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Union Budget 2026: AI, deep tech get massive funding boost
The Union Budget 2026 has allocated ₹66,784.67 crore for core research and development (R&D), with a significant focus on innovation and the expansion of Atal Tinkering Labs.
Japan becomes 1st country to mine rare earths from seabed
Japan has made a historic achievement by successfully extracting rare earth sediment from 6,000 metres deep in the Pacific Ocean.
How E. coli survives antibiotic trimethoprim: Study
Scientists at IISER Pune have discovered that E. coli bacteria can survive antibiotics by temporarily duplicating a crucial gene, potentially leading to antibiotic resistance.
Google lets you create your own video game worlds
Google CEO Sundar Pichai has launched Project Genie, an AI tool enabling users to create and explore interactive virtual worlds.
IIT Bombay's project teaches silkworms to spin threads humanely
IIT Bombay has developed a cruelty-free silk production method, 'Jeevodaya', which allows silkworms to complete their natural life cycle.
Imagine a PlayStation controller with no buttons at all
Sony has patented a new design for a buttonless PlayStation controller that uses touch and gesture inputs, according to recently granted US patent documents.
Book unreserved tickets on RailOne app, get 3% discount
Northern Railway is incentivising digital purchases of unreserved tickets by offering a 3% discount, aiming to encourage cashless transactions and ease daily commuting.
Gray hair can be reversed, scientists discover
Recent scientific studies suggest that gray hair, previously considered a permanent sign of ageing, might be reversible, challenging long-standing beliefs about ageing.
More AI tools now cite Grokipedia amid rising misinformation fears
xAI developed an AI-generated encyclopedia called Grokipedia, which is now being referenced by major AI tools such as ChatGPT, Gemini, and others.
ET AI Awards 2025: Nominations open for all categories
The ET AI Awards 2025, India's most influential gathering of the AI ecosystem, is scheduled for 26th February 2026 in Bengaluru.
VASVIK Industrial Research Awards honor 18 scientists from 2024, 2025
VASVIK's 51st Annual Industrial Research Awards celebrated the exceptional contributions of Indian scientists in various fields, driving innovation and economic growth.
AI chatbots can shape your beliefs, values: Study
Anthropic's research indicates that heavy users of AI chatbots can experience changes in their values and beliefs due to disempowerment patterns in interactions.
Snapchat locks 415,000 under-16 accounts in Australia under new rules
Snapchat has disabled or locked over 415,000 accounts of Australian users identified as being under the age of 16, either through self-declaration or age detection technology.
Apple's online store now offers MacBooks like iPhones
Apple has revamped its online store to simplify the Mac buying process, allowing customers to configure options like chip, display size, and more in a step-by-step manner.
AI Impact Summit 2026 explores India's vision for the future
The India AI Impact Summit 2026, scheduled for February 16-20, is a major event that brings together technology, leadership, and societal intent.
TikTok outage during Oracle data center power failure
TikTok, now under new U.S. ownership, has successfully restored its services following a significant outage caused by a snowstorm last week.
Samsung's 2026 OLED TVs support 165Hz refresh rate
Samsung Electronics has launched its 2026 OLED TV range and next-generation Odyssey gaming monitors, both featuring NVIDIA G-SYNC compatibility for enhanced gaming stability.
Is Apple working on Galaxy Z Flip rival?
Apple is said to be developing a new clamshell-style foldable smartphone.
Zoho ERP launched as alternative to Tally
Zoho has announced a new generation of ERP systems, designed to support India's fast-scaling digital infrastructure and AI integration needs.
IISc team builds human lung model to study TB
Researchers at the Indian Institute of Science have developed a 3D lung model, providing a more accurate method for testing tuberculosis drugs.
Teens are using their parents' faces to bypass Snapchat's age scan
Snapchat has blocked 415,000 accounts belonging to under-16s in Australia, amid concerns about age verification loopholes.
How NASA will protect Artemis II astronauts from space radiation
NASA is gearing up for the Artemis II mission.
This tech can create frost in under 30 seconds!
