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Skyroot to launch India's 1st private orbital rocket July 18
Skyroot's Vikram-1 launch marks India's shift from state-led space missions to private-sector-driven innovation, testing the viability of full-stack private space systems.
Vital Signals introduces Signal Ring for continuous blood pressure tracking
Vital Signals’ $399 Signal Ring offers continuous, cuffless blood pressure tracking with advanced sensors and no calibration, challenging traditional monitoring methods.
Skyrocket Aerospace's Vikram-1 to launch from Sriharikota Saturday carrying micro-sculptures
Skyroot Aerospace's Vikram-1 rocket will carry microscopic sculptures of Indian scientific icons, blending art and space exploration in a groundbreaking maiden orbital mission.
Google adds 'Your info' card to Android Contacts app
Google Contacts app now includes a “Your info” card, allowing Android users to easily access and share their phone number and profile details, similar to Apple’s “My card” feature.
Garmin cuts Venu Sq 2 price from $250 to $150
The Garmin Venu Sq 2 GPS Smartwatch is now available at a 40% discount, dropping its price to $150 and making advanced health tracking more accessible than ever.
Sonos drops Ace wireless headphones to $279 on Amazon
Sonos Ace wireless headphones are now $279 on Amazon, offering premium features like 30-hour battery life, Dolby Atmos, and ANC—nearly 50% cheaper than Apple’s AirPods Max.
Russia's Soyuz MS-29 carried ads and children's cancer artwork
Astronauts aboard Soyuz MS-29 launched to the ISS, featuring ads for Лимонад LIT ENERGY and children's artwork, continuing Russia's long-standing tradition of space advertising.
Avi Mohan Kumar Shuklaa, 18, creates Innobox to detect elephants
An 18-year-old from Jharkhand has developed "Innobox," a solar-powered AI device to reduce human-elephant conflicts, achieving 80-85% accuracy in detecting large animals.
TSMC to mass produce A14 nanosheet chips by 2028
TSMC plans to commence mass production of its advanced A14 process by 2028, promising significant speed, power efficiency, and logic density improvements over previous nodes.
Indonesia updates copyright law to exclude fully AI-made works
Indonesia's draft bill seeks to protect creators by granting copyright to AI-assisted works and imposing stricter regulations on Big Tech platforms.
KAIST HOUND 4 legged robot navigates stairs and forests autonomously
KAIST HOUND, a four-legged robot, uses advanced AI to navigate stairs, forests, and obstacles independently by switching between gaits based on real-time terrain analysis.
Kaspersky launches premium cyber protection using AI to combat fraud
Kaspersky's Premium service leverages AI and ML technologies to combat sophisticated online fraud, protecting users across devices with tailored, real-time threat detection.
Indonesia proposes copyright overhaul to exclude fully AI created works
Indonesia's proposed copyright law introduces AI-specific rules, requiring disclosures and compensation for content use, potentially challenging global tech giants like Google.
AI super-apps upgrade China's digital life for over 600 million
China's AI super-apps, used by over 600m people, are reshaping internet usage by autonomously selecting, purchasing, and delivering goods and services at unprecedented speed.
India plans BioPharmaNext aiming to become top biologics player
India unveils BioPharmaNext mission to establish itself as a global hub for biologics and next-generation medicines by 2035, leveraging AI and biotechnology advancements.
Meta's Muse detector missed more than half of cropped images
Meta has admitted its AI detection tool struggles to identify heavily cropped images generated by Muse Image, as its invisible watermark signal may get lost.
Apple's iPhone 18 Pro Max rumored with variable aperture camera
The iPhone 18 Pro Max is expected to feature a Sony IMX905 sensor and variable aperture technology, marking Apple's first use of this advanced camera system.
White House announces AI infrastructure partnership after Fairlife production pause
Cyberattacks targeting U.S. companies have surged, compromising sensitive data and disrupting operations, with major firms like Fairlife and Nike among recent victims.
Demis Hassabis says at London conference STEM skills remain vital
Google DeepMind CEO Demis Hassabis highlights that strong STEM and computer science skills empower students to leverage AI tools more effectively in the evolving tech landscape.
Scientists livestream dive revealing sponges and jellyfish under Antarctic A-84
In January 2025, the massive A-84 iceberg calved from Antarctica, exposing a hidden marine ecosystem while raising alarms about accelerating sea level rise.
US Defense Department commits $86 million for 500 kW JLWS program
The US has allocated $86 million to develop a 500-kW laser weapon capable of neutralizing advanced threats like cruise missiles, drones, and high-velocity anti-ship weapons.
French startup Tornyol built tiny ultrasonic sonar mosquito catching drone
A French startup has developed a palm-sized autonomous drone that uses ultrasonic sonar to detect, track, and strike mosquitoes mid-flight without chemicals.
