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21 Aug 2026
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Astronomers propose 'black hole stars' as distinct early universe objects

Astronomers have identified a new class of celestial objects called black hole stars, which could help unravel long-standing mysteries about the early universe.

21 Aug 2026
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MIT researchers unveil 'Human operator' wearable moving hand with EMS

MIT researchers developed Human Operator, an AI-powered wearable prototype that uses electrical muscle stimulation to control hand movements, showcasing embodied AI possibilities.

21 Aug 2026
GitHub

Google's open AI models cross 1B downloads

Google's open-source artificial intelligence (AI) model, Gemma, has crossed the one billion downloads mark. The tech giant announced this achievement on social media, highlighting its vision for the Gemma family of models.

21 Aug 2026
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IndiGo website falters 2nd time this week, bookings affected

IndiGo's website encountered booking problems on Friday, displaying "No Data Available" during flight searches, marking its second online service disruption within a week.

21 Aug 2026
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Apple Music to label songs heavily created using artificial intelligence

Apple Music will introduce labels for AI-generated songs later this year, aiming to enhance transparency as the platform tackles the growing influx of AI-created content.

21 Aug 2026
Mark Zuckerberg

Meta's AI game-creation app, Pocket, now available in the US

Meta has launched its experimental vibe-coding gaming app, Pocket, for all US users. The app was first introduced in Brazil last month.

21 Aug 2026
TikTok

US senators demand explanation from TikTok for disabling safeguards

US Senators Marsha Blackburn and Richard Blumenthal have demanded an explanation from TikTok over a controversial experiment that disabled a safety feature for 15 million American users.

21 Aug 2026
Google

Want a better Google Discover feed? Just chat with AI

Google is gearing up to launch a new feature in its app that will let users customize their Discover feed.

21 Aug 2026
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Indian companies intensify tracking of AI spending as projects grow

As AI adoption scales, enterprises are shifting focus from experimentation to managing costs, token efficiency, and ROI, says Snowflake India’s Managing Director Vijayant Rai.

21 Aug 2026
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Anthropic offers businesses 30-day Claude data storage on own cloud

Anthropic is set to introduce a new system allowing enterprise customers to manage 30-day data retention on their own cloud infrastructure, enhancing control and security.

21 Aug 2026
Indian Government

India flags 3L URLs for illegal content in 5 months

The Indian government has flagged nearly three lakh URLs for removal from social media and online platforms between March and July 2026.

21 Aug 2026
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Apple may stagger iPhone 18 releases, non-Pro may be delayed

Apple may stagger the iPhone 18 series release, debuting Pro models in September while delaying the standard variant until early 2027, according to recent reports.

21 Aug 2026
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TikTok clip spurred discovery of Gangaichthys indonepalicus in Indo-Gangetic plains

A TikTok video from 2024 led scientists to uncover Gangaichthys indonepalicus, a translucent, subterranean earthworm eel species living in aquifers near the India-Nepal border.

21 Aug 2026
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Bipedal robot crashes during sprint training at Beijing Robot Olympics

A bipedal humanoid robot dramatically snapped in half after colliding with a cushioned wall during a high-speed sprint trial at the World Humanoid Robot Games in Beijing.

21 Aug 2026
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Nine tech giants face Chicago suits over AI voice use

Top tech firms face lawsuits in Illinois alleging violations of the Biometric Information Privacy Act (BIPA) for using recorded human voices without consent to train AI systems.

21 Aug 2026
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ISRO designs TPS to protect Gaganyaan astronauts during re-entry

The Gaganyaan crew module relies on a robust ablative thermal protection system to withstand scorching re-entry temperatures of up to 1,800°C.

21 Aug 2026
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Judge tosses espionage charges, Ding convicted of trade secret theft

A federal judge overturned part of Linwei Ding's conviction, citing insufficient evidence of intent to benefit China, while upholding charges of trade secret theft.

21 Aug 2026
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Dario Amodei and Demis Hasabis say AI could cure cancer

Silicon Valley leaders predict AI will cure cancer within a decade, but oncologists caution that biological complexity makes such timelines overly optimistic.

21 Aug 2026
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Elon Musk pushes Starlink to connect phones in Indian villages

Elon Musk's Starlink aims to provide satellite internet to India's underserved rural regions, addressing infrastructure challenges and expanding access beyond urban areas.

21 Aug 2026
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Tang Jie and Yang Zhilin drive China AI surge

Once teacher and student, Tang Jie and Yang Zhilin now lead China's AI surge, driving innovation through companies like Z.AI and Moonshot AI, rivaling U.S. tech giants.

