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IISR signs Kannur partnership to improve spice farmers' livelihoods
ICAR-IISR signed an MoU with Bio Mountain Farmers Producer Company and launched AI-enabled web applications to enhance spice production technologies and streamline data analysis.
Three new FireSat satellites designed to detect bonfire sized fires
New FireSat satellites and AI-powered ground cameras are revolutionizing wildfire detection, enabling faster identification of small fires to prevent major disasters.
Samsung plans 5 new foldable phones for 2027 lineup
Samsung reportedly plans to launch five foldable phones in 2027, including the Galaxy Z TriFold 2 and two wide-folding models under the Galaxy Z Fold 9 series.
European Southern Observatory's Very Large Telescope reveals Betelgeuse b companion
Betelgeuse, a red supergiant 548 light years away and nearly 1,000 times larger than our Sun, is nearing the end of its life, poised for an eventual supernova.
Fireflies brings AI to your inbox with new email assistant
Fireflies.ai has launched an innovative Email Assistant, expanding its AI-powered meeting assistant into the realm of email.
Samsung 990 PRO 2TB SSD discounted to $390 on Amazon
The Samsung 990 PRO 2TB Gen4 SSD is now available on Amazon at a rare 39% discount, offering premium performance and reliability for just $390.
AI attacks outpace human response, warns cybersecurity expert
Anirban Mukherji, the founder and CEO of cybersecurity company miniOrange, has said that artificial intelligence (AI) is changing the game in cybersecurity.
Boat launches PartyPal series in India with 8 party speakers
Boat has unveiled its PartyPal series in India, featuring eight party speakers with karaoke tools, RGB lighting, and Bluetooth connectivity. Prices start at Rs. 9,499.
OnePlus raises prices for 5 smartphone models in India
OnePlus has increased prices for five smartphones in India, including the N6, N6x, and Nord 6 series, with hikes ranging from Rs 1,000 to Rs 4,000.
QpiAI expands Bengaluru Jakkur facility to 10,000 qubits by 2027
QpiAI plans to scale its Bengaluru facility to fabricate quantum processing units with up to 10,000 qubits by 2027, advancing commercialisation and targeting global markets.
Blue Origin adds LC-36B at Cape Canaveral for New Glenn
Blue Origin plans to add a second pad at Cape Canaveral's LC-36 while repairing damage caused by a New Glenn 7x2 rocket explosion during testing earlier this year.
LineageOS adds Galaxy S22 series as Samsung's updates wind down
Samsung Galaxy S22 users can now install LineageOS 23, bringing Android 16 and a clean AOSP-like experience to extend their device's lifespan as official updates wind down.
Why Google has partnered with Arsenal, Bayern, Barcelona, Liverpool, PSG
Google has announced long-term partnerships with five of Europe's top football clubs, Arsenal FC, FC Barcelona, Bayern Munich, Liverpool FC, and Paris Saint-Germain (PSG).
This Chinese passenger jet concept can carry over 800 passengers
A Chinese research team has unveiled an aerodynamic model for a massive "flying-wing" passenger aircraft, capable of carrying over 800 passengers.
This AI model can predict your depression 4 years early
Researchers from Shenzhen University have developed a groundbreaking artificial intelligence (AI) model that can predict the risk of depression up to four years in advance.
CME to brush past Earth today: Should we be worried?
A coronal mass ejection (CME) from the Sun is expected to brush past Earth today.
Swiggy launches Guru AI assistant to boost restaurant partners' profits
Swiggy has unveiled Guru, a 24x7 AI-powered business assistant, enabling restaurant partners to streamline operations and make data-driven decisions effortlessly.
Apple's iPhone 18 Pro to get major upgrades, higher price-tag
Apple is expected to unveil the iPhone 18 series in early September, continuing its tradition of launching new iPhones during this period.
Who's Rohan Naidu, Indian astronomer behind 'black hole star' discovery?
Rohan Naidu, a Hyderabad-born astronomer and MIT's Pappalardo Fellow, has been instrumental in the discovery of a possible "black hole star."
Meta faces multistate lawsuit seeking up to $1.4 trillion
Meta will defend itself in federal court against allegations it designed addictive platforms for children, violated privacy laws, and prioritized profits over youth well-being.
Google partners with 5 football giants through Gemini and Pixel
Google has partnered with Arsenal, Barcelona, Bayern, Liverpool, and PSG to integrate Gemini AI and Pixel smartphones into fan experiences and club content.
CERT-In warns of serious Google Chrome security flaws, update now
CERT-In warns users of critical security flaws in Google Chrome, urging immediate updates to prevent arbitrary code execution and denial-of-service (DoS) attacks.
Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei decries claims AI will cure cancer
Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei urges AI companies to focus on delivering breakthroughs like curing cancer, emphasizing tangible results over marketing promises to rebuild public trust.
