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Meta creates super realistic 3D AI avatar of Mark Zuckerberg
Meta is reportedly developing a photorealistic, AI-powered 3D clone of CEO Mark Zuckerberg to enhance employee engagement and connection with the company's founder.
RailOne geofencing bug lets Mumbai commuters buy unreserved tickets
A technical glitch in Indian Railways' RailOne application is enabling passengers to book unreserved tickets while on moving local trains, bypassing geo-fencing regulations.
Microsoft to retire Outlook Lite for Android May 25, 2026
Microsoft has confirmed it will retire the Outlook Lite app for Android on May 25, 2026, urging users to switch to the full Outlook Mobile app.
Apple to launch 1st foldable iPhone in September 2026
Despite recent delay concerns, Apple's foldable iPhone is reportedly still on track for a September launch, according to a Bloomberg report.
SoftBank develops 'physical AI' to control robots and machines
SoftBank is developing a "physical AI" system, designed to autonomously control robots and machines, in collaboration with major industry players in Japan.
Russian Academy of Sciences archeologists likely found Magas in Chechnya
Archaeologists have discovered the ruins of the medieval city of Magas, a significant political center in the Alanian Kingdom, beneath Chechnya's Mayrtup burial ground.
Clear's WhatsApp-based AI service simplifies tax filing, says Suvesh Malhotra
Clear, a leading Indian FinTech, has effectively utilized AI agents to simplify tax filing, particularly benefiting the country's growing gig economy.
Xiaomi launches Redmi A7 Pro 5G under ₹15,000 with 6,300mAh
Xiaomi has launched its first Pro model, the Redmi A7 Pro 5G, in India with a starting price of ₹12,499. The smartphone boasts a 120Hz display and a large 6300mAh battery.
India plans system to fight state-sponsored hackers across networks
The Indian government is planning a petabyte-scale cyber intelligence architecture to detect and respond to state-sponsored digital threats, according to a recent tender.
BIS issues new QR code payment security rules in India
India has unveiled new security standards for its QR code-based digital payment system, aiming to reduce fraud risks and boost global adoption.
Rare Mercury Mars Saturn Neptune lineup peaks April 20
Four planets, Mercury, Mars, Saturn, and Neptune, will align in the sky this week and the rare spectacle will be visible from India with some effort.
UK police considers AI to identify child abuse victims online
The Metropolitan Police in the UK is considering the use of artificial intelligence (AI) technology to assist in identifying victims of online child sexual abuse.
Wonder drug for treating ovarian, womb cancer on the way
British pharmaceutical giant GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) has reported promising results from an early-stage trial of its new drug for gynecological cancers.
AI tool solves 10-year-old math problem without human help
A Chinese artificial intelligence (AI) system has independently solved a mathematical problem that had remained unsolved for over a decade.
IIT Kharagpur launches 4 online executive AI and ML programs
The Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur has launched four online executive certification programmes in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning for working professionals.
Google working on Tap to Share for Android, interface leaked
A new leak reveals how Android's upcoming 'Tap to Share' feature, similar to iPhone's AirDrop, will facilitate NFC-based file sharing.
AI tool 'Just Like Me' offers video chats with Jesus
An AI tool by 'Just Like Me', charging $1.99 per minute to converse with an avatar of Jesus Christ, is facing severe criticism online.
Photographers, these AI tools are a must-have
AI tools are revolutionizing photography with smart composition tips that ensure perfect shots.
ThroughLine, hired by OpenAI Anthropic Google, explores online extremism prevention
ThroughLine, a startup working with OpenAI and Anthropic, is developing a tool to direct users showing violent extremist tendencies to deradicalisation support.
IIT Madras launches road safety hackathon 2026 inviting AI solutions
The Indian Institute of Technology Madras and RBG Labs have launched the Road Safety Hackathon 2026. The competition encourages AI solutions for road safety issues in India.
London Met to use AI against online child sexual abuse
The Metropolitan Police is exploring the use of artificial intelligence (AI) to identify and categorise victims of online child sexual abuse.
Humyn Labs commits $20 million to translate human activity into data
Humyn Labs, an AI startup, is committed to training next-gen robots using structured data from real-world human signals.
Thin crescent moon near Venus visible from London April 19
The planet Venus and a young crescent moon will grace the evening sky on 18th and 19th April, offering a stunning celestial spectacle.
Amazon's Project Houdini preassembles key data center sections for AI
Amazon's Project Houdini aims to revolutionize data center construction by shifting to factory-based assembly, potentially accelerating the deployment of AI infrastructure.
NoteGPT: Podcasters, this is the AI tool for you!
In today's fast-paced audio content world, creating personalized, dynamic podcasts has never been easier thanks to the likes of NoteGPT's AI Podcast Generator.
Study: Global nighttime brightness rose 16% between 2014 and 2022
Satellite data reveals a 16% increase in global nighttime light from 2014 to 2022, indicating a faster-than-expected surge in after-dark activity and urbanisation.
Rockstar Games breach: Hackers warn of massive data leak
Rockstar Games has confirmed a data breach involving some of its information. The company said the compromise was due to a breach of a third-party provider.
For a more productive meditation session, take AI's help
Starting your day with a personalized meditation can set a positive tone, increase focus, and keep stress at bay.
You can soon change chat themes on WhatsApp Web
WhatsApp is working on a new feature that will let users customize their chat themes on the web client.
X cuts payments to clickbait and news aggregator accounts
X is reducing payments to accounts that post clickbait and quickly aggregate news.
These AI tools can make lawyers' work easy!
Artificial intelligence is transforming communication in legal practice by automating repetitive tasks, expediting document creation, and improving collaboration.
Apple plans 2027 AI smart glasses to challenge Meta's Ray-Bans
Apple is reportedly planning to launch its AI smartglasses, featuring multiple design and color options, by the end of 2026 or early 2027.
Pavel Durov says WhatsApp backups lack end to end encryption
Telegram's CEO, Pavel Durov, criticizes WhatsApp's end-to-end encryption claims, alleging that most private messages are stored unencrypted in cloud backups.
NASA tracks asteroid 2026 FV6 safely beyond 7 lunar distances
NASA is tracking a 91-foot asteroid, 2026 FV6, set to make a safe close approach to Earth on April 13, 2026. Despite its size, the asteroid poses no threat to our planet.
Anthropic releases Claude for Microsoft Word for legal and finance
Anthropic has launched Claude for Word, a beta version of an advanced AI tool, potentially posing a challenge to Microsoft’s Copilot.
British regulators probe Anthropic's Claude Mythos preview for cybersecurity risks
British financial regulators are urgently discussing potential risks associated with Anthropic's latest AI model, according to a Financial Times report.
Astronomers detect super strong hydroxyl megamaser 8 billion light-years away
Astronomers have detected a powerful "mega-laser" signal, originating from 8 billion light-years away, using the MeerKAT radio telescope in South Africa.
Egypt fossil suggests larger North African role in human origins
A recent fossil find in Egypt suggests that human evolution may not be confined to East Africa, potentially rewriting our understanding of human origins.
Apple testing 4 smart glasses designs to outshine Meta Ray-Bans
Apple is said to be testing at least four different styles of frames for its upcoming smart glasses project.
AI meant for breakthroughs now caught in commercial-race: DeepMind CEO
Demis Hassabis, the CEO of Google DeepMind, has revealed that his original vision for artificial intelligence (AI) was to use it as a tool for solving major scientific problems.
India can become AI superpower, says ex-WEF director
Frank-Jurgen Richter, the former Director of the World Economic Forum and current Chairman of Horasis, has said that India has the potential to become a global leader in artificial intelligence (AI) and manufacturing.
What to expect from Apple's foldable iPhone
Apple's highly anticipated foldable iPhone, rumored to be called the "iPhone Ultra," has entered a new testing phase ahead of mass production.
Google clarifies betting market results in news app were error
Google News recently displayed betting market results from Polymarket, a platform for predicting the outcome of future events.
Wardrobe organization made easy, thanks to AI
AI tools are revolutionizing the way we manage our wardrobes by encouraging efficient organization, minimizing clothing waste, and fostering sustainable habits.
Steve Jobs and Buddha's skills are now at your fingertips
A new open-source artificial intelligence (AI) project is taking China by storm. The initiative, dubbed "Colleague Skill," aims to convert human capabilities into reusable AI "skills."
'Drama': Meta's AI head dismisses Claude Mythos fears
Meta's Chief AI Scientist, Yann LeCun, has dismissed the fears surrounding Anthropic's latest model, Claude Mythos Preview.
Rare interstellar comet to light up skies after 170,000 years
A rare interstellar visitor, Comet C/2025 R3 (Pan-STARRS), is set to make its first appearance in our solar system in 170,000 years.
Beware of this rising Apple Pay scam
A new and sophisticated scam targeting Apple Pay accounts has been reported, The Metro reported.
Mass production of 2D chips might soon become a reality
In a major breakthrough, Chinese scientists have developed a method to grow two-dimensional (2D) semiconductors at an unprecedented speed, 1,000 times faster growth.
This Chinese crystal can help in navigation without GPS
Researchers in Xinjiang, China, have developed a groundbreaking crystal that can generate the ultraviolet light required for future thorium nuclear clocks.
These Android phones are compatible with Apple's AirDrop facility
Google brought Apple's AirDrop sharing capability to select Android smartphones, starting with the Pixel 10 series in November 2025.
Artemis II: What are 'organ chips' NASA sent to space?
NASA's Artemis II mission wasn't just about sending astronauts around the Moon.
6 takeaways from NASA's Artemis II mission to the Moon
NASA has successfully completed its Artemis II mission, a groundbreaking 10-day journey that took four astronauts on a record-breaking lunar flyby.
Why AI start-up DeepSeek has ramped up recruitment in China
Chinese AI start-up DeepSeek is stepping up its recruitment drive in Inner Mongolia.
GitHub now has over 27M developers from India
GitHub, the world's leading platform for software development and version control, has witnessed a massive surge in its Indian developer base.
China to launch its 1st rocket from international waters today
China is gearing up to launch its first-ever rocket from the open waters of the South China Sea.
We may finally have proof of primordial black holes
Gravitational waves, the ripples in space-time, may have provided the first evidence of primordial black holes, or tiny black holes formed during the Big Bang.
YouTube clarifies its 90-second unskippable ads were a bug
YouTube has confirmed that the recent appearance of 90-second unskippable ads on its platform was due to a technical glitch.
Google Messages gets Trash folder to prevent accidental deletions
Google has introduced a new feature in its Messages app for Android users - a Trash folder.
OpenAI's Stargate project loses its top executives to Meta
Three key executives from OpenAI's Stargate project have left the company to join Meta Platforms.
BJP leader advocates for closure of Community Notes on X
Nishikant Dubey, a Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader and Chair of the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Communications and IT, has called for the discontinuation of "Community Notes" on X.
Claude arrives in Microsoft Word to streamline document workflows
Anthropic has unveiled a new tool, Claude for Word, to improve document workflows with artificial intelligence (AI).
AI is nearing 'research intern' level capabilities: OpenAI chief scientist
OpenAI's Chief Scientist, Jakub Pachocki, has revealed that the tech giant is closing in on one of its major milestones: developing artificial intelligence (AI) systems capable of operating at the level of a research intern.
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 leak shows slimmer design
Samsung's upcoming Galaxy Z Flip8 has been spotted in a new leak, giving us our first look at the device.
Anthropic blocks OpenClaw founder from accessing Claude
Anthropic, a leading artificial intelligence (AI) company, temporarily suspended Peter Steinberger, the founder of AI agent platform OpenClaw.
Tim Cook congratulates Artemis II crew, hails their iPhone photography
Apple CEO Tim Cook has congratulated the Artemis II crew on their successful mission and safe return to Earth.
NASA's Artemis II mission sparks global interest in space exploration
NASA's Artemis II mission has sparked global interest in space exploration, thanks to improved live streaming and astronaut accounts.
X revamps creator payouts to reward original content over clickbait
Elon Musk's social media platform, X, is revamping its revenue sharing program.
Update now! ChatGPT app for macOS has a security issue
OpenAI has issued a mandatory update for all macOS users of its ChatGPT app.
NASA performs innovative 'AVATAR' experiment: What's the goal?
NASA recently sent "organ chips" of the Artemis II crew into space.
Microsoft tweaks Windows Insider program: What changes for you?
Microsoft has made a major change to its Windows Insider Program (WIP), allowing testers to access experimental features without the need for third-party apps like ViVeTool.
WhatsApp will let you see status updates from unknown numbers
WhatsApp has introduced a new feature in its latest beta version for Android, 2.26.14.9, that allows users to view status updates from unsaved phone numbers.
Gamers might soon control air traffic in the US
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is launching a unique recruitment campaign targeting gamers.
Gmail now lets you send encrypted emails on mobile
Google has added a new feature to its Gmail app, allowing users to send and receive encrypted emails directly within the app.
France to replace Windows with Linux
In a major shift, the French government has announced its decision to replace Microsoft Windows with the open-source operating system, Linux.
Artemis II splashdown: How NASA fixed Orion's heat shield issue
The final 13 minutes of NASA's historic 10-day Moon mission, Artemis II, were crucial for the four astronauts on board.
Artemis II lunar flyby done: When's NASA's next Moon mission?
NASA's Artemis II mission has successfully completed a lunar flyby, taking a major step toward the agency's goal of returning humans to the Moon.
'Watershed moment': Indian astronauts applaud NASA's Artemis II mission
The success of NASA's Artemis II mission has been hailed as a "watershed moment" by Indian astronaut-designates.
NASA's Artemis II crew returns safely after historic Moon flyby
NASA's Artemis II mission has successfully concluded with the safe return of its four astronauts.
#TechBytes: Use firewall settings to protect your devices
With the increasing number of cyber threats, it is important to safeguard your devices.
Refine your writing with Grammarly
In today's fast-paced world, refining writing efficiency is essential for clear communication and productivity.
Cooking made fun, thanks to AI
Artificial intelligence is revolutionizing the way we look at cooking, turning simple recipes into interactive adventures.
Create professional websites with AI-driven tools
In today's digital age, creating a professional website is easier than ever with AI-driven tools.
Developer builds an AI workflow to find jobs, gets hired
A developer who goes by the name u/Beach-Independent on Reddit used Anthropic's Claude Code to build an automated job search system.
Want to take a mental health assessment? Read on
AI-powered tools are revolutionizing mental health self-assessment by offering personalized, accessible, and data-driven insights into emotional well-being.
Looklet: Your go-to tool for polishing your fashion game
In the fast-paced world of fashion e-commerce, Looklet stands out as a game-changing AI platform that allows brands to turn simple clothes photos into completely styled outfits worn by real models within seconds.
Revive your old photographs with AI
AI photo enhancers are changing our perception of old photographs by uncovering details that time has hidden.
If you're into jewelry designing, keep reading
From manually sketching designs to using advanced AI tools for precision, jewelry design has come a long way.
OpenAI cites Anthropic's compute constraints behind Claude Mythos delay
OpenAI has claimed a major advantage over rival AI start-up Anthropic, citing its early investment in computing resources.
'Biggest consumer fraud ever': Telegram CEO slams WhatsApp's encryption claims
A fierce privacy battle has erupted in the messaging world, with tech titans Telegram's Pavel Durov and Elon Musk questioning WhatsApp's encryption claims.
YouTube Premium gets costlier: Check new subscription rates
YouTube has quietly raised the prices of its Premium subscription in the US, leaving many subscribers surprised.
For a mindful workspace, use these AI tools
In today's fast-paced work environments, AI tools are revolutionizing how we organize our workspace by mixing productivity-boosting actions with mental wellness practices.
Want a sustainable workspace? AI can help
Green offices emphasize minimizing their carbon footprint through efficient energy consumption, waste reduction, and sustainable practices.