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12 Feb 2026
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Hackers tried to steal Google's Gemini AI using this method

Google thwarted an attempt by hackers to clone its Gemini AI chatbot using over 100,000 prompts, aimed at mapping the bot's internal logic.

12 Feb 2026
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Meta is working on a Snapchat-like disappearing photo app

Meta is reportedly developing a standalone app, 'Instants', focused on disappearing photos and videos, in a bid to compete with Snapchat's temporary messaging feature.

12 Feb 2026
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India AI Impact Summit 2026: Who's attending, what to expect

New Delhi is set to host the India AI Impact Summit 2026, a global platform aimed at advancing responsible artificial intelligence and strengthening international cooperation.

12 Feb 2026
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'Dino highway' from 166 million years ago discovered in UK

A major dinosaur fossil discovery has been made in an Oxfordshire quarry, revealing around 200 footprints from the Middle Jurassic Period.

12 Feb 2026
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SpaceX ditches Mars for Moon in shocking interplanetary pivot

Elon Musk envisions launching AI satellites from a self-sustaining lunar city, Moonbase Alpha, to explore deep space for signs of ancient alien civilisations.

12 Feb 2026
Moon

2 celestial events to light up sky on February 19

On February 19, 2026, skywatchers will be treated to two celestial events.

12 Feb 2026
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Physicists create time crystal that can be seen with naked eye

Scientists at New York University have discovered a new form of time crystal that levitates using sound waves, challenging Newton's Third Law of Motion.

12 Feb 2026
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AI could soon replace white-collar workers: Microsoft exec

Microsoft's AI chief, Mustafa Suleyman, warns that artificial intelligence could automate most white-collar jobs within the next 12 to 18 months.

AI may soon decode human genome, says expert

Pushmeet Kohli, Vice President of Research at Google DeepMind, has said that artificial intelligence (AI) could be the key to cracking the human genome.

12 Feb 2026
Bengaluru

This AI gadget scolds people smoking in public spaces

A techie from Bengaluru has developed an innovative AI-powered device that detects smoking in public spaces.

12 Feb 2026
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OpenAI's ad shift prompts exit of key researcher

OpenAI's Zoe Hitzig recently resigned, citing concerns over the company's ethical direction as it begins testing ads in ChatGPT.

12 Feb 2026
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OpenAI's Altman calls Anthropic's Super Bowl ad 'clearly dishonest'

OpenAI's plan to monetize its chatbot, ChatGPT, through advertising has sparked a public dispute with rival Anthropic, which vows to keep its AI model ad-free.

12 Feb 2026
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India AI Impact Summit and Expo: Dates, venue, agenda

Nvidia, Google, and OpenAI are set to be among 400 exhibitors at the upcoming India AI Impact Expo 2026. The event aims to foster connections within the AI ecosystem.

12 Feb 2026
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Blue Origin's Mars relay satellite to launch in 2028

Jeff Bezos's space venture, Blue Origin, is set to launch a communication spacecraft, revolutionizing data transmission from Mars.

12 Feb 2026
Apple

Apple's new tool makes switching from iPhone to Android easier

Apple has released its latest iOS 26.3 update, making it easier for users to switch from an iPhone to an Android phone.

12 Feb 2026
Google

Google releases first Android 17 beta

Google has released the first beta of its upcoming Android 17 operating system.

12 Feb 2026
YouTube

India cracks down on deepfakes. Can Big Tech meet deadline?

India has set a new deadline for social media platforms to tackle illegal AI-generated content.

12 Feb 2026
TikTok

TikTok launches 'Local Feed' in US to serve location-based content

TikTok has launched a new feature called "Local Feed" in the US.

12 Feb 2026
ChatGPT

'Unpreventable manipulation': OpenAI researcher quits over ChatGPT ads

AI researcher Zoe Hitzig, who recently quit OpenAI, has raised concerns over the potential introduction of advertising into ChatGPT.

12 Feb 2026
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Apple acquires AI startup for $1.6B, its biggest buy since 2014

Apple's acquisition of Q.ai could soon replace 'Hey Siri' with silent facial commands, potentially revolutionizing user-device interaction while raising privacy concerns.

12 Feb 2026
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Mercury reaches greatest eastern elongation on February 19: How to watch

On February 19, Mercury will reach its greatest eastern elongation and a thin crescent Moon will pass near Saturn, offering a rare twilight pairing.

12 Feb 2026
Apple

Apple patches critical zero-day flaw exploited in sophisticated attacks

Apple has released security updates to patch a critical zero-day vulnerability, CVE-2026-20700, that was exploited in highly sophisticated attacks against specific individuals.

12 Feb 2026
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Leading AI researcher quits Anthropic, cites 'perilous' world

Mrinank Sharma, former head of Anthropic’s Safeguards Research Team, has resigned to explore life beyond technology. He plans to focus on humanity, integrity, and truth.

