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India's new smartphone rules spark pushback from Apple, Samsung
India's new smartphone security proposal, requiring tech firms to share source code and maintain user activity logs, faces criticism over potential privacy violations.
Google's January update gives Pixel 10 a real boost
Google's latest security patch brings significant GPU-related fixes to its Pixel 10 series, addressing performance issues that have plagued users for months.
Salesforce's new Slackbot: Smarter, faster, more helpful
Salesforce has unveiled a new AI-powered Slackbot, designed to simplify navigation and perform tasks like scheduling meetings, providing a more personalized user experience.
Brazil tells WhatsApp to pause ban on 3rd-party AI chatbots
Brazil's competition watchdog has ordered Meta to suspend its policy prohibiting third-party AI chatbots on WhatsApp, pending an anti-competition investigation.
Shocker: This bird in US evolved during the COVID-19 pandemic
A recent study has found that the dark-eyed junco songbird underwent rapid evolution during the COVID-19 pandemic.
TN building India's 1st sovereign AI park with ₹10,000cr investment
The Tamil Nadu government has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Bengaluru-based Sarvam AI to set up India's first full-stack Sovereign AI Park.
Indian Railways to restrict online ticket booking to Aadhaar users
From January 12, 2026, Aadhaar-authenticated users gain priority access on the first day of the Advanced Reservation Period (ARP) for general ticket bookings on IRCTC.
Common pesticide nearly triples Parkinson's risk, UCLA study finds
New research reveals that long-term exposure to the pesticide chlorpyrifos, commonly used in US agriculture, significantly increases the risk of developing Parkinson's disease.
When and how to watch the 'great comet of 2026'
Comet C/2025 R3 (Pan-STARRS) is an icy comet discovered in September 2025 by the Pan-STARRS survey telescope in Hawaii.
Royal Enfield bikes roll into BGMI: Ride the Bullet 350 and GT 650
Krafton India and Royal Enfield have partnered to introduce iconic motorcycles, Bullet 350 and Continental GT 650, into the Battlegrounds Mobile India (BGMI) game.
PhonePe's new HDFC Ultimo credit card: 10% cashback on daily spends
PhonePe, in partnership with HDFC, has introduced a co-branded credit card, the HDFC Ultimo. The card offers cashback rewards focused on everyday spending.
Scientists finally snap photos of a mysterious deep-sea whale
Scientists have successfully photographed the elusive ginkgo-toothed beaked whale, solving a 60-year mystery linked to the unidentified deep-sea signal, BW43.
'Ring of Fire' solar eclipse in February: When to watch
A rare annular solar eclipse will occur on February 17, 2026. This type of eclipse produces the striking "Ring of Fire" effect.
WhatsApp's new beta makes stickers way easier to use
WhatsApp is testing a new feature in its latest iOS beta version that could simplify and speed up the process of sharing stickers.
UAE, Singapore top global AI adoption charts
The United Arab Emirates, Singapore, Norway, Ireland and France lead in adopting artificial intelligence (AI), with South Korea being the fastest-growing market.
OpenAI readies 'Sweetpea' to rival Apple AirPods with AI tech
OpenAI is gearing up to take on Apple's AirPods with its own AI-powered device, codenamed "Sweetpea."
Nothing's latest ANC headphones offer 100-hour battery, priced at ₹7,000
Nothing's sub-brand CMF has launched its Headphone Pro model in India.
CMF by Nothing drops Headphone Pro at ₹6,999 (intro price)
CMF by Nothing is set to launch its CMF Headphone Pro in India, boasting a massive 100-hour battery life and an exclusive introductory price of ₹6,999.
CMF by Nothing drops affordable over-ear headphones with ANC
CMF, a sub-brand of Nothing, has launched its first overhead headphones, the CMF Headphone Pro, targeting budget and entry segment buyers in India.
For ₹2cr, you can now book a hotel on Moon
A company called GRU Space has announced its plan to build a series of increasingly complex habitats on the Moon. The final product will be a hotel modeled after San Francisco's Palace of the Fine Arts.
No upfront payment required for H200 AI chips, says NVIDIA
NVIDIA has clarified that it doesn't require an upfront payment for its H200 chips.
