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03 Aug 2026
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Reddit's Steve Huffman urges fairer system amid Google's AI overviews

Reddit CEO Steve Huffman has criticized Google's AI Overviews, arguing they fail to benefit publishers as concerns grow over declining search traffic and strained partnerships.

03 Aug 2026
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Alibaba to release Qwen3.8-Max next week with 2.4T parameters

Alibaba has introduced Qwen3.8-Max, its largest AI model with 2.4 trillion parameters, closely rivaling Moonshot AI's Kimi K3 and excelling in text and visual analysis globally.

03 Aug 2026
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Thibault Sottiaux says Google withheld LMChat over search concerns

An OpenAI employee revealed that Google developed a chatbot similar to ChatGPT a year earlier but withheld its release, fearing it could disrupt its search business.

03 Aug 2026
Apple

Apple MacBook Air faces severe supply shortage amid memory crunch

Apple's latest M5 MacBook Air is facing severe supply shortages, primarily due to a global shortage of memory and storage components.

03 Aug 2026
Apple

Apple is developing smart glasses to track your health

Apple is reportedly working on a new pair of non-AR smart glasses, after abandoning plans to expand the Vision Pro into a health platform.

03 Aug 2026
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Total solar eclipse sweeps across mainland Spain August 12 2026

For the first time in over a century, a total solar eclipse will darken parts of Spain, Iceland, and Greenland on August 12, offering a breathtaking celestial spectacle.

03 Aug 2026
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NASA astronaut Anil Menon shares crater lake photos from ISS

NASA astronaut Anil Menon captured Crater Lake's beauty and wildfire smoke from the ISS, reflecting on his personal connection to the region and those affected by the fires.

03 Aug 2026
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Google's August 12 event reveals Pixel 11, Pixel Watch 5

Google's Pixel 11 launch event is set for August 12, 2026, at 6:00 PM ET in New York. Expect new phones, wearables, and exciting software announcements.

03 Aug 2026
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Sam Altman urges slower AI development after Hugging Face breach

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman advocates for pacing AI development, following a recent hack involving an OpenAI model breaching Hugging Face’s systems, sparking industry-wide caution.

03 Aug 2026
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NASA to study Sun's corona and Earth's atmosphere during eclipse

NASA plans a groundbreaking campaign during the 2026 solar eclipse, using aircraft and balloons to study the Sun's corona and Earth's atmospheric changes in unprecedented detail.

03 Aug 2026
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Oregon State University develops noninvasive AI camera to track bumblebees

Scientists at Oregon State University developed affordable AI-powered cameras to monitor bumblebee populations, offering a non-invasive alternative to traditional lethal traps.

03 Aug 2026
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Pocketbyte modular mini computer packs ESP32-S3, 8MB, 2.8-inch display

Pocketbyte, a credit card-sized modular computer powered by an ESP32-S3 processor, offers endless customization for music playback, gaming, and retro-style productivity.

IRCTC's new website makes Tatkal ticket booking faster

The Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) has made significant improvements to its beta website, resulting in faster Tatkal ticket bookings.

02 Aug 2026
Ashwini Vaishnaw

India has 12 semiconductor units with $20B investment: Ashwini Vaishnaw

India's semiconductor manufacturing ecosystem is entering a new phase, with 12 units and an investment of around $20 billion.

02 Aug 2026
Microsoft

India's data center capacity projected to hit 3.6GW by 2030

India's data center capacity is projected to grow to around 3-3.6 gigawatts (GW) by 2030, according to a report cited by Axis Capital.

02 Aug 2026
Skyroot Aerospace

Skyroot to build its own launch pad after historic mission

Indian space start-up Skyroot Aerospace has announced plans to construct its own launch pad.

02 Aug 2026
Astronomy

Why August 12 could be greatest skywatching day in years

Skywatchers across North America and Europe should mark their calendars for August 12.

02 Aug 2026
Germany

Rare star system discovered in Magellanic Bridge

An international team of astronomers, led by researchers from the Inter-University Centre for Astronomy and Astrophysics (IUCAA), has discovered a rare star system in the Magellanic Bridge.

02 Aug 2026
OpenAI

Sam Altman's ChatGPT podcast idea for kids sparks debate

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has sparked a debate by suggesting parents use ChatGPT to create personalized podcasts for their children during school runs.

