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US and Zeno Power use strontium-90 to power undersea systems
The US is repurposing decades-old strontium-90 waste into nuclear power systems, enabling underwater drones to operate autonomously for nearly 30 years without resupply.
Mark Zuckerberg warns China could win the AI race
Mark Zuckerberg cautions that China's rapid infrastructure growth in energy and data centers could outpace the US, reshaping global power dynamics in advanced AI development.
NVIDIA to create $500 billion fund, Meta opens model weights
Nvidia’s Jensen Huang is unlocking $500 billion in AI funding, while Meta’s Mark Zuckerberg pledges $1 billion for communities and unveils transparent AI models.
Spotify adds AI persona badges to artist profiles starting mid-September
Spotify will introduce "AI Persona" badges for AI-generated artist profiles and exclude their music from editorial and algorithmic recommendations starting mid-September 2026.
Google Pixel Buds Pro 2 drop to $189 on Amazon
Google's Pixel Buds Pro 2 see a $40 discount on Amazon, offering premium noise cancellation and long battery life at a near-record low price before the upcoming Google event.
Assam University team rediscovers rare Rungia mastersii in Jatinga Hills
Rungia mastersii, a rare flowering plant last seen in the 1800s, has been rediscovered in Assam’s Jatinga Hills, highlighting the region's rich and unexplored biodiversity.
August 12 2026 total eclipse coincides with Perseid meteor peak
A rare cosmic event on Aug. 12-13 combines a total solar eclipse with the Perseid meteor shower, but spotting shooting stars during totality will require extraordinary luck.
NASA targets 2028 China aims 2030 moon's south pole landings
The United States and China are competing to explore the Moon's south pole, aiming to locate water ice critical for sustaining future lunar settlements and deep-space exploration.
Sarvam AI, AI4Bharat launch Indic diarbench covering 22 Indian languages
Sarvam AI, in collaboration with AI4Bharat, has launched Indic DiarBench, a 108-hour dataset to jointly assess ASR and speaker diarization across 22 Indian languages.
Panasonic launches compact LUMIX L10 in India at ₹179,990
Panasonic has introduced the LUMIX L10 fixed lens camera in India, featuring LEICA optics, AI-powered autofocus, and advanced creative tools at an MRP of ₹1,79,990.
Acer launches 3 Predator Helios Neo 16 laptops in India
Acer has launched the Predator Helios Neo 16S AI, Helios Neo 16 AI, and Helios Neo 16 in India, featuring Intel processors, Nvidia RTX GPUs, and high-refresh-rate displays.
England and Wales courts ban Meta smart glasses for filming
Courts in England and Wales have prohibited Meta glasses, citing privacy concerns and the risk of unauthorized recording, following similar bans in New York courtrooms.
Adobe launches Catalog Agent for e-commerce to speed AI search
Adobe introduces Catalog Agent in Adobe Commerce, enhancing product discovery for LLM-powered shopping tools like ChatGPT and Microsoft Copilot.
Meta's smart glasses off-limits in UK venues amid filming fears
Meta Smart Glasses face growing bans across UK restaurants, pubs, and theatres due to rising privacy concerns, despite their global popularity and surging sales.
NASA wants ISRO to join its lunar base program
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has been invited by NASA to participate in its Moon Base program.
Levent Alpoge reportedly posts Jacobian counterexample, credits Claude Fable 5
Anthropic's AI model, Claude Fable 5, helped mathematician Levent Alpöge find a counterexample disproving the 87-year-old Jacobian conjecture in three dimensions.
Bengaluru Police roll out VANKI AI translator on Namma 112
A Manipuri woman's distress call exposed a language barrier, inspiring Bengaluru Police and Aeos Labs to develop India's first AI-powered multilingual emergency response system.
NASA invites ISRO to join Artemis mission for lunar base
Nasa has invited Isro to join its Artemis Mission, aiming to establish a sustainable Moon base and strengthen international partnerships in space exploration.
Google set to unveil Pixel 11 series, Watch 5, Tag
Google’s Pixel August 2026 event will showcase four new Pixel 11 phones, the upgraded Pixel Watch 5, and a feature-packed Bluetooth tracker with cross-platform compatibility.
Claude Sonnet 5 remains $2/$10 per million tokens, Anthropic says
Anthropic has announced that the introductory pricing for Claude Sonnet 5 will remain unchanged, offering affordability and stability for long-term AI projects.
After TCS, HCL Tech denies data breach claims
HCL Technologies has denied allegations of a data breach by a hacker group.