12 Feb 2026
NASA

China moves closer to Moon landing with new spacecraft test

China has successfully conducted a low-altitude abort test of its next-generation Mengzhou ("Dream Vessel") capsule.

12 Feb 2026
ChatGPT

Uber Eats' new AI feature can fill your grocery cart

Uber Eats has launched a new AI feature called "Cart Assistant," aimed at simplifying and speeding up the process of filling grocery carts.

NASA, SpaceX's Crew-12 mission to launch tomorrow

NASA and SpaceX have postponed the launch of their Crew-12 mission to February 13.

12 Feb 2026
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India mandates 3-hour takedown for deepfake, impersonation posts

Starting February 20, social media platforms in India are required to remove unlawful content, including deepfakes and AI-generated posts, within three hours of notification.

12 Feb 2026
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Musk's moon base plan launches xAI into new stratosphere

Elon Musk is restructuring startup xAI to develop AI systems capable of running businesses, emphasizing the need for speed to secure leadership in the AI race.

12 Feb 2026
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This AI device catches public smokers and plays audio cues

A Bengaluru-based technologist has developed an AI-powered device that detects public smoking and responds with audio discouraging the act.

12 Feb 2026
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Delhi to conduct 5 cloud seeding trials to tackle pollution

The Delhi government is using the new AIRWISE system, which predicts pollution spikes and guides cloud seeding trials for artificial rain, to combat the city's toxic smog.

12 Feb 2026
WhatsApp

Russia attempts to block WhatsApp to push state-backed app Max

The Russian government has attempted to "fully block" WhatsApp in a bid to push users toward its state-sponsored communications app, Max.

12 Feb 2026
X

X offers 50% discount on premium subscription: Check new rates

Elon Musk's social media platform, X, is giving a massive 50% discount on its Premium subscription plans in India.

12 Feb 2026
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Google Pixel 9a gets a massive price cut in India

Google has slashed the price of its Pixel 9a smartphone by ₹10,000 in India, potentially signaling the imminent launch of the Pixel 10a.

12 Feb 2026
Instagram

'Dear Algo': Threads' new feature lets users customize their feed

Meta-owned social media platform, Threads, has launched a new artificial intelligence (AI) feature called "Dear Algo."

12 Feb 2026
Google

Microsoft warns of critical vulnerabilities in Windows, Office

Microsoft has issued a warning about critical security vulnerabilities in its Windows and Office software.

12 Feb 2026
Anthropic

Pentagon wants AI everywhere, including top-secret systems

The Pentagon is pushing leading artificial intelligence (AI) firms like OpenAI and Anthropic to integrate their AI tools into classified networks with fewer restrictions than these companies typically impose on users.

12 Feb 2026
Apple

Apple's Siri update delayed again due to software testing issues

Apple's highly anticipated revamp of its digital assistant, Siri, has been delayed once again.

12 Feb 2026
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X (Twitter) slashes subscription prices in India: Check plans, costs

Elon Musk's X is providing a 50% discount on its Premium subscription plans in India, offering features like reduced ads, verification, and AI access at lower prices.

12 Feb 2026
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NASA, SpaceX set to launch Crew-12 to ISS tomorrow

The Crew-12 mission, delayed due to weather conditions, will see astronauts conducting critical experiments in space post-launch on February 13.

12 Feb 2026
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Lunar New Year: Alibaba, Baidu, ByteDance boost AI models

China's leading tech firms, including Alibaba, Baidu and ByteDance, are set to unveil next-generation AI models amid Lunar New Year celebrations.

12 Feb 2026
ChatGPT

Musk reshuffles xAI as founding team halves after exits

Elon Musk, the CEO of SpaceX, has announced a major reorganization at his artificial intelligence start-up, xAI.

12 Feb 2026
Elon Musk

4 primary teams: Musk reveals xAI's masterplan in all-hands meeting

Elon Musk's artificial intelligence (AI) company, xAI, has revealed its ambitious plans for the future.

12 Feb 2026
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AI could outsmart humans soon, warns web inventor Berners-Lee

Tim Berners-Lee, inventor of the World Wide Web, cautions that rapidly evolving artificial intelligence may surpass its human creators.

12 Feb 2026
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Pentagon pushes for unrestricted AI access on classified networks

The Pentagon is pressuring leading AI companies like OpenAI and Anthropic to make their tools accessible on classified networks, bypassing standard company restrictions.

12 Feb 2026
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Russia attempts to block WhatsApp, but users find workaround

Russia has reportedly tried to completely block Meta Platforms-owned WhatsApp, pushing users towards a state-backed app, according to a company spokesperson.

