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Seawater desalination can now be cheaper than bottled water
Desalination, the process of converting seawater into freshwater, has always been an energy-intensive affair.
Managing AI agents will be key skill by 2031: KPMG
A recent report by KPMG has revealed that 92% of tech executives believe managing artificial intelligence (AI) agents will be a key skill in the next five years.
Apple Mac Studio with high-end M5 chips coming
Apple is gearing up to launch an updated version of the Mac Studio later this year.
AI coding tokens could soon cost as much as salaries
The cost of artificial intelligence (AI) coding tokens could soon match or even surpass the monthly salary of a software engineer.
China's Z.ai says its latest model matches Mythos in cybersecurity
China's Zhipu AI (Z.ai) has launched its open-weight GLM-5.2 model, which some researchers say matches Anthropic's Mythos in certain bug-finding and cybersecurity scenarios.
AI smart glasses are helping students cheat on exams
The rise of artificial intelligence (AI) technology is changing the game in education, especially when it comes to exams.
Ancient scroll charred during Vesuvius eruption deciphered using AI
A team of researchers has successfully used artificial intelligence (AI) to virtually unroll and partially decipher a papyrus scroll that was burned and carbonized during the Mount Vesuvius eruption nearly 2,000 years ago.
DeepSeek's DSpark upgrade is here: What does it do?
Chinese artificial intelligence (AI) start-up DeepSeek has launched a major upgrade to its flagship V4 model. The update is aimed at significantly accelerating the generation of AI responses.
World's biggest superconducting magnet, for nuclear fusion reactor, tested successfully
China has successfully tested the world's largest superconducting magnet for a nuclear fusion reactor.
This dinosaur discovered in Argentina might have ties to China
A team of paleontologists has unearthed a new species of raptor in Argentina.
Satellite-guided jet landing takes place in India for 1st time
The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has successfully conducted a satellite-based landing system (SLS) approach on a jet engine aircraft for the first time in India.
Why Google has restricted Meta's access to Gemini models
Google has imposed restrictions on Meta's access to its Gemini AI models.
This cosmic particle might have come from 'Shadow Blaster' galaxy
A team of astronomers believes to have traced the origin of a ghostly cosmic particle to a star-forming galaxy dubbed "Shadow Blaster."
Apple to unveil 2 premium MacBooks soon
Apple is rumored to be gearing up for the launch of two new premium MacBooks later this year.
WhatsApp to let you have private conversations with Meta AI
WhatsApp is testing a new feature called Side Chat, which allows users to have private conversations with Meta AI.
New crypto scam targets users recovering lost wallet access codes
A new cryptocurrency scam has emerged, preying on users who have forgotten their digital wallet access codes.
Trump administration close to restoring access to Anthropic's Fable 5
The Trump administration is close to allowing Anthropic to restore access to its advanced artificial intelligence (AI) model, Fable 5, according to Axios.
Instagram is enhancing user control over content feed
Instagram is working on new features to enhance user control over their content feed.
SoftBank CEO questions feasibility of Musk's orbital data center proposal
Softbank CEO Masayuki Son has dismissed Elon Musk's ambitious plan of setting up orbital data centers.
Will ISRO's Gaganyaan mission be delayed?
The timeline for India's ambitious Gaganyaan mission has been pushed back.
BBC ends long wave radio service after nearly a century
The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) has shut down its long wave radio service, a platform that has been in operation for nearly a century.
India inaugurates first-of-its-kind hydrogen plant powered by nuclear reactor heat
India has inaugurated the world's first hydrogen production plant that uses nuclear reactor heat instead of electricity.
Meet N Jayan, new director of ISRO's Liquid-Propulsion Systems Centre
Eminent aerospace engineer N Jayan has been appointed as the Director of the Liquid Propulsion Systems Centre (LPSC), a key facility under the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO).
AI agents in China will now have ID cards
China is taking a major step toward regulating artificial intelligence (AI) agents by creating an identity system for them.
This 6G tech can turn walls and pipes into sensors
Chinese engineers have developed a groundbreaking 6G technology that can turn walls and pipes into sensors.
We can finally 'talk' to birds
Dr. Julie Elie, a scientist from the University of California, Berkeley, has won the 2026 Coller-Dolittle Prize for her groundbreaking work in interspecies communication.
ISRO just successfully tested a new propulsion system
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has successfully conducted a hot test of its semi-cryogenic engine power head at 88% of its target thrust.
How harmful is screen time for toddlers?
A new landmark study has warned against the potential long-term health risks and reduced quality of life associated with screen time for babies and toddlers under two years.
Apple's iPhone 18 Pro expected to be more expensive
Apple's upcoming iPhone 18 Pro series is expected to be unveiled at the company's annual September event.
Mark Zuckerberg explores collaboration with prediction markets for Arena app
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg has asked his team to look into potential collaborations with popular prediction markets, Polymarket and Kalshi, according to The New York Times.
Apple seeks approval to source chips from blacklisted Chinese firm
Apple is lobbying the Trump administration for permission to buy memory chips from ChangXin Memory Technologies (CXMT), a Chinese company currently on the Pentagon's blacklist, according to Financial Times.
Anthropic's Mythos 5 returns for select users
Anthropic's advanced cybersecurity model, Mythos 5, has been reactivated for a select group of organizations.
Russian hackers behind cyberattack on JLR last year: Report
The massive cyberattack on Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) last year was carried out by a group of Russian hackers, according to The New York Times.
Apple's 1st touchscreen MacBook will pack M5 Pro, Max chips
Apple's highly anticipated touchscreen MacBook will be powered by the existing M5 Pro and M5 Max chips, a recent Bloomberg report has revealed.
OpenAI launches GPT-5.6 amid regulatory challenges
OpenAI is rolling out its latest AI model suite, GPT-5.6, to a small group of trusted partners.
Tata Electronics probes major data breach involving Apple, Tesla
Tata Electronics, a major Indian supplier for Apple, is dealing with a major data breach.
SpaceX to build 'Starpipe' gas pipeline to fuel Starship rockets
SpaceX, the space exploration company founded by Elon Musk, is gearing up to build a natural gas pipeline named 'Starpipe.'
Samsung Galaxy Fold8 may fix 2 biggest foldable complaints
Samsung's upcoming foldable smartphone, the Galaxy Z Fold8, is said to be addressing two major issues with its design: weight and display crease visibility.
Apple may skip high-end M6 chips amid soaring memory costs
Apple is said to be rethinking its Apple Silicon strategy in the wake of skyrocketing memory prices.
Apple's foldable iPhone on track for September launch
Apple's highly anticipated foldable iPhone, the iPhone Ultra, is back on track for its planned September launch.