Webb Space Telescope spots ancient black hole in hydrogen cocoon
Astronomers discovered a rapidly growing black hole from 13 billion years ago, surrounded by dense hydrogen gas, challenging prior theories about red cosmic objects.
Report supporting Australia's under-16 social media ban had AI-made errors
A report supporting Australia's ban on under-16s using social media has been found to contain errors, possibly created by artificial intelligence, as per The Guardian.
India is now Canva's 4th largest market globally
Cameron Adams, the co-founder of graphic design platform Canva, has revealed that India is a key player in shaping the company's product strategy.
Anirban Mukherji says AI finds vulnerabilities faster than humans
AI's rapid vulnerability detection outpaces traditional human responses, warns miniOrange CEO Anirban Mukherji, urging companies to adopt faster, automated cybersecurity measures.
Claude added AI watermarks. Now there's tool to remove them
Cardano founder Charles Hoskinson has published a free tool that claims to remove invisible watermarks from Claude-generated content.
iPhone 18 Pro expected September India price ₹139,900 up ₹5,000
The iPhone 18 Pro, expected next month, could feature a higher price due to advanced upgrades like the A20 Pro chip, improved cameras, and brighter LTPO+ displays.
Earth faces possible G1 storm Monday after sun's filament eruption
A coronal mass ejection from the Sun on August 14 is expected to brush past Earth today, potentially causing a minor G1-class geomagnetic storm and enhancing auroral activity.
NASA advances Nancy Grace Roman telescope launch to August 30
NASA’s Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope will launch on August 30, 2026, aboard a SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket to study dark energy, dark matter, and exoplanets.
HCLTech and Economic Times held AI masterclass for engineering students
HCLTech and Economic Times hosted an eight-hour AI Masterclass, equipping 300 engineering students with practical skills in AI-assisted development, LLMs, and cloud deployments.
Engineers build SonicFly drone that follows others by rotor sounds
Engineers have developed SonicFly, a groundbreaking drone system that uses rotor noise to track another aircraft, eliminating the need for GPS or cameras.
Who is Wynd Kaufmyn, first person jailed for protesting AI?
Wynd Kaufmyn, a 69-year-old activist from Berkeley, California, is believed to have become the first person to be jailed for protesting against artificial intelligence (AI).
Astronaut Jessica Meir posts Earth photos on X from spacewalk
Astronaut Jessica Meir shared breathtaking photos of Earth taken from her spacesuit, showcasing coastlines, mountains, and sunsets framed by the International Space Station.
Geoffrey Hinton warns AI could cause massive job losses
Geoffrey Hinton, the "Godfather of AI," cautions that artificial intelligence could cause widespread job losses as tech companies invest heavily in replacing human workers.
Cambridge to open £20m AI hub using human tissue models
A £20m research hub at Cambridge Stem Cell Institute will use AI and advanced human tissue models to improve drug development and reduce animal testing.
Fireflies.ai launches email assistant that drafts replies and follows up
Fireflies.ai introduces its Email Assistant, integrating with Gmail and Outlook to help users manage emails, draft replies, and leverage meeting context for smarter communication.
Axios, OpenAI partner to automate journalism
In a major development, Axios has announced a three-year partnership with OpenAI to automate local journalism.
AI must cure cancer to win public trust, says Amodei
Dario Amodei, the CEO of Anthropic, has suggested that the artificial intelligence (AI) industry can win back skeptics by delivering on its promises and achieving tangible scientific breakthroughs.
Hawaii's Vera Wang finds coconut husk fungi may break microplastics
A 10th-grade student designed a coconut husk-based filter that traps microplastics and sunscreen pollutants, combining sustainable materials with innovative environmental science.
'BGMI Lite' India launch confirmed: What we know so far
Battlegrounds Mobile India Lite (BGMI Lite) is set to launch in India by the end of 2026, as confirmed by Krafton India.
Chinese startup Z.ai to publicly release GLM-5.3, challenges Mythos 5
Chinese AI startup Z.ai claims its open-source GLM-5.3 model rivals Anthropic's restricted Mythos 5 in identifying software vulnerabilities, scoring 84.5% on CyberGym tests.
OpenAI prepares IPO as Denise Dresser and Brad Lightcap quit
ChatGPT’s rise in 2022 triggered a “Code Red” at Google, prompting Sergey Brin’s return. Now, OpenAI faces its own crisis with executive departures ahead of a planned IPO.
Krafton India announces BGMI Lite for low-end smartphones by 2026
Krafton India has confirmed the launch of Battlegrounds Mobile India Lite by late 2026, aiming to make the popular battle royale game accessible to more players nationwide.
AI boosts accessibility and efficiency in India's banking and finance
AI agents are revolutionizing India's financial services by enhancing speed, automating processes, and simplifying customer interactions across diverse languages and workflows.
