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19 Jun 2026
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Anthropic's Claude experiences a brief outage, service restored within hours

Anthropic resolved a brief outage affecting its AI chatbot Claude, which left users facing connection errors and blank replies for nearly 45 minutes on June 18.

19 Jun 2026
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Researcher Rickard Ignell says mosquitoes target people producing 1-octen-3-ol

Scientists reveal mosquitoes are drawn to carbon dioxide, body odour, and skin chemistry, with compounds like 1-octen-3-ol significantly increasing their appeal.

19 Jun 2026
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Meta adds 'Your Algo' and 'Your Algorithm' on Threads, Instagram

Meta's Threads and Instagram now empower users to shape their feeds, offering AI-driven tools for personalized content preferences and greater transparency.

19 Jun 2026
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Yann LeCun calls Elon Musk's xAI 'kind of a failure'

Yann LeCun, a leading AI pioneer, labeled Elon Musk's xAI lab a "failure," citing the departure of its founding team and challenges in attracting top AI talent.

19 Jun 2026
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Goethe University study suggests some black holes could be gravastars

A new study suggests some black holes could be gravastars—ultra-compact objects filled with dark energy, potentially hosting miniature expanding universes inside.

19 Jun 2026
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Zai's Tang Jie predicts China matches 'Mythos' by late 2026

Zai's Tang Jie predicts China could develop Mythos-class AI models before Q1 2027, following the release of GLM 5.2, which outperforms several global competitors on key benchmarks.

19 Jun 2026
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Lowe's India and Barclays Global Services India highlight AI benefits

Lowe’s enhances customer experience with AI-powered tools like MyLow Companion, while Barclays leverages AI for faster decisions and process reinvention.

19 Jun 2026
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Study: sponges shed up to 4.21 g microplastics per person

A recent study found kitchen sponges release 0.68 to 4.21 grams of microplastics per person annually, with organic sponges emitting significantly less than synthetic ones.

19 Jun 2026
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Google Maps misdirects travelers at Noida airport opening day

Google Maps has resolved a routing error that misdirected passengers to Noida International Airport's cargo terminal, causing confusion and delays on the airport's opening day.

19 Jun 2026
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OpenAI adds ChatGPT Enterprise admin dashboard to track AI credits

OpenAI has launched enhanced usage analytics and spend controls for ChatGPT Enterprise, enabling organizations to monitor AI consumption and manage costs effectively.

19 Jun 2026
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Woman spends ₹30,000 after high-end clinic's ₹20,000 AI false alarm

A luxury clinic's ₹20,000 AI screening tool wrongly flagged a woman with pancreatic cancer, prompting a human doctor to intervene and confirm the error.

19 Jun 2026
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IIT Bombay scientists develop KTDP peptide lowering LDL and triglycerides

Researchers at IIT Bombay have developed a peptide, KTDP, that blocks fat transport in liver cells, reducing LDL cholesterol and triglycerides in zebrafish by nearly 50%.

19 Jun 2026
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Agharkar Research Institute discovers Thelotrema maharashtrense in Western Ghats

Researchers at Pune's Agharkar Research Institute identified Thelotrema maharashtrense, a unique lichen species in the Western Ghats, highlighting the region's rich biodiversity.

19 Jun 2026
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Scientists discover DNA-bound phosphorus in soil microbes could aid farming

Scientists uncovered DNA-bound phosphorus in soil microbes, offering insights into nutrient recycling and potential breakthroughs for sustainable agriculture.

19 Jun 2026
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Google gives $3.2B guarantee to power Anthropic with TPUs

Google is leveraging Nvidia's tactics, including financial guarantees and circular financing, to expand its AI chip business and compete in the booming AI computing market.

19 Jun 2026
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IITM finds under 3% black carbon in Solapur monsoon droplets

A recent IITM Pune study found that less than three per cent of monsoon cloud droplets contain black carbon, shedding light on pollution's limited role in cloud formation.

19 Jun 2026
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Dutch engineers unveil RunSafePro vest with radar, GPS on Kickstarter

RunSafePro, a smart running vest from the Netherlands, integrates radar, GPS, and emergency alerts to improve safety for runners, cyclists, and outdoor enthusiasts.

19 Jun 2026
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DTU researchers work on smart rescue drone for people overboard

Researchers at DTU are developing an autonomous drone capable of locating people who fall overboard, delivering flotation devices, and guiding rescue boats with GPS precision.

