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Scientists build AI that maps which brain regions age fastest
Researchers have created an AI model that generates detailed maps of brain ageing, revealing regional differences and their correlation with cognitive function changes.
Iran-linked Cyberav3ngers reportedly attacked water systems in 7 US states
Iran-linked hacker group “Cyberav3ngers” likely orchestrated a cyberattack on a Minnesota water plant, with experts warning the threat may not be over.
ISRO mandates exit approvals for Group 'A' staff on Gaganyaan
ISRO has issued a memorandum restricting voluntary retirements and resignations of scientists and engineers working on critical missions like Gaganyaan to prevent project delays.
VLT astronomers find Swift J1727.8-1613 ejects almost half the material
Astronomers observed black holes ejecting nearly half of the material they consume, revealing complex feeding processes and reshaping understanding of binary star system evolution.
Apple agrees to acquire Czech firm PlasmaSolve for coatings tech
Apple has acquired Czech company PlasmaSolve, specializing in plasma-based manufacturing simulation software, to enhance hardware development and optimize production processes.
IIT Gandhinagar invites applications for 2nd executive machine learning master's
IIT Gandhinagar is accepting applications for its two-year Executive Master's in Machine Learning Engineering, tailored for working professionals across various industries.
Scientists discover eyeless translucent eel Rakthamichthys anchi in Assam wells
Scientists have uncovered Rakthamichthys anchi, a blind, translucent eel with blood-red coloration, living in complete darkness within village wells in Assam's Goalpara district.
India's IT ministry announced unified AI assistant starting with DigiLocker
After deploying an AI tool for tender drafting, MeitY plans a reusable agentic AI platform to streamline government services, starting with DigiLocker integration.
Meta faces India backlash over Narendra Modi video removal
India's government warns Meta could lose "safe harbour" protection after PM Modi's video removal, exposing the platform to increased legal liability for user-generated content.
LG launches 2026 AI TVs in India with 115-inch QNED
LG Electronics has introduced its 2026 AI TV range in India, featuring 25 ultra-large models with cutting-edge Mini LED, OLED evo, and Micro RGB evo technologies.
OpenAI rebuts Apple lawsuit, 'Apple is getting this wrong'
OpenAI counters Apple's trade secrets lawsuit with a public letter, disputing claims of theft and highlighting alleged procedural errors in Apple's timeline and communication.
Leaked documents say Microsoft could launch Xbox disc-to-digital this August
Microsoft is reportedly preparing to launch its disc-to-digital feature for Xbox games, allowing players to convert physical discs into digital licenses tied to their accounts.
OpenAI denies holding or seeking Apple's trade secrets in lawsuit
OpenAI has refuted Apple's trade secrets allegations, releasing emails and chats that it says contradict the iPhone maker's lawsuit claims.
Poco launches M8 Power in India with 8,000mAh battery
Poco has unveiled the M8 Power in India, featuring an 8,000mAh battery and a Snapdragon 4 Gen 4 chipset for performance-focused users.
Airtel launches Box Office pack: ₹200, 30GB, 28-day, 19 OTTs
Bharti Airtel launches a Rs 200 Box Office Pack, bundling 30GB data with access to 19 OTT platforms, including Amazon Prime, Zee5, and JioHotstar for prepaid users in India.
Apple sues OpenAI and former employees over alleged hardware leaks
Apple has requested a preliminary injunction against OpenAI and two ex-employees, alleging trade secret misappropriation tied to OpenAI's potential consumer hardware ambitions.
Fitbit users can finally sync data with Apple Health
Google has announced a major update for its health app, Google Health.
Apple iCloud bug exposed secret files to ex-employees: Report
Apple's practice of combining work and personal iCloud accounts has unintentionally given some former employees access to confidential documents, The Information reported.
Apple faces $32.5B lawsuit over Photos app's facial recognition
Apple is facing a massive $32.5 billion class-action lawsuit in Illinois, The Times reported.
Information Commissioner's Office monitors OpenAI and Anthropic after breaches
Britain's data watchdog is monitoring OpenAI and Anthropic after recent AI hacking incidents, as global regulators tighten oversight of advanced AI safety and cybersecurity.
SpaceX's Ship 40 floated after re-entry, towed in Indian Ocean
Satellite images reveal recovery vessels towing SpaceX's Starship prototype, Ship 40, after its successful ocean landing, marking a milestone for the reusable rocket program.
Locked out of WhatsApp? Meta is rolling out a fix
A sudden technical glitch in WhatsApp's automated moderation system has left users around the globe locked out of their accounts.
