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EU's new AI rules kick in next year: Key details
The European Commission has issued guidelines to help AI models with systemic risks comply with the European Union's artificial intelligence regulation (AI Act).
OnePlus Pad 3 launching in India on September 5
The OnePlus Pad 3, featuring a Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset and up to 16GB of RAM, will be available for purchase in India from September.
Tecno's tri-fold Phantom Ultimate G fold is Samsung's next big rival
Tecno has outpaced Samsung by revealing its first tri-foldable phone concept, the Phantom Fold series, set to be showcased at next year's Mobile World Congress.
Programming won't be automated for 100 years, says Bill Gates
Bill Gates asserts that certain professions, including creative fields and roles requiring complex decision-making, will remain secure from AI's reach for the next century.
AI writes nearly half of Robinhood's code
Robinhood's CEO, Vlad Tenev, reveals that artificial intelligence (AI) is now generating approximately 50% of the company's new code, surpassing Google and Microsoft.
Astronomers find super-cold hydrogen clouds around Milky Way's black hole
Astronomers have detected cold hydrogen clouds within the Fermi bubbles near the Milky Way's core, suggesting a recent black hole eruption.
Google sues operators of botnet infecting millions of Android devices
Google has initiated legal action against the operators of BadBox 2.0, a China-based botnet compromising over 10 million uncertified Android devices worldwide.
How to watch August's Perseid meteor shower this year
The annual Perseid meteor shower, active from July 17 to August 23, promises a spectacular display of up to 75 meteors per hour at its peak on August 12-13.
Apple's iPhone 17 series to arrive in these colors
The upcoming iPhone 17 Pro, expected to launch in September, may introduce bold new Orange and Blue colour options, as per tipster Majin Bu.
YouTube launches 'Hype' for smaller channels in India: Details here
YouTube has launched its Hype feature in India, designed to boost visibility and growth for small creators by engaging viewers in a unique way.
How is NASA preparing for deep-space missions? Monitoring astronauts' health
NASA employs extensive medical tests and wearable technology to study the impact of spaceflight on astronauts' health aboard the International Space Station (ISS).
Google unveils Veo 3 for text-to-video content creation
Google has launched access to its advanced AI video generation model, Veo 3, for developers at a surprising cost of $0.75 per second of video.
Austrian privacy group files complaints against TikTok, AliExpress, WeChat
Austrian privacy advocacy group NOYB has filed data privacy complaints against Chinese companies AliExpress, TikTok, and WeChat.
Stem cell therapy restores insulin production in type 1 diabetics
A small clinical trial has shown that lab-grown cells, known as zimislecel, can restore insulin production in people with severe type 1 diabetes.
Mistral brings 'deep research' to its chatbot—taking on ChatGPT, Gemini
French AI lab, Mistral, has upgraded its Le Chat chatbot with a host of new features.
Google's Pixel Watch 4 arrives with brighter display, bigger battery
The upcoming Google Pixel Watch 4 is expected to debut with a continuous SpO2 tracking feature, aimed at monitoring potential breathing problems in users.
Meet Yash Kumar, the Indian techie behind OpenAI's ChatGPT agent
Yash Kumar, an Indian-origin techie and member of technical staff at OpenAI, is a key figure in the development of the company's latest innovation - ChatGPT agent.
Crypto thefts all-time high as North Korean hackers steal $2B
North Korean hackers have been linked to a record surge in cryptocurrency thefts, with over $2 billion stolen in the first half of 2025.
LIGO detects gravitational waves from biggest merging black holes yet
Scientists have detected gravitational waves from a black hole collision, revealing one with an unexpected mass that challenges existing theories about star death.
Perplexity overtakes ChatGPT, Google Gemini on India's App Store
Perplexity has become the leading app on India's App Store, outperforming ChatGPT and Google Gemini, following a promotional offer from Airtel.
Here's when ISRO plans to launch the $1.5B NISAR mission
The NASA-ISRO Synthetic Aperture Radar (NISAR) mission, a joint India-US space project, is in its final stages of preparation.
From shopping to scheduling—ChatGPT's new agent handles your digital tasks
OpenAI has launched a new general-purpose AI agent, called ChatGPT agent, into its ChatGPT platform.
Meta continues to poach top talent from Apple
Meta Platforms Inc. has hired key artificial intelligence researchers Mark Lee and Tom Gunter from Apple, following the earlier recruitment of their former boss.
AI-powered cyberattacks are on the rise, says new survey
A recent survey reveals that nearly a quarter of companies experienced an AI-powered cyberattack last year, highlighting growing cybersecurity concerns.