19 Jun 2026
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Amazon accused of retaliation by 3 engineers after Seattle hearing

Three Amazon engineers allege illegal retaliation after testifying to Seattle’s City Council on data centres' environmental impact, sparking debates on corporate accountability.

19 Jun 2026
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Google updates Gemini live with memory and connected apps

Gemini Live now securely remembers past chats and Connected Apps info, enabling tailored responses. This enhancement aligns its capabilities with the main chat experience.

19 Jun 2026
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IceCube traces neutrino IC 210922A to starburst galaxy Shadow Blaster

Astronomers identified Shadow Blaster, a star-forming galaxy 11 billion light-years away, as the source of a high-energy neutrino detected by the IceCube Observatory in Antarctica.

19 Jun 2026
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French study links 8 additives to hypertension and heart disease

French researchers found eight common food preservatives associated with increased risks of hypertension and cardiovascular disease in a large study.

19 Jun 2026
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Yueban unveils Xiaoban, autonomous toilet for people with mobility challenges

A Chinese company, Yueban, has unveiled Xiaoban, an autonomous smart toilet designed to enhance accessibility for individuals with mobility challenges by coming directly to users.

19 Jun 2026
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Epilog releases Flashback app to transfer Game Boy Camera photos

Epilogue’s new Flashback app lets you connect the Game Boy Camera to your smartphone via the GB Operator, offering retro-style photos with adjustable settings and 32 color filters.

19 Jun 2026
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HBO Max cuts annual plan prices through July 15 2026

HBO Max is offering up to 28 percent off its yearly plans through July 15, 2026, with discounts across all tiers, including ad-supported, Standard, and Premium options.

19 Jun 2026
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James Webb Space Telescope detects salt clouds on GJ504b

Astronomers using the James Webb Space Telescope discovered salt clouds and exotic atmospheric chemistry on GJ504b, a planetary-mass companion located 57 light-years from Earth.

19 Jun 2026
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ISS astronauts sheltered in docked Dragon after Russian PrK leak

NASA astronauts took shelter in a Dragon spacecraft after Roscosmos proposed using a saw and drill to fix a persistent air leak, escalating tensions between the two agencies.

19 Jun 2026
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Report: India 11th for climate vulnerability, tech hubs threatened

India's ambitious push for AI and data centre investments faces mounting climate risks, with extreme heat threatening operational resilience and infrastructure sustainability.

19 Jun 2026
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Mivo Scrolling launched May 2026 encouraging mindful social media scrolling

Mivo Scrolling, a new app launched last month, promotes intentional social media use by encouraging reflection and awareness instead of enforcing strict limits.

19 Jun 2026
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NASA's Lucy reveals Donaldjohanson born from 155 million year collision

NASA's Lucy spacecraft captured detailed images of asteroid Donaldjohanson, revealing its peanut-shaped structure and linking it to a catastrophic collision 155 million years ago.

18 Jun 2026
Facebook

Meta introduces new teen safety measures on Instagram and Facebook

Meta has announced a series of safety updates for teen accounts on Instagram, Facebook, and Messenger.

18 Jun 2026
IIT Bombay

IIT Delhi emerges as India's top university

The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi has been ranked India's top university in the QS World University Rankings 2027.

18 Jun 2026
Rockstar Games

GTA 6 pre-order date revealed: Here's when it begins

Rockstar Games has officially announced that pre-orders for Grand Theft Auto VI (GTA 6) will open on June 25.

18 Jun 2026
United Arab Emirates

UAE bans social media platforms for under-15s

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has announced a ban on social media use for children under the age of 15.

18 Jun 2026
Amazon India

Amazon Prime Day dates announced: Check discounts for Prime members

Amazon India has announced the dates for its 10th annual Prime Day sale. The event will take place from July 4 to July 6, spanning a full 72 hours.

18 Jun 2026
Mars

NASA picks former Google CEO's rocket company for Mars mission

NASA has selected Relativity Space, a rocket company owned by former Google executive chair Eric Schmidt, to launch a scientific mission to Mars.

18 Jun 2026
Anthropic

Is Claude down? Thousands report issues accessing the AI chatbot

Anthropic's AI assistant, Claude, is facing technical issues as thousands of users have complained about problems accessing the chatbot and its related services.

18 Jun 2026
China

How Microsoft built a massive AI business in China

Despite the US-China rivalry in artificial intelligence (AI), Microsoft has made a major business out of selling AI models to Chinese companies.

