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Android 17 gets Apple-style feature to fight motion sickness
Google is slowly rolling out a new feature called Motion Assist with Android 17. The update is currently available for Pixel phones.
Qualcomm's new chip breaks 5GHz clock speed barrier
Qualcomm has announced that its next-generation Oryon CPU will be capable of reaching clock speeds of up to a staggering 5GHz.
OpenAI's head of data centers departs
Chris Malone, the head of data centers at OpenAI, has left the company.
Instagram's new feature turns raw footage into Reels
Instagram has launched a new feature called "First Draft" to simplify the Reels creation process.
Apple's first 2nm chip is here: What does M6 offer?
Apple has unveiled its latest M6 chip for Macs, along with the ultra-powerful M5 Ultra.
OpenAI's new Jalapeno chip beats NVIDIA in key AI tests
OpenAI has unveiled its latest AI chip, Jalapeno, which promises to deliver faster and more efficient results than other systems.
How WhatsApp has made your account more secure
WhatsApp has announced a series of updates aimed at bolstering user account security.
Apple refreshes Mac Mini, Studio for 2026: What has changed?
Apple has refreshed its Mac Mini and Mac Studio lineups with new 2-nanometer chips.
Nothing OS 5.0 arrives with improved design, more AI features
Nothing has unveiled its latest operating system, Nothing OS 5.0, which is built on Android 17.
IIT develops portable device to detect toxicants in water
The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Guwahati has developed a game-changing device, the E-Eye.
This lab-grown human brain can live for nearly 7 years
In a major breakthrough, researchers at Harvard University have successfully grown mini human brain organoids for an unprecedented period of nearly seven years.
Modi government flags 3 fraudulent loan apps on Play Store
The Indian Cybercrime Coordination Centre (I4C), under the Ministry of Home Affairs, has flagged three more fraudulent loan apps on the Play Store.
How much AI do Microsoft employees use?
In a surprising move, Microsoft employees have started disclosing their artificial intelligence (AI) usage.
Xiaomi launches Mijia smart air purifiers starting at ₹8,000
Xiaomi has launched its Mijia smart home brand in India with the introduction of two new products: the Mijia Smart Air Purifier 6 and the Mijia Smart Air Purifier 4 Compact.
Apple iPhone 18 Pro: When will it launch in India?
Apple is expected to unveil the highly anticipated iPhone 18 Pro lineup on September 9, according to Forbes.
Apple bids farewell to Tim Cook
Apple recently hosted a farewell party for its outgoing CEO, Tim Cook. The event took place at Apple Park in Cupertino, California, and was attended by around 200 employees.
After Pixel, GrapheneOS coming to Motorola smartphones in 2027
The GrapheneOS Foundation has announced plans to bring official support for its privacy-focused operating system to select Motorola devices.
UK to train AI models on Ukraine's battlefield data
The United Kingdom has announced a groundbreaking partnership with Ukraine, aimed at harnessing the latter's battlefield data to train artificial intelligence (AI) models.
Alabama launches probe into OpenAI after Hugging Face hack
The Attorney General of Alabama has launched an investigation into OpenAI following the company's alleged negligence in the recent Hugging Face incident.
ChatGPT now lets you create custom stickers for WhatsApp, iMessage
OpenAI has introduced a new feature in ChatGPT, allowing users to create custom sticker packs from their ideas.
Meet Annapurni Subramaniam, first Indian woman to win COSPAR medal
Professor Annapurni Subramaniam, the Director of the Indian Institute of Astrophysics in Bengaluru, has become the first Indian woman to be awarded the COSPAR Vikram Sarabhai Medal.
IBM's new chip runs Arm and Z workloads simultaneously
IBM has unveiled a groundbreaking chip at the annual Hot Chips conference, marking a major shift in mainframe architecture.
Worrying: Chinese hackers are using DeepSeek to scale up operations
Chinese state-affiliated hackers have doubled their cyberattacks by using DeepSeek and other open-source artificial intelligence (AI) models, a report by Taiwanese research firm TeamT5 has revealed.