Apple App Store developers have earned $550B since 2008
Apple has announced that developers on its App Store have collectively earned a whopping $550 billion since the platform's inception in 2008.
Meta announces 'Meta Compute' initiative to supercharge AI infrastructure
Meta, the tech giant led by Mark Zuckerberg, is doubling down on its investment in artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure.
UK to enforce law that criminalizes making sexual deepfakes
The UK government is set to enforce a law that criminalizes the creation of non-consensual intimate images, including sexual deepfakes.
WhatsApp will soon need keys for chatting without sharing numbers
WhatsApp is working on a feature that will let you start conversations without sharing your phone number.
You can finally remove Copilot from Windows 11 (if you want)
Microsoft is finally allowing users to remove, not just disable, the less popular AI feature Copilot from Windows 11 PCs, a change spotted in the latest beta version.
'Great Comet of 2026' to dazzle night sky—when and where to see
The comet C/2025 R3, potentially visible to the naked eye, is set to dazzle skywatchers in April 2026. This rare celestial event could offer a truly memorable spectacle worldwide.
Mars might be shaping Earth's climate—seriously
A recent study reveals that Mars subtly influences Earth's climate and ice ages through its gravitational pull on our planet's orbit and axial tilt.
Musk slams Apple-Google AI deal, warns of 'unreasonable power'
Elon Musk has slammed Apple's new AI partnership with Google, saying that it gives too much power to the latter.
OpenAI acquires healthtech start-up Torch for $100 million
OpenAI has acquired healthcare start-up, Torch, in a deal reported to be valued at about $100 million in equity according to some media reports.
Pentagon integrates Grok AI as Musk's chatbot faces global criticism
The US Department of Defense has announced its plan to integrate Elon Musk's artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot, Grok, into its network.
Anthropic debuts Cowork, an AI agent for everyday computing tasks
Anthropic has launched a new feature called Cowork, designed to simplify general office work.
Apple picks Google's Gemini for AI-powered Siri upgrade
Apple has announced a partnership with Google to enhance its artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities, including a major upgrade of Siri.
SpaceX Crew-11 making early return from ISS after medical emergency
Four astronauts from SpaceX Crew-11 are set to return to Earth this week, four months ahead of schedule, due to an unspecified medical concern of a crew member, according to NASA.
Mark Cuban warns businesses about 'AI divide'
American billionaire Mark Cuban warns business leaders about potential risks of artificial intelligence, particularly the inadvertent exposure of valuable intellectual property.
'Ghost particles' may hold key to cosmic mystery
A recent study suggests that neutrinos, or 'ghost particles', may interact with dark matter, potentially resolving a significant cosmological puzzle.
Scientists recreate ancient cannabis enzymes to trace THC, CBD origins
Scientists at Wageningen University have resurrected extinct cannabis enzymes, shedding light on the evolutionary origins of bioactive compounds like THC and CBD.
Pentagon to use Elon Musk's AI chatbot Grok despite controversies
The Pentagon is integrating Elon Musk's AI chatbot, Grok, into its network despite recent global backlash over the bot's misuse.
SpaceX launches 29 new Starlink satellites into orbit
On Monday, Jan. 12, 2026, SpaceX successfully launched 29 Starlink satellites from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida using a Falcon 9 rocket.
Amazon just bought Bee, a smart wearable for your clothes
Amazon expands its AI portfolio with the acquisition of Bee, a wearable device designed to record conversations and learn user patterns.
Meta's big AI move: 'Meta Compute' is here
Meta's CEO, Mark Zuckerberg, has announced the launch of Meta Compute, a new project aimed at significantly expanding the company's AI infrastructure.
Google Gemini's image generator hits 1 billion creations in 2 months
In less than two months, users of the Gemini app globally have created 1 billion images using the Nano Banana Pro model.
'Poison fountain': Insiders try to trip up AI with bad data
Engineers from major US AI companies have launched "Poison Fountain", a project designed to disrupt the functionality of AI systems by feeding them poisoned training data.
Anthropic's CoPilot: AI help, no coding needed
Anthropic has launched Cowork, a user-friendly version of Claude Code. The tool is currently available to Max subscribers only.
MTA wants AI to watch NYC subways for safety
The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) is considering tech proposals to use artificial intelligence in monitoring subway and bus safety threats in real-time.
