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Google Gemini now lets you minimize tasks into floating bubbles
Google has updated its Gemini overlay on Android, introducing a multitasking feature.
Rogue OpenAI agents took over German website
A swarm of rogue AI agents from OpenAI hijacked a German website this spring, turning it into a bulletin board for other AI agents, according to Reuters.
IIT-Madras-backed Bodhan AI launches 4 foundational AI models
Bodhan AI, a Section 8 company incubated at IIT-Madras and funded by the Union Education Ministry, has launched four foundational artificial intelligence (AI) models for Indian languages.
GTA 6 DualSense controllers up for pre-order from September 10
Sony has unveiled two limited-edition DualSense wireless controllers inspired by Grand Theft Auto VI (GTA 6).
White House launches games where players capture migrants, build border
The official White House website has launched a series of arcade-style games, including one where players can "capture people at the southern border" and another where they can build a border wall.
Gaganyaan's first uncrewed launch by year-end, says ISRO chief
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is gearing up for a busy phase with multiple upcoming missions.
Zuckerberg called Trump to voice concerns over national AI regulator
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg has expressed concerns over the proposal of a national artificial intelligence (AI) regulator.
Lenovo's new rollable laptop gives you 17-inch screen when needed
Lenovo has unveiled its latest rollable concept, the ThinkBook Project Swan, at IFA 2026.
Lenovo's new concept laptop ditches fans for solid-state cooling
Lenovo has unveiled a groundbreaking concept laptop, the Project AeroBlade, at IFA 2026.
2 major US law firms hit by data breaches
Leading US law firms, Quinn Emanuel and McDermott, have recently reported data breaches. The firms have informed law enforcement agencies about the incidents.
NVIDIA's new tool turns home PCs into an AI network
NVIDIA has launched a new open-source software tool, the Personal AI Router (PAIR).
TikTok introduces voice comments and polls in latest update
TikTok is giving its comment sections a major overhaul.
Pig kidney keeps man dialysis-free for record 9 months
In a groundbreaking medical achievement, a genetically modified kidney from a pig has kept a 66-year-old man alive for nine months.
Lenovo's new $699 laptop is a MacBook Neo rival
Lenovo has officially unveiled its latest productivity laptop, the IdeaPad Vibe.
Apple faces $2.7B lawsuit over App Tracking Transparency
Apple is facing a £2 billion ($2.7 billion) lawsuit over its App Tracking Transparency (ATT) policy.
TikTok reverses decision to meet US lawmakers over child safety
TikTok has pulled out of a scheduled public roundtable with the House Select Committee on China, according to John Moolenaar, the chair of the committee.
Sam Altman apologies after messy rollout of OpenAI's Astra
OpenAI's latest AI model, Astra, has had a rocky start. The company's CEO Sam Altman publicly apologized for the "chaotic release," admitting that there were issues with the initial rollout.
Microsoft will let you use Xbox Cloud Gaming without subscription
Microsoft is making a major shift in its Xbox Cloud Gaming service.
Microsoft's new speech model is faster, cheaper than OpenAI's
Microsoft has launched a new speech-recognition model, MAI-Transcribe-2, that is faster, more accurate, and cheaper than its competitors such as OpenAI and ElevenLabs.
Anker's new speaker uses radar to track your sleep
Anker has unveiled its latest innovation, the SleepLab speaker, a device designed to monitor and improve sleep without the need for wearables.
Meta will pay for sharing how you use Muse Spark
Meta has introduced a new pricing model for its latest Muse Spark AI system, which is designed to run coding and other agents.
ISRO successfully launches India's first geo-orbit imaging satellite
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has successfully launched the EOS-05 Earth observation satellite from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh.
OpenAI launches Astra, its most powerful AI model yet
OpenAI has launched its latest and most advanced artificial intelligence (AI) model, the GPT-6 Astra.
Google just launched its most accurate AI weather model
Google has unveiled its latest artificial intelligence (AI) model for weather forecasting, WeatherNext 3.
Motorola bedazzles its Razr foldable with Swarovski crystals
Motorola has introduced the Razr 2026 Swarovski Edition, bringing a luxury spin to its clamshell foldable.
Google rolls out AI voice features for Gmail, Docs, Keep
Google has announced the rollout of three new features: Gmail Live, Docs Live, and Keep Live.
IFA 2026: Dyson unveils new vacuums, air purifiers, hair tools
Dyson has unveiled its latest range of innovative products at the Dyson Unveiled event in Berlin, on the sidelines of IFA 2026.
ChatGPT, Claude and Grok hit by simultaneous outages
Three of the biggest artificial intelligence (AI) chatbots, OpenAI's ChatGPT, xAI's Grok, and Anthropic's Claude, faced a major outage on Thursday.
Strongest-ever El Nino threatens extreme weather through 2027
The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) has warned that the El Nino weather phenomenon is likely to become even stronger and could be the most intense ever recorded.
Hyderabad start-up's drone hits 498km/h, setting speed record in India
A Hyderabad-based defense technology start-up, Apollyon Dynamics, has set a new speed record for multirotor drones in India.
Apple's first smart home display may be coming soon
Apple is rumored to be gearing up for the launch of its new smart home display, a device that will power Apple Home.
Rare Apple 1 computer could fetch $800,000 at auction
A rare piece of Apple history is set to go under the hammer once again.
Justice Department, X tracking hackers behind cyberattack
The US Justice Department is working with Elon Musk's X to trace the hackers behind a recent password-recovery attack.
Apple may let you use one number on two iPhones
Apple is working on a new feature called "iPhone Handoff," which will let users share a single phone number across two iPhones.
IFA 2026: Coolest gadgets unveiled so far
IFA 2026, Europe's largest consumer tech show, is underway in Berlin, Germany. Even before the public opening, several innovative gadgets have been unveiled.
OpenAI is building a kill switch for AI
OpenAI, the company behind ChatGPT, is working on "automated shutdown capabilities" for its artificial intelligence (AI) systems.
You can now pay household bills directly on WhatsApp
WhatsApp has launched a new feature that allows users in India to pay their household and utility bills directly from the app.
OpenAI's new AI reasoning method raises safety concerns
OpenAI's new artificial intelligence (AI) model, Astra, is drawing flak from experts over its "recurrent depth" reasoning technique.
Dark matter discovered? What the new WIMP signal means
A team of scientists has made a possible breakthrough in the search for dark matter, the mysterious substance that makes up most of the universe's mass.
X now offers instant payments to creators
Elon Musk's social media platform, X, has announced a major change in its payment system for US-based creators.