OpenAI disbands preparedness team in July 2026, shifting safety approach
OpenAI has dissolved its preparedness team, responsible for evaluating catastrophic risks posed by AI models, amid broader organizational changes and management upheaval.
Sam Altman: OpenAI attracted nearly 45 top AGI believers
Sam Altman shared how OpenAI attracted nearly all top researchers who believed AGI was achievable, driven by the company’s bold pursuit of a vision many deemed unrealistic.
Apple delays base iPhone 18 until early 2027, prioritizes Pro
Apple has postponed the iPhone 18 launch to early 2027, focusing instead on the premium iPhone 18 Pro series and its first foldable iPhone debuting in 2026.
OpenAI launches computer history feature for ChatGPT app on Mac
OpenAI's new macOS feature, Computer History, uses user activity to create actionable timelines for task automation and personalized assistance, with opt-in privacy controls.
China launches Long March 12, days after recent rocket setback
China has successfully launched a Long March 12 rocket, carrying the SatNet LEO Group 24 satellites.
Apple's smart home roadmap is getting bigger: Here's what's coming
Apple is gearing up to expand its smart home product line, with new devices expected to be launched in the coming months.
WhatsApp may soon let you customize emoji reaction sets
WhatsApp is working on a new feature that would allow users to customize their emoji reaction sets.
Divyastra Mk3: India's 1st jet-powered loitering munition successfully flown
Kawa UAV Pvt Ltd, a defense start-up based in Lucknow, has successfully flown India's first indigenous jet-powered loitering munition, Divyastra Mk3.
US opposes Apple using Chinese memory chips
US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick has advised Apple against sourcing memory chips from China.
Apple launches ads on Maps to help businesses reach customers
Apple has launched a new advertising platform called "Ads on Maps" in the US and Canada.
AI could cure most diseases within 10 years: Anthropic CEO
Dario Amodei, the CEO of Anthropic, has made an ambitious prediction that artificial intelligence (AI) will help humans cure most diseases within the next five to 10 years.
Scientists to use Moon's far side for Big Bang clues
UK scientists are gearing up to use the Moon's far side as a unique vantage point to study the early universe.
Low-cost and high-efficiency solar panels might become reality soon
A team of researchers from China and Canada, led by Nanjing University, has made a major breakthrough in the commercialization of perovskite solar technology.
This sensor can help robots 'feel' objects without touching
Chinese scientists have developed an innovative sensor, inspired by electric eels, that enables robots to "feel" objects without any physical contact.
These tiny drones can run on sound waves
Scientists at the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Lausanne (EPFL) have developed tiny drones that are powered by sound waves.
New Apple Watch models launching alongside iPhones: What to expect
Apple is all set to unveil its latest smartwatch models, the Apple Watch Ultra 4 and Apple Watch Series 12, at a special event in September.
AI can track your location from social media photos
A new study has revealed that artificial intelligence (AI) can be used to track people's locations through their social media photos.
Anthropic CEO says AI rules won't necessarily favor big companies
Dario Amodei, the CEO of Anthropic, has rejected the notion that regulating artificial intelligence (AI) would lead to a concentration of power in the hands of a few companies and governments.
How to check if your ChatGPT account has been hacked
Just like any other online service, popular AI platforms such as ChatGPT and Claude can also be targeted by hackers.
Woman claims stepfather used Grok to create 7,000+ explicit images
A woman, identified as Jane Doe 4, has joined a lawsuit against Elon Musk's xAI.
MacBook Ultra: What we know about Apple's OLED touchscreen laptop
Apple is said to be developing a high-end laptop, potentially dubbed the "MacBook Ultra."
Anthropic explains how Claude's new AI watermarking will work
Anthropic has published a blog post addressing basic questions about how it plans to watermark text generated by its Claude chatbot.
SpaceX completes Cursor acquisition for $60B
SpaceX has officially completed the acquisition of artificial intelligence (AI) coding start-up Cursor for a whopping $60 billion.
Meet VIHAAN, an indigenous broadband networking chip
Chennai-based fabless semiconductor start-up Aheesa Digital Innovations has successfully developed its first silicon chip, called VIHAAN.
X will now show you content removal requests by governments
Elon Musk has announced that his social media platform, X, will be more transparent about government censorship requests.
NVIDIA to invest $3B in this SoftBank Group subsidiary
NVIDIA is in talks to invest up to $3 billion in SB Energy, a SoftBank Group subsidiary.
Why Japan wants to explore the moons of Mars
Japan is gearing up for an ambitious space mission, the Martian Moons eXploration (MMX), to explore the moons of Mars.
Alibaba's AI models outpace Meta, Google to hit 3B downloads
Alibaba Group's open-weight models have achieved over three billion downloads globally in the last six months.
