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NASA astronaut Don Pettit shares Milky Way photo from ISS
Astronaut Don Pettit shared a mesmerizing photo of the Milky Way rising over Mongolia, taken through the SpaceX Dragon spacecraft window during Expedition 72 aboard the ISS.
WhatsApp introduces passkeys and stronger 2 step verification today
WhatsApp has introduced enhanced security tools, including stronger two-step verification and passkey support, to combat scams and protect users from account hacks.
Delhi government joins EkStep Foundation to organize data for AI
The Delhi government partners with EkStep Foundation to make administrative data AI-ready, aiming to enhance governance and proactively improve public service delivery.
WhatsApp replaces 6-digit 2-step pins with full passwords allowing symbols
WhatsApp is replacing six-digit PINs with longer, alphanumeric passwords featuring special characters, enhancing account protection and making it harder for unauthorized access.
IISc Bengaluru scientists discover CRhAB enzyme breaking Acinetobacter baumannii biofilms
Scientists at IISc Bengaluru have identified a cow gut enzyme capable of dismantling biofilm shields of antibiotic-resistant superbugs, offering promising therapeutic potential.
OpenAI shuts ChatGPT accounts tied to Russian influence operation
OpenAI identified and blocked ChatGPT accounts linked to a Russian covert influence campaign using AI-generated content to spread misinformation and promote pro-Russian narratives.
Keenable raises $26 million to build AI-native search for agents
Keenable, led by Andrey Styskin, has secured $26M seed funding to build web-scale search infrastructure optimized for AI agents, challenging traditional search paradigms.
Qualcomm announces custom Oryon CPU, 5 GHz, at Snapdragon Summit
Qualcomm's next-gen Oryon CPU achieves groundbreaking 5GHz clock speeds, promising enhanced performance and efficiency ahead of the Snapdragon Summit 2026 unveiling.
Perplexity launches portable computer, local AI tool keeping data offline
Perplexity's new Portable Computer brings AI offline, offering faster performance, enhanced security, and cost savings by running tasks locally on powerful hardware.
Apple reveals M6 Mac mini and M5 Ultra Mac Studio
Apple unveils the Mac mini with M6 and M5 Pro chips, alongside the powerful Mac Studio featuring M5 Max and M5 Ultra, setting new benchmarks in AI and computing performance.
Lonestar partners with Ares Shield to protect space data centers
Florida-based Lonestar Data Holdings has enlisted Polish startup Ares Shield to protect its orbital data centers using advanced high-power microwave (HPM) technology.
James Park and Eric Friedman announce $250 Luffu Link band
Fitbit co-founders James Park and Eric Friedman unveiled Luffu Link, a $250 LTE-enabled wearable designed to monitor physical and mental health while enhancing family caregiving.
OpenAI launches ChatGPT work for professionals on $20 ChatGPT Plus
OpenAI’s Thibault Sottiaux discusses ChatGPT Work, its rapid adoption with 20 million users, and the company’s mission to make AI accessible, safe, and transformative for everyone.
Google launches Gemini Enterprise for legal to automate lawyers' workflows
Google has launched Gemini Enterprise for Legal, offering AI tools to streamline legal tasks and enhance efficiency, while ensuring data security and confidentiality for law firms.
NASA Starling satellites navigate without GPS by spotting other satellites
NASA's Starling mission successfully demonstrated GPS-independent navigation using satellite landmarks, marking a breakthrough in space exploration technology.
Pew study finds 35% of recent web pages AI-written
More than 35% of webpages created after ChatGPT’s 2022 launch show signs of AI authorship, highlighting the growing influence of artificial intelligence on online content creation.
MIT study finds AI image generators struggle tracing artist contributions
MIT researchers reveal that as AI models scale, tracing generated images to specific training data becomes increasingly difficult due to "attribution decay."
ET AI Masterclass IIM Bangalore Nov 19 spotlights voice AI
Enterprise Voice AI is transforming customer interactions in India, enabling faster, multilingual responses at scale while addressing diverse language and operational challenges.
This lab-grown human brain can live for nearly 7 years
In a major breakthrough, researchers at Harvard University have successfully grown mini human brain organoids for an unprecedented period of nearly seven years.
Modi government flags 3 fraudulent loan apps on Play Store
The Indian Cybercrime Coordination Centre (I4C), under the Ministry of Home Affairs, has flagged three more fraudulent loan apps on the Play Store.
How much AI do Microsoft employees use?
In a surprising move, Microsoft employees have started disclosing their artificial intelligence (AI) usage.