18 Jun 2026
Apple

Apple to raise prices as RAM costs surge

Apple CEO Tim Cook has confirmed that the tech giant will be raising prices, owing to the skyrocketing costs of storage chips and memory.

18 Jun 2026
Lenovo

Tens of thousands of devices hacked in 'FortiBleed' attack

A massive hacking campaign, dubbed "FortiBleed," has compromised tens of thousands of Fortinet firewalls and VPNs used by major global companies.

18 Jun 2026
Neuralink

Neuralink rival completes first human brain implant

Paradromics, a start-up competing with Elon Musk's Neuralink, has achieved a major milestone by successfully implanting its Connexus brain-computer interface (BCI) in a human patient.

18 Jun 2026
ChatGPT

ChatGPT can now automate your recurring tasks

OpenAI has announced the launch of a new feature, 'Scheduled Tasks,' for its AI chatbot, ChatGPT.

18 Jun 2026
Apple

FTC lawsuit reveals how scam networks bypass app store enforcement

The US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has filed a lawsuit against Genesis Tech, a company accused of defrauding consumers and routing revenues overseas.

18 Jun 2026
Anthropic

China's new AI model beats GPT-5.5 at key benchmarks

Chinese start-up Z.ai has launched its latest artificial intelligence (AI) model, GLM-5.2, to take on the likes of OpenAI's GPT-5.5 and Anthropic's Claude Opus 4.8.

18 Jun 2026
Anthropic

US cybersecurity agency gets full access to Anthropic's Mythos Preview

The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has been granted full access to Anthropic's flagship Mythos Preview model.

18 Jun 2026
Apple

Apple's iPhone Air 2 to get dual cameras, bigger battery

Apple is reportedly testing the second-generation iPhone Air, dubbed the iPhone Air 2.

18 Jun 2026
ChatGPT

Google Gemini co-lead Noam Shazeer joins OpenAI

Noam Shazeer, Google's VP of engineering and co-lead of its Gemini AI models, has announced his decision to leave the tech giant.

18 Jun 2026
Anthropic

Negotiations with Anthropic 'going fine': Trump

US President Donald Trump has said that his talks with Anthropic, a leading artificial intelligence (AI) company, are "going fine."

18 Jun 2026
Anthropic

Anthropic becomes first AI start-up to join carbon removal coalition

Anthropic, a leading artificial intelligence (AI) start-up, has joined Frontier, the carbon removal collective.

18 Jun 2026
Meta

VPN usage spikes in India as government bans Telegram

VPN usage has witnessed a massive surge in India, following the government's decision to ban access to Telegram.

18 Jun 2026
Anthropic

Anthropic adds Figma-like tools to Claude Design

Anthropic has announced a significant update to Claude Design. Now, you can create apps, websites and widgets just by describing your requirements in plain language.

17 Jun 2026
Pinterest

Pinterest now has an experimental AI shopping app

Pinterest has launched a new experimental app, "Ask Pinterest," to revolutionize the way people shop and discover products.

Why is there an AI boom? Astrology has an answer

Astrologically speaking, the recent boom in artificial intelligence (AI) can be attributed to Pluto's transition into Aquarius.

17 Jun 2026
Google

Google ordered to improve search ranking transparency in UK

UK's competition watchdog has mandated Google to be more transparent about its search ranking algorithms.

17 Jun 2026
Black Hole

Black hole at center of Milky Way might be windy

Astronomers have discovered evidence of a cosmic wind emanating from Sagittarius A*, the supermassive black hole at the center of our Milky Way.

17 Jun 2026
France

France ditches Palantir's AI tools, opts for local firm

France has decided to ditch the artificial intelligence (AI) data tools of US tech giant Palantir.

17 Jun 2026
China

Why subsea supercurrents are a threat to global tech networks

Turbidity currents, the powerful underwater flows capable of reshaping ocean floors and damaging vital internet cables, are more common than previously thought.

17 Jun 2026
Google

Google's new Home Speaker brings Gemini AI to your home

Google has officially launched its latest smart speaker, the Google Home Speaker.

Who's Anil Menon, NASA astronaut set for 240-day ISS mission?

Anil Menon, a NASA astronaut of Indian origin, is set to embark on his first-ever space mission on July 14, 2026.

17 Jun 2026
Samsung

Samsung's AI tool can spot pet health issues from photos

Samsung has unveiled a new artificial intelligence (AI) feature for pet care, in collaboration with start-up Lifet.

17 Jun 2026
Technology

Embroidery enthusiasts: You totally need these AI tools

Embroidery enthusiasts can now use artificial intelligence to take their skills and creativity to the next level.

17 Jun 2026
Technology

How to level up your weekly journaling

AI can make weekly journaling a more insightful practice by transforming simple logs into a full-fledged reflection system.

17 Jun 2026
Technology

Endless to-do list? These AI tools can help

AI improves task prioritization by converting an exhaustive to-do list into a ranked action plan according to urgency, impact, deadlines, and workload.

17 Jun 2026
Technology

Wildlife protection: 5 AI tools making a difference

AI is revolutionizing wildlife conservation by allowing teams to keep tabs on animals, identify threats sooner, and focus on field actions smarter.

17 Jun 2026
Technology

Cluttered documents? These AI tools can help

With AI tech, managing personal documents is becoming easier than ever. From reading file contents and tagging items to sorting them in relevant folders, everything can now be automated.

17 Jun 2026
Technology

How to stay consistent with your goals

Harnessing artificial intelligence (AI) can revolutionize personal accountability by turning your vague intentions into structured actions.

17 Jun 2026
Technology

Design a striking newsletter with these AI tools

AI-assisted newsletter formatting is changing the way newsletters are made, making them easier to scan, more visually consistent, and quicker to create.

17 Jun 2026
Technology

Use these AI tools for digital library management

Digital libraries are increasingly relying on artificial intelligence (AI) tools to simplify operations, improve user experience, and handle massive collections with ease.

17 Jun 2026
Technology

5 AI tools every athlete should know

AI tools are revolutionizing sports performance analysis by allowing coaches and athletes to track movement, measure workload, predict injuries, and review video more effectively.

17 Jun 2026
Apple

Apple may boost iPhone 18's memory to support on-device Siri

Apple's next-generation iPhone 18 is said to get a major memory upgrade, according to DigiTimes.

17 Jun 2026
Indian Government

Telegram blocked in India but VPNs keep it alive

Telegram, the popular instant messaging app, has been temporarily blocked for existing users in India.

17 Jun 2026
Elon Musk

Musk's xAI launches its best image-to-video AI model yet

Elon Musk's artificial intelligence (AI) company, xAI, has launched its latest model, the Grok Imagine Video 1.5.

17 Jun 2026
China

This paint meant for military can be used in homes

A team of researchers from Foshan University in China has developed a low-cost microwave-absorbing composite paint, which is made from expanded graphite and titanium dioxide.

17 Jun 2026
Siri

Apple's next AirPods could see the world around you

Apple is gearing up to launch a new range of products, including camera-equipped AirPods and a second-generation foldable iPhone, by late 2027.

17 Jun 2026
Apple

Apple's Hide My Email change could weaken privacy

Apple is reportedly planning to change the email domain for its Hide My Email service. The move could make it easier for apps and websites to block anonymous sign-ups.

17 Jun 2026
Elon Musk

How Elon Musk's Grok AI helped US hit Iran

The United States military has confirmed the use of Elon Musk's artificial intelligence (AI) tool, Grok, in planning and executing strikes against Iran.

17 Jun 2026
Wipro

Wipro opens a Claude-focused AI center in Bengaluru

Wipro, one of India's leading IT services firms, has inaugurated a Center of Excellence (CoE) for applied artificial intelligence (AI) in Bengaluru.

17 Jun 2026
FIFA World Cup

FIFA's World Cup streams just suffered a major security lapse

A major security vulnerability in FIFA's internal system has been uncovered by a researcher.

17 Jun 2026
Google

What's new in Google's June Pixel Feature Drop?

Google has released the June 2026 Feature Drop for its Pixel devices, coinciding with the launch of Android 17.

17 Jun 2026
Microsoft

The growing role of AI in medical equipment

AI is revolutionizing the efficiency of medical equipment by automating repetitive tasks, improving diagnostics, and reducing downtime in clinical and manufacturing environments.

17 Jun 2026
Technology

PalettePlay: Create beautiful color combinations with this AI tool

PalettePlay is a fun way to explore color design using AI. It transforms your ideas, moods, or even an image into matching color palettes.

17 Jun 2026
OpenAI

Improve your accent through AI-powered stories

An AI app aimed at helping you discover accents via storytelling sessions can make pronunciation practice an interesting affair.