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Use these AI tools for weekly meal planning
AI can simplify weekly family meal planning by turning a usually stressful task into a no-brainer.
IN-SPACe to create Gujarat and Tamil Nadu space engineering hubs
India is establishing state-backed space hubs in Gujarat and Tamil Nadu, enabling private firms to access shared facilities for building rockets and satellites.
For that perfect wellness routine, try these AI tools
AI can make wellness routines more practical, personal, and consistent by turning your goals into actionable plans.
OpenAI and MediaTek partner on AI smartphone
OpenAI and MediaTek have teamed up to develop an artificial intelligence (AI)-powered smartphone.
Meta settlement spurs nearly 6,000 lawsuits over children's mental health
Nearly 6,000 lawsuits allege social media platforms harm minors' mental health, with Meta settling a key case involving Kentucky's Breathitt County School District.
Planet parade: Venus, Jupiter, Mercury to align this Saturday evening
Venus, Jupiter, and Mercury will align low in the western sky after sunset this weekend, offering a stunning and accessible skywatching event for all.
Writing a thank-you note? Try these AI tools
Using AI for crafting personalized gratitude letters saves time, but also makes your message feel warm and sincere.
How to create quick vegetarian recipes
Using AI for quick vegetarian recipe ideas can simplify meal planning, making it quicker and easier.
GTA 6 on track for November 19 release
Take-Two Interactive has confirmed that Grand Theft Auto VI (GTA 6) will be released on November 19, 2026.
Google's latest AI advancements could hit these jobs
At the recently concluded I/O 2026, Google unveiled its biggest upgrade to Search in more than 25 years.
US commits $2B to quantum computing, IBM getting largest share
The US Department of Commerce has announced a massive $2 billion investment in American quantum computing companies.
Bengaluru 14-year-old Surya creates RASTHE mapping sidewalks viewable by BBMP
A 14-year-old Bengaluru student has launched RASTHE, a civic-tech app enabling citizens to report footpath issues and improve pedestrian infrastructure through crowd-sourced data.
Is Meta building its own version of Reddit?
Meta has quietly launched a new app called Forum. The app was discovered by Geekout Newsletter's Matt Navarra in the App Store.
Apple reviewed 9.1 million apps, rejected over 2 million, welcomed 306,000 developers
Apple declined more than 2 million app submissions last year for guideline violations, leveraging AI and human expertise to maintain a secure and high-quality App Store.
GitHub under pressure amid outages, vulnerabilities, and internal breach
GitHub, the popular code-sharing platform owned by Microsoft, is facing a series of major challenges.
ChatGPT can now whip up Microsoft PowerPoint presentations
OpenAI has announced a new integration of its AI chatbot, ChatGPT, with Microsoft PowerPoint.
Samsung patent shows Galaxy Z Rollable expanding sideways into tablet
Samsung's latest patent reveals plans for a rollable smartphone featuring an expanding display and a movable rear camera module, hinting at futuristic design possibilities.
Realme launches 16T 5G in India with 8,000mAh battery
Realme introduced the Realme 16T 5G smartphone, Buds Air 8 Pro, and Watch S5 on May 22, 2026, targeting premium buyers with cutting-edge features and competitive pricing.
Sridhar Vembu warns Turkish students overrelying on AI for math
Zoho co-founder Sridhar Vembu highlights research showing that AI tools in math education foster dependency, with students scoring 17% lower when relying on AI for practice.
Spotify unveils generative AI features at 2026 Investor Day
Spotify is transforming into a generative AI audio platform, focusing on hyper-personalisation. India’s diverse listener base could play a pivotal role in training its systems.
Google triples Gemini usage limits for Antigravity after user backlash
Google has announced a major update for its Gemini AI models, increasing the usage limits specifically for the AI-powered coding tool Antigravity twice in a week.
Microsoft's AI chip could soon power Anthropic's Claude
Microsoft is reportedly in talks to supply its custom artificial intelligence (AI) chips, the Maia 200, to Anthropic.
Realme launches Watch S5 in India at ₹7,999 1.97-inch AMOLED
Realme has launched the Watch S5 in India, featuring a 1.97-inch AMOLED display, Bluetooth calling, and up to 20 days of battery life on a single charge.
Mozilla Firefox about to get a complete visual makeover
Mozilla has announced a major visual overhaul for its popular web browser, Firefox.
