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How to troubleshoot Wi-Fi connection issues at home
Wi-Fi connection problems can be quite annoying, especially when they interfere with your day-to-day life.
Sam Altman 'uneasy' about people using ChatGPT for life decisions
Sam Altman, the CEO of OpenAI, has expressed his discomfort over people relying on ChatGPT for major life decisions.
A phone with 10,000mAh battery? China's HONOR is making one
HONOR is gearing up to launch a new smartphone powered by the next-generation Dimensity 8500 chipset. Its standout feature will be an exceptionally long battery life.
Apple to integrate these apps into Siri for voice-driven interactions
Apple is working with leading app developers in an effort to integrate their apps into the next generation of its voice assistant, Siri.
WhatsApp to let you add verified Instagram profile links
WhatsApp is working on a new feature that will allow users to add verified Instagram profile links.
Perseid meteor shower peaks on August 12: How to watch
The annual Perseid meteor shower, often dubbed as the "most popular meteor shower of the year," is nearing its peak.
Meteorite that struck home in Georgia is older than Earth
A meteorite that crashed into a house in Georgia, US earlier this year, is older than our planet.
AI-generated malware steals $1M in crypto via Firefox wallet extensions
A sophisticated campaign targeting cryptocurrency users has been uncovered. Dubbed "GreedyBear," the operation has used over 150 malicious extensions in the Mozilla Firefox marketplace.
Android: Battery notifications for headphones are now easier to read
Google is giving a major design overhaul to the way battery life of headphones and earbuds is displayed on Android devices.
Siri will soon control most of your apps by voice
Apple is gearing up to launch its innovative App Intents feature, a major upgrade for Siri, early next year, according to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman.
Do weight loss drugs increase cancer risk?
The rising popularity of weight loss drugs such as Wegovy/Ozempic and Mounjaro has raised concerns over their long-term availability.
Plastic pollution is costing $1.5T in health expenses: Report
Plastic pollution is a major threat to global health, costing at least $1.5 trillion every year, according to a new report published in The Lancet medical journal.
Moon, Saturn coming together in night sky: How to watch
On Monday evening, skywatchers will get a chance to witness the ringed planet Saturn in all its glory.
Germany: TikTok replaces its trust and safety team with AI
TikTok employees in Berlin are staging protests against the company's decision to lay off its entire trust and safety team.
This Chinese technology can revolutionize gene-editing: Here's how
A team of Chinese researchers has developed a revolutionary gene-editing tool capable of precisely manipulating millions of base pairs, the fundamental units of DNA.
This drug by IIT Roorkee might combat antibiotic resistance
Researchers at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Roorkee have developed a novel drug candidate, Compound 3b, to combat antibiotic resistance.
Chinese state media claims NVIDIA's H20 chips are not safe
A social media account affiliated with China's state media has flagged security concerns over NVIDIA's H20 chips.
Google Maps will now show you accident-prone spots in Delhi
In a bid to improve road safety, the Delhi Traffic Police will start marking accident-prone 'black spots' on Google Maps.
Sam Altman addresses GPT-5 concerns, promises it'll be smarter now
OpenAI's CEO Sam Altman has responded to user concerns about the performance of its latest AI model, GPT-5, and requests to bring back its previous model, GPT-4o.
Why NASA wants to put a nuclear reactor on Moon
NASA has unveiled plans to build a nuclear reactor on the Moon by 2030.
4 astronauts return to Earth after 5 months in space
An international crew of four astronauts has safely returned to Earth today, after spending nearly five months aboard the International Space Station (ISS).
GPT-5's energy consumption could match that of 1.5M US homes
OpenAI's latest AI model, GPT-5, is said to consume significantly more energy than its predecessors.
Life-like robots on sale as China opens first 'Robot Mall'
China has opened its first-ever "Robot Mall" in Beijing, a futuristic store selling humanoid and consumer-oriented robots.
WhatsApp adds new features to make Status updates more interactive
WhatsApp has introduced four new features for its Status section, making the platform more interactive and engaging.
Microsoft to discontinue its document scanning app
Microsoft has announced the discontinuation of its popular document scanning app, Microsoft Lens.
Why AIIMS researchers want ban on e-cigarettes to be lifted
Researchers from the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Delhi, have called for a reconsideration of India's ban on electronic nicotine delivery systems (ENDS), commonly known as e-cigarettes.
Microsoft investigates Israeli military's use of Azure for Palestinian surveillance
Microsoft is investigating the use of its Azure cloud storage platform by Israel's military surveillance agency, Unit 8200.
Attention Dell users! This security flaw can expose your data
Cybersecurity experts from Cisco Talos have discovered a critical vulnerability in Dell's ControlVault3 and ControlVault3+ firmware.
Your Pixel 10 phone might not support physical SIM cards
A recent rumor suggests that the upcoming Pixel 10 series from Google may ditch physical SIM cards in favor of eSIM technology.
'Meteorite diamond' recreated in Chinese lab: Why it matters
Chinese scientists have successfully recreated the elusive "meteorite diamond" in a laboratory setting, ending a six-decade-long debate about its existence.
India among top 3 ransomware attack targets in Asia-Pacific
India has been ranked among the top three targets for ransomware attacks in the Asia-Pacific region, a recent report by Cyble revealed.
Meet Chiron, a comet with rings now in retrograde
Chiron, a celestial body located beyond Jupiter and Saturn, is currently in retrograde motion until January 2, 2026.
How Modi government is tackling cyber crimes in India
The Indian government has asserted its readiness to tackle online threats and cyber crimes with a strong legal framework.
This black hole is 36B times heavier than our Sun!
Astronomers have discovered a supermassive black hole weighing an astonishing 36 billion solar masses.
JWST spots possible planet in our closest star system
NASA's James Webb Space Telescope has detected possible signs of a planet in the Alpha Centauri star system, the closest to our own solar system at just four light-years away.
WhatsApp now lets you share motion photos in chats, groups
WhatsApp has released a new beta update for Android, version 2.25.22.29, via the Google Play Beta Program.
Google Finance gets AI chatbot, advanced charts for better insights
Google is giving its finance tool, Google Finance, a major revamp with artificial intelligence (AI) upgrades.
This AI medical assistant shall keep Mars-bound astronauts healthy
NASA and Google have teamed up to create an artificial intelligence (AI) medical assistant for future Mars missions.
Is Nothing making a foldable phone?
Nothing, the tech brand known for its unique smartphone designs, seems to be working on a new device.
Musk says Grok 4 is smarter than OpenAI's GPT-5
Following the launch of OpenAI's latest AI model, GPT-5, Elon Musk has claimed that xAI's Grok 4 Heavy model is still smarter than the new entrant.