Delhi HC hears creators' claims over Meta's automated copyright strikes
Meta's automated copyright enforcement system is under Delhi High Court scrutiny after creators alleged misuse of features to falsely claim content ownership.
Eric Lu's Ghost Font readable by humans, hidden from AI
An American developer, Eric Lu, has created "Ghost Font," a motion-based optical illusion typeface that confounds advanced AI models while remaining readable to humans.
Microsoft to launch Project Perception AI cybersecurity platform this month
Microsoft is reportedly preparing Project Perception, an AI-powered platform combining multiple models to detect and fix software vulnerabilities, challenging Anthropic's Mythos.
India's top drug regulator approves Novo Nordisk's Wegovy for MASH
India's drug regulator has approved Novo Nordisk's obesity drug Wegovy to treat MASH, a progressive fatty liver disease affecting two-thirds of the Indian population.
NASA's Perseverance finds 245-foot-thick Broom Point member at Jezero Crater
NASA's Perseverance rover discovered a 245-foot-thick rock layer at Jezero Crater, revealing asteroid impacts shaped Mars' ancient terrain over 3.9 billion years ago.
New study finds PM2.5 pollution lowers kidney function in India
Long-term exposure to PM2.5 air pollution can harm kidney function, even in young, healthy adults, a study reveals, linking it to reduced filtration efficiency over time.
EU forces Google to let AI assistants use Android features
EU regulators have mandated Google to open Android features and share anonymised search data with competitors by 2027, aiming to enhance competition under the Digital Markets Act.
Agnikul announces Mission-02 to recover India's first orbital rocket booster
Indian space start-up Agnikul Cosmos has announced its most ambitious project yet, Mission-02.
PM Modi's postcard to fly on India's 1st private rocket
Skyroot Aerospace's Vikram-1 rocket will lift off from Sriharikota on July 18, carrying a unique payload: a handwritten postcard by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Tecno launches Camon 50 Ultra 5G in India priced ₹39,999
Tecno unveiled the Camon 50 Ultra 5G in India, featuring a powerful MediaTek Dimensity chipset, a massive 6,500mAh battery, and advanced triple rear cameras starting at Rs. 36,999.
India's first private orbital rocket launches tomorrow
Skyroot Aerospace, a leading player in India's burgeoning private space sector, is all set to launch the country's first privately-developed orbital-class rocket.
This robot can dress you without any manual assistance
A joint research team from South Korea's KAIST and Stanford University has developed a revolutionary robotic technology.
Agnikul Cosmos gears up for India's 1st booster recovery attempt
Agnikul Cosmos has unveiled Mission-02, aiming to achieve India's first orbital-class rocket booster recovery, advancing reusable launch technology and low-cost space access.
Inside India's 1st hydrogen train: How the green engine works
India has entered a new era of clean rail transport with the launch of its first hydrogen-powered train.
Skyroot's Vikram-1 to launch July 18 with Narendra Modi postcard
A handwritten postcard by PM Narendra Modi, inscribed with "Vande Mataram," will journey into space aboard Skyroot Aerospace's Vikram-1 rocket during its historic Mission Aagaman.
Yale University finds Pestalotiopsis microspora in Amazon degrading polyester polyurethane
Scientists discovered Pestalotiopsis microspora, a fungus from the Amazon rainforest that degrades plastic without oxygen, offering potential solutions for managing landfill waste.
Gen Forum ED Conclave 2026 highlights AI and school modernization
The Gen Forum ED Conclave 2026 highlighted the revolutionary role of AI in transforming education, fostering innovation, and preparing future-ready learners.
Manish Gupta says India should play bigger role in AI
India must foster ambitious AI startups to rival global leaders, says Google DeepMind's Manish Gupta, urging higher R&D spending and tackling transformative "root-node problems."
Trump Media sells Wall Street faster access to Trump's posts
Donald Trump's media company, Trump Media & Technology Group, has announced a premium service called Truth PSI.
BHEL tests India's 1st 333 MVA 1,200 kV UHVAC transformer
BHEL has developed India's first 1200 kV UHVAC transformer with a 333 MVA rating, marking a major milestone in self-reliant ultra-high-voltage power transmission technology.
Apple sued over 'Hide My Email' feature
Apple is facing a class-action lawsuit over its "Hide My Email" feature, which is alleged to have misled users about privacy protections.
Claude can now log into websites without seeing your passwords
Anthropic's AI chatbot, Claude, has been integrated with 1Password's new browser integration.
Sam Altman admits OpenAI has fallen short, promises stronger comeback
OpenAI has had a challenging past year with leadership changes and fierce competition in the AI space.
Reliance Jio's satellite internet project gets key approval
Reliance Jio has received technical approval from India's space regulator, the Indian National Space Promotion and Authorisation Centre (IN-SPACe), for its ambitious plan to deploy a constellation of 1,600 low Earth orbit (LEO) satellites.
Apple Intelligence approved for launch in China
Apple's generative artificial intelligence (AI) service, Apple Intelligence, has been approved for launch in China.
Realme exits China market
Realme has announced its decision to exit the Chinese market, focusing instead on global markets.
Scammers use AI to create convincing rental listings and impersonations
AI technology is enabling fraudsters to create convincing fake property listings and impersonate landlords, making rental scams more sophisticated and harder to detect.
China's Moonshot debuts world's largest open-weight AI model
Chinese artificial intelligence (AI) start-up Moonshot has unveiled Kimi K3, a 2.8 trillion-parameter model that it claims is the world's largest open-weight AI system.
Sam Altman admits OpenAI missed expectations last year, promises improvements
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman admitted the company's underperformance over the past year, taking responsibility while hinting at significant AI updates to regain momentum.
A ChatGPT basketball? Yes, OpenAI is selling one
OpenAI has launched an unusual new product: a ChatGPT-branded basketball.
Google rebrands NotebookLM to Gemini Notebook
Google has announced the rebranding of its AI note-taking app, NotebookLM, to Gemini Notebook.
Satya Nadella criticizes Anthropic blocking Claude fable outputs for training
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella has criticized Anthropic’s restrictions on its Claude Fable AI model, calling them unnecessary and likening them to overly controlled creation tools.
KAIST and Stanford robot dresses people in about 10 seconds
Researchers from KAIST and Stanford have created a robotic technology using air-powered "vines" embedded in clothing, enabling hands-free dressing in just 10 seconds.
SpaceX aborts Starship launch after engine ignition failure
SpaceX has postponed the test flight of its Starship rocket and Super Heavy booster.
Moonshot unveils Kimi K3, largest open-weight AI at 2.8T parameters
Chinese startup Moonshot has launched Kimi K3, a 2.8 trillion-parameter open-weight AI model, rivaling top U.S. systems and advancing China's AI capabilities.
NASA's James Webb finds Beta Pictoris d through spectroscopy
NASA's James Webb Space Telescope has uncovered Beta Pictoris d, a massive exoplanet, using spectroscopy, marking a breakthrough in detecting planets within bright debris disks.
Ashwini Vaishnaw says India plans AI inference chip by 2030
India’s C-DAC is spearheading efforts to develop an indigenous AI inference chip, aiming for global competitiveness and reduced reliance on foreign semiconductor technologies.
Reliance Jio secures technical in-space approval for 1,600 LEO satellites
Reliance Jio's ambitious plan to deploy 1,600 low earth orbit satellites has received technical approval from IN-SPACe, marking a step toward India's first homegrown constellation.
Trump Media & Technology unveils Truth PSI aimed at institutions
Trump Media has announced Truth PSI, a paid service offering Wall Street firms faster access to high-impact Truth Social posts, including those from President Trump himself.
SpaceX aborts Starship Flight 13 launch from Texas after ignition
SpaceX's Starship Flight 13 test launch was aborted moments before liftoff on July 16 due to an issue during first-stage engine ignition, delaying its next attempt.
Skyroot to launch India's 1st private orbital rocket Vikram-1 Saturday
Skyroot Aerospace is set to launch Vikram-1, India’s first private orbital rocket, on Saturday from Sriharikota, carrying multiple payloads into low Earth orbit.
Caviar unveils Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra honoring Lionel Messi
Luxury brand Caviar is selling a $13,000 customized Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra featuring a Lionel Messi-inspired design, even before Samsung officially unveils the phone on July 22.
Brendan Carr seeks to scrap 39% cap on US households
FCC Chairman Brendan Carr seeks to repeal the 39% national ownership cap, potentially enabling major broadcasters to dominate the media landscape through unchecked mergers.
Google pauses Gemini 3.5 Pro for months after coding shortfalls
Google has postponed the launch of its flagship AI model, Gemini 3.5 Pro, citing performance issues and challenges in coding capabilities, according to insider reports.
Google updates Vids with Gemini Omni, selfie and voice avatars
Google Vids introduces custom digital avatars and Gemini Omni-powered video creation, enabling users to craft personalized AI videos using selfies, voice recordings, and prompts.
Roblox launches 'Build' AI to create mobile games without coding
Roblox has introduced "Build," a new AI-powered feature enabling users to create games on mobile devices using simple text prompts, with public alpha testing starting July 28.
Google developing Gemini AI voice personalization with 4 adjustable settings
Google is preparing to let users personalize Gemini voices with adjustable Speed, Energy, Formality, and Warmth settings, enhancing both live interactions and chat experiences.
