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25 Jul 2026
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Washington, D.C. area outage cuts over 3GW in seconds

A downed power line near Washington, DC, caused 3.49 gigawatts of data center load to vanish, exposing vulnerabilities in how AI data centers interact with the grid.

25 Jul 2026
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Kerala virology institute tracks 2,000 dengue patients for blood markers

Researchers at the Institute of Advanced Virology are conducting a large-scale study to identify critical biomarkers that can predict dengue complications and severity early.

25 Jul 2026
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Jonathan Richardson leads team to fix LIGO laser heating distortions

Scientists have developed a method using thermal imaging cameras to correct heat-induced distortions in LIGO's mirrors, potentially extending its reach by 33 million light-years.

25 Jul 2026
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Meta tests StoryKit AI for personalized bedtime stories outside US

Meta is testing "StoryKit," an AI app that creates personalized bedtime stories, raising concerns about replacing cherished parent-child bonding moments with technology.

25 Jul 2026
Meta

Meta scraps $20 monthly fee plan for smart glasses feature

In a recent development, Meta has decided to suspend its controversial plan to impose a $20 monthly subscription fee on users of its smart glasses.

25 Jul 2026
Karnataka

Why Karnataka government has joined hands with Anthropic

The Karnataka government has partnered with US-based artificial intelligence (AI) firm Anthropic.

25 Jul 2026
Dharmendra Pradhan

Why Indian government asked GitHub to remove 'Bitchat' repositories

The Indian government's recent attempt to take down GitHub repositories hosting Jack Dorsey's offline Bluetooth-powered messaging app, Bitchat, has sparked a legal debate.

25 Jul 2026
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CertiK reports 33% rise in physical attacks on crypto holders

Physical attacks on cryptocurrency holders surged 33% globally in H1 2026, with losses reaching $124 million as criminals increasingly combine cyber intelligence and violence.

25 Jul 2026
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NVIDIA Microsoft Meta urge White House to support open-weight AI

Leading tech firms advocate for US government backing of open-weight AI models, emphasizing innovation, competition, and security benefits over restrictive regulations.

25 Jul 2026
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Karnataka partners with U.S.-based Anthropic to modernize government services

Karnataka collaborates with US-based Anthropic to explore AI applications in governance and plans Claude certifications to enhance skilling across the state.

25 Jul 2026
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NASA approves 2 missions to sample Saturn's rings following Cassini

Two NASA-backed projects propose groundbreaking missions to sample Saturn's rings, using advanced robotics and swarms of tiny spacecraft to unlock their mysteries.

25 Jul 2026
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UK introduces Brontanax built by BAE Systems for Storm fighter

BAE Systems has revealed the Brontanax, Britain's first home-designed uncrewed autonomous Collaborative Combat Aircraft, at the Farnborough International Air Show 2026.

25 Jul 2026
Samsung Electronics

SK Hynix, Samsung strike $950B chip deals with US firms

South Korean tech giants SK Hynix and Samsung Electronics have signed a massive $950 billion partnership with major US technology companies.

25 Jul 2026
Piyush Goyal

Deepfake video links of Piyush Goyal removed from social media

Links to a deepfake video of Union Minister Piyush Goyal have been removed from several social media platforms, government sources said to PTI today.

25 Jul 2026
ChatGPT

Using ChatGPT on smart glasses, wearables might soon be possible

OpenAI is looking to expand the reach of its AI assistant, ChatGPT, beyond smartphones and computers.

25 Jul 2026
Airbus

Qantas's new ultra long-range Airbus just flew over 17,000km

Qantas's new ultra-long-range aircraft, the Airbus A350-1000ULR, has successfully landed on Australian soil for the first time.

25 Jul 2026
Health & Wellness

These are the 4 types of thinkers

A recent study has identified four distinct types of thinkers based on their thought patterns.

25 Jul 2026
X

X's entire codebase to be made open source in August

Elon Musk, the billionaire entrepreneur and owner of social media platform X, has announced plans to make the site's entire codebase open source next month.

25 Jul 2026
ChatGPT

ChatGPT down: Thousands report issues with login, chats, and API

OpenAI's popular chatbot, ChatGPT, is currently facing a major outage. The disruption has left thousands of users around the world unable to access the service.

