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Budget 2026: Semiconductor mission, content creator labs get funding boost
The Union Budget 2026-27 includes proposals for Semiconductor Mission 2.0, tax breaks for cloud services, and new AI tools for farmers and ports.
SpaceX's next Starlink mission set for February 2
Elon Musk's SpaceX is set to launch a Falcon 9 rocket carrying 25 Starlink satellites from Vandenberg Space Force Base on February 2.
Steps to stop Russia's unauthorized use of Starlink have worked
Elon Musk, SpaceX CEO, announced successful measures to prevent Russia's unauthorized use of Starlink. This follows concerns over its use in drone guidance.
Budget 2026: ISRO gets ₹13,705cr, NSIL allocated ₹1,403cr
India's Department of Space has received a modest budget increase of just over 2% for 2026-27, as the nation prepares for high-cost, complex space missions.
Elon Musk's Grok AI outpaces Google's video generation
Elon Musk recently criticized Google's AI video generation capabilities, asserting that his company's Grok platform significantly surpasses the competition.
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra fully revealed ahead of launch
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, expected to launch in February, is rumored to feature a 6.9-inch display, Snapdragon chipset, and updated camera layout according to recent leaks.
ISRO invites Indian researchers to pitch microgravity experiments
ISRO's IMEx-2026 invites Indian researchers to propose microgravity experiments for future space missions, with applications open until 28 February 2026.
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.
Gemini, Google's AI chatbot, now built into Google Maps
Google Maps has introduced Gemini, an AI assistant, to provide hands-free navigation and information for walking and cycling users.
AI nudes used for blackmail in India; tech companies respond
AI tools that generate explicit images are fuelling a new wave of digital blackmail, with victims often blackmailed over manipulated photos.
6 planets will align in the night sky on February 28
NASA reveals a rare spectacle of six planets aligning across the evening sky throughout late February, offering an extended viewing period for stargazers.
Google Messages beta adds @mentions in group chats
Google is introducing several new features to its Messages app, including @mentions in group chats, long-press menu, MLS encryption and a read receipts redesign.
AI teaching assistants help NYC middle schoolers read better
New York City public schools are leveraging artificial intelligence (AI) teaching assistants to enhance reading comprehension and writing skills among middle school students.
Feeling lonely? Chinese adults are turning to AI companion toys
Chinese adults are increasingly using AI companion toys for comfort and companionship, despite potential regulatory crackdowns on such technology.
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.
Winner of Anduril's drone-racing contest will be offered a job
Leading defense tech company Anduril, founded by Palmer Luckey, has launched a unique recruiting event called the AI Grand Prix.
Samsung S26 privacy display is pure wizardry: How it works
Samsung has teased a new "Privacy display" feature for its upcoming Galaxy S26 Ultra.
'Doomsday Clock' edges closer to catastrophe amid global risks
The Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists has moved its "Doomsday Clock" closer to midnight, now standing at 85 seconds. The clock symbolizes how close humanity is to global catastrophe.
Google's new security features make Android phones harder to steal
Google has announced an expansion of its Android theft-protection features, aimed at making mobile devices less vulnerable to criminal activities.
WhatsApp launches new security mode to protect users from hackers
Meta has introduced a new security feature for its messaging platform, WhatsApp.
Mozilla builds 'rebel alliance' to take on AI giants
Mozilla, the non-profit behind Firefox, is gearing up for a major showdown with leading artificial intelligence (AI) companies.