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UC Berkeley AI detects ECG signal predicting sudden cardiac death
Researchers at UC Berkeley used AI to identify a hidden ECG pattern linked to sudden cardiac death, potentially improving early detection beyond conventional screening methods.
Skyscraper-sized asteroid 99942 Apophis will pass Earth April 13, 2029
The skyscraper-sized asteroid Apophis will safely pass Earth on April 13, 2029, offering billions of people worldwide a rare chance to witness its visible journey across the sky.
AI is moving too fast to regulate: UN chief
United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has sounded the alarm over the rapid development of artificial intelligence (AI).
Skyroot's first orbital launch to honor India's science icons
Skyroot Aerospace's Vikram-I rocket is all set for its maiden orbital flight from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota later this month.
ICAI says no breach of members' and students' records
ICAI has refuted social media claims of a data breach, assuring stakeholders that members' and students' records remain secure under its robust data protection systems.
'Digital arrest' scam: Over ₹4,000cr lost in last 3 years
India's "digital arrest" scam has emerged as one of the country's most devastating cyber frauds.
Apple resumes card payments for App Store purchases in India
Apple has reintroduced credit and debit card payment options for its App Store and iCloud services in India, as per Moneycontrol.
Leaked iPhone 18 Pro hints semi transparent glass September 2026
New leaks reveal the iPhone 18 Pro's thicker design, upgraded A20 Pro chip, and exciting new colors ahead of its anticipated September launch.
Microsoft AI chief says medicine is AI's biggest market
Mustafa Suleyman, the CEO of Microsoft AI, has said that artificial intelligence (AI) is set to revolutionize healthcare. He believes that the technology will make high-quality medical guidance affordable and accessible to all.
Crescent moon to pair with Pleiades star cluster this week
In the early hours of July 11, skywatchers will be treated to a celestial spectacle as the waning crescent moon passes by the stunning Pleiades star cluster.
IITM Pravartak launches 5 month Agentic AI course March 31
Master the future of autonomous intelligence with IITM Pravartak's cutting-edge programme, equipping professionals to design and deploy next-gen Agentic AI systems.
Skyrock Aerospace to launch Vikram-I with gold sculptures this month
Skyroot Aerospace's Vikram-I rocket will carry microscopic gold sculptures of CV Raman, Vikram Sarabhai, and APJ Abdul Kalam into orbit during its maiden launch.
Getting your hands on Apple's foldable iPhone could be tough
Apple's first-ever foldable iPhone is expected to launch in September 2026, but getting your hands on one could be a real challenge.
Pentagon ends $200 million Anthropic partnership over AI use dispute
Unsealed court documents reveal tense exchanges between Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei and Pentagon officials, culminating in the AI company being labeled a "national security threat."
AI helps smaller gigs get discovered, BookMyShow spots bots
AI revolutionizes live entertainment by combating ticket bots, personalizing event discovery, and optimizing operations while preserving the human essence of shared experiences.
Samsung foldable and watch prices leak ahead of Galaxy Unpacked
Pricing details for Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold 8 series, Flip 8, and Watch 9 lineup have surfaced online, revealing expected costs ahead of the upcoming Galaxy Unpacked event.
Hyundai showcases Atlas robot's football skills
Hyundai has showcased its Atlas humanoid robot at the ongoing 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Waning crescent moon meets Pleiades July 11 at 3am.
On 11 July, a waning crescent moon will glide past the Pleiades star cluster, offering a stunning celestial pairing visible from both hemispheres during pre-dawn hours.
Microsoft AI head Mustafa Suleyman: AI could widen medical access
Microsoft AI CEO Mustafa Suleyman envisions AI revolutionizing healthcare by providing affordable, expert-level medical guidance, reducing disparities in care quality globally.
NASA, Katalyst launch link to save Neil Gehrels Swift Observatory
NASA, in collaboration with Katalyst Space Technologies, has launched LINK, a robotic spacecraft designed to extend the life of the aging Neil Gehrels Swift Observatory.
NVIDIA's next-gen AI racks hit production snag
NVIDIA's highly anticipated Kyber rack-scale architecture, designed to house its Rubin Ultra AI chips, has been postponed by over a year to 2028.
Hyundai debuts Atlas at 2026 World Cup, delivers match ball
Hyundai unveiled its advanced Atlas humanoid robot at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, demonstrating football-inspired movements as it gears up for mass production by 2028.
Why AI companions are going offline in China
ByteDance's Doubao and Alibaba's Qwen, two of China's leading consumer-facing artificial intelligence (AI) apps, are disabling their humanlike AI custom agents.
Amazon Prime Day 2026 ends tonight last chance wearables deals
Prime Day 2026 ends tonight, offering massive discounts on smartwatches and earbuds from brands like Samsung, Sony, boAt, and Noise.