21 Aug 2026
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New Jersey 15-year-old drops lawsuit against Meta, Google, Snap

A 15-year-old girl ended her lawsuit against Meta, Google, and Snap, alleging social media addiction and mental health harm. TikTok had previously settled her claims.

21 Aug 2026
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Stakeholders at MeitY meeting call for safety by design rules

A MeitY consultation emphasized the need for "safety by design" standards and broader regulatory measures to protect children online, moving beyond content takedown policies.

21 Aug 2026
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New study finds India satellite launches cost $13,302 per kg

India's satellite launch costs, at $13,302/kg in 2025, are the highest globally, over four times that of the US. Private players like Skyroot face challenges in reducing expenses.

21 Aug 2026
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Google Home update gives Gemini exact kelvin lighting control

Google Home's latest update introduces voice control for precise light color temperature adjustments, letting users set their favorite kelvin rating effortlessly.

21 Aug 2026
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China will launch Chang'e-7 to Shackleton Crater on August 24

China's Chang'e-7 moon probe, launching this weekend, aims to revolutionize lunar science with its integrated orbiter, lander, rover, and hopper targeting the moon's south pole.

21 Aug 2026
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Google adds Gemini intelligence 'Personalized suggestions' to Pixel 11 Gboard

Google’s Pixel 11 series introduces Gboard’s Gemini Intelligence-powered “Personalized suggestions,” offering tailored draft rewrites and smart replies based on user context.

21 Aug 2026
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Powerful El Nino in Pacific could make 2027 extremely hot

A powerful El Nino is developing, potentially reaching record strength and amplifying global temperatures, with scientists predicting 2027 could set a new heat record.

21 Aug 2026
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Meta faces states' accusations of hooking children in federal trial

The federal child safety trial against Meta, involving four states, wrapped its first week with whistleblower testimony and allegations of harmful practices targeting children.

21 Aug 2026
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SpaceX delays Starship tower catch test for a few months

SpaceX's first attempt to catch Starship's upper stage with its launch tower has been delayed, with Elon Musk projecting the milestone to occur in a few months.

21 Aug 2026
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Google adds 'Preferred Sources' button to help publishers recover traffic

Google introduces a "Preferred Sources" button for publishers, enabling readers to highlight trusted sites and boosting visibility across Search, Discover, and News platforms.

21 Aug 2026
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NVIDIA rolls out China-specific language chip using licensed Groq technology

Nvidia is shipping a modified AI chip tailored for China, aiming to navigate US export restrictions and address the country’s computing capacity shortage.

21 Aug 2026
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Edward Kang, 17, wins $175,000 for RetinaMind autism ADHD detector

Edward Kang, a 17-year-old from New Jersey, created RetinaMind, an AI tool analyzing retinal images for autism and ADHD, earning him $175,000 in awards.

21 Aug 2026
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Pew Research finds 35% of web pages since ChatGPT AI-written

Over one-third of web pages published since ChatGPT’s 2022 launch exhibit signs of AI authorship, according to a 2026 Pew Research study analyzing recent online content trends.

21 Aug 2026
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NVIDIA to ship China AI chip under US export rules

Nvidia aims to ship a new AI chip tailored for Chinese customers by year-end, complying with US export restrictions, as it navigates China's competitive AI inference market.

21 Aug 2026
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Greg Brockman guides OpenAI through executive departures ahead of IPO

Greg Brockman, OpenAI's president and cofounder, has quietly risen to become the company's operational leader amid executive departures and strategic shifts ahead of its IPO.

21 Aug 2026
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ESA releases Mars Express images of water shaped Schiaparelli Crater

Europe's Mars Express orbiter has released breathtaking new footage of Schiaparelli Crater, the fictional stranding site of Mark Watney in *The Martian*.

21 Aug 2026
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Patreon launches 30 creator features including iOS Clips and Quips

Patreon unveiled 30 new features, including short-form Clips and revamped discovery algorithms, aimed at helping creators grow their audience and build stronger communities.

21 Aug 2026
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Google says Android Auto update should stop disconnects and freezes

Google has rolled out Android Auto 17.4, addressing recent complaints of random disconnects and freezes, ensuring smoother navigation for affected users.

21 Aug 2026
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Large 112,000-person study links daily sugary drinks to stomach cancer

New research reveals consuming one or more sugar-sweetened beverages daily may more than double the risk of stomach cancer, highlighting potential dietary changes for prevention.

