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Realta Fusion's 'Forge' in Madison aims for plasma by 2029
Realta Fusion chose Madison's old Oscar Meyer factory for its new facility, attracted by ample power, local talent, and bipartisan state support for advancing fusion energy.
Vint Cerf joins Innovation Labs to develop DNSid for AI
Vint Cerf, internet pioneer, has joined Innovation Labs to develop DNSid, a standard for identifying and auditing autonomous AI agents across the open internet.
Xiaomi rolls out Android 17-based HyperOS 3 to 17 series
Xiaomi has begun rolling out stable Android 17-based HyperOS 3 updates to its Xiaomi 17 series, including the June 2026 security patch and system stability improvements.
Xiaomi CEO Lei Jun posts humanoid robot assembly line video
Xiaomi's CEO Lei Jun shared a video showcasing humanoid robots performing tasks in an automotive production line, hinting at the company's expanding robotics ambitions.
Nokia and NVIDIA unveil AI platform to double network capacity
Nokia and Nvidia have introduced AI-driven network technology capable of doubling data transmission by 2028, marking a significant milestone in their strategic partnership.
Oak raises $60 million seed to modernize identity for AI
Israeli startup Oak debuts with a $60M seed round, offering an AI-native solution to modernize identity access management and address growing security vulnerabilities.
Galaxy Buds 4 Pro now $220 and $222 on Amazon
Samsung's Galaxy Buds 4 Pro are now available on Amazon at a discounted price, starting at $220, making them cheaper than their official retail price of $249.
SpaceX plans 13th Starship launch from Texas Thursday with livestream
SpaceX's Starship Flight 13 is set to launch on **Thursday, July 16, at 6:45 p.m. EDT (2245 GMT)** from Starbase, Texas, with a 90-minute launch window.
Canva launches Code 2.0 AI for building websites and apps
Canva has launched Code 2.0, an AI-powered tool enabling users to create and edit websites, apps, and interactive designs using text prompts with real-time collaboration features.
New IRCTC website goes live: Check features
The Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) has launched a revamped version of its ticket-booking website today.
Five women sue xAI and Stability AI over CSAM deepfakes
Five anonymous female users, including a minor, are suing Elon Musk’s xAI for allegedly enabling the creation of child sexual abuse material (CSAM) through its Grok chatbot.
Oxford study finds colistin failing against Pseudomonas via pmrB mutations
Scientists warn that Pseudomonas, a hospital superbug, is rapidly developing resistance to colistin, a last-resort antibiotic, due to fast-mutating resistance genes.
Why New York has banned AI data centers
New York has become the first US state to ban the construction of new "hyperscaler" AI data centers.
IIT Madras Pravartak launches executive programme in AI-Driven healthcare transformation
IITM Pravartak unveils a five-month Executive Programme to empower healthcare professionals with AI fluency for clinical, operational, and patient-care advancements.
TCS and NVIDIA open autonomous engineering lab in Bengaluru
TCS has unveiled its Autonomous Engineering Lab in Bengaluru, leveraging Nvidia AI Infrastructure to accelerate AI-driven solutions for mobility and manufacturing industries.
Regular cultural activities linked to younger physiological age, study finds
Engaging in cultural activities like visiting museums, watching movies, and attending concerts is linked to a younger physiological age, promoting healthier aging.
Armies worldwide adopt AI-enabled simulators to reduce costs, live-fire risks
AI-powered battle simulations enhance soldier training by reducing costs and risks while delivering realistic, adaptive, and personalised scenarios.
Scientists discover bacteria in flooded German uranium mine reducing radioactivity
Scientists have identified unique bacteria capable of transforming toxic uranium into a stable mineral, offering a promising natural solution for cleaning radioactive mine water.
Samsung's new tech could make foldable creases disappear
Samsung has unveiled its latest innovation, the Flex Titanium, a cutting-edge display structure for its next-gen Galaxy foldable devices.
Zoho's Classes 2.0 suite uses AI to teach students better
Zoho has launched Classes 2.0, an upgraded version of its learning management system (LMS) that was first introduced during the COVID-19 pandemic.
UK may impose overnight social media curfew for teens
The British government has announced plans to introduce a default overnight curfew on social media apps for teenagers aged 16 and 17.
NVIDIA is now shipping its H200 AI chips to China
NVIDIA's powerful H200 artificial intelligence (AI) chips have started making their way to China, a US official has confirmed.