25 Jul 2026
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NASA's ESCAPADE captures Earth and Moon in thermal infrared

NASA's ESCAPADE mission captured stunning visible and thermal infrared images of Earth and the Moon, showcasing their contrasting heat retention properties.

25 Jul 2026
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OpenAI president Greg Brockman shares ChatGPT smart glasses vision

OpenAI plans to expand ChatGPT's reach by integrating it into smart glasses and wearable devices, aiming to create versatile AI assistants for seamless everyday interactions.

25 Jul 2026
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Comfort companions chatbots ease loneliness for Yvonne Stride, 71

An innovative chatbot app is helping combat loneliness among older adults by providing virtual companionship, offering emotional support, and bridging gaps in human interaction.

25 Jul 2026
Microsoft

Xbox is now letting you stream games for free

Microsoft is testing a new feature for Xbox that lets users stream select games from their personal library without a cloud gaming subscription.

25 Jul 2026
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SpaceX calls Starship re-entry best after upright Indian Ocean landing

SpaceX's 13th Starship test flight featured engine upgrades, advanced Starlink satellite deployment, and its most successful atmospheric re-entry to date.

25 Jul 2026
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Satya Nadella says mixed AI messages are eroding trust

Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella highlights growing distrust in AI, citing fears of job displacement and conflicting narratives from tech leaders about the technology's societal impact.

25 Jul 2026
Bluesky

Bluesky's AI assistant Attie is now a powerful research tool

Bluesky, the social network, has announced an upgrade to its AI assistant, Attie.

25 Jul 2026
Anthropic

Anthropic unveils Opus 5

Anthropic has unveiled its latest artificial intelligence (AI) model, Opus 5.

25 Jul 2026
SpaceX

SpaceX deploys V3 Starlink satellites despite booster failure

SpaceX has successfully launched its first third-generation Starlink satellites using an upgraded version of its prototype Starship.

25 Jul 2026
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OpenAI launches $230 Codex micro programmable macro pad sold out

OpenAI has launched its first hardware product, the $230 Codex Micro, a 13-key programmable macro pad designed to streamline multitasking for users of its AI coding agent, Codex.

25 Jul 2026
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NASA finds Mars hosts Earthlike auroras via miniature Dungey cycle

NASA's MAVEN mission revealed that Martian auroras are created through a mechanism resembling Earth's Dungey cycle, despite differences in their magnetic fields.

25 Jul 2026
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Anthropic launches voice mode for Claude Opus and Sonnet models

Anthropic has upgraded Claude’s Voice Mode to support its advanced Opus and Sonnet models, adding natural voice interactions and deeper integrations with apps like Gmail and Slack.

25 Jul 2026
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Sonata Software report finds AI must drive business outcomes

Enterprises are prioritising business execution over developer productivity, leveraging AI to integrate governance and workflows into software delivery, a report reveals.

25 Jul 2026
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Jensen Huang debuts on X and champions open-weight AI

NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang debuted on X, emphasizing the transformative potential of open-weight AI models to drive innovation, accessibility, and collaboration across industries.

25 Jul 2026
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SpaceX launches 20 upgraded Starlink V3 satellites from Texas

SpaceX's Starship rocket launched from Texas, deploying 20 upgraded Starlink V3 satellites into suborbital space, marking the company's 13th test mission.

25 Jul 2026
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SpaceX's Starship launches 20 Starlink satellites, splashes in Indian Ocean

SpaceX launched its colossal Starship rocket on a groundbreaking test flight, deploying 20 cutting-edge Starlink satellites and achieving its best reentry performance to date.

25 Jul 2026
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OpenAI launches ChatGPT work fetching Gmail, Slack, Google Drive, Salesforce

ChatGPT Work transforms workplace efficiency by autonomously gathering data from Gmail, Slack, and Drive to complete tasks without constant user input.

25 Jul 2026
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Study: Women with PCOS about 4 times heart disease risk

Women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS), recently renamed PMOS, face up to four times higher cardiovascular disease risk, highlighting its long-term metabolic impact.

25 Jul 2026
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Global study finds 51% of migratory bird species declining worldwide

A global study reveals 51% of migratory bird species are declining, driven by habitat loss, climate change, and other threats across major flyways worldwide.

