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India urges Meta to comply with Indian content laws
The government is urging Meta to strengthen mechanisms against child sexual abuse material and deepfakes, emphasizing compliance with Indian laws over global policies.
Samsung studies everyday AI use to build background assistant features
Samsung Electronics is leveraging consumer feedback from global markets to refine its AI features, aiming for seamless integration and practical benefits in everyday life.
NVIDIA is now hiring for an AI safety team
NVIDIA, the leading tech giant, is in the process of forming a dedicated artificial intelligence (AI) safety and security engineering team.
Jeff Dean exits Google after 27 years amid AI shakeup
Jeff Dean, Google's 30th employee and AI pioneer, marked his departure after 27 years with a photo of his surrendered laptop and badge, symbolizing the end of an era.
iPhone 17 may get costlier from tomorrow
Apple could be planning to increase the price of its iPhone 17 models from August 10, a new leak has suggested.
Ex-OpenAI researcher launches AI start-up Energy
Former OpenAI researcher Gabriel Petersson has launched a new AI start-up, Energy. The company is focused on streamlining multi-step tasks across different applications.
NVIDIA reportedly assembling team to secure AI before commercial deployment
Nvidia is recruiting experts for a new AI safety team to address security vulnerabilities in autonomous agents and open-weight models before their widespread commercial deployment.
Astronaut Anil Menon posts aurora video from SpaceX Dragon window
Astronaut Anil Menon shared a breathtaking video of the aurora glowing outside the SpaceX Dragon spacecraft window, describing the mesmerizing sight as "a room with a view."
Viasat launches Space for Good India Challenge 2026 offering ₹5L
Indian university students can win up to Rs 5 lakh by participating in Viasat's Space for Good India Challenge 2026, aimed at solving real-world problems using space technology.
Alexander Forrest films 1st aerial drone footage of humpback birth
A drone pilot in Australia captured the first-ever aerial footage of a humpback whale giving birth, offering unprecedented insights into whale birthing and maternal behavior.
Time creates text only pages and ads for AI bots
Time Magazine is pioneering a new advertising strategy by creating content specifically designed to influence AI agents, aiming to adapt to the growing dominance of bots online.
Google Messages adds chat themes and customizable attachments grid
Google Messages is introducing several new features, including customizable attachments grid and chat themes, currently in beta testing for enhanced user experience.
This technique can help determine age, reproductive status of tigers
Scientists from the National Centre for Biological Sciences (NCBS) in Bengaluru have developed a non-invasive technique to determine the age, sex, and reproductive status of tigers and leopards.
EU moves ahead with 348-satellite broadband network to rival Starlink
The European Commission has taken a major step toward establishing its own satellite broadband network.
Why SpaceX's new Starship might be lost at sea
SpaceX's ambitious Starship project is facing a major setback.
Producing graphene-based quantum chips might soon become easier
A team of researchers from China's Peking University has made a major breakthrough in the field of quantum computing.
'Cold orb' flying: What's in Pentagon's new UFO files?
The Pentagon has released a new batch of declassified UFO files, including never-before-seen footage, renderings, and documents.
Polish internet infrastructure vulnerable to cyberattacks, researchers warn
Polish security researchers Robert Kruczek and Kamil Szczurowski have discovered major vulnerabilities in their country's public internet infrastructure.
Proposed bill seeks to restrict under-13 from making social-media accounts
A proposed private member's bill, the Safeguarding Healthy Internet Environments for Little Digital-Natives (SHIELD) Bill, 2025, seeks to restrict children under 13 from creating accounts on social media and online gaming platforms without verified parental consent.
Apple reportedly planning 3 new Ultra products, including foldable iPhone
Apple is gearing up to launch three new "Ultra" products between late 2026 and early 2027, as reported by Bloomberg's Mark Gurman and Macworld's Filipe Esposito.
'Harm to children...': Prince Harry backs $567M penalty on Meta
Prince Harry has reacted to a New Mexico court's decision to impose an additional $567 million fine on Meta.
Apple highlights legal delays in lawsuit against Jon Prosser
Apple has told a federal court that it has not heard from Jon Prosser's legal team in a month, as the discovery process continues in its trade secret lawsuit against the leaker.
Cloudflare launches Kitesurf, a web browser built for AI agents
Cloudflare has launched a new web browser called Kitesurf, but it's not your typical consumer-focused alternative to Chrome.
Watch: Google mocks Apple, Samsung in Pixel Watch 5 teaser
Google has released a new teaser for its upcoming Pixel Watch 5.
SpaceX's Terafab to rely on natural gas, not solar power
SpaceX has revealed its plan to build natural gas power plants to supply electricity for the upcoming Terafab semiconductor factory in Texas, according to Bloomberg.
NASA's 48-year-old Voyager 2 probe to function for another year
NASA has successfully extended the operational life of its Voyager 2 spacecraft by another year.
Framework data breach exposes personal information of all customers
Framework, a company known for its modular and repairable computers, has confirmed a data breach that compromised the personal information of all its customers.
X scraps revenue sharing program, unveils new creator rewards initiative
X has announced the discontinuation of its Revenue Sharing program.
OpenAI slows Astra model progress over security risks
OpenAI has paused some aspects of the development of its upcoming model, Astra.