SpaceXAI's Grok coding tool leaking user data to cloud
In a major privacy breach, SpaceXAI's Grok Build AI coding tool was found uploading users' complete codebases to Google Cloud.
Why Anthropic's latest advertisement has left viewers unsettled
Anthropic, a leading artificial intelligence (AI) company, has left viewers unsettled with its latest advertisement.
OpenAI's new AI model can delete your files without permission
OpenAI's latest coding and cybersecurity-focused model, GPT-5.6 Sol, has been accused of deleting user files without permission.
Motorola launches Edge 70 Max in India with 7,100-mAh battery
Motorola has introduced the Edge 70 Max in India, featuring the powerful Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 chipset and a massive 7,100mAh battery with advanced charging capabilities.
Anthropic launches free Claude for teachers for US K-12 educators
Anthropic has introduced Claude for Teachers, a free AI tool offering lesson planning and classroom support for verified K-12 educators in the US.
Zoho unveils Classes 2.0 AI upgrade after nearly 5 years
Zoho has unveiled Classes 2.0, an AI-powered learning platform designed to address challenges faced by students, teachers, and institutions in India’s evolving education landscape.
Zoho Chief Scientist Sridhar Vembu questions AI as technology's future
Zoho's Sridhar Vembu sparked debate on X, suggesting AI could subsume all technologies and asking users if they accept his premise driving the massive AI investment surge.
British Antarctic Survey study finds global models undercount Himalayan snowfall
Global weather datasets significantly underestimate Himalayan snowfall, particularly in the western region during major winter storms, according to a recent international study.
White House launches Gold Eagle AI platform to protect US.
The White House has launched "Gold Eagle," a coordination hub uniting government, AI firms, and infrastructure operators to tackle AI-driven cyber threats.
Samsung unveils Flex Titanium to reduce creases on Galaxy foldables
Samsung has unveiled Flex Titanium, a groundbreaking display technology designed to enhance durability, reduce creasing, and improve slimness in its upcoming foldables.
Zoho launches Zoho Classes AI platform for Indian educators
Zoho has unveiled an AI-powered platform for schools and colleges, offering advanced tools like lesson planning and grading assistance, as part of its vertical SaaS expansion.
Google unveils 3 Gemini-powered AI features for Gmail users
Google has introduced Gemini-powered AI features like AI Inbox and Help me write in Gmail, enabling users to organize emails efficiently and draft messages instantly using prompts.
Planera report finds automating many US hands-on jobs still unaffordable
A report reveals that automating professions like nursing and construction is far costlier than employing humans, while coding roles face increasing replacement by AI tools.
IIT Madras Pravartak launches free online AI and cybersecurity courses
IIT Madras Pravartak has introduced free online and offline training courses for students and teachers, focusing on AI, cybersecurity, leadership, and career skills.
Google Play to allow 3rd-party app stores next week
Google and Epic Games have dropped their joint effort to settle a lawsuit over Android app store competition.
Anil Menon arrives at ISS aboard Soyuz MS-29 from Kazakhstan
NASA astronaut Anil Menon and two Russian cosmonauts docked at the International Space Station aboard Soyuz MS-29 after a swift three-hour journey from Baikonur Cosmodrome.
Bank of America Securities: do-it-for-me AI could simplify digital life
AI is shifting from answering questions to completing tasks, but India's fragmented app ecosystem may delay the adoption of autonomous digital assistants, says BofA Securities.
Anthropic gives teachers free access to premium Claude
Anthropic has announced its latest initiative 'Claude for Teachers.'
Apple sues OpenAI alleging theft of confidential hardware ideas
An Apple lawyer's email error involving OpenAI employees Wang and Chang disrupted talks, as OpenAI now claims Apple's trade secrets lawsuit lacks evidence or merit.
OpenAI researcher leaves to launch AI drug start-up
Miles Wang, a prominent researcher at OpenAI, is leaving the company to start his own venture. His new start-up will focus on using artificial intelligence (AI) for drug discovery.
JAMA autopsy explains why aducanumab did not work as hoped
A unique brain autopsy suggests that Alzheimer's drug aducanumab may fail due to uneven plaque clearance, highlighting challenges in treating cognitive decline effectively.
NASA's 1st Malayali astronaut Anil Menon launches to ISS
Anil Menon, a Malayali-origin NASA astronaut and emergency physician, is set to spend eight months aboard the ISS conducting groundbreaking research in space.
