ViewSonic has unveiled its IN05 series ViewBoard 4K interactive displays in India, featuring Android 16, AI tools like Ask AI and Circle Go, and up to 86-inch screen sizes.
ASUS unveils ROG Xbox Ally X20 marking ROG's 20th anniversary
Asus introduced the ROG Xbox Ally X20 at Computex 2026, featuring a larger 7.4-inch OLED display and a striking black-and-gold design to mark 20 years of ROG.
Counterpoint Research says mobile shipments will fall nearly 14%
A worsening global chip shortage is driving up smartphone prices, with budget models hit hardest as manufacturers prioritize high-demand AI chips over affordable device production.
ASUS unveils ProArt at Computex 2026 with NVIDIA RTX Spark
Asus introduced the ProArt P16, P14 laptops, and Mini PC powered by Nvidia RTX Spark at Computex 2026, designed for AI-driven creative workloads and advanced local AI processing.
Jeff Bezos's Blue Origin faces major setback after rocket explosion
Blue Origin, the space company founded by Jeff Bezos, is facing a major setback after a rocket explosion damaged its launchpad.
Microsoft phases out Anthropic's Claude Code, shifts to Copilot CLI
Microsoft is ending most Claude Code licenses by June 30, citing toolchain unification, but cost-cutting ahead of its fiscal year-end appears to be the real driver.
University of Birmingham uses perovskite catalyst to cut hydrogen temperatures
Scientists at the University of Birmingham developed a low-temperature hydrogen production method using a perovskite catalyst, cutting energy costs significantly.
GoPro warns of 'substantial doubt' amid soaring memory chip prices
GoPro faces financial uncertainty as soaring AI-driven memory costs and declining sales pressure the company, prompting layoffs and efforts to secure financing to avoid default.
Chennai's Agnikul Cosmos successfully tests fully 3-D printed Agnite engine
Agnikul Cosmos has successfully tested the quick-start capability of its fully 3D-printed Agnite rocket engine, marking a major breakthrough in India's private space sector.
Arizona State University test may spot autism at age 2
A new study reveals a promising urine test that could identify autism-related markers in children as young as two, potentially accelerating early intervention efforts.
iPhone Fold still on track for September launch
The highly anticipated iPhone Fold is still on track for a September 2026 release, despite rumors of production problems.
Apple's new iOS 27 feature could make bill splitting easier
Apple is working on a new feature for iOS 27 that will make splitting bills easier.
The first NVIDIA RTX Spark laptops are coming soon
NVIDIA has officially announced its first consumer PC chip, the RTX Spark.
WhatsApp developing 'Scam alert' to flag suspicious unknown contact messages
WhatsApp is developing a Scam Alert feature to detect suspicious messages locally on users' devices, ensuring end-to-end encryption while helping prevent online fraud.
NVIDIA launches RTX Spark Arm laptop platform at Computex 2026
Nvidia's RTX Spark platform debuts in laptops from Microsoft, Asus, Dell, HP, Lenovo, and MSI this fall, promising AI performance and sleek designs.
Microsoft Build 2026 starts today: What to expect
Microsoft's Build conference is set to kick off in San Francisco today. The event marks a strategic shift for the tech giant as it continues its transformation into an AI-focused company.
How hackers used Meta AI flaw to hijack Instagram accounts
Several Instagram users have reported losing access to their accounts after hackers exploited a vulnerability in Meta's AI-powered support assistant.
Apple to unveil iPhone bill splitting in Wallet at WWDC
Apple is introducing a new iPhone feature that lets users split bills by photographing receipts, aiming to challenge third-party apps and expand its financial tools.
Walmart takes on Samsung Frame with new art TV
Walmart has launched a new line of Onn-branded televisions, all powered by Google TV. The range starts at an affordable price of $248.
Blue Origin New Glenn explosion may delay Amazon internet satellites
A Blue Origin rocket explosion during an engine test has severely damaged its launch pad, causing months-long delays and jeopardizing Amazon's satellite deployment timeline.
Mo Gawdat says AGI could arrive as early as 2027
Former Google X chief Mo Gawdat predicts AI will disrupt industries, eliminate jobs, and reshape society by 2027, urging preparation for widespread economic and social changes.
Amazon Music India launches Amazon Music Unlimited on 2 June 2026; free ad-supported tier to go live in July 2026
Amazon Music India introduces a three-tiered pricing model, including a free ad-supported tier, to attract non-Prime users and diversify its consumer base.
NASA releases image of black hole in distant spiral galaxy
NASA's Chandra and Webb telescopes revealed a supermassive black hole, 60 million light-years away, actively consuming gas and dust while weighing two million times our Sun.
Amivantamab shows promise for advanced head and neck cancers
A new injectable drug, amivantamab, has shown unprecedented success in shrinking or erasing tumors in patients with treatment-resistant cancers during a global trial.
Screenless health tracker market gaining ground in India could double
Screenless wristbands are gaining traction in India due to their distraction-free health tracking, advanced wellness features, and seamless integration into daily lifestyles.
Salesforce's Pathak: AI could handle half of enterprise data management
Salesforce SVP Gaurav Pathak predicts AI could automate up to 50% of enterprise data management tasks within 18 months, enabling employees to focus on strategic initiatives.
Palo Alto Networks warns AI attacks could become more accessible
Palo Alto Networks warns that advanced AI-driven cyberattacks could become widely accessible within months, urging enterprises to adopt rapid, AI-assisted security measures.
Google releases June 2026 Android updates adding developer tools, upgrades
Google's June 2026 system updates introduce enhanced password management, refreshed Play Store designs, and new developer tools for Maps integration across apps.
