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Stanford researchers cure type 1 diabetes in mice using transplants
Stanford researchers successfully cured Type 1 diabetes in mice by combining stem-cell and pancreatic cell transplants with a gentler immune-resetting treatment.
Study finds sperm whale codas share features with human speech
Sperm whales use clicks, or codas, with complex acoustic structures resembling human vowels, suggesting their communication system is more intricate than previously understood.
Sundar Pichai calls AI change unprecedented, acknowledges student anxiety
As fears of AI-driven job losses rise, Sundar Pichai confronts the “boo strategy,” a growing student backlash against tech leaders during graduation speeches.
Google launches disco-ball-inspired app icons for Pixel devices now
Google has launched a glittery disco-ball-inspired icon pack for Pixel devices, following Spotify’s similar trend, offering users a playful and nostalgic customisation option.
Meta launches 'Forum' iOS app for US Facebook Groups
Meta has launched a new iOS-only app called Forum, offering a Reddit-like experience for Facebook Groups with AI-powered features to enhance community discussions.
DeepMind's AlphaProof Nexus solves 9 Erdős problems and 44 conjectures
Google DeepMind's AlphaProof Nexus autonomously solved nine long-standing Erdős problems, but CEO Demis Hassabis asserts these achievements still fall short of true AGI.
Huawei plans 1.4-nanometer chips by 2031 using Tau scaling law
Huawei unveiled the Tau Scaling Law to enhance chip performance without relying on smaller transistors, aiming for 1.4-nanometre-equivalent chips by 2031 despite US sanctions.
Huawei plans 1.4nm chips by 2031 using LogicFolding without EUV
Huawei aims to produce 1.4nm chips by 2031 using its "LogicFolding" technology, challenging TSMC's lead and bypassing reliance on ASML's EUV lithography machines.
X updates rules to credit original creators for reposted impressions
X has introduced measures to curb repost accounts profiting from stolen viral content, ensuring original creators receive visibility and monetisation benefits over aggregators.
Google Search shows more AI overviews, users lack official opt-out
Google is transforming its Search platform with AI-driven features, but users are finding creative ways to minimize or bypass these changes as opting out remains limited.
Meta becomes AI 1st under tech chief Andrew 'Boz' Bosworth
Andrew “Boz” Bosworth, Meta’s CTO, is spearheading the company’s ambitious shift to AI-first operations, driving innovation while navigating internal controversies.
Bellatrix Aerospace rolls out Project 200 for sharper Earth imaging
Bellatrix Aerospace is developing VLEO satellites for 180-200 km altitudes, promising reduced costs and centimetre-level imaging with innovative plasma propulsion.
Amazon launches Alexa Podcasts for AI generated episodes in minutes
Amazon's new Alexa+ feature, "Alexa Podcasts," enables users to create personalized, AI-generated podcast episodes on virtually any topic in just minutes.
Xreal unveils Aura smart glasses at Google I/O, promises practicality
Xreal, Google’s smart glasses partner, believes its latest model, Aura, featuring OLED displays and immersive apps, could finally overcome the industry's longstanding challenges.
How does playing rugby affect women's brains?
A groundbreaking research project has begun at Cardiff University, UK focusing on the effects of repeated head impacts in women's rugby.
Anthropic prepares for early launch of Mythos AI model
Anthropic's highly anticipated AI model, Mythos, could be launching sooner than expected.
China wants to extract lithium, germanium from coal waste
China is exploring the potential of coal waste as a source of critical metals such as lithium, gallium, and germanium.
How to remove AI overviews from Google search results
Google's AI Overviews feature in search results has been a topic of debate among users.
China's Shenzhou-23 space mission to feature Hong Kong's first astronaut
China is scheduled to launch its longest human spaceflight mission to date, the Shenzhou-23.
Why low-tech companies are now engaging in 'AI washing'
UK companies are adopting "yoga-level" stretches to portray themselves as AI specialists, a trend fueled by the hype surrounding the technology.
Worrying: Patients rushing to plastic surgeons for 'AI face' look
Plastic surgeons in the UK are increasingly concerned about their patients asking for an "AI face."
Workplace tracking software secretly share employee data with Big Tech
A recent study has revealed that popular workplace monitoring apps, or "bossware," are sharing employee data with digital advertising platforms and data brokers.
This phishing scam targets iPhone users to steal Apple ID
The Indian Cybercrime Coordination Centre's National Cybercrime Threat Analytics Unit (I4C) has issued a warning about a sophisticated phishing scam. The scam targets iPhone users who have lost their devices.