Amazon raises Echo, Kindle, Fire TV prices by 60%
Amazon has hiked the prices of its popular hardware products by as much as 60%.
OpenAI brings back 5-hour Codex limit for ChatGPT Plus
OpenAI, the company behind ChatGPT, has announced a change in its usage policy. The firm is bringing back a five-hour limit on Codex and ChatGPT Work for Plus subscribers.
Apple reverses Hide My Email domain change after user backlash
Apple has decided not to go ahead with its plan to change the email domain for its iCloud+ Hide My Email feature. The decision comes after concerns from users.
New Zealand proposes social media ban for children under 16
New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has announced a plan to introduce a bill in Parliament, aimed at banning social media use for children under the age of 16.
Samsung Galaxy S27 Ultra leak reveals major camera redesign
Popular tipster Ice Universe has shared a CAD render of Samsung's next-gen flagship, the Galaxy S27 Ultra.
NVIDIA begins full production of Groq 3 LPX AI chip
NVIDIA has announced that its Groq 3 LPX rack is now in full production. The move marks the commercialization of technology from the company's biggest acquisition ever.
Apple may unveil Mac mini, AirPods alongside iPhone 18 Pro
Apple is gearing up for a major product launch, and it looks like the upcoming September event will be more than just an iPhone showcase.
Musk reveals timeline for SpaceX's orbital AI data center
SpaceX plans to launch its first NVIDIA-powered orbital AI systems in Q4 of next year, CEO Elon Musk announced on X.
Google can now build $15B data center in Andhra Pradesh
The Andhra Pradesh High Court has declined to halt the construction of Google's proposed $15 billion data center in Visakhapatnam.
Are Facebook, TikTok promoting recruitment content for armed groups?
Human Rights Watch (HRW) has accused social media giants Facebook and TikTok of failing to stop content from Colombian armed groups that recruits children.
Alibaba launches AI model that turns PDFs into videos
Alibaba has launched its latest AI video-generation model, Wan 3.0.
Laptop catches fire on American Airlines flight, passengers injured
An American Airlines flight from Atlanta to Dallas Fort Worth turned into an in-flight emergency after a passenger's laptop caught fire mid-air.
Why China's new X-ray technique is a gamechanger
Chinese scientists have developed a new tabletop X-ray ghost imaging technique, enabling real-time "see-through" videos of fast-moving objects.
Lunar eclipse on August 28: Why India won't see it
On August 28, 2026, a major lunar event will unfold as the Moon passes through Earth's shadow.
Scientists turn plastic waste into food for astronauts
In a groundbreaking development, researchers have created cookies from upcycled plastic as part of a NASA-funded project. The effort is aimed at feeding astronauts on future space missions.
Why Jeff Dean left Google for an AI start-up
Jeff Dean, a long-serving executive and former chief scientist at Google, has explained his decision to leave the tech giant after 27 years. He is now focused on building his own artificial intelligence (AI) startup, Discovery Loop.
Xiaomi unveils its fastest smartphone chip
Chinese tech giant Xiaomi has unveiled its latest in-house smartphone processor, the Xring O3.
India's semiconductor market to reach $155B by 2031: Report
India's semiconductor market is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 20% and hit $155 billion by 2031, a report by Kotak Mahindra Mutual Fund has said.
Apple may raise iPhone 18 Pro prices by $100
Apple is gearing up to launch its next-generation smartphones, the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max, early next month.
Claude AI faces major outage, affecting multiple services
Anthropic's AI platform, Claude, has been hit by a major outage. The disruption was first reported on Sunday night and has since affected multiple services under the Claude umbrella.
Singapore's new data center runs on living human brain cells
Singapore has unveiled a revolutionary biological data center prototype, the first of its kind in the world.
This AI app can detect depression in new mothers
A team of researchers from the University of Nottingham and Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, are testing a new AI app for detecting signs of depression in pregnant women and new mothers.
