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Android 17 Beta 1 is now available for download
Google has launched Android 17 Beta 1 for Pixel devices, introducing new features and performance improvements as part of its Canary strategy.
NASA's SPHEREx telescope spots organic molecules on comet 3I/ATLAS
NASA's SPHEREx space telescope detected methanol, cyanide and methane, key ingredients for life, in interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS during its December 2025 flyby.
How AI is helping India keep its satellites safe
Artificial Intelligence is transforming space domain awareness, enabling autonomous satellite operations and facilitating the shift of data centres to orbital platforms.
Google celebrates Valentine's Day with DIY-themed Doodle
Google has dedicated its latest Doodle to Valentine's Day, a day celebrated on February 14 every year.
OpenAI disbands its AI alignment team
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has disbanded the mission alignment team, following the dissolution of the superalignment and AGI readiness teams.
Airbnb is using AI to improve search and trip planning
Airbnb plans to incorporate artificial intelligence (AI) features into its app, aiming to improve user search, trip planning, and customer support.
Google's Valentine's Day doodle is all about homemade gifts
On Valentine's Day 2026, Google Doodle commemorates the thought and effort behind handmade gifts, celebrating the intentionality of old-school love.
PaperBanana: AI tool creates research diagrams in minutes
Meet PaperBanana, an AI tool revolutionizing academic publishing by automating the creation of research diagrams and charts.
Elon Musk's AI firm sued over unpermitted power plant
Elon Musk's AI company, xAI, faces a second lawsuit from the NAACP for allegedly emitting toxic pollutants from its datacenters.
Rare 'ring of fire' solar eclipse on February 17
The first solar eclipse of 2026, a dramatic "Ring of Fire," will be best viewed from Antarctica, giving penguins an exclusive front-row seat.
Mark your calendars for 'ring of fire' solar eclipse
The first solar eclipse of 2026 will exclusively illuminate Antarctica, providing a unique spectacle for the continent's penguins and research stations.
Astronomers find 'ringed' companion to dimmest star ever observed
A distant star's extreme dimming has led scientists to suspect either a massive exoplanet or a 'failed star' brown dwarf as the cause.
'Losing a friend': Internet mourns death of GPT-4o, GPT-4.1
OpenAI's decision to retire its infamous GPT-4o model has sparked a user-led movement, #Keep4o, protesting the loss of their AI companions.
OpenAI uses ChatGPT to catch leaks about its internal matters
OpenAI is reportedly using a custom version of ChatGPT to identify employees leaking confidential company information, by analyzing internal documents and communications.
NSIL partners with GalaxEye for satellite data distribution
In a first, state-owned company NewSpace India Limited (Nsil) has partnered with Bengaluru-based start-up GalaxEye to distribute satellite data.
Sony's WH-1000XM6 headphones get a new Sand Pink color
Sony's top-rated WH-1000XM6 over-ear headphones are now available in a new 'Sand Pink' color, offering the same high-end sound and noise cancellation features.
OpenAI's Codex Spark can code 15x faster than existing models
OpenAI has launched a new AI model, GPT-5.3-Codex-Spark, to revolutionize coding.
NASA's new satellites to study climate change's impact on Earth
NASA has announced the selection of two new Earth observation missions, STRIVE and EDGE, under its Earth System Explorers Program.
NASA's Crew-12 astronauts on their way to space station
SpaceX has successfully launched NASA's Crew-12 mission to the International Space Station (ISS).
OpenAI retires GPT-4o and other models today
OpenAI is retiring some of its AI models, including GPT-4o, GPT-4.1, GPT-4.1 mini, and OpenAI o4-mini from ChatGPT today.
30,000 engineers at NVIDIA adopt AI to boost coding speed
NVIDIA, the leading tech giant behind the global AI revolution, has embraced artificial intelligence (AI) in a big way.
Apple's smarter Siri still on track for 2026 launch
Apple has confirmed that its much-anticipated upgrade to Siri, the company's digital assistant, is still on track for a 2026 launch.
Leak reveals Apple iPhone 17e design and hardware
Apple is gearing up to take on Google's Pixel 10a with its upcoming iPhone 17e.
Pinterest claims it outpaces ChatGPT in search volume
After a disappointing fourth-quarter performance, Pinterest's CEO Bill Ready has drawn a comparison between the platform and popular AI chatbot ChatGPT.
Spotify says developers haven't coded since December, thanks to AI
Spotify has revealed that its best developers have not written a single line of code since December 2025.
