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Elon Musk's xAI drops Grok business and enterprise plans
Elon Musk's AI startup, xAI, has launched Grok Business and Grok Enterprise subscription tiers. The move aims to compete with rivals like OpenAI in the workplace AI tools market.
BSNL launches VoWiFi: Free calls over Wi-Fi, even with weak signal
Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) has rolled out its Voice over WiFi (VoWiFi) service across India, offering seamless connectivity to all customers.
France to follow Australia with social media ban for under-15s
France is set to follow in Australia's footsteps by banning social media platforms for children from the beginning of the 2026 academic year.
AI content is blurring reality, warns Instagram head
Instagram's head, Adam Mosseri, has sounded the alarm over the rise of "infinite synthetic content," which is becoming increasingly difficult to tell apart from reality.
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra fully revealed in latest leak
Ahead of its official launch, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra has been spotted in a leaked video.
Apple adds iPhone 11 Pro, Watch Series 5 to vintage list
Apple has added the iPhone 11 Pro, Apple Watch Series 5, and other devices to its 'vintage' category, starting a countdown for their official repair support.
Neuralink wants to mass-produce brain chips by 2026
Elon Musk's Neuralink plans to initiate high-volume production of brain-computer interface devices by 2026, moving towards a fully automated surgical procedure.
WhatsApp brings local billing to Indian businesses
WhatsApp plans to launch local billing for business users in India and Brazil in 2026, aiming to simplify transactions and reduce foreign exchange costs.
NASA's asteroid samples may reveal how life began on Earth
Recent studies of asteroid Bennu reveal it contains life's essential ingredients, hinting at a cosmic origin for Earth's life.
New method can recycle lithium from batteries without using acids
Researchers at Rice University have developed a new, efficient method for recycling lithium from batteries, revolutionizing the lithium extraction process.
ISRO's building a 3rd Sriharikota launchpad for bigger, bolder missions
The Indian Space Research Organisation (Isro) has begun the process to create a third launchpad at the Sriharikota spaceport for future heavy satellite launches.
NVIDIA wants TSMC to make its H200 chips for China
NVIDIA is racing to meet the surging demand for its H200 artificial intelligence (AI) chips from Chinese tech firms.
How Satya Nadella-led Microsoft plans to win the AI race
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella has overhauled the company's senior leadership team as part of a broader strategy to strengthen its position in artificial intelligence (AI).
This Japanese technology can convert snow into electricity
Japanese researchers are testing a groundbreaking energy system that converts snow into electricity, using temperature differences.
Apple's iOS 27 arrives in 2026: What features to expect?
Apple is gearing up for the launch of iOS 27, which will be revealed at the WWDC event in summer 2026.
Why this AI pioneer is against granting it rights
Yoshua Bengio, a leading figure in artificial intelligence (AI), has warned against the idea of giving rights to advanced AI systems. He compared this move to granting citizenship to hostile aliens.
Is OpenAI's first AI hardware a ChatGPT-powered pen?
OpenAI, the company behind ChatGPT, is said to be working on a new hardware project.
ByteDance to spend $14B on NVIDIA AI chips in 2026
ByteDance, the parent company of TikTok, is planning to invest around 100 billion yuan ($14 billion) in artificial intelligence (AI) chips from NVIDIA in 2026.
China's CHIEF1900 is the most powerful centrifuge ever built
China has unveiled a groundbreaking centrifuge, the CHIEF1900, which is set to revolutionize hypergravity research.
AI breakthrough might lead to better treatments for MS patients
In a major breakthrough, scientists have identified two new subtypes of multiple sclerosis (MS) using artificial intelligence (AI).
Musk hints at higher creator pay on X than YouTube
Elon Musk has hinted that X (formerly Twitter) is considering increasing creator payouts, possibly even surpassing YouTube.
TCL's new AI tablet offers a 'paper-like' display
TCL has launched its latest tablet, the Note A1 Nxtpaper.
Health-related queries top Microsoft Copilot AI usage in 2025
Microsoft has released its latest Copilot report, detailing how users have been utilizing artificial intelligence (AI) in their day-to-day lives.
'Something big is coming' to Apple Fitness+ in 2026
Apple has teased a major update for its subscription-based workout service, Apple Fitness+.
Musk's xAI buys third building to expand AI supercomputer
Elon Musk's artificial intelligence (AI) start-up, xAI, has acquired a third building for its supercomputer infrastructure.