NASA-ISRO's $1.5B Nisar mission to map Earth in 3D
The joint NASA-ISRO mission, Nisar, costing around $1.5 billion, is set to launch by the end of July from India's spaceport in Sriharikota.
iStore's 5,000mAh magnetic power bank recalled over fire risk
iStore has recalled its 5,000mAh Magnetic Wireless Power Bank due to overheating and fire risk issues, following reports of explosions during charging.
Mohali's Homi Bhabha Cancer Hospital opens advanced DNA testing lab
Homi Bhabha Cancer Hospital and Research Centre, Punjab has initiated DNA and RNA-based Next Generation Sequencing (NGS) for advanced cancer diagnosis and personalised treatment.
Elon Musk's adult AI on X sparks backlash
Elon Musk's AI-powered "waifu" chatbot, Ani, has sparked outrage from the National Center on Sexual Exploitation due to its explicit content.
Musk's Grok is testing limits of Apple's App Store guidelines
Elon Musk's artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot, Grok, is embroiled in a major controversy for allegedly violating Apple's stringent App Store guidelines.
Musk's xAI slammed by AI researchers over lax safety practices
Elon Musk's artificial intelligence (AI) company, xAI, is facing criticism from AI experts at OpenAI and Anthropic.
Gaming platform Roblox tightens teen protections with new features
Online gaming platform Roblox has announced a major update to its platform, aimed at improving the safety and privacy of users aged between 13 and 18.
How to sync real-time notifications across all your devices
Improving the audio quality of your smartphone can make a huge difference in your listening experience.
How to enhance your smartphone's audio quality
In today's interconnected world, syncing real-time notifications across different smart devices is critical for seamless communication and productivity.
Astronomers witness a solar system being born for first time
In a groundbreaking discovery, astronomers have witnessed the formation of a new planetary system around a young star, HOPS-315.
Largest Martian rock on Earth auctioned for over $5M
The largest piece of Mars ever found on Earth has been sold at a New York auction for just over $5 million.
Meta's new AI feature creates styled images of you
Meta has launched its 'Imagine Me' feature in India, allowing users to create personalized images based on text prompts.
Meta's AI needs social media data to learn 'Australian concepts'
Meta, the parent company of Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp, has urged the Australian government not to change its privacy laws.
TikTok's new feature puts songwriters front and center
TikTok has announced a new feature that will allow songwriters to showcase their own or co-written songs on their profiles.
Zoho just launched its very own AI model
Zoho Corporation, a leading player in the Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) space, has launched its own large language model (LLM) called Zia LLM.
Why China-linked hackers are targeting Taiwan's semiconductor industry
Cybersecurity firm Proofpoint has revealed a surge in cyber espionage campaigns targeting Taiwan's semiconductor industry.
Rare solar eclipse in 2027 will darken skies for 6-minutes
On August 2, 2027, a total solar eclipse will be visible from parts of Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East.
China is building an AI data center under the sea
China is building an underwater artificial intelligence (AI) data center off the coast of Shanghai.
Airtel offers free 1‑year Perplexity Pro subscription—How to avail
Bharti Airtel has teamed up with AI firm Perplexity to offer a complimentary one-year subscription of Perplexity Pro to all its 360 million customers in India.
AI will reshape jobs, not erase them, says Sam Altman
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has shared his thoughts on the impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on work and creativity.
Google's flagship Pixel 10 series to debut on August 20
Google has officially announced the date for its upcoming Pixel launch event. The tech giant will host the event in New York City on August 20 at 1pm ET.
OpenAI moves ChatGPT to Google Cloud, reducing reliance on Microsoft
OpenAI, the company behind the popular ChatGPT AI assistant, has announced a partnership with Google Cloud. The deal comes as part of OpenAI's strategy to meet the growing demand for computing capacity.
This solar drone can fly for 90 days—fix itself midair
Skydweller Aero, a US tech company, has teamed up with French defense giant Thales to create an innovative solar-powered drone.
Italian YouTuber faces legal trouble over retro game console reviews
Popular retro gaming YouTuber, Once Were Nerd, has been raided by the Italian government. The action was taken after the content creator allegedly promoted piracy of copyrighted material in his videos.
Google's AI Mode now thinks, reasons, and even makes calls
Google has expanded its AI Mode within Search with the addition of the Gemini 2.5 Pro model and Deep Search capability.
Co-op data breach affects all 6.5M customers: What was stolen?
UK retail giant Co-op has confirmed that a recent cyberattack resulted in the theft of personal data of all its customers.
Glowing fiery trench gets carved on Sun: Here's why
A massive filament eruption yesterday transformed the northeastern side of the Sun, albeit temporarily.
This distant body sheds light on solar system formation
The Subaru Telescope has discovered a small celestial body beyond Pluto, shedding light on the formation and evolution of the outer solar system.
Why Gujarat has launched a tribal genome sequencing project
In a first-of-its-kind move in India, Gujarat has launched a tribal genome sequencing project.