NASA to brief May 26 on Moon base, Mars plans
NASA will unveil new details about its Moon Base initiative and future lunar missions during a media briefing on May 26, 2026, at NASA Headquarters in Washington.
Samsung rolls out One UI 8.5 to older Galaxy devices
Samsung has begun rolling out the stable One UI 8.5 update, bringing Galaxy S26 series features to older devices like Galaxy S23, Galaxy A56, and Galaxy Tab S11 globally.
Texas sues Meta over WhatsApp's encryption claims
The Texas Attorney General's Office has filed a lawsuit against WhatsApp and its parent company Meta Platforms.
HMD Global launches ₹10,999 Vibe 2 5G in India
HMD launched its Vibe 2 5G smartphone preloaded with Sarvam’s Indus chatbot, targeting India’s diverse market. The AI supports 22 Indic languages and mid-sentence code-switching.
Google and Adobe unveil Gemini integration for creative apps
Adobe is bringing Photoshop, Premiere Pro, and other tools to Google Gemini, enabling users to edit and design content seamlessly within the AI assistant for streamlined workflows.
China installs world record Three Gorges pilot floating turbine
China has installed a record-breaking 16-megawatt floating wind turbine, showcasing advanced renewable energy technology for deep-sea power generation.
Spotify's new ticketing feature will reserve seats for 'real fans'
In a bid to revolutionize the concert ticketing experience, Spotify has announced a new feature called 'Reserved.'
Spotify's new app creates AI podcasts using your personal data
Spotify has launched an experimental desktop app called "Studio," which creates AI-generated podcasts from a variety of data, including personal information.
SAP CEO Christian Klein rebuts saaspocalypse at Sapphire 2026
SAP CEO Christian Klein rebuffs claims of software's demise, asserting that AI agents rely on ERP systems like SAP as the "brain" to provide essential context and process logic.
Scammers are using Microsoft's email address to send spam messages
Scammers have been exploiting a loophole in Microsoft's system to send spam emails from an internal Microsoft email address.
Spotify introduces AI tool for authors to create audiobooks
Spotify has unveiled a new artificial intelligence (AI) tool, powered by ElevenLabs, to enable authors to self-publish their audiobooks.
Microsoft in talks to supply Maia AI chips to Anthropic
Microsoft is in talks with Anthropic to supply its custom Maia AI chips, aiming to bolster its position in the competitive AI hardware market and support Claude's growing demand.
Google Health 5.0 on Android removes Fitbit brand adds widget
Google Health 5.0 is now rolling out on Android, featuring a new Quick Access Widget and officially retiring Fitbit branding from the app icon for a streamlined user experience.
Spotify will let you create AI-generated song remixes
Spotify has announced a licensing deal with Universal Music Group (UMG) to introduce an innovative feature.
Why Starbucks scrapped its AI inventory tool
Starbucks has discontinued its worker-facing artificial intelligence (AI) program, designed to automate inventory counts. The decision comes nine months after the tool was introduced in North America.
Trump delays AI executive order, cites risks to US innovation
US President Donald Trump has postponed the signing of an executive order on artificial intelligence (AI) and cybersecurity.
Starbucks retires North American AI inventory system after 9 months
Starbucks replaced manual inventory counting with AI, but the system faltered, confusing similar milk types and miscounting items, leading the company to revert to human oversight.
Anker's AI chip boosts ANC, voice clarity in new earbuds
Anker has launched its latest Soundcore Liberty Pro earbuds, the Liberty 5 Pro.
Samsung prepares Galaxy Buds Able clip on open ear earbuds
Samsung is reportedly developing the Galaxy Buds Able, clip-on open-ear earbuds designed for comfort and situational awareness, debuting alongside upcoming foldable smartphones.
Take-Two confirms 'Grand Theft Auto VI' release November 19 2026
Take-Two has officially announced that Grand Theft Auto VI will launch on November 19, 2026, ending months of speculation about potential delays for the highly anticipated game.
Calgary researchers find massive diagonal magnetic twist within Sagittarius arm
Astronomers have discovered a massive diagonal magnetic twist in the Milky Way, challenging existing models and offering new insights into the galaxy's structure and evolution.
