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China pauses Chang'e-7 lunar probe launch over tropical depression Narra
China's Chang'e-7 mission to explore water on the Moon's south pole has been delayed due to weather conditions, with a new launch date potentially pushed to 2027.
NASA experiments show bacteria and fungi survive Moon's coldest regions
NASA researchers discovered certain Earth microbes can survive the moon's extreme conditions, entering a frozen state in its permanently shadowed regions.
Indian researchers develop AI tool and smart drug for cancer
Indian researchers have developed AI tools to detect elusive cancer stem-like cells and synthesized targeted drugs that activate only in malignant tissues, minimizing side effects.
Streamer Warren Pandiscia sues Twitch and Amazon over AI training
Twitch streamer Warren Pandiscia has filed a class action lawsuit against Twitch and Amazon, alleging his content was used to train AI models without proper licensing or consent.
Apple updates retail 'Avenues's sections to showcase next generation HomePod
Apple is reportedly redesigning the "Avenues" section of its stores to showcase a new Siri-powered HomePod hub with a 7-inch display and smart home integration.
What's 'Android Pulse,' Google's mysterious app that helps debug issues?
Google recently surfaced a first-party Google app called "Android Pulse" on its Play Store.
OpenAI urges California to strengthen AI safety bill
OpenAI has called on California to bolster its groundbreaking artificial intelligence (AI) safety legislation.
DeepMind alumni's AI agent beats OpenAI's GPT-5.5 in research tasks
Inherent, a London-based artificial intelligence (AI) lab founded by former Google DeepMind employees, has announced that its latest AI agent, Faraday, has outperformed larger models from Anthropic and OpenAI.
India to build its own space station by 2035
India is gearing up to build its own space station by 2035, ISRO Chairman Dr. V Narayanan announced on Sunday.
National Space Day: India celebrates achievements in space exploration
India is celebrating National Space Day on August 23, in honor of the historic Chandrayaan-3 mission.
China's Chang'e-7 Moon mission launch delayed
China's highly-anticipated Chang'e-7 lunar mission has been postponed by nearly a month due to bad weather conditions.
No new strain of H1N1 detected in India, says ICMR
The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) has confirmed that there is no new strain of H1N1 (swine flu) in India.
This is what happens when supermassive black holes turn off
Astronomers have discovered a hitherto unseen population of "radio galaxies" with fading "radio lobes."
Cancer treatment breakthrough achieved by doctors in West Bengal
Doctors at Narayana Health in West Bengal have performed a successful Haplo Cord transplant to treat a seven-year-old boy suffering from thalassemia.
This OpenAI leader is worried of 'persistent' AI cyberattacks
Chris Lehane, OpenAI's Chief Global Affairs Officer, has warned of the threat posed by advanced artificial intelligence (AI) models.
Meta's patented privacy shield for smart glasses could prevent snooping
Meta has filed a patent for a "privacy shield" on its smart glasses.
Claude can now draft and send emails
Anthropic's AI agent, Claude, has received a major update in its Gmail and Google Drive integrations.
Meet Ox Alpha, mysterious free AI model drawing developers
A mysterious artificial intelligence (AI) model, dubbed Ox Alpha, is gaining traction among developers.
ISRO to launch an uncrewed Gaganyaan mission by December
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is gearing up for a major milestone in its history.
ISRO to stop making rockets, satellites in the future
India's space program is undergoing a major transformation as the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) prepares to hand over the manufacturing of launch vehicles and routine satellites to private companies.
World's first custom immunity system for plants is here
Chinese scientists have developed an artificial intelligence (AI)-driven platform to create custom plant immune receptors.
China's AI-powered flying robot can help rescue people from drowning
China has tested an innovative AI-powered rescue robot, dubbed the "flying lifebuoy," that can fly directly to drowning people.
1M+ users have used LinkedIn's 'AI slop' button
LinkedIn's new "AI slop" button, announced on July 30, has garnered a lot of attention.
NVIDIA AI server prices are rising by more than 15%
Some of NVIDIA's biggest customers have been told that prices for servers containing its artificial intelligence (AI) chips are rising by more than 15% in many cases, according to Bloomberg.
You need these skills to join OpenAI's economic research team
Ronnie Chatterji, OpenAI's Chief Economist, has revealed the skills required to join his economic research team.
Apple's Vision Pro was once called Reality Pro
Apple's highly anticipated Vision Pro headset was internally dubbed "Reality Pro" for a long time during its development.
This Chinese humanoid robot is faster than Usain Bolt
Chinese smartphone maker Honor's humanoid robot, Lightning, has broken the human world record for the 100m dash.
First-in-the-world: UK python receives cancer treatment meant for humans
A 15-foot-long reticulated python named Jodie Foster has become the world's first snake to receive electrochemotherapy.
A 'ChatGPT moment' for robot brains is coming in 2027
ACE Robotics, a Chinese start-up focused on embodied artificial intelligence (AI), has predicted a major breakthrough in humanoid robot brains by the end of 2027.
This autonomous combat aircraft concept is straight out of future
Swedish defense giant, Saab, has unveiled a full-scale concept of its new stealthy supersonic autonomous combat aircraft.
YouTube's new view-counting system: What it means for creators
YouTube is changing its public view-counting system from August 24, 2026.
Tesla is reportedly discontinuing its solar roof tiles
Tesla is reportedly discontinuing its Solar Roof tiles, nearly a decade after their launch.