TSMC begins mass production of 'most advanced' 2nm chips
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC), the world's largest contract chipmaker, has started mass production of its state-of-the-art 2-nanometer (nm) chips.
AI could add $1.7T to Indian economy by 2035
The Indian government has projected that artificial intelligence (AI) could contribute as much as $1.7 trillion to the country's economy by 2035.
How Moon gave an orbital boost to Chandrayaan-3's propulsion module
India's Chandrayaan-3 spacecraft experienced an unexpected orbital boost due to a gravitational interaction with the Moon.
How to use iPhone 17's Dual Capture video mode
Apple has introduced a new feature called Dual Capture with the launch of its iPhone 17 series.
Watch: Motorola phone charred after exploding in man's pocket
A viral video has shown the aftermath of a smartphone explosion. The incident involved a Motorola G-series phone that exploded while it was idle in the user's pocket.
Google Maps-rival Mappls now shows you public transport routes
MapmyIndia has given its navigation app, Mappls, a major upgrade.
Wolf Supermoon rises this week: When, how to watch
The first full Moon of 2026, popularly known as the Wolf Supermoon, will grace the night sky on January 3.
Mukesh Ambani unveils AI manifesto to transform Reliance and India
Mukesh Ambani, chairman of Reliance Industries Limited (RIL), has unveiled a draft of the company's artificial intelligence (AI) manifesto.
Facebook accused of hosting pro-ISIS posts celebrating attacks on Jews
Facebook has been accused of hosting terrorist propaganda that celebrates the murder of Jews and praises the Islamic State (IS).
Most-viewed AI slop YouTube channel makes $4.5M/year. It's from India
A new study by video-editing company Kapwing has revealed that the most-viewed "AI slop" channel on YouTube is based in India.
Cyberattack on Chinese supplier puts Apple's trade secrets at risk
One of Apple's Chinese suppliers has been hit by a major cyberattack.
We learned these wild things about Earth in 2025
In 2025, scientists made major strides in understanding Earth's history and its inner workings.
You can now use polls in group chats on Arattai
Indian messaging platform Arattai has launched a series of feature updates, including polls for group chats and a new "Clear the clutter" option.
China's new 'crab-walking' ICBM launcher could change nuclear warfare
Chinese researchers have unveiled a prototype of a fully modular and intelligent electric-drive heavy-duty vehicle.
How Modi government plans to democratize AI infrastructure in India
The Indian government has unveiled a plan to democratize access to artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure.
HAL's Dhruv NG helicopter completes first flight: Why it matters
Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) has successfully conducted the maiden flight of its next-generation helicopter, the Dhruv NG.
Full-image focus: How this experimental camera breaks photography's oldest limits
Researchers from Carnegie Mellon University (CMU) have made a major breakthrough in camera lens technology.
LG's newest TV turns your wall into digital art canvas
LG has announced its latest innovation in the art TV segment, the Gallery TV. The new offering will leverage the Gallery+ service launched by LG earlier this year.
Meta acquires Chinese start-up Manus to expand agentic AI
Meta, the parent company of Facebook, has acquired Chinese artificial intelligence (AI) start-up Manus.
Modi to host Bill Gates at February's AI Impact Summit
India will host the AI Impact Summit from February 15-20 at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi.
AI-generated slop makes up 20% of YouTube's new user recommendations
A recent study has revealed that over 20% of the videos recommended by YouTube's algorithm to new users are "AI slop," or low-quality AI-generated content.
Thwaites Glacier cracks have doubled, raising fears of sea-level rise
The Thwaites Glacier, popularly known as the Doomsday Glacier, is showing more signs of damage and is inching closer to its end.
Google Photos will let you relive memories on Samsung TVs
Samsung has announced plans to integrate Google Photos into its upcoming range of AI TVs.
Chinese parents using AI to convince kids to get married
AI-generated videos of middle-aged single women regretting their decision not to marry or have children are becoming popular among Chinese parents.
This 4TB RAM is costlier than a Tesla Model Y!
A top-tier enterprise-grade DDR5 memory kit has left tech enthusiasts shocked with its exorbitant price tag.
This asteroid may hit Moon in 2032
A small asteroid, dubbed 2024 YR4, could collide with the Moon in December 2032.