12 Feb 2026
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Russia blocks WhatsApp completely, pushes people toward local MAX app

Russian authorities have blocked Meta Platforms-owned WhatsApp, directing users towards a state-backed app, MAX, according to the Financial Times.

12 Feb 2026
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Elon Musk's xAI lays off employees after merger with SpaceX

Elon Musk's AI lab, xAI, has publicly shared its ambitious plans for space-based data centers and a moon-based factory for AI satellites.

12 Feb 2026
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Google VPN now shows connection status in Quick Settings

Google's recent update to its Pixel VPN now allows users to easily check their connection status from the Quick Settings Tile.

12 Feb 2026
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ChatGPT ads could exploit users' personal info, warns ex-employee

Former OpenAI researcher, Zoë Hitzig, warns of potential misuse of sensitive user data following the company's decision to introduce advertisements to ChatGPT.

12 Feb 2026
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Gmail for Android now lets you create, edit labels

Google is enhancing the Gmail mobile app experience on Android by enabling users to create new labels, a feature previously only available on the website.

12 Feb 2026
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OpenAI disbands mission alignment team in latest reshuffle

OpenAI has disbanded its mission alignment team, which was dedicated to creating AI systems aligned with human values, reassigning members to other roles within the company.

12 Feb 2026
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Apple News 'illegal' for not including right-leaning news: FTC

FTC Chairman Andrew Ferguson has warned Apple that its news app may be violating consumer protection laws by allegedly suppressing right-leaning publications.

12 Feb 2026
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Apple's Siri makeover, powered by Google's Gemini AI, is late

Apple's much-anticipated, AI-powered Siri revamp is reportedly facing further delays, with some features postponed until the release of iOS 27 in September.

12 Feb 2026
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Uber Eats' new AI can build your grocery cart

Uber Eats has launched a new AI feature, "Cart Assistant," designed to streamline grocery shopping by automatically filling customers' carts based on their lists or images.

12 Feb 2026
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Instagram chief says kids can't be clinically addicted to social

Adam Mosseri, Instagram's chief, testified in a landmark trial that he does not believe people can be clinically addicted to social media platforms.

12 Feb 2026
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Staying mentally active may delay Alzheimer's, dementia: Study

Engaging in intellectually stimulating activities like reading and writing can decrease dementia risk by nearly 40%, a recent study reveals.

12 Feb 2026
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Microsoft warns of rising attacks after February patch update

Microsoft has released fixes for critical zero-day vulnerabilities in Windows and Office, which hackers have been actively exploiting to infiltrate users' computers.

12 Feb 2026
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Cash App's new payment links make requesting money less awkward

Cash App, owned by Block Inc., has launched a new feature allowing users to send payment requests via hyperlinks, simplifying transactions and enhancing user experience.

12 Feb 2026
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SpaceX launches 25 more Starlink satellites into orbit

SpaceX has expanded its Starlink network with a new batch of 25 satellites. The Falcon 9 rocket launched from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California.

ISRO facing staff shortage with over 2,600 posts vacant

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is grappling with a major staff shortage, with 2,613 positions lying vacant across its scientific and administrative wings.

11 Feb 2026
Russia

Why Russia is restricting access to Telegram?

The Russian government has started restricting access to Telegram, one of its most popular social media platforms.

11 Feb 2026
OpenAI

OpenAI's safety blueprint for Indian teens: What does it say?

OpenAI has launched a dedicated safety blueprint for Indian teenagers, emphasizing the need for safe and trustworthy artificial intelligence (AI).

11 Feb 2026
Apple

Apple iPhone 18 Pro to get these major design upgrades

The upcoming iPhone 18 Pro is expected to come with three major design changes: a cleaner rear panel, a smaller Dynamic Island, and new color options.

Sarvam AI's latest platform helps companies deploy AI agents efficiently

Bengaluru-based artificial intelligence (AI) start-up, Sarvam AI, has launched a new platform named Arya.

11 Feb 2026
Bharti Airtel

India saw 72.4L new mobile users in December: TRAI

India's mobile subscriber base witnessed a significant jump in December, adding a net of 72.38 lakh new users.

11 Feb 2026
Mental Health

Half of urban Indian kids face online harassment, trolling: Survey

A recent survey by LocalCircles has revealed that half of all children aged between nine and 17 in urban India have been exposed to inappropriate content or faced online bullying, harassment, or trolling in the last year.

11 Feb 2026
Donald Trump

How Trump plans to tackle environmental impact of AI industry

The Donald Trump administration is pursuing a voluntary deal with major tech companies to address the rising energy and water demands of artificial intelligence (AI) data centers.

Earth's core could hold enough hydrogen to fill 45 oceans

A recent study has suggested that Earth's core could be hiding huge amounts of hydrogen.

