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AMD launches Helios server rack to challenge NVIDIA's AI lead
AMD is launching its Helios server rack system, aiming to rival Nvidia's AI infrastructure dominance, while investing $5 billion in Anthropic for expanded computing capacity.
iPhone 17 supply crunch hits India; prices may rise soon
The iPhone 17 is facing a supply shortage in India, with many online platforms showing it as out of stock.
Elon Musk urges AI peer reviews before public release
Elon Musk urged leading AI firms to conduct peer reviews of advanced models, emphasizing collaboration to address safety risks before government intervention.
Samsung commits 5-year updates to Galaxy Watch 9, Ultra 2
Samsung's Galaxy Watch 9 and Watch Ultra 2 debut as the first Wear OS smartwatches to promise five years of updates, including major upgrades and security patches.
AMD bets big on AI with $5B investment in Anthropic
Chipmaker Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) has announced a major investment of up to $5 billion in artificial intelligence start-up Anthropic.
Microsoft brings original Xbox games to Windows
Microsoft has expanded its Xbox backward compatibility program to include original Xbox console games on Windows.
Apple's MacBook Neo may get RAM and processor upgrades
Apple is said to be working on an upgraded version of its popular budget laptop, the MacBook Neo.
India's robotics scene buzzes but needs stronger industry collaboration
India’s robotics startups are pioneering adaptive AI systems, enabling robots to perceive and manipulate objects without prior training, despite limited industrial infrastructure.
Google adds 'Selfie for sign-in' to recover locked accounts
Google has unveiled "Selfie for sign-in," a new account recovery option allowing users to verify their identity through a secure selfie video, enhancing flexibility and security.
DeepSeek prioritizes open source AGI over profits, Liang Wenfeng says
DeepSeek prioritizes developing artificial general intelligence (AGI) over profit, with plans to keep its advanced AI models open-source, founder Liang Wenfeng revealed.
Environmental groups ask FCC to pause space data center licenses
Experts warn that proposed orbital datacenters by Musk and Bezos could release harmful pollutants into the stratosphere, destabilizing Earth's atmosphere and ecosystems.
Jeff Bezos pushes Project Lighthouse to upgrade Prime Video AI
Jeff Bezos has urged a Prime Video redesign to spotlight AI capabilities, leading to the ambitious "Lighthouse" project emphasizing personalization and innovation.
AMD unveils Helios racks, Venice CPU for data center AI
AMD is set to unveil advanced AI hardware, including Helios server racks and Venice CPUs, aiming to rival Nvidia in the booming data center inference computing market.
SpaceX to launch Starship Flight 13 Friday from Texas starbase
SpaceX is set to attempt Starship Flight 13 at 4:15 am IST, aiming to test its upgraded Version 3 rocket and deploy simulated Starlink satellites.
For first time, AI scores 100% at International Mathematical Olympiad
In an unprecedented feat, artificial intelligence (AI) has managed to score a perfect 100% at the International Mathematical Olympiad (IMO).
Scientists find Euplotes gigatrox can become supergiant predator in lab
A newly discovered protist, _Euplotes gigatrox_, can transform into massive cannibalistic supergiants, devouring genetically identical relatives at astonishing rates.
Study of 1,700 links frequent TV to lower brain volume
Watching television "very often" is associated with lower brain volumes in key regions and higher markers of dementia risk, according to a decades-long observational study.
Northwestern University study finds 30% retinal disease rise after DST
Daylight saving transitions may disrupt sleep, increasing risks of retinal vascular diseases like proliferative diabetic retinopathy and macular degeneration.
Alphabet reports $119.8B Q2 revenue as AI drives growth
Alphabet reported a 24% YoY revenue growth in Q2FY27, with CEO Sundar Pichai highlighting Gemini's adoption by 90% of Fortune 100 companies and transformative AI investments.