Chinese scientists have developed a revolutionary cooling technology, capable of reducing the temperature of a liquid cooling medium from room temperature to sub-zero levels in under 30 seconds.
WhatsApp will soon offer you subscription plans for a price
WhatsApp is working on a new optional subscription plan that will give users access to exclusive premium features.
OpenAI is building a social network that requires biometric verification
OpenAI is reportedly developing a social network that uses biometric verification to eliminate fake accounts, according to Forbes.
Pornhub blocks access in UK over age verification law
Pornhub, one of the world's leading adult content platforms, has started restricting access for users in the UK.
How NASA is shielding astronauts from radiation on Moon mission
NASA is preparing the Artemis II crew for deep space radiation, using sophisticated shielding and wearable technology to ensure their safety.
Chennai-born scientist wins prestigious Crafoord Prize in geosciences
Veerabhadran Ramanathan, an Indian-origin climate scientist, has been awarded the prestigious 2026 Crafoord Prize in Geosciences by the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences.
Indonesia lifts ban on Grok after X commits to compliance
Indonesia has lifted the ban on Elon Musk's Grok chatbot, allowing it to resume services in the country.
Pornhub blocks UK users over age verification rules
Pornhub has begun restricting access for unverified UK users, sparking debate on whether other sites will implement similar measures.
6,000-year-old ditch reveals medieval tunnel in Germany
Archaeologists in Saxony-Anhalt, Germany have discovered an unexpected underground tunnel within a prehistoric burial site dating back to the Neolithic era.
Union Budget 2026: Space department allocation up by around ₹290cr
The Indian government's allocation for the Department of Space in the Union Budget for 2026-27 has been increased by ₹289 crore, or just over 2%.
Scientists stunned as rare blue fungus resurfaces after 50 years
A rare species of blue fungus has been spotted on the Isle of Man for the first time in over 50 years.
Budget 2026: India to launch multilingual AI assistant for farmers
In her Budget 2026 speech, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced the launch of Bharat Vistaar, a multilingual AI-powered tool.
Budget 2026: India Semiconductor Mission 2.0 announced with 40,000cr overlay
In her record-breaking ninth consecutive Budget presentation today, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman officially announced the next phase of India's technological evolution by launching India Semiconductor Mission (ISM) 2.0.
Apple check signed by Steve Jobs sells for whopping $2.4M
An Apple check signed by the company's co-founders, Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak, has fetched a staggering $2.4 million at an auction this week.
SpaceX wants to put 1M solar-powered data centers in space
SpaceX has filed a proposal with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to deploy as many as one million solar-powered satellites.
Google is working on 'Project EAT': What is it?
Google is working on an internal project, dubbed "Project EAT," to transform its workforce into one with advanced AI capabilities.
A molecule that hints at life's origins found in space
In a groundbreaking discovery, scientists have found the largest organic molecule containing sulfur in interstellar space.
Bluesky publishes 1st transparency report, logs 60% jump in userbase
Bluesky, the social media start-up that competes with X and Threads, has released its first-ever transparency report.
Anthropic's Cowork platform adds plug-ins to automate tasks
Anthropic, a leading AI research company, has announced the addition of a new feature to its Cowork platform.
Blue Origin pauses space tourism flights for lunar lander mission
Jeff Bezos's space venture, Blue Origin, has announced a two-year hiatus from its space tourism flights.
Instagram will soon let you leave someone's 'Close Friends' list
Instagram is working on a new feature that would let users remove themselves from someone else's "Close Friends" list.
Android 16 now on 7.5% devices: How other versions fared
Google has released the latest update on Android's distribution numbers, revealing that Android 16 is already running on 7.5% of devices.
Starlink can now use customer data for AI training
SpaceX has updated the Global Privacy Policy for its satellite internet service, Starlink.
AI agents are now using their own social media network
Moltbook, a social network for artificial intelligence (AI) agents, is making waves in the tech world.
You can migrate your Fitbit data to Google till May
Google has extended the deadline for Fitbit users to migrate their data to a Google account. The new cutoff date is now May 19, 2026.
