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GGSIPU introduces new MTech in robotics and AI
Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University has launched a postgraduate programme in robotics and artificial intelligence, offering 21 seats for the academic session of 2026-27.
Great comet C/2026 A1 to dazzle us in April
On April 4, 2026, the 'Great Comet' C/2026 A1 will make a close approach to the Sun. Discovered by Chilean astronomers, its visibility depends on surviving this sungrazing journey.
Apple considered acquiring Halide maker, talks collapsed into legal feud
Apple was interested in acquiring Lux Optics to improve the iPhone 18 Pro's Camera app, The Information reported.
'Hasn't coded in months': OpenAI co-founder admits struggle with AI-boom
Andrej Karpathy, an OpenAI co-founder and independent AI researcher, has opened up about his struggles with the rapid evolution of artificial intelligence (AI).
Hachette pulls novel 'Shy Girl' after suspected use of AI
Hachette Book Group has pulled a horror novel, Shy Girl by Mia Ballard, amid allegations of heavy reliance on artificial intelligence (AI) in its creation.
Russia wants to ban ChatGPT, Gemini, Claude for this reason
Russia may ban or restrict foreign AI tools like ChatGPT, Gemini, and Claude under new rules aimed at data security and promoting domestic platforms.
Claude code can now chat with you on Telegram, Discord
Anthropic has launched Claude Code Channels, a feature enabling developers to communicate with their local Claude Code session via chat apps like Telegram and Discord.
Twitter turns 20!
On March 22, 2006, at 2:20am IST, Twitter co-founder Jack Dorsey shared the first-ever tweet on the platform.
Reddit may soon require biometric checks to verify your humanity
Reddit's CEO, Steve Huffman, reveals plans to implement human verification methods like Face ID to combat AI-generated spam while preserving user anonymity.
Hyped Samvadini is a private messaging app with SIM binding
Anuvadini AI has launched Hyped Samvadini and Desi AI GenZ Keyboard, two applications aimed at enhancing secure messaging and multilingual communication in India.
Explainer: What is vibe coding, the latest buzzword in tech
Vibe coding, a new AI-based software development method, has sparked discussions among tech leaders like Google's Sundar Pichai and Zoho's Sridhar Vembu.
'Deepfake' accounts posing as Black women banned on TikTok
TikTok has banned nearly 20 accounts that used AI to manipulate videos of social media users into appearing as Black female influencers, driving users to explicit websites.
Tumblr restores several accounts banned by automated moderation tool
Tumblr users were left in a state of panic on Wednesday, after an automated system banned dozens of accounts in a single afternoon.
NVIDIA CEO's radical pay suggestion could transform Silicon Valley
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang suggests that the effectiveness of AI token usage could soon become a crucial benchmark in assessing software engineers' performance.
Scientists discover new type of planet, name it 'super-Earth'
Astronomers have uncovered new details about L 98-59 d, a distant planet with a molten rock ocean and an unusual atmosphere rich in volatile gases.
This AI model can predict your wheat yield pre-harvest
Scientists have developed an AI-based system that accurately predicts wheat yields using handheld sensors and deep learning, bolstering India's food security planning.
SpaceX vs Blue Origin: What's the satellite showdown about
Elon Musk's SpaceX has submitted a letter to the FCC, arguing for equal treatment of their satellite proposal and Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin application.
Why end of International Space Station is risky for US
The International Space Station (ISS), a key player in low-Earth orbit (LEO) for over 25 years, is nearing its end.
This Chinese software can accelerate designing of hypersonic weapons
Chinese scientists have developed a groundbreaking software that can simulate the complex physics of supersonic fuel combustion in just one week.
WhatsApp will soon offer automatic message deletion after reading
WhatsApp is working on a new feature called "After reading" that will let users choose to have their messages automatically deleted after being read.
Google Messages now lets you tag people in RCS group-chats
Google has officially launched two new features for its Messages app: Mentions and a Trash folder.
Windows 11 brings back movable taskbar after years of backlash
Microsoft is bringing back the option to move the Windows taskbar in an upcoming update for Windows 11.
Microsoft rolls back some Copilot AI integrations in Windows 11
Microsoft is rolling back some of its Copilot AI integrations in Windows 11.
OpenAI is building AI researcher that needs no human help
OpenAI, the leading artificial intelligence (AI) company, has announced its next big project: a fully automated, agent-based AI researcher.
Trump administration proposes new AI regulation, warns states against interference
The Trump administration has unveiled a new legislative blueprint for artificial intelligence (AI) regulation.
This clock loses a second in twice the universe's age
A team of scientists from China has developed an ultra-precise optical clock that could redefine global timekeeping standards.
Huawei's new AI chip outperforms its rival from NVIDIA
Huawei Technologies, the Chinese tech giant, has launched its latest Atlas 350 artificial intelligence (AI) accelerator card.
Russian hackers targeting US officials on Signal, says FBI
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has issued a warning about Russian hackers targeting US officials and other high-profile individuals on the encrypted messaging app, Signal.