21 Aug 2026
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Google lets users tweak Discover and News audio briefings

Google introduces a prompt-based interface for Discover, enabling users to refine their feed in real time by specifying topics or links they prefer.

21 Aug 2026
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Meta releases Pocket AI powered app to create shareable 'gizmos'

Meta’s new app, Pocket, lets users create and share interactive AI-generated games called “gizmos,” now available in the U.S. after debuting in Brazil last month.

21 Aug 2026
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Inertia Enterprises and National Ignition Facility speed fusion pellet production

Inertia Enterprises has drastically reduced the time to manufacture fusion fuel pellets from several days to mere minutes, paving the way for scalable commercial fusion power.

21 Aug 2026
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Amazon finds AI influences over 82% of Indian smartphone buyers

AI features now influence 82% of Indian smartphone buyers, as per Amazon's Best in Tech Survey, with contextual assistance and generative photo editing topping user preferences.

21 Aug 2026
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Google announces Discover chat to personalize users' Discover feed

Google is introducing a chat interface that allows users to tailor their Discover feed using natural language, offering unprecedented control over content preferences.

21 Aug 2026
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TTD trials AI robotic dog to monitor wildlife, protect pilgrims

The Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanam (TTD) is evaluating an AI-enabled quadruped robotic dog to enhance wildlife monitoring and ensure devotee safety in forest areas around Tirumala.

21 Aug 2026
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DOJ backs Elon Musk's xAI in Minnesota nudification ban challenge

The U.S. Department of Justice backed xAI’s lawsuit against Minnesota, arguing the state’s AI nudification ban overreaches and could stifle technological innovation.

21 Aug 2026
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NASA finds Earth microbes survive days on Moon's south pole

New research reveals Earth microbes can survive days in lunar South Pole craters, complicating contamination risks and sterilization protocols for Artemis astronauts.

21 Aug 2026
Sennheiser

Sennheiser's new earbuds let you replace the batteries yourself

Sennheiser has unveiled its latest wireless earbuds, the Momentum True Wireless 5, with a unique feature: user-replaceable batteries.

20 Aug 2026
Narendra Modi

New tool helps households plan rooftop solar in 60 seconds

The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy has launched an interactive digital platform, "Get Solar in 60 Secs," to simplify the process of adopting rooftop solar under the PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana.

20 Aug 2026
Germany

Scientists create quantum entanglement directly from sunlight

In a groundbreaking discovery, scientists have successfully generated quantum entanglement directly from sunlight.

20 Aug 2026
Australia

Australia passes law making Big Tech pay for local news

Australia has passed a new law that will force major tech companies, including Meta and Google's parent company Alphabet, to pay a levy if they don't strike commercial deals with local media outlets.

20 Aug 2026
OpenAI

AWS brings OpenAI's GPT-5.6 models to India with local processing

Amazon Web Services (AWS) has announced the general availability of OpenAI's GPT-5.6 Terra and GPT-5.6 Luna models in India through Amazon Bedrock.

20 Aug 2026
Academy Awards

YouTube is reportedly trying to outbid Netflix for creators

YouTube is said to be offering lucrative deals to some of its top creators in a bid to keep their content exclusive on the platform.

20 Aug 2026
Mumbai

'Digital arrest' scam: Retired Income Tax officer duped of ₹51L

A retired Income Tax officer in Mumbai was duped of ₹51 lakh in a "digital arrest" scam.

20 Aug 2026
London

Bilibili takes on YouTube with global expansion

Chinese video-sharing platform Bilibili is gearing up for a major international expansion. The company has relaunched its international app and is working on an English-language website.

20 Aug 2026
University Of California

UC Berkeley professor admits using AI in op-ed criticizing students

A mathematics professor at the University of California, Berkeley, has admitted to using artificial intelligence (AI) in an op-ed criticizing students' lack of math skills.

20 Aug 2026
Samsung

Samsung Galaxy S26 FE launches August 27: What to expect

Samsung is gearing up to unveil a new member of its Galaxy S26 family, the Galaxy S26 FE.

20 Aug 2026
NASA

NASA abandons mission to rescue aging space telescope

NASA and Katalyst Space Technologies have called off their joint mission to save the Swift gamma-ray telescope.

20 Aug 2026
Cancer

Vaping linked to respiratory problems, increased smoking risk in children

A new review by the Royal College of Child and Paediatrics Health has revealed that vaping can risk developing breathing problems and increase the risk of smoking cigarettes among young people.

20 Aug 2026
Elon Musk

Starlink seeks India approval to bring satellite internet to phones

Elon Musk's satellite internet company, Starlink, has reapplied to India's space regulator for permission to deploy its second-generation satellite network.

