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10 Jan 2026
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Modi wants Indian AI startups to show off at global summit

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has urged Indian artificial intelligence startups to present their top products at the upcoming India AI Impact Summit 2026 for global exposure.

10 Jan 2026
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China just flew a wind turbine in the sky—and it set a world record

China's Linyi Yunchuan unveils a colossal airborne wind turbine (AWT), the SAWES S2000, marking a significant advancement in harnessing high-altitude winds for green energy.

10 Jan 2026
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Google, Character. AI settle lawsuits over chatbot-linked teen suicides

Google and Character.AI are in negotiations for potentially landmark legal settlements related to alleged harm caused by AI chatbots to teenagers.

10 Jan 2026
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Google Photos is about to get smarter with backup scheduling

Google Photos is reportedly testing a 'Backup schedule' feature, potentially allowing users to specify when their photos and videos are backed up.

10 Jan 2026
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PhonePe's new 'Bolt' makes in-app payments easier

PhonePe Payment Gateway has introduced 'PhonePe PG Bolt', a solution that uses device tokenization to streamline Visa and Mastercard transactions on its platform.

ISRO to launch Earth observation satellite on January 12

The Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) will kick off its 2026 launch calendar with the PSLV-C62 mission on January 12.

Some dogs can learn new words just by overhearing you!

Just like toddlers, some intelligent dogs can pick up new words just by eavesdropping on conversations, a study published in the journal Science has found.

10 Jan 2026
Cancer

Early detection of gallbladder cancer might soon become easier

In a major breakthrough, scientists from Assam's Tezpur University have discovered unique chemical signatures in blood that could help in the early detection of gallbladder cancer.

10 Jan 2026
Health & Wellness

This Chinese 'mini-womb' can help unlock secrets of pregnancy

A team of scientists from the Chinese Academy of Sciences has successfully created the world's first "mini-womb" on a microfluidic chip.

10 Jan 2026
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How ISRO's Aditya-L1 helped crack the mystery of a major solar storm

India's Aditya-L1 solar observatory has shed light on the devastating mechanics of a powerful solar storm that hit Earth in October 2024.

10 Jan 2026
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Apple Watch's blood sugar tracking dreams get a real-world boost

A new breath-based sensor, currently in human trials, could potentially enable the Apple Watch to non-invasively monitor blood sugar levels.

10 Jan 2026
Spotify

Spotify no longer runnig ads for US immigration agency

Spotify is no longer running advertisements for the US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).

10 Jan 2026
Elon Musk

Indonesia becomes first country to block Grok over explicit images

Indonesia has become the first country to block access to Elon Musk's Grok chatbot, citing concerns over AI-generated pornographic content.

10 Jan 2026
Diabetes

Want to live longer? Getting enough sleep is the key

A recent study by Vitality and the London School of Economics has found that quality and consistency of sleep can greatly impact life expectancy and risk of early death.

10 Jan 2026
DeepSeek

DeepSeek's new AI model could outperform ChatGPT in coding tasks

Chinese artificial intelligence (AI) start-up DeepSeek is gearing up to launch its next-gen AI model, V4, sometime in mid-February, according to The Information.

10 Jan 2026
WhatsApp

WhatsApp may face stricter scrutiny in EU: Here's why

Meta's popular messaging app, WhatsApp, could soon be facing stricter scrutiny under the European Commission's Digital Services Act (DSA).

10 Jan 2026
WhatsApp

You can soon set cover photos for your WhatsApp account

WhatsApp is working on a new feature that will allow users to add cover photos to their personal profiles.

10 Jan 2026
Microsoft

It is now easier to add hyperlinks in Microsoft Word

Microsoft has introduced a new feature to its Word application, making it easier and faster for users to add hyperlinks.

This 10,000mAh power bank can be split like a KitKat

Nimble, an accessory maker, has unveiled a revolutionary new power bank at CES 2026.

