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European politician probing spyware abuses hacked with Pegasus
Stelios Kouloglou, a former member of the European Parliament (MEP) from Greece, was targeted by NSO Group's hacking software while investigating spyware abuses in Europe.
Centre probes Tata Electronics data leak exposing Apple's secrets
The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) has launched an investigation into a data breach at Tata Electronics, a major manufacturing partner for Apple in India.
Planet orbiting dead star could predict our solar system's future
Astronomers have discovered a strange Jupiter-sized exoplanet, WD 1856 b, orbiting a dead white dwarf star.
Centre to summon Meta over child abuse ads on Instagram
Union IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw has asked officials from the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) to summon Meta.
NASA launches mission to tow a space telescope to safety
NASA has successfully launched the LINK satellite to save the aging Neil Gehrels Swift Observatory from falling into Earth's atmosphere.
Centre sends notices to Telegram, Signal over anonymous messaging features
India has issued notices to messaging apps Telegram and Signal, seeking clarification on their measures for protecting users who wish to communicate anonymously.
India's fake website crackdown could hurt legitimate businesses, GoDaddy warns
GoDaddy, the world's largest internet domain seller, has warned that India's crackdown on fake websites impersonating well-known brands could make the internet less safe for legitimate businesses.
Government pulls apps used to turn off moving e-rickshaws
The Indian government has banned three mobile applications, BAT-BMS, Lossigy, and Epoch-i-ion, from the Play Store and App Store.
Instagram promoting child abuse material in India: Report
A recent investigation by BBC Eye has revealed that Instagram has been running paid advertisements promoting child sexual abuse material (CSAM) in India.
Nearly 60% of adults back social media ban for under-16s
A recent survey by the Pew Research Center has revealed that nearly 60% of American adults support a ban on social media use for those under 16 years.
Why Sam Altman wants a US-led global AI forum
Sam Altman, the CEO of OpenAI, has proposed a "US-led international forum" to regulate artificial intelligence (AI) technology.
Leaked video reveals Microsoft explored a dedicated AI OS
A leaked video from 2024 has revealed Microsoft's internal explorations of a dedicated artificial intelligence (AI) operating system (OS).
iOS 27 to detect when user may be getting scammed
Apple has a new framework in its upcoming iOS 27 update, called Trust Insights.
Apple asks court to dismiss copyright lawsuit by YouTube channels
Apple has responded to a class-action lawsuit filed by three popular YouTube channels, a court document viewed by MacRumors reveals.
How a last-minute glitch grounded NASA's telescope rescue mission
A crucial mission to save NASA's Swift Observatory has been postponed due to a last-minute launch problem.
Another cybersecurity breach hits US government
The US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is investigating a major cyberattack on its Homeland Security Information Network (HSIN).
Zuckerberg admits Meta's AI progress is slow
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg has admitted that the development of artificial intelligence (AI) agents is progressing at a slower pace than anticipated.
Amazon's satellite internet service is ready for launch
Amazon has announced that its low-Earth orbit satellite constellation, dubbed Amazon Leo, is now prepared to provide internet services.
Meta's new vibe-coding app lets users build interactive games
Meta is working on a new app called Pocket, expanding its footprint in the gaming industry.
Anthropic in talks with Samsung to develop custom AI chip
Anthropic, an artificial intelligence (AI) company, is in talks with tech giant Samsung Electronics to produce a custom AI chip, according to The Information.
Zoho's Arattai drops username feature
Zoho co-founder Sridhar Vembu has announced that Arattai, the company's messaging platform, will be removing its username-based account feature.
Microsoft's $2.5B initiative puts AI engineers inside customer businesses
Microsoft has announced the launch of a new initiative, "The Microsoft Frontier Company," with an investment of $2.5 billion.
Meta says its next AI matches GPT-5.5 performance
Meta's upcoming flagship artificial intelligence (AI) model, codenamed Watermelon, has achieved performance levels on par with OpenAI's GPT-5.5 in internal benchmark tests.
Apple aims to build 10 million foldable iPhones
Apple is gearing up for one of its biggest iPhone launch cycles in years.
India's first private orbital rocket targets July 12 launch
Skyroot Aerospace, the first Indian private firm to launch a rocket into space, has announced a launch window for its biggest mission yet.
xAI launches tool to build AI voice agents without coding
Elon Musk's artificial intelligence start-up, xAI, has launched the Grok Voice AI Agent Builder.
NASA reveals the best skywatching events for July
July 2026 promises a host of astronomical events, as per NASA.
Flipkart says AI now writes 40% of its code
Leading e-commerce giant Flipkart is making major strides in the artificial intelligence (AI) space. The company is building specialized e-commerce large language models (LLMs) and has integrated over 250 AI models into its ecosystem.
How world's largest camera will help unravel dark matter
The Vera C. Rubin Observatory in Chile has officially begun its ambitious Legacy Survey of Space and Time (LSST) project.
41% of top Indian firms at risk of email scams
A recent study by Proofpoint, a US-based cybersecurity firm, has revealed that 41% of India's leading companies are at risk of email impersonation and phishing attacks.
Sony to end physical PlayStation game discs from 2028
Sony has announced that it will stop producing physical disks for all new PlayStation games from January 2028.
'Tech neck' and blurry vision? You may have 'phone body'
A recent report by the BBC has highlighted the potential impact of technology on human health, particularly in terms of physical changes.
Portugal launches open model amid Europe's AI sovereignty push
Portugal has launched 'Amalia,' its first-ever open-source artificial intelligence (AI) model.
Apple's 'Hide My Email' feature is exposing real email addresses
Apple's "Hide My Email" feature, designed to protect user privacy by providing disposable email addresses for online anonymity, has been flagged with a major security flaw, which may expose users' real email addresses.
Who is Alex Schultz, Meta's first-ever Chief Data Officer?
Over the past few months, Meta has announced major leadership changes in a bid to strengthen its data-driven decision-making and AI integration.
SpaceX is developing an AI device
SpaceX has shown investors a prototype of a "handset-like" artificial intelligence (AI) device, The Wall Street Journal reported.
Can an app turn off nearby e-rickshaws? Here's the truth
A smartphone app designed to monitor lithium batteries has gone viral in India, thanks to videos showing e-rickshaws being turned off mid-ride.
Apple readies new iPad Pro lineup, entry-level MacBook Pro
Apple is gearing up to launch a new line of iPad Pro tablets and an "entry-level" MacBook Pro in the first half of 2027, according to Bloomberg.
WhatsApp's username feature raises impersonation concerns as rollout begins
WhatsApp's new username feature, which allows users to find and message each other by handle instead of phone number, has raised concerns over potential impersonation.
This world's first synthetic cell can grow and reproduce
In a groundbreaking achievement, scientists have successfully created a synthetic cell from non-living chemical components.