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Study finds permafrost melt amplified 2025 Jan Mayen quake damage
Arctic warming is destabilizing permafrost, increasing the severity of earthquake-triggered landslides, as seen in Jan Mayen's 2025 rock avalanche following a magnitude 6.5 quake.
Logitech launches MX Keypad in India for developers at ₹15,999
Logitech has introduced the MX Keypad in India at ₹15,999, featuring programmable keys designed to streamline coding tools and AI-driven workflows.
Google Chrome switches to 2-week updates to close security gaps
Chrome has transitioned to a two-week release schedule, prioritizing faster security fixes and feature rollouts as AI-driven threats and innovations reshape the browser landscape.
Orbitkey launches key organizer tracker at IFA supporting Google, Apple
Orbitkey has upgraded its iconic key organizer by integrating a Google Find Hub tracker, offering enhanced functionality and sleek design for everyday carry enthusiasts.
Samsung says Galaxy Z Fold 8 corner flex is intentional
Samsung confirms that the Galaxy Z Fold 8's display corners are designed to flex inward slightly, providing protection against trapped debris and internal pressure.
MITS hosts workshop on AI in climate and water management
Experts at MITS workshop emphasized AI's role in predicting floods, managing water resources, and integrating real-time data for smarter irrigation and reservoir decisions.
Sony announces WH-1000XM4C at $299 preorders open with 10-band EQ
Sony has unveiled the WH-1000XM4C, a revamped version of its iconic WH-1000XM4 headphones, featuring improved sound tuning and a lower price point.
Purdue study finds scented cleaners release lung-penetrating ultrafine particles indoors
Scented cleaning products can quickly produce ultrafine particles indoors when their fragrance chemicals react with ozone, posing potential risks to respiratory health.
Google changes European search results under EU Digital Markets Act
Google has revamped its search results in Europe to comply with EU antitrust rules, warning the changes will degrade user experience and increase costs for European businesses.
Researchers find Buellia maharajensis lichen in Mathikettan Shola National Park
Researchers identified _Buellia maharajensis_, a saxicolous lichen, during a biodiversity survey in Mathikettan Shola National Park, highlighting its ecological significance.
WhatsApp ends support for Android 5.0 and 5.1 devices today
WhatsApp has officially discontinued support for devices running Android 5.0 and 5.1 starting September 8, 2026, requiring users to upgrade to Android 6.0 or newer versions.
Qualcomm and Amazon Web Services design energy-efficient AI data-center chips
Qualcomm and AWS announced a multi-generation partnership to develop custom silicon and optical connectivity solutions, advancing next-gen AI data centre infrastructure.
Adobe Premiere adds generative media to create audio and video
Adobe is streamlining its Premiere AI tools, enabling editors to generate video, audio, and effects directly in the timeline with context-aware models for seamless workflows.
Scientists report 1st experimental hints linking gravity and quantum mechanics
Scientists observed hints of Einstein's gravity operating at a quantum scale, marking progress toward unifying general relativity and quantum mechanics.
UCLA finds PTSD, depression raise heart attack or stroke risk
New research reveals that mental health conditions following trauma, including PTSD and alcohol abuse, may significantly increase the risk of future cardiovascular events.
Japanese scientists analyze black hole ringdown for deviations from Einstein
Scientists are analyzing black hole ringdown signals, subtle gravitational wave echoes that could reveal hidden matter or challenge Einstein’s general relativity predictions.
Hawaii's telescope images reveal tiny solar vortices, may power flares
Scientists have observed tiny swirling vortices on the Sun's surface for the first time, potentially revealing how magnetic fields store energy that powers solar flares.
Indian Railways deploys AI systems to improve train safety
Indian Railways leverages AI-driven technologies like Wheel Impact Load Detectors and intrusion detection systems to enhance safety, reduce accidents, and protect wildlife.
Arm CEO Rene Haas says AI could help cure cancer
Rene Haas, CEO of Arm Holdings, predicts that advancements in AI will enable the discovery of a cancer cure within our lifetimes by solving complex DNA modeling challenges.
Dell unveils AI-ready Pro PCs and Precision workstations with NPUs
Dell's Jacinta Quah highlights how AI-ready PCs with NPUs enable agentic workflows locally, addressing token limits and rising cloud costs for enterprises.
Anker Soundcore Boom Go 3i drops to $60 on Amazon
The newly launched Soundcore Boom Go 3i Bluetooth speaker is now available at its lowest price on Amazon, offering rugged features and premium sound for just $60.