Meet 2025 MN45: The fastest-spinning asteroid ever found
Astronomers have discovered an unusually fast-spinning asteroid, 2025 MN45, which rotates every minute and 53 seconds, defying theories about asteroid structural integrity.
IIT-Madras develops advanced artillery shells with 50% longer range
The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras has made a major breakthrough in defense technology by developing ramjet-assisted 155mm artillery shells.
This massive 2,300-foot asteroid spins every 2 minutes!
A group of ultra-fast-rotating asteroids has been discovered in the solar system, with one of them spinning at an unprecedented speed.
Sarvam, other AI start-ups to showcase models at IndiaAI Summit
Bengaluru-based artificial intelligence (AI) start-up Sarvam is likely to unveil its foundational model at the upcoming IndiaAI Impact Summit.
Will AI end the 'traffic era' for news sites?
A recent report from the Reuters Institute for the Study of Journalism has revealed that media companies are bracing for a major decline in web traffic over the next three years.
Apple may debut iPhone 17e next month: What to expect
Apple's next budget-friendly smartphone, the iPhone 17e, is expected to launch as early as next month.
Nothing to soon open its first flagship store in India
Nothing, the tech company founded by Carl Pei, has announced plans to open its first global flagship store in India.
India is the most targeted country for mobile malware attacks
India has been identified as the most targeted country for mobile malware attacks, according to Zscaler's latest ThreatLabz 2025 Mobile, IoT, and OT Threat Report.
Deepfake scams are on the rise: How to stay alert
The State Bank of India (SBI) has issued a warning to its customers about the rising threat of deepfake scams.
Apple's AI‑powered Siri expected to debut by April
Apple's much-anticipated AI-powered Siri could be making its debut as early as late March or early April this year, according to 9to5Mac.
Samsung Galaxy users get exclusive Stranger Things theme and wallpapers
Samsung and Netflix have joined forces to celebrate the final season of "Stranger Things."
Meta blocks 500,000+ accounts under Australia's under-16 social media ban
Meta has deactivated over half a million accounts across Facebook, Instagram, and Threads.
Gemini AI can now shop on Walmart and Shopify
Google has announced a major expansion of shopping capabilities within its AI chatbot, Gemini.
NASA prepares urgent ISS crew evacuation this week: Know why
NASA and SpaceX are preparing for an early return of the Crew-11 mission from the International Space Station (ISS).
WhatsApp now suggests stickers while you type your messages
WhatsApp has released a new update for its iOS app, bringing the version number to 26.1.10.72.
Centre rejects report on mandatory smartphone source code sharing
The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) has dismissed a media report that claimed the Indian government was planning to force smartphone manufacturers like Apple and Samsung into sharing their proprietary source code.
Walmart expands drone delivery to 150 more stores
Wing, the Alphabet-owned company that provides drone delivery services for groceries, medicines, and hot lattes, is expanding its partnership with Walmart.
Meta urges Australia to rethink its under-16 social media ban
Meta, the tech giant led by billionaire Mark Zuckerberg, has called on the Australian government to reconsider its world-first ban on social media accounts for users under 16.
ISRO's PSLV-C62 mission fails after mid-flight anomaly
The Indian Space Research Organisation has encountered an anomaly during the PSLV-C62/EOS-N1 mission.
ISRO launches India's AI laboratory, orbital refueling demo on PSLV-C62
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has successfully launched its first mission of 2026 with the PSLV-C62 rocket carrying 16 satellites.
After Indonesia, Malaysia blocks Grok over obscene images
Malaysia has blocked access to Elon Musk's Grok chatbot after its image creation feature was widely misused to create pornographic and abusive content.
Anthropic launches Claude for Healthcare
Anthropic has unveiled a new service, Claude for Healthcare, to facilitate the use of its AI platform in the medical field, following a similar push by OpenAI.
India wants smartphone makers to share source code for security
The Indian government is mulling new security regulations for smartphones, including a proposal to make tech companies share their source code.
This Indian start-up is launching a satellite for in-orbit refueling
Chennai-based space start-up, OrbitAid Aerospace, is gearing up to launch AyulSAT, a pioneering satellite for in-orbit refueling.