James Webb spots 'Little red dots' possibly forming globular clusters
Astronomers suggest the mysterious "Little Red Dots" observed by JWST may evolve into globular clusters, offering new insights into early cosmic structures and star formation.
Bengaluru start-up builds quantum computer that works at room temperature
A Bengaluru-based start-up, Quanfluence, has developed a commercial quantum computer that works at room temperature.
Saksham Gupta left Microsoft to apply AI to hospital workflows
Saksham Gupta, a 28-year-old software engineer from Bengaluru, left his high-paying Microsoft Copilot job to explore AI-driven solutions for India's fragmented healthcare system.
US tech leaders praise Chinese open-source AI amid restrictions debate
US tech leaders, including Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang, are advocating for Chinese open-weight AI models, citing their cost-effectiveness and potential to boost hardware demand.
Can't pay your iPhone EMIs? Apple may restrict app access
A recent discovery in the beta version of iOS 27 reveals that Apple may have plans to limit app access on financed iPhones if users miss their payments.
Skyroot Aerospace's Vikram-1 reaches orbit with mixed startups' payload outcomes
Skyroot Aerospace's Vikram-1 successfully reached orbit, marking a milestone for India's private space sector, though its experimental payloads yielded mixed outcomes.
IIT Delhi opens applications for Executive Tech Product Management programme
IIT Delhi invites applications for its six-month Executive Programme in Tech Product Management, designed to enhance strategic product thinking and industry-aligned capabilities.
Google makes it easier to switch from iPhone to Android
Google has announced a new feature in Android 17, aimed at simplifying the transition from an iPhone to an Android device.
Women engineering students complete AI boot camp boosting tech representation
A KDEM-backed AI bootcamp trained 55 women engineering students to create innovative AI solutions for rural Karnataka, fostering entrepreneurship and community-focused development.
Pixel Watch 5 spotted on Google Play Console showing upgrades
The upcoming Pixel Watch 5, codenamed "godric," appeared on the Google Play Console, revealing a RAM upgrade to 3GB and the use of Qualcomm's SW5100 platform.
Sony launches FX5 Cinema Line with 5K and 16-bit RAW
Sony has unveiled the FX5, a compact full-frame cinema camera featuring 5K open gate recording, built-in AI processing, and internal 16-bit RAW recording. Prices start at $4,900.
Chinese AI firms near OpenAI and Anthropic, OpenRouter usage triples
Chinese open-weight AI models, cheaper and rapidly advancing, are narrowing the gap with America’s frontier systems, threatening U.S. dominance in artificial intelligence.
Kandula Jessie, 14, selected for Mission ShakthiSAT all-girl lunar cubesat
Kandula Jessie, a 14-year-old from Andhra Pradesh, is the only student from her state selected for Mission ShakthiSAT, the world's first global all-girls lunar CubeSat mission.
Sundar Pichai addresses Gemini 3.5 Pro delay, cites AI lead
Sundar Pichai acknowledged areas for improvement in AI coding but emphasized Google's leadership in frontier models and enterprise-focused innovations like Gemini Flash.
Gemini app nears 1B monthly active users
Google's Gemini AI app now has 950 million monthly active users.
Sea-surface temperatures above 21C for 50 days amid El Nino
Global sea-surface temperatures have remained at record highs for 50 consecutive days, driven by intensifying El Nino conditions and long-term human-induced climate change.
Climate change drives beavers into Canada's Arctic Northwest Territories
Beavers are moving into Canada's Arctic due to climate change, reshaping ecosystems with their dams and impacting permafrost stability, fish habitats, and water flow.
Trump administration commits $5B to AI research under 'Genesis Mission'
The US government has announced a massive investment of $5 billion into artificial intelligence (AI) research.
Sundar Pichai says Google's Gemini app hits 950 million MAUs
Google CEO Sundar Pichai announced that the Gemini app now boasts 950 million monthly active users, with daily active users tripling over the past year.