Anthropic's Claude-Opus-4.7 and Ian Carroll expose front gate tickets flaw
Anthropic's Claude AI assisted a researcher in identifying a critical flaw in Front Gate Tickets, potentially exposing millions of records.
Apple launching foldable iPhone in September 2026 amid limited supply
Apple's first foldable iPhone, rumored as "iPhone Ultra," may face restricted availability at launch due to limited production, potentially causing delays and higher resale prices.
China advances robotic hands with government support for embodied AI
China is leveraging its manufacturing prowess and embodied AI focus to tackle robotics' toughest challenge: creating dexterous, human-like hands for humanoid robots.
Z.ai's GLM-5.2 challenges OpenAI and Anthropic with cheaper smart agents
Chinese startup Z.ai's GLM-5.2 model is gaining traction for advanced coding and AI capabilities at lower costs, sparking debates on China's growing competitiveness in frontier AI.
TRAI seeks IT Act authority to regulate Truecaller, Hiya, Whoscall
Telecom regulator TRAI is pursuing powers under the IT Act to address violations by call management apps like Truecaller, citing concerns over wrongful spam tagging.
Experts say AI can speed and improve missing persons investigations
AI-powered tools are transforming missing person investigations by enhancing speed and accuracy, enabling real-time analysis of CCTV footage and digital footprints, experts say.
Modi government seeks clarification on WhatsApp usernames by July 9
The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology has extended the deadline for Meta's response on the WhatsApp username issue by three days.
How NHS plans to use AI in its app
The National Health Service (NHS) is set to integrate artificial intelligence (AI) into its app.
China's rare earth industry might have a critical weakness
Despite its dominance in rare earth mining, refining, and exports, China has a major weakness in this sector.
iOS 27 leak hints at Apple's camera-equipped AirPods
Apple is reportedly working on a new version of its popular wireless earbuds, the AirPods Pro 3.
NASA offers cosmic tribute for America's 250th anniversary
NASA has marked America's 250th anniversary by releasing an awe-inspiring image of an ancient star cluster.
ISRO successfully conducts ground test for Gaganyaan mission's rocket
The Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) has successfully conducted the first ground test of the solid motor for its experimental Sub-Orbital Launch Vehicle for Experiments (SOLVE).
ChatGPT can be tricked into generating graphic or violent imagery
The latest publicly available version of ChatGPT can be manipulated into creating sexualized images or depicting scenes of brutal violence, researchers have warned.
This scientist leading future Mars missions once cleaned space toilets
Claire Parfitt, a British scientist with the European Space Agency (ESA), is leading teams for future Mars missions.
Modi inaugurates CG Semi's semiconductor manufacturing plant in Gujarat
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has inaugurated India's third semiconductor manufacturing plant at Sanand, Gujarat.
Why Australia is worried about doctors using AI scribes
The Australian Federal Health Department has raised alarms over the increasing use of artificial intelligence (AI) scribes by doctors.
Is OpenAI serious about its £30B UK data center project?
OpenAI, the company behind ChatGPT, had announced plans for Stargate UK, a multi-billion-pound data center project in the United Kingdom.
Midjourney demands Hollywood reveal AI usage details in legal fight
AI start-up Midjourney is embroiled in a legal battle with three major Hollywood studios: Disney, Universal, and Warner Bros.
Google ad imagines US Founding Fathers using AI for Declaration
In a new commercial, Google imagines what would have happened if the American Founding Fathers had access to its productivity tools.
Government issues notice to Meta over child sexual exploitation ads
The Indian government has issued a notice to Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, over paid advertisements promoting content related to child sexual exploitation and abuse material (CSEAM), NDTV reported, citing sources.
These Chinese robots can detect cables buried under seabed
China is gearing up to export advanced robots capable of detecting marine cables buried under the seabed.
This Indian tech mimics key functions of human placenta
A team of Indian scientists has developed a revolutionary "placenta-on-chip" technology, an artificial model that simulates key functions of the human placenta.
Alibaba's new AI tool can discover superconducting materials
Alibaba Group's Damo Academy has unveiled a groundbreaking artificial intelligence (AI) agent, Elements Claw, that specializes in discovering superconducting materials.
WhatsApp's new green dots show you contacts who are online
WhatsApp has started rolling out a new feature that adds a green dot next to contact names in the chat info screen.
Why Alibaba has banned staff from using Claude Code
Alibaba Group has banned its employees from using Anthropic's Claude Code in the workplace.
ByteDance's new breakthrough could keep current AI boom going
ByteDance, the parent company of TikTok, has made a major discovery in artificial intelligence (AI).
China's new satellite engine is better than US, European counterparts
China has successfully tested a new satellite engine with an unprecedented operating life.
Samsung S26 Ultra drops below ₹1.2L mark on Flipkart
Samsung's flagship smartphone, the Galaxy S26 Ultra, is now available at a discounted price on Flipkart.
