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Spotify enhances user experience with personalized genres
Spotify is introducing genre personalization features to its Discover Weekly playlist, addressing user complaints about repetitive songs and inaccurate genre classification.
OpenAI acquires team from AI startup Crossing Minds
OpenAI has hired the team behind Crossing Minds, an AI startup known for ecommerce recommendations, to enhance its existing AI capabilities.
You could soon switch between multiple accounts on WhatsApp
WhatsApp is working on a new facility that will allow users to manage multiple accounts within the same app.
You can now personalize genre of Spotify's 'Discover Weekly' playlist
Spotify is introducing new personalization features for its popular 'Discover Weekly' playlist.
IISc develops glowing sensor for liver cancer detection
Scientists from the Indian Institute of Science have created a simple, glowing paper sensor that can potentially detect liver cancer early.
ISS crew, including Shubhanshu Shukla, researches cancer in space
The Axiom-4 mission crew, featuring Indian astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla, is investigating cancer cell behavior in microgravity aboard the International Space Station.
How to create custom templates in Google Workspace
Creating custom templates in Google Workspace apps can simplify your workflow and keep your documents/spreadsheets/presentations consistent.
How to create secure passwords in seconds
Secure passwords are key to keeping our personal information safe online.
Indian government advocates for cybersecurity tools
The Indian Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) is offering eight free security tools to protect devices from cyber threats.
Starlink, Amazon secure 1st Indian satellite broadband deals
Starlink and Amazon Kuiper have inked their first commercial agreements with VSAT players in India. These deals precede the official allocation of satellite spectrum.
Groundbreaking satellite-powered surgery achieved by Chinese doctors
Chinese medical professionals have successfully performed the world's first satellite-powered remote robotic surgeries on patients located over 5,000 kilometers away.
Samsung unveils AI-Driven home appliances in India
Samsung has introduced its 2025 Bespoke AI home appliance collection in India, with prices starting from Rs 24,500. The range includes AI-powered ACs, refrigerators, and more.
Apple's XR product roadmap: Vision Pro, Air and XR glasses
Apple is reportedly planning to release an updated Vision Pro headset in 2025, a lighter Vision Air in 2027, and advanced XR glasses by 2028.
Apple gears up for M5 Vision Pro production, targets 2027 for Ray-Ban style glasses
Apple is reportedly planning to mass produce its M5 Vision Pro this year, with a launch of Ray-Ban style glasses anticipated in 2027.
Shubhanshu Shukla's return date from ISS revealed
Indian astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla, currently aboard the International Space Station (ISS), is scheduled to return to Earth on July 10.
India's first space defense satellites to be launched in 2026
India is expediting the deployment of 52 defense surveillance satellites, a move aimed at bolstering its space-based surveillance capabilities along the borders with China and Pakistan.
NASA detects unprecedented black hole explosions
NASA, ESA, and ground observatories have observed black holes causing the most powerful space explosions ever recorded, revealing previously hidden black holes.
This glowing paper sensor by IISc can detect liver cancer
Researchers at the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) have developed a novel glowing paper sensor.
This Chinese bomb can knock out enemy power stations
China has unveiled a new graphite bomb, referred to as a "blackout bomb," which can knock out power stations of its enemies and cause widespread blackouts.
Delhi-based developer to invest ₹18,000cr for data centers in India
Anant Raj Ltd, a leading Delhi-based developer, has announced plans to invest ₹18,000 crore ($2.1 billion) in data centers here.
AI talent war intensifies: OpenAI criticizes Meta's hiring tactics
OpenAI executives have criticized Meta's aggressive approach in hiring top AI researchers, amidst escalating tensions in the race to dominate artificial intelligence.
India finds rare earth elements in coal mine waste
India has discovered rare earth elements (REEs) in the mineral waste of coal mines.
Apple postpones 2 key iOS 26 features
Apple's iOS 26 will reportedly introduce live translation via AirPods and public Wi-Fi login syncing later this year, following the initial launch.
Shubhanshu Shukla to return from ISS on this date
Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla, the first Indian to reach the International Space Station (ISS), is expected to return to Earth on July 10.
Perfect landing spot for humans on Mars identified
Researchers at the University of Mississippi have identified a potential landing site on Mars, which is rich in sunlight and surface ice.
Apple to launch Vision Air mixed reality headset in 2027
Apple is planning to expand its XR ecosystem with a trio of devices.
Chinese surgeons perform surgery on patient 5,000km away via satellite
In a major breakthrough, Chinese surgeons have successfully performed robotic surgeries from over 5,000km away using satellite technology.
OpenAI CEO reverses stance on AI hardware
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman recently stated that current computers are not designed to meet the rapidly evolving demands of artificial intelligence, contradicting his previous views.
Shubhanshu Shukla conducts key experiment for Gaganyaan mission
Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla, India's first astronaut on the International Space Station, is working on a microalgae experiment crucial for ISRO's Gaganyaan Mission.
OpenAI co-founder foresees unpredictable AI future
Ilya Sutskever, co-founder of OpenAI, predicts a future where artificial intelligence (AI) becomes extremely unpredictable and unimaginable due to its rapid development.