Xiaomi launches Mijia smart air purifiers starting at ₹8,000
Xiaomi has launched its Mijia smart home brand in India with the introduction of two new products: the Mijia Smart Air Purifier 6 and the Mijia Smart Air Purifier 4 Compact.
Amazon survey: 87% of Indian laptop buyers want processor performance
Amazon's Best in Tech Survey reveals 87% of Indian laptop buyers prioritize processor performance, while 58% show growing interest in AI features for enhanced productivity.
Apple iPhone 18 Pro: When will it launch in India?
Apple is expected to unveil the highly anticipated iPhone 18 Pro lineup on September 9, according to Forbes.
Nothing announces Nothing OS 5.0 with Android 17, 80+ features
Nothing has unveiled its biggest software update yet, Nothing OS 5.0, built on Android 17, featuring smarter AI tools, a refreshed design, and enhanced performance.
Boltt launches Ace 5G and Evo on Flipkart September 1
Fire-Boltt's smartphone brand, Boltt, has unveiled its first phones, Ace 5G and Evo, starting at Rs 9,999. Both models will be available exclusively on Flipkart from September 1.
Anima Anandkumar born in Mysore advances deep learning at Caltech
Anima Anandkumar, a Caltech professor, leverages AI to accelerate weather forecasting and drug discovery, building on her family's legacy in mathematics and scholarship.
Apple bids farewell to Tim Cook
Apple recently hosted a farewell party for its outgoing CEO, Tim Cook. The event took place at Apple Park in Cupertino, California, and was attended by around 200 employees.
Photon Matrix Blue Laser Mosquito Air Defense available for preorder
Photon Matrix's Blue Laser Mosquito Air Defense uses advanced tech like LiDAR and AI to zap mosquitoes instantly, offering a chemical-free solution for outdoor and indoor use.
After Pixel, GrapheneOS coming to Motorola smartphones in 2027
The GrapheneOS Foundation has announced plans to bring official support for its privacy-focused operating system to select Motorola devices.
UK to train AI models on Ukraine's battlefield data
The United Kingdom has announced a groundbreaking partnership with Ukraine, aimed at harnessing the latter's battlefield data to train artificial intelligence (AI) models.
Accelerated Understanding releases nonchat neural operator AI processing 5T data
Anima Anandkumar and Benedikt Jenik left a lucrative offer from Jeff Bezos-backed Prometheus to develop groundbreaking AI focused on modeling physical phenomena in space and time.
Vivo to unveil T5 5G in India September 2 noon
Vivo has announced the Vivo T5 5G will debut in India on September 2, featuring a 144Hz AMOLED display and MediaTek Dimensity 7500 Turbo chipset.
X-Humanoid robot runs 100m in 9.39s then collapses in Beijing
A Chinese humanoid robot outran Usain Bolt's 100-metre record, clocking 9.39 seconds, but its achievement was marred by an uncontrolled crash into a padded wall at the finish.
India becomes Asia Pacific data center leader with 1.7GW capacity
India's data centre capacity has quadrupled to 1.7 GW in six years, driven by hyperscale AI campuses and $210 billion investments from major players like Reliance and Adani.
Amazon's Zoox launches steeringless robotaxi in San Francisco, Las Vegas
Amazon's Zoox robotaxis, featuring no driver or steering wheel, are now operating in San Francisco and Las Vegas, marking a bold entry into the growing autonomous vehicle market.
Alabama launches probe into OpenAI after Hugging Face hack
The Attorney General of Alabama has launched an investigation into OpenAI following the company's alleged negligence in the recent Hugging Face incident.
Robot crashes into judges' panel at World Humanoid Robot Games
A weightlifting robot lost balance and crashed into the judges' panel during the World Humanoid Robot Games in Beijing, showcasing both engineering feats and unexpected chaos.
NASA confirms 1st lunar cave near Apollo 11 landing site
NASA scientists have confirmed over 200 caves on the Moon, including a massive one near the Apollo 11 site, offering potential shelter for future astronauts.
Singapore study links early screens to poorer memory and grades
A study reveals that excessive screen exposure in infancy and early childhood may lead to weaker memory and lower academic performance later in life.
Karima Williams creates Crash Out Diary after Anthropic's Claude helped
Karima Williams, a Maryland mom, used Anthropic's Claude to manage stress and improve parenting, later creating an AI-powered app to help others find emotional balance.
Gates Foundation praises India as AI hotbed in New Delhi
India is emerging as a global leader in AI innovation, with transformative applications in healthcare and agriculture, according to Gates Foundation CEO Mark Suzman.