25 Jul 2026
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SpaceX Starship completes 13th flight, deploys 20 Starlink V3 satellites

SpaceX's Starship completed its 13th test flight, splashing down in the Indian Ocean after launching from Texas and successfully achieving key in-flight objectives.

25 Jul 2026
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SpaceX launches 3rd generation Starlink batch, Starship V3 booster explodes

SpaceX successfully deployed third-generation Starlink satellites on Friday, but its Super Heavy booster failed during a simulated landing, marking another setback.

25 Jul 2026
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SpaceX completes Starship test from Texas advancing NASA Artemis III

SpaceX conducted its 13th Starship test flight in Texas, advancing lunar lander development for NASA's Artemis III mission while testing satellite deployment and re-entry systems.

25 Jul 2026
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Undergraduate computer and information sciences enrollment drops 8.1% amid AI

For the first time in nearly 20 years, computer science enrollment has declined, with experts linking the trend to AI's growing role in reshaping tech jobs and education.

25 Jul 2026
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Roku raises streaming device prices citing higher memory costs

Roku has increased prices on its streaming devices, citing inflated memory costs. The Roku Ultra now costs $150, while the Streaming Stick jumped from $30 to $40.

25 Jul 2026
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Louisa Mason leads ALMA reanalysis searching for technosignatures at 90-93GHz

SETI researchers are analyzing archived telescope data, focusing on unexplored narrow-band frequencies, to uncover potential extraterrestrial technosignatures.

25 Jul 2026
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Environmental groups urge FCC pause on space data center licenses

Environmental groups argue that orbital data centers could harm Earth's atmosphere and violate federal laws requiring environmental impact assessments before project approvals.

25 Jul 2026
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Scientists champion passive cooling to combat Europe and Asia heatwaves

Scientists explore passive cooling materials like radiative paints and hydrogel films to combat heatwaves without relying on air conditioning.

25 Jul 2026
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OpenAI launches ChatGPT Health in US to connect medical records

OpenAI has launched ChatGPT Health, enabling US users to securely connect medical records and Apple Health data for tailored health insights and streamlined information access.

24 Jul 2026
Meta

Meta's new app aims to boost Facebook Marketplace sales

Meta has launched a new app called "Seller," aimed at improving the selling experience on its Facebook Marketplace platform.

24 Jul 2026
Facebook

Facebook doubles down on video with TikTok-inspired revamp

Facebook is planning to revamp its platform in a bid to retain users from switching to rival social media platforms like TikTok.

24 Jul 2026
Social Media

Biohacker Bryan Johnson 'clones' himself to test therapies, grow organs

Tech entrepreneur Bryan Johnson, known for his extreme health experiments, has claimed to have "cloned" himself as a newborn.

24 Jul 2026
GitHub

India moves to block Dorsey's Bitchat app amid CJP protests

The Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (I4C), a part of the Ministry of Home Affairs, has directed GitHub to remove repositories hosting Jack Dorsey's Bitchat app.

24 Jul 2026
Anthropic

How AMD's new Helios AI infrastructure challenges NVIDIA's dominance

Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) has unveiled its Helios rack-scale artificial intelligence (AI) solution and sixth-generation EPYC central processing units (CPUs).

24 Jul 2026
OpenAI

US lawmakers propose 'AI kill switch' after OpenAI security incident

In light of a recent incident where OpenAI's AI models went rogue and hacked into a major coding repository, US lawmakers are pushing for an "AI kill switch."

24 Jul 2026
Odisha

HCLTech, Sarvam to build ₹14,257cr AI data center in Odisha

HCLTech has announced its plan to build an artificial intelligence (AI) data center at the upcoming Odisha Sovereign AI Park.

24 Jul 2026
Elon Musk

AI progress is unstoppable, AGI likely in 5 years: Musk

Elon Musk, the CEO of Tesla and SpaceX, has predicted that artificial intelligence (AI) could become superintelligent within five years.

24 Jul 2026
Anthropic

Claude voice now supports Opus and Sonnet AI models

Anthropic has announced the expansion of its Claude's voice mode to include its Opus and Sonnet models.

24 Jul 2026
Amazon

Amazon takes on Netflix with games inside Prime Video

Amazon has announced the integration of its Luna cloud gaming service into Prime Video, making games available on Fire TVs in the US and UK.