DeepSeek AI model removed from app stores in Germany
DeepSeek AI's R1 app has been ordered to be removed from Google and Apple app stores in Germany due to concerns over user data privacy.
Modi government eyes 2D materials for making semiconductor chips here
The Indian government is considering two-dimensional (2D) materials as a potential game-changer in chip manufacturing here, as per CNBC-TV18.
Shubhanshu Shukla conducts microalgae experiment on ISS for Gaganyaan mission
Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla, the first Indian astronaut on the International Space Station (ISS) mission, is conducting a space microalgae experiment.
AI will be extremely unpredictable, warns OpenAI co-founder Ilya Sutskever
Ilya Sutskever, the co-founder and former chief scientist of OpenAI, has warned that the future of artificial intelligence (AI) could be highly unpredictable and unimaginable.
UK businesses face rising cyber threats
Over 25% of UK businesses experienced a cyber-attack in the past year, indicating an urgent need for improved cybersecurity measures, a recent report reveals.
Ancient worm revived after 46,000 years in Siberian ice
Scientists have successfully revived a 46,000-year-old roundworm discovered in Siberian permafrost. This organism's resilience could inform conservation efforts.
Top OpenAI researcher refutes Altman's claims
Lucas Beyer, a former OpenAI researcher who recently joined Meta, has publicly dismissed Sam Altman's claims of $100 million sign-on bonuses as 'fake news'.
Earth's energy imbalance doubles in 20 years
A recent study reveals that Earth's energy imbalance has more than doubled over the past two decades, indicating a potential acceleration of climate change.
These unannounced iOS 26 features may arrive in upcoming updates
Apple is said to have some unannounced features for its upcoming iOS 26 update, according to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman.
Advanced AI models are now lying, scheming, and threatening creators
The world's most advanced artificial intelligence (AI) systems are showing disturbing new behaviors like lying, scheming, and even threatening their creators.
How Google is helping OpenAI reduce its dependence on NVIDIA
OpenAI has started renting Google's artificial intelligence (AI) chips to power its ChatGPT and other products.
This is the world's 1st computer without any silicon
The world's first silicon-free computer has been developed by a team of researchers at the Pennsylvania State University.
First-in-history: Axiom-4 crew tests specially designed champagne bottle in space
In a major milestone for human spaceflight, the Axiom-4 crew has tested a specially designed champagne bottle aboard the International Space Station (ISS).
NVIDIA has hired these 2 AI experts to improve research
NVIDIA, the US-based chip giant, has hired two eminent artificial intelligence (AI) experts from China.
Indian IT firms shifting to AI—focusing on integration, not invention
India's leading IT companies are transforming into artificial intelligence (AI)-native firms, prioritizing high-margin applications and integration over capital-intensive foundational research.
Apple's AirTag 2 launching in Q3 with these new features
Apple's popular item tracker, the AirTag, is due for an upgrade.
Apple may reposition its logo on the iPhone 17 Pro
Apple leaker Majin Bu has hinted that the tech giant may be planning to change the position of its iconic logo on the upcoming iPhone 17 Pro.
Apple's AirPods Pro 3 expected to arrive with these upgrades
Apple is reportedly gearing up to launch its third-generation AirPods Pro, a major upgrade since the last release in 2022.
The mystery of a strange radio burst has been solved
A mysterious and intense flash of radio waves, detected by a team of astronomers, has been traced back to its source after more than a year of investigation.
Your Gmail notifications now have a 'Mark as read' option
Google is bringing a new feature to Gmail on Android devices: the "Mark as read" button.
2,500-year-old faces from Tamil Nadu recreated through CT scans, forensics
In a groundbreaking study, researchers have reconstructed the faces of two individuals who lived around 2,500 years ago in Keeladi, Tamil Nadu.
Beware! Fake government letter targets landowners with 5G tower scam
A fake letter claiming approval from the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) for 5G tower installation on private property is doing the rounds.
Reddit turns 20—How it's using AI for content discovery, protection
Reddit, the online platform known for its diverse range of user-generated content and discussions, is celebrating its 20th anniversary.
Watch: Humanoid robots play football match in China
A group of humanoid robots took to the field yesterday for a football match in Beijing.
FBI says this notorious hacking group is now targeting airlines
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and cybersecurity firms have issued a warning about the notorious hacking group, Scattered Spider.
Meta has poached 4 more AI researchers from OpenAI
Meta has hired four more artificial intelligence (AI) researchers from OpenAI, The Information has reported.
Anthropic's Claude tried to run a business with disastrous results
Anthropic's latest experiment with its Claude Sonnet 3.7 AI has taken a bizarre turn.
US: Authors petition publishers not to release AI-generated books
Over 70 authors, including Gregory Maguire, Dennis Lehane, and Lauren Groff, have signed an open letter on Lit Hub urging publishing houses to commit to never releasing AI-generated books.
Your old iPhone holds gold—scientists reveal safe way for extraction
As the world grapples with a rapidly growing pile of electronic waste (e-waste), scientists have discovered a new, eco-friendly method to extract gold from old phones, computers, and other devices.
Studying muscle loss, microalgae growth: Shubhanshu Shukla tells PM Modi
Indian astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla is investigating whether certain supplements can slow down muscle loss in microgravity.