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Protostars in IRAS 07299-1651 formed binary 60 years ago
Astronomers observed two massive protostars forming a binary system just 60 years ago, revealing they originated from separate gas clouds and joined through a chance encounter.
Apple hikes iPhone 17 prices in India by around 20%
Apple has raised iPhone 17 prices in India, with the 256GB model now starting at Rs 99,900 following the launch of iPhone 18 Pro, Pro Max, and Duo.
Apple debuts Apple Reference Image for iPhone 18 Pro photos
Apple unveiled the Apple Reference Image feature for iPhone 18 Pro, enabling users to verify photo authenticity by comparing unalterable digital negatives with edited versions.
Apple rolls out iOS 27 with AI Siri September 14
Apple’s iOS 27, featuring the AI-enhanced Siri, launches on September 14. The update introduces advanced personal context features and is initially available in English.
Apple launches Watch Ultra 4 with 84-hour battery life
Apple has announced its latest high-end smartwatch, the Apple Watch Ultra 4.
AirPods 5 is here with live translation, improved ANC
Apple has officially introduced the next generation of its wireless earbuds, the AirPods 5.
iPhone 18 Pro arrives with A20 Pro chip, improved camera
Apple has introduced the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max.
UK to stop children from snapping nudes on phones soon
The UK government has announced plans to introduce a new law aimed at preventing children from taking or sharing nude images on mobile devices.
You can't use WhatsApp on these Android phones anymore
WhatsApp has stopped working on devices running Android 5.0 and 5.1, effective yesterday, a report by WABetaInfo has revealed.
This single-dose nanodrug might cure your bad cholesterol
US and Chinese researchers have conducted successful clinical trials of a single-dose nanodrug, which can potentially control "bad" cholesterol levels for years or even forever.
Why Google is investing $15.1B in Finland
Google has announced a massive investment of at least €13 billion ($15.1 billion) in artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure in Finland over the next two years.
10 years in making, Apple's first foldable iPhone debuts tonight
Apple's first foldable iPhone is widely tipped to debut tonight at its 'Surprise and shine' event at 10:30pm IST.
OpenAI working on next-generation AI chips with Samsung
OpenAI is strengthening its partnership with Samsung Electronics, focusing on the development of next-generation chips and enterprise artificial intelligence (AI) services.
Drinking very hot drinks might cause esophageal cancer, says study
A recent study has revealed that consuming very hot tea and coffee can significantly increase the risk of developing esophageal cancer.
ISRO, ESA might collaborate in human spaceflight and lunar exploration
The European Space Agency (ESA) is set to discuss potential collaboration with the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) in human spaceflight and lunar exploration.
Anemic mothers give birth to children with smaller brains: Study
A recent study has revealed that babies born to anemic mothers tend to have smaller brains.
OpenAI says AI helped design chip in just 9 months
OpenAI, the company behind ChatGPT, is expanding its artificial intelligence (AI) technology into specialized industries.
You can soon use Starlink's satellite internet services in India
India is one step closer to launching satellite communication services, including Elon Musk's Starlink.
Apple's iPhone event today: When and where to watch
Apple's new CEO, John Ternus, will be the face of tonight's iPhone-centric launch event in Cupertino.
Sony revives WH-1000XM4 6 years later with key upgrades
Sony has launched a new version of its popular WH-1000XM4 wireless headphones, dubbed the WH-1000XM4C.
OpenAI's unreleased model solves 90-year-old maths problem in 88 hours
OpenAI has announced a major breakthrough in solving a complex mathematical problem that has remained unsolved for nearly a century.
Google creates AI map of 9B possible human DNA changes
Google DeepMind has launched a revolutionary AI platform, AlphaGenome Atlas, which could revolutionize our understanding of the human genome.
Anthropic researcher quits, warns AI labs are 'gambling with humanity'
Jacob Coxon, a researcher at Anthropic, has resigned over concerns about the risks posed by artificial intelligence (AI).