Why Jeffrey Epstein was banned from Xbox Live
Jeffrey Epstein, the notorious financier and convicted sex offender, was permanently banned from Microsoft's online gaming platform, Xbox Live.
WhatsApp to show how many times channel updates were forwarded
WhatsApp has released a new version, 2.26.4.11, for Android users through the Google Play Beta Program.
How Russian hackers managed to breach Poland's energy grid
Poland's Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT) has revealed that suspected Russian government hackers breached parts of the country's energy grid infrastructure.
India AI Impact Summit starts Feb 16: Check key participants
The India AI Impact Summit 2026 is poised to be a pivotal event in the nation's technological landscape, gathering leading minds to chart the future of artificial intelligence.
AI-backed mammography detects more cancers, cuts later diagnoses by 12%
A large randomised trial in Sweden has found that artificial intelligence (AI) can help detect breast cancer earlier and lower the number of women diagnosed years after screening by 12%.
China allows DeepSeek to buy NVIDIA's H200 AI chips
China has conditionally approved its leading AI start-up, DeepSeek, to purchase NVIDIA's H200 artificial intelligence chips.
Microsoft inks $750M deal with Perplexity to boost AI efforts
Microsoft has signed a three-year, $750 million deal with artificial intelligence (AI) start-up Perplexity.
OpenAI's Sora app loses steam after initial success
OpenAI's innovative video generation app, Sora, is witnessing a decline in popularity.
Nothing won't launch new flagship this year, confirms Carl Pei
Carl Pei, CEO of Nothing, has confirmed that the company will not be launching a new flagship smartphone this year.
Weight-loss jabs carry small risk of pancreatitis, UK regulator warns
The UK Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has warned that weight-loss injections and diabetes medications carry a small risk of severe acute pancreatitis.
Online group 'Com' targeting vulnerable children for abuse and harm
The Molly Rose Foundation (MRF), a leading UK-based charity, has issued a dire warning about an online hacking community called the "Com."
AI-generated news should carry 'nutrition' labels: What it means?
The Institute for Public Policy Research (IPPR), a left-of-centre think tank, has suggested that artificial intelligence (AI)-generated news should come with "nutrition" labels.
'Visual Intelligence' is Apple's most popular AI feature: Tim Cook
Apple CEO Tim Cook has revealed that the company's AI features are widely used by iPhone users.
Apple now has over 2.5 billion active devices
Apple has announced a major milestone in its growth story, with 2.5 billion active devices being used around the world.
AI toy company exposed over 50,000 chat logs of kids
Bondu, a company that makes AI chat-enabled toys, has experienced a major data exposure.
Pentagon, Anthropic clash over limits on military AI use
The Pentagon and artificial intelligence (AI) developer Anthropic are at odds over the use of military AI technology.
Why OpenAI is retiring popular GPT-4o model from ChatGPT
OpenAI has announced plans to retire several older AI models from its ChatGPT service next month.
'Project Genie': Google new AI tool can create interactive worlds
Google has launched Project Genie, a new artificial intelligence (AI) tool that allows users to create their own interactive worlds.
OpenAI's social media app could use biometrics to eliminate bots
OpenAI, the company behind ChatGPT, is reportedly working on a new social media platform.
Chinese AI beats US rivals in Olympiad-level geometry
A Chinese artificial intelligence (AI) system has outperformed its American competitors in solving geometry problems at the International Mathematical Olympiad (IMO) level.
Apple, Google app stores criticized for hosting AI 'undressing' apps
A recent investigation by the Tech Transparency Project (TTP) has revealed a disturbing trend in both Apple and Google's app stores.
Why South Korea's new AI rules are facing backlash
South Korea has introduced a comprehensive set of artificial intelligence (AI) regulations, the first of its kind in the world.
Major breakthrough! Scientists eradicate pancreatic cancer in mice
A team of scientists from the Spanish National Cancer Research Center (CNIO) has made a major breakthrough in the fight against pancreatic cancer.
