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How Apple's failed car project helped create its AI chips
Apple's failed self-driving car program has indirectly contributed to the development of its powerful AI chips, according to a report by Mark Gurman in his latest Power On newsletter.
Apple Pencil models to get battery replacement feature
Apple is working on a new range of Apple Pencil stylus accessories, according to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman.
Apple's M7 Ultra chip to support 1.5TB RAM
Apple is said to be working on an advanced M7 Ultra chip for its Mac devices, according to a Bloomberg report.
Anthropic extends Fable 5 trial for paid subscribers
Anthropic has announced an extension of access to its Mythos-class flagship model, Claude Fable 5, for most paid subscription plans (Pro, Max, Team, and premium seat-based Enterprise).
Experimental treatment trial for Ebola patients begins in Congo
The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has begun a groundbreaking clinical trial to test two experimental drugs for treating Ebola.
Starship to launch with Starlink V3 satellites on July 17
SpaceX is gearing up for the 13th flight test of its powerful Starship rocket.
Data center constructions to face mounting delays through 2027
The global data center construction industry is facing major challenges, with project delays and cancellations on the rise.
Europe to witness first total solar eclipse in 3 decades
On August 12, 2026, Europe will witness its first total solar eclipse in nearly three decades.
OpenAI is now prioritizing family-friendly features in its AI products
OpenAI, the company behind the popular AI language model ChatGPT, is expanding its focus from individual users to families.
Apple dominates AI smartwatch market, accounting for nearly 90%
Apple has taken the lead in the artificial intelligence (AI) smartwatch market, accounting for nearly 90% of all Edge AI-capable smartwatch shipments in Q1 2026.
This wearable dopamine patch can help you track depression
Scientists from China's Shenyang Institute of Automation have developed a "rapid and ultrasensitive" wearable sensor to monitor dopamine levels.
India to enhance AI computing power, says Ashwini Vaishnaw
India is gearing up to enhance its artificial intelligence (AI) computing power, Union IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announced.
White House names Harvard astrophysicist to lead UFO investigation panel
Harvard astrophysicist Avi Loeb has been appointed as the head of the White House's newly formed Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena (UAP) Science Advisory Council.
Microsoft, Amazon, Google's carbon emissions are equivalent to a country
Microsoft, Amazon, and Google have seen their carbon emissions rise by nearly 20% in the last year.
WhatsApp will soon let you pin channel updates on iOS
WhatsApp is working on a new feature that would let channel admins pin specific updates at the top of their interface.
Calls from '1600' number series can't be blocked, says TRAI
The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has clarified that phone calls originating from the 1600 number series cannot be blocked by any app.
Will India ban social media usage for teens?
India is considering age-based restrictions on social media platforms, a move that has gained momentum after Prime Minister Narendra Modi praised Australia's efforts in this direction.
Disney+ may launch free streaming tier to boost viewership
Disney+ is reportedly exploring the idea of a free streaming tier, according to Business Insider.
Meta's new tool fails to identify cropped AI images
Meta's latest artificial intelligence (AI) detection tool, unveiled this week with its image-generation model Muse Image, has faltered in identifying some of its own AI-generated images after they were cropped.
Pentagon releases videos of unidentified objects, nuclear site incident
The Trump administration has released its fourth batch of declassified records on unidentified anomalous phenomena (UAPs).
Don't like AI? Don't use it: Instagram head to users
Instagram head Adam Mosseri has said that if users don't like artificial intelligence (AI), they shouldn't have it in their feed.
These human-like robot hands can feel touch and wash themselves
Norwegian humanoid robotics company, 1X, has unveiled a major upgrade for its Neo robot.
Western Ghats could become India's major carbon sink by century-end
A recent study by the Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology (IITM), Pune, has revealed that the Western Ghats could emerge as one of India's major natural carbon sinks by the end of this century.
OpenAI, Google sold AI models to blacklisted Chinese firms
OpenAI and Google have been selling their advanced artificial intelligence (AI) models to Singapore-based subsidiaries of Chinese companies on a Pentagon blacklist.
Japan's reusable rocket launched and landed successfully
Japan's space agency, the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA), has successfully tested its prototype reusable rocket.
This free AI agent can do work of multiple scientists
A team of researchers from Stanford University has developed an advanced artificial intelligence (AI) agent, Biomni.
This Chinese humanoid robot just performed a keyhole surgery
In a groundbreaking development, scientists at the University of California San Diego (UCSD) have successfully used a Chinese-made humanoid robot to perform keyhole surgery.
Meta pulls controversial Muse Image feature from Instagram
Meta has removed a controversial artificial intelligence (AI) feature from Instagram, following widespread criticism.
Telegram responds to Indian government's notice over controversial username feature
Telegram has responded to the Indian government's notice regarding its controversial 'username' feature.
UAE can now easily get NVIDIA's AI chips
The United States has relaxed its export controls on the United Arab Emirates (UAE), making it easier for companies in the region to access advanced computing items.
US cybersecurity agency had no response plan for data breach
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) of the United States has admitted to not having a pre-prepared response plan for a major cybersecurity incident in May.
You can now customize weekly 'Release Radar' playlist on Spotify
Spotify is giving its users more control over their musical experience by introducing new customization options for its popular weekly playlist, Release Radar.
SpaceX's Falcon 9 rocket has now flown for 35th time
SpaceX's Falcon 9 first stage has just made history by completing its 35th successful flight.
EU says Facebook, Instagram's 'addictive design' breaks law
A preliminary EU investigation has found Meta in breach of the Digital Services Act (DSA) due to the "addictive" design features of Instagram and Facebook.
NASA chief says agency has images of unexplained UFOs
NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman has revealed that the agency has captured images of unidentified objects, which remain unexplained by scientists.
Deepinder Goyal's Temple brain wearable may cost ₹72,000
Temple, the brain wearable developed under Continue Research, a research initiative funded by Zomato founder Deepinder Goyal, is expected to be priced at around ₹72,000, as per India Today.
China successfully lands reusable rocket for first time
China has successfully tested an experimental rocket retrieval system, using a net attached to a sea platform.
ISRO conducts successful parachute test for Gaganyaan mission
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has successfully conducted a major test of the main parachutes for the crew module of its Gaganyaan program.
SpaceXAI, Stability AI sued over AI-generated CSAM deepfakes
Elon Musk's artificial intelligence (AI) firm, SpaceXAI, and Stability AI have been slapped with a class-action lawsuit.
GPT 5.6 is the 'preferred model' for Microsoft 365 Copilot
OpenAI has announced that its latest model, GPT 5.6, will be the "preferred model" for Microsoft 365 Copilot.