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How Trump plans to tackle environmental impact of AI industry
The Donald Trump administration is pursuing a voluntary deal with major tech companies to address the rising energy and water demands of artificial intelligence (AI) data centers.
Earth's core could hold enough hydrogen to fill 45 oceans
A recent study has suggested that Earth's core could be hiding huge amounts of hydrogen.
Amazon gets FCC nod to launch 4,500 more internet satellites
Amazon has received the green light from the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to deploy an additional 4,500 satellites.
TikTok parent in talks with Samsung to manufacture AI chips
ByteDance, the Chinese tech giant that owns TikTok, is developing its own artificial intelligence (AI) chip.
Instagram head to testify in landmark social media addiction trial
Adam Mosseri, the head of Instagram, is set to testify in a high-profile trial in Los Angeles today.
NASA is testing if humans can land spacecraft while dizzy
NASA is conducting a unique experiment to see if astronauts can land a spacecraft on the Moon while feeling dizzy.
Why astronomers are celebrating cancellation of Chile's $10B hydrogen plant
The scientific community is breathing a sigh of relief as plans for a $10 billion green hydrogen and ammonia production facility in Chile's Atacama Desert have been scrapped.
Chinese hackers infiltrated Singapore's telcos, but no data leaked
Singapore's government has confirmed that a known Chinese cyber-espionage group, UNC3886, targeted four of its largest telecommunication companies.
SpaceX aces key cryogenic test for next-gen Starship rocket
SpaceX has successfully completed cryogenic proof testing of its upgraded Super Heavy booster, a major milestone toward the next Starship flight.
OpenAI sacks policy chief after sexual discrimination complaint
OpenAI has fired Ryan Beiermeister, its Vice President of Product Policy, over allegations of sexual discrimination.
Microsoft tests superconductors to run bigger AI with less power
Microsoft is looking at the possibility of using high-temperature superconductors (HTS) in its data centers.
Google lets you remove personal IDs, sexual images from search
Google has expanded its "Results about you" tool to include the removal of sensitive personal information from search results.
Facebook's new AI tool lets you animate profile photos
Facebook is introducing new artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities to enhance user experience.
Fitbit brings AI health coach to iPhone users
Google has announced the public preview of Fitbit's AI personal health coach for iOS users in the US and other countries.
OpenAI makes deep research more usable with full-screen mode
OpenAI has enhanced its ChatGPT deep research tool with a full-screen viewer. The new feature allows users to scroll through and navigate specific sections of AI-generated reports.
Amazon's AI pet-tracking ad draws backlash over surveillance fears
Amazon-owned Ring is facing major backlash over its new Search Party feature.
Samsung's flagship Galaxy S26 smartphones will debut on February 25
Samsung has confirmed that its next Galaxy Unpacked event will be held on February 25 in San Francisco.
Musk's xAI sees 2 co-founders depart within hours
Jimmy Ba, one of the key co-founders of Elon Musk's artificial intelligence (AI) start-up xAI, has announced his departure from the company.
Why Apple, Google will tweak their app stores in UK
Apple and Google have agreed to modify their app stores in the UK, following a recommendation from the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA).
OpenAI's 1st hardware device will be launched in 2027
OpenAI has confirmed that its highly anticipated first hardware device will not be launched before February 2027.
Cisco takes on NVIDIA, Broadcom with new AI networking chip
Cisco has launched a new chip and router to accelerate data transfer in large data centers.
Alibaba's new AI model helps robots recognize, interact with objects
Alibaba has launched an artificial intelligence (AI) model, RynnBrain, to power robots. The new development comes from the company's research arm, DAMO Academy.
YouTube Premium lets you create AI playlists using text prompts
YouTube has launched a new feature for its Premium users on iOS and Android devices, allowing them to create playlists using text prompts.
Centre mandates social platforms remove harmful content within 3 hours
The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) has amended the Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules, 2021.
Apple invites students to build apps: Here's how to apply
Apple has announced the opening of applications for its annual Swift Student Challenge 2026.
Confused by AI answers? This tool compares them all
Perplexity has launched a new artificial intelligence (AI) feature called Model Council to improve the accuracy and depth of responses on its platform.
Google says state-sponsored hackers are increasingly targeting defense companies
A recent report by Google has revealed that state-sponsored cyber-espionage campaigns are increasingly targeting defense companies, their hiring processes, and employees.
AI chatbots can't replace doctors yet, warns Oxford study
A recent study has warned against the use of artificial intelligence (AI) chatbots for medical advice, calling it "dangerous."
Google Pixel 10a's Flipkart listing confirms design, color options
Google's upcoming mid-range smartphone, the Pixel 10a, has been listed on Flipkart ahead of its official launch.
Sarvam AI: Meet the founders building India's answer to ChatGPT
Bengaluru-based artificial intelligence (AI) start-up Sarvam AI has gained significant attention with its notable model, Sarvam Vision.
Census 2027: India goes fully digital for world's largest survey
India's next national census, the 16th overall and the eighth since Independence, will be conducted in 2027.
Drinking coffee, tea may lower risk of dementia: Study
A recent study has found that drinking two to three cups of caffeinated coffee or one to two cups of caffeinated tea daily could lower the risk of dementia by 15-20%.
WhatsApp will soon let you customize app icon and theme
WhatsApp is working on a new feature that would allow users to customize the app's theme, icon, and accent color.
Discord won't let you access sensitive content without age verification
Discord has announced a global rollout of its age verification process, starting next month.
Snapchat now lets others know when you reach a location
Snapchat has expanded its location-sharing capabilities with a new feature called "Arrival Notifications."
Bluesky now lets you keep your drafts
Bluesky, the popular social network, has finally added a highly requested feature: drafts.
Galaxy Unpacked 2026: What to expect from Samsung's big event
Samsung is yet to officially announce the launch date for its upcoming Galaxy S26 series, leaving tech enthusiasts in suspense.
Anthropic safety engineer quits, cites concerns over AI's direction
Mrinank Sharma, an artificial intelligence (AI) safety researcher at Anthropic, has resigned from his position.
MrBeast acquires Gen Z-focused finance app Step
YouTube megastar Jimmy Donaldson, popularly known as MrBeast, has announced the acquisition of Step, a financial technology company focused on money management and financial education.
After Microsoft, Amazon plans content marketplace for AI training
Amazon is reportedly planning to launch a content marketplace, The Information reported.