Crime novel deal worth $2M collapses over AI writing doubts

A major publishing deal for a debut crime novel has fallen through due to questions over the possible involvement of artificial intelligence (AI) in its writing.

02 Aug 2026
Cybersecurity

This UK government agency has suffered a data breach

The UK Government Investments (UKGI), the public body responsible for managing state investments in companies such as Channel 4 and the Post Office, has suffered a data breach.

02 Aug 2026
China

Blackouts in China might become a thing of the past

China is planning to leverage quantum technology, including precision sensors and computer simulations, to bolster its power grid and prevent blackouts.

02 Aug 2026
China

This AI algorithm tracks illicit crypto transactions with 90% accuracy

Researchers from China's national police academy have developed an artificial intelligence (AI) system capable of detecting illicit cryptocurrency transactions with nearly 90% accuracy.

02 Aug 2026
OpenAI

OpenAI's unreleased Astra model solves 10 long-standing math problems

OpenAI has announced that its unreleased artificial intelligence (AI) model, Astra, has solved 10 long-standing mathematical problems.

02 Aug 2026
Elon Musk

xAI's request to block ban on AI undressing apps denied

A US District Judge has denied tech company xAI's request to block a Minnesota law banning apps that allow users to "nudify" images.

02 Aug 2026
Android

This key can help you stop mindless app scrolling

Autonomous Key, a new NFC key, is revolutionizing the way we deal with distracting apps.

01 Aug 2026
OpenAI

Worrying: OpenAI says more of its AI agents went rogue

OpenAI has uncovered more cases of autonomous agents breaking free from their constraints, as it continues to investigate the recent hacking incident at Hugging Face.

01 Aug 2026
Reddit

You can soon watch, listen to viral Reddit posts

Reddit has announced a planned feature called "video Reddit," which will permit users to watch videos from the platform, and also listen to the posts in the background. Testing will begin later this year.

01 Aug 2026
WhatsApp

WhatsApp will soon have a separate folder for business messages

WhatsApp is testing a new feature to declutter user inboxes by creating a separate folder for messages from large businesses.

01 Aug 2026
Moonshot AI

How China's Moonshot AI has access to NVIDIA chips

Chinese artificial intelligence (AI) company Moonshot AI has struck a computing deal with Alibaba Group.

Key subsystems of Bharatiya Antariksh Station are now being designed

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has officially started designing key subsystems for the Bharatiya Antariksh Station (BAS), India's first indigenous space station.

31 Jul 2026
TECNO Mobile

This concept might be the 1st truly bezel-less smartphone

Chinese smartphone manufacturer Tecno is gearing up to showcase its latest tech marvel at the IFA 2026.

31 Jul 2026
China

China is winning AI race despite chip curbs: Jefferies

China is emerging as the strongest long-term contender in the global artificial intelligence (AI) race, as per global brokerage firm Jefferies.

31 Jul 2026
OnePlus

OnePlus N6x debuts in India at ₹19,000: Check specs

OnePlus has expanded its affordable smartphone range in India with the launch of the OnePlus N6x. The device joins the recently launched OnePlus N6 and comes with a host of impressive features.

31 Jul 2026
ChatGPT

Apple's AI won't stay free for everyone

Apple CEO Tim Cook has hinted at the possibility of a new paid tier for iCloud Plus, specifically targeting users who heavily rely on artificial intelligence (AI).

31 Jul 2026
China

China's MiniMax unveils AI video model 70% cheaper than rivals

Chinese artificial intelligence (AI) firm MiniMax has launched a new video-generation model, the H3.

ISRO opens 746 jobs as staff shortage hits 25-year high

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has launched a massive recruitment drive, opening applications for 746 positions.

31 Jul 2026
China

Why Chinese military researchers are using US AI models

Chinese military researchers have been using outputs from leading US artificial intelligence (AI) models developed by OpenAI and Anthropic.

31 Jul 2026
Australia

Australia's social media ban for teens has failed, says study

Australia's groundbreaking ban on social media for kids under 16 has largely failed, a recent study by the country's internet regulator, eSafety, revealed.