Ferrari revamps fan app with IBM's AI tech
Ferrari has partnered with tech giant IBM in a bid to enhance the experience of Formula 1 (F1) fans.
xAI turns to fossil fuels to power massive AI expansion
Elon Musk's xAI has turned to fossil fuels for its data centers, a surprising shift for a company.
AI could disrupt 28% back-office roles in India: Report
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is set to disrupt 28% of back-office roles and 24% of data roles in India over the next three years, a new study by SHRM has found.
OpenAI seeks researchers who can stop AI from improving itself
OpenAI is looking for a researcher to tackle one of the biggest challenges in artificial intelligence (AI): what happens when an AI system can improve itself.
Apple registers new subdomain ahead of WWDC, fueling AI buzz
Ahead of the much-anticipated Worldwide Developer Conference (WWDC) 2026, Apple has registered a new subdomain: genai.apple.com.
Microsoft's consumer marketing chief, Yusuf Mehdi, leaving after 35 years
Yusuf Mehdi, Microsoft's Executive Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer for Consumers, has announced his decision to leave the company after 35 years.
Gemini app for Mac to get 2 major AI updates
Google has announced two major updates for its Gemini app on macOS, during the I/O 2026 event.
NVIDIA is including China in its $200B CPU market forecast
NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang has said that his company's forecast of a $200 billion market for central processing units (CPUs) includes China.
League of Legends maker says it can't 'brick' your PC
Riot Games, the developer behind popular games like League of Legends and Valorant, has denied rumors that its Vanguard anti-cheat system can "brick" players' PCs.
Snap's AR glasses likely to launch later this year
Snap, the parent company of Snapchat, is gearing up to launch its highly-anticipated "Spectacles" augmented reality (AR) glasses later this year.
Google's Workspace apps get major visual revamp with gradient icons
Google is rolling out a major visual revamp for its Workspace apps, introducing new gradient icons.
Trump Mobile hit by major data breach, exposing customer data
Trump Mobile, the new telecommunications venture of US President Donald Trump's family, has suffered a major data breach.
This Chinese lab-grown organoid can replace your pacemaker
In a major scientific breakthrough, researchers from Shanghai have successfully created the world's first lab-grown sinoatrial node.
This Chinese-Dutch team just turned corn into sustainable plastic
A team of scientists from China and the Netherlands has developed a corn protein-based biopolymer that could offer a sustainable alternative to fossil-fuel plastics.
China to search for water ice at Moon's south pole
China's Chang'e-7 mission is set to explore the Moon's south pole later this year.
FBI director's merchandise site taken offline after cyberattack, malware concerns
The merchandise website of FBI Director Kash Patel, Based Apparel, has been taken offline after reports of a cyberattack.
Claude Mythos found 10,000+ bugs in just a month
Anthropic, the AI start-up that developed Claude Mythos, has revealed that its advanced artificial intelligence (AI) system has detected over 10,000 critical cybersecurity flaws in just a month.
You now get disco ball icons on your Android devices
Google has joined the 'disco ball' icon trend, following Spotify's temporary app icon change for its 20th anniversary.
Google's AI search doesn't know meaning of 'disregard'
Google's new AI-powered search experience has run into a major problem: it doesn't know what "disregard" means.
Blue Origin can fly its New Glenn rocket again
Blue Origin's latest mega-rocket, the New Glenn, has been given the green light by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to resume its flight operations.
Worrying: AI is bringing dead pilots back to life
In a shocking development, the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) in the US temporarily suspended access to its docket system.
SpaceX's most powerful rocket, Starship V3, blasts off to space
SpaceX has successfully launched its most powerful rocket, the Starship Version 3 (V3), into space for the first time.
Want to write effective emails? AI can help
Writing precise emails is more doable with AI as a drafting and editing partner than as a replacement for human judgment.
For better team communication, try these AI tools
Enhancing team communication with AI-driven language tools is one of the simplest ways to make collaboration faster, clearer, and less stressful.
Always delaying your tasks? Let AI help you
AI can be a powerful ally in the fight against procrastination, particularly when it comes to delivering tailored reminders that suit your habits, schedule, and task patterns.
How to create awesome travel journals
Crafting engaging personal travel journal entries can be difficult, particularly when attempting to weave together scattered notes and photos into cohesive stories.
Use these AI tools for weekly meal planning
AI can simplify weekly family meal planning by turning a usually stressful task into a no-brainer.
For that perfect wellness routine, try these AI tools
AI can make wellness routines more practical, personal, and consistent by turning your goals into actionable plans.
OpenAI and MediaTek partner on AI smartphone
OpenAI and MediaTek have teamed up to develop an artificial intelligence (AI)-powered smartphone.
Writing a thank-you note? Try these AI tools
Using AI for crafting personalized gratitude letters saves time, but also makes your message feel warm and sincere.
