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Is reading better than listening? Research explains
In an age dominated by podcasts and audiobooks, one might wonder about the relevance of traditional reading.
NASA is growing Ladakh's superfoods in space: Here's why
Seeds of seabuckthorn and Himalayan buckwheat from Ladakh have been sent to the International Space Station (ISS) as part of a NASA experiment.
Playing video games may boost your kid's IQ: Study
A recent study suggests that playing video games is associated with a boost in a child's intelligence quotient (IQ).
Breakthrough 'sugar coating' technique could transform Type 1 diabetes treatment
Mayo Clinic researchers have made a major breakthrough in the treatment of Type 1 diabetes.
AI may soon speak in a language beyond human grasp
Geoffrey Hinton, the "Godfather of AI," has raised concerns about the future of artificial intelligence (AI).
'What have we done?': GPT-5's power leaves Sam Altman uneasy
OpenAI's CEO, Sam Altman, has expressed concerns over the capabilities of the company's upcoming AI model, GPT-5.
Google Gemini app gets 'Deep Think' AI reasoning model
Google has launched a new AI reasoning model called 'Deep Think' in its Gemini app.
Is someone spying on your WhatsApp? Here's how to confirm
Despite its robust security features, including end-to-end encryption and privacy-first policies, WhatsApp is not entirely immune to snooping.
Google rewrites workflow culture, urges AI use over peer collaboration
Google is pushing its employees to embrace artificial intelligence (AI) as part of a strategy to maintain its leadership position in the tech industry.
Powered by AI, Microsoft Bing is stealing Google Search users
Bing, Microsoft's search engine, is slowly but surely gaining ground in the search market.
OpenAI CEO warns of 'capacity crunch' ahead of GPT‑5 launch
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has warned ChatGPT users about possible disruptions in service as the company gears up to launch a number of new models, products, and features.
China's high-tech 'Storm Eye' might change electronic warfare forever
Scientists in China have unveiled a revolutionary electronic warfare technique, capable of creating an electromagnetic calm zone.
Google's Pixel 10 series debuts on August 20—Check expected upgrades
Google is all set to unveil its latest flagship smartphones at the upcoming Made by Google event, scheduled for August 20.
From Black Moon to meteor shower: Stargazing guide for August
As the Northern Hemisphere transitions from July's brightness to longer nights, August brings a host of celestial events for stargazers.
Russia to test AI-designed cancer vaccine on humans this year
Russia's Gamaleya National Research Center of Epidemiology and Microbiology, the team behind the Sputnik V COVID-19 vaccine, has announced plans to begin human clinical trials for a revolutionary personalized mRNA-based melanoma vaccine.
Google Home app gets Material 3 redesign for media controller
Google is giving its Home app a major makeover with a Material 3 redesign for the media controller.
NASA's Crew-11 mission to study how bacteria behave in microgravity
NASA's latest mission to the International Space Station (ISS) involves a unique experiment with disease-causing bacteria.
WhatsApp will let you have voice chats with Meta AI
WhatsApp has released a new beta update for iOS users, taking the version number to 25.21.10.76.
OpenAI readies open-weight models as GPT‑5 launch nears
OpenAI is not just focused on the development of its next-generation AI model, GPT-5.
YouTube tests Instagram-style collaboration feature for creators
YouTube is testing a new collaboration feature, similar to those on Instagram and TikTok.
ISRO's LVM3 with powerful semi‑cryogenic engine to fly in 2027
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is gearing up for the first flight of its LVM3 rocket with a semi-cryogenic propulsion stage in 2027.
iPhone 17 Pro upgrades: What Apple could change this time
A series of leaks have surfaced ahead of the highly anticipated iPhone 17 series launch in September.
Musk calls Grok's new AI video tool the modern Vine
Elon Musk's AI company, xAI, has launched Grok Imagine, a new text-to-video generation tool on the X platform (formerly Twitter).
Why Apple Watch no longer has blood oxygen monitoring feature
Apple's highly anticipated blood oxygen monitoring feature is not making a comeback anytime soon.
Tech giants pour $155B into AI, outspending US welfare budget
In a major development, US tech giants have spent more on artificial intelligence (AI) than the federal government has spent on education, training, employment, and social services in 2025.
Meet Arvinder Bahal, Agra-born US citizen to fly to space
Arvinder Singh Bagal, an Agra-born US citizen and real estate investor, is set to embark on a journey into space aboard Jeff Bezos's Blue Origin rocket.
Nintendo sells 6M+ units of Switch 2 but demand outstrips supply
Nintendo has announced that it sold 5.82 million units of its latest gaming console, the Switch 2, in less than four weeks and over six million units by July 25.
Anthropic surpasses OpenAI as top AI provider for enterprises
Anthropic has emerged as the leading provider of enterprise-grade AI large language models (LLMs) as of mid-2025.
Reddit pauses paid subreddit plans to focus on search engine
Reddit has put its plans for paid subreddits on hold, at least for now.
NASA's Crew-11 docks with ISS: Why it matters, what's next?
NASA and SpaceX successfully launched their latest science mission, Crew-11, sending four astronauts to the International Space Station (ISS).
Meta selling $2B in data center assets for AI funding
Meta Platforms is looking for external partners to share the financial burden of its artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure.
Microsoft pulls plug on Windows 11 SE, its ChromeOS rival
Microsoft has announced that it will be ending support for Windows 11 SE, the operating system it launched in 2021 as a competitor to Google's ChromeOS.
Truecaller is removing call recording for iPhone users: Here's why
Truecaller, the popular caller identification and spam-blocking app, has announced that it will be discontinuing its call-recording feature for iOS users. The change will come into effect from September 30, 2025.
TikTok's new Pro app lets you support charities while scrolling
TikTok has launched a new version of its app, called "TikTok Pro," in Germany, Portugal, and Spain.
Indians are now using ChatGPT to cope with constant overthinking
A recent study, the Center Fresh India Overthinking Report, conducted by YouGov, has revealed that Indians are increasingly turning to artificial intelligence (AI) tools like ChatGPT to deal with everyday overthinking.
You now need minimum 1,000 followers to use Instagram Live
Instagram is raising the bar for its live-streaming feature. The social media platform now requires users to have a public account with at least 1,000 followers to access this feature.
Gold‑medal winning Gemini AI model goes live in app
Google has announced the launch of its advanced artificial intelligence (AI) model, Deep Think, in the Gemini app. The announcement was made by Sundar Pichai, CEO of Google.
OpenAI kills feature that exposed ChatGPT chats via Google Search
OpenAI has decided to remove the option that allowed ChatGPT conversations to be indexed by search engines.
Battery life could be iPhone 17 Air's Achilles' heel, leak shows
Apple is preparing to introduce a new 'Air' model within its upcoming iPhone 17 series set to debut next month. It is expected to replace current Plus variant in the lineup.
Anthropic revokes OpenAI's access to Claude amid GPT‑5 benchmarking row
Anthropic has cut off OpenAI's access to its Claude API, a move that comes after the former accused the latter of violating its terms of service.