Anthropic strikes $9B computing deal with Bitcoin miner Riot
Anthropic has signed a massive $9.1 billion deal with Riot Platforms Inc., a Bitcoin mining firm.
Dogs can differentiate between fearful and sad human faces: Study
A recent study has found that dogs can tell apart different types of unhappy human faces.
This lab-grown Chinese diamond cannot be broken
Chinese scientists have developed an "unbreakable" diamond, according to a study published in the peer-reviewed journal Nature Synthesis.
US lawmakers question OpenAI, Anthropic over rogue AI agents
A group of US House Democrats has demanded explanations from OpenAI CEO Sam Altman and Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei.
Claude's AI text now carries an invisible watermark
Anthropic has announced its plan to add invisible watermarks to its new Claude models.
YouTube doubles the bar for new creators to earn money
YouTube has announced a major change in its monetization policy, making it harder for new creators to start earning money from ads and subscriptions.
BTCPay offers up to 3 BTC reward for stolen Bitcoin
BTCPay Server announced a 10% recovery bounty, capped at 3 BTC, after attackers exploited a vulnerability to steal funds from merchant Lightning wallets last week.
NVIDIA taps Wall Street firms for $500B AI buildout
NVIDIA has announced a strategic partnership with six leading financial institutions to create compute financing platforms.
Scientists capture 1st Kelvin-Helmholtz instabilities on Sun at Maui telescope
Scientists have captured Kelvin-Helmholtz instability on the Sun for the first time, revealing swirling patterns that could explain solar activity and magnetic energy buildup.
Google teams with Stephen Curry for limited Pixel Watch 5
Google's Pixel Watch 5 Stephen Curry Edition has been leaked, showcasing a unique woven band with Curry branding and an expected launch at the August 12 Made by Google event.
Apple's all-glass iPhone still on track for 2027
Apple is said to be planning a major redesign for its iPhone Pro models in 2027. The move would mark two decades since the first iPhone was launched.
DeepMind staff ask applicants to fill out an extra form
Google DeepMind researchers reportedly warned that the company’s AI hiring system might incorrectly screen out CVs, urging applicants to ensure human review.
Harvard team invents silicon chip writing DNA using water-based enzymes
Harvard researchers developed a silicon chip that uses electricity and enzymes to write DNA, offering a safer, scalable alternative to traditional toxic solvent-based methods.
Anthropic adds hidden machine readable marks to Claude in EU
Anthropic's Claude models will embed machine-readable watermarks in AI-generated content starting August 2, 2026, under the EU's AI Act to enhance transparency.
OpenAI's head of ethics quits after less than a year
Chloe Bakalar, the head of AI ethics at OpenAI, has resigned after less than a year in her role.
Google DeepMind asks applicants to submit form for human review
Google DeepMind warns applicants that its AI hiring systems may incorrectly screen out CVs or delay applications, urging candidates to use a special form.
OpenAI's new GPT-5.6-Cyber is built to fight AI-powered hacks
OpenAI has announced the launch of GPT-5.6-Cyber, a specialized model designed for advanced vulnerability research and exploit development.
Amazon Great Freedom Sale 2026 has smartphone discounts, bank offers
Smartphone prices are rising due to increasing memory chip costs, making the Amazon Great Freedom Sale 2026 a timely opportunity for savvy buyers.
Samsung's India foldables hit over 2.71L preorders within 3 days
Samsung’s India R&D team developed the exclusive ‘Pay Now’ feature for Galaxy Z Fold 8, enabling timely bill payments via Samsung Wallet and enhancing user convenience.
OpenAI ethics head Bakalar resigns amid security and leadership changes
Chloé Bakalar, OpenAI's AI ethics lead, has exited the company less than a year after joining, leaving the role vacant amid growing scrutiny over AI safety and ethical concerns.
Anil Menon shares Dragon time-lapse of Earth Moon Orion constellation
Astronaut Anil Menon shared a breathtaking time-lapse video from a Dragon spacecraft, showcasing Earth, the Moon, and Orion's rise, captured using a 15mm lens with auto settings.
UK clears Foundayo for type 2 diabetes and weight management
Eli Lilly's Foundayo has become the first oral weight-loss and type 2 diabetes drug approved in the UK, marking a milestone in expanding treatment options beyond injectables.
Telecom firms flagged 2440cr suspected spam communications in India
India's telecom operators identified 24.4 billion spam calls and messages in April-June, with AI systems flagging 3.2% of incoming calls as suspected spam during the quarter.
Anthropic software in Belagavi hit by over 700 misdirected emails
Belagavi-based Anthropic Software warns of risks from brand confusion with U.S. firm, citing email misrouting and sensitive data exposure.