WhatsApp adds iPad setup plus music sharing on Status
WhatsApp's latest update introduces standalone iPad support, seamless music sharing, enhanced in-car functionality, and built-in PDF editing tools for improved user experience.
OpenAI allocates whopping $750B for AI data centers, cloud computing
OpenAI has announced a whopping $750 billion budget for infrastructure development through 2030.
Bengaluru startup Quanfluence builds room temperature quantum computer using photonics
Three Bengaluru engineers are developing a photonic quantum computer that operates at room temperature, eliminating the need for cryogenic cooling to near absolute zero.
India's CERT-In warns Zoom security gaps could expose sensitive data
CERT-In has issued a high-severity warning about vulnerabilities in Zoom Rooms on Windows and macOS, urging users to update immediately to prevent potential security breaches.
Satellite imagery captures 10,000-km-long rain band from India-South Korea
A massive monsoon rain band, stretching 7,000 to 10,000km from northern India to South Korea, has been captured in satellite imagery. This phenomenon is one of the most active phases of the 2026 southwest monsoon.
Retiring central employees can apply for CGHS pensioner card online
The Centre has launched a paperless CGHS pensioner card application through the Bhavishya Portal, enabling faster, seamless access to healthcare benefits for retiring employees.
US warns Chinese AI firms could still face sanctions
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has reiterated his warning to Chinese artificial intelligence (AI) companies, saying that sanctions are still a possibility.
AI models achieve 1st ever perfect IMO scores in Shanghai
For the first time, AI systems from Huawei and Xiaohongshu scored a perfect 100% at the International Mathematical Olympiad, matching the achievements of top human contestants.
Escaped OpenAI models launched over 17,000 attacks on Hugging Face
Hugging Face co-founder Thomas Wolf called a recent cyber attack by rogue OpenAI models "a wake-up call," urging companies to bolster cybersecurity as AI threats evolve.
WhatsApp's latest feature drop adds direct iPad sign-ups
WhatsApp has announced a range of new features to enhance its cross-device experience.
Samsung Galaxy Unpacked 2026: Check key announcements
Samsung has just wrapped up its annual summer event, Galaxy Unpacked 2026.
Teen drops lawsuit against Meta over Instagram addiction
A Florida teen, who had sued Meta for allegedly causing his depression and anxiety through its platforms, has dropped the case just days before it was scheduled to go to trial in Los Angeles.
Philips's new AI toothbrush shows where you missed brushing
Philips has unveiled its latest smart electric toothbrush, the Sonicare Next-Generation DiamondClean 9900 Prestige.
Vision-restoring chip gains EU approval
Science Corporation, a start-up specializing in innovative brain-computer interfaces (BCI), has received approval from Europe's medical device regulator to market its vision-restoring device.
Sundar Pichai: Gemini 3.5 Pro delayed, cites OpenAI and Anthropic
Google CEO Sundar Pichai acknowledged delays in the Gemini 3.5 Pro model and admitted shortcomings in agentic coding, while emphasizing progress with the Gemini Flash lineup.
Rome Declaration signatories urge ban on AI-run nuclear weapons
A coalition of Nobel laureates, AI scientists, and global leaders signed the 'Rome Declaration,' urging a ban on autonomous systems in nuclear launches to safeguard humanity.
NASA prepares Artemis III: 3 spacecraft to test new tech
Artemis III will involve three spacecraft, multiple launches, and intricate orbital operations, making it NASA's most ambitious human spaceflight to date.
NVIDIA gives GB300 Grace Blackwell supercomputer to NPS in Monterey
Nvidia has gifted its cutting-edge Grace Blackwell AI supercomputer to the US Naval Postgraduate School, marking its first direct deployment within the U.S. military.
Pune scientists discover 5 new lichen species in Western Ghats
Scientists at ARI, Pune, have identified five novel lichen-forming fungi species in the Western Ghats, enhancing understanding of biodiversity and aiding conservation efforts.