US government probing security risks of Chinese LiDAR sensors
The Idaho National Laboratory, a Department of Energy facility, is investigating the potential security risks of Chinese LiDAR sensors if they are widely adopted in US vehicles.
New SIM-card rules from August 24: How they affect you?
The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has announced a major change in SIM card rules, effective from August 24.
SpaceX's 1st orbital Starship launch could happen in September
SpaceX is gearing up for the next launch of its massive Starship rocket.
Oura smart ring maker faces lawsuit over inaccurate sleep tracking
Oura, the company behind the popular smart ring, is facing a proposed class-action lawsuit in California.
YouTube Premium gets another price hike
YouTube Premium prices are rising in countries worldwide, Google confirms to users.
Why Modi government ordered Google to remove several Firebase accounts
The Indian government has ordered tech giant Google to remove hundreds of accounts from its Firebase platform.
Samsung to become world's leading smartphone maker in 2026: Counterpoint
Samsung is set to reclaim its position as the world's leading smartphone manufacturer in 2026, Counterpoint Research has predicted.
Rare earths are now being extracted from mine wastewater
In a major breakthrough, West Virginia University (WVU) researchers have started extracting valuable rare earth elements from acidic mine drainage.
OpenAI's GPT-5.6 Sol model is now cheaper for developers
OpenAI has announced a major price cut for its frontier GPT-5.6 Sol model, reducing costs by over 20% for developers.
Anthropic's Opus 4.6 found to bypass restrictions on explicit content
Anthropic's model released earlier this year, Claude Opus 4.6, has been found to easily bypass restrictions on generating sexually explicit content.
TSMC develops 1.6nm chip process, plans mass production in Q4
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) has completed the development of its angstrom-class 1.6nm chip manufacturing process.
Lunar eclipse next week: When, where, how to see it
A partial lunar eclipse will take place on August 27-28, as Earth passes directly between the Sun and Moon during the full moon phase.
This Claude-powered AI device can move your hand
A team of six developers from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) has created an innovative AI-powered wearable device.
Trump plans 1,000 space launches and re-entries annually by 2030
US President Donald Trump has signed a memorandum to significantly ramp up commercial space launches in the country.
Cognizant confirms data breach may have exposed customers' personal information
Cognizant has reported a data breach from April 21, 2026, that may have exposed personal information of its customers.
Google lets you pick preferred news sources on Search
Google has introduced a new feature, the "Preferred Sources" tool, to help users support their favorite news publications.
IndiGo website faces second outage, disrupting flight bookings again
India's largest airline, IndiGo, has suffered another technical disruption today. Passengers reported issues while trying to book flights and were greeted with a "no data available" message.
Slack turns vibe coding into a team activity
Slack has launched a new feature called 'Slack Code,' aimed at revolutionizing team collaboration.
Europe cancels upgrades for Ariane 6, its main space rocket
The European Space Agency (ESA) has decided to cancel the "Block 3" upgrades for its Ariane 6 rocket.
Grok's unusual glitch leaves users with gibberish responses
xAI's Grok chatbot is facing an unusual glitch, responding with nonsensical text to many users.
ChatGPT can now read and edit your Apple Messages
OpenAI has launched a new Apple Messages plug-in for ChatGPT, its AI chatbot.
Mark Zuckerberg buys a castle in Ireland
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg and his wife Priscilla Chan have bought Strancally Castle, a historic Gothic-style mansion in Ireland.
Hacker posed as crypto news outlet to target cybersecurity experts
Cybersecurity professionals are often the hardest to hack, given their expertise in identifying and mitigating threats. However, a recent attack has shown that even these experts can be targeted.
'World's smallest wearable': Deepinder Goyal unveils redesigned 'Temple'
Deepinder Goyal has unveiled a major engineering milestone for Temple, his highly anticipated venture in the health and wellness tech ecosystem.
Apple Music to label AI-generated tracks
Apple is set to introduce a new "Made With AI" label for songs created with artificial intelligence (AI).
WhatsApp expands 'Liquid Glass' design on iOS
WhatsApp is expanding its Liquid Glass redesign to more parts of the app.
Google's open AI models cross 1B downloads
Google's open-source artificial intelligence (AI) model, Gemma, has crossed the one billion downloads mark. The tech giant announced this achievement on social media, highlighting its vision for the Gemma family of models.
Meta's AI game-creation app, Pocket, now available in the US
Meta has launched its experimental vibe-coding gaming app, Pocket, for all US users. The app was first introduced in Brazil last month.
US senators demand explanation from TikTok for disabling safeguards
US Senators Marsha Blackburn and Richard Blumenthal have demanded an explanation from TikTok over a controversial experiment that disabled a safety feature for 15 million American users.
Want a better Google Discover feed? Just chat with AI
Google is gearing up to launch a new feature in its app that will let users customize their Discover feed.
India flags 3L URLs for illegal content in 5 months
The Indian government has flagged nearly three lakh URLs for removal from social media and online platforms between March and July 2026.
Sennheiser's new earbuds let you replace the batteries yourself
Sennheiser has unveiled its latest wireless earbuds, the Momentum True Wireless 5, with a unique feature: user-replaceable batteries.
New tool helps households plan rooftop solar in 60 seconds
The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy has launched an interactive digital platform, "Get Solar in 60 Secs," to simplify the process of adopting rooftop solar under the PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana.