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RayNeo Air 4 Pro XR gets 20% Prime Day discount
The RayNeo Air 4 Pro AR glasses, now 20% off for Amazon Prime Day, offer a vivid 201-inch virtual display and HDR10 support at their lowest price of $239.
Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra drops to $450 for Prime Day
Samsung's Galaxy Watch Ultra is now $200 off during Amazon's Prime Day, offering premium features like LTE connectivity and multi-day battery life at a discounted price of $450.
NVIDIA unveils liquid coolant to cut data centers' water use
Nvidia's latest AI servers adopt liquid cooling technology inspired by gaming PCs, aiming to drastically cut water usage in data centres and address environmental concerns.
IIT Hyderabad launches NTOP to train talent for nuclear sector
IIT Hyderabad, in collaboration with Crimson Energy Experts, has introduced a two-month Nuclear Technology Orientation Programme to build India's nuclear energy workforce.
Nearly 80% of global data centers face climate threats
Nearly 80% of global datacenters are exposed to extreme climate hazards, including floods and wildfires, leaving critical infrastructure vulnerable to disruptions and rising costs.
Sakana launches Fugu that switches models to avoid US restrictions
Fugu is Sakana's multi-agent orchestration system designed to counter vendor lock-ins and export restrictions by dynamically routing queries across swappable AI agents.
EU probes Meta over Facebook and Instagram keeping children hooked
The European Commission is escalating its probe into Meta, alleging its platforms may foster addictive behavior in children, under the Digital Services Act initiated in May 2024.
China's LineShine returns to top of June 2026 TOP500 list
China's LineShine supercomputer has claimed the top spot on the June 2026 TOP500 list, surpassing the US-based El Capitan and showcasing China's advancements in chip technology.
IDC-Dell: India mobilizes sovereign AI around Aadhaar and UPI
A new IDC study reveals 96% of Indian government leaders are actively advancing sovereign AI strategies, leveraging platforms like Aadhaar and UPI for innovation and governance.
UN raises alarm over AI centers' electricity and water demand
The U.N. warns that by 2030, AI data centres could consume more power than all but five countries, urging companies to disclose environmental impacts and adopt renewable energy.
Apple and Samsung launch foldables in India at ₹200,000+
Apple and Samsung are set to launch foldable smartphones priced above ₹2 lakh, driven by high engineering costs, rising memory chip prices, and limited competition in India.
AI tool EchoNext saved Louie Quiros after missed heart diagnosis
An AI tool analyzing routine ECGs identified severe heart damage in a patient, missed by doctors, enabling timely diagnosis and treatment that ultimately saved his life.
Kaspersky warns of malware campaign targeting WhatsApp Desktop and Web
Kaspersky warns of a malware campaign targeting WhatsApp Desktop and Web users, distributing malicious VBScript files disguised as business documents through compromised accounts.
GRS 1915+105 spins at 95% of maximum, shows Einstein's frame-dragging
Black hole GRS 1915+105 spins at 95% of its theoretical maximum speed, dragging space-time and emitting near-light-speed particle jets, showcasing Einstein's predictions in action.
Amaravati Quantum Valley creates mostly homegrown 4 K dilution refrigerator
Amaravati Quantum Valley achieved 4 Kelvin using an indigenous dilution refrigerator, marking a significant milestone in India's quantum computing ecosystem development.
Rakuten Kobo rejects nearly half of self-published submissions citing AI
Rakuten Kobo rejected 45% of self-published submissions in 2024, with 80% suspected to be AI-generated, highlighting challenges in detecting machine-written content.
Google launches Workspace Studio Flows for Gmail to automate inboxes
Google's new Gemini-powered Workspace Studio Flows revolutionize email filtering with AI precision, but strict monthly limits cap its usefulness for heavy email users.
NVIDIA unveils AI system enabling humanoid robots' real-time safety decisions
Nvidia's Halos platform, powered by IGX Thor hardware, equips humanoid robots with real-time decision-making capabilities to safely interact with humans in dynamic environments.
Why prediction platform Kalshi has barred users in India
Kalshi, a US-based prediction market platform, has added India to its list of restricted jurisdictions.
Sakana launches Fugu to fill gap after US export bans
Japanese firm Sakana's Fugu system rivals Anthropic's restricted models by dynamically combining public LLMs, offering banned countries a resilient alternative.
SpaceX launches mission to demonstrate its Starfall re-entry capsule
SpaceX has launched its first-ever demonstration mission of the Starfall re-entry capsule.
SpaceX inks $1.8B/year data center deal with Reflection AI
SpaceX has signed a multi-year contract with Reflection AI, an artificial intelligence (AI) start-up.
Samsung announces UFS 5.0 with 10.8GB/s read and 9.5GB/s write
Samsung has announced the industry's first UFS 5.0 storage, boasting record-breaking speeds and efficiency, even as the global chip shortage challenges tech advancements worldwide.
Using AI in Hindi, Arabic, Chinese costs more than English
New research reveals that AI models like Claude process Hindi less efficiently than English, requiring significantly more tokens and increasing costs for non-English speakers.
Valve launches Steam Machine with SteamOS starting at $1,049
Valve has released the long-awaited SteamOS-powered Steam Machine, starting at $1,049. The high price reflects increased component costs and global manufacturing challenges.
Indian Army signs deal with Zoho to strengthen digital transformation
The Indian Army has teamed up with Zoho Corporation to drive indigenous digital transformation under the JAI mission, focusing on innovation and self-reliance.
Why Modi government will share PSLV technology with private companies
India is set to share its Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV) technology with private companies.
This Chinese battery can withstand temperatures of up to 300°C
A team of Chinese scientists has developed a revolutionary lithium-ion battery that can withstand extreme temperatures.
AI law firm wins UK court case for 1st time
In a historic first, an artificial intelligence (AI) law firm has won a case in a UK court.
UK study of 82,000 links evening light to eye disease
Exposure to bright artificial light in the evenings, exceeding 1,000 lux, is linked to increased risks of macular degeneration, glaucoma, and cataracts, a study reveals.
NASA Sentinel-6 flags possible super El Nino after Pacific warming
NASA's Sentinel-6 satellite detected unusually warm equatorial Pacific waters, signaling a potential Super El Niño with global impacts on rainfall, temperatures, and sea levels.
Study warns Arctic soils could release deep carbon by 2050s
The Arctic's frozen carbon reserves may shift from absorbing CO2 to releasing it by the 2050s, as deep permafrost thaws faster than climate models previously predicted.
Telegram back on Google Play after India NEET leak ban
Google reinstated Telegram on Playstore after a temporary government ban ended, allowing partial access to users, while Apple delayed relisting the app until later in the morning.
Jimmy Wales announces AI editing ban on Wikipedia over hallucinations
Wikipedia co-founder Jimmy Wales stated that artificial intelligence cannot be trusted to directly edit articles due to issues like "hallucinations" in AI-generated content.
Micron partners with Anthropic on AI infrastructure
Micron Technology has signed a major agreement with AI innovator Anthropic.
India to transfer PSLV technology to private Indian-majority-owned firms
India plans to transfer its reliable PSLV rocket technology to majority Indian-owned private firms, aiming to boost space startups and strengthen its small satellite launch market.
Apple brings inline message replies to RCS in iOS 27
Apple's iOS 27 developer beta adds inline reply support for RCS-based green bubble chats, enhancing cross-platform messaging and bridging the gap between iPhone and Android users.
IBM partners with OpenAI to strengthen enterprise security workflows
IBM has teamed up with OpenAI to integrate advanced AI tools into enterprise security workflows, launching a new service to identify software vulnerabilities efficiently.
NVIDIA unveils Rubin liquid cooling to cut data center water
Nvidia's new liquid-cooled AI infrastructure operates at 45°C, reducing cooling-related water use to near zero and addressing environmental concerns tied to AI data centre growth.
Meta pauses model capability initiative after employee data leak
Meta has paused its Model Capability Initiative, an AI training program that recorded employee computer activity, following a data leak exposing sensitive internal information.
OpenAI launches GPT-5.5-Cyber, 85.6% CyberGym score, for trusted defenders
OpenAI has launched GPT-5.5-Cyber, a more advanced AI model capable of detecting software flaws faster, as experts warn AI advancements could reshape cyber warfare within months.
Telegram returns in India after week-long ban
Telegram has resumed services for some users in India, a week after the government imposed a temporary ban over NEET paper leak concerns.
Study of nearly 150,000 finds strength training cuts mortality 13%
A 30-year study reveals that engaging in 90–120 minutes of weekly strength training can reduce the risk of early death by up to 13%.
