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Google's Pixel Watch 4 to focus more on strength training
Google's upcoming Pixel Watch 4 is said to offer a more comprehensive fitness experience, including new strength training features and smarter custom workouts.
iPhone 17 Air will pack sub-3,000mAh battery—still last all day
Apple's rumored iPhone 17 Air will have a battery capacity below 3,000mAh, Instant Digital claims in a recent post on Weibo.
This celestial object challenges our understanding of spinning dead stars
Astronomers have discovered a rare and strange celestial object, dubbed a "cosmic unicorn." The discovery was made using advanced radio telescopes around the world.
Mercury has lithium in its exosphere, says study
Scientists have discovered lithium in Mercury's exosphere, a thin layer of gases surrounding the planet.
Netflix might show you more ads to boost its revenue
Netflix is betting big on its advertising business. The company has announced plans to double its ad revenue this year.
WhatsApp will soon summarize your unread messages using AI
WhatsApp is working on a new feature that will use artificial intelligence (AI) to summarize chats.
Netflix is now using AI in its TV shows
Netflix has used artificial intelligence (AI) for the first time in one of its original series, El Eternauta.
Why Meta refused to sign EU's AI code of practice
Meta has refused to sign the European Union's (EU) code of practice for its Artificial Intelligence (AI) Act.
Massive 210-feet asteroid to make close approach to Earth today
A massive asteroid, dubbed 2018 BY6, is set to make a close approach to Earth today.
Perplexity's new browser to challenge Google Chrome's dominance on mobile
Perplexity, an AI start-up backed by NVIDIA, is in talks with mobile device manufacturers for the pre-installation of its new Comet browser.
You can't buy movies, shows from Microsoft's store anymore
Microsoft has officially shut down its Movies & TV store, a platform that allowed users to buy movies and shows.
You can now hide AI-generated images from DuckDuckGo's search results
Privacy-focused search engine DuckDuckGo has introduced a new feature that lets users filter out artificial intelligence (AI)-generated images from their search results.
Transform old smartphones into useful devices: Here's how
Old smartphones usually end up collecting dust in drawers, but they can be reimagined as efficient dedicated devices.
How to transfer photos between smartphones
Transferring photos between smartphones can be pretty simple if you are aware of the right methods.
Google sues operators behind botnet that targeted 10M Android devices
Google has filed a lawsuit against the alleged operators of BadBox 2.0, a massive botnet based in China.
Here's what ISRO spent for Shubhanshu Shukla's historic ISS mission
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) spent approximately ₹550 crore (around $59 million) for Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla's participation in the Axiom-4 mission to the International Space Station (ISS).
Mozilla Firefox exits China, raising concerns over browser's future
Mozilla, the company behind the popular Firefox web browser, is planning to close its main entity in China, Beijing Mozilla Firefox Information Technology.
Perplexity tops Indian App Store after Airtel's free subscription offer
Perplexity has become the number one app on Apple's App Store in India, dethroning popular AI chatbots such as ChatGPT.
Hackers are targeting an app used by Trump officials
Cybercriminals are exploiting a vulnerability in TeleMessage, an app that offers modified versions of popular messaging apps like Signal.
Austrian privacy group files complaints against TikTok, AliExpress, WeChat
Austrian privacy advocacy group NOYB has filed data privacy complaints against Chinese companies AliExpress, TikTok, and WeChat.
Mistral brings 'deep research' to its chatbot—taking on ChatGPT, Gemini
French AI lab, Mistral, has upgraded its Le Chat chatbot with a host of new features.
Meet Yash Kumar, the Indian techie behind OpenAI's ChatGPT agent
Yash Kumar, an Indian-origin techie and member of technical staff at OpenAI, is a key figure in the development of the company's latest innovation - ChatGPT agent.
Crypto thefts all-time high as North Korean hackers steal $2B
North Korean hackers have been linked to a record surge in cryptocurrency thefts, with over $2 billion stolen in the first half of 2025.
Here's when ISRO plans to launch the $1.5B NISAR mission
The NASA-ISRO Synthetic Aperture Radar (NISAR) mission, a joint India-US space project, is in its final stages of preparation.
From shopping to scheduling—ChatGPT's new agent handles your digital tasks
OpenAI has launched a new general-purpose AI agent, called ChatGPT agent, into its ChatGPT platform.
Musk's Grok is testing limits of Apple's App Store guidelines
Elon Musk's artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot, Grok, is embroiled in a major controversy for allegedly violating Apple's stringent App Store guidelines.
Musk's xAI slammed by AI researchers over lax safety practices
Elon Musk's artificial intelligence (AI) company, xAI, is facing criticism from AI experts at OpenAI and Anthropic.
Gaming platform Roblox tightens teen protections with new features
Online gaming platform Roblox has announced a major update to its platform, aimed at improving the safety and privacy of users aged between 13 and 18.
How to sync real-time notifications across all your devices
Improving the audio quality of your smartphone can make a huge difference in your listening experience.
How to enhance your smartphone's audio quality
In today's interconnected world, syncing real-time notifications across different smart devices is critical for seamless communication and productivity.
Astronomers witness a solar system being born for first time
In a groundbreaking discovery, astronomers have witnessed the formation of a new planetary system around a young star, HOPS-315.
Largest Martian rock on Earth auctioned for over $5M
The largest piece of Mars ever found on Earth has been sold at a New York auction for just over $5 million.
Meta's new AI feature creates styled images of you
Meta has launched its 'Imagine Me' feature in India, allowing users to create personalized images based on text prompts.
Meta's AI needs social media data to learn 'Australian concepts'
Meta, the parent company of Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp, has urged the Australian government not to change its privacy laws.
TikTok's new feature puts songwriters front and center
TikTok has announced a new feature that will allow songwriters to showcase their own or co-written songs on their profiles.
Zoho just launched its very own AI model
Zoho Corporation, a leading player in the Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) space, has launched its own large language model (LLM) called Zia LLM.
Why China-linked hackers are targeting Taiwan's semiconductor industry
Cybersecurity firm Proofpoint has revealed a surge in cyber espionage campaigns targeting Taiwan's semiconductor industry.
Rare solar eclipse in 2027 will darken skies for 6-minutes
On August 2, 2027, a total solar eclipse will be visible from parts of Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East.
China is building an AI data center under the sea
China is building an underwater artificial intelligence (AI) data center off the coast of Shanghai.
Airtel offers free 1‑year Perplexity Pro subscription—How to avail
Bharti Airtel has teamed up with AI firm Perplexity to offer a complimentary one-year subscription of Perplexity Pro to all its 360 million customers in India.