24 Jul 2026
Amazon

Amazon upgrades Alexa+ with new AI features for smart homes

Amazon is rolling out a major update for its Alexa+ assistant, making it smarter and more capable of handling complex instructions.

24 Jul 2026
ChatGPT

ChatGPT Health launches as OpenAI pushes deeper into healthcare

OpenAI has made its controversial health assistant feature, ChatGPT Health, available to all US-based users.

24 Jul 2026
Elon Musk

SpaceX postpones Starship Flight 13 launch over bad weather

SpaceX has postponed the 13th integrated test flight of its Starship rocket to Friday. The decision was made due to unfavorable weather conditions.

23 Jul 2026
Elon Musk

SpaceX's Starship Flight 13 to launch tomorrow: What to expect

SpaceX is gearing up for another attempt to launch its Starship Flight 13. The mission was previously postponed due to a last-minute abort.

23 Jul 2026
Sony

Sony's new cinema camera offers 5K recording, built-in AI processing

Sony has expanded its Cinema Line series with the launch of the FX5, a compact full-frame cinema camera.

23 Jul 2026
Google

Google Pixel 11 series likely to come in these colors

Google's upcoming flagship smartphone series, the Pixel 11, has been spotted in 36 official-looking renders from MyMobiles.

23 Jul 2026
Google

Google launches selfie sign-in for account recovery

Google has launched a new feature called "Selfie for sign-in," which lets users verify their identity through a short selfie video.

23 Jul 2026
Apple

iPhone 17 supply crunch hits India; prices may rise soon

The iPhone 17 is facing a supply shortage in India, with many online platforms showing it as out of stock.

23 Jul 2026
Amazon

AMD bets big on AI with $5B investment in Anthropic

Chipmaker Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) has announced a major investment of up to $5 billion in artificial intelligence start-up Anthropic.

23 Jul 2026
AMD

Microsoft brings original Xbox games to Windows

Microsoft has expanded its Xbox backward compatibility program to include original Xbox console games on Windows.

23 Jul 2026
Apple

Apple's MacBook Neo may get RAM and processor upgrades

Apple is said to be working on an upgraded version of its popular budget laptop, the MacBook Neo.

23 Jul 2026
Huawei

For first time, AI scores 100% at International Mathematical Olympiad

In an unprecedented feat, artificial intelligence (AI) has managed to score a perfect 100% at the International Mathematical Olympiad (IMO).

23 Jul 2026
Bengaluru

Bengaluru start-up builds quantum computer that works at room temperature

A Bengaluru-based start-up, Quanfluence, has developed a commercial quantum computer that works at room temperature.

23 Jul 2026
Apple

Can't pay your iPhone EMIs? Apple may restrict app access

A recent discovery in the beta version of iOS 27 reveals that Apple may have plans to limit app access on financed iPhones if users miss their payments.

23 Jul 2026
Apple

Google makes it easier to switch from iPhone to Android

Google has announced a new feature in Android 17, aimed at simplifying the transition from an iPhone to an Android device.

23 Jul 2026
Google

Gemini app nears 1B monthly active users

Google's Gemini AI app now has 950 million monthly active users.

23 Jul 2026
US Government

Trump administration commits $5B to AI research under 'Genesis Mission'

The US government has announced a massive investment of $5 billion into artificial intelligence (AI) research.

23 Jul 2026
Elon Musk

OpenAI allocates whopping $750B for AI data centers, cloud computing

OpenAI has announced a whopping $750 billion budget for infrastructure development through 2030.

23 Jul 2026
China

Satellite imagery captures 10,000-km-long rain band from India-South Korea

A massive monsoon rain band, stretching 7,000 to 10,000km from northern India to South Korea, has been captured in satellite imagery. This phenomenon is one of the most active phases of the 2026 southwest monsoon.

23 Jul 2026
NVIDIA

US warns Chinese AI firms could still face sanctions

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has reiterated his warning to Chinese artificial intelligence (AI) companies, saying that sanctions are still a possibility.

23 Jul 2026
Android Auto

WhatsApp's latest feature drop adds direct iPad sign-ups

WhatsApp has announced a range of new features to enhance its cross-device experience.

23 Jul 2026
Samsung

Samsung Galaxy Unpacked 2026: Check key announcements

Samsung has just wrapped up its annual summer event, Galaxy Unpacked 2026.