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More AI tools now cite Grokipedia amid rising misinformation fears
xAI developed an AI-generated encyclopedia called Grokipedia, which is now being referenced by major AI tools such as ChatGPT, Gemini, and others.
Snapchat locks 415,000 under-16 accounts in Australia under new rules
Snapchat has disabled or locked over 415,000 accounts of Australian users identified as being under the age of 16, either through self-declaration or age detection technology.
AI Impact Summit 2026 explores India's vision for the future
The India AI Impact Summit 2026, scheduled for February 16-20, is a major event that brings together technology, leadership, and societal intent.
Is Apple working on Galaxy Z Flip rival?
Apple is said to be developing a new clamshell-style foldable smartphone.
How NASA will protect Artemis II astronauts from space radiation
NASA is gearing up for the Artemis II mission.
This tech can create frost in under 30 seconds!
Chinese scientists have developed a revolutionary cooling technology, capable of reducing the temperature of a liquid cooling medium from room temperature to sub-zero levels in under 30 seconds.
WhatsApp will soon offer you subscription plans for a price
WhatsApp is working on a new optional subscription plan that will give users access to exclusive premium features.
Pornhub blocks access in UK over age verification law
Pornhub, one of the world's leading adult content platforms, has started restricting access for users in the UK.
Indonesia lifts ban on Grok after X commits to compliance
Indonesia has lifted the ban on Elon Musk's Grok chatbot, allowing it to resume services in the country.
Union Budget 2026: Space department allocation up by around ₹290cr
The Indian government's allocation for the Department of Space in the Union Budget for 2026-27 has been increased by ₹289 crore, or just over 2%.
Scientists stunned as rare blue fungus resurfaces after 50 years
A rare species of blue fungus has been spotted on the Isle of Man for the first time in over 50 years.
Budget 2026: India to launch multilingual AI assistant for farmers
In her Budget 2026 speech, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced the launch of Bharat Vistaar, a multilingual AI-powered tool.
Budget 2026: India Semiconductor Mission 2.0 announced with 40,000cr overlay
In her record-breaking ninth consecutive Budget presentation today, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman officially announced the next phase of India's technological evolution by launching India Semiconductor Mission (ISM) 2.0.
Apple check signed by Steve Jobs sells for whopping $2.4M
An Apple check signed by the company's co-founders, Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak, has fetched a staggering $2.4 million at an auction this week.
SpaceX wants to put 1M solar-powered data centers in space
SpaceX has filed a proposal with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to deploy as many as one million solar-powered satellites.
Google is working on 'Project EAT': What is it?
Google is working on an internal project, dubbed "Project EAT," to transform its workforce into one with advanced AI capabilities.
A molecule that hints at life's origins found in space
In a groundbreaking discovery, scientists have found the largest organic molecule containing sulfur in interstellar space.
Bluesky publishes 1st transparency report, logs 60% jump in userbase
Bluesky, the social media start-up that competes with X and Threads, has released its first-ever transparency report.
Anthropic's Cowork platform adds plug-ins to automate tasks
Anthropic, a leading AI research company, has announced the addition of a new feature to its Cowork platform.
Blue Origin pauses space tourism flights for lunar lander mission
Jeff Bezos's space venture, Blue Origin, has announced a two-year hiatus from its space tourism flights.
Instagram will soon let you leave someone's 'Close Friends' list
Instagram is working on a new feature that would let users remove themselves from someone else's "Close Friends" list.
Android 16 now on 7.5% devices: How other versions fared
Google has released the latest update on Android's distribution numbers, revealing that Android 16 is already running on 7.5% of devices.
Starlink can now use customer data for AI training
SpaceX has updated the Global Privacy Policy for its satellite internet service, Starlink.
AI agents are now using their own social media network
Moltbook, a social network for artificial intelligence (AI) agents, is making waves in the tech world.
You can migrate your Fitbit data to Google till May
Google has extended the deadline for Fitbit users to migrate their data to a Google account. The new cutoff date is now May 19, 2026.
Why Jeffrey Epstein was banned from Xbox Live
Jeffrey Epstein, the notorious financier and convicted sex offender, was permanently banned from Microsoft's online gaming platform, Xbox Live.
WhatsApp to show how many times channel updates were forwarded
WhatsApp has released a new version, 2.26.4.11, for Android users through the Google Play Beta Program.
How Russian hackers managed to breach Poland's energy grid
Poland's Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT) has revealed that suspected Russian government hackers breached parts of the country's energy grid infrastructure.
India AI Impact Summit starts Feb 16: Check key participants
The India AI Impact Summit 2026 is poised to be a pivotal event in the nation's technological landscape, gathering leading minds to chart the future of artificial intelligence.
AI-backed mammography detects more cancers, cuts later diagnoses by 12%
A large randomised trial in Sweden has found that artificial intelligence (AI) can help detect breast cancer earlier and lower the number of women diagnosed years after screening by 12%.
China allows DeepSeek to buy NVIDIA's H200 AI chips
China has conditionally approved its leading AI start-up, DeepSeek, to purchase NVIDIA's H200 artificial intelligence chips.
Microsoft inks $750M deal with Perplexity to boost AI efforts
Microsoft has signed a three-year, $750 million deal with artificial intelligence (AI) start-up Perplexity.
OpenAI's Sora app loses steam after initial success
OpenAI's innovative video generation app, Sora, is witnessing a decline in popularity.
Nothing won't launch new flagship this year, confirms Carl Pei
Carl Pei, CEO of Nothing, has confirmed that the company will not be launching a new flagship smartphone this year.
Weight-loss jabs carry small risk of pancreatitis, UK regulator warns
The UK Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has warned that weight-loss injections and diabetes medications carry a small risk of severe acute pancreatitis.
Online group 'Com' targeting vulnerable children for abuse and harm
The Molly Rose Foundation (MRF), a leading UK-based charity, has issued a dire warning about an online hacking community called the "Com."
AI-generated news should carry 'nutrition' labels: What it means?
The Institute for Public Policy Research (IPPR), a left-of-centre think tank, has suggested that artificial intelligence (AI)-generated news should come with "nutrition" labels.
'Visual Intelligence' is Apple's most popular AI feature: Tim Cook
Apple CEO Tim Cook has revealed that the company's AI features are widely used by iPhone users.
Apple now has over 2.5 billion active devices
Apple has announced a major milestone in its growth story, with 2.5 billion active devices being used around the world.
AI toy company exposed over 50,000 chat logs of kids
Bondu, a company that makes AI chat-enabled toys, has experienced a major data exposure.