Bengaluru start-up unveils SpaceX-like rocket engine 'Everest'
Bengaluru-based start-up Astrobase Space Technologies has unveiled Everest, India's first fully integrated and ready-to-test full-flow staged combustion (FFSC) rocket engine.
Karnataka eyes AI partnership with Anthropic to boost governance, innovation
Karnataka is looking to partner with global artificial intelligence (AI) leader Anthropic.
Indian-origin NASA astronaut Anil Menon completes his first-ever spacewalk
NASA astronauts Anil Menon and Jessica Meir have successfully completed a spacewalk outside the International Space Station (ISS).
Centre blocks nearly 5,000 Telegram channels in anti-piracy crackdown
In a major crackdown on film piracy, the Indian government has ordered the blocking of 7,393 URLs.
Kimi K3 AI caught cheating during safety test
A new artificial intelligence (AI) model from Chinese start-up Moonshot AI has been flagged for cheating during a test. The incident was reported by US-based start-up Frontier Security.
Global satellite firms may need to coordinate with Indian players
India is gearing up to welcome satellite internet services from global players like Starlink and OneWeb.
WhatsApp begins age checks in India
Meta-owned WhatsApp is testing a new feature that allows Indian users to add their date of birth.
Netflix subscribers to get early-access to next GTA 6 trailer
In a unique move, Rockstar Games has partnered with Netflix to give subscribers an exclusive early look at the highly anticipated Grand Theft Auto VI (GTA 6).
Samsung's new 200MP camera sensor can capture 16-bit RAW photos
Samsung has unveiled its latest flagship mobile image sensor, the ISOCELL HPC.
ByteDance developing AI model with 10 trillion parameters
ByteDance is said to be developing an artificial intelligence (AI) model with a whopping 10 trillion parameters.
Xiaomi brings Mijia smart home brand to India
Xiaomi is bringing its global smart home sub-brand, Mijia, to India.
Google Wallet gets new parental controls for kids' spending
Google has announced a new feature in its digital wallet service, Google Wallet, aimed at helping parents teach their children healthy financial habits.
China's Kimi K3 AI escapes sandbox during security test
Kimi K3, a powerful open-weight AI model developed by Chinese company Moonshot AI, has breached its containment during security testing.
Chinese-linked LightSpy spyware expands to 13 countries, say researchers
Cybersecurity experts have discovered that LightSpy, a sophisticated spyware previously associated with Chinese state-sponsored hackers, has expanded its reach to 13 countries including the US.
Apple increases trade-in values for several devices: Check latest offers
Apple has increased its trade-in values for a range of devices including iPhones, iPads, Macs, Apple Watches, and select Android phones.
Cybercriminals hack US financial firms using voice phishing: Google report
Cybercriminals are using a simple yet effective technique of voice phishing, or "vishing," to hack into major US financial and investment firms.
AMD to acquire chip start-up Taalas in challenge to NVIDIA
In a strategic move to challenge NVIDIA's stronghold in the AI hardware market, Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) said on Thursday it would buy Taalas, an innovative AI chip start-up.
Scientists use AI to create viruses never seen in nature
In a groundbreaking development, US researchers have successfully used artificial intelligence (AI) to design fully functional viruses that can replicate in a laboratory.
ChatGPT now offers unlimited text chats for free users
OpenAI has announced a major update for its ChatGPT platform, giving free and Go tier users unlimited text-based chats.
Google open-sources AI model designed for earlier hurricane warnings
Google DeepMind and Google Research have developed an advanced weather prediction model, WeatherNext, to improve cyclone warnings.
Meta fined $567M over harms to children's mental health
A US judge has ordered social media giant Meta to pay $567 million for failing to warn the public about the dangers its platforms pose to children.
OpenAI's next hardware could be a doughnut-shaped smart speaker
OpenAI is gearing up to launch its new hardware product, a ChatGPT-powered smart speaker, by 2027.
Google Maps can now order food, book hotels for you
Google has announced a major update for its "Ask Maps" feature in Google Maps.
Vaccine wastage might become a thing of the past soon
UK scientists have successfully tested "fridge-free" vaccines on patients, a major breakthrough in the field of immunization.
Are submarine cables carrying global data vulnerable to drone attacks?
Chinese military researchers have warned that the underwater cables, which are critical to the global digital economy, are increasingly vulnerable to low-cost drone attacks.
Samsung offering up to ₹19,470 cashback on AI home appliances
Samsung India has launched its Independence Day campaign, 'The Big Bespoke AI Fest.'
MIT's new robot can both fly and swim
The Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) has unveiled a revolutionary new robot that can both fly and swim.
OpenAI researcher leaves to build mind-reading AI startup
Naomi Bashkansky, a former alignment researcher at OpenAI, has announced her departure from the company. She has joined Conduit as a founding researcher.
Google Maps will show accident-prone roads to commuters in Delhi
Delhi Traffic Police has partnered with Google India and MapMyIndia to improve road safety in the national capital.
This is the most detailed look at the Sun ever
The Inouye Solar Telescope, the world's most powerful solar telescope, has captured unprecedented images of our Sun.
These gene-edited beagles will not trigger your allergies
In a groundbreaking development, scientists have successfully created two hypoallergenic beagles through gene editing.