Meta launches AI agent that acts on your behalf
Meta has launched Muse, its latest personal artificial intelligence (AI) agent designed to assist consumers with their daily tasks.
ChatGPT Images 2.5 arrives with faster generation, smarter edits
OpenAI has launched an upgraded version of its image generation technology, ChatGPT Images 2.5.
Google says its revamped Europe search results have poor quality
Google has announced changes to its search results in Europe, a move aimed at meeting the demands of EU antitrust regulators.
AI will cure cancer within our generation, says Arm CEO
Artificial intelligence (AI) could discover a cure for cancer, something that humans wouldn't be able to do in their lifetimes, according to Rene Haas, the CEO of British chip designer Arm Holdings.
Xiaomi 18 Fold takes on Apple's upcoming foldable iPhone
Xiaomi has officially launched its first wide-format foldable smartphone, the Xiaomi 18 Fold.
OpenAI's Astra clears all 48 CAPTCHA levels
OpenAI's artificial intelligence (AI) model has successfully completed a browser game based on 48 CAPTCHA-style challenges.
Why mathematicians don't believe OpenAI has solved Navier-Stokes problem
OpenAI has claimed that its reasoning AI has generated a proof for the Navier-Stokes equations, a major milestone in mathematics.
Did the Moon form in just 5 hours?
A recent study has suggested that Earth's Moon could have formed within five hours of a massive collision between our planet and a Mars-sized protoplanet.
Scammers now targeting Instagram creators with fake copyright strikes
Instagram creators are falling prey to a long-running scam, where fraudsters are filing fake copyright claims against their accounts.
Apple's iPhone event tomorrow: What to expect
Apple is gearing up to unveil its latest iPhones at the annual September hardware event.
Abandoned Chinese coal mines might soon be used for farming
A team of researchers from Shanxi, a major coal-producing province in central China, has proposed the concept of "underground agriculture" in abandoned coal mine tunnels.
China, Russia conduct 1st-ever joint sea ice survey in Arctic
China and Russia have conducted their first-ever joint sea ice survey in the Arctic Ocean.
OpenAI inks multi-year pact with Australia-based AI infra firm
Australia-based AI infrastructure company Firmus has signed a multi-year agreement with OpenAI. The deal is to provide computing capacity from two data centers in Malaysia.
Social media giants are staring at hefty fines in Australia
Australia's Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has proposed new laws that would hold social media giants accountable for their "duty of care" toward users under the age of 18.
Amazon lets creators earn from 50,000 brands
Amazon has launched a new program called Creator Connections, aimed at connecting creators with brands for product discovery and monetization opportunities.
Jio's satellite internet network to begin tests in 2027
Reliance Jio is gearing up for a test flight of its ambitious 1,600-satellite low Earth orbit (LEO) constellation in September 2027, as per the Economic Times.
India joins US-led initiative for next-gen 6G networks
India has joined the United States and 24 other countries in an initiative to develop next-generation 6G networks.
ChatGPT can now mimic your writing style: How to enable
ChatGPT has introduced a new feature that allows the AI model to learn and replicate your unique writing style.
Huawei unveils triple-fold phone with chips free of US restrictions
Huawei has unveiled its latest triple-fold smartphone with a new in-house Kirin 9050 Pro chip that the company says is free from US technology restrictions.
Telegram outage hits users in India, US and Singapore
Telegram is facing a service disruption today, with users from India, the US and Singapore reporting issues.
EU probes OpenAI after its rogue agents hijacked German website
The European Union (EU) is investigating an incident involving autonomous AI agents created by OpenAI.
AI-generated drug reverses aging markers in human trials
A new study published in Nature Biotechnology has found that an AI-generated drug, rentosertib, could potentially slow down the aging process.
Is Deepinder Goyal's Temple better than traditional heart-rate measuring devices?
Deepinder Goyal's wearable start-up, Temple, has released its first validation study.
You can soon join WhatsApp calls without having an account
WhatsApp is working on a new 'guest calls' feature that will allow users without a WhatsApp account to join calls via a web link.