10 Jan 2026
Gmail

Gmail now lets you react to all emails with emojis

Google is bringing its emoji reactions feature from personal Gmail accounts to all Workspace users by default, starting February 9.

10 Jan 2026
Accenture

Anthropic strikes AI deal with insurance giant Allianz

Anthropic, a leading artificial intelligence (AI) research lab, has struck a major deal with Allianz, one of the world's largest insurance companies.

CES 2026: Meet the weirdest robots that stole the show

The Consumer Electronics Show (CES) has long been a platform for groundbreaking tech, and this year's event was no different.

10 Jan 2026
SpaceX

SpaceX can now deploy 7,500 more Starlink satellites in space

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) in the US has approved SpaceX's proposal to deploy an additional 7,500 second-generation Starlink satellites.

10 Jan 2026
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FCC just doubled Starlink's satellite network—here's why it matters

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has approved SpaceX's request to deploy 7,500 more second-generation Starlink satellites, doubling the current total.

10 Jan 2026
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NASA's Artemis 2 Moon rocket gets ready to roll

NASA plans to roll out the Space Launch System rocket and Orion spacecraft for the Artemis 2 moon mission on January 17, weather and technical readiness permitting.

10 Jan 2026
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CES 2026: AI gets real, but tariffs steal some spotlight

CES 2026 showcased how artificial intelligence is transforming from digital to physical, impacting every facet of consumer life.

10 Jan 2026
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Google Pixel Launcher brings back 'Enter to open' app shortcut

Pixel Launcher is now enabling users to quickly open apps using a keyboard search shortcut, following its re-introduction and widespread availability.

10 Jan 2026
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3 years, 6 solar eclipses: Mark your calendars!

Sky-watchers are in for a treat as a remarkable sequence of solar eclipses is set to occur from 2026 to 2028, including one hailed as the "Eclipse of the Century".

10 Jan 2026
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Meet Peri: A wearable for tracking perimenopause symptoms

Peri, a health wearable designed to monitor perimenopausal symptoms, was showcased at CES 2026. The device uses biosensor and AI-powered analytics to track and predict symptoms.

10 Jan 2026
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Gmail just got smarter: AI is now built right in

Google has launched "in-line AI experiences" in Gmail, replacing the Gemini side panel for AI Pro and Ultra subscribers in the US.

10 Jan 2026
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Samsung's Bixby is getting a major AI glow-up with the Galaxy S26

Samsung is revamping its Bixby assistant with AI, incorporating features similar to Google's AI tools including 'Bixby Live' and 'Circle to Ask'.

09 Jan 2026
Bill Gates

Meta signs nuclear power deals to power AI expansion

Meta has signed a series of long-term contracts, spanning 20 years, to purchase power from three Vistra nuclear plants in the US.

09 Jan 2026
X

Centre issues second notice to X over Grok's misuse

The Indian government has issued a second notice to X Corp, the parent company of social media platform X, according to Moneycontrol.

09 Jan 2026
Jupiter

Jupiter will shine brightest all year this weekend

On January 10, Jupiter will be at its most brilliant, marking a special event for astronomy lovers.

09 Jan 2026
Health & Wellness

Scientists rejuvenate human eggs for first time, boosting IVF prospects

In a groundbreaking development, scientists have successfully "rejuvenated" human eggs for the first time.

09 Jan 2026
Elon Musk

Musk's Grok AI generated fully pornographic videos, research shows

Elon Musk's artificial intelligence (AI) tool, Grok, has been exploited to generate sexually explicit and violent video content featuring women, a recent study has revealed.

09 Jan 2026
Elon Musk

Grok restricts image tool after outcry over sexualised AI imagery

Elon Musk's social media platform, X, has announced that the image editing feature of its Grok AI chatbot will now be available only to paying subscribers.

09 Jan 2026
Space News

Astronomers discover new object that could unlock dark matter secrets

Astronomers have discovered a new celestial object, dubbed "Cloud-9."