AI skilling for 1cr youth within a year, says Modi
On the occasion of India's 80th Independence Day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced a major initiative to train one crore youth in artificial intelligence (AI) skills within a year.
200-GW capacity, 5 reactors: Modi sets ambitious nuclear power target
During his Independence Day speech from the Red Fort, Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced an ambitious target of achieving 200GW of nuclear power capacity.
First-in-history: Chinese scientists achieve quantum entanglement over 420km distance
Chinese scientists have set a new record in the field of quantum entanglement by successfully entangling cold atoms over a distance of 420km.
China's new magnetic sensor can detect submarines from 500m away
Chinese scientists have made a major breakthrough in the field of magnetic sensors.
Zhipu's GLM-5.3 AI model outperforms Anthropic's Mythos 5 in cybersecurity
Chinese artificial intelligence (AI) firm Zhipu, also known as Z.ai, has launched its flagship GLM-5.3 model.
India to build 5-8 new semiconductor plants by 2034: Modi
On the occasion of India's 80th Independence Day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced plans to set up five to eight new semiconductor plants in the country over the next seven to eight years.
You can now remove watermarks from Google Gemini's AI generations
Google has announced a new feature that allows users to remove visible watermarks from its AI-generated media, including images, videos, and songs.
NVIDIA to lower investment in OpenAI's Ohio data center
NVIDIA has revised its financial backing plans for the proposed OpenAI data center in Ohio.
Samsung Galaxy Buds can soon work as hearing aids
Samsung has secured US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) clearance for its innovative hearing aid feature on the Galaxy Buds.
Aditya-L1 sheds light on why Sun's corona is so hot
ISRO's Aditya-L1 mission, India's first solar observation project in space, has made significant contributions to understanding one of the most puzzling mysteries in astrophysics: why is the Sun's outer atmosphere (the corona) millions of degrees hotter than its surface?
World's largest electric plane flies for first time
Heart Aerospace has made history by successfully flying the world's largest all-electric aircraft, the X1 demonstrator.
Sarvam launches AI voice agents for businesses
Sarvam has launched its Voice Agents platform, a tool for context-aware voice interactions.
Apple develops China-specific AI model in Alibaba partnership: Report
Apple has developed a large language model specifically for the Chinese market, according to Reuters.
Xiaomi HyperOS 4 debuts with Apple-like Liquid Glass design
Xiaomi has unveiled its latest software update, HyperOS 4. The new version promises a revamped user interface (UI), advanced artificial intelligence (AI) features, and overall system performance improvements.
Galaxy Z Fold8 teardown exposes major repairability problems
Samsung's latest foldable, the Galaxy Z Fold8, has been awarded a dismal repairability score of 4/10 by iFixit.
iPhone 18 to feature these 2 Pro-level upgrades
Apple's upcoming iPhone 18 is likely to come with a major upgrade in terms of RAM.
Meta calls claims 'unsubstantiated' as social media addiction trial begins
Meta has rejected claims made by state attorneys in its upcoming social media addiction trial.
WhatsApp now lets you save usernames while adding new contacts
WhatsApp has introduced a novel feature, allowing users to save usernames when adding new contacts.
ISRO's upgraded booster clears test, increasing payload capacity by 100kg
The Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) has successfully tested an upgraded version of the first-stage solid booster for its Small Satellite Launch Vehicle (SSLV).
Anthropic study warns AI agents may turn against each other
Anthropic's latest research has revealed that when artificial intelligence (AI) agents are pitted against each other, things can get out of hand pretty fast.
Netflix closes 2 game studios as it shifts gaming strategy
Netflix is shutting down two of its gaming studios, Night School Studio and Moonloot Games. The decision comes as part of the company's strategic shift toward party games and titles that can be streamed on TVs.
El Niño headed for record-shattering intensity, weather agency says
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has predicted that the ongoing Super El Niño could be the strongest on record.
Trump to let some private firms carry out global cyberattacks
The Trump administration has announced a groundbreaking initiative, allowing select private companies to conduct offensive cyber operations against foreign criminals.
IBM partners with OpenAI to boost enterprise AI adoption
IBM has announced a partnership with OpenAI, the leading artificial intelligence (AI) company.
Apple's 'iPhone Ultra' could be US-only at launch
Apple's highly-anticipated entry into the foldable smartphone market with the iPhone Ultra could be a US-exclusive affair at first.
Pixel 11's new Tensor G6 chip is 3nm, not 2nm
Google's Tensor G6 chip, which powers the latest Pixel 11 series, isn't the first smartphone processor to use TSMC's 2nm process. Instead, it is built on TSMC's 3nm technology.
Apple proposes 15% fee on purchases made through external links
Apple has proposed a new commission structure for the purchases made through links to external websites.