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Just 1 'workout' can slow cancer cell growth: Study
A recent study suggests that even a single workout session could potentially slow down the growth of cancer cells by up to 30%.
Breathing indoors? You're inhaling 68,000 microplastics daily
New research reveals that individuals unknowingly inhale approximately 68,000 microplastic particles daily in their homes, a figure significantly higher than previous estimates.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold/Flip 7 series receiving July security patch
Samsung has rolled out the first software update for its newly launched Galaxy Z Fold 7, Flip 7, and Flip 7 FE devices, primarily focusing on improved security.
Uber Eats now lets restaurants message you directly
Uber Eats has launched a "Live order chat" feature, allowing merchants to interact with customers about their orders in real-time.
Tech giants tone down AI claims after FTC warning
Tech giants like Apple, Google, Microsoft, and Samsung are revising claims about their AI products following scrutiny from ad-industry regulators and the Federal Trade Commission.
Best smartphone deals you can grab during Amazon sale
Amazon's Great Freedom Festival Sale is now live, featuring significant discounts on popular smartphones like the iPhone 16 and OnePlus 13.
Elon Musk's xAI joins EU AI code, but with caveats
Elon Musk's AI startup, xAI, will only sign the "Safety and Security" chapter of the EU's voluntary AI Code of Practice, criticizing other sections as harmful to innovation.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 breaks preorder record: Details
Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold 7 has shattered all previous Z Fold preorder records in the US, demonstrating a strong shift from niche to mainstream for foldable phones.
Uber Eats now offers AI-written menu descriptions, food photos
Uber Eats is enhancing its service with AI tools to generate menu descriptions, improve food photos, and summarize customer reviews for better business-customer communication.
Google plans its largest Asian data center in Andhra Pradesh
Google is set to invest a whopping $6 billion in a new 1-gigawatt (GW) data center in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh.
IITM's fungi-based packaging could replace plastic foam
Researchers at IIT Madras have developed a sustainable, biodegradable packaging material from agricultural waste, offering an alternative to conventional plastic foams.
Karnataka's ₹1,000cr quantum push could create 10,000 jobs
Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has announced the Karnataka Quantum Mission (KQM), a Rs 1,000 crore initiative aimed at building a $20 billion quantum economy in the state.
Why China's internet regulator has summoned NVIDIA
China has raised alarms over possible security threats posed by NVIDIA's H20 artificial intelligence chip.
Meta is close to achieving 'Superintelligence': Mark Zuckerberg
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg has said that the company is getting closer to achieving "superintelligence."
Samsung's new Galaxy Book 4 Edge promises 27-hour battery life
Samsung has launched the Galaxy Book 4 Edge, its most affordable laptop in India, featuring a Qualcomm chip and a battery life of up to 27 hours.
How heat waves affect students' learning
A recent study reveals that prolonged heat exposure can negatively affect students' long-term learning and their ability to handle complex tasks.
Asteroid with chance of hitting Moon raises satellite collision fears
Scientists are closely observing asteroid 2024 YR4, which poses a 4% chance of colliding with the Moon by 2032, potentially causing significant space debris and disruption.
Bharat Matrimony partners with Truecaller to enhance user experience
Matrimony.com, India's leading matchmaking platform, has joined forces with global communications platform Truecaller to ensure safer and smarter online matchmaking.
Extramarks launches AI suite to transform school learning
Extramarks Education, a global edtech leader, has launched 'Extra Intelligence', an innovative AI-powered education suite designed to transform school ecosystems.
Vivo T4R with 5,700mAh battery launched at ₹17,499
The Vivo T4R, a rugged smartphone with a 5700mAh battery and military-grade durability, has officially launched in India. The device offers high-end specs at competitive prices.
OpenAI's 1st European data center will use NVIDIA GPUs
OpenAI is partnering with Nscale and Aker to establish a massive AI data centre in Norway, marking its first major infrastructure project in Europe.
Apple iPhone 17 Pro, Pro Max to get this upgrade
Apple's iPhone 17 Pro and Pro Max are rumored to feature scratch-resistant, anti-reflective displays, addressing screen glare issues.
Meta's new AI project: Personal superintelligence for everyone
Mark Zuckerberg, CEO of Meta, is focusing on personal superintelligence in his new AI plan, while highlighting the importance of safety measures.
NASA: This comet is 1st interstellar object discovered in 2025
NASA has confirmed that the interstellar object, 3I/ATLAS, is a natural comet, dismissing claims of it being an alien spacecraft.
Ransomware attacks now being used to push political agendas
Ransomware attacks are increasingly being used as political tools, with cybercriminals blending financial crime and hacktivist ideologies, according to a report by Akamai.
