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AI gains mean more work, not more holidays: Meta CTO
Meta's Chief Technology Officer (CTO), Andrew Bosworth, has said that the company will not use artificial intelligence (AI) productivity gains to give employees more time off.
WhatsApp down: Users face trouble sending photos, videos
WhatsApp is facing a major outage today. The disruption has been reported globally, including in countries like India and the UK.
xAI's rival to Meta Muse, GPT Image is here
Elon Musk's artificial intelligence start-up, xAI, has launched a new image-generation model called Imagine Image 2.0.
Apple testing iPhones, MacBooks running on China's CXMT memory chips
Apple is testing memory chips from China's CXMT for its iPhones and MacBooks.
ISRO's ₹986cr satellite launch complex in TN to be privatized
IN-SPACe has begun the process of privatizing operations and management of the ₹986 crore Small Satellite Launch Complex (SLC) at Kulasekarapattinam, Tamil Nadu.
This flying car could transform travel in Uttarakhand
A viral video from Almora, Uttarakhand, shows a man taking off in a compact flying machine.
Why cheaper Chinese models are good for AI industry
The emergence of affordable Chinese open-weight artificial intelligence (AI) models has rattled US investors.
Pixel 11 series launch around the corner: What to expect
Google is all set to unveil its next-generation Pixel 11 series on August 12.
Samsung is studying how users interact with AI in devices
Samsung Electronics is closely monitoring consumer adoption and use of artificial intelligence (AI) in their daily lives.
Meta must follow Indian laws, not just global policies: Government
The Indian government has made it clear that Meta's platforms must adhere to Indian laws and not just the company's global policies.
Shadow bands likely during upcoming total solar-eclipse: What are they?
As the world gears up for a total solar eclipse on August 12, scientists are preparing to study a strange phenomenon known as shadow bands.
What to expect from different stages of total solar-eclipse 2026
On August 12, a total solar eclipse will mesmerize millions as the Moon passes in front of the Sun, blocking its light.
Is plastic contamination overlooked while tackling food waste?
Plastic contamination should be a key focus in tackling food waste, experts have warned.
Robot dogs may guard China's research station on Moon
China is planning to establish a lunar research station, and the country's leading spacecraft developer, the China Academy of Space Technology, has proposed an innovative idea.
Rare particles called glueballs actually exist: What are they?
A team of around 700 international scientists, led by China, has made a historic discovery by confirming the existence of glueballs.
Amazon's new data center could worsen climate change
Amazon is planning to build a new data center in Pecos County, Texas.
Google Photos backup via Drive for desktop app ending tomorrow
Google is discontinuing the ability to back up photos and videos via its Drive for desktop app. The change will take effect on August 10, 2026.
Apple brings Alibaba's Qwen AI to Macs in China
Apple has published a guide explaining how eligible Mac users in mainland China can connect with Alibaba's Qwen artificial intelligence (AI) service.
Environmental clearance is not mandatory for all data centers: Government
The Indian government has clarified that artificial intelligence (AI) data centers do not automatically require environmental clearance.
Claude Code can now share messages between coding sessions
Anthropic has updated its AI-powered coding assistant, Claude Code, to allow communication between separate coding sessions.
Apple's 1st foldable iPhone could come in 2 color options
Apple's first-ever foldable iPhone, the iPhone Ultra, is set to be unveiled next month.
Why are hacking groups given codenames?
The cybersecurity industry has been naming different hacking groups for over a decade.
NVIDIA is now hiring for an AI safety team
NVIDIA, the leading tech giant, is in the process of forming a dedicated artificial intelligence (AI) safety and security engineering team.
iPhone 17 may get costlier from tomorrow
Apple could be planning to increase the price of its iPhone 17 models from August 10, a new leak has suggested.
Ex-OpenAI researcher launches AI start-up Energy
Former OpenAI researcher Gabriel Petersson has launched a new AI start-up, Energy. The company is focused on streamlining multi-step tasks across different applications.
This technique can help determine age, reproductive status of tigers
Scientists from the National Centre for Biological Sciences (NCBS) in Bengaluru have developed a non-invasive technique to determine the age, sex, and reproductive status of tigers and leopards.
EU moves ahead with 348-satellite broadband network to rival Starlink
The European Commission has taken a major step toward establishing its own satellite broadband network.
Why SpaceX's new Starship might be lost at sea
SpaceX's ambitious Starship project is facing a major setback.
Producing graphene-based quantum chips might soon become easier
A team of researchers from China's Peking University has made a major breakthrough in the field of quantum computing.
'Cold orb' flying: What's in Pentagon's new UFO files?
The Pentagon has released a new batch of declassified UFO files, including never-before-seen footage, renderings, and documents.
Polish internet infrastructure vulnerable to cyberattacks, researchers warn
Polish security researchers Robert Kruczek and Kamil Szczurowski have discovered major vulnerabilities in their country's public internet infrastructure.
Proposed bill seeks to restrict under-13 from making social-media accounts
A proposed private member's bill, the Safeguarding Healthy Internet Environments for Little Digital-Natives (SHIELD) Bill, 2025, seeks to restrict children under 13 from creating accounts on social media and online gaming platforms without verified parental consent.
Apple reportedly planning 3 new Ultra products, including foldable iPhone
Apple is gearing up to launch three new "Ultra" products between late 2026 and early 2027, as reported by Bloomberg's Mark Gurman and Macworld's Filipe Esposito.
'Harm to children...': Prince Harry backs $567M penalty on Meta
Prince Harry has reacted to a New Mexico court's decision to impose an additional $567 million fine on Meta.
Apple highlights legal delays in lawsuit against Jon Prosser
Apple has told a federal court that it has not heard from Jon Prosser's legal team in a month, as the discovery process continues in its trade secret lawsuit against the leaker.
Cloudflare launches Kitesurf, a web browser built for AI agents
Cloudflare has launched a new web browser called Kitesurf, but it's not your typical consumer-focused alternative to Chrome.
Watch: Google mocks Apple, Samsung in Pixel Watch 5 teaser
Google has released a new teaser for its upcoming Pixel Watch 5.
SpaceX's Terafab to rely on natural gas, not solar power
SpaceX has revealed its plan to build natural gas power plants to supply electricity for the upcoming Terafab semiconductor factory in Texas, according to Bloomberg.
NASA's 48-year-old Voyager 2 probe to function for another year
NASA has successfully extended the operational life of its Voyager 2 spacecraft by another year.
Framework data breach exposes personal information of all customers
Framework, a company known for its modular and repairable computers, has confirmed a data breach that compromised the personal information of all its customers.