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Mana Jampala, 12, of Kelowna launches Voxa AI receptionist startup
Mana Jampala, a 12-year-old from Canada, founded AI startup Voxa after learning Python at nine. Her AI receptionist now supports businesses across Canada, India, and Cambodia.
OpenAI hires San Francisco product manager to improve ChatGPT safety
OpenAI is recruiting a product manager to develop ChatGPT experiences tailored for families, caregivers, and older adults as its user base diversifies across age groups.
BSNL launches ₹1,34,166 satellite phone in partnership with Inmarsat
BSNL has introduced a satellite phone priced at Rs 1,34,166, offering reliable communication in remote areas where traditional mobile networks are unavailable.
Astronaut Don Pettit snaps Milky Way over Earth from ISS
Astronaut Don Pettit shared a mesmerizing image from the ISS, showcasing the Milky Way glowing above Earth's illuminated cities, highlighting humanity's bond with the universe.
Scientists capture 1st real time seafloor birth in Indian Ocean
For the first time, researchers observed seafloor creation as magma erupted and hardened during a rare tectonic event in the Indian Ocean.
Calls from '1600' number series can't be blocked, says TRAI
The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has clarified that phone calls originating from the 1600 number series cannot be blocked by any app.
Will India ban social media usage for teens?
India is considering age-based restrictions on social media platforms, a move that has gained momentum after Prime Minister Narendra Modi praised Australia's efforts in this direction.
Disney+ may launch free streaming tier to boost viewership
Disney+ is reportedly exploring the idea of a free streaming tier, according to Business Insider.
Meta's new tool fails to identify cropped AI images
Meta's latest artificial intelligence (AI) detection tool, unveiled this week with its image-generation model Muse Image, has faltered in identifying some of its own AI-generated images after they were cropped.
Pentagon releases videos of unidentified objects, nuclear site incident
The Trump administration has released its fourth batch of declassified records on unidentified anomalous phenomena (UAPs).
Don't like AI? Don't use it: Instagram head to users
Instagram head Adam Mosseri has said that if users don't like artificial intelligence (AI), they shouldn't have it in their feed.
These human-like robot hands can feel touch and wash themselves
Norwegian humanoid robotics company, 1X, has unveiled a major upgrade for its Neo robot.
Western Ghats could become India's major carbon sink by century-end
A recent study by the Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology (IITM), Pune, has revealed that the Western Ghats could emerge as one of India's major natural carbon sinks by the end of this century.
OpenAI, Google sold AI models to blacklisted Chinese firms
OpenAI and Google have been selling their advanced artificial intelligence (AI) models to Singapore-based subsidiaries of Chinese companies on a Pentagon blacklist.
Japan's reusable rocket launched and landed successfully
Japan's space agency, the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA), has successfully tested its prototype reusable rocket.
This free AI agent can do work of multiple scientists
A team of researchers from Stanford University has developed an advanced artificial intelligence (AI) agent, Biomni.
This Chinese humanoid robot just performed a keyhole surgery
In a groundbreaking development, scientists at the University of California San Diego (UCSD) have successfully used a Chinese-made humanoid robot to perform keyhole surgery.
Meta pulls controversial Muse Image feature from Instagram
Meta has removed a controversial artificial intelligence (AI) feature from Instagram, following widespread criticism.
Telegram responds to Indian government's notice over controversial username feature
Telegram has responded to the Indian government's notice regarding its controversial 'username' feature.
UAE can now easily get NVIDIA's AI chips
The United States has relaxed its export controls on the United Arab Emirates (UAE), making it easier for companies in the region to access advanced computing items.
US cybersecurity agency had no response plan for data breach
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) of the United States has admitted to not having a pre-prepared response plan for a major cybersecurity incident in May.
You can now customize weekly 'Release Radar' playlist on Spotify
Spotify is giving its users more control over their musical experience by introducing new customization options for its popular weekly playlist, Release Radar.
SpaceX's Falcon 9 rocket has now flown for 35th time
SpaceX's Falcon 9 first stage has just made history by completing its 35th successful flight.
EU says Facebook, Instagram's 'addictive design' breaks law
A preliminary EU investigation has found Meta in breach of the Digital Services Act (DSA) due to the "addictive" design features of Instagram and Facebook.
NASA chief says agency has images of unexplained UFOs
NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman has revealed that the agency has captured images of unidentified objects, which remain unexplained by scientists.
Deepinder Goyal's Temple brain wearable may cost ₹72,000
Temple, the brain wearable developed under Continue Research, a research initiative funded by Zomato founder Deepinder Goyal, is expected to be priced at around ₹72,000, as per India Today.
China successfully lands reusable rocket for first time
China has successfully tested an experimental rocket retrieval system, using a net attached to a sea platform.
ISRO conducts successful parachute test for Gaganyaan mission
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has successfully conducted a major test of the main parachutes for the crew module of its Gaganyaan program.
SpaceXAI, Stability AI sued over AI-generated CSAM deepfakes
Elon Musk's artificial intelligence (AI) firm, SpaceXAI, and Stability AI have been slapped with a class-action lawsuit.
GPT 5.6 is the 'preferred model' for Microsoft 365 Copilot
OpenAI has announced that its latest model, GPT 5.6, will be the "preferred model" for Microsoft 365 Copilot.
Netflix may introduce always-on streaming channels for shows and movies
Netflix is reportedly considering the addition of "always-on" channels that would continuously stream specific shows and movies.
How to stop Meta AI from using your Instagram photos
Meta's new AI image-generation tool, Muse Image, has stirred up controversy over privacy concerns.
Musk assures he won't cut-off Anthropic's access to SpaceX servers
Elon Musk has assured that he won't terminate Anthropic's access to SpaceX servers.
Netflix brings back free trials after 6 years
Netflix has reintroduced its free trial program, nearly six years after discontinuing it.
China lands reusable rocket in SpaceX-style milestone
China has achieved a major milestone in space exploration by successfully landing a rocket during an orbital launch.
Meta's data center may use electricity equal to 800,000 homes
Meta has announced plans to build a massive new data center in Alberta, Canada.
Nobel laureate leaves US for China amid Trump's funding cuts
Nobel Prize-winning chemist Omar Yaghi has left the United States to join Tsinghua University in Beijing, China.
Google will tell you if ads were made with AI
Google is introducing a new feature that will let users know when an ad was created using artificial intelligence (AI) technology.
Microsoft's carbon emissions jump 25% amid AI boom
Microsoft's carbon emissions have risen by 25% in 2025, according to its latest sustainability report.
ChatGPT can now build and host websites
OpenAI has introduced a new feature called 'ChatGPT Sites,' which allows users to create, preview, publish, and share interactive websites and lightweight apps.
Indian-origin astronaut Anil Menon heads to ISS on July 14
NASA astronaut of Indian descent, Anil Menon, is all set to embark on an eight-month-long mission to the International Space Station (ISS).
Centre reviews WhatsApp's reply over username feature concerns
Meta-owned WhatsApp has responded to the Indian government's notice regarding its proposed username feature.
OpenAI discontinues Atlas AI browser
OpenAI has announced the discontinuation of Atlas, its AI-powered browser launched in October.
Google's ex-AI models head joins Meta
Madhu Gurumurthy, Google's former head of product for AI models, has officially joined Meta.
Meta enters AI coding race with Muse Spark 1.1
Meta has launched Muse Spark 1.1, its first paid AI model, to take on OpenAI and Anthropic.
OpenAI's new AI agent can perform tasks on your behalf
OpenAI has launched a new artificial intelligence (AI) agent, ChatGPT Work, to take on Anthropic's Claude Cowork.
Wally Funk, oldest woman to fly to space, dies
Wally Funk, a pioneering aviator and the oldest woman to fly into space, has passed away at the age of 87.
OpenAI launches GPT-5.6
OpenAI has unveiled its latest family of models, the highly anticipated GPT-5.6.
Google brings Gemini AI marketing tools to Indian businesses
Google has launched a range of Gemini-powered advertising and commerce innovations for Indian businesses at the Google Marketing Live 2026 event.
Meta to start making AI chips in September
Meta plans to start manufacturing its own artificial intelligence (AI) chip from September, an internal memo has revealed.
India probes Meta's new AI image generator amid privacy concerns
The Indian government is set to review Meta's latest Muse artificial intelligence (AI) image generator.
TRAI wants powers to regulate Truecaller-like apps
The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has written to the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), seeking regulatory powers over call management apps like Truecaller.
Global cancer cases could surge to 35M by 2050: WHO
A new report by the World Health Organization (WHO) warns that cancer cases are projected to rise from 20.6 million to nearly 35 million by 2050.
BSNL's new satellite phone costs more than iPhone 17 Pro
Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL), a state-owned telecom operator, has launched a new satellite phone in India.
Gamers rally to save physical PlayStation game discs
An online petition against Sony's decision to end the production of physical disks for PlayStation games has garnered over 240,000 signatures.
Meet the IIT-Bombay grad who turned down Meta's $1M job
Rishabh Agarwal, a graduate from IIT Bombay and an AI researcher, has turned down a lucrative job offer from Meta.
Data breach exposes driver's license info of nearly 7M Americans
AssuranceAmerica, a leading insurance provider in the US, has suffered a major data breach.
OpenAI flags widespread flaws in SWE-Bench Pro benchmark
OpenAI has raised concerns over SWE-Bench Pro, a popular coding benchmark.
X will DM you when a misleading post gets corrected
X is set to enhance its Community Notes feature. The update will see users getting a direct message (DM) whenever a post they interacted with gets corrected.
Google Photos now lets you edit videos with AI
Google Photos has introduced a new feature called "Video Remix," which uses artificial intelligence (AI) to edit and transform videos in seconds.
Google's SynthID debunks viral deepfake of hospitalized US senator
Google's SynthID technology has successfully debunked a high-profile AI-generated hoax image, marking a major victory for the system.
Google may raise Pixel 11 prices across lineup
Google's upcoming Pixel devices, including the Pixel Watch 5 and Pixel 11 series, may come with a higher price tag than their predecessors.
Meta's 'super sensing' AI glasses could record all day
Meta, the tech giant formerly known as Facebook, is said to be working new "super-sensing" smart glasses.
Truecaller slams Indian telecom regulator's anti-spam rules
Truecaller, a leading caller identification platform, has publicly challenged the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) over its anti-spam regulations.
Mistral unveils AI model that navigates robots using single camera
French AI start-up Mistral has unveiled its first-ever model for embodied navigation, dubbed Robostral Navigate.
Windows market share drops below 60%, 1st time in years
Microsoft's Windows operating system, a stalwart in the desktop OS arena, has witnessed a major decline in its global market share.
OpenAI launches GPT-Live, making ChatGPT sound more human
OpenAI has just launched a new voice model for its AI chatbot, ChatGPT. The company claims the new model, called GPT-Live, will make conversations with the chatbot sound more human-like.
SpaceXAI debuts Grok 4.5 model for coding, agentic AI tasks
Elon Musk's AI venture, SpaceXAI (formerly known as xAI), has unveiled its latest artificial intelligence model, Grok 4.5.