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Gemini triples web traffic share as ChatGPT's lead slips
Google's artificial intelligence (AI) tool, Gemini, has witnessed a meteoric rise in its market share over the past year.
Samsung's triple-folding phone fails durability test: What went wrong
Samsung's first-ever triple folding smartphone, the Galaxy Z TriFold, has failed a major durability test.
Memory chip crunch to raise smartphone, PC costs next year
The global tech industry is grappling with an unprecedented shortage of memory chips, the tiny components that store data in smartphones, laptops, tablets, and AI systems.
New blood test can predict risk of heart disease
A team of scientists from Harvard and Oxford universities is developing a simple blood test to predict the risk of complications from hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM), the most common inherited heart condition.
No Slack recap, but you can check top message senders
Unlike Spotify, Slack doesn't offer a "Wrapped" feature to summarize your messaging habits at the end of the year.
ISRO's global launch tally hits 390 satellites for 34 countries
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has made its mark in the global space arena by launching 390 foreign satellites for 34 countries since 2014.
Telegram founder to fund IVF for women using his sperm
Pavel Durov, the billionaire founder of messaging platform Telegram, has offered to pay for in vitro fertilization (IVF) for women under 37 willing to conceive with his sperm.
LG launches new gaming monitors with AI upscaling, 5K resolution
LG Electronics has unveiled its new premium gaming monitor brand, UltraGear evo, ahead of CES 2026.
ISRO has launched 390 satellites for 34 nations since 2014
The Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) has been making significant strides in the global space arena.
Staying at home could expose you to indoor air pollution
While staying indoors during the holiday season can shield us from outdoor air pollution, it can also trap pollutants generated within our homes.
Beware! Fake RTO e-challan websites can steal your bank details
A massive online scam has been uncovered, targeting Indian vehicle owners through fake Regional Transport Office (RTO) e-Challan websites.
WhatsApp iOS beta now lets channel admins invite contacts
WhatsApp has introduced a new feature in its latest iOS update, version 25.37.10.74, via the TestFlight beta Program.
Mark your calendars! 6 comets to observe in 2026
Astronomers are gearing up for a spectacular year of comet sightings in 2026.
Zoho-backed start-up launches India's first locally-made MRI scanner
VoxelGrids, a start-up backed by Zoho, has developed India's first homegrown Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) scanner.
You can now change your Gmail address: Here's how
Google is introducing a new feature that allows users to change their email address, even if it is an "@gmail.com" one.
AIIMS, Google join hands to develop AI-powered dermatology app
The All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) is working with tech giant Google to create an artificial intelligence (AI)-based dermatology app.
700 km/h in 2 seconds: China sets new maglev speed record
China has set a new global record in maglev (magnetic levitation) technology, accelerating a ton-scale test maglev to a speed of 700km/h in just two seconds.
Why NVIDIA is refocusing on AI instead of cloud services
NVIDIA has quietly shelved its ambitious plan to take on cloud giants like Amazon Web Services (AWS), Google Cloud, and Microsoft Azure.
China targets Moon's south pole, asteroid sample return in 2026
China's National Space Administration has unveiled an ambitious plan for five major space missions in 2026.
ChatGPT may soon show ads. Here's where they could appear
OpenAI, the company behind ChatGPT, is reportedly considering introducing ads into its AI chatbot.
Italy orders Meta to suspend policy banning rival AI chatbots
Italy's antitrust authority, the AGCM, has ordered Meta to suspend its policy that prevents companies from using WhatsApp's business tools for their own AI chatbots.
You may soon talk to Gemini AI inside Waymo robotaxis
Waymo, the self-driving car company owned by Alphabet, is testing Google's Gemini AI chatbot as an in-car assistant in its robotaxis.
ISRO's 2026 roadmap: Uncrewed Gaganyaan mission, satellite launches, and more
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has an action-packed schedule for 2026. The highlight will be the first uncrewed Gaganyaan mission, a major milestone in India's space exploration journey.
ESA outlines major Moon, Mars and satellite missions for 2026
The European Space Agency (ESA) has unveiled an ambitious plan for 2026, featuring a series of groundbreaking space missions. These include lunar flybys, asteroid studies, and Mercury orbit insertion.
Weird Google Pixel camera bug causes some photos to disappear
A strange bug has been plaguing some Google Pixel users, preventing certain photos from being saved properly.
Samsung plans new foldable to rival Apple's upcoming iPhone Fold
Samsung is said to be working on a new foldable smartphone, codenamed 'Wide Fold.'
Russia plans nuclear power plant on Moon by 2036
In a major development, Russia has announced plans to build a nuclear power plant on the Moon by 2036.
Starlink adds 1M customers in 7 weeks, crosses 9M users
SpaceX's satellite internet service, Starlink, has achieved a major milestone by crossing the nine million active user mark.
Apple iOS 26.3 to offer AirPods-like pairing for 3rd-party earbuds
Apple's upcoming iOS 26.3 update allow EU wearable device manufacturers to enable proximity pairing and improved notifications.
Samsung unveils world's first 6K glasses-free 3D gaming monitor
Samsung is set to revolutionize the gaming experience with its new Odyssey 3D G90XH monitor.
Brazil forces Apple to open iOS to third-party app stores
Apple has agreed to allow third-party app stores and alternative payment methods on its iPhones in Brazil.
ISRO launches world's largest commercial communication satellite
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has successfully launched its LVM3-M6 rocket carrying the BlueBird Block-2 communication satellite into Low Earth Orbit (LEO).
Why Apple may delay iPhone 18 launch to early 2027
Apple is likely to delay the launch of its next-generation smartphone, the iPhone 18.
Reliance launches India's first tele-robotic surgery program
Sir HN Reliance Foundation Hospital (HNRFH), Mumbai, has launched India's first tele-robotic surgery rogram.
Why HCL has joined Microsoft's Discovery platform
HCL Technologies has announced its entry into Microsoft's Discovery, an advanced agentic AI platform.
Zhipu and MiniMax's latest AI models take on US giants
Chinese start-ups Zhipu AI and MiniMax have launched their latest flagship artificial intelligence (AI) models in a bid to become leading open-source AI systems suppliers.
Space missions in 2026: NASA, ISRO, SpaceX and more
The year 2026 is set to be a major milestone in space exploration, with several international agencies planning ambitious missions.
Soon, AI-generated content will have to be labeled: IT Secretary
The Indian government is all set to introduce rules for mandatory labeling of AI-generated content.
WhatsApp says Russia is restricting its service
WhatsApp has accused Russian authorities of imposing restrictions on its services, depriving over 100 million Russians of their right to private communication just ahead of the holiday season.
These AirPods Pro rivals come with heartbeat and SpO2 tracking
Ai+, a new consumer tech brand from India, has announced its first-ever audio product line-up, NovaPods.