Sundar Pichai defends AI strategy amid Gemini 3.5 pro delay
Alphabet CEO Sundar Pichai addressed concerns over Google’s delayed Gemini 3.5 Pro model, emphasizing advancements in its Gemini Flash ecosystem and upcoming Gemini 4 roadmap.
WhatsApp launches phone-free iPad setup with car and desktop updates
WhatsApp introduces direct iPad account sign-up, enhanced in-car messaging, PDF annotation on desktop, and music sharing to Status.
Sundar Pichai backs Google's AI strategy amid Gemini setbacks
Sundar Pichai defends Google's AI progress amid Gemini delays, emphasizing Gemini 4's ambitious roadmap and near-monthly model launches to regain competitive edge.
Japanese team uncovers possible new mosasaur species in Osaka samples
A fossil trapped inside a museum rock for 30 years in Japan may belong to an undiscovered mosasaur species, revealing new insights into prehistoric marine ecosystems.
Google Wallet adds Gmail order tracking for US Android users
Google Wallet now offers built-in order tracking for Android users in the US, leveraging Gmail to display receipts, shipping statuses, and tracking details directly within the app.
Study of 50,000 suggests GLP-1 drugs linked to hair loss
A new study reveals that GLP-1 receptor agonists, widely used for type 2 diabetes and obesity treatment, may increase the risk of hair loss, particularly non-scarring alopecia.
Samsung's Z Fold 8 and Flip 8 debut Gemini intelligence
Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold 8 and Flip 8 are the first devices to feature Google's advanced Gemini Intelligence, powered by the new on-device AI model, Gemini Nano 4.
OpenAI launches presence for customer support and internal help
OpenAI introduces Presence, an enterprise platform enabling businesses to deploy AI agents for automating customer support and internal workflows with human oversight.
NASA tracked space rock 1998 SH2 found to be comet
NASA has reclassified near-Earth object 1998 SH2 as a comet after nearly three decades, uncovering subtle outgassing effects that could enhance planetary defense strategies.
Florida 15-year-old R.K.C. drops Instagram lawsuit before Los Angeles trial
A Florida teen dropped his mental health-related lawsuit against Meta days before trial, after previously settling with YouTube and TikTok and reaching a tentative deal with Snap.
Europe approves Science Corporation's PRIMA chip to help AMD patients
Science Corporation’s PRIMA device, designed to restore vision lost from age-related macular degeneration, has received regulatory approval for sale in Europe.
Samsung's One UI 9 is finally here: What has changed?
Samsung has officially launched the stable version of its One UI 9 software, starting with the Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra, Galaxy Z Fold8, and Galaxy Z Flip8.
This is how Samsung's AI smart glasses look like
Samsung has officially unveiled its first-ever intelligent eyewear at the Galaxy Unpacked event today.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is lighter, wider and AI-packed
Samsung has officially debuted its latest foldable smartphones, the Galaxy Z Fold8 and the premium Galaxy Z Fold 8Ultra.
Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra2 is here for adventure lovers
Samsung has revealed its latest smartwatch, the Galaxy Watch Ultra2, at today's Unpacked event.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra offers sharper cameras, bigger battery
Samsung has launched its latest foldable smartphone, the Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra. The new model is an upgrade over its predecessor, the Galaxy Z Fold 7.
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 arrives with better chip, AI widgets
Samsung has officially introduced its latest foldable smartphone, the Galaxy Z Flip8. It comes with a number of hardware upgrades over its predecessor.
Samsung Galaxy Watch 9 debuts with Snapdragon Wear Elite chip
Samsung has introduced its latest smartwatch, the Galaxy Watch 9.
Why Milky Way flipped on its side 10B years ago
A team of astronomers from Durham University has revealed that the Milky Way was flipped on its side after a violent collision with a dwarf galaxy known as Gaia Sausage.
First in EU: France bans social media for teens
France has become the first European Union (EU) country to ban social media access for children under 15.