Windows 11 to let users pause updates indefinitely
Microsoft has announced a major shift in its Windows 11 update policy, giving users more control over their update experience.
WhatsApp for iOS to automatically translate messages across 21 languages
WhatsApp is working on a new feature for iPhone users that will automatically translate messages across 21 languages.
Samsung Galaxy S26 series to support Apple's AirDrop
Samsung has confirmed that its Galaxy S26 series will support Apple's AirDrop file-sharing feature.
'MAI-Image-2': Microsoft's new AI model generates photorealistic images
Microsoft has unveiled its latest text-to-image artificial intelligence (AI) model, MAI-Image-2.
WordPress now permits AI agents to write content for you
WordPress, a leading web hosting platform, is integrating artificial intelligence (AI) into its services.
You can soon replace Nintendo Switch 2's batteries by yourself
Nintendo is gearing up to launch a revised version of its Switch 2 console in the European Union (EU).
Google is replacing news headlines with ones written by AI
Google has started replacing news headlines in its search results with AI-generated ones. The move comes after a similar change was made in the Google Discover news feed.
Why OpenAI's ChatGPT flagged GOP fundraising website as unsafe
OpenAI has confirmed that a technical glitch in its AI tool, ChatGPT, led to the erroneous flagging of links to Republican websites as potentially unsafe.
Himalayan glaciers melting twice as fast, posing serious flood risks
The glaciers in the Hindu Kush Himalayas are melting at an alarming rate, according to a new report by the International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development (ICIMOD).
Intoxalock cyberattack locks drivers out of cars across the US
A recent cyberattack on Intoxalock, a US-based vehicle breathalyzer company, has resulted in widespread disruptions for drivers across the country.
Amazon is developing AI smartphone: What to expect
Amazon is planning to re-enter the smartphone market with a new device, according to Reuters.
Perplexity turns your fitness data into AI insights
Perplexity AI is making a major push into the healthcare sector with its latest feature, Perplexity Health.
Google Messages finally rolls out this long-overdue feature
Google has updated its Messages app to include a new feature: live location sharing.
5 AI tools for digitizing handwritten notes
With AI-powered tools leveraging advanced optical character recognition (OCR) and handwriting recognition, digitizing handwritten notes has become easier than ever.
DIY enthusiasts: You totally need these AI tools
If you are a DIY craft enthusiast, you can take your creativity to a whole new level with AI tools that generate detailed project plans, material lists, and step-by-step instructions.
For crafting mindful self-care, use these AI tools
In 2026, artificial intelligence is key to creating sustainable and adaptable self-care routines.
These AI tools can boost your digital literacy skills
Digital literacy extends to skills like critical thinking, evaluating information, creating content, and navigating safely.
Track your sleep patterns using these AI tools
Artificial intelligence is revolutionizing sleep pattern analysis with mobile apps that analyze data such as brain waves, heart rate, breathing, and movement.
Improve your oral care habits with these AI tools
Maintaining good dental health doesn't need daily dentist visits anymore—AI tools now make it easier than ever to build better weekly habits at home.
Family event coming up? Let AI help you plan it
Planning weekly family events can be difficult with busy schedules, varied tastes, and budget limitations.
Musk to overhaul your X feed with new AI algorithm
Elon Musk has announced a major update to the artificial intelligence (AI) recommendation algorithm of X.
Adobe lets you train AI on your own art, images
Adobe has launched a new feature in its Firefly AI Studio, allowing users to train the AI with their own brand images.
Samsung to supply HBM4 chips for OpenAI's Titan processor
Samsung has bagged a major contract to supply high-bandwidth memory (HBM4) chips for OpenAI's upcoming Titan AI processor.
₹5L wireless charger, no adapter: Hermes shocks with luxury tech
French luxury brand Hermes has launched a new line of leather-wrapped charging accessories for Apple devices.
Keep your diet in check using these AI tools
Artificial intelligence is revolutionizing dietary habit monitoring, providing more than just calorie counting.
Watch: Humanoid robot goes rogue at California restaurant, smashes plates
A humanoid robot appeared to go rogue and created chaos at a Haidilao hot pot restaurant in California.
Google tests Mac app that watches your screen to help
Google is testing a version of its Gemini app for macOS, Bloomberg reported.
Google now gives you 24-hours to think before sideloading apps
Google has announced a new feature to simplify the sideloading of Android apps from outside the Play Store.
Meta to use new AI system to monitor content
Meta has announced the rollout of advanced artificial intelligence (AI) systems for content enforcement.
FBI seizes websites linked to pro-Iranian hackers after Stryker cyberattack
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has seized two websites linked to the pro-Iranian hacktivist group, Handala.
Anthropic drops new AI tool to challenge viral OpenClaw
Anthropic has launched a new feature, Claude Code Channels.
AI bots to surpass human traffic on internet: Cloudflare CEO
Matthew Prince, the CEO of Cloudflare, has predicted that artificial intelligence (AI) bots will surpass human traffic on the internet by 2027.