How to create quick vegetarian recipes
Using AI for quick vegetarian recipe ideas can simplify meal planning, making it quicker and easier.
GTA 6 on track for November 19 release
Take-Two Interactive has confirmed that Grand Theft Auto VI (GTA 6) will be released on November 19, 2026.
Google's latest AI advancements could hit these jobs
At the recently concluded I/O 2026, Google unveiled its biggest upgrade to Search in more than 25 years.
US commits $2B to quantum computing, IBM getting largest share
The US Department of Commerce has announced a massive $2 billion investment in American quantum computing companies.
Is Meta building its own version of Reddit?
Meta has quietly launched a new app called Forum. The app was discovered by Geekout Newsletter's Matt Navarra in the App Store.
GitHub under pressure amid outages, vulnerabilities, and internal breach
GitHub, the popular code-sharing platform owned by Microsoft, is facing a series of major challenges.
ChatGPT can now whip up Microsoft PowerPoint presentations
OpenAI has announced a new integration of its AI chatbot, ChatGPT, with Microsoft PowerPoint.
Google triples Gemini usage limits for Antigravity after user backlash
Google has announced a major update for its Gemini AI models, increasing the usage limits specifically for the AI-powered coding tool Antigravity twice in a week.
Microsoft's AI chip could soon power Anthropic's Claude
Microsoft is reportedly in talks to supply its custom artificial intelligence (AI) chips, the Maia 200, to Anthropic.
Mozilla Firefox about to get a complete visual makeover
Mozilla has announced a major visual overhaul for its popular web browser, Firefox.
Texas sues Meta over WhatsApp's encryption claims
The Texas Attorney General's Office has filed a lawsuit against WhatsApp and its parent company Meta Platforms.
Spotify's new ticketing feature will reserve seats for 'real fans'
In a bid to revolutionize the concert ticketing experience, Spotify has announced a new feature called 'Reserved.'
Spotify's new app creates AI podcasts using your personal data
Spotify has launched an experimental desktop app called "Studio," which creates AI-generated podcasts from a variety of data, including personal information.
Scammers are using Microsoft's email address to send spam messages
Scammers have been exploiting a loophole in Microsoft's system to send spam emails from an internal Microsoft email address.
Spotify introduces AI tool for authors to create audiobooks
Spotify has unveiled a new artificial intelligence (AI) tool, powered by ElevenLabs, to enable authors to self-publish their audiobooks.
Spotify will let you create AI-generated song remixes
Spotify has announced a licensing deal with Universal Music Group (UMG) to introduce an innovative feature.
Why Starbucks scrapped its AI inventory tool
Starbucks has discontinued its worker-facing artificial intelligence (AI) program, designed to automate inventory counts. The decision comes nine months after the tool was introduced in North America.
Trump delays AI executive order, cites risks to US innovation
US President Donald Trump has postponed the signing of an executive order on artificial intelligence (AI) and cybersecurity.
Anker's AI chip boosts ANC, voice clarity in new earbuds
Anker has launched its latest Soundcore Liberty Pro earbuds, the Liberty 5 Pro.
'Ring of fire' solar eclipse set for August 12
A rare "ring of fire" solar eclipse will occur on August 12, 2026.
SpaceX delays Starship launch after technical glitch
SpaceX has postponed the launch of its upgraded Starship megarocket due to a technical issue.
Who was Gopal Trivedi? Scientist honored with Padma Shri 2026
Dr. Gopal Ji Trivedi, a renowned agricultural scientist and former Vice Chancellor of Rajendra Agriculture University, is set to be posthumously awarded the Padma Shri.
Rare Blue Moon appears on May 31
The term "once in a blue moon" refers to something that is extremely rare. However, the truth is that 'blue moons' are not as uncommon as the saying implies.
China's new supply chain curbs worry India's electronics industry
India's electronics manufacturers are on edge over China's new supply chain control measures.
AI may make Nobel Prize-winning discovery by 2027: Anthropic co-founder
Jack Clark, co-founder of Anthropic, has predicted that an artificial intelligence (AI) system will contribute to a Nobel Prize-winning discovery within the next year.
Indian pharma regulator bans injectable cosmetic products
The Drugs Controller General of India (DCGI) has issued a directive prohibiting the use and manufacture of any cosmetic product intended for injection or medical purposes.
OPPO Find X9 Ultra launched at ₹1.7L: Check features
OPPO has launched its latest flagship smartphone, the Find X9 Ultra, in India.
'You all have AI...actual intelligence': Steve Wozniak to grads
Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak recently emphasized the superiority of human intelligence over artificial intelligence (AI) during a graduation ceremony at Grand Valley State University in Michigan.