Study finds blood group B has 28% higher diabetes risk
Research reveals blood type B is linked to a 28% higher risk of type 2 diabetes, highlighting subtle yet significant health implications tied to blood group differences.
SpaceX to launch 1st 'Starfall' capsule today: What is it?
SpaceX is all set to launch its latest spaceflight technology, the 'Starfall' capsule, into space for the first time.
Instagram's TV app now supports longer videos, episodic series
Instagram is expanding its TV app with new features like longer videos, episodic series, and live creator experiences.
Why Claude may want to see your government ID
Anthropic, a leading artificial intelligence (AI) company, is planning to introduce identity verification for its Claude users.
Wikipedia blocked co-founder Larry Sanger from editing the website
Wikipedia co-founder Larry Sanger was recently blocked from editing the site indefinitely.
Microsoft to build massive natural gas power plant in Texas
Microsoft and Chevron have announced plans to build a massive 2.67-gigawatt natural gas power plant in West Texas.
This comet might be 3 times older than solar system
Astronomers have discovered that the interstellar comet 3I/Atlas could be nearly three times older than our solar system.
Hindi speakers can now test Amazon's Alexa+ in India
Amazon has invited select customers in India to test its latest conversational AI assistant, Alexa+.
Tata Electronics just suffered a massive data breach
Tata Electronics has confirmed a cybersecurity incident after over 200,000 files were found on the dark web.
Why Anthropic has joined hands with Micron
Micron Technology has entered into a strategic partnership with artificial intelligence (AI) firm Anthropic.
Meta pauses model capability initiative after reports of exposed data
Meta has paused its internal mouse-tracking tool, Model Capability Initiative (MCI), following revelations of exposed sensitive employee data and ongoing privacy investigations.
NASA's Roman Space Telescope arrives at Kennedy for prelaunch processing
NASA’s Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope, costing $4.3 billion, boasts a 300-megapixel instrument capable of surveying 100 times more sky than Hubble.
Ashvin Vellody says firms track per-workflow and per-query costs
Businesses are intensifying oversight of AI token usage, focusing on cost-effectiveness and measurable outcomes as soaring expenses challenge adoption strategies.
Google updates Android June 2026 with smarter autofill across devices
Google's June 2026 system updates introduce enhanced security, improved app management, and developer tools across Android devices, including phones, Wear OS, Auto, TV, and PCs.
Microsoft update breaks Outlook email threads on Mac
Microsoft's latest update for Outlook has broken a basic but critical function, the ability to include the previous email in a reply.
Ubisoft co-founder Claude Guillemot dies in plane crash
Claude Guillemot, the co-founder of French video game giant Ubisoft, has died at the age of 69.
Trump signs order to fast-track quantum computing
In a major move, President Donald Trump has ordered the development of a highly powerful quantum computer for scientific research.
Google adds 4 options to Gemini overlay plus-menu on Android
Google has expanded the Gemini overlay on Android, adding new Tools like Videos, Music, and Guided learning to the plus menu in version 17.32 of the Google app.
OpenAI unveils GPT-5.5-Cyber with Codex scanner and 'Patch the Planet'
OpenAI has launched Patch the Planet, a collaboration with Trail of Bits and others, to assist open-source communities in addressing AI-driven security vulnerabilities.
OpenAI launches open-source bug-fixing initiative
In a major move, OpenAI has announced its "Patch the Planet" initiative, a global effort to improve the security of open-source software.
Apple A12 and A13 chips contain unpatchable 'usbliter8' bug
Paradigm Shift has unveiled "usbliter8," a Boot ROM vulnerability in Apple’s A12 and A13 chips, enabling potential iPhone jailbreaks on older models like the XS, XR, and iPhone 11.
Chinese AI gains US traction after z.AI launches GLM-5.2
Chinese open-source AI models, like z.AI's GLM-5.2, are rapidly gaining traction in the US with affordability and advanced capabilities reshaping industry dynamics.
Apple Watch SE 3 hits lowest price ever at $199
The Apple Watch SE 3, featuring an always-on display and wrist-temperature sensor, is now at its lowest price ever of $199 during this year’s Prime Day sale.
Google DeepMind and A24 partner on AI for moviemaking
Google DeepMind and indie studio A24 have teamed up to explore AI's role in filmmaking, focusing on innovative workflows while ensuring creative control remains with filmmakers.