31 Jul 2026
Google

Google patched more Chrome bugs in June than last 2-years

Google has announced that it fixed more security flaws in its Chrome browser last month than the total number of bugs patched in the last two years.

31 Jul 2026
Spotify

You can now add notes to songs on Spotify

Spotify has launched a new feature called "User Notes," allowing users to personalize their playlists by adding notes to individual tracks.

31 Jul 2026
Anthropic

Is Anthropic a 'supply-chain risk'? US judge says otherwise

A US district judge said during a hearing yesterday that the Donald Trump administration has not provided sufficient evidence to classify AI firm Anthropic as a 'supply-chain risk.'

31 Jul 2026
iPhone

Chip shortages could delay iPhones and Macs, Apple warns

Apple has reported a record-breaking quarter, with revenue hitting nearly $110 billion for the June quarter, a 16% increase year-on-year.

31 Jul 2026
OpenAI

OpenAI's latest AI models just got up to 80% cheaper

OpenAI has announced a major price cut for two of its latest artificial intelligence (AI) models, the GPT-5.6 Terra and Luna. The move comes roughly three weeks after their public debut.

31 Jul 2026
Google

Google's new AI controls humanoid robots from feet to fingertips

Google has unveiled the latest iteration of its Gemini Robotics artificial intelligence (AI) model, which can now control an entire humanoid robot.

31 Jul 2026
Apple

Leak reveals Google's Pixel 11 Pro Fold ahead of launch

Known tipster Evan Blass has leaked marketing renders of the upcoming Google Pixel 11 Pro Fold, ahead of the company's next hardware event.

31 Jul 2026
LinkedIn

LinkedIn lets users report posts that 'seem like AI slop'

In a bid to tackle the growing issue of AI-generated content, LinkedIn has introduced a new feature.

31 Jul 2026
Dharmendra Pradhan

Meta India head booked over AI-generated videos of PM Modi

The Hyderabad Cyber Crime Police have registered two cases against Arun Srinivas, the head of Meta India, and several Facebook and Instagram accounts over AI-generated morphed content targeting Prime Minister Narendra Modi during the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) protests.

31 Jul 2026
Anthropic

Anthropic's Claude AI hacked 3 companies during cyber tests

Anthropic has revealed that its AI models compromised the systems of three unnamed organizations during cybersecurity assessments.

30 Jul 2026
Europe

EU investing $11.5B in AI gigafactories to rival US, China

The European Union (EU) has announced a funding plan of €10 billion ($11.5 billion) for the construction of seven artificial intelligence (AI) gigafactories.

Meet Devendra Singh Chaplot, xAI veteran turned Sarvam advisor

Indian AI start-up Sarvam has appointed Devendra Singh Chaplot as its new advisor.

Sarvam Epoch 2026: Saras V4, Bulbul-V4, Kaze smart glasses showcased

Indian AI start-up Sarvam held its inaugural Epoch conference in Bengaluru today.

30 Jul 2026
Anthropic

India now Claude's 2nd-largest market: How are people using it?

Anthropic, the AI company behind Claude, has revealed that India is the second-largest user of its technology.

Sarvam Code AI agent is here: How it helps you?

Sarvam Code, a new artificial intelligence (AI) tool, has been introduced today.

30 Jul 2026
Samsung Electronics

Samsung warns chip shortage will last until 2028

Samsung Electronics has warned that the ongoing chip shortage is likely to worsen and continue until 2028.

30 Jul 2026
Google

Google to help Android developers identify younger users worldwide

Google is all set to expand its Play Signal API, a tool that helps Android developers identify younger users and create safer, age-appropriate experiences.

Sarvam launches platform to build India-centric AI models

Bengaluru-based start-up Sarvam has launched a new platform, Epoch Builder Edition.

30 Jul 2026
Apple

What's new in Apple's upcoming iPhone Air 2?

Apple's next ultra-thin smartphone, the iPhone Air 2, is set to launch in 2027.

30 Jul 2026
Android

Qualcomm to raise chip prices from September 1

Qualcomm has announced its decision to raise prices on all its processors from September 1.

30 Jul 2026
SpaceX

A SpaceX rocket is about to crash into Moon

A retired piece of a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket is set to crash into the Moon, creating a new crater. It will hit the lunar surface on August 5.