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This Chinese AI model can accurately classify celestial objects
A team of scientists from the Yunnan Observatories of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, has developed a neural network-based method for large-scale classification of celestial objects.
Two meteor showers peak on July 30: How to watch
Get ready for a celestial spectacle as two meteor showers, the Southern Delta Aquariids and Alpha Capricornids, will peak simultaneously on July 30.
Most people regain weight after stopping anti-obesity medications, study says
A recent study has revealed that people who take anti-obesity medications (AOMs) tend to regain the weight they lost once they stop taking the drugs.
Higher prenatal vitamin-D linked to improved cognitive skills in kids
A recent study published in The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition has found a link between higher levels of vitamin D during pregnancy and improved cognitive skills in children.
Meet Shengjia Zhao, Meta's chief scientist of Superintelligence AI group
Meta Platforms has hired Shengjia Zhao, an ex-OpenAI researcher and co-author of the original ChatGPT paper, as the Chief Scientist of the new Superintelligence AI group.
Your therapy sessions with ChatGPT are not private: Sam Altman
OpenAI's CEO Sam Altman has raised concerns over the privacy of conversations on ChatGPT, especially those related to therapy.
Google launches an AI tool to build apps without coding
Google has unveiled Opal, an experimental tool from Google Labs that permits developers to build apps using natural language prompts and interactive visual aids.
Microsoft probing if Chinese hackers learned SharePoint flaws via alert
Microsoft is looking into whether a leak from its early alert system for cybersecurity firms allowed Chinese hackers to exploit flaws in its SharePoint service before they were patched, according to Bloomberg News.
BITS Pilani student develops non-invasive smartwatch wearable for glucose monitoring
A student from the Hyderabad campus of BITS Pilani has developed an innovative smartwatch-based diagnostic platform to measure blood glucose levels.
Dating app Tea hit by data breach, exposing 72,000 images
Tea, a popular dating app that allows women to review and rate men they've dated, has suffered a major data breach.
You can now buy Samsung's latest foldable phones in India
Samsung has officially launched its highly-anticipated seventh-generation foldable smartphones, the Galaxy Z Fold7 and Galaxy Z Flip7, in India.
$1B worth of NVIDIA's restricted chips smuggled into China: Report
Over $1 billion worth of NVIDIA's restricted artificial intelligence (AI) chips have been smuggled into China between April and June this year, a Financial Times report has revealed.
Google Pixel Watch 4 to feature side-mounted charging system
Google is all set to launch its latest smartwatch, the Pixel Watch 4, on August 20.
Centre asks employees to switch email after global data breach
In light of the recent global data breach involving 16 billion login credentials, the Indian government has advised its employees to switch to a new email platform.
TikTok owner builds AI 'brain' for household robots
ByteDance, the Chinese tech giant behind TikTok, has unveiled a robotics system powered by a large-scale AI model, showcasing its ambition in the field of embodied intelligence.
'Ace of Hearts': New video-game helps youth navigate childhood trauma
A team of game designers from Cornwall has developed a "serious" video game, Ace of Hearts, to help young people deal with adverse childhood experiences.
UK‑India FTA introduces first-ever source code protection: Why it matters
The recently signed UK-India Free Trade Agreement (FTA) has introduced a major development in the realm of intellectual property (IP) protection.
Google's Web Guide turns messy search results into curated topics
Google has unveiled a new experimental feature, the "Web Guide," to enhance its search results.
How to improve your PC's startup speed
Optimizing your PC's startup can considerably cut down boot times, making you more productive.
How to recover deleted text messages
Accidentally deleting text messages can be quite frustrating, particularly if they carry important information.
DRDO test-fires drone-launched missile, boosting India's indigenous defense manufacturing
The Defense Research and Development Organization (DRDO) has successfully test-fired the UAV-Launched Precision Guided Missile (ULPGM)-V3.
TikTok killed Vine. Now Musk plans an AI-powered comeback
Elon Musk, the CEO of X (formerly Twitter), has announced plans to bring back the popular video-sharing platform, Vine.
OpenAI to launch GPT-5 model in August: What to expect
OpenAI is gearing up to launch its next-generation language model, GPT-5, as early as next month.
Musk's satellite internet goes dark: What caused Starlink's global outage?
Elon Musk's satellite internet service, Starlink, suffered a major global outage last night. The disruption left tens of thousands of users unable to connect to the internet.
Google's URL shortening service 'goo.gl' is shutting down in August
Google is all set to retire its URL shortening tool, goo.gl, next month.
You can now try Apple's Liquid Glass redesign—Here's how
Apple has released public beta versions of its next-generation software updates, including iOS 26, iPadOS 26, macOS Tahoe 26, watchOS 26, and tvOS 26.
After 3 lifelines, Trump threatens to shutdown TikTok in US
US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick has warned that TikTok could be banned in the country if China doesn't approve a deal for the sale of the app.
Scientists developing artificial blood that could change emergency care
Researchers at the University of Maryland School of Medicine are developing a portable artificial blood substitute aimed at stabilizing trauma patients before they reach a hospital.
AI to tackle Bengaluru traffic: EaseMyTrip co-founder unveils ambitious plan
EaseMyTrip co-founder Prashant Pitti has announced a plan to reduce Bengaluru's notorious traffic congestion by 25-30% in a year.
WhatsApp's new feature will remind you to reply to messages
WhatsApp is working on a new feature called "Remind Me" to help users keep track of important conversations.
This YouTube Shorts AI feature turns your photos into videos
YouTube has unveiled a suite of new artificial intelligence (AI) tools for its Shorts feature, aimed at simplifying and enhancing the process of creating short-form videos.
How to block disruptive ads permanently on your device
Disruptive ads can be a major deterrent while you are browsing, which is why it is important to find effective ways to block them.
How to declutter your phone
In today's digital age, our phones have become an extension of ourselves.
Apple's new $20/month plan protects 3 devices including older ones
Apple has launched a new subscription-based insurance plan, AppleCare One, to provide coverage for up to three devices under a single policy.
Google accidentally leaks full Pixel 10 series on Play Store
Google has accidentally leaked the entire Pixel 10 lineup ahead of its August 20 unveiling.
GitHub Spark lets you build apps just by chatting
GitHub has unveiled a new tool called Spark, which aims to simplify app development by letting users describe their ideas in plain English.
Trump signs executive order banning 'woke AI' models
US President Donald Trump has signed an executive order banning "woke AI" and ideologically biased models from government contracts.
Hacker compromises Amazon's AI coding assistant to wipe computers
A hacker compromised Amazon's popular AI coding assistant, 'Q,' by injecting malicious code with commands intended to wipe users' computers.
Google Photos can now turn your images into video
Google Photos is introducing a new feature, photo-to-video, to enhance the user experience with generative AI.
Meta's new wristband lets you control your computer with gestures
Meta, the tech giant behind Facebook and Instagram, has unveiled a prototype wristband that can control computers with hand gestures.