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26 May 2026
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Rockstar apologizes, confirms 'Grand Theft Auto VI' May 26 2026

Rockstar Games has officially announced Grand Theft Auto VI will launch on May 26, 2026, apologizing for the delay and emphasizing their commitment to exceeding fan expectations.

26 May 2026
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China to open 1st humanoid robot training center in Shanghai

China's first humanoid training center opens in July, enrolling over 100 robots to master real-world skills and generate data for advancing future humanoid development.

26 May 2026
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TCL launches premium TV lineup in India with AI features

TCL has launched its Phase 1 premium TV lineup in India, featuring QLED and Mini LED models with advanced display technology, AI-powered features, and gaming enhancements.

26 May 2026
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Vijayawada startup AnduraX to test spaceplane re-entry from 25km

AnduraX, a Vijayawada-based spacetech start-up, will perform a high-altitude balloon drop test next month for its reusable reentry vehicle development.

26 May 2026
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Researchers find lower fuel moon route in interplanetary transportation network

Scientists have identified a more efficient route to the Moon, reducing fuel consumption by 58.80 meters per second and potentially lowering costs for future lunar missions.

26 May 2026
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Pope Leo XIV releases 'Magnifica Humanitas' amid Olah AI debate

Anthropic researcher Olah disclosed unsettling discoveries about advanced AI systems, including human-like structures and introspection, during a Vatican event with Pope Leo XIV.

26 May 2026
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Apple quietly registers genai.apple.com just before June 8 WWDC

Apple has registered a new subdomain, ‘genai.apple.com,’ hinting at major generative AI announcements during the WWDC 2026 keynote on June 8.

26 May 2026
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IIM Lucknow finds AI companion apps may harm mental health

An IIM Lucknow study highlights psychological risks of AI companion apps, revealing emotional dependence, addictive behavior, and strained real-world relationships among users.

26 May 2026
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NPCI launches UPI Lite for pin-free everyday micro payments

UPI Lite simplifies micro-payments by removing the need to enter your PIN, making everyday transactions faster and clutter-free while keeping your main account secure.

26 May 2026
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India's CERT-In recommends 12-hour fixes where feasible in AI strategy

India's CERT-In urges organisations to patch critical internet-facing flaws within 12 hours, citing AI's role in accelerating cyberattacks and compressing exploitation timelines.

26 May 2026
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Soumya Swaminathan says India can aid Bundibugyo Ebola response

India can significantly advance Ebola vaccine and antibody development through collaborations with WHO and ICMR, addressing challenges posed by the rare Bundibugyo strain.

26 May 2026
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Neocambrian AI opens Indian data factory for human motion datasets

Neocambrian AI, founded by Abhinav Kukreja, has unveiled India's first robotics data factory to build large-scale human action datasets for Physical AI and robotics systems.

26 May 2026
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NASA's James Webb Space Telescope detects extreme weather on WASP-94b

NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope has revealed dynamic weather patterns on WASP-94A b, a scorching hot Jupiter with clouds of vaporized rock and supersonic winds.

26 May 2026
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India's physical AI data pilots prompt ministry and legal scrutiny

Emerging physical AI platforms like Pronto and Snabbit are raising privacy concerns with in-home data collection pilots, prompting scrutiny from India’s IT ministry.

26 May 2026
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IIT Madras and IISc Bengaluru create osmium boron ferrocene analog

Indian scientists have synthesized a carbon-free molecule mimicking ferrocene's unique structure, solving a seven-decade-old puzzle in advanced chemistry.

26 May 2026
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Samsung Gallery ends direct OneDrive sync on September 30, 2026

Samsung Gallery's direct sync with OneDrive will end on September 30, 2026. Users must switch to the OneDrive app for photo and video backups moving forward.

26 May 2026
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Google One updates interface to clarify AI Ultra plan differences

Google has updated its Google One AI Ultra plans to clearly differentiate between the $200/month and $100/month tiers, addressing user confusion over features.

26 May 2026
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Riot Games denies Vanguard can brick hackers' computers after update

Riot Games clarified that its Vanguard anti-cheat software does not damage or disable hardware, following backlash over a controversial social media post.

26 May 2026
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China sends embryo-like stem cell structures for Tiangong microgravity study

China sent artificial human embryos to its Tiangong space station, aiming to study how microgravity impacts early embryonic development and future space colonization.

26 May 2026
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FAA clears Blue Origin to resume New Glenn flights

Blue Origin’s New Glenn rocket is set to return to flight after the FAA approved its investigation into an April 19 anomaly that caused a payload delivery failure.

26 May 2026
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Germany's kit finds Wi-Fi identifies people with 99.5% accuracy

Researchers at Germany's Karlsruhe Institute of Technology reveal that ordinary WiFi networks can identify individuals with 99.5% accuracy, raising serious privacy concerns.

26 May 2026
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Scientists say fungi Trichoderma and Penicillium could fix Martian soil

Scientists have discovered fungi capable of transforming barren Martian soil into fertile ground, aiding plant growth by enhancing nutrients and neutralizing toxins.