Jeff Pu says Apple iPhone 18e will get 9GB RAM
Apple's upcoming budget-friendly iPhone 18e is rumored to launch in early 2027 with an unexpected upgrade to 9GB of RAM, enhancing its performance and AI capabilities.
Astro Base to unveil 80-tonne-class FFSC engine on August 8
Astro Base will unveil India’s first 80-tonne-class Full Flow Staged Combustion (FFSC) rocket engine on August 8, marking a breakthrough in advanced liquid propulsion systems.
Microsoft is bringing Xbox 360 games to PC
Microsoft is expanding its gaming ecosystem by bringing Xbox 360 games to PC.
WhatsApp outage leaves thousands unable to send photos, videos
WhatsApp is facing a major outage today, with thousands of users around the world reporting issues in sending photos, videos, stickers, and other media files.
Telegram back on Apple's App Store after brief global disappearance
Popular messaging app Telegram briefly disappeared from the Apple App Store worldwide. However, it has since been restored.
Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei raises concern over hires chasing paychecks
Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei reportedly fears some new hires are prioritizing financial gain over the company's mission of building safe, human-aligned AI, Axios reports.
Augmental Technologies introduces MouthPad trackpad controlled by the tongue
MouthPad, a groundbreaking device by Augmental Technologies, transforms the tongue into a precise touchpad, enabling hands-free computer control for users with limited mobility.
Dark web AI tools WormGPT and FraudGPT widen cybercrime access
Illegal AI services like CrimeGPT are lowering barriers to cybercrime, enabling amateurs and syndicates to automate attacks, steal data, and bypass security effortlessly.
Google launches August 2026 Android updates across Play services, devices
Google's August 2026 system updates introduce enhanced Wallet experiences, improved Play Store discoverability features, and league-specific sports carousels for major events.
IIHS finds Waymo robotaxis 68% fewer crashes than human drivers
Waymo’s autonomous vehicles crash 68% less often than human drivers, according to an IIHS study analyzing data from 2021-2024 across multiple U.S. cities.
Cleveland Clinic launches free drone prescription delivery near Beachwood, Ohio
Cleveland Clinic has introduced a drone delivery program, enabling patients within a five-mile radius to receive prescription medications quickly and conveniently.
OpenAI's ChatGPT accounts for vast majority of Congress AI spending
ChatGPT captured 88% of identifiable AI spending in Congress, raising concerns about competition and vendor neutrality as lawmakers draft future AI regulations.
'Zuckerberg must apologize': Parliamentary panel after PM's video temporarily removed
The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Communications and Information Technology has demanded an apology from Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg after a video of Prime Minister Narendra Modi was temporarily removed from Facebook.
Claude AI gets local data processing in India
Artificial intelligence (AI) start-up Anthropic has announced its plan to expand operations in India.
Nothing Phone (4a) gets another price hike, starts at ₹43,000
Nothing's Phone (4a), which debuted in March this year, has received another price hike in India. This is the third revision since its launch.
Why WhatsApp is asking Indian users their date of birth
WhatsApp has started asking some Indian users for their date of birth, according to reports.
World's largest camera captures 500,000 galaxies in stunning cosmic image
The Vera C. Rubin Observatory in Chile has unveiled one of the most detailed views of the cosmos, capturing over 500,000 galaxies and more than 50,000 stars in a single deep image.
Apple caps security reports after AI-generated fake vulnerabilities overwhelm team
Apple has imposed a limit on the number of security reports researchers can submit at once.
AI making cyberattacks happen faster, giving less time to respond
Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly changing the cybersecurity landscape, a recent report by J.P. Morgan Asset & Wealth Management has revealed.
Government clearance delay halts ISRO's 2 major satellite launches
India's space program has hit an unexpected snag, with two key satellites, NVS-03 and GISAT-1A, awaiting government approval for launch.
JioTag 2 launched in India to rival Apple's AirTag
Reliance Jio has unveiled its latest product, the JioTag 2, in India.
Parliament panel to meet X, Snapchat, Google representatives today
The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Communications and Information Technology will meet with representatives from major social media platforms on Monday at 4:00pm.
Coldcard breach: How hackers stole $89M from Bitcoin's 'safest' storage
Nearly 1,367 Bitcoins, worth some $89 million, have been stolen from as many as 4,585 offline wallets in a hack that has rocked the crypto world.
