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Katie Paxton-Fear shows open-weight AIs exploited with 10 malicious examples
Cybersecurity researcher Katie Paxton-Fear demonstrated how open-weight AI models can be easily compromised, exposing vulnerabilities with minimal effort and cost in under an hour.
JWST shows supermassive black holes recycle gas, curb star formation
Astronomers using JWST have uncovered a self-regulating cycle where supermassive black holes recycle gas through filaments, enabling rapid growth and periodic fasting.
Microsoft touts end-to-end AI system over OpenAI and Google
Microsoft is reportedly coaching its sales teams to highlight weaknesses in AI offerings from OpenAI, Anthropic, and Google as industry competition heats up.
Astronomers report strong evidence for helium-rich atmosphere on LHS 1140b
Astronomers identified LHS 1140b, a rocky exoplanet 48 light-years away with a helium-rich atmosphere, located in its star's habitable zone—ideal for potential life.
Aadhaar app hits 40 million downloads in India, government says
The Aadhaar app has surpassed 4 crore downloads, facilitating over 11 lakh address updates and streamlining access to digital identity services for residents across the country.
3D optical chips can now be produced in just seconds
A team of Chinese scientists has developed a revolutionary method for manufacturing complex three-dimensional (3D) optical chips.
Meet Uday Ruddaraju, OpenAI's new Indian-origin CTO of Compute
OpenAI has appointed Indian-origin tech leader Uday Ruddaraju as its new Chief Technology Officer (CTO) of Compute.
TRAI tells Truecaller 140 and 1,600 series tags may mislead
TRAI has urged Truecaller to remove the 'frequently blocked' tag on 140 and 1600 series numbers, citing concerns over consumer confusion and trust erosion.
Netflix used generative AI across about 300 titles in 2026
Netflix revealed that generative AI was used in around 300 productions in 2026, enhancing visual effects and efficiency while preserving human creativity.
ISRO lines up 7 2026-27 missions including Gaganyaan preparations
ISRO is set for a record-breaking year with seven missions planned, including communication, Earth observation, and Gaganyaan, showcasing India's expanding space ambitions.
How China's low-cost AI models are challenging OpenAI, Anthropic
The global artificial intelligence (AI) race is evolving as Chinese firms make strides with their affordable and customizable AI models.
ChatGPT makes educators' lives 'infinitely more difficult': Author Dave Eggers
Renowned author and McSweeney's founder, Dave Eggers, has slammed OpenAI's ChatGPT for its impact on education.
India shares top rank at Chemistry Olympiad, wins 4 golds
India achieved its best-ever performance at the 58th International Chemistry Olympiad in Uzbekistan, with all four team members winning gold and securing joint Rank 1 globally.
Spanish telescopes detect 1st interstellar sugar erythrulose at galactic center
Astronomers have detected erythrulose, a simple sugar, in an interstellar dust cloud near the Milky Way's centre, suggesting essential life-building compounds can form in space.
Facebook, Instagram down for users globally
Facebook and Instagram, two of Meta's most popular social media platforms, are currently experiencing a major outage.
Apple removes AI undressing apps following legal warning
Apple has confirmed the removal of the controversial "nudify" apps from its App Store.
iPhone 18 Pro launch nears: What to know
Apple is gearing up to launch its next iPhone lineup, including the iPhone 18 Pro, iPhone 18 Pro Max, and a new foldable model.
Chinese brands unveil agentic phones, Apple joins Alibaba and Baidu
Chinese companies like ZTE and Honor are pioneering agentic AI smartphones, aiming to redefine mobile technology and intensify competition with Apple in the next innovation race.
Google to open-source its 3D emoji collection for developers, creators
In a move to celebrate World Emoji Day, Google has announced that it will open-source its 3D emoji collection.
Google Pixel 11a to feature flagship Tensor G6 processor
Google's upcoming Pixel 11a smartphone could be getting a major performance upgrade with the inclusion of the flagship-grade Tensor G6 processor.