Life discovered deeper than ever before in Pacific Ocean
Scientists have discovered thriving chemosynthetic communities at unprecedented depths in the northwest Pacific’s trenches, challenging known limits of life's resilience.
Neuralink lets paralyzed woman control computer with thoughts
Audrey Crews, paralysed for two decades, can now draw and write using her thoughts thanks to Elon Musk's Neuralink brain implant.
AI battery gages promise to boost your device's runtime
Texas Instruments has introduced a predictive battery management technology, promising up to 30% longer run time for electronics, laptops, and e-bikes.
You won't be able to use Dropbox's password manager anymore
Dropbox has announced the discontinuation of its password management tool, Dropbox Passwords.
Skechers now lets you hide AirTags in your kids' shoes
Skechers has launched a new line of sneakers for kids, featuring a hidden compartment for Apple AirTags.
Meta to spend $72B on AI infrastructure this year
Meta, the tech giant led by Mark Zuckerberg, has announced its plan to invest heavily in artificial intelligence (AI).
AI coding assistant GitHub Copilot now has over 20M users
GitHub Copilot, the artificial intelligence (AI) coding assistant developed by Microsoft-owned GitHub in partnership with OpenAI, has crossed a major milestone of over 20 million users.
Almost 50% code written by AI tools contain vulnerabilities: Report
A recent study by software company Veracode has raised alarms over the security of AI-generated code.
Astronomers discover 'rogue' planet using Einstein's theory of relativity
Astronomers have discovered a rogue planet in the Milky Way using old Hubble data and Einstein's theory of general relativity.
ISRO-NASA's NISAR satellite unfurls massive antenna in space
ISRO has successfully launched the Nasa-Isro Synthetic Aperture Radar (Nisar) mission. This article visually explains how its large, folded antenna will be deployed in space.
Apexon launches AgentRise, a next-gen AI platform for businesses
Apexon, a technology services firm, has introduced AgentRise, a next-generation platform that embeds Agentic AI across business functions to accelerate enterprise adoption.
Blood test to detect hidden tumors being trialed in UK
Hundreds of patients in Hampshire and Dorset are participating in a trial for the Enlighten blood test, aimed at early stage cancer detection.
Microsoft Copilot gets new 'Smart' mode: What it means
Microsoft Copilot is reportedly introducing a new 'Smart' mode, potentially powered by OpenAI's anticipated GPT-5 model, offering advanced reasoning and autonomous task execution.
Google proposes new rules for gaming-apps to dodge antitrust scrutiny
Google has proposed changes to its policies for hosting real-money gaming (RMG) apps on the Play Store in India.
Google Search bug allowed people to erase articles from results
A recent discovery by journalist Jack Poulson has revealed a major vulnerability in Google's search engine.
Sex toy app leaked 20 million emails, hackers could take over accounts
Serious flaws in the Lovense app reportedly exposed users' email addresses and enabled full account takeovers, potentially revealing their purchase history.
Can we use old jets to cool the planet?
A recent study proposes a more realistic approach to the controversial Stratospheric Aerosol Injection (SAI) technology, aimed at mitigating climate change.
Microsoft's GitHub Copilot hits 20 million users as AI coding booms
Microsoft's AI coding tool, GitHub Copilot, has reached over 20 million all-time users, with a significant uptake among Fortune 100 companies.
Astronomers discover black hole devouring a star
A brilliant flare of light in a distant galaxy has potentially revealed an elusive intermediate-mass black hole, advancing our understanding of supermassive black hole formation.
Mark Zuckerberg believes AR glasses will be our next digital lifeline
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg predicts a future where people without AI glasses could face significant cognitive disadvantages.
Chrome for Android is getting this cool new animation
Google is developing a new back animation for Chrome on Android, designed to prevent users from accidentally leaving a webpage.
Russia bans Speedtest app, recommends paper maps to navigate
Russia has banned the US-based internet speed-measuring tool, Speedtest by Ookla, citing potential threats to its network stability.
NASA, SpaceX set for record-breaking 6th Dragon mission
SpaceX's Crew-11 astronaut mission to the International Space Station (ISS) is set for launch on July 31, 2025.
US government launches health data-sharing program with tech giants
The Trump administration is collaborating with major tech companies to develop a system for Americans to upload personal health data.
AI recommendations boost Meta's user engagement and revenue
Mark Zuckerberg, Meta CEO, attributed a rise in user engagement on Facebook and Instagram to advancements in AI, resulting in a 5% and 6% increase respectively in Q2.
New species found at record ocean depth
Researchers have discovered a network of tubeworms and mollusks thriving in the extreme conditions of deep-sea trenches, challenging assumptions about life at such depths.
Google Pixel Watch 4 introduces side-mounted charging
The latest leak of Google's Pixel Watch 4 reveals a potential aesthetic issue