11 Feb 2026
Amazon

Amazon gets FCC nod to launch 4,500 more internet satellites

Amazon has received the green light from the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to deploy an additional 4,500 satellites.

11 Feb 2026
Amazon

TikTok parent in talks with Samsung to manufacture AI chips

ByteDance, the Chinese tech giant that owns TikTok, is developing its own artificial intelligence (AI) chip.

11 Feb 2026
Meta

Instagram head to testify in landmark social media addiction trial

Adam Mosseri, the head of Instagram, is set to testify in a high-profile trial in Los Angeles today.

11 Feb 2026
NASA

NASA is testing if humans can land spacecraft while dizzy

NASA is conducting a unique experiment to see if astronauts can land a spacecraft on the Moon while feeling dizzy.

11 Feb 2026
Chile

Why astronomers are celebrating cancellation of Chile's $10B hydrogen plant

The scientific community is breathing a sigh of relief as plans for a $10 billion green hydrogen and ammonia production facility in Chile's Atacama Desert have been scrapped.

11 Feb 2026
Singapore

Chinese hackers infiltrated Singapore's telcos, but no data leaked

Singapore's government has confirmed that a known Chinese cyber-espionage group, UNC3886, targeted four of its largest telecommunication companies.

11 Feb 2026
SpaceX

SpaceX aces key cryogenic test for next-gen Starship rocket

SpaceX has successfully completed cryogenic proof testing of its upgraded Super Heavy booster, a major milestone toward the next Starship flight.

11 Feb 2026
ChatGPT

OpenAI sacks policy chief after sexual discrimination complaint

OpenAI has fired Ryan Beiermeister, its Vice President of Product Policy, over allegations of sexual discrimination.

11 Feb 2026
Microsoft

Microsoft tests superconductors to run bigger AI with less power

Microsoft is looking at the possibility of using high-temperature superconductors (HTS) in its data centers.

11 Feb 2026
Google

Google lets you remove personal IDs, sexual images from search

Google has expanded its "Results about you" tool to include the removal of sensitive personal information from search results.

11 Feb 2026
Facebook

Facebook's new AI tool lets you animate profile photos

Facebook is introducing new artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities to enhance user experience.

11 Feb 2026
Google

Fitbit brings AI health coach to iPhone users

Google has announced the public preview of Fitbit's AI personal health coach for iOS users in the US and other countries.

11 Feb 2026
ChatGPT

OpenAI makes deep research more usable with full-screen mode

OpenAI has enhanced its ChatGPT deep research tool with a full-screen viewer. The new feature allows users to scroll through and navigate specific sections of AI-generated reports.

11 Feb 2026
Amazon

Amazon's AI pet-tracking ad draws backlash over surveillance fears

Amazon-owned Ring is facing major backlash over its new Search Party feature.

11 Feb 2026
Samsung

Samsung's flagship Galaxy S26 smartphones will debut on February 25

Samsung has confirmed that its next Galaxy Unpacked event will be held on February 25 in San Francisco.

11 Feb 2026
Elon Musk

Musk's xAI sees 2 co-founders depart within hours

Jimmy Ba, one of the key co-founders of Elon Musk's artificial intelligence (AI) start-up xAI, has announced his departure from the company.

10 Feb 2026
Apple

Why Apple, Google will tweak their app stores in UK

Apple and Google have agreed to modify their app stores in the UK, following a recommendation from the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA).

10 Feb 2026
OpenAI

OpenAI's 1st hardware device will be launched in 2027

OpenAI has confirmed that its highly anticipated first hardware device will not be launched before February 2027.

10 Feb 2026
Cisco

Cisco takes on NVIDIA, Broadcom with new AI networking chip

Cisco has launched a new chip and router to accelerate data transfer in large data centers.

10 Feb 2026
China

Alibaba's new AI model helps robots recognize, interact with objects

Alibaba has launched an artificial intelligence (AI) model, RynnBrain, to power robots. The new development comes from the company's research arm, DAMO Academy.

10 Feb 2026
YouTube

YouTube Premium lets you create AI playlists using text prompts

YouTube has launched a new feature for its Premium users on iOS and Android devices, allowing them to create playlists using text prompts.

Centre mandates social platforms remove harmful content within 3 hours

The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) has amended the Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules, 2021.

10 Feb 2026
Apple

Apple invites students to build apps: Here's how to apply

Apple has announced the opening of applications for its annual Swift Student Challenge 2026.

Confused by AI answers? This tool compares them all

Perplexity has launched a new artificial intelligence (AI) feature called Model Council to improve the accuracy and depth of responses on its platform.

10 Feb 2026
Google

Google says state-sponsored hackers are increasingly targeting defense companies

A recent report by Google has revealed that state-sponsored cyber-espionage campaigns are increasingly targeting defense companies, their hiring processes, and employees.