Early-stage rectal cancer patients might not require surgery anymore
A groundbreaking international clinical trial has suggested that patients with early-stage rectal cancer may be able to be treated without major surgery or the need for a colostomy bag.
This AI tool can find hidden patterns in breast cancer
A team of researchers from the University of Southampton has developed an artificial intelligence (AI) tool capable of revealing previously unseen patterns in breast cancer.
Wi-Fi 8 could fix the biggest problems with home Wi-Fi
The next generation of Wi-Fi, dubbed Wi-Fi 8, is in the works and it promises to be a major upgrade for home networks.
Apple readies its stores for new smart home products
Apple is revamping the "Avenues" section of its retail stores, a move that signals the launch of its long-rumored Siri-powered HomePod products.
Apple to refresh iMac lineup with M6 chip this year
Apple is gearing up to refresh its iMac lineup with the new M6 chip. The update is expected to be launched before the end of this year, according to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman.
Don't let few players control AI: Sam Altman
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has expressed concerns over the future of artificial intelligence (AI), fearing that it could be dominated by a handful of corporations or individuals.
Twitch, Amazon hit with class action lawsuit over AI training
A Connecticut-based Twitch streamer, Warren Pandiscia, has filed a class action lawsuit against Twitch and Amazon.
ChatGPT may soon let you lock individual chats
OpenAI is reportedly working on a new feature to enhance privacy for ChatGPT users.
Fake GTA 6 leak hides a virus inside
A malicious version of the highly-anticipated Grand Theft Auto VI (GTA 6) has been spotted online.
'MacBook Ultra': What to expect from Apple's first touchscreen laptop
Apple is all set to launch its first touchscreen MacBook, ending a decade-long wait for the feature in its Mac notebook line.
What's 'Android Pulse,' Google's mysterious app that helps debug issues?
Google recently surfaced a first-party Google app called "Android Pulse" on its Play Store.
OpenAI urges California to strengthen AI safety bill
OpenAI has called on California to bolster its groundbreaking artificial intelligence (AI) safety legislation.
DeepMind alumni's AI agent beats OpenAI's GPT-5.5 in research tasks
Inherent, a London-based artificial intelligence (AI) lab founded by former Google DeepMind employees, has announced that its latest AI agent, Faraday, has outperformed larger models from Anthropic and OpenAI.
India to build its own space station by 2035
India is gearing up to build its own space station by 2035, ISRO Chairman Dr. V Narayanan announced on Sunday.
National Space Day: India celebrates achievements in space exploration
India is celebrating National Space Day on August 23, in honor of the historic Chandrayaan-3 mission.
China's Chang'e-7 Moon mission launch delayed
China's highly-anticipated Chang'e-7 lunar mission has been postponed by nearly a month due to bad weather conditions.
No new strain of H1N1 detected in India, says ICMR
The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) has confirmed that there is no new strain of H1N1 (swine flu) in India.
This is what happens when supermassive black holes turn off
Astronomers have discovered a hitherto unseen population of "radio galaxies" with fading "radio lobes."
Cancer treatment breakthrough achieved by doctors in West Bengal
Doctors at Narayana Health in West Bengal have performed a successful Haplo Cord transplant to treat a seven-year-old boy suffering from thalassemia.
This OpenAI leader is worried of 'persistent' AI cyberattacks
Chris Lehane, OpenAI's Chief Global Affairs Officer, has warned of the threat posed by advanced artificial intelligence (AI) models.
Meta's patented privacy shield for smart glasses could prevent snooping
Meta has filed a patent for a "privacy shield" on its smart glasses.
Claude can now draft and send emails
Anthropic's AI agent, Claude, has received a major update in its Gmail and Google Drive integrations.
Meet Ox Alpha, mysterious free AI model drawing developers
A mysterious artificial intelligence (AI) model, dubbed Ox Alpha, is gaining traction among developers.