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You can now remove watermarks from Google Gemini's AI generations
Google has announced a new feature that allows users to remove visible watermarks from its AI-generated media, including images, videos, and songs.
NVIDIA to lower investment in OpenAI's Ohio data center
NVIDIA has revised its financial backing plans for the proposed OpenAI data center in Ohio.
Samsung Galaxy Buds can soon work as hearing aids
Samsung has secured US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) clearance for its innovative hearing aid feature on the Galaxy Buds.
Aditya-L1 sheds light on why Sun's corona is so hot
ISRO's Aditya-L1 mission, India's first solar observation project in space, has made significant contributions to understanding one of the most puzzling mysteries in astrophysics: why is the Sun's outer atmosphere (the corona) millions of degrees hotter than its surface?
World's largest electric plane flies for first time
Heart Aerospace has made history by successfully flying the world's largest all-electric aircraft, the X1 demonstrator.
Sarvam launches AI voice agents for businesses
Sarvam has launched its Voice Agents platform, a tool for context-aware voice interactions.
Apple develops China-specific AI model in Alibaba partnership: Report
Apple has developed a large language model specifically for the Chinese market, according to Reuters.
Xiaomi HyperOS 4 debuts with Apple-like Liquid Glass design
Xiaomi has unveiled its latest software update, HyperOS 4. The new version promises a revamped user interface (UI), advanced artificial intelligence (AI) features, and overall system performance improvements.
Galaxy Z Fold8 teardown exposes major repairability problems
Samsung's latest foldable, the Galaxy Z Fold8, has been awarded a dismal repairability score of 4/10 by iFixit.
iPhone 18 to feature these 2 Pro-level upgrades
Apple's upcoming iPhone 18 is likely to come with a major upgrade in terms of RAM.
Meta calls claims 'unsubstantiated' as social media addiction trial begins
Meta has rejected claims made by state attorneys in its upcoming social media addiction trial.
WhatsApp now lets you save usernames while adding new contacts
WhatsApp has introduced a novel feature, allowing users to save usernames when adding new contacts.
ISRO's upgraded booster clears test, increasing payload capacity by 100kg
The Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) has successfully tested an upgraded version of the first-stage solid booster for its Small Satellite Launch Vehicle (SSLV).
Anthropic study warns AI agents may turn against each other
Anthropic's latest research has revealed that when artificial intelligence (AI) agents are pitted against each other, things can get out of hand pretty fast.
Netflix closes 2 game studios as it shifts gaming strategy
Netflix is shutting down two of its gaming studios, Night School Studio and Moonloot Games. The decision comes as part of the company's strategic shift toward party games and titles that can be streamed on TVs.
El Niño headed for record-shattering intensity, weather agency says
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has predicted that the ongoing Super El Niño could be the strongest on record.
Trump to let some private firms carry out global cyberattacks
The Trump administration has announced a groundbreaking initiative, allowing select private companies to conduct offensive cyber operations against foreign criminals.
IBM partners with OpenAI to boost enterprise AI adoption
IBM has announced a partnership with OpenAI, the leading artificial intelligence (AI) company.
Apple's 'iPhone Ultra' could be US-only at launch
Apple's highly-anticipated entry into the foldable smartphone market with the iPhone Ultra could be a US-exclusive affair at first.
Pixel 11's new Tensor G6 chip is 3nm, not 2nm
Google's Tensor G6 chip, which powers the latest Pixel 11 series, isn't the first smartphone processor to use TSMC's 2nm process. Instead, it is built on TSMC's 3nm technology.
Apple proposes 15% fee on purchases made through external links
Apple has proposed a new commission structure for the purchases made through links to external websites.
ChatGPT can now remember what you do on your computer
OpenAI has introduced a new feature called "Computer History" in the ChatGPT desktop app for Mac.
Google ordered to make rival app stores easier to install
A US judge has ordered tech giant Google to simplify the process of installing rival app stores on its Android operating system.
DeepSeek launches V4 Pro to challenge Anthropic's top AI model
Chinese artificial intelligence (AI) firm DeepSeek has launched its latest model, the DeepSeek V4 Pro.
'Instagram' or 'Instagzam': New wordmark logo sparks jokes online
Instagram has unveiled a new wordmark logo, its first major update in 10 years.
Microsoft merges Copilot apps, drops failed AI features
Microsoft is merging its consumer and business-focused Copilot apps into one.
WhatsApp's new AI tool can warn users about scam messages
Meta is using artificial intelligence (AI) to combat the growing number of scams on its platform.
OpenAI releases 'Ultrafast' mode to make GPT-5.6 Sol 14x faster
OpenAI has launched a new mode, 'Ultrafast,' to supercharge the performance of its latest and most advanced model, GPT-5.6 Sol.
Can dogs detect cancer? Bengaluru start-up begins 10,000-person trial
Bengaluru-based start-up Dognosis is conducting an innovative trial to detect cancer using specially trained dogs.
X open-sources its algorithm, lets users check shadowbans
X, the social media platform formerly known as Twitter, has open-sourced its "For You" algorithm and core ranking engine.
Apple sends spyware alerts to users across 110 countries
Apple has issued a fresh wave of alerts to users who may have fallen victim to spyware attacks.
Google unveils cheaper, smarter Gemini 3.7 Flash model for coding
Google has launched its latest artificial intelligence (AI) model, Gemini 3.7 Flash, just three weeks after the release of 3.6 Flash.
Meta removes 750,000 teen accounts in Australia amid looming ban
Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, has announced the removal of over 750,000 accounts it suspected belonged to Australians under the age of 16.
Microsoft 365 users beware: Phishing and identity threats are rising
The Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In) has issued a critical advisory, warning organizations about cyber attacks targeting Microsoft 365 (M365) accounts.
Google's new AI model converts sign language to text
Google has unveiled a new artificial intelligence (AI) model, called Sign-Language-to-Text (SL2T), at its recent Made by Google event.
UK plans lab-grown mini organs to transform drug testing
In a groundbreaking development, scientists in the UK are planning to grow miniature human organs and other tissues from NHS patients' cells.
New Windows vulnerability gives hackers system-wide access to user's device
A new zero-day vulnerability, dubbed ShieldBreak, has been discovered in the latest versions of Windows.
Lunar eclipse on August 28: When and where to watch
The next lunar eclipse will occur on August 28, 2026. This will be the last Moon-related eclipse of the year.
Perseid meteor shower hits peak: How to watch in India
The Perseid meteor shower has reached its peak, offering a spectacular celestial show for skywatchers across India.
ChatGPT starts showing ads in India
OpenAI may start showing ads on its ChatGPT platform in India. The company has been testing this feature in select regions for some time now.