Google Photos rolls out 'Incremental Takeout for Photos' exporting changes
Google Photos now supports scheduled exports of newly-added content, allowing users to save time and storage by exporting only new photos and videos after an initial full backup.
Study finds Aedes aegypti mosquitoes associate DEET smell with blood
A new study reveals that repeated exposure to DEET may cause mosquitoes to associate its smell with food, potentially reducing its effectiveness as a repellent over time.
Amena Faruqi's team finds planetary masses from dusty rings
Astronomers have developed a method to estimate exoplanet masses by analyzing the dust rings they create in protoplanetary disks, revealing hidden planetary characteristics.
Scientists observe photons spending negative time in rubidium cloud
A groundbreaking quantum experiment observed photons exhibiting negative dwell time while passing through rubidium atoms, challenging classical notions of time.
Google rolls out Android 17 beta 4.1 to Pixel devices
Google has released the Android 17 Beta 4.1 update for Pixel devices, addressing key bugs and featuring the May 2026 security patch ahead of the stable launch.
This Finnish facility can store spent nuclear fuel for 100,000-years
Finland is on the verge of becoming the world's first country to start permanent underground storage of spent nuclear fuel.
Why Google may release 32M lab-bred mosquitoes in Florida, California
Google has sought federal approval to release 32 million lab-bred male mosquitoes in Florida and California over the next two years.
This start-up founder spent ₹12.3L on OpenAI's Codex in 1-month
Dan Shipper, the Co-founder and CEO of AI-focused start-up Every, has revealed that he spent nearly $13,000 (₹12.3 lakh) on OpenAI's Codex in just one month.
ASUS launches ROG Ally X20 with OLED display, AMD chip
ASUS has unveiled its latest handheld gaming PC, the ROG Ally X20, at Computex 2026.
Intel launches new Xeon chips for AI data centers
Intel has unveiled a new range of data center products, including next-generation Xeon processors and updates to its AI accelerator roadmap.
Tokyo to get Google's 1st physical store outside US
Google has announced its plan to open the first-ever physical store outside the US, in Tokyo, Japan.
Samsung is now world's largest supplier of chips for cars
Samsung Electronics has dethroned Micron Technology to become the world's leading supplier of automotive memory chips.
MiniMax's new M3 AI model can outperform OpenAI GPT-5.5
Chinese artificial intelligence start-up, MiniMax, has launched its flagship AI model, M3.
NVIDIA bets on AI PCs with its RTX Spark chip
NVIDIA has unveiled its latest innovation, the RTX Spark chip, at Computex in Taipei.
This drug can double survival time for pancreatic cancer patients
A new clinical trial has revealed that a daily pill can double the survival time of patients suffering from pancreatic cancer, one of the deadliest forms of the disease.
NVIDIA and China's Unitree are making a humanoid robot
NVIDIA has teamed up with Chinese robotics leader Unitree Robotics and Singapore-based robotic hand manufacturer Sharpa.
After AI tools, OpenAI now wants to make robots
OpenAI, the company behind ChatGPT, is expanding its horizons beyond software and conversational AI into physical robotics.
Microsoft's most powerful laptop runs on NVIDIA's first PC chip
Microsoft has unveiled its latest flagship device, the Surface Laptop Ultra.
NVIDIA's new PCs are designed for AI agents
NVIDIA has unveiled its first-ever personal computers specifically designed for artificial intelligence (AI) agents.
Malaysia bans social media for children under 16
Malaysia has implemented rules banning children under the age of 16 from using social media accounts.
Dell takes on Apple MacBook Neo with new $700 laptop
Dell has unveiled its latest laptop, the XPS 13, a direct competitor to Apple's MacBook Neo.
Apple begins work on iOS 28 for 20th anniversary iPhone
Apple has begun work on its next major operating system updates for 2027, including iOS 28, iPadOS 28, and macOS 28.
Apple plans to disrupt glasses the way it changed smartwatches
Apple is gearing up to take on the entire eyewear industry, not just Meta, with its upcoming smart glasses.
When Apple's next-generation Siri will arrive on your iPhone
Apple is gearing up to unveil the latest iterations of its operating systems, including iOS 27 and macOS 27, at the upcoming Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) in Cupertino.
CBSE admits vulnerabilities in OnMark portal, says 'issues contained'
The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has confirmed that the vulnerabilities in its OnMark portal have been contained.
Sarvam AI cuts Vision platform prices after rapid adoption
Indian artificial intelligence (AI) start-up Sarvam AI has slashed the price of its document intelligence platform, Sarvam Vision.
Why ISRO, Jal Shakti ministry will sign an MoU tomorrow
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) and the Ministry of Jal Shakti are set to sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU).
This jab can melt away tumors in cancer patients
A revolutionary cancer treatment, a triple-action jab called amivantamab, has shown unprecedented results in an international trial.
Microsoft GitHub Copilot's new billing model sparks outrage among developers
Microsoft has announced a major shift in its billing strategy for GitHub Copilot, the AI-powered coding assistant.
Microsoft faces backlash over action against researcher sharing exploit code
Microsoft is facing flak for its action against a security researcher who publicly shared proof-of-concept code for software vulnerabilities.
This multi-cancer blood test might not be useful after all
A groundbreaking blood test, touted as a major advancement in oncology, has failed to achieve its primary goal in a large-scale clinical trial.
This algorithm may allow drones to autonomously kill humans
A team of researchers from Northwestern China has developed a revolutionary algorithm, HG-STR (Heterogeneous Graph Spatio-Temporal Reasoning), that could change the face of drone warfare.
Government launches AI chatbot 'Samadhan Didi' to address citizen complaints
The Indian government has launched an artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot called 'Samadhan Didi' to help citizens file complaints against government departments.