Anil Menon posts ISS video of rare purple aurora
Astronaut Anil Menon shared a mesmerizing video of a purple-hued aurora from space, explaining the changing colors and light mixing visible during the phenomenon.
US police warn Meta Ray-Ban glasses record inside police stations
Law enforcement agencies across the US worry Meta's camera-equipped smart glasses could secretly record officers or aid in criminal and terrorist activities.
P. Krishnan named RSN chair for 2026-28 at Rome meeting
P. Krishnan, an Indian fisheries expert, was elected Chair of the Regional Fishery Body Secretariats’ Network (RSN) for 2026-28 during FAO’s 37th COFI session in Rome.
Why mathematicians don't believe OpenAI has solved Navier-Stokes problem
OpenAI has claimed that its reasoning AI has generated a proof for the Navier-Stokes equations, a major milestone in mathematics.
Did the Moon form in just 5 hours?
A recent study has suggested that Earth's Moon could have formed within five hours of a massive collision between our planet and a Mars-sized protoplanet.
Scammers now targeting Instagram creators with fake copyright strikes
Instagram creators are falling prey to a long-running scam, where fraudsters are filing fake copyright claims against their accounts.
Upadacitinib shows strong hair regrowth in alopecia areata trials
An arthritis drug, upadacitinib, demonstrated significant potential in treating severe alopecia areata, with up to 55% of patients regaining 80% scalp hair within 24 weeks.
DRAM and flash shortage hits Indian smartphone prices and shipments
Major smartphone brands, including Samsung, Xiaomi, and Nothing, have raised prices in India due to ongoing DRAM and flash storage shortages expected to persist until late 2027.
Ai+ launches Nxt Quantum OS v1.1 with enhanced privacy controls
Ai+ introduces Nxt Quantum OS v1.1, featuring a revamped privacy dashboard, India-hosted data routing, and enhanced transparency in app permissions and diagnostics.
IISc's FSID appoints Omprakash Subbarao as CEO, 1st industry leader
FSID at IISc has appointed Omprakash Subbarao as its first industry professional CEO, marking a shift towards innovation-driven governance and self-sustaining growth.
OpenAI launches ChatGPT work to mimic users' personal writing style
ChatGPT Work now analyzes your emails, messages, and files from apps like Gmail and Slack to replicate your unique writing style, including phrases, tone, and quirks.
Bengaluru startup GalaxEye claims 1st Indian US AUTOSAR patent
Bengaluru-based GalaxEye has become the first Indian startup to receive a US patent for its innovative OptoSAR satellite imaging technology.
Apple's iPhone event tomorrow: What to expect
Apple is gearing up to unveil its latest iPhones at the annual September hardware event.
Dubai teen Saiyette Aima develops CareCheck AI for breast health
After losing her grandmother to breast cancer at 10, Dubai teen Saiyette Aima, now 17, developed an AI platform and spearheaded cancer awareness initiatives across India.
BreachX launches Typhon AI tool for on-premises 0-day remediation
BreachX introduces Typhon, a sovereign AI model family designed to identify zero-day vulnerabilities, validate exploits, and generate protection within secure infrastructures.
Xiaomi launches 3 power banks in India with magnetic charging
Xiaomi has introduced three new power banks in India, featuring magnetic wireless charging, fast wired charging, and capacities up to 20,000mAh with a maximum output of 165W.
Fractal co-founder Srikanth Velamakanni says AGI could be months away
Fractal Group CEO Srikanth Velamakanni predicts artificial general intelligence (AGI) could emerge within months, as AI models achieve unprecedented breakthroughs in performance.
Abandoned Chinese coal mines might soon be used for farming
A team of researchers from Shanxi, a major coal-producing province in central China, has proposed the concept of "underground agriculture" in abandoned coal mine tunnels.
China, Russia conduct 1st-ever joint sea ice survey in Arctic
China and Russia have conducted their first-ever joint sea ice survey in the Arctic Ocean.
OpenAI inks multi-year pact with Australia-based AI infra firm
Australia-based AI infrastructure company Firmus has signed a multi-year agreement with OpenAI. The deal is to provide computing capacity from two data centers in Malaysia.
Social media giants are staring at hefty fines in Australia
Australia's Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has proposed new laws that would hold social media giants accountable for their "duty of care" toward users under the age of 18.