China beats Neuralink with world's first commercial brain chip implant
China has become the first country to successfully implant a brain-computer interface (BCI) commercially.
Meteorite that crashed New Jersey home contains extraterrestrial amino acids
A meteorite that crashed into a New Jersey home two years ago has been found to contain rare extraterrestrial amino acids.
AGI is just a few years away, warns DeepMind CEO
Demis Hassabis, the CEO of Google DeepMind, has warned that artificial general intelligence (AGI) could be just a few years away.
Whistleblower alleges Morocco used Pegasus spyware to target journalists
A former member of Morocco's domestic intelligence service has revealed that the North African state employed hacking software, including NSO Group's Pegasus spyware, to target journalists and human rights defenders.
Microsoft sharpens AI sales pitch against OpenAI and Anthropic
Microsoft is reportedly training its sales teams to compete aggressively against leading artificial intelligence (AI) firms, Anthropic and OpenAI. The strategy involves highlighting the shortcomings of their products.
Smartwatches, wearables spared from EU's replaceable battery rule
The European Commission has announced an exemption to its existing battery regulation, sparing six new categories of electronics from the requirement of user-replaceable batteries.
AI music platform Suno allegedly scraped millions of YouTube tracks
Suno, an artificial intelligence (AI) music generation platform, was recently hacked in November 2025. The breach was confirmed by a spokesperson for the company.
Microsoft reportedly tells salespeople to pitch against OpenAI and Anthropic
Microsoft is reportedly preparing its sales team to take on other major players in the artificial intelligence (AI) space.
xAI sues man using Grok to create child abuse material
Elon Musk's artificial intelligence (AI) start-up, xAI, has filed a lawsuit against Terry Harwood, a South Carolina man.
Roblox shuts down video chat feature, cites user preference
Roblox, the popular online gaming platform, has announced the discontinuation of its video chat service, Roblox Connect.
AppleCare+ prices for Macs and iPads hiked
Apple is raising the prices of its AppleCare+ plans for new Mac and iPad customers.
Apple blocks these businesses from running ads on Maps
Apple has already unveiled its plan to introduce advertisements on Apple Maps. Now, the tech giant has clarified that not all businesses will be permitted to advertise on this platform.
Meet GPT-Red, AI 'super-hacker' OpenAI uses to stress-test its models
OpenAI has developed a large language model (LLM) super-hacker called, dubbed GPT-Red, to bolster the security of its language models.
Centre considers new rules for WhatsApp, Telegram username feature
The Indian government is reviewing the legal implications of the username feature introduced by WhatsApp and Telegram.
Meet Inkling: 1st AI model from Mira Murati's start-up
Thinking Machines Lab, an artificial intelligence (AI) startup co-founded by former OpenAI CTO Mira Murati, has launched its first in-house AI model named Inkling.
OpenAI's GPT-5.6 Sol sparks safety concerns after deleting user files
OpenAI's latest AI model, GPT-5.6 Sol, has come under fire for allegedly deleting files and production data without explicit approval from developers.
SpaceX's Starship V3 returns for 2nd test flight today
SpaceX is gearing up for the test flight of its Starship V3 rocket for the second time this year.
Chinese users bid farewell to AI companions after crackdown
Chinese users of AI companion bots are saying emotional goodbyes to their virtual friends.
Google Pixel 11 teased with 'Pixel Glow' light
Google has teased its upcoming Pixel 11 series with a new video on its store page.
Why publishers are suing Google
A coalition of leading publishers has filed a lawsuit against tech giant Google, accusing it of illegally using millions of copyrighted books to train its Gemini artificial intelligence models.
Mira Murati's Thinking Machines unveils first AI model
Thinking Machines Lab, a new artificial intelligence (AI) start-up founded by Mira Murati and other former OpenAI employees, has launched its first model called Inkling.
OnePlus to exit India and other non-Chinese markets
OnePlus, the Android phone maker known for its high-performance smartphones, is planning to wind down its operations in India, the US, and Europe, according to Bloomberg.
OpenAI enters hardware market with $230 Codex Keyboard
OpenAI has officially entered the hardware market with the launch of a $230 keyboard designed specifically for its AI coding assistant, Codex.
You can soon use Apple Intelligence in China
Apple's on-device generative AI service, Apple Intelligence, has been registered for use on iPhones in China.
Sugar found near Milky Way's center could explain life's origins
In a groundbreaking discovery, astronomers have detected a natural sugar called erythrulose in the clouds of interstellar dust and gas near the Milky Way's center.
What is Gold Eagle, Trump's new AI cyber initiative?
The Donald Trump administration has launched a new cybersecurity coordination platform, Gold Eagle.