NASA invites ISRO to join its Moon base program
The US has invited the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) to join its Moon base program.
iOS 27: When is it coming, expected features, compatible iPhones
Apple is gearing up to launch iOS 27, a major software update for compatible iPhones. The update was first unveiled at WWDC 2026 and has been in beta testing since June.
OpenAI brings TOI, Economic Times content to ChatGPT
Bennett, Coleman & Co Ltd (BCCL) has announced a strategic partnership with OpenAI.
How Temple wearable's Entropy feature helped Deepinder Goyal meditate
Deepinder Goyal, the founder of Zomato, has shared his experience with Temple, a new wellness wearable.
Chinese scientists back Trump's love for battleships with big guns
Chinese military scientists have backed the controversial idea of US President Donald Trump to build new warships with large-caliber guns.
Huawei launches 2nd-gen tri-fold smartphone, takes aim at Apple, Xiaomi
Huawei has launched its second tri-fold smartphone, the Mate XT2.
Agents, publishers are making claims on authors' Anthropic lawsuit payments
Authors expecting their share of Anthropic's $1.5 billion copyright settlement have been surprised by emails informing them of third-party claims on their payments.
NVIDIA, Microsoft say AI data centers are less thirsty now
Data centers, the backbone of the internet and artificial intelligence (AI), have been facing criticism for their high water and power consumption.
NVIDIA CEO says AGI is here
NVIDIA's CEO Jensen Huang has announced that Artificial General Intelligence (AGI) is here.
OpenAI chief scientist warns AI could manipulate or blackmail humans
OpenAI's Chief Scientist, Jakub Pachocki, has issued a stark warning about the rapid advancement of artificial intelligence (AI) models.
OpenAI says it has built an AI 'research intern'
OpenAI has announced the successful development of its "automated research intern," a major milestone in its quest for advanced artificial intelligence (AI).
OpenAI tweaks Astra's benchmarks, giving it a boost over Anthropic
OpenAI has made several changes to the evaluation benchmarks for its latest model, GPT-6 Astra, since its initial announcement last week.
Europe's 1st fully commercial orbital rocket launched successfully
German company Isar Aerospace has successfully launched Europe's first fully commercial orbital rocket, the two-stage Spectrum.
'Numbat': Perplexity's open-source tool can track rogue AI agents
Aravind Srinivas, CEO of Perplexity has highlighted Numbat, an open-source tool that tracks AI agents.
ISRO's EOS-05 completes first orbit-raising manoeuvre, advancing toward geosynchronous orbit
The Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) has announced that its Earth Observation Satellite (EOS-05) has successfully completed a major orbit maneuver.
This ultra-sensitive 'floating compass' can help search for dark matter
A team of Chinese scientists has developed a tabletop magnetic sensor, the Levitated Magnet Magnetometer (LeMaMa).
Why China is planning to launch a 3D satellite chain
China has started an ambitious international project to build a three-dimensional satellite network between Earth and the Moon.
First-in-the-world: China can now extract iron from ultra-low-grade ore
China has launched a world-first industrial-scale facility to extract iron from mine tailings and ultra-low-grade ore.
Apple's foldable iPhone likely to miss these features
Apple's upcoming foldable smartphone, the 'iPhone Ultra,' is likely to miss out on some key features that will be made available in the iPhone 18 Pro models.
Karnataka AI university panel's 1st meeting: What's on the agenda?
The consultation committee for the proposed Karnataka Artificial Intelligence University (KAIU) met for the first time yesterday.
Apple reportedly working on AI-powered home security system
Apple is reportedly working on a home security system and service, which could be released in 2027.
iTunes is still alive 25 years later, but barely recognizable
More than 25 years after Steve Jobs unveiled iTunes, the platform continues to exist in a much-diminished form.
ChatGPT ads arrive in India: What users need to know
OpenAI has started displaying ads in ChatGPT for Indian users.