Harvard researchers grow mini human brain organoids nearly 7 years
Harvard scientists have developed brain organoids with some cells growing for seven years, offering groundbreaking insights into human brain development and disease progression.
ChatGPT now lets you create custom stickers for WhatsApp, iMessage
OpenAI has introduced a new feature in ChatGPT, allowing users to create custom sticker packs from their ideas.
Motorola partners with GrapheneOS Foundation for 2027 privacy phones
GrapheneOS Foundation partners with Motorola to launch privacy-focused smartphones in 2027, integrating advanced security features and minimal tracking for privacy-conscious users.
Meet Annapurni Subramaniam, first Indian woman to win COSPAR medal
Professor Annapurni Subramaniam, the Director of the Indian Institute of Astrophysics in Bengaluru, has become the first Indian woman to be awarded the COSPAR Vikram Sarabhai Medal.
IIT Guwahati researchers build water purifier removing arsenic and fluoride
Researchers at IIT Guwahati have developed a low-cost rotating-anode electrocoagulation system that removes arsenic and fluoride from groundwater simultaneously within minutes.
OpenAI launches ChatGPT sticker pack creator in 18 styles
OpenAI has launched a sticker-making feature in ChatGPT, enabling users to create personalized sticker packs from their ideas using the advanced ChatGPT Images 2.0 model.
BGMI LITE pre-registration opens on Google Play Store in India
KRAFTON has opened pre-registrations for BGMI LITE on Google Play, offering Android users in India a lighter version of the popular battle royale game launching in 2026.
Apple bids Tim Cook farewell with OneRepublic music in Cupertino
Apple celebrated Tim Cook's 15-year tenure as CEO with a farewell party at Apple Park. The event featured tributes, a OneRepublic performance, and rare personal remarks from Cook.
IBM's new chip runs Arm and Z workloads simultaneously
IBM has unveiled a groundbreaking chip at the annual Hot Chips conference, marking a major shift in mainframe architecture.
Worrying: Chinese hackers are using DeepSeek to scale up operations
Chinese state-affiliated hackers have doubled their cyberattacks by using DeepSeek and other open-source artificial intelligence (AI) models, a report by Taiwanese research firm TeamT5 has revealed.
Amazon raises Echo, Kindle, Fire TV prices by 60%
Amazon has hiked the prices of its popular hardware products by as much as 60%.
OpenAI brings back 5-hour Codex limit for ChatGPT Plus
OpenAI, the company behind ChatGPT, has announced a change in its usage policy. The firm is bringing back a five-hour limit on Codex and ChatGPT Work for Plus subscribers.
AI and cloud tech drive rising cybersecurity risks in India
India faces a cybersecurity talent shortfall as AI-driven attacks and cloud vulnerabilities rise, driving demand for skilled professionals in ethical hacking and security roles.
Wang Xingxing says Unitree robots could take up to 10 years to adapt
Unitree CEO Wang Xingxing acknowledges that humanoid robots struggle to adapt to unfamiliar environments, requiring retraining for new tasks and falling short of human efficiency.
Dview co-founded by Kauts Shukla enables plain English data queries
Dview, led by CEO Kauts Shukla, is pioneering enterprise intelligence with AI systems that move beyond chatbots to reason across fragmented data for actionable insights.
Apple reverses Hide My Email domain change after user backlash
Apple has decided not to go ahead with its plan to change the email domain for its iCloud+ Hide My Email feature. The decision comes after concerns from users.
IIT Madras and IIT Kanpur launch Bachelor of Cybersecurity degree
IIT Madras and IIT Kanpur have launched India's first practice-oriented BCyber programme, featuring two years of coursework and two years of field deployment.
New Zealand proposes social media ban for children under 16
New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has announced a plan to introduce a bill in Parliament, aimed at banning social media use for children under the age of 16.
TeamT5: Chinese state-backed hackers more than doubled attacks using AI
Chinese hackers are increasingly using the AI model DeepSeek to double their cyberattack activities, delegating tasks and creating advanced malicious software, researchers report.
Samsung Galaxy S27 Ultra leak reveals major camera redesign
Popular tipster Ice Universe has shared a CAD render of Samsung's next-gen flagship, the Galaxy S27 Ultra.
Oura sued in California for allegedly overstating sleep stage accuracy
Oura, the Finnish smart ring maker, is facing a proposed class-action lawsuit in California over allegations that its sleep-stage tracking claims mislead consumers about accuracy.
NVIDIA begins full production of Groq 3 LPX AI chip
NVIDIA has announced that its Groq 3 LPX rack is now in full production. The move marks the commercialization of technology from the company's biggest acquisition ever.