Alibaba unveils its most powerful AI model yet
Alibaba has unveiled its largest and most capable artificial intelligence (AI) model, Qwen3.8-Max. The new model comes with a whopping 2.4 trillion parameters.
Google had its own ChatGPT-like bot before OpenAI's launch
Thibault 'Tibo' Sottiaux, a former member of Google's AI team and now an employee at OpenAI, has claimed that Google had its own version of ChatGPT before OpenAI launched it.
Apple's camera-equipped AirPods to launch as soon as next month
Apple is said to be working on a new pair of AirPods with built-in cameras.
Google axes AI app wanted by 800,000 people
Google has announced the cancellation of its standalone AI Studio mobile app, even before its official launch.
Google Pixel 11 series pre-orders begin August 12
Google has revealed the pre-order details for its upcoming Pixel 11 series ahead of the flagship lineup's launch at the "Made by Google" event which starts on August 12 at 6:00pm ET (3:30am IST, next day).
Xbox prices surge across EU and UK
Microsoft has announced a significant price hike for its Xbox consoles in the European Union (EU) and United Kingdom (UK).
Apple MacBook Air faces severe supply shortage amid memory crunch
Apple's latest M5 MacBook Air is facing severe supply shortages, primarily due to a global shortage of memory and storage components.
Apple is developing smart glasses to track your health
Apple is reportedly working on a new pair of non-AR smart glasses, after abandoning plans to expand the Vision Pro into a health platform.
IRCTC's new website makes Tatkal ticket booking faster
The Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) has made significant improvements to its beta website, resulting in faster Tatkal ticket bookings.
India has 12 semiconductor units with $20B investment: Ashwini Vaishnaw
India's semiconductor manufacturing ecosystem is entering a new phase, with 12 units and an investment of around $20 billion.
India's data center capacity projected to hit 3.6GW by 2030
India's data center capacity is projected to grow to around 3-3.6 gigawatts (GW) by 2030, according to a report cited by Axis Capital.
Skyroot to build its own launch pad after historic mission
Indian space start-up Skyroot Aerospace has announced plans to construct its own launch pad.
Why August 12 could be greatest skywatching day in years
Skywatchers across North America and Europe should mark their calendars for August 12.
Rare star system discovered in Magellanic Bridge
An international team of astronomers, led by researchers from the Inter-University Centre for Astronomy and Astrophysics (IUCAA), has discovered a rare star system in the Magellanic Bridge.
Sam Altman's ChatGPT podcast idea for kids sparks debate
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has sparked a debate by suggesting parents use ChatGPT to create personalized podcasts for their children during school runs.
Crime novel deal worth $2M collapses over AI writing doubts
A major publishing deal for a debut crime novel has fallen through due to questions over the possible involvement of artificial intelligence (AI) in its writing.
This UK government agency has suffered a data breach
The UK Government Investments (UKGI), the public body responsible for managing state investments in companies such as Channel 4 and the Post Office, has suffered a data breach.
Blackouts in China might become a thing of the past
China is planning to leverage quantum technology, including precision sensors and computer simulations, to bolster its power grid and prevent blackouts.
This AI algorithm tracks illicit crypto transactions with 90% accuracy
Researchers from China's national police academy have developed an artificial intelligence (AI) system capable of detecting illicit cryptocurrency transactions with nearly 90% accuracy.
OpenAI's unreleased Astra model solves 10 long-standing math problems
OpenAI has announced that its unreleased artificial intelligence (AI) model, Astra, has solved 10 long-standing mathematical problems.
xAI's request to block ban on AI undressing apps denied
A US District Judge has denied tech company xAI's request to block a Minnesota law banning apps that allow users to "nudify" images.
This key can help you stop mindless app scrolling
Autonomous Key, a new NFC key, is revolutionizing the way we deal with distracting apps.
Worrying: OpenAI says more of its AI agents went rogue
OpenAI has uncovered more cases of autonomous agents breaking free from their constraints, as it continues to investigate the recent hacking incident at Hugging Face.
You can soon watch, listen to viral Reddit posts
Reddit has announced a planned feature called "video Reddit," which will permit users to watch videos from the platform, and also listen to the posts in the background. Testing will begin later this year.
WhatsApp will soon have a separate folder for business messages
WhatsApp is testing a new feature to declutter user inboxes by creating a separate folder for messages from large businesses.
How China's Moonshot AI has access to NVIDIA chips
Chinese artificial intelligence (AI) company Moonshot AI has struck a computing deal with Alibaba Group.