China is regulating human-like AI to prevent emotional manipulation
China's cybersecurity regulator has proposed new rules to curb the influence of artificial intelligence (AI) on human emotions.
Quadrantids meteor shower peaks next week: How to see it
Skywatchers around the world are gearing up for a spectacular celestial show as the annual Quadrantid meteor shower peaks next week.
China powers up world's largest liquid-air battery
China has unveiled the world's largest liquid-air energy storage plant, also known as the Super Air Power Bank.
IAF, IIT Madras to design an indigenous airborne communication system
The Indian Air Force's (IAF) Software Development Institute (SDI) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Indian Institute of Technology-Madras.
You can soon manage call notifications on WhatsApp Web
WhatsApp is working on a new feature for its web client, one that will let users manage call notifications.
Google shares 40 AI tips to boost your daily tasks
Google has shared a comprehensive list of 40 tips to help users get the most out of its products.
You can now download this canceled Windows OS
Andromeda OS, a long-forgotten operating system from Microsoft, is now available for download.
With 6.5M units sold, this iPhone is India's best-selling smartphone
In a remarkable feat, Apple's iPhone 16 has emerged as the best-selling smartphone in India.
Fusion reactors may produce dark matter
A team of international physicists has proposed that future fusion reactors could be a source of axions, hypothetical particles associated with dark matter.
Hackers seize Ubisoft's game, distribute $13M worth of in-game currency
Ubisoft's popular tactical first-person shooter, Rainbow Six Siege, has been hacked.
Modi government gives an update on Data Protection Board's formation
The Indian government is fast-tracking the formation of the Data Protection Board, according to IT Secretary S Krishnan.
ISRO's new launch-pad at Sriharikota to be ready by 2029
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is working on a third launch pad at its Sriharikota spaceport.
Malaria cases down by 97% in India, says Amit Shah
India has witnessed a staggering 97% reduction in malaria cases, Union Home Minister Amit Shah announced today.
India risks losing control over data to foreign AI: Adani
Gautam Adani, the Chairman of the Adani Group, has warned that India could lose control over its data, decision-making processes, and economic behavior to foreign algorithms.
AirPods could get colorful with Apple's next update
Apple's AirPods have been synonymous with a single color (white) for nearly a decade. But that might be about to change.
Foldable iPhone to OLED iPad mini: Apple's 2026 product lineup
Apple is said to be gearing up for a major product launch spree in 2026.
Instagram down? Meta's platform facing login issues and app crashes
Instagram, the popular social media platform owned by Meta, is currently facing an outage.
AI chatbots may trigger psychosis, doctors warn
Leading psychiatrists are increasingly linking the use of artificial intelligence (AI) chatbots to cases of psychosis.
Chinese scientists develop a 'smart surface': What does it do?
Chinese scientists have developed a groundbreaking "smart surface" capable of transforming electromagnetic waves into usable electricity.
Beware! SBI users are getting scam links on WhatsApp
The Press Information Bureau (PIB) has issued a warning for customers of the State Bank of India (SBI).
Climate-related disasters cost over $120B in 2025
The year 2025 witnessed some of the most devastating climate-related disasters, according to a report by charity organization Christian Aid.
China builds world's largest smart transformer to prevent grid failures
Chinese engineers have developed the world's largest smart direct current (DC) transformer, a major breakthrough in renewable energy technology.
These 8 Grok prompts can improve your LinkedIn profile
AI expert Chindanand Tripathi has shared a set of practical prompts for improving LinkedIn profiles.
These were the most exciting exoplanets discovered in 2025
In 2025, the number of confirmed exoplanets tracked by NASA surpassed a staggering 6,000.
How China plans to regulate AI that mimic human behavior
China's cybersecurity regulator has proposed new rules to regulate artificial intelligence (AI) services that mimic human personalities and engage users emotionally.
Could pig organ transplants become better than human ones?
In a groundbreaking medical trial, pig kidneys have been successfully transplanted into living humans.
China passes new law to regulate drones
China has passed a new law regulating unmanned aircraft, a move that is expected to transform the country's booming drone and low-altitude economy sectors.
Just got your AirPods Pro? Here are some must-try features
If you've just unwrapped a new pair of AirPods Pro, there's more to explore than just music and podcasts.
iPhone Air 2 could launch next year, leak suggests
The future of the iPhone Air 2 has been a topic of much speculation, with recent reports suggesting potential delays and changes to its release schedule.