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This massive 2,300-foot asteroid spins every 2 minutes!
A group of ultra-fast-rotating asteroids has been discovered in the solar system, with one of them spinning at an unprecedented speed.
Sarvam, other AI start-ups to showcase models at IndiaAI Summit
Bengaluru-based artificial intelligence (AI) start-up Sarvam is likely to unveil its foundational model at the upcoming IndiaAI Impact Summit.
Will AI end the 'traffic era' for news sites?
A recent report from the Reuters Institute for the Study of Journalism has revealed that media companies are bracing for a major decline in web traffic over the next three years.
Apple may debut iPhone 17e next month: What to expect
Apple's next budget-friendly smartphone, the iPhone 17e, is expected to launch as early as next month.
Nothing to soon open its first flagship store in India
Nothing, the tech company founded by Carl Pei, has announced plans to open its first global flagship store in India.
India is the most targeted country for mobile malware attacks
India has been identified as the most targeted country for mobile malware attacks, according to Zscaler's latest ThreatLabz 2025 Mobile, IoT, and OT Threat Report.
Deepfake scams are on the rise: How to stay alert
The State Bank of India (SBI) has issued a warning to its customers about the rising threat of deepfake scams.
Apple's AI‑powered Siri expected to debut by April
Apple's much-anticipated AI-powered Siri could be making its debut as early as late March or early April this year, according to 9to5Mac.
Samsung Galaxy users get exclusive Stranger Things theme and wallpapers
Samsung and Netflix have joined forces to celebrate the final season of "Stranger Things."
Meta blocks 500,000+ accounts under Australia's under-16 social media ban
Meta has deactivated over half a million accounts across Facebook, Instagram, and Threads.
Gemini AI can now shop on Walmart and Shopify
Google has announced a major expansion of shopping capabilities within its AI chatbot, Gemini.
NASA prepares urgent ISS crew evacuation this week: Know why
NASA and SpaceX are preparing for an early return of the Crew-11 mission from the International Space Station (ISS).
WhatsApp now suggests stickers while you type your messages
WhatsApp has released a new update for its iOS app, bringing the version number to 26.1.10.72.
Centre rejects report on mandatory smartphone source code sharing
The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) has dismissed a media report that claimed the Indian government was planning to force smartphone manufacturers like Apple and Samsung into sharing their proprietary source code.
Walmart expands drone delivery to 150 more stores
Wing, the Alphabet-owned company that provides drone delivery services for groceries, medicines, and hot lattes, is expanding its partnership with Walmart.
Meta urges Australia to rethink its under-16 social media ban
Meta, the tech giant led by billionaire Mark Zuckerberg, has called on the Australian government to reconsider its world-first ban on social media accounts for users under 16.
ISRO's PSLV-C62 mission fails after mid-flight anomaly
The Indian Space Research Organisation has encountered an anomaly during the PSLV-C62/EOS-N1 mission.
ISRO launches India's AI laboratory, orbital refueling demo on PSLV-C62
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has successfully launched its first mission of 2026 with the PSLV-C62 rocket carrying 16 satellites.
After Indonesia, Malaysia blocks Grok over obscene images
Malaysia has blocked access to Elon Musk's Grok chatbot after its image creation feature was widely misused to create pornographic and abusive content.
Anthropic launches Claude for Healthcare
Anthropic has unveiled a new service, Claude for Healthcare, to facilitate the use of its AI platform in the medical field, following a similar push by OpenAI.
India wants smartphone makers to share source code for security
The Indian government is mulling new security regulations for smartphones, including a proposal to make tech companies share their source code.
This Indian start-up is launching a satellite for in-orbit refueling
Chennai-based space start-up, OrbitAid Aerospace, is gearing up to launch AyulSAT, a pioneering satellite for in-orbit refueling.
Google removes certain AI summaries related to health issues
Google has removed some of its AI-generated health summaries after a Guardian investigation found that they contained false and misleading information, putting users at risk.
Watch: Astronaut captures stunning time-lapse of zodiacal light from ISS
Japanese Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) astronaut Kimiya Yui has shared a breathtaking time-lapse video of Earth from the International Space Station (ISS).
Your gut can brew alcohol! How bacteria get you drunk
Ever heard of auto-brewery syndrome (ABS)? It's a rare medical condition where your body produces alcohol without any drinking involved.
Meta denies Instagram data breach affecting 17M accounts
Meta has refuted claims of a major data breach involving nearly 17 million Instagram accounts.
NASA's first crewed lunar-mission in decades may launch in February
NASA is gearing up for its first crewed Moon mission in over 50 years, the Artemis II.
Musk to open-source X's algorithm next week: What it means
Elon Musk has announced that his social media platform, X, will make its new algorithm open-source within a week.
OpenAI asks contractors to upload their work samples
OpenAI and Handshake AI, a company specializing in training data, are reportedly asking third-party contractors to upload real examples of their work from past and current jobs, according to WIRED.
X admits mistake, deletes 600 accounts over Grok misuse
Elon Musk-owned X has admitted to a mistake and assured the Government of India that it will comply with Indian laws.
SpaceX to launch NASA's exoplanet-hunting satellite today: Where to watch
SpaceX is all set to launch NASA's next exoplanet mission today.
Why Elon Musk has called the UK government 'fascist'
Elon Musk has slammed the UK government as "fascist," amid threats to block his social media platform, X, over images created by his AI tool, Grok.
'Excuse for censorship': Musk defends X amid Grok backlash
Elon Musk has defended his social media platform X against criticism over its AI chatbot, Grok.
AI boom triggers global memory chip shortage, raising device prices
The Consumer Electronics Show (CES) has highlighted a growing concern among gadget makers: a global shortage of Dynamic Random Access Memory (DRAM).
How India's Aditya-L1 revealed impact of solar storm on Earth
India's Aditya-L1 solar observatory has made a major contribution to understanding a powerful solar storm that hit Earth in October 2024.
Dolby Vision 2: What it is and when to expect
Dolby Vision 2, the latest image engine from Dolby, is all set to revolutionize your TV viewing experience.
ISRO to launch Earth observation satellite on January 12
The Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) will kick off its 2026 launch calendar with the PSLV-C62 mission on January 12.
Some dogs can learn new words just by overhearing you!
Just like toddlers, some intelligent dogs can pick up new words just by eavesdropping on conversations, a study published in the journal Science has found.
Early detection of gallbladder cancer might soon become easier
In a major breakthrough, scientists from Assam's Tezpur University have discovered unique chemical signatures in blood that could help in the early detection of gallbladder cancer.
This Chinese 'mini-womb' can help unlock secrets of pregnancy
A team of scientists from the Chinese Academy of Sciences has successfully created the world's first "mini-womb" on a microfluidic chip.