Flipkart GOAT sale: iPhone 17 Pro Max drops to ₹1,29,900
Apple's latest flagship, the iPhone 17 Pro Max, is available at a discounted price during Flipkart's ongoing GOAT Sale.
Bryan Johnson reveals he has autoimmune gastritis: What is it
US entrepreneur and biohacker Bryan Johnson has revealed that he suffers from autoimmune gastritis (AIG), a chronic condition where the immune system attacks the acid-producing cells in the stomach.
Google Wallet now shows your Wear OS payment history
Google Wallet has received a major update, allowing users to view their Wear OS smartwatch payment history directly on their Android devices.
iPhone 18 won't support these iOS 27 features
The upcoming iPhone 18 and iPhone 18e models will sport an upgraded RAM of 9GB, a jump from the previous generation's 8GB.
Centre orders Telegram to curb pirated films, OTT content
The Indian government has issued a notice to popular messaging platform Telegram, seeking immediate action against the rampant distribution of pirated films and OTT content.
OnePlus, Realme may ditch their Android skins for OPPO's ColorOS
OnePlus and Realme, two popular smartphone brands under the OPPO umbrella, may soon discontinue their respective Android skins.
Apple's 2026 roadmap includes up to 16 new device launches
Apple is gearing up for one of its busiest product launches in years, with as many as 16 new devices expected by the end of 2026.
Apple Watch Series 12 could add health sensor in band
Apple's upcoming Watch Series 12 is likely to sport a new health sensor, but there's a catch.
India considers dedicated AI law
India is considering the introduction of a dedicated regulatory framework for artificial intelligence (AI).
European politician probing spyware abuses hacked with Pegasus
Stelios Kouloglou, a former member of the European Parliament (MEP) from Greece, was targeted by NSO Group's hacking software while investigating spyware abuses in Europe.
Centre probes Tata Electronics data leak exposing Apple's secrets
The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) has launched an investigation into a data breach at Tata Electronics, a major manufacturing partner for Apple in India.
Planet orbiting dead star could predict our solar system's future
Astronomers have discovered a strange Jupiter-sized exoplanet, WD 1856 b, orbiting a dead white dwarf star.
Centre to summon Meta over child abuse ads on Instagram
Union IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw has asked officials from the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) to summon Meta.
NASA launches mission to tow a space telescope to safety
NASA has successfully launched the LINK satellite to save the aging Neil Gehrels Swift Observatory from falling into Earth's atmosphere.
Centre sends notices to Telegram, Signal over anonymous messaging features
India has issued notices to messaging apps Telegram and Signal, seeking clarification on their measures for protecting users who wish to communicate anonymously.
India's fake website crackdown could hurt legitimate businesses, GoDaddy warns
GoDaddy, the world's largest internet domain seller, has warned that India's crackdown on fake websites impersonating well-known brands could make the internet less safe for legitimate businesses.
Government pulls apps used to turn off moving e-rickshaws
The Indian government has banned three mobile applications, BAT-BMS, Lossigy, and Epoch-i-ion, from the Play Store and App Store.
Instagram promoting child abuse material in India: Report
A recent investigation by BBC Eye has revealed that Instagram has been running paid advertisements promoting child sexual abuse material (CSAM) in India.
Nearly 60% of adults back social media ban for under-16s
A recent survey by the Pew Research Center has revealed that nearly 60% of American adults support a ban on social media use for those under 16 years.
Why Sam Altman wants a US-led global AI forum
Sam Altman, the CEO of OpenAI, has proposed a "US-led international forum" to regulate artificial intelligence (AI) technology.
Leaked video reveals Microsoft explored a dedicated AI OS
A leaked video from 2024 has revealed Microsoft's internal explorations of a dedicated artificial intelligence (AI) operating system (OS).
iOS 27 to detect when user may be getting scammed
Apple has a new framework in its upcoming iOS 27 update, called Trust Insights.
Apple asks court to dismiss copyright lawsuit by YouTube channels
Apple has responded to a class-action lawsuit filed by three popular YouTube channels, a court document viewed by MacRumors reveals.
How a last-minute glitch grounded NASA's telescope rescue mission
A crucial mission to save NASA's Swift Observatory has been postponed due to a last-minute launch problem.
Another cybersecurity breach hits US government
The US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is investigating a major cyberattack on its Homeland Security Information Network (HSIN).
Zuckerberg admits Meta's AI progress is slow
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg has admitted that the development of artificial intelligence (AI) agents is progressing at a slower pace than anticipated.
Amazon's satellite internet service is ready for launch
Amazon has announced that its low-Earth orbit satellite constellation, dubbed Amazon Leo, is now prepared to provide internet services.
Meta's new vibe-coding app lets users build interactive games
Meta is working on a new app called Pocket, expanding its footprint in the gaming industry.
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.
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 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.