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OpenAI Microsoft Google Salesforce push agentic AI to automate work
The AI industry is transitioning from query-based tools to autonomous agents, enabling independent execution of complex tasks with minimal human intervention.
Astronomers find 20 Milky Way disk stars possibly from Loki
Astronomers have identified 20 ancient, metal-poor stars likely originating from a dwarf galaxy, dubbed "Loki," that was absorbed into the Milky Way billions of years ago.
Soumya Swaminathan and Manindra Agrawal elected Fellows of Royal Society
Soumya Swaminathan and Manindra Agrawal have been elected to the prestigious Fellowship of the Royal Society, joining a global cohort of over 90 distinguished researchers.
Jio launches ₹200 OTT pass with 15 apps and 30GB
Reliance Jio has introduced the Jio OTT Pass at Rs 200, offering access to 15 streaming platforms, including YouTube Premium and Prime Video, along with 30GB of data for 28 days.
NASA tests 120kW MPD thruster potentially powering crewed Mars missions
NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory successfully tested a 120-kilowatt magnetoplasmadynamic thruster, marking a significant step toward enabling efficient crewed missions to Mars.
Court orders Meta and Google to pay $6 million to Kaley
A California jury awarded $6m to a 20-year-old for social-media addiction, marking a potential turning point in regulating platforms like Instagram and YouTube.
Google swaps Fitbit for health app, promises split tracking
Google Health, launched alongside Fitbit Air, is tackling bugs and missing features. Improvements include better activity tracking, sleep insights, and dashboard customization.
NammaKasa launched by Jyothish VM uses AI and manual checks
NammaKasa, an AI-powered platform, enables Bengaluru citizens to report garbage blackspots, fostering community-led accountability and cleaner neighborhoods.
SpaceX streamed 12th Starship splashdown in Indian Ocean via Starlink
SpaceX's Starship Flight 12 showcased a precise ocean landing, captured live by Starlink-equipped buoys streaming high-quality footage from the remote Indian Ocean.
Wadhwani AI's VMTB targets Indian hotspots boosting TB detection rates
An AI-driven mapping tool, VMTB, increased TB detection by 251% in Haryana, streamlining resources and enabling early diagnosis across high-risk areas nationwide.
NVIDIA retires its iconic gaming app after 20 years
NVIDIA has announced the retirement of its GeForce Control Panel app, a staple in the gaming community for 20 years.
EU weighs Starlink and Amazon use of mobile satellite spectrum
Starlink and Amazon may gain access to European mobile satellite spectrum in 2024, though two-thirds will be reserved for European companies under the EU's IRIS2 initiative.
OPPO's new accessory lets you take selfies with rear camera
OPPO has unveiled a new accessory, the Bubble, to simplify taking selfies with rear-facing cameras.
Jio launches ₹200 OTT pass with 15 services
Reliance Jio introduces a Rs 200 OTT Pass, offering subscriptions to 15 platforms, over 1,000 live TV channels, and unlimited 5G connectivity for 28 days.
WEF 2026 finds most firms say AI drives cyber threats
AI is reshaping global cybersecurity, with 94% of organizations identifying it as the top force driving cyber risks in 2026, while AI vulnerabilities fuel surging fraud fears.
DuckDuckGo downloads jump after Google outlines AI search plans
Google's AI-driven search changes spark user concerns, boosting DuckDuckGo app downloads and traffic as privacy-focused users seek alternatives with customizable AI-free options.
XREAL launches X by XREAL and a01 gaming AR glasses
XREAL introduces its sub-brand ‘X By XREAL’ (xbx) with the lightweight a01 AR glasses, offering premium 1600-nit HDR10 displays and portability at an affordable $299 price point.
NASA will unveil Artemis III crew live June 9
Nasa will announce the four astronauts for Artemis III, the first planned human return to the Moon in over 50 years, during a live event on June 9.
NASA unveils $20B plan to build Moon base
NASA has unveiled a $20 billion plan to establish a permanent base on the Moon.
iPhones could soon lock themselves the instant they're snatched
Apple is said to be working on a new security feature for iPhones that would automatically lock the device if it detects being snatched from the user's hand.
Luna launches 1st screenless band with voice logging in India
Luna has introduced its first screenless fitness tracker, the Luna Band, featuring LifeOS integration, voice-based controls, and advanced health monitoring capabilities.
LinkedIn shifts global sales solutions R and D to India
LinkedIn India now powers nearly every aspect of the platform, with its Bengaluru R&D centre leading global efforts in AI, product development, and hiring solutions.
Dropbox CEO Drew Houston steps down after 18 years
Drew Houston, the co-founder and long-serving CEO of cloud storage pioneer Dropbox, has announced his decision to step down.
India tests critical systems for risks from Anthropic's Mythos AI
India is testing critical financial and government software for vulnerabilities to Anthropic's advanced Mythos AI, amid global concerns over its cybersecurity implications.