Annapurni Subramaniam becomes 1st Indian woman to win COSPAR medal
Professor Annapurni Subramaniam, Director of the Indian Institute of Astrophysics, has become the first Indian woman to win the prestigious 2026 COSPAR Vikram Sarabhai Medal.
Apple may unveil Mac mini, AirPods alongside iPhone 18 Pro
Apple is gearing up for a major product launch, and it looks like the upcoming September event will be more than just an iPhone showcase.
NASA's Menon and ESA's Adenot conduct ISS antenna swap today
NASA's Anil Menon and ESA's Sophie Adenot will replace a failed antenna during a 6.5-hour spacewalk starting at 8:35 a.m. EDT, streamed live by NASA and Space.com.
Musk reveals timeline for SpaceX's orbital AI data center
SpaceX plans to launch its first NVIDIA-powered orbital AI systems in Q4 of next year, CEO Elon Musk announced on X.
Meta to launch consumer-facing AI agent 'Hatch' in coming weeks
Meta is gearing up to launch Hatch, an AI agent designed to perform tasks across platforms like DoorDash and Outlook, offering users a centralised tool for daily assistance.
After successful debut, Skyroot Aerospace readies Vikram-1 for 2nd launch
Skyroot Aerospace is advancing towards its second Vikram-1 launch, with the rocket's first stage en route to Sriharikota for integration and final preparations.
SpaceX, NVIDIA launching Vera Rubin NVL72 AI supercomputer into orbit
SpaceX and Nvidia have unveiled the Vera Rubin NVL72, a space-optimized AI supercomputer system set for orbital deployment in late 2027 to accelerate agentic AI applications.
Apple readies Mac mini built for AI with M5, M6
Apple is set to unveil its first new Mac mini in nearly two years, featuring advanced M5 and M6 processors, amid rising demand and supply chain challenges.
Apple's September event to debut foldable iPhone, Mac mini, AirPods
Apple's September event may feature more than the iPhone 18 Pro, with reports hinting at a refreshed Mac mini, updated AirPods, and an OLED iPad mini debut.
SpaceX plans 1st AI-powered satellites to launch in late 2027
Elon Musk announced SpaceX will launch its first AI-powered satellites in late 2027, utilizing Nvidia chips to enable space-based data centers for advanced computing tasks.
Google unveils August 2026 system updates across Android and devices
Google's August 2026 system updates introduce enhanced developer tools, improved Wallet features, and Play Store refinements for Android devices, Wear OS, Auto, TV, and PCs.
NASA says Apophis safe for next century after updated tracking
NASA confirms that asteroid Apophis poses no threat of hitting Earth in 2029 or within the next century, despite its exceptionally close flyby at just 32,000 kilometers.
Vahan.ai tunes NVIDIA Nemotron 3 Nano to upgrade voice recruiter
Vahan.ai fine-tuned Nvidia's 30-billion-parameter Nemotron model, enhancing voice-based recruitment speed, accuracy, and natural conversations for Indian blue-collar workers.
India Post launches Dak Sewa app to book postal services
India Post has introduced the Dak Sewa app, enabling customers to access postal services like speed post and parcel booking conveniently from their homes.
China commits $20 billion to robotics and AI global leadership
China is rapidly advancing automation in factories and classrooms, aiming to address workforce challenges and solidify its position as a global leader in robotics innovation.
Piston V Kickstarter mini PC runs Windows, Bazzite and SteamOS
The Piston V is a compact, dual-booting mini PC that combines powerful gaming hardware with work functionality, offering seamless upgrades and big-screen gaming versatility.
Scientists keep lab grown brain organoids alive beyond 1 year
Scientists have extended the lifespan of brain organoids to over a year, enabling groundbreaking research into long-term brain development and neurological disorders.
NASA's SR-1 to test nuclear-electric propulsion using high-assay low-enriched uranium
Nasa's 2028 mission will send a nuclear-powered spacecraft toward Mars, deploying three Ingenuity-style helicopters to survey the planet's surface and search for subsurface ice.
Steve Marshall probes OpenAI after unreleased model breached Hugging Face
Alabama’s Attorney General has subpoenaed OpenAI, probing its alleged lack of safeguards after a cybersecurity model hacked AI platform Hugging Face during testing.
Chinese Academy of Sciences reports sharp Fermi gamma-ray WIMP signal
Chinese scientists detected a sharp gamma-ray signal in Fermi Telescope data, potentially offering the clearest support for the existence of dark matter.
