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This is the biggest black hole merger ever detected
The LIGO-Virgo-KAGRA (LVK) Collaboration has made a groundbreaking discovery by detecting the merger of the most massive black holes ever observed.
Reliance Jio's latest tool turns your TV into cloud-powered PC
Reliance Jio, India's leading telecom giant, has launched a groundbreaking new product called JioPC.
UK sees 38% drop in white-collar jobs as AI advances
A recent analysis by McKinsey & Co. has revealed that artificial intelligence (AI) is having a major impact on the UK's job market.
These Apple devices are now 'vintage'—Will you still get support?
Apple has added a bunch of devices to its vintage and obsolete products list.
Huge 'BLOBS' deep inside Earth may be causing volcanic eruptions
A recent study has uncovered the role of massive "BLOBS" in the Earth's mantle in triggering volcanic eruptions.
Researchers embed AI prompts in papers to influence peer reviews
A recent investigation has revealed that some researchers are embedding hidden instructions into their preprint papers. The tactic is aimed at influencing artificial intelligence (AI)-driven peer reviews.
This hand-held AI kit can spot tuberculosis in minutes
India has introduced a revolutionary AI-powered portable X-ray machine into its national tuberculosis (TB) program.
Here's when Apple will unveil the iPhone 17 lineup
Apple is expected to launch its latest iPhone 17 series in the second week of September, Bloomberg's Mark Gurman reported.
Siri's growing pains delay Apple's smart home hub to 2026
Apple's highly-anticipated smart home controller, the Home Hub, is now expected to launch in 2026 instead of late 2025.
'Need for Speed' shelved as EA switches gears
The future of the iconic racing game franchise, Need for Speed, appears to be in jeopardy.
Mondays may seriously mess with your health, study says
A recent study by the University of Hong Kong (HKU) has revealed a link between anxiety over Mondays and elevated levels of cortisol, a stress hormone. The connection was found to continue even after retirement.
Chinese military won't use US tech, says NVIDIA CEO
NVIDIA's CEO Jensen Huang has said that the US government need not worry about the Chinese military using his company's products to enhance their capabilities.
Cannabis use may cause lasting changes to gene activity: Study
A recent study has found that cannabis use can leave a lasting mark on the human body, not in the DNA code itself, but in the way that code is written.
This tech uses waste plastic to build roads. Say what!
The Central Road Research Institute (CRRI) and Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL) have developed a groundbreaking technology called Geocells.
Google Contacts gets 'recent activity' feature: What is it?
Google has added a new feature to its Contacts app, called "recent activity."
Milky Way might have more satellite galaxies than we thought
A new study by Durham University cosmologists suggests that our Milky Way galaxy could be home to up to 100 more satellite galaxies than previously estimated.
India's first dengue vaccine may soon head to the market
The Phase-III clinical trial of India's first indigenous dengue vaccine, DengiAll, is nearing completion.
Largest Martian rock on Earth heads to auction—could fetch ~$4M
The largest piece of Mars ever discovered on Earth is going under the hammer at Sotheby's in New York.
Pixel 10 series launching soon—how much it'll cost in India
Google's upcoming Pixel 10 series is likely to follow a similar pricing strategy as the previous generation, at least in Europe.
Beware! Scammers targeting Amazon Prime users with fake price-hike emails
Scammers are now targeting Amazon Prime users with fake emails.
This ancient comet could be older than our solar system
A recently discovered interstellar object, dubbed 3I/ATLAS, could be the oldest comet ever observed.
SpaceX launches mysterious satellite into space: What will it do?
SpaceX has successfully launched a satellite believed to be the new Israeli satellite, Dror-1, into space. The Falcon 9 rocket lifted it off from Cape Canaveral early this morning.
WhatsApp will show how many people are typing in group-chats
WhatsApp has released a new update for its Android app, version 2.25.20.17, through the Google Play Beta Program.
Gemini app for Android adds chat search to find conversations
Google has added a chat search feature to its Gemini app for Android users. The new addition makes it easier for users to find old conversations.
Google's Pixel VPN gets fresh look with Material 3 redesign
A new update is rolling out for Google's Pixel VPN app, bringing a fresh Material 3 design.
Shubhanshu Shukla to depart from ISS tomorrow: Check timings
The Axiom-4 (Ax-4) mission, featuring ISRO-trained astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla, is set to undock from the International Space Station (ISS) tomorrow.
These AI avatars can help you learn about refugee problems
The United Nations University Center for Policy Research has developed two artificial intelligence (AI) avatars, Amina and Abdalla, as part of an experiment to explore the use of AI in discussing refugee issues.
McDonald's AI-tool with password '123456' exposed data of 64M applicants
McDonald's is facing a major backlash after a severe security breach exposed sensitive information of 64 million job seekers.
Musk's xAI issues formal apology after Grok echoes extremist views
Elon Musk's artificial intelligence (AI) company, xAI, has issued an apology over the controversial behavior of its Grok AI chatbot on July 8.
This phone cover burns like skin—reminding you to wear sunscreen
French researcher Marc Teyssier, in association with Virgin Media O2, has unveiled a revolutionary phone case called Skincase.
Amazon Prime Day: Samsung S24 Ultra available at just ₹74,999
Amazon is offering a massive discount on Samsung's Galaxy S24 Ultra as part of its Prime Day sale.
Shubhanshu Shukla to undergo 7-day rehab after returning from space
Astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla is all set to return to Earth on July 15, 2025.
Apple poised to win F1 streaming rights in $150M deal
Apple is poised to win the US streaming rights for Formula 1 (F1) in a deal worth at least $150 million annually.
Airplane-sized asteroid will approach Earth today: Should you be worried?
NASA has confirmed that a large asteroid, dubbed 2025 MG1, is on its way toward Earth.
Alibaba-backed Moonshot AI launches a new open-source model, rivaling DeepSeek
Chinese artificial intelligence (AI) start-up, Moonshot AI, has launched a new open-source AI model, named Kimi K2.
OpenAI delays launch of open model again, cites safety concerns
OpenAI has announced yet another delay in the launch of its much-anticipated open model.
Is Apple finally working on its first foldable iPhone?
Apple is said to be working on its first-ever foldable iPhone, a device that will hit the market in 2026.
X slashes subscription prices in India, aims to boost adoption
Elon Musk's social media platform, X, has slashed the price of its subscription service on mobile apps in India.
Japan's new internet can download entire Netflix in 1 second
Researchers in Japan have achieved an unprecedented internet speed of 1.02 petabits per second, a milestone that could redefine global data sharing and cloud computing.
Japan can now detect earthquakes, tsunamis well before they strike
Japan, a nation often struck by catastrophic earthquakes, has developed an innovative solution to protect its citizens.