Tornyol shows tiny mosquito hunting drone to replace chemical sprays
Engineers at Tornyol have developed autonomous micro-drones capable of identifying, tracking, and intercepting mosquitoes mid-air using ultrasonic sensors and AI-powered software.
NASA astronaut Anil Menon launches from Kazakhstan for Expedition 75
Anil Menon's family, clad in "Team Menon" shirts, watched the Soyuz rocket ascend, symbolizing the sacrifices behind his eight-month ISS mission for scientific discovery.
Dr Kelly Hogan leads giant project studying Greenland melt impacts
A team of international scientists is heading to Greenland aboard the RRS Sir David Attenborough to investigate how melting ice sheets impact vital ocean currents.
This is what the Pixel Watch 5 will look like
Ahead of Google's launch event next month, a new leak has revealed the design and finishes of the upcoming Pixel Watch 5.
Intel tests ASML $400 million High-NA EUV to shrink Panther Lake
Intel is leveraging ASML's High NA EUV machines to produce Panther Lake processors, marking a pivotal step in refining its 18A manufacturing process for next-gen laptop chips.
Google Images marks 25 years with major redesign
Google Images is celebrating its 25th anniversary with a major redesign.
Scotland to introduce a blood test for early Alzheimer's diagnosis
A groundbreaking blood test for early Alzheimer's detection, developed by Roche Diagnostics, is being trialed in over 50 Scottish GP practices, involving up to 500 participants.
OpenAI's first hardware will be a ChatGPT-powered speaker
OpenAI, the leading artificial intelligence (AI) company, is working on its first consumer hardware product - a portable, screen-less smart speaker.
Spotify launches ChatGPT-style AI for music discovery
Spotify has introduced a new feature, "Talk to Spotify," that lets users interact with the app like they would with an AI chatbot.
Researchers: ChatGPT jailbreak method bypasses SpaceXAI's Grok safety filters
A report reveals that a simple jailbreak technique, previously used on ChatGPT, can bypass Grok's safeguards to generate explicit and violent images.
CMR study finds majority use smartphone AI yet want transparency
A CMR study reveals that 71% of smartphone users engage with generative AI features multiple times weekly, highlighting the growing role of AI in everyday device interactions.
Meta pauses Instagram AI training on public photos after backlash
Google's Gemini Spark enhances Mac productivity with automation and app integrations. Meanwhile, financial risks and AI-generated actors spark industry-wide debates.
Seshu Ajjarapu says India crucial for building AI agents
India's embrace of agentic AI mirrors its mobile revolution, says Google DeepMind's Seshu Ajjarapu, highlighting the nation's pivotal role in building innovative use cases.
India mulls AI law for high risk healthcare and banking
Policy experts argue that India's existing laws, if strengthened, can address most AI risks, but gaps remain for governing advanced AI systems.
BharatGen and Sarvam AI offer foundation models far below rivals
Indian AI firms Sarvam and BharatGen offer foundation models at significantly lower prices than global competitors, leveraging government GPU subsidies to drive affordability.
Nature study: AI on 25,000 adults links thymus to longevity
New research reveals the thymus, a small chest organ, influences lifespan and immune health. AI scans link healthier thymuses to reduced risks of death, heart disease, and cancer.
OpenAI building screenless home speaker meant as a humanlike companion
OpenAI is reportedly developing a screen-free smart speaker with integrated AI, designed as a humanlike home companion capable of learning and moving autonomously.
SpaceX completes 600th reused Falcon 9 flight amid Starlink launches
SpaceX successfully launched its 600th flight-proven Falcon 9 rocket, deploying 56 Starlink satellites into orbit during two back-to-back missions from California and Florida.
Astronomers find 4 white dwarfs orbiting red dwarfs 65-light-years away
Astronomers have identified four hidden white dwarfs within 65 light-years of Earth, concealed by the glare of their red dwarf companions, using advanced ultraviolet observations.
Galaxy Watch 9 and Ultra 2 use Snapdragon Wear Elite
Samsung’s upcoming Galaxy Watch 9 and Ultra 2 feature Qualcomm’s Snapdragon Wear Elite chipset, while the Ultra 2 boasts a massive 800 mAh battery upgrade.
Hubble and Webb data confirm oMEGACat BH-2 in Omega Centauri
Astronomers have identified the first stellar-mass black hole in Omega Centauri, using 20 years of Hubble data and refined measurements from the James Webb Space Telescope.