Key subsystems of Bharatiya Antariksh Station are now being designed
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has officially started designing key subsystems for the Bharatiya Antariksh Station (BAS), India's first indigenous space station.
This concept might be the 1st truly bezel-less smartphone
Chinese smartphone manufacturer Tecno is gearing up to showcase its latest tech marvel at the IFA 2026.
China is winning AI race despite chip curbs: Jefferies
China is emerging as the strongest long-term contender in the global artificial intelligence (AI) race, as per global brokerage firm Jefferies.
OnePlus N6x debuts in India at ₹19,000: Check specs
OnePlus has expanded its affordable smartphone range in India with the launch of the OnePlus N6x. The device joins the recently launched OnePlus N6 and comes with a host of impressive features.
Apple's AI won't stay free for everyone
Apple CEO Tim Cook has hinted at the possibility of a new paid tier for iCloud Plus, specifically targeting users who heavily rely on artificial intelligence (AI).
China's MiniMax unveils AI video model 70% cheaper than rivals
Chinese artificial intelligence (AI) firm MiniMax has launched a new video-generation model, the H3.
ISRO opens 746 jobs as staff shortage hits 25-year high
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has launched a massive recruitment drive, opening applications for 746 positions.
Why Chinese military researchers are using US AI models
Chinese military researchers have been using outputs from leading US artificial intelligence (AI) models developed by OpenAI and Anthropic.
Australia's social media ban for teens has failed, says study
Australia's groundbreaking ban on social media for kids under 16 has largely failed, a recent study by the country's internet regulator, eSafety, revealed.
Google patched more Chrome bugs in June than last 2-years
Google has announced that it fixed more security flaws in its Chrome browser last month than the total number of bugs patched in the last two years.
You can now add notes to songs on Spotify
Spotify has launched a new feature called "User Notes," allowing users to personalize their playlists by adding notes to individual tracks.
Is Anthropic a 'supply-chain risk'? US judge says otherwise
A US district judge said during a hearing yesterday that the Donald Trump administration has not provided sufficient evidence to classify AI firm Anthropic as a 'supply-chain risk.'
Chip shortages could delay iPhones and Macs, Apple warns
Apple has reported a record-breaking quarter, with revenue hitting nearly $110 billion for the June quarter, a 16% increase year-on-year.
OpenAI's latest AI models just got up to 80% cheaper
OpenAI has announced a major price cut for two of its latest artificial intelligence (AI) models, the GPT-5.6 Terra and Luna. The move comes roughly three weeks after their public debut.
Google's new AI controls humanoid robots from feet to fingertips
Google has unveiled the latest iteration of its Gemini Robotics artificial intelligence (AI) model, which can now control an entire humanoid robot.
Leak reveals Google's Pixel 11 Pro Fold ahead of launch
Known tipster Evan Blass has leaked marketing renders of the upcoming Google Pixel 11 Pro Fold, ahead of the company's next hardware event.
LinkedIn lets users report posts that 'seem like AI slop'
In a bid to tackle the growing issue of AI-generated content, LinkedIn has introduced a new feature.
Meta India head booked over AI-generated videos of PM Modi
The Hyderabad Cyber Crime Police have registered two cases against Arun Srinivas, the head of Meta India, and several Facebook and Instagram accounts over AI-generated morphed content targeting Prime Minister Narendra Modi during the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) protests.
Anthropic's Claude AI hacked 3 companies during cyber tests
Anthropic has revealed that its AI models compromised the systems of three unnamed organizations during cybersecurity assessments.
EU investing $11.5B in AI gigafactories to rival US, China
The European Union (EU) has announced a funding plan of €10 billion ($11.5 billion) for the construction of seven artificial intelligence (AI) gigafactories.
Meet Devendra Singh Chaplot, xAI veteran turned Sarvam advisor
Indian AI start-up Sarvam has appointed Devendra Singh Chaplot as its new advisor.
Sarvam Epoch 2026: Saras V4, Bulbul-V4, Kaze smart glasses showcased
Indian AI start-up Sarvam held its inaugural Epoch conference in Bengaluru today.
India now Claude's 2nd-largest market: How are people using it?
Anthropic, the AI company behind Claude, has revealed that India is the second-largest user of its technology.
Sarvam Code AI agent is here: How it helps you?
Sarvam Code, a new artificial intelligence (AI) tool, has been introduced today.
Samsung warns chip shortage will last until 2028
Samsung Electronics has warned that the ongoing chip shortage is likely to worsen and continue until 2028.