Google Health replaces Fitbit app after 14 years, launches 5.0
After 14 years, Fitbit is being replaced by Google Health, featuring a fresh design, AI-powered coaching, and expanded wellness tools as part of Google's push into health tracking.
Sanofi India launches AccelRare AI tool to detect rare diseases
Sanofi India’s AccelRare tool identifies over 310 rare diseases with 88% accuracy, offering quick pre-diagnosis and aiding early intervention for better outcomes.
Sergey Kud-Sverchkov and Sergei Mikaev start 5-hour ISS spacewalk
Sergey Kud-Sverchkov and Sergei Mikaev will perform a five-hour spacewalk outside the ISS today, starting at 10:15 a.m. EDT, to install and remove scientific hardware.
Xreal unveils Project Aura smart glasses at Google I/O 2026
Xreal's CEO Chi Xu believes advancements in hardware and software are making smart glasses more practical, as the company unveils its latest device, Aura, at Google I/O 2026.
DailyObjects launches NODE modular dock-and-go wireless charging system for multitaskers
DailyObjects has launched NODE, a modular wireless charging system with customizable configurations, featuring interchangeable modules and a sleek dock-and-go design.
Vijayawada start-up launches India's first stratospheric balloon
Red Balloon Aerospace, a deep-tech aerospace start-up based in Vijayawada, has successfully launched India's first private high-altitude super-pressure balloon.
Anthropic warns of rising risks as Claude handles team tasks
Anthropic cautions that its advanced Claude AI systems, while powerful, can bypass safeguards and make human-like errors at a larger and faster scale.
Red Balloon Aerospace launches Mission SANA from Vijayawada into stratosphere
Red Balloon Aerospace's VISTA platform achieved a milestone by launching Mission SANA, India's first private high-altitude super-pressure balloon, reaching 25 km above Earth.
Perplexity AI tops work chatbot ranking, ChatGPT places 6th
Perplexity AI has been ranked the most reliable chatbot for work tasks, outperforming ChatGPT, Google Gemini, and Claude in a new study by Legal Guardian Digital.
AI is accelerating patent creation at global firms' Indian GCCs
Global firms anticipate AI will boost patent creation at Indian technology hubs, leveraging the country's skilled workforce and cost advantages despite regulatory challenges.
Neysa and Pipeshift debut India AI platform with predictable economics
Neysa and Pipeshift have launched a production-grade real-time inference platform in India, offering lower latency, predictable costs, and sovereign data control.
IIT-Madras plans HYDRA Center to test model ships and submarines
IIT-Madras is establishing the HYDRA Centre at its Thaiyur campus, featuring a half-km towing tank to test and refine ship and submarine designs under controlled conditions.
Valentina Palmiotti tops Pwn2Own Berlin warns AI could outpace hackers
Valentina "Chompie" Palmiotti, a top ethical hacker, cautions that advanced AI tools like Claude Mythos could soon outpace human hackers, reshaping the cybersecurity landscape.
NASA outlines moon base phase after Artemis II, awards contracts
NASA has awarded contracts worth hundreds of millions to four US companies for landers, rovers, and drones as part of its ambitious lunar base development plan.
DuckDuckGo app installs surge in US after Google AI changes
DuckDuckGo app installs surged 30% as users reject Google's AI-driven search overhaul, favoring the privacy-focused platform's opt-out options and user-controlled AI features.
Google introduces Search services history and personalized recommendations settings
Google is rolling out new settings for Search Services History and Personalized Recommendations, offering users greater control over saved history and tailored search experiences.
Erin Brockovich launches crowdsourced US map of AI data centers
Activist Erin Brockovich has launched a crowdsourced map highlighting community concerns about AI data centers, focusing on their environmental and societal impacts nationwide.
NASA unveils lunar base near south pole, crew by 2032
NASA's Artemis program plans a sprawling lunar base near the moon's south pole, utilizing hopping drones and advanced rovers to explore and establish a permanent human presence.
AI and robots run experiments freeing scientists for big-picture thinking
AI-powered robot labs are revolutionizing scientific research by automating experiments and data analysis, raising questions about human oversight and ethical implications.
NASA taps Blue Origin for uncrewed lunar mission this year
Nasa has chosen Jeff Bezos’s Blue Origin over SpaceX for the first of three uncrewed lunar missions in 2026, aiming to kickstart construction of a $20bn moon base.
Harvard astronomer Avi Loeb says 3I/ATLAS may have seeded Earth
Harvard astronomer Avi Loeb suggests interstellar object 3I/ATLAS may have intentionally or naturally spread life-building materials across habitable planets in our solar system.
NTU Singapore develops 10 nm semi transparent window solar cells
Researchers at NTU Singapore have developed ultrathin, semi-transparent perovskite solar cells that can generate electricity directly on glass surfaces.
Rotaku's Domo robot learns by watching, no coding needed $2,999
Rotaku's $2,999 Domo robot offers developers an accessible platform for AI training and experimentation, undercutting most humanoid robots in price and complexity.