Biocon's Ozempic rival will be launched in India by 2027
Biocon, a leading biopharmaceutical company, has announced its plans to introduce generic versions of the popular weight-loss drug Wegovy in India and Canada.
This Chinese tool can hack your phone and extract data
Chinese authorities are using a new type of malware to extract data from seized phones, according to a report by mobile cybersecurity company Lookout.
Attention! Critical vulnerabilities found in multiple Adobe products
India's Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In) has issued a warning about multiple vulnerabilities in Adobe software.
How Shubhanshu Shukla survived blazing heat during return to Earth
SpaceX's Crew Dragon spacecraft, carrying the Axiom-4 mission crew, successfully landed in the Pacific Ocean off San Diego, California yesterday.
Google Chrome will soon stop working on these Macs
Google has announced that its next browser update, Chrome 138, will be the last one to support macOS Big Sur.
Google's AI news summaries in Discover feed are worrying publishers
Google Discover, the personalized news feed within the Google Search app, is getting a major upgrade. The tech giant is introducing AI-generated summaries directly into the platform.
Can your PC run 'GTA VI'? Here's what it needs
The gaming community is abuzz with excitement over Grand Theft Auto VI (GTA 6), one of the most anticipated titles of the decade.
India meets clean energy goal 5 years ahead of schedule
India has achieved a major milestone in its clean energy journey, five years ahead of schedule.
This distant celestial body moves in sync with Neptune
A team of astronomers, led by the Center for Astrophysics | Harvard & Smithsonian, has discovered a rare trans-Neptunian object (TNO) beyond Neptune. It is moving in rhythm with the planet.
Watch: Supermassive black hole found in an 'Infinity' galaxy
A team of astronomers led by Yale University professor Pieter van Dokkum has discovered a supermassive black hole in an "Infinity" galaxy.
Thanks to Samsung, Apple's foldable phone won't show a crease
Apple's highly-anticipated foldable iPhone could come with a revolutionary "crease-free" display.
How to automate email sorting on your smartphone
Managing emails on smartphones is tricky, especially with the number of messages we receive each day.
How to schedule social media posts
Scheduling social media posts effectively can significantly enhance engagement and reach.
You can soon ask followers questions on your WhatsApp channels
WhatsApp is working on a feature that would allow channel admins to share questions with their followers.
Third-generation Starlink satellites on the way: What are the upgrades?
SpaceX has revealed plans to launch its third-generation Starlink satellites in the first half of 2026.
Amazon taps rival SpaceX to launch more Kuiper internet satellites
Amazon has once again taken the help of Elon Musk's SpaceX to launch its next batch of Project Kuiper internet satellites.
NVIDIA CEO applauds China's AI progress, calls models 'world class'
NVIDIA's CEO Jensen Huang has praised China's generative artificial intelligence (AI) models.
You can now stream Xbox games you own on PC
Xbox has announced plans to extend its "Stream your own game" feature to PC.
Microsoft's Copilot Vision AI can now scan your entire screen
Microsoft is rolling out an update to Copilot Vision for Windows Insiders that allows the AI assistant to scan your entire desktop.
Grok AI will no longer parrot Musk or praise Hilter
Elon Musk's artificial intelligence company, xAI, has issued an apology for the "horrific" anti-Semitic comments made by its Grok chatbot.
World's most accurate clock measures time to 19 decimals
The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) in Maryland, US has unveiled a new record holder for the world's most accurate clock.
ChatGPT's upcoming agents will compete with Excel and PowerPoint
OpenAI is said to be developing new features for ChatGPT that will rival Microsoft's Office suite, especially Excel and PowerPoint.
Hackers can remotely disable brakes on US trains. Say what!
A serious security vulnerability has been identified in American trains, one that could allow hackers to remotely disable their brakes.
Apple to recycle rare earth magnets in the US
Apple has announced a massive investment of $500 million in MP Materials, a US-based rare earth mining company.
Broadcom launches Tomahawk Ultra AI chip to take on NVIDIA
Broadcom has unveiled a new networking processor, the Tomahawk Ultra, to accelerate artificial intelligence (AI) data processing.
This Earth-sized exoplanet will meet a fiery death soon
Astronomers have discovered an Earth-sized exoplanet, TOI-2431 b, on a death spiral.
Saturn, Moon, Neptune to stay together tonight: How to watch
Skywatchers, get ready for a celestial treat tonight.
After NVIDIA, AMD to resume its chip sales to China
Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) has announced its plan to resume shipments of MI308 chips to China.
This India-made vaccine might protect you from Chikungunya
The Atal Incubation Centre (AIC) of the CSIR-Centre for Cellular and Molecular Biology (CCMB) is gearing up to conduct large-scale trials of an indigenously developed mRNA vaccine against Chikungunya.