Study finds HPV vaccine reduces head and neck cancer risk
New research reveals that the HPV vaccine significantly reduces the risk of head and neck cancers, especially when administered between ages 9 to 26.
Ocean surface temperatures hit 70°F this month, possibly Holocene high
Global ocean temperatures hit a record 70°F this month, potentially the hottest since the last Interglacial period, driven by El Niño and decades of human-induced climate change.
Edward Kang wins $175,000 for AI autism and ADHD screening
Edward Kang, a 17-year-old from New Jersey, developed RetinaMind, an AI-based tool using retinal images to screen for autism and ADHD, earning him a $175,000 science prize.
UK and Ukraine to build AI from battlefield data
The UK will use Ukrainian battlefield data to train AI models, enhancing security at defence sites, railways, and energy infrastructure against protesters and hostile threats.
Google can now build $15B data center in Andhra Pradesh
The Andhra Pradesh High Court has declined to halt the construction of Google's proposed $15 billion data center in Visakhapatnam.
Are Facebook, TikTok promoting recruitment content for armed groups?
Human Rights Watch (HRW) has accused social media giants Facebook and TikTok of failing to stop content from Colombian armed groups that recruits children.
Alibaba launches AI model that turns PDFs into videos
Alibaba has launched its latest AI video-generation model, Wan 3.0.
Laptop catches fire on American Airlines flight, passengers injured
An American Airlines flight from Atlanta to Dallas Fort Worth turned into an in-flight emergency after a passenger's laptop caught fire mid-air.
Why China's new X-ray technique is a gamechanger
Chinese scientists have developed a new tabletop X-ray ghost imaging technique, enabling real-time "see-through" videos of fast-moving objects.
Lunar eclipse on August 28: Why India won't see it
On August 28, 2026, a major lunar event will unfold as the Moon passes through Earth's shadow.
Scientists turn plastic waste into food for astronauts
In a groundbreaking development, researchers have created cookies from upcycled plastic as part of a NASA-funded project. The effort is aimed at feeding astronauts on future space missions.
Why Jeff Dean left Google for an AI start-up
Jeff Dean, a long-serving executive and former chief scientist at Google, has explained his decision to leave the tech giant after 27 years. He is now focused on building his own artificial intelligence (AI) startup, Discovery Loop.
Xiaomi unveils its fastest smartphone chip
Chinese tech giant Xiaomi has unveiled its latest in-house smartphone processor, the Xring O3.
India's semiconductor market to reach $155B by 2031: Report
India's semiconductor market is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 20% and hit $155 billion by 2031, a report by Kotak Mahindra Mutual Fund has said.
Apple may raise iPhone 18 Pro prices by $100
Apple is gearing up to launch its next-generation smartphones, the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max, early next month.
Claude AI faces major outage, affecting multiple services
Anthropic's AI platform, Claude, has been hit by a major outage. The disruption was first reported on Sunday night and has since affected multiple services under the Claude umbrella.
Singapore's new data center runs on living human brain cells
Singapore has unveiled a revolutionary biological data center prototype, the first of its kind in the world.
This AI app can detect depression in new mothers
A team of researchers from the University of Nottingham and Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, are testing a new AI app for detecting signs of depression in pregnant women and new mothers.
Early-stage rectal cancer patients might not require surgery anymore
A groundbreaking international clinical trial has suggested that patients with early-stage rectal cancer may be able to be treated without major surgery or the need for a colostomy bag.
This AI tool can find hidden patterns in breast cancer
A team of researchers from the University of Southampton has developed an artificial intelligence (AI) tool capable of revealing previously unseen patterns in breast cancer.
Wi-Fi 8 could fix the biggest problems with home Wi-Fi
The next generation of Wi-Fi, dubbed Wi-Fi 8, is in the works and it promises to be a major upgrade for home networks.
Apple readies its stores for new smart home products
Apple is revamping the "Avenues" section of its retail stores, a move that signals the launch of its long-rumored Siri-powered HomePod products.
Apple to refresh iMac lineup with M6 chip this year
Apple is gearing up to refresh its iMac lineup with the new M6 chip. The update is expected to be launched before the end of this year, according to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman.
Don't let few players control AI: Sam Altman
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has expressed concerns over the future of artificial intelligence (AI), fearing that it could be dominated by a handful of corporations or individuals.
Twitch, Amazon hit with class action lawsuit over AI training
A Connecticut-based Twitch streamer, Warren Pandiscia, has filed a class action lawsuit against Twitch and Amazon.
ChatGPT may soon let you lock individual chats
OpenAI is reportedly working on a new feature to enhance privacy for ChatGPT users.