Mark Zuckerberg's AI vision faces pushback from CTO Andrew Bosworth
Mark Zuckerberg's manifesto touts AI as a liberator of personal freedom, yet Meta CTO Andrew Bosworth dismissed the idea of reduced workloads during a recent employee Q&A session.
OpenAI unveils GPT-5.6-Cyber in Daybreak to aid cybersecurity teams
OpenAI introduces GPT-5.6-Cyber under its expanded Daybreak programme, offering vetted defenders powerful tools with reduced restrictions for authorised security research.
Mark Zuckerberg publishes essay advocating open-source AI, launches Muse Glimmer
Mark Zuckerberg’s latest essay champions open source AI as the solution to safety concerns, urging trust in humanity’s ability to responsibly wield superintelligent technology.
YouTube doubles monetization thresholds for new creators Feb 1 2027
YouTube now requires new creators to have 8,000 watch hours or 20 million Shorts views to start earning, doubling the previous thresholds for joining its Partner Program.
'Superintelligence for all, open-source models': Zuckerberg's AI manifesto is here
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg has published a 6,500-word essay outlining his vision for artificial intelligence (AI).
'No data breach': TCS dismisses alerts of employee information exposure
Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), India's largest IT services company, has issued a statement regarding potential employee data exposure.
OpenAI's hiring of ex-Trump official draws criticism from White House
OpenAI's recent appointment of Dean Ball, a former Trump administration official, has sparked a major controversy.
Beware of hotel Wi-Fi: Microsoft warns of cyberattack campaign
Microsoft has issued a warning about a cyberattack campaign targeting public Wi-Fi networks at hotels and other hospitality venues.
iPhone 18 Pro Max may see ₹20,000 hike in India
Apple's upcoming iPhone 18 Pro Max is likely to be priced higher than its predecessor, the iPhone 17 Pro Max.
Muse Glimmer: Meta's new open-weight AI model runs on PCs
Meta has launched its latest artificial intelligence (AI) model, Muse Glimmer.
Paytm integrates Claude to bring AI to payment management
Paytm Payments Services Limited (PPSL) has announced a major integration with Anthropic's Claude, an advanced artificial intelligence (AI) model.
These tiny bubbles could help treat aggressive liver cancer
Chinese researchers have found a novel way to shrink advanced tumors caused by an aggressive form of liver cancer.
WhatsApp tests new way to find old messages on iPhone
WhatsApp is working on a new feature to make it easier for iPhone users to search through long conversations.
Apple Watch could get round display, screenless fitness accessories
Apple is reportedly considering a major redesign for its Apple Watch lineup.
Indian physicist Deepak Dhar wins prestigious 2026 Dirac Medal
Indian theoretical physicist Deepak Dhar has been awarded the prestigious 2026 Dirac Medal by the International Centre for Theoretical Physics (ICTP).
AI asked to book gym class hacks the system instead
An artificial intelligence (AI) agent has been involved in a major security breach.
North Korean hackers developing AI tools for cyberattacks
A South Korean cybersecurity firm, Genians, has reported that a North Korean hacking group is developing artificial intelligence (AI) tools to facilitate cyberattacks.
Samsung's new foldables and watches go on sale in India
Samsung has officially launched its latest range of foldable smartphones and smartwatches in India.
iPhone 17 on track to beat THIS decade-old record
Apple's iPhone 17, launched last September, is on track to break a record that has stood for over a decade.
Perseid meteor shower peaks on Wednesday night: How to watch
The Perseid meteor shower, one of the most anticipated celestial events of the year, is set to peak Wednesday night into Thursday morning.
You can now group related chats into folders on Arattai
Zoho's Indian messaging platform, Arattai, has launched a new feature called Chat Folders.
China now has an AI-based facial recognition system for fish
China is employing an artificial intelligence (AI)-based facial recognition system to monitor the movement of fish in Tibet's largest river.
Why China's AI models are still trained on NVIDIA chips
China's leading artificial intelligence (AI) models are still being trained using NVIDIA chips, as per industry insiders speaking to South China Morning Post.
Indian start-up successfully tests its 'tow trucks' for satellites
Bengaluru-based deep-tech start-up Aule Space has made a major breakthrough by testing its relative guidance, navigation and control (GNC) technology at ISRO's Rendezvous Simulation Laboratory (RSL).
Apple Watch with ceramic case could return this year
Apple is reportedly planning to reintroduce the popular ceramic Apple Watch.
Total solar eclipse today: When and where to watch
A total solar eclipse will occur today, creating a brief period of daytime darkness as the Moon passes in front of the Sun and obscures its bright face from parts of the Northern Hemisphere.
Google Drive for desktop ends automatic photo backups today
Google has made a significant change to its photo backup policy, effective from today.
Meta set to face another trial over child safety concerns
Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, is set to face another major trial this week.
Remember Myspace? It's coming back
Myspace, once the world's leading social media platform, is planning a comeback.
Apple could ditch its cheapest Watch model
Apple is said to be testing three new Apple Watch models for an upcoming autumn release, Bloomberg's Mark Gurman reported.
Global seas hit record high temperatures in July
The world's oceans have just recorded their hottest temperature for July, according to scientists.
Claude Code to run in auto mode by default
Anthropic, a leading artificial intelligence (AI) company, has announced that its coding agent, Claude Code's auto mode, will become the default for Pro, Max, and Team users from August 14.
AI gains mean more work, not more holidays: Meta CTO
Meta's Chief Technology Officer (CTO), Andrew Bosworth, has said that the company will not use artificial intelligence (AI) productivity gains to give employees more time off.
WhatsApp down: Users face trouble sending photos, videos
WhatsApp is facing a major outage today. The disruption has been reported globally, including in countries like India and the UK.
xAI's rival to Meta Muse, GPT Image is here
Elon Musk's artificial intelligence start-up, xAI, has launched a new image-generation model called Imagine Image 2.0.
Apple testing iPhones, MacBooks running on China's CXMT memory chips
Apple is testing memory chips from China's CXMT for its iPhones and MacBooks.
ISRO's ₹986cr satellite launch complex in TN to be privatized
IN-SPACe has begun the process of privatizing operations and management of the ₹986 crore Small Satellite Launch Complex (SLC) at Kulasekarapattinam, Tamil Nadu.
This flying car could transform travel in Uttarakhand
A viral video from Almora, Uttarakhand, shows a man taking off in a compact flying machine.
Why cheaper Chinese models are good for AI industry
The emergence of affordable Chinese open-weight artificial intelligence (AI) models has rattled US investors.
Pixel 11 series launch around the corner: What to expect
Google is all set to unveil its next-generation Pixel 11 series on August 12.
Samsung is studying how users interact with AI in devices
Samsung Electronics is closely monitoring consumer adoption and use of artificial intelligence (AI) in their daily lives.
Meta must follow Indian laws, not just global policies: Government
The Indian government has made it clear that Meta's platforms must adhere to Indian laws and not just the company's global policies.
Shadow bands likely during upcoming total solar-eclipse: What are they?
As the world gears up for a total solar eclipse on August 12, scientists are preparing to study a strange phenomenon known as shadow bands.
What to expect from different stages of total solar-eclipse 2026
On August 12, a total solar eclipse will mesmerize millions as the Moon passes in front of the Sun, blocking its light.
Is plastic contamination overlooked while tackling food waste?
Plastic contamination should be a key focus in tackling food waste, experts have warned.
Robot dogs may guard China's research station on Moon
China is planning to establish a lunar research station, and the country's leading spacecraft developer, the China Academy of Space Technology, has proposed an innovative idea.
Rare particles called glueballs actually exist: What are they?
A team of around 700 international scientists, led by China, has made a historic discovery by confirming the existence of glueballs.
Amazon's new data center could worsen climate change
Amazon is planning to build a new data center in Pecos County, Texas.
Google Photos backup via Drive for desktop app ending tomorrow
Google is discontinuing the ability to back up photos and videos via its Drive for desktop app. The change will take effect on August 10, 2026.
Apple brings Alibaba's Qwen AI to Macs in China
Apple has published a guide explaining how eligible Mac users in mainland China can connect with Alibaba's Qwen artificial intelligence (AI) service.
Environmental clearance is not mandatory for all data centers: Government
The Indian government has clarified that artificial intelligence (AI) data centers do not automatically require environmental clearance.
Claude Code can now share messages between coding sessions
Anthropic has updated its AI-powered coding assistant, Claude Code, to allow communication between separate coding sessions.
Apple's 1st foldable iPhone could come in 2 color options
Apple's first-ever foldable iPhone, the iPhone Ultra, is set to be unveiled next month.
Why are hacking groups given codenames?
The cybersecurity industry has been naming different hacking groups for over a decade.
NVIDIA is now hiring for an AI safety team
NVIDIA, the leading tech giant, is in the process of forming a dedicated artificial intelligence (AI) safety and security engineering team.
iPhone 17 may get costlier from tomorrow
Apple could be planning to increase the price of its iPhone 17 models from August 10, a new leak has suggested.