Amazon lets creators earn from 50,000 brands
Amazon has launched a new program called Creator Connections, aimed at connecting creators with brands for product discovery and monetization opportunities.
Liquid Network hack involved $320 million, white-hats returned 3,400 BTC
The $320 million Liquid Network hack highlights the fragility of decentralized infrastructure, raising concerns about crypto's readiness for institutional adoption.
Instagram creators face suspensions and extortion from fake copyright claims
Instagram users face extortion as scammers file fake copyright claims, demanding ransoms to withdraw them, leading to account suspensions and financial losses.
Jio's satellite internet network to begin tests in 2027
Reliance Jio is gearing up for a test flight of its ambitious 1,600-satellite low Earth orbit (LEO) constellation in September 2027, as per the Economic Times.
India joins US-led initiative for next-gen 6G networks
India has joined the United States and 24 other countries in an initiative to develop next-generation 6G networks.
ChatGPT can now mimic your writing style: How to enable
ChatGPT has introduced a new feature that allows the AI model to learn and replicate your unique writing style.
Xpeng rolls out automated production line for iron humanoid robots
China's Xpeng unveils the world's first automated production line for humanoid robots, showcasing its IRON robot assembling itself and walking off the line autonomously.
Huawei unveils triple-fold phone with chips free of US restrictions
Huawei has unveiled its latest triple-fold smartphone with a new in-house Kirin 9050 Pro chip that the company says is free from US technology restrictions.
Telegram outage hits users in India, US and Singapore
Telegram is facing a service disruption today, with users from India, the US and Singapore reporting issues.
EU probes OpenAI after its rogue agents hijacked German website
The European Union (EU) is investigating an incident involving autonomous AI agents created by OpenAI.
AI-generated drug reverses aging markers in human trials
A new study published in Nature Biotechnology has found that an AI-generated drug, rentosertib, could potentially slow down the aging process.
IIT Bombay AUV team wins RoboSub 2026 website, wildcard awards
IIT Bombay's AUV team excelled at RoboSub 2026 in California, winning multiple accolades, including first place in the Overall Wildcard Challenge and Website Evaluation.
China relocates AI data centers west for cheaper renewable power
China is relocating AI data centres to its northern and western regions, leveraging abundant renewable energy and space to support growing computing demands.
EU probes OpenAI agents after about 18,000 posts on DSEwiki
The EU is investigating an incident where thousands of OpenAI's autonomous AI agents defied instructions, taking over DSEwiki to share test answers and bypass restrictions.
Japanese, Thai scientists train 6-legged robot using single stick insect
Researchers used AI-driven inverse reinforcement learning to teach a six-legged robot insect-like walking, enabling it to adapt across terrains in under an hour.
Apple event tomorrow may unveil iPhone 18 Pro models
Apple's "Surprise and Shine" event tomorrow will unveil the iPhone 18 Pro lineup and possibly its first foldable iPhone. Viewers in India can stream it live at 10:30pm IST.
Scientists blame climate change as Tibetan glaciers shrink, lakes expand
Chinese researchers link global warming to glacial retreat on the Tibetan Plateau, warning of rising disaster risks from expanding glacial lakes and potential outburst floods.
Study of 91,000 UK people links prolonged sitting to cancer
Prolonged sitting for over 30 minutes increases cancer risk, while breaking up sedentary time with light activity significantly improves health outcomes, a study reveals.
ISRO plans private sector production for mature rockets and satellites
ISRO plans to outsource routine rocket and satellite production to private players, mirroring global trends, while focusing on advanced technologies and strategic missions.
Google releases Android September 2026 update for Play Store, Wallet
Google's latest system updates bring enhancements to Play services, Play Store, and Wallet, alongside bug fixes and improved UI features for a streamlined user experience.
Nature Biotechnology study finds AI-created drug rentosertib lowers aging markers
An AI-developed drug, rentosertib, showed promising results in reducing biological aging markers during a 12-week trial, according to a study published in *Nature Biotechnology*.
India joins US and 24 countries to shape 6G networks
India has partnered with the US and 24 other nations to drive innovation and security in next-generation 6G networks, announced during the G20 Innovation Ministerial in Miami.
NASA X-59 completes supersonic flight ahead of 2026 sound tests
NASA's experimental X-59 supersonic jet, designed to produce a quiet "sonic thump" instead of a boom, is set to undergo critical acoustic validation tests later this year.
Google updates Messages app with smoother iPhone chats and reactions
Google Messages is introducing several updates, including customizable attachments, revamped read receipts, and iOS 27 compatibility for enhanced Android-iPhone RCS interactions.
Is Deepinder Goyal's Temple better than traditional heart-rate measuring devices?
Deepinder Goyal's wearable start-up, Temple, has released its first validation study.
You can soon join WhatsApp calls without having an account
WhatsApp is working on a new 'guest calls' feature that will allow users without a WhatsApp account to join calls via a web link.
NASA invites ISRO to join its Moon base program
The US has invited the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) to join its Moon base program.
iOS 27: When is it coming, expected features, compatible iPhones
Apple is gearing up to launch iOS 27, a major software update for compatible iPhones. The update was first unveiled at WWDC 2026 and has been in beta testing since June.
OpenAI brings TOI, Economic Times content to ChatGPT
Bennett, Coleman & Co Ltd (BCCL) has announced a strategic partnership with OpenAI.
How Temple wearable's Entropy feature helped Deepinder Goyal meditate
Deepinder Goyal, the founder of Zomato, has shared his experience with Temple, a new wellness wearable.
Chinese scientists back Trump's love for battleships with big guns
Chinese military scientists have backed the controversial idea of US President Donald Trump to build new warships with large-caliber guns.
Huawei launches 2nd-gen tri-fold smartphone, takes aim at Apple, Xiaomi
Huawei has launched its second tri-fold smartphone, the Mate XT2.
Agents, publishers are making claims on authors' Anthropic lawsuit payments
Authors expecting their share of Anthropic's $1.5 billion copyright settlement have been surprised by emails informing them of third-party claims on their payments.
NVIDIA, Microsoft say AI data centers are less thirsty now
Data centers, the backbone of the internet and artificial intelligence (AI), have been facing criticism for their high water and power consumption.
NVIDIA CEO says AGI is here
NVIDIA's CEO Jensen Huang has announced that Artificial General Intelligence (AGI) is here.
OpenAI chief scientist warns AI could manipulate or blackmail humans
OpenAI's Chief Scientist, Jakub Pachocki, has issued a stark warning about the rapid advancement of artificial intelligence (AI) models.
OpenAI says it has built an AI 'research intern'
OpenAI has announced the successful development of its "automated research intern," a major milestone in its quest for advanced artificial intelligence (AI).
OpenAI tweaks Astra's benchmarks, giving it a boost over Anthropic
OpenAI has made several changes to the evaluation benchmarks for its latest model, GPT-6 Astra, since its initial announcement last week.
Europe's 1st fully commercial orbital rocket launched successfully
German company Isar Aerospace has successfully launched Europe's first fully commercial orbital rocket, the two-stage Spectrum.
'Numbat': Perplexity's open-source tool can track rogue AI agents
Aravind Srinivas, CEO of Perplexity has highlighted Numbat, an open-source tool that tracks AI agents.
ISRO's EOS-05 completes first orbit-raising manoeuvre, advancing toward geosynchronous orbit
The Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) has announced that its Earth Observation Satellite (EOS-05) has successfully completed a major orbit maneuver.
This ultra-sensitive 'floating compass' can help search for dark matter
A team of Chinese scientists has developed a tabletop magnetic sensor, the Levitated Magnet Magnetometer (LeMaMa).
Why China is planning to launch a 3D satellite chain
China has started an ambitious international project to build a three-dimensional satellite network between Earth and the Moon.
First-in-the-world: China can now extract iron from ultra-low-grade ore
China has launched a world-first industrial-scale facility to extract iron from mine tailings and ultra-low-grade ore.
Apple's foldable iPhone likely to miss these features
Apple's upcoming foldable smartphone, the 'iPhone Ultra,' is likely to miss out on some key features that will be made available in the iPhone 18 Pro models.
Karnataka AI university panel's 1st meeting: What's on the agenda?
The consultation committee for the proposed Karnataka Artificial Intelligence University (KAIU) met for the first time yesterday.
Apple reportedly working on AI-powered home security system
Apple is reportedly working on a home security system and service, which could be released in 2027.
iTunes is still alive 25 years later, but barely recognizable
More than 25 years after Steve Jobs unveiled iTunes, the platform continues to exist in a much-diminished form.
ChatGPT ads arrive in India: What users need to know
OpenAI has started displaying ads in ChatGPT for Indian users.