09 Jan 2026
OpenAI

OpenAI acquires team behind executive coaching AI tool Convogo

OpenAI has announced its latest acqui-hire, the team behind Convogo.

09 Jan 2026
X

UK PM vows action over Grok AI's sexual deepfakes

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has vowed to take action against social media platform X, after its Grok AI chatbot was reported to be generating sexualized deepfakes of both adults and minors.

09 Jan 2026
ChatGPT

Now you can buy products directly from Microsoft Copilot chat

Microsoft has introduced a new feature in its AI chatbot, Copilot, that allows users to make purchases directly from their conversations.

09 Jan 2026
YouTube

Tired of Shorts flooding YouTube search? There's finally a fix

YouTube is updating its search filters to allow users to specifically look for Shorts or long-form videos.

09 Jan 2026
Elon Musk

How X became a regulatory nightmare for governments worldwide

Leading social media platform, X, is facing a major crisis as AI-generated nude images flood its platform.

09 Jan 2026
Amazon

Will AI operating systems make traditional apps obsolete?

Tech giants like Meta and OpenAI are racing to create "operating systems" for AI-powered devices. The trend is expected to gain momentum in 2026.

09 Jan 2026
Gmail

Google just turned Gmail into a personal AI assistant

Google is all set to revolutionize the way we use Gmail with its new "AI Inbox" feature.

09 Jan 2026
Donald Trump

NSO's transparency claims questioned as spyware maker seeks US entry

NSO Group, a notorious government spyware manufacturer primarily known for Pegasus, has released a new transparency report. The company claims it is entering "a new phase of accountability."

NASA announces rare ISS crew evacuation amid 'serious medical concern'

NASA has announced an early return for its Crew-11 team from the International Space Station (ISS).

08 Jan 2026
Cancer

Common food preservatives linked to higher cancer, diabetes risk

Two new studies have found a connection between the consumption of certain food preservatives and an increased risk of type 2 diabetes and cancer.

08 Jan 2026
China

Chinese hackers breach email systems of US congressional staffers

In a major cyber-espionage operation dubbed 'Salt Typhoon,' China has reportedly hacked the email accounts of congressional staffers working for key committees in the US House of Representatives.

08 Jan 2026
United Kingdom

Weight returns 4x faster after stopping weight-loss injections, study finds

A new study has revealed that people who stop using weight-loss injections, like Mounjaro or Wegovy, regain their lost weight four times faster than those who quit traditional dieting and exercising.

08 Jan 2026
Elon Musk

Centre seeks more details from X over Grok's obscene content

Social media giant X has been asked by the Indian government to provide more information regarding its artificial intelligence (AI) tool, Grok.

08 Jan 2026
Google

ChatGPT losing ground to Gemini: Check market share in January

OpenAI's ChatGPT is losing its market share to Google's Gemini, a new report from SimilarWeb has revealed.

08 Jan 2026
Meta

This haptic wristband can decode facial expressions for visually impaired

Hapware, a tech start-up, has unveiled Aleye, an innovative haptic wristband that works with Meta's Ray-Ban smart glasses.

08 Jan 2026
Google

Memory chip prices may jump 70% soon: Here's why

The global memory market is poised for a major price surge, with analysts predicting a high double-digit increase in Q1 2026.

08 Jan 2026
Google

Google Classroom can now convert lessons into podcast episodes

Google has unveiled a new feature in Google Classroom, aimed at engaging students who are fond of podcasts.

08 Jan 2026
Disney+

Disney+ to introduce TikTok-style vertical videos this year

Disney has announced plans to introduce a vertical video feed on its streaming platform, Disney+.

08 Jan 2026
Spotify

Spotify now shows real-time streaming activity of your friends

Spotify has introduced a new "Messages" feature, allowing users to see their friends' real-time streaming activity.

NASA postpones year's first spacewalk due to astronaut's medical concern

NASA has postponed the spacewalk scheduled for January 8, outside the International Space Station (ISS).