OpenAI and MediaTek AI phone could draw 300-500 million, Kuo says
OpenAI's collaboration with MediaTek aims to develop an AI-focused smartphone, potentially reshaping chip design priorities and enhancing MediaTek's position in the premium market.
'Ring of fire' solar eclipse set for August 12
A rare "ring of fire" solar eclipse will occur on August 12, 2026.
Spotify unveils AI 'Large taste model' personalizing audio, rewarding creators
Spotify unveiled new AI-powered features, creator subscription options, and exclusive ticket access for Premium users during its 2026 Investor Day presentation.
Texas sues Meta and WhatsApp for allegedly misrepresenting message encryption
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has sued Meta and WhatsApp, alleging misleading claims about encryption strength, while Meta denies accessing users' private messages.
SpaceX delays Starship launch after technical glitch
SpaceX has postponed the launch of its upgraded Starship megarocket due to a technical issue.
SpaceX delays Starship launch after tower arm hydraulic pin stuck
SpaceX postponed its upgraded Starship rocket launch due to a hydraulic pin failure in the tower arm, rescheduling the test flight for Friday amid IPO anticipation.
Mozilla announces Project Nova to redesign Firefox emphasizing privacy controls
Mozilla’s upcoming “Project Nova” redesign introduces rounded UI elements, easier-to-find privacy settings, and customization options, including controls for managing AI features.
Anker launches Liberty 5 Pro earbuds with Thus AI chip
Anker's new Liberty 5 Pro earbuds feature the Thus AI chip, enhancing noise reduction and call clarity, alongside a touchscreen charging case for improved functionality.
Google issues May 2026 Android updates prioritizing security and tools
Google's May 2026 system updates introduce enhanced security, improved account management, and new developer features across Android devices, Wear OS, Auto, TV, and PC platforms.
OpenAI's Codex grows fourfold in India, courts developers with perks
OpenAI is intensifying efforts in India, engaging developers through Codex, partnerships, and hackathons as it competes with rivals like Anthropic in the rapidly growing AI market.
SpaceX aborts Starship V3 launch at Starbase over tank temperature
SpaceX’s upgraded Starship V3 rocket aborted its test flight due to propellant temperature issues, reclassifying the attempt as a “wet dress rehearsal” for a rescheduled launch.
NASA: Airplane-sized asteroid 2026 KF will safely pass May 22
A 67-foot-wide asteroid, 2026 KF, will pass Earth today at a distance of 409,000 miles. NASA confirms no impact risk but continues monitoring for future threats.
North Dakota family discovers rare teenage T. rex 'chunkosaurus' fossil
In 2022, three boys hiking in North Dakota's badlands uncovered a rare fossil, later identified as a remarkably preserved adolescent Tyrannosaurus rex from 67 million years ago.
China, Russia, US pursue long-term bases at lunar south pole
China's methodical lunar strategy, including the International Lunar Research Station near the Moon's south pole by 2035, is advancing faster than NASA's evolving Artemis program.
Pacific Kelvin wave lifts waters 13.5°F, could spark El Nino
Scientists have identified a massive Kelvin wave in the Pacific, with water temperatures soaring 13.5°F above average, fueling fears of one of the worst El Niño events in history.
International law enforcement dismantles 1st VPN used by ransomware gangs
An international coalition shut down First VPN, a service exploited by over 25 ransomware gangs, arresting its administrator and exposing thousands of users tied to cybercrime.
Rocket Lab to launch Synspective radar satellite on Electron rocket
Rocket Lab's Electron rocket will launch Synspective's Strix radar satellite early Friday (May 22) at 5:30 a.m. EDT, providing live coverage starting at 5:00 a.m. EDT.
Google opens Gemini for home inviting makers and developers
Google's Gemini for Home now welcomes hardware makers and service providers, enabling them to integrate advanced AI capabilities into smart home devices and services.
OpenAI's GPT-5.5 outperforms rivals by about 2% in Android Bench
Google’s latest “Android Bench” update ranks GPT 5.5 as the top AI model for Android app development, surpassing Gemini 3.1 Pro and GPT 5.4 with improved performance metrics.
Pentagon moves away from Anthropic Claude, testing OpenAI and Google
The Pentagon is evaluating AI models from OpenAI and Google after dropping Anthropic over supply-chain concerns, aiming to diversify tools for classified military operations.