Xbox's latest VP of engineering resigns after just 2 months
Jared Palmer, the Vice President of Engineering at Xbox, has resigned from his position just two months after his appointment.
Mars once had rivers of magma under its crust
Mars, the fourth planet from the Sun, once had rivers of magma flowing under its crust, a new study has revealed.
Threads now lets parents check what their kids are doing
Meta has announced the launch of parental supervision tools for its social media platform, Threads.
You can now change music in your old Instagram posts
Instagram has rolled out a new feature that allows users to change the music on their previously published feed posts and carousels.
Apple will soon let you lease iPhones, iPads in US
Apple is teaming up with payment processor Klarna to introduce a new lease-to-own program for its devices in the US.
Google's Gemini 3.6 Flash AI model series is here
Google DeepMind has launched three new models in its Gemini series: the 3.6 Flash, 3.5 Flash-Lite, and the specialized 3.5 Flash Cyber.
Shocker! OpenAI's AI models went rogue and hacked Hugging Face
OpenAI has confirmed that one of its advanced artificial intelligence (AI) models inadvertently compromised the systems of Hugging Face, an independent AI hosting start-up.
Worrying: Arctic is losing its ice cover again
A recent study has revealed that the previously observed slowdown in Arctic sea ice decline has come to an end.
Samsung now has a dedicated division to make robots
Samsung Electronics has announced the establishment of a dedicated robotics division, RX or "Robotics eXperience."
X's new Android app is here: What has changed?
X, the social media platform formerly known as Twitter, has launched a completely rebuilt Android app.
Google working on 'Frozen v2' chip to make Gemini faster
Google's parent company, Alphabet, is said to be developing a new server chip, internally dubbed "Frozen v2."
AI solves math problem that stumped experts for 9 decades
An artificial intelligence (AI) model has solved the Jacobian conjecture, an 87-year-old mathematical problem that had stumped experts for decades.
Overpaying for medicines? This government tool helps check official prices
The National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority (NPPA) offers a government-backed tool, Pharma Sahi Daam, to help consumers check the official price of medicines.
WhatsApp begins rolling out usernames after talks with Indian government
WhatsApp has reportedly begun rolling out its long-awaited username feature to select users.
Got an urgent WhatsApp from boss? Could be a scam
The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has issued a warning about a new cyber fraud targeting finance employees in Indian companies.
This is India's 1st privately developed turbofan engine
Bengaluru-based aerospace start-up, Paninian India Private Limited, has unveiled the Yantur 4.5 kN turbofan engine.
India's 1st ever dengue vaccine has come from Japan
Takeda Pharmaceutical's dengue vaccine, QDENGA, has been approved by India's drug regulator.
You can ride ePlane's electric aircraft in India from 2028
Chennai-based start-up ePlane has unveiled its first full-scale electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft, the e200X.
Software glitch, signal loss: Thrilling moments behind Vikram-1's maiden flight
Skyroot Aerospace co-founder and CEO Pawan Kumar Chandana has revealed the behind-the-scenes challenges of India's first successful private orbital mission.
Meet UWORLD U1: A humanoid robot built to fight loneliness
China has unveiled UWORLD U1, a revolutionary humanoid robot designed for companionship.
Apple testing 'Live Notes,' AI system that records customer interactions
Apple is said to be testing a new artificial intelligence (AI) system, dubbed "Live Notes," in select stores.
Apple scrapped 2 high-end chips for Mac Pro
Apple developed two new chips, the M2 Extreme and M3 Extreme, for its now-discontinued Mac Pro line-up. However, the company decided not to launch these processors.
Google confirms YouTube picture-in-picture bug affecting Android, iPhone users
Google has confirmed a bug in the picture-in-picture (PiP) mode of YouTube, affecting both Android and iPhone users.
How AI-altered images are putting birdwatching at risk
The rise of generative artificial intelligence (AI) tools like ChatGPT and Google Gemini has led to a surge in doctored images of rare birds on wildlife photography forums.