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How to encrypt your smartphone
Encrypting your smartphone is the most important step to keep your personal data away from prying eyes.
Aliens may find us through our airports. Say what!
Radar systems that are used by civilian airports and military operations are revealing our existence to potential advanced alien civilizations, a new study has revealed.
Why deflecting asteroids may become more difficult in the future
NASA's Double Asteroid Redirection Test (DART) mission has revealed a new challenge for future asteroid deflection efforts.
Tim Cook will now oversee Apple's design team
In a major shift, Apple CEO Tim Cook will lead the company's design team.
ISRO completes hot‑fire tests for Gaganyaan propulsion system
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has conducted two successful hot tests of the Gaganyaan Service Module Propulsion System (SMPS).
Zoom's new app lets you join calls in VR
Zoom has launched a dedicated app for Meta Quest headsets, allowing users to join or host virtual meetings with their customizable Meta Avatars.
Musk's Grok restricted to images after chatbot makes pro-Hitler remarks
Elon Musk's artificial intelligence company, xAI, is facing backlash over its AI chatbot, Grok. The bot has been found sharing pro-Hitler and anti-Semitic content on X (formerly Twitter).
Gmail's new feature makes unsubscribing from emails a breeze
Google has announced a new feature for Gmail, aimed at helping users manage their subscription emails more efficiently.
NASA alerts as 200‑ft asteroid zooms past Earth today
NASA has confirmed that a massive asteroid, dubbed 2019 NW5, is hurtling toward Earth.
You can soon book Mumbai Metro tickets on Uber
In a major development for Mumbai commuters, Uber has announced plans to integrate metro ticketing into its app.
Watch: Cold hydrogen clouds found in center of Milky Way
Astronomers have made a groundbreaking discovery of cold hydrogen clouds nested within the superheated gas clouds, or Fermi bubbles, at the heart of our Milky Way galaxy.
How this city, home to DeepSeek, became China's AI hub
Hangzhou, a city in China, is fast becoming a major AI hub.
Space ice might not be similar to Earth's liquid water
A recent study by scientists at University College London (UCL) and the University of Cambridge has revealed that space ice is not as amorphous as previously believed.
Modi government ordered X to block 2,300 accounts, including Reuters
Elon Musk's social media platform X has revealed that the Indian government ordered it to block more than 2,300 accounts on July 3.
Apple's iPhone 17 could finally retire that slow 60Hz screen
Apple's upcoming iPhone 17 series is expected to bring some major changes in design and display features.
How to organize your home screen with custom widgets
Customizing widgets on your smartphone can prove extremely beneficial in improving your overall experience, giving you quick access to important information and commonly used apps.
How to boost your Android phone's battery life
Managing battery life on Android devices can be tricky, especially with so many apps running in the background.
How to watch Samsung's July 9 Unpacked event
Samsung is all set to host its Galaxy Unpacked Summer 2025 event on July 9.
We might be wrong about how our solar system formed
A small meteorite, Northwest Africa 12264, is challenging the long-held belief about the formation of planets in our solar system.
Earth may be sitting inside a giant cosmic void
A team of astronomers has proposed a new theory that could explain the "Hubble tension," a discrepancy in the rate at which the universe is expanding.
These lightweight solar-powered vests can cool you this summer
As Osaka in Japan faces scorching summer temperatures nearing 38 degree Celsius, the staff at Expo 2025 are using solar-powered utility vests to beat the heat.
OnePlus Nord 5 debuts in India with a whopping 6,800mAh battery
OnePlus has officially launched its latest smartphone, the Nord 5, in India. The device comes with major upgrades in display, performance, and battery life.
Musk sets Grok 4 AI chatbot launch for July 9
Elon Musk has confirmed the launch of xAI's latest language model, Grok 4.
One UI 8 makes your Samsung smartphone impossible to hack
Samsung has announced the launch of its latest software update, One UI 8, for Galaxy smartphones.
Shubhanshu Shukla to speak with students from ISS today
Indian astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla is scheduled to connect with school students at ISRO's North East Space Applications Centre (NESAC) in Shillong via a ham-radio telebridge from the International Space Station (ISS) today.
OpenAI activates military-grade security to shield AI advancements
OpenAI has revamped its security measures to prevent corporate espionage, the Financial Times reported.
Bluesky now notifies you about activity by your favorite accounts
Bluesky, the popular social media platform, has announced three major updates to its notification system.
Google's AI Search Mode debuts in India: How it works
Google has officially launched its AI Mode in India, a major step forward in search technology.
Melting glaciers could ignite volcanic eruptions: Study
A recent study has warned that the ongoing climate crisis could lead to a series of explosive volcanic eruptions.
Canva goes down: Users can't upload images, access saved projects
Canva, the widely-used online design platform, has been hit by an outage today.
First malaria drug for newborns, young children approved for use
The first-ever malaria treatment specifically designed for babies and young children has been approved for use.
Musk turns Grok into a 'politically incorrect' AI chatbot
Elon Musk's artificial intelligence company, xAI, has given its chatbot, Grok, a major update.
Microsoft's latest update gives Edge a speed boost
Microsoft has announced a major improvement in the speed of its Edge browser.
Meet Bitchat, a WhatsApp rival that works without internet
Twitter co-founder and Block CEO Jack Dorsey has unveiled a new peer-to-peer messaging app called Bitchat.
Apple's Liquid Glass UI gets more matte after user complaints
Apple's latest update to its Liquid Glass design language has taken a more frosted approach.
IT major Ingram Micro is facing a ransomware attack
Ingram Micro, a leading US-based IT services provider, has confirmed a ransomware attack on its internal systems.
Shubhanshu Shukla dials ISRO from space: What did they discuss?
Indian astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla, who is currently on the International Space Station (ISS) as part of the Axiom-4 mission, has spoken with Dr. V Narayanan, Chairman of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO).
This Chinese robot dog is faster than Boston Dynamics' WildCat
Shanghai-based start-up Mirror Me has created one of the fastest four-legged robots in the world, beating the WildCat model designed by market leader Boston Dynamics in some tests.
YouTube changing monetization rules this month: How it affects you?
YouTube has announced a major change in its monetization policy, effective from July 15.
This is how solar systems are formed
Astronomers have gained new insights into the formation of solar systems, like our own, through the detection of planet-forming "pebbles" around two young stars.