Skyroot Aerospace's Vikram-1 maiden flight delivers customer satellites from Sriharikota
Skyroot Aerospace's Vikram-1 has become India's first private orbital rocket, marking a historic milestone and paving the way for ambitious future missions.
University of Edinburgh finds bacteria may survive Mars, threaten astronauts
New research reveals that Earth microbes hitching a ride to Mars could adapt to its harsh environment, potentially becoming more dangerous and posing risks to future astronauts.
Space payload built by Vellore Institute students launched aboard Vikram-1
The Vellore Institute of Technology, Andhra Pradesh (VIT-AP University) has successfully launched its first-ever experimental space payload, VISWA-M (VIT Satellite Wavelength Analysis Module).
India's answer to SpaceX wants to launch rockets every month
Skyroot Aerospace, the first Indian private company to successfully launch a rocket into orbit, is now looking at the next phase of its journey.
AI delivers real-time, field-specific data to Indian farmers now
AI is transforming Indian agriculture by providing real-time, predictive insights, helping farmers optimize yields, reduce risks, and adapt to climate volatility.
Google upgrades AI mode to integrate Instacart, Canva, YouTube Music
Google's AI Mode now supports third-party apps like Instacart, Canva, and YouTube Music, enabling US users to complete tasks directly within the conversational search experience.
Scientists identify 1998 SH2 as active comet after Earth flyby
NASA researchers discovered that near-Earth object 1998 SH2, initially thought to be an asteroid, is actually a faintly active comet releasing gas and dust.
Moonshot AI launches Kimi K3 to challenge OpenAI and Anthropic
China's Moonshot AI unveils Kimi K3, a near three-trillion-parameter model with competitive benchmarks, aiming to narrow the gap with GPT-5.6 Sol and Claude Fable 5.
Chinese companies launch cheaper open-weight AI models challenging OpenAI, Anthropic
Chinese companies are challenging Silicon Valley with affordable, customizable AI models, shifting the focus from raw performance to cost-efficiency and flexibility.
Leaked renders preview Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 family
Leaked promotional images reveal key specifications and designs of Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold 8, Fold 8 Ultra, and Flip 8 ahead of their official launch on July 22.
AI used to create matrimonial deepfakes that enable investment scams
AI-generated profiles and deepfake technology are making matrimonial scams increasingly convincing, enabling fraudsters to exploit trust and deceive victims with alarming ease.
Indian students clinch 4 IChO golds and 4 IBO medals
Indian students secured five gold and three silver medals at the International Chemistry and Biology Olympiads, showcasing their best-ever performance on the global stage.
Maharashtra plans deep tech ecosystem, Devendra Fadnavis cites $16T forecast
Maharashtra plans to establish a robust ecosystem for quantum computing and deep technologies, aiming to position itself as a global manufacturing hub and innovation leader.
Leaked images show Galaxy Watch 9 runs Snapdragon Wear Elite
Leaked images confirm the Galaxy Watch 9 will feature Qualcomm's Snapdragon Wear Elite, marking Samsung's shift from its long-standing use of Exynos chipsets.
OpenAI names Uday Ruddaraju CTO of Compute after 1 year
Indian-origin tech leader Uday Ruddaraju, a Chaitanya Bharathi Institute of Technology alumnus, has been promoted to OpenAI's CTO of Compute after a remarkable career trajectory.
Waymo pauses San Francisco robotaxi rides after PG&E outage
Waymo temporarily halted its robotaxi operations in San Francisco due to a power outage affecting 7,000 PG&E customers, citing adjustments to monitor local conditions.
Android backups will count toward Google Account storage July 7
Google has updated its Android backup policy, making all backup data count toward your Google Account storage. This change includes SMS, call history, and device settings.
Having babies in space might be difficult after all
A team of Chinese scientists has found that the process of human reproduction in space is not as easy as one might think.
Chinese MMA match between humanoid robots ends in decapitation
In a shocking turn of events, two humanoid robots fought an MMA match in Shenzhen, China.