08 Jan 2026
Google

Google, Character.AI settle lawsuits over chatbot-linked teen suicides

Google and Character.AI have settled lawsuits accusing their artificial intelligence (AI) chatbots of harming minors.

08 Jan 2026
Robots

Chip designer Arm enters robotics with new 'Physical AI' division

Chip technology giant Arm Holdings has announced the formation of a new unit, Physical AI, as part of its restructuring efforts. The move is aimed at bolstering its presence in the robotics sector.

08 Jan 2026
Bose Corporation

Bose open-sources SoundTouch APIs as its speakers reach end-of-life

Bose has announced the release of the API documentation for its SoundTouch home theater smart speakers, ahead of their impending end-of-life (EoL).

08 Jan 2026
WhatsApp

WhatsApp now lets users add role-based tags in group chats

WhatsApp has announced a major update for its group chat feature, introducing three new capabilities: Member Tags, Text Stickers, and Event Reminders.

08 Jan 2026
OpenAI

OpenAI launches ChatGPT Health

OpenAI has launched a new feature called ChatGPT Health.

07 Jan 2026
Gaming Bytes

Age verification is now must for chatting on Roblox

Roblox, the popular online gaming platform, has made facial verification mandatory for all users seeking to use its chat features.

Weird and wonderful gadgets turning heads at CES 2026

The Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2026 is witnessing some of the most bizarre and innovative tech products.

07 Jan 2026
Qualcomm

Qualcomm, Samsung in talks for contract manufacturing of 2nm chips 

Qualcomm is in talks with Samsung Electronics to manufacture two-nanometer (nm) chips.

07 Jan 2026
Mumbai Airport

Bizarre: Mumbai airport's DigiYatra gate denies entry to twins 

In a bizarre incident, two identical twin brothers were denied entry at Mumbai airport's DigiYatra gate.

07 Jan 2026
Lenovo

Lenovo, NVIDIA launch AI Cloud Gigafactory: What is it?

Lenovo and NVIDIA have announced the AI Cloud Gigafactory program at CES 2026.

07 Jan 2026
Jupiter

Missed the Wolf Moon? January still offers more celestial events

As we step into January, NASA has released a guide to some of the most spectacular celestial events that will grace the winter night sky.

07 Jan 2026
iPhones

Apple readying iPhone with 200MP camera: Check launch timeline

Apple is said to be working on its biggest iPhone camera upgrade yet, with a whopping 200MP sensor.

07 Jan 2026
ChatGPT

Why OpenAI's reasoning chief has resigned

Jerry Tworek, a leading researcher at OpenAI, has announced his resignation after nearly seven years with the company.

07 Jan 2026
WhatsApp

You can soon set parental controls for secondary WhatsApp accounts

WhatsApp has released a new update for Android, version 2.26.1.30, via the Google Play Beta Program.

07 Jan 2026
Meta

Meta halts launch of Ray-Ban Display glasses in Europe, Canada

Meta has put its plans to launch the Ray-Ban Display smart glasses in Europe and Canada on hold.

07 Jan 2026
Meta

Threads might soon let you play games in DMs

Meta's Threads is working on a new feature that would let users play games within their private chats.

07 Jan 2026
Motorola

Motorola's new AirTag rival has a 500-day battery life

Motorola has unveiled its second-generation tracker, the Moto Tag 2.

07 Jan 2026
Intel

Samsung and Intel's new display technology lowers laptop battery drain

Samsung Display and Intel have jointly developed a new technology, called SmartPower HDR.

Lovense's AI 'companion doll' can talk with you, mimic emotions

Lovense has unveiled a new "companion doll" at CES 2026, a life-sized sex doll with advanced artificial intelligence capabilities.

This stylish robo vacuum cleaner can climb the stairs

Chinese appliance maker Dreame has unveiled a prototype of its latest robotic vacuum cleaner at CES 2026.

CES 2026: iPolish's smart nails change color at your command

At the ongoing CES 2026, iPolish has unveiled an innovative product that could revolutionize the beauty industry.