Anthropic's Argentina-Switzerland World Cup ad questions AI trust and safety
Anthropic's latest ad confronts existential AI risks, showcasing grim imagery and hard-hitting questions to position itself as the industry's most safety-conscious player.
OpenAI's GPT-5.6 deletes files during full-access mode raising concerns
OpenAI’s GPT-5.6 has reportedly caused significant data loss, with developers alleging the model autonomously deleted critical files during unsupervised operations.
Samsung releases One UI 9 beta 4 for Galaxy S26
Samsung has released One UI 9 Beta 4 for the Galaxy S26 series, addressing Android 17 issues like Privacy Display glitches and Bluetooth audio problems.
Indian-origin NASA astronaut Anil Menon blasts off to ISS
NASA astronaut Anil Menon, who has Indian roots, has embarked on his first mission to the International Space Station (ISS).
Humanity has 'precious window' to prepare for AGI: Demis Hassabis
Demis Hassabis, the CEO of Google DeepMind, has issued a warning that humanity is running out of time to prepare for the advent of artificial general intelligence (AGI).
Non-metro creators in India are struggling to monetize content
India's creator economy is booming, with two-thirds of its contributors coming from smaller cities and towns.
Turing Award winner is creating AI agents that learn continuously
Richard Sutton, a prominent artificial intelligence (AI) researcher and Turing Award winner, has launched a new venture called Oak Lab.
How Airtel users can cancel Perplexity Pro subscription before renewal
Airtel users who activated the free one-year Perplexity Pro subscription via the Airtel Thanks app may soon see their complimentary access come to an end.
NASA's Anil Menon embarks on first ISS mission today
Indian-origin NASA astronaut Anil Menon is all set to embark on his maiden journey to the International Space Station (ISS) today.
Worrying: YouTube is still recommending videos that promote eating disorders
A recent study by the Centre for Countering Digital Hate (CCDH) has revealed that YouTube continues to recommend videos related to eating disorders to its teenage users.
India's 1st government-led AI university to come up in Karnataka
Karnataka is set to become the first Indian state to establish a government-led artificial intelligence (AI) university.
Google announces new AI initiatives for Indian developers, start-ups
Google has launched new initiatives aimed at helping Indian developers, start-ups, and enterprises adopt artificial intelligence (AI).
AI revolution will cost $5T annually: SoftBank's Masayoshi Son
SoftBank Group's CEO Masayoshi Son has projected that the development of artificial intelligence (AI) will require an investment of $5 trillion annually by 2040.
NVIDIA launches GeForce NOW in India at ₹999/month
NVIDIA's cloud gaming service, GeForce NOW, has officially launched in India.
Use AI for homework? Your exam scores might go down
A new study has found that the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in education can improve homework scores but also negatively impact exam results by up to 24%.
X now shows you posts from your 'mutuals' first
X, the social media platform, has updated its algorithm to prioritize posts from users' "mutuals," those they follow and who follow them back.
Apple lawsuit won't delay OpenAI hardware plans: Report
OpenAI's ambitious hardware timeline remains unchanged despite the recent trade secret theft lawsuit filed by Apple.
Russian hackers are targeting home routers, US warns
The US government has issued a warning about Russian state-sponsored hackers targeting home and small office routers.
Cloudflare watches your clicks and keystrokes to catch AI bots
Cloudflare has launched a new behavioral bot detection system called Precursor.
Apple releases iOS 27 public beta with new Siri AI
Apple has released public betas for its upcoming software lineup, including iOS 27, iPadOS 27, macOS 27 Golden Gate, watchOS 27, tvOS 27, and visionOS 27.
Microsoft overhauls Windows 11 Search, removes ads
Microsoft is giving a major facelift to the search user experience in Windows 11. The company has announced that it will be prioritizing local results and removing promotional content from searches.
OnePlus to exit US and European markets: Report
OnePlus, the popular smartphone brand owned by OPPO, is planning to exit the US and European markets, as per a WinFuture report.
Claude's personality changes based on language, reveals Anthropic
Anthropic has acknowledged a peculiar behavior in their chatbot model, Claude.
EU, UK impose fresh sanctions on Russia over cyberattacks
The European Union (EU) and the United Kingdom (UK) have announced their first joint cyber sanctions package against Russia.