TikTok can now be used on government devices in US
The US Department of Justice has lifted the ban on TikTok for government-issued devices, a restriction that was in place since 2022 due to national security concerns.
Apple Music subscription prices increased in India: Check new rates
Apple has raised the subscription prices for its music streaming service, Apple Music, in India.
'Zero delays' for Vikram-1: Skyroot hails India's swift launch approvals
Pawan Kumar Chandana, the CEO of Skyroot Aerospace, has praised India's efficient launch approval process after the successful flight of Vikram-1.
TikTok is testing an AI likeness detection tool
TikTok is testing a new tool that detects artificial intelligence (AI) likenesses, as reported by social media consultant Matt Navarra.
SpaceX in talks with Pentagon for AI computing deal
SpaceX is in talks with the US Department of Defense (DoD) to provide data center capacity worth billions of dollars, according to The Wall Street Journal.
ISRO will now start research on bioastronautics
The Human Space Flight Centre (HSFC) of Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) and the Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences and Technology (SCTIMST) have launched a postdoctoral fellowship in bioastronautics.
These Anthropic subscribers will get access to Claude Fable 5
Anthropic has announced that its advanced AI model, Claude Fable 5, will be a permanent feature of its top-tier subscriptions from July 20.
Meta might lease computing power to Anthropic for $10B
Meta Platforms is reportedly negotiating a deal to lease computing power to AI firm Anthropic.
Samsung's Fold8, Flip8 revealed in latest leak
Ahead of its official debut at the Galaxy Unpacked event on July 22, Samsung's upcoming foldables have been revealed in leaked marketing images.
AWS glitch sends bills soaring to up to $1.5 trillion
Amazon Web Services (AWS) customers were recently hit with shockingly high monthly bills, some as high as $1.5 trillion.
India's 1st private orbital rocket, Vikram-1, blasts off to space
The Vikram-1, India's first privately developed orbital launch vehicle, was launched today at 12:06pm.
Patreon won't allow AI bots to scrape content anymore
Patreon, a popular platform for creators, is taking strong action against artificial intelligence (AI) bots scraping its content for training purposes.
San Francisco orders Apple, Google to remove AI undressing apps
San Francisco has ordered tech giants Apple and Google to remove "nudify" apps from their platforms.
How Indonesia's copyright overhaul could impact Google and others
Indonesia is planning to introduce major changes to its copyright law, a move that could have far-reaching implications for tech giants like Google.
Meta AI now alerts parents if teens talk about suicide
Meta has rolled out a new safety feature for teenagers using its AI chatbot.
Google's AI Mode can now help you design and shop
Google has announced a major update to its conversational search experience, AI Mode.
Netflix says around 300 titles used AI
Netflix has revealed that around 300 titles on its platform have leveraged generative AI, mostly during post-production.
Agnikul announces Mission-02 to recover India's first orbital rocket booster
Indian space start-up Agnikul Cosmos has announced its most ambitious project yet, Mission-02.
PM Modi's postcard to fly on India's 1st private rocket
Skyroot Aerospace's Vikram-1 rocket will lift off from Sriharikota on July 18, carrying a unique payload: a handwritten postcard by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
India's first private orbital rocket launches tomorrow
Skyroot Aerospace, a leading player in India's burgeoning private space sector, is all set to launch the country's first privately-developed orbital-class rocket.
This robot can dress you without any manual assistance
A joint research team from South Korea's KAIST and Stanford University has developed a revolutionary robotic technology.
Inside India's 1st hydrogen train: How the green engine works
India has entered a new era of clean rail transport with the launch of its first hydrogen-powered train.
Trump Media sells Wall Street faster access to Trump's posts
Donald Trump's media company, Trump Media & Technology Group, has announced a premium service called Truth PSI.
Apple sued over 'Hide My Email' feature
Apple is facing a class-action lawsuit over its "Hide My Email" feature, which is alleged to have misled users about privacy protections.