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Sony's new open earbuds let you hear surroundings too
Sony has unveiled its latest addition to the audio accessory market, the LinkBuds Clip.
6 games axed, 7 delayed: Ubisoft's big shake-up rocks fans
Ubisoft has announced a major restructuring effort, which includes the cancellation of six games and the closure of some studios.
Gemini now lets students take SAT practice tests
Google has launched free practice tests for the Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) in its artificial intelligence (AI) tool, Gemini.
Apple to replace Siri with chatbot-like experience
Apple is said to be working on a major overhaul of its virtual assistant, Siri.
First AI models from Meta's Superintelligence Lab out internally
Meta Platforms's newly established artificial intelligence (AI) lab, the Meta Superintelligence Labs, has successfully delivered its first set of high-profile AI models.
You can now turn PDFs into presentations using Adobe Acrobat
Adobe has introduced two new artificial intelligence (AI) features for its Acrobat software, aimed at enhancing the user experience.
Robots join India Army's firefighting force at ammunition depots
The Indian Army is all set to revolutionize its firefighting capabilities with the induction of 18 indigenously developed Fire Fighting Robots (FF BOTs).
ISRO requires 2-3 years to replace 3 lost strategic satellites
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) will take two to three years to replace three strategic satellites that were lost in the last year.
Why India's reliance on foreign satellite data will go down
The Indian National Space Promotion and Authorization Centre (IN-SPACe) has signed an agreement with four homegrown space tech start-ups to create India's first privately-led Earth observation (EO) satellite constellation.
Just 32 fossil-fuel firms cause 50% of global CO2 emissions
A recent study has revealed that just 32 fossil fuel firms were responsible for half of the world's carbon dioxide emissions in 2024. The number is down from 36 in the previous year.
India's new spy satellites to boost border surveillance, night imaging
India is planning to launch over 50 new spy satellites and add night-time imaging capabilities, in a bid to strengthen national security.
'China's Frankenstein' wants to gene-edit babies to end Alzheimer's
Chinese scientist He Jiankui, who was imprisoned for creating the world's first gene-edited babies in 2018, is now looking to make a comeback.
Apple Pay is coming to India: Here's what it'll offer
Apple is gearing up to launch its digital payments service, Apple Pay, in India by the end of 2026.
You can now rate live performances on Netflix
Netflix has introduced a new feature that allows users to engage with live content by casting votes.
ICE is now one of the most-blocked accounts on Bluesky
The US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has become the third most-blocked account on Bluesky, a decentralized social media platform.
Netflix is revamping its mobile app: What are the changes?
Netflix is planning to revamp its mobile app in a bid to compete with social media platforms for daily user engagement.
Brazil gives Musk 30 days to curb Grok's sexualized content
Brazilian authorities have given Elon Musk's artificial intelligence (AI) company, xAI, a month to stop its Grok chatbot from generating fake sexualized content.
OpenAI reveals plan to curb AI data center energy costs
OpenAI has announced its Stargate Community plan, a strategic move to keep the energy costs of its $500 billion AI data centers in check.
ChatGPT now estimates users' age to protect teens
OpenAI has announced the launch of an age prediction system for its ChatGPT platform.
Elon Musk's AI start-up loses another co-founder
Greg Yang, the co-founder of Elon Musk's artificial intelligence start-up xAI, has announced his resignation after being diagnosed with Lyme disease.
From AI to Autopilot: What's fueling latest Altman-Musk clash
Elon Musk and OpenAI CEO Sam Altman are embroiled in a fresh public spat unfolding on social media platform X.
NASA's Sunita Williams retires after 27 years: Tracing her career
NASA has announced the retirement of its veteran astronaut Sunita Williams, effective December 27, 2025.
Chang'e-7 mission: Why touching lunar ice could be a problem
China's Chang'e-7 mission, scheduled for this year, will be the first attempt by China to directly sample and measure water on the Moon.
Some asteroids become more lethal during Earth entry, study finds
A recent study has warned that certain types of asteroids, particularly iron-rich ones, could pose a greater threat to Earth than previously thought.
Musk revives Tesla's Dojo 3 AI project: What is it?
Elon Musk has announced the revival of Tesla's Dojo 3 project, the third iteration of its proprietary supercomputer. The announcement comes after a year-long hiatus from the initiative.
2026 is the year AI gets practical, says OpenAI
OpenAI has revealed its vision for 2026, emphasizing the practical adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) in daily life.
Realme readies 10,000mAh battery smartphone for India
Realme is set to launch its new smartphone, the Realme P4 Power, in India on January 29.
Can positive thinking make vaccines more effective?
A recent study from Tel Aviv University has revealed that positive thinking can improve the immune response to vaccines.
India's largest battery storage system is now operational
GoodEnough Energy, an Indian start-up, has commenced operations at the country's largest battery energy storage system (BESS) in Noida, Uttar Pradesh.
Most powerful solar radiation storm since 2003 hits Earth
The National Weather Service's Space Weather Prediction Center (SWPC) is monitoring a powerful solar radiation storm.
AI to judge mental fitness in next-gen suicide pod
Philip Nitschke, the inventor of a controversial suicide pod, is now integrating artificial intelligence (AI) into his device.
OpenAI's first gadget to launch this year: What to expect
OpenAI, the company behind ChatGPT, is gearing up to launch its first-ever hardware product in the latter half of 2026.
This giant lamp looks like the iconic Bic Cristal pen
In a unique design twist, Italian brand Seletti has launched a lamp inspired by the iconic Bic Cristal pen.
End of an era! ASUS will no longer make smartphones
Taiwan's ASUS has announced its decision to stop producing new smartphones.
Musk's X open sources Grok-powered algorithm to boost transparency
Elon Musk's social media platform X has officially open-sourced its "For You" feed algorithm.
Over 75% back Musk buying Ryanair in viral X poll
Elon Musk has stirred the social media pot by conducting a poll on whether he should buy Ryanair, Europe's largest low-cost airline.
Amazon Echo Show 11 launched at ₹27,000: Check features
Amazon has launched its latest smart home device, the Echo Show 11, in India. The device was first unveiled globally three months ago.
OpenAI's revenue skyrockets 233% to $20B in 2025
OpenAI, the artificial intelligence (AI) research lab behind ChatGPT, has posted a massive jump in its annual revenue.
Xbox Cloud Gaming could soon go free with ads
Xbox Cloud Gaming, the popular cloud-based gaming service from Microsoft, is rumored to be gearing up for a major expansion.
'Physical AI' becoming $1T industry by 2030: What is it?
HCLTech CEO C. Vijayakumar, referencing analysts' predictions, mentioned that "physical AI" is expected to grow into a trillion-dollar industry by 2030.