TCS's digital monitoring tool sparks employee tracking concerns

Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) has deployed a Digital User Experience Monitoring tool on employee laptops.

20 Aug 2026
Amazon Web Services

Data breach exposes health records of 3.8M patients

CareCloud, a leading health data company, has confirmed with federal regulators that the personal information and medical records of over 3.75 million people were stolen in a recent data breach.

20 Aug 2026
OpenAI

OpenAI glitch revokes access to AI program for cybersecurity researchers

OpenAI has come under fire after a technical glitch led to the revocation of access for some cybersecurity researchers.

20 Aug 2026
Apple

Apple's camera-equipped AirPods delayed to 2027

Apple's highly-anticipated camera-equipped AirPods will not be launched until 2027, despite earlier speculation of an earlier release.

20 Aug 2026
Instagram

Meta AI app now available for Mac users

Meta has launched a new artificial intelligence (AI) app for Mac users. The beta version of the app is primarily targeted at businesses and content creators.

20 Aug 2026
Amazon

Amazon makes Alexa+ free for Fire TV users

Amazon has announced a major upgrade for its Fire TV device owners in the US.

20 Aug 2026
Google

Google unveils advanced AI study tools for students

Google has unveiled a range of new study tools in its Search and Gemini platforms.

20 Aug 2026
Facebook

Zuckerberg lied about child safety concerns, claims ex-Meta engineer

Arturo Bejar, a former engineering director at Meta Platforms, has testified against the company in a landmark trial.

20 Aug 2026
Google

Google Pixel 11 series now available for purchase in India

Google's latest smartphones, the Pixel 11 series, are now available for purchase in India.

20 Aug 2026
Anthropic

OpenAI introduces new privacy measure to prevent AI misuse

OpenAI has unveiled a new privacy-focused security measure, called Private Safety Processing, to prevent the misuse of its artificial intelligence (AI) models.

20 Aug 2026
China

China's humanoid robots move from demos to real-world jobs

At the ongoing World Robot Conference in Beijing, Chinese tech companies are showcasing humanoid robots capable of performing a variety of tasks.

20 Aug 2026
Gmail

Google offers college students free access to Gemini AI

Google is offering a year's free access to its premium artificial intelligence (AI) service, Google AI Pro, for eligible college students in the US.

20 Aug 2026
Airbus

Lufthansa brings Starlink high-speed internet to its flights

Lufthansa, the German airline giant, has launched a new high-speed Wi-Fi service on its planes. The service is powered by Starlink.

20 Aug 2026
OpenAI

Stripe acquires AI start-up OpenRouter for $7.5B

Stripe, a leading player in the payments industry, has announced its decision to acquire artificial intelligence (AI) start-up OpenRouter. The acquisition is part of Stripe's strategy to enter the AI model market.

20 Aug 2026
Cancer

First personalized mRNA cancer vaccine succeeds in Phase 3 trial

Merck and Moderna's personalized cancer vaccine has shown promising results in its first late-stage trial.

Bengaluru start-up's new AI voice model outperforms rival from OpenAI

Bengaluru-based start-up, Murf AI, has launched a new artificial intelligence (AI) voice model called Falcon 2.

19 Aug 2026
Space News

This young 'mega-Earth' is 23x more massive than our planet

Astronomers have discovered an unusually massive and dense exoplanet, named GJ 523b. The planet is about 2.5 times wider than Earth and has a mass nearly 23 times greater.

19 Aug 2026
Samsung Electronics

Why Samsung has raised chipmaking costs by up to 15%

Samsung Electronics has raised the prices for some of its advanced contract chipmaking services by as much as 15%.

19 Aug 2026
China

Honor Robot Phone goes on sale: What makes it special?

Honor has officially launched its innovative 'Robot Phone' in China.

19 Aug 2026
IndiGo

IndiGo website outage disrupts ticket bookings, web check-ins

IndiGo, India's largest airline, is facing a technical issue on its website. The glitch has prevented several customers from booking flight tickets and completing web check-ins.

19 Aug 2026
Rockstar Games

'GTA 6' gameplay, full map leak days before Netflix reveal

Grand Theft Auto VI (GTA 6) has been hit by another major leak, with two gameplay videos and what appears to be the full map of the game surfacing online.

19 Aug 2026
Anthropic

Anthropic's Claude AI designs new proteins for drug discovery

Anthropic, a leading American artificial intelligence (AI) company, has successfully leveraged its Claude AI model to design proteins for potential drug discovery.