'Misanthropic and evil': Musk slams Anthropic after $30B funding round
Elon Musk, the billionaire entrepreneur and CEO of SpaceX, xAI, and Tesla, has slammed AI company Anthropic after it announced a massive $30 billion funding round at a post-money valuation of $380 billion.
SpaceX set to launch Crew-12 mission to ISS today
SpaceX is gearing up to launch its Crew-12 mission to the International Space Station (ISS) at 3:45pm IST today.
Google Docs can now read your documents aloud
Google Docs has introduced a new feature, audio summaries, powered by its advanced Gemini AI.
Amazon Ring drops police tech partnership over mass surveillance fears
Ring, the Amazon-owned home security company, has canceled its partnership with Flock Safety. The decision comes after widespread criticism of the collaboration.
YouTube rolls out native app for Apple Vision Pro
YouTube has launched a dedicated app for the Apple Vision Pro headset, two years after its initial release.
OpenAI accuses DeepSeek of AI model plagiarism
OpenAI, the company behind ChatGPT, has accused Chinese artificial intelligence (AI) start-up DeepSeek of free-riding on its capabilities and using unauthorized methods.
NVIDIA app turns your Amazon Fire TV into gaming console
NVIDIA has launched its GeForce NOW app for the Amazon Fire TV Stick, making it easier than ever to stream PC games directly onto your television.
Sony WF-1000XM6 debuts at $330: A new benchmark for earbuds?
Sony has officially launched its new flagship wireless earbuds, the WF-1000XM6.
How OpenAI built an AI model without NVIDIA chips
OpenAI has released a lightweight version of its coding tool, Codex. The latest model, GPT-5.3-Codex-Spark, is designed for faster inference and is powered by a dedicated chip from Cerebras.
'Ring of fire' solar eclipse next week: How to watch
In 2026, skywatchers will be treated to two spectacular solar eclipses.
English may become the most powerful programming language: NVIDIA CEO
NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang has said that English could be the most powerful programming language of the future.
AI could replace white-collar jobs in a year, Microsoft warns
Mustafa Suleyman, the head of Microsoft's AI team, has warned that artificial intelligence (AI) could soon take over a majority of white-collar jobs.
Google to make online search, shopping more conversational with AI
Google is planning to significantly change the way we search and shop online by 2026.
2 celestial events to light up sky on February 19
On February 19, 2026, skywatchers will be treated to two celestial events.
AI may soon decode human genome, says expert
Pushmeet Kohli, Vice President of Research at Google DeepMind, has said that artificial intelligence (AI) could be the key to cracking the human genome.
This AI gadget scolds people smoking in public spaces
A techie from Bengaluru has developed an innovative AI-powered device that detects smoking in public spaces.
Apple's new tool makes switching from iPhone to Android easier
Apple has released its latest iOS 26.3 update, making it easier for users to switch from an iPhone to an Android phone.
Google releases first Android 17 beta
Google has released the first beta of its upcoming Android 17 operating system.
India cracks down on deepfakes. Can Big Tech meet deadline?
India has set a new deadline for social media platforms to tackle illegal AI-generated content.
TikTok launches 'Local Feed' in US to serve location-based content
TikTok has launched a new feature called "Local Feed" in the US.
'Unpreventable manipulation': OpenAI researcher quits over ChatGPT ads
AI researcher Zoe Hitzig, who recently quit OpenAI, has raised concerns over the potential introduction of advertising into ChatGPT.
Apple patches critical zero-day flaw exploited in sophisticated attacks
Apple has released security updates to patch a critical zero-day vulnerability, CVE-2026-20700, that was exploited in highly sophisticated attacks against specific individuals.
China moves closer to Moon landing with new spacecraft test
China has successfully conducted a low-altitude abort test of its next-generation Mengzhou ("Dream Vessel") capsule.
Uber Eats' new AI feature can fill your grocery cart
Uber Eats has launched a new AI feature called "Cart Assistant," aimed at simplifying and speeding up the process of filling grocery carts.
NASA, SpaceX's Crew-12 mission to launch tomorrow
NASA and SpaceX have postponed the launch of their Crew-12 mission to February 13.
Russia attempts to block WhatsApp to push state-backed app Max
The Russian government has attempted to "fully block" WhatsApp in a bid to push users toward its state-sponsored communications app, Max.
X offers 50% discount on premium subscription: Check new rates
Elon Musk's social media platform, X, is giving a massive 50% discount on its Premium subscription plans in India.