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.

25 May 2026
K-Pop

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.

25 May 2026
Android

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.

25 May 2026
Indian School of Business

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.

25 May 2026
WhatsApp

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.

25 May 2026
Google Gemini

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.

25 May 2026
Android

Create beautiful poems in seconds with these AI apps

AI apps for personalized poetic inspirations revolutionize the way we capture everyday moments.

25 May 2026
Anthropic

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).

25 May 2026
China

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.

25 May 2026
White House

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.

25 May 2026
China

Why China has merged its crewed, uncrewed lunar programs

China is merging its crewed and uncrewed lunar landing programs into a single mission.

25 May 2026
WhatsApp

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.

25 May 2026
Android

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.

25 May 2026
Xiaomi

Xiaomi bets big on AI to power its smartphones, EVs

Xiaomi is betting big on artificial intelligence (AI) to secure its hardware empire's future.

25 May 2026
Apple

iPhone 18 Pro leak hints at taller display, slimmer bezels

Apple's upcoming iPhone 18 Pro series could see a major front-design overhaul, as per recent leaks.

25 May 2026
Bengaluru

Pronto admits to recording users' home videos. Purpose? AI training

Bengaluru-based start-up Pronto has sparked a major controversy after it was revealed that the company recorded videos inside customers' homes while their staff performed cleaning tasks.

25 May 2026
Milky Way

Astronomers say Milky Way consumed a dwarf galaxy

A team of astronomers has discovered a peculiar cluster of stars, which they believe to be the remnants of a dwarf galaxy devoured by the Milky Way some 10 billion years ago.

25 May 2026
Amazon

Microsoft, Uber find AI tools more expensive than expected

Microsoft has decided to discontinue most of its direct Claude Code licenses and shift its engineering team toward GitHub Copilot CLI.

25 May 2026
Apple

Apple to allow Google Cast on iPhones, iPads

Apple is reportedly working on a feature that would allow users to replace AirPlay with third-party streaming protocols at the system level.

25 May 2026
Apple

Genmoji, Image Playground to get major upgrade in iOS 27

Apple is gearing up to give a major visual upgrade to its image generation models, Genmoji and Image Playground, in the upcoming iOS 27 update.

25 May 2026
Cancer

This handheld device can detect cancer from a blood drop

A team of researchers from Westlake University, Hangzhou, has developed a handheld device that could soon be used to screen for early-stage cancer from a single drop of blood.

25 May 2026
Apple Music

AI apps that create travel playlists for you

An AI app generating personalized travel playlists can transform an ordinary trip into a memorable one.

25 May 2026
Technology

How AI is helping you cook better at home

Mastering culinary skills is no longer restricted to pricey classes or years of trial and error.

25 May 2026
Technology

How AI is making hospitals more efficient

Artificial intelligence is revolutionizing hospital resource management by allowing faster and more informed decisions about staffing, bed availability, supplies, scheduling, and patient flow.

25 May 2026
Technology

How to identify fake rental app messages

In today's digital age, rental apps have become a popular choice for finding accommodation. However, with the convenience of technology comes the risk of phishing scams.

25 May 2026
Apple

watchOS 27 to improve heart-rate tracking on Apple Watch

Apple is gearing up to launch its next software update, watchOS 27, at WWDC 2026.

25 May 2026
Google

Google AI just solved 56-year-old math problems on its own

Google's DeepMind has announced that its AI system, AlphaProof Nexus, has autonomously solved nine open Erdos problems.

25 May 2026
China

Huawei reveals roadmap for 1.4nm chips by 2031

Huawei has unveiled an ambitious plan to produce advanced semiconductors with a transistor density of 1.4 nanometers (nm) by 2031.

25 May 2026
China

Huawei targets 1.4nm chips by 2031 to rival TSMC

Huawei Technologies has announced a new strategy to close the gap with Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC), the industry leader in semiconductor production.

25 May 2026
X

X moves to stop creators profiting from stolen viral content

X, the social media platform, is taking steps to combat its "copycat economy."

25 May 2026
Apple

Apple is finally fixing AirPods' messy settings menu

Apple is set to revamp the AirPods settings menu in its upcoming iOS 27 update, according to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman.

25 May 2026
China

Chinese astronaut to spend a full year in space

China has launched its Shenzhou-23 mission, a major step in its plan to send humans to the Moon by 2030.

24 May 2026
Health & Wellness

How does playing rugby affect women's brains?

A groundbreaking research project has begun at Cardiff University, UK focusing on the effects of repeated head impacts in women's rugby.

24 May 2026
Anthropic

Anthropic prepares for early launch of Mythos AI model

Anthropic's highly anticipated AI model, Mythos, could be launching sooner than expected.

24 May 2026
China

China wants to extract lithium, germanium from coal waste

China is exploring the potential of coal waste as a source of critical metals such as lithium, gallium, and germanium.

24 May 2026
Google

How to remove AI overviews from Google search results

Google's AI Overviews feature in search results has been a topic of debate among users.

24 May 2026
China

China's Shenzhou-23 space mission to feature Hong Kong's first astronaut

China is scheduled to launch its longest human spaceflight mission to date, the Shenzhou-23.

Why low-tech companies are now engaging in 'AI washing'

UK companies are adopting "yoga-level" stretches to portray themselves as AI specialists, a trend fueled by the hype surrounding the technology.

Worrying: Patients rushing to plastic surgeons for 'AI face' look

Plastic surgeons in the UK are increasingly concerned about their patients asking for an "AI face."

24 May 2026
Facebook

Workplace tracking software secretly share employee data with Big Tech

A recent study has revealed that popular workplace monitoring apps, or "bossware," are sharing employee data with digital advertising platforms and data brokers.

24 May 2026
iPhone

This phishing scam targets iPhone users to steal Apple ID

The Indian Cybercrime Coordination Centre's National Cybercrime Threat Analytics Unit (I4C) has issued a warning about a sophisticated phishing scam. The scam targets iPhone users who have lost their devices.

24 May 2026
Anthropic

Ferrari revamps fan app with IBM's AI tech

Ferrari has partnered with tech giant IBM in a bid to enhance the experience of Formula 1 (F1) fans.

24 May 2026
Elon Musk

xAI turns to fossil fuels to power massive AI expansion

Elon Musk's xAI has turned to fossil fuels for its data centers, a surprising shift for a company.

24 May 2026
Germany

AI could disrupt 28% back-office roles in India: Report

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is set to disrupt 28% of back-office roles and 24% of data roles in India over the next three years, a new study by SHRM has found.

24 May 2026
Anthropic

OpenAI seeks researchers who can stop AI from improving itself

OpenAI is looking for a researcher to tackle one of the biggest challenges in artificial intelligence (AI): what happens when an AI system can improve itself.

24 May 2026
App Store

Apple registers new subdomain ahead of WWDC, fueling AI buzz

Ahead of the much-anticipated Worldwide Developer Conference (WWDC) 2026, Apple has registered a new subdomain: genai.apple.com.

24 May 2026
Microsoft

Microsoft's consumer marketing chief, Yusuf Mehdi, leaving after 35 years

Yusuf Mehdi, Microsoft's Executive Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer for Consumers, has announced his decision to leave the company after 35 years.

23 May 2026
Gmail

Gemini app for Mac to get 2 major AI updates

Google has announced two major updates for its Gemini app on macOS, during the I/O 2026 event.

23 May 2026
NVIDIA

NVIDIA is including China in its $200B CPU market forecast

NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang has said that his company's forecast of a $200 billion market for central processing units (CPUs) includes China.

23 May 2026
Gaming Bytes

League of Legends maker says it can't 'brick' your PC

Riot Games, the developer behind popular games like League of Legends and Valorant, has denied rumors that its Vanguard anti-cheat system can "brick" players' PCs.

23 May 2026
Google

Snap's AR glasses likely to launch later this year

Snap, the parent company of Snapchat, is gearing up to launch its highly-anticipated "Spectacles" augmented reality (AR) glasses later this year.

23 May 2026
Gmail

Google's Workspace apps get major visual revamp with gradient icons

Google is rolling out a major visual revamp for its Workspace apps, introducing new gradient icons.

23 May 2026
Donald Trump

Trump Mobile hit by major data breach, exposing customer data

Trump Mobile, the new telecommunications venture of US President Donald Trump's family, has suffered a major data breach.

23 May 2026
Health & Wellness

This Chinese lab-grown organoid can replace your pacemaker

In a major scientific breakthrough, researchers from Shanghai have successfully created the world's first lab-grown sinoatrial node.

23 May 2026
China

This Chinese-Dutch team just turned corn into sustainable plastic

A team of scientists from China and the Netherlands has developed a corn protein-based biopolymer that could offer a sustainable alternative to fossil-fuel plastics.

23 May 2026
China

China to search for water ice at Moon's south pole

China's Chang'e-7 mission is set to explore the Moon's south pole later this year.

23 May 2026
Donald Trump

FBI director's merchandise site taken offline after cyberattack, malware concerns

The merchandise website of FBI Director Kash Patel, Based Apparel, has been taken offline after reports of a cyberattack.

23 May 2026
Amazon

Claude Mythos found 10,000+ bugs in just a month

Anthropic, the AI start-up that developed Claude Mythos, has revealed that its advanced artificial intelligence (AI) system has detected over 10,000 critical cybersecurity flaws in just a month.

23 May 2026
Google

You now get disco ball icons on your Android devices

Google has joined the 'disco ball' icon trend, following Spotify's temporary app icon change for its 20th anniversary.

23 May 2026
Bing

Google's AI search doesn't know meaning of 'disregard'

Google's new AI-powered search experience has run into a major problem: it doesn't know what "disregard" means.