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Fitbit users can finally sync data with Apple Health
Google has announced a major update for its health app, Google Health.
Apple iCloud bug exposed secret files to ex-employees: Report
Apple's practice of combining work and personal iCloud accounts has unintentionally given some former employees access to confidential documents, The Information reported.
Apple faces $32.5B lawsuit over Photos app's facial recognition
Apple is facing a massive $32.5 billion class-action lawsuit in Illinois, The Times reported.
Locked out of WhatsApp? Meta is rolling out a fix
A sudden technical glitch in WhatsApp's automated moderation system has left users around the globe locked out of their accounts.
Microsoft is bringing Xbox 360 games to PC
Microsoft is expanding its gaming ecosystem by bringing Xbox 360 games to PC.
WhatsApp outage leaves thousands unable to send photos, videos
WhatsApp is facing a major outage today, with thousands of users around the world reporting issues in sending photos, videos, stickers, and other media files.
Telegram back on Apple's App Store after brief global disappearance
Popular messaging app Telegram briefly disappeared from the Apple App Store worldwide. However, it has since been restored.
'Zuckerberg must apologize': Parliamentary panel after PM's video temporarily removed
The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Communications and Information Technology has demanded an apology from Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg after a video of Prime Minister Narendra Modi was temporarily removed from Facebook.
Claude AI gets local data processing in India
Artificial intelligence (AI) start-up Anthropic has announced its plan to expand operations in India.
Nothing Phone (4a) gets another price hike, starts at ₹43,000
Nothing's Phone (4a), which debuted in March this year, has received another price hike in India. This is the third revision since its launch.
Why WhatsApp is asking Indian users their date of birth
WhatsApp has started asking some Indian users for their date of birth, according to reports.
World's largest camera captures 500,000 galaxies in stunning cosmic image
The Vera C. Rubin Observatory in Chile has unveiled one of the most detailed views of the cosmos, capturing over 500,000 galaxies and more than 50,000 stars in a single deep image.
Apple caps security reports after AI-generated fake vulnerabilities overwhelm team
Apple has imposed a limit on the number of security reports researchers can submit at once.
AI making cyberattacks happen faster, giving less time to respond
Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly changing the cybersecurity landscape, a recent report by J.P. Morgan Asset & Wealth Management has revealed.
Government clearance delay halts ISRO's 2 major satellite launches
India's space program has hit an unexpected snag, with two key satellites, NVS-03 and GISAT-1A, awaiting government approval for launch.
JioTag 2 launched in India to rival Apple's AirTag
Reliance Jio has unveiled its latest product, the JioTag 2, in India.
Parliament panel to meet X, Snapchat, Google representatives today
The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Communications and Information Technology will meet with representatives from major social media platforms on Monday at 4:00pm.
Coldcard breach: How hackers stole $89M from Bitcoin's 'safest' storage
Nearly 1,367 Bitcoins, worth some $89 million, have been stolen from as many as 4,585 offline wallets in a hack that has rocked the crypto world.
Alibaba unveils its most powerful AI model yet
Alibaba has unveiled its largest and most capable artificial intelligence (AI) model, Qwen3.8-Max. The new model comes with a whopping 2.4 trillion parameters.
Google had its own ChatGPT-like bot before OpenAI's launch
Thibault 'Tibo' Sottiaux, a former member of Google's AI team and now an employee at OpenAI, has claimed that Google had its own version of ChatGPT before OpenAI launched it.
Apple's camera-equipped AirPods to launch as soon as next month
Apple is said to be working on a new pair of AirPods with built-in cameras.
Google axes AI app wanted by 800,000 people
Google has announced the cancellation of its standalone AI Studio mobile app, even before its official launch.
Google Pixel 11 series pre-orders begin August 12
Google has revealed the pre-order details for its upcoming Pixel 11 series ahead of the flagship lineup's launch at the "Made by Google" event which starts on August 12 at 6:00pm ET (3:30am IST, next day).
Xbox prices surge across EU and UK
Microsoft has announced a significant price hike for its Xbox consoles in the European Union (EU) and United Kingdom (UK).
Apple MacBook Air faces severe supply shortage amid memory crunch
Apple's latest M5 MacBook Air is facing severe supply shortages, primarily due to a global shortage of memory and storage components.
Apple is developing smart glasses to track your health
Apple is reportedly working on a new pair of non-AR smart glasses, after abandoning plans to expand the Vision Pro into a health platform.
IRCTC's new website makes Tatkal ticket booking faster
The Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) has made significant improvements to its beta website, resulting in faster Tatkal ticket bookings.
India has 12 semiconductor units with $20B investment: Ashwini Vaishnaw
India's semiconductor manufacturing ecosystem is entering a new phase, with 12 units and an investment of around $20 billion.
India's data center capacity projected to hit 3.6GW by 2030
India's data center capacity is projected to grow to around 3-3.6 gigawatts (GW) by 2030, according to a report cited by Axis Capital.
Skyroot to build its own launch pad after historic mission
Indian space start-up Skyroot Aerospace has announced plans to construct its own launch pad.
Why August 12 could be greatest skywatching day in years
Skywatchers across North America and Europe should mark their calendars for August 12.
Rare star system discovered in Magellanic Bridge
An international team of astronomers, led by researchers from the Inter-University Centre for Astronomy and Astrophysics (IUCAA), has discovered a rare star system in the Magellanic Bridge.
Sam Altman's ChatGPT podcast idea for kids sparks debate
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has sparked a debate by suggesting parents use ChatGPT to create personalized podcasts for their children during school runs.
Crime novel deal worth $2M collapses over AI writing doubts
A major publishing deal for a debut crime novel has fallen through due to questions over the possible involvement of artificial intelligence (AI) in its writing.
This UK government agency has suffered a data breach
The UK Government Investments (UKGI), the public body responsible for managing state investments in companies such as Channel 4 and the Post Office, has suffered a data breach.
Blackouts in China might become a thing of the past
China is planning to leverage quantum technology, including precision sensors and computer simulations, to bolster its power grid and prevent blackouts.
This AI algorithm tracks illicit crypto transactions with 90% accuracy
Researchers from China's national police academy have developed an artificial intelligence (AI) system capable of detecting illicit cryptocurrency transactions with nearly 90% accuracy.
OpenAI's unreleased Astra model solves 10 long-standing math problems
OpenAI has announced that its unreleased artificial intelligence (AI) model, Astra, has solved 10 long-standing mathematical problems.
xAI's request to block ban on AI undressing apps denied
A US District Judge has denied tech company xAI's request to block a Minnesota law banning apps that allow users to "nudify" images.
This key can help you stop mindless app scrolling
Autonomous Key, a new NFC key, is revolutionizing the way we deal with distracting apps.