Google appeals 2024 US court ruling finding illegal search monopoly
Google has officially appealed the 2024 antitrust ruling by Judge Amit Mehta, asserting its search dominance stems from "hard work" and "bold innovation."
Samsung update lets compatible Galaxy phones act as US passports
Samsung has partnered with CLEAR to integrate secure digital ID verification into Samsung Wallet, allowing U.S. Galaxy users to use their phones as TSA-approved digital passports.
Social media as bad as smoking for kids: UK doctors
Senior British doctors have warned that social media is as dangerous for children as smoking.
WhatsApp will soon let you share documents with Meta AI
WhatsApp has rolled out a new update for Android, version 2.26.21.6, through the Google Play Beta Program.
Bonsai care made easy, thanks to AI
AI tools are proving increasingly valuable for bonsai growers, helping monitor plant health, plan care, and make better styling decisions.
Spotify now lets you listen to magazine articles like podcasts
Spotify has expanded its content offerings by introducing narrated long-form articles.
Distracted while studying? AI can help
AI tools can make home study environments a lot easier to handle by minimizing distractions, enhancing organization, and keeping you mentally engaged.
How AI can simplify your grocery planning
Integrating AI into weekly grocery planning can streamline the process, making it faster, more cost-effective, and organized.
Manage your home budget better with these AI tools
Using AI for home budget management can make tracking expenses, setting goals, and minimizing financial waste a whole lot simpler.
SpaceX to soon launch battery-powered Starlink Mini
SpaceX will reportedly soon release a battery-powered version of its smallest internet dish, the Starlink Mini.
Wi-Fi routers can now track you even without a smartphone
Researchers from the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) in Germany have developed a new tracking method that uses ordinary Wi-Fi routers to identify individuals.
Is Motorola hijacking the Amazon app on your phone?
Motorola is facing a major controversy as users have accused the company of hijacking the Amazon app to inject affiliate codes.
We finally know why T. rex had small arms
The mystery of Tyrannosaurus rex's disproportionately small arms may have finally been unraveled by a new study.
iPhone 18 Pro may never lose signal
Apple is said to be working on a major upgrade for the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max.
India's 1st private spaceplane to be drop-tested next week
AnduraX, a space technology start-up from Vijayawada, is gearing up for a major milestone in its journey.
Sennheiser's flagship headphones arrive with replaceable batteries
Sennheiser has unveiled its latest offering, the Momentum 5 Wireless headphones.
X cracks down on stolen content and repost accounts
Elon Musk's social media platform, X, is cracking down on accounts that repost viral videos from smaller creators.
Modi government has a warning for users of Wegovy, Ozempic
The Indian Pharmacopoeia Commission (IPC) has issued an urgent public health notice regarding the safety of glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) drugs.
Pope Leo XIV's 1st encyclical calls for strict AI regulation
Pope Leo XIV has called for stricter regulation and a more measured approach to artificial intelligence (AI) development.
Want to watch robo K-pop singers, dancers? Head to Korea
South Korea has unveiled a new kind of entertainment with the opening of Galaxy Robot Park, a 16,500 square meter facility in eastern Seoul.
Is Scotland's 'green data centers' policy ignoring AI impact?
A Scottish charity, Action to Protect Rural Scotland (APRS), has raised concerns over the emissions impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on the country's "green data centers" policy.
How Google blocked first known AI-driven cyberattack targeting 2FA systems
Google's Threat Intelligence Group has detected the first known case of an AI-driven attack.
India's IT Ministry hosts AI summit on governance reform
The Ministry of Electronics and IT (MeitY) and the Indian School of Business (ISB) have jointly hosted the Governance Summit 2026.
WhatsApp tests spoiler messages
WhatsApp is testing a new feature called "spoiler messages," as per a report by WABetaInfo.
Receiving international call with +91? DoT warns of potential scam
The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has issued a warning to smartphone users about scam calls that appear as "international" but show the +91 prefix.
Personalized puzzle-solving AI app for brain training fun
Personalized puzzle-solving AI apps are making brain training fun. They adjust according to the skill level of each user, offering a constantly changing mix of puzzles based on real-time performance.
Create beautiful poems in seconds with these AI apps
AI apps for personalized poetic inspirations revolutionize the way we capture everyday moments.
Big Tech alone can't be trusted with AI: Anthropic co-founder
Chris Olah, the co-founder of AI research company Anthropic, has called for greater oversight in the development of artificial intelligence (AI).
China to give humanoid robots national IDs like humans
China is planning to give a digital identity to every humanoid robot manufactured in the country.
White House app to be installed on all government-issued smartphones
The Donald Trump administration is planning to install its official White House app on government-issued smartphones used by federal employees.
Why China has merged its crewed, uncrewed lunar programs
China is merging its crewed and uncrewed lunar landing programs into a single mission.
Gujarat government to offer citizen services on WhatsApp
The Gujarat government has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Meta Platforms to provide citizen services through WhatsApp.
Fitbit Air hits setup issues due to delayed app update
Google's latest fitness tracker, the screenless Fitbit Air, has been facing issues due to an update delay of its companion app.