T-Mobile's live translation beta translates calls in over 80 languages
T-Mobile has launched its network-native AI Live Translation beta, enabling real-time multilingual communication directly over its 5G network without additional apps or software.
OpenAI shapes state AI rules as federal action stalls
OpenAI is spearheading a "reverse federalism" strategy, lobbying for uniform AI safety laws across states like California, New York, and Illinois to shape national policy.
Who was Gopal Trivedi? Scientist honored with Padma Shri 2026
Dr. Gopal Ji Trivedi, a renowned agricultural scientist and former Vice Chancellor of Rajendra Agriculture University, is set to be posthumously awarded the Padma Shri.
Rare Blue Moon appears on May 31
The term "once in a blue moon" refers to something that is extremely rare. However, the truth is that 'blue moons' are not as uncommon as the saying implies.
China's new supply chain curbs worry India's electronics industry
India's electronics manufacturers are on edge over China's new supply chain control measures.
AI may make Nobel Prize-winning discovery by 2027: Anthropic co-founder
Jack Clark, co-founder of Anthropic, has predicted that an artificial intelligence (AI) system will contribute to a Nobel Prize-winning discovery within the next year.
Indian pharma regulator bans injectable cosmetic products
The Drugs Controller General of India (DCGI) has issued a directive prohibiting the use and manufacture of any cosmetic product intended for injection or medical purposes.
OPPO Find X9 Ultra launched at ₹1.7L: Check features
OPPO has launched its latest flagship smartphone, the Find X9 Ultra, in India.
'You all have AI...actual intelligence': Steve Wozniak to grads
Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak recently emphasized the superiority of human intelligence over artificial intelligence (AI) during a graduation ceremony at Grand Valley State University in Michigan.
NASA unveils ambitious plan for permanent Moon base
NASA has announced plans for a permanent human settlement on the Moon, called the Moon Base.
'Roblox is gambling site for kids': Child advocates tell FTC
Roblox, the popular gaming platform, is under fire from advocacy groups for allegedly exposing children to risks.
TikTok, YouTube 'not safe enough' for kids: UK regulator
The UK's communications regulator, Ofcom, has flagged TikTok and YouTube as platforms that are "not safe enough" for children.
Anthropic to pay $1.25B/month for xAI's data center
Anthropic, a leading artificial intelligence (AI) company, has signed a major deal with xAI to buy 300 megawatts (MW) of compute power.
OpenAI says its new AI model solved decades-old geometry conjecture
OpenAI claims that its new general-purpose reasoning model has successfully disproved a famous unsolved conjecture in geometry, the planar unit distance problem.
Airbnb now offers hotels, grocery delivery, and car rentals
Airbnb is expanding its services to include boutique hotels, car rentals, and grocery delivery. The move comes as part of the company's strategy to become a comprehensive travel platform.
YouTube Shorts users can now reimagine videos with AI
Google has announced a new feature for its Shorts platform, allowing users to remix other people's videos using Gemini Omni. The update was revealed at the Google I/O 2026 event.
NVIDIA has 'conceded' China's AI chip market to Huawei: Huang
NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang has admitted that the company has "largely conceded" China's artificial intelligence (AI) chip market to Huawei.
Why Amazon and other rainforests are under threat
A new report has warned that the Amazon and similar rainforests are nearing a breaking point due to increased resource extraction.
This company is making artificial eggs to resurrect extinct birds
Colossal Biosciences, a Texas-based company, has made a major breakthrough in its quest to resurrect extinct birds like the dodo.
WhatsApp offering access to rival AI chatbots in Europe
Meta Platforms has proposed a plan to provide rival artificial intelligence (AI) chatbots, including those from OpenAI, with free access to its messaging service, WhatsApp, in Europe.
DIY fashion lovers, these AI tools are worth trying
If you love making your own clothes, accessories, or custom prints, AI can make DIY fashion projects faster, easier, and more creative.
How to improve your resume writing skills
AI has made resume writing fast and strategic, replacing the slow and uncertain practice.
Daily outfits drama sorted: Use these AI tools
AI is revolutionizing the way people handle their closets by rendering wardrobe organization faster, simpler, and more personalized.
Discord now offers end-to-end encrypted calls to all users
Discord, the popular messaging platform, has announced that it is rolling out end-to-end encryption for voice and video calls to all its users.