Tesla's production-ready humanoid robot is coming: What to expect
Tesla has announced that its third-generation Optimus humanoid robot, designed for mass production, will be unveiled in Q1 2026.
Spotify payouts to music industry hit record $11B in 2025
Spotify has announced that it paid over $11 billion to the music industry in 2025. The amount is $1 billion more than what it paid last year.
YouTube deletes top AI slop channels, billions of views gone
YouTube has removed some of its most popular "AI slop" channels, according to a report by Kapwing.
NASA's James Webb telescope discovers earliest galaxy ever seen
NASA's James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) has made another groundbreaking discovery by spotting the earliest galaxy ever seen.
AI travel blog sends tourists to non-existent hot springs
An Australian travel company has come under fire for recommending a non-existent tourist destination.
Neuralink is ready for first human brain implant restoring vision
Neuralink, Elon Musk's neurotechnology company, is gearing up for a major medical milestone.
Google's AI can read 1 million DNA letters at once
Google's DeepMind has unveiled a revolutionary deep learning model, AlphaGenome, which can analyze long sequences of DNA with remarkable accuracy.
Musk reveals Tesla's plan to build its own chip factory
Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla, has announced the company's intention to build a "TeraFab" chip factory in the United States.
Airtel users can now enjoy Adobe Express Premium for free
Adobe has partnered with Bharti Airtel to offer a one-year free subscription of Adobe Express Premium to all users of the telecom service provider.
Apple sued over claims it stole tech for Continuity Camera
Apple is facing a lawsuit from Reincubate, the company behind the Camo smartphone webcam app.
Trump's cybersecurity chief uploaded sensitive files to public ChatGPT
Madhu Gottumukkala, the acting director of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), accidentally uploaded sensitive information into a public version of ChatGPT last summer.
Google to pay $135 million to settle Android data lawsuit
Google has agreed to a $135 million settlement in a proposed class action lawsuit over unauthorized cellular data collection via its Android operating system.
Bumble, Match Group, and CrunchBase hit by cyberattacks
A wave of cyberattacks has targeted Bumble Inc., Panera Bread Co., Match Group Inc., and CrunchBase Inc. The attacks were carried out by a group calling itself ShinyHunters.
Neuralink says 21 people now enrolled in brain implant trials
Elon Musk's brain implant company, Neuralink, has announced that it now has a total of 21 participants enrolled in its global clinical trials.
Chrome's new feature can browse web, complete tasks for you
Google has introduced a new "auto browse" feature in its Chrome browser, powered by the Gemini's artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities.
Google Gemini can now help you prepare for JEE exam
Google has added full-length practice tests for the Joint Entrance Exam (JEE) in its AI chatbot, Gemini.
India Semiconductor Mission 2.0 might get Cabinet approval by March
The Indian government's fiscal support program for chip development and manufacturing, the India Semiconductor Mission (ISM), is all set for Cabinet approval.
NVIDIA MD thinks India can be world's intelligence capital
Vishal Dhupar, the Managing Director of NVIDIA for South Asia, has said that India has a strong chance of becoming the intelligence capital of the world.
Blackstone to invest ₹10,000cr in Chennai for new data center
Global investment giant Blackstone Group is set to expand its data center operations in India.
This brain-immune system link could help treat heart attacks
Researchers from the University of California, San Diego (UCSD) have identified a connection between the brain and immune system.
'AI risks approaching fast': Anthropic CEO demands urgent global action
Dario Amodei, the CEO and co-founder of AI start-up Anthropic, has warned that humanity is entering a phase of artificial intelligence (AI) development that will "test who we are as a species."
Yahoo enters AI search race with Scout: How to use
Yahoo has launched a new artificial intelligence (AI) tool, "Scout," to take on Google's AI Mode and other competitors like Perplexity and ChatGPT's real-time search feature.
China allows import of NVIDIA's H200 AI chips
China has given the green light for the import of NVIDIA's H200 artificial intelligence (AI) chips.
Google is making your search experience more conversational
Google is enhancing its search experience by integrating a conversational element into the process.