Japanese startup Sakana launches Fugu multi model API beating rivals
Japanese startup Sakana's Fugu AI system outperformed Anthropic's Claude Fable 5 on coding and graduate-level science benchmarks, showcasing advanced capabilities in complex tasks.
Meta donates Ray-Ban smart glasses to 130,000 legally blind veterans
Meta is donating Ray-Ban AI glasses to legally blind American veterans, partnering with the Blinded Veterans Association to provide training, webinars, and in-person assistance.
Humanoid Unitree G1 kneels in Sichuan asking for donations online
A viral video from Sichuan, China, shows a Unitree G1 robot 'begging' for spare change to pay its electricity bill, using a donation plate and QR code for payments.
WhatsApp chief Will Cathcart steps down after 7 years
Will Cathcart, the head of WhatsApp for the past seven years, is stepping down from his position.
Super El Niño underway: NASA map confirms warmer-than-normal water temperatures
NASA has confirmed the onset of a Super El Niño. The confirmation comes from satellite observations of sea surface height across the Pacific Ocean.
Study finds 63 billion tons of carbon in Arctic deltas
Beneath Arctic river deltas lies 63 billion tons of carbon, now at risk of release as rising temperatures thaw ancient permafrost, accelerating climate change.
New 'Boss scam' poses as senior executives to install malware
The Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (I4C) has alerted organisations about a cyber fraud where attackers impersonate executives to trick employees into transferring money.
Interstellar comet 3I/Atlas may be 12 billion years old
Astronomers believe interstellar comet 3I/Atlas, observed last year, could be 12 billion years old, making it potentially the oldest object seen in our solar system.
Meta halts employee-tracking AI program after data leak
Meta has put a halt to its controversial employee tracking program, the Model Compatibility Initiative (MCI), after an internal security breach exposed sensitive data collected through the initiative.
NVIDIA unveils water-saving AI data center design
NVIDIA has revealed a new Rubin generation reference design for a fully liquid-cooled data center runs hotter and saves a lot of water.
Google invests $75M in A24 to develop AI filmmaking tools
Google's DeepMind AI lab has partnered with indie film studio A24 to develop innovative movie production technologies.
IBM CEO warns AGI infra investment could lead to losses
IBM Chairman and CEO Arvind Krishna has raised doubts over the economic viability of current artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure investments.
Android 17 gives wireless earbuds a hi-fi boost
Google's latest Android 17 update comes with a major upgrade for wireless earbuds users.
What is loop engineering, AI's next big trend?
As artificial intelligence (AI) systems become more sophisticated, a new trend is emerging in the tech industry: loop engineering.
Is Nothing launching a new mid-range Phone (4b)?
Nothing, the London-based tech brand known for its novel smartphones, may be gearing up to launch a new budget-friendly phone range.
India becomes FIFA's second-biggest Instagram market
India has emerged as the second-largest market for FIFA on Instagram, according to a report by Qoruz.
AI may surpass all human intelligence in 4-5 years: Musk
Trillionaire Elon Musk has predicted that artificial intelligence (AI) could surpass the combined intelligence of all humans in four to five years.
You can now talk to Xiaowei AI assistant in WeChat
Tencent Holdings has introduced a new artificial intelligence (AI) assistant, Xiaowei, into its super app WeChat.
5 AI tools every social media manager needs in 2026
AI tools have become indispensable for social media managers, as they simplify content creation, improve scheduling, and make performance analysis actionable.
Never miss a deal with these AI price trackers
Online shopping often requires comparing prices, waiting for discounts, and checking stock availability.
Apple plans new smart home devices: Here's what's coming
Apple's ambitious plans for home automation updates and new product launches powered by Siri AI will take a while to materialize.
AI tools that make old photos look new again
AI photo restoration provides an easy way to preserve beloved memories without requiring detailed manual editing.
Samsung signs one of OpenAI's biggest enterprise deals
Samsung Electronics is deploying OpenAI's ChatGPT Enterprise and Codex to all Samsung Electronics employees in Korea and all employees worldwide in its Device eXperience (DX) division.
How to manage email alerts
In today's fast-paced world, managing email alerts can be a daunting task.
What is Tesla's 'Megapod' AI hardware project?
Tesla has filed a trademark application for "Megapod," a modular artificial intelligence (AI) data center hardware.
Why are gamma rays emanating from Milky Way's core?
A new study has left the door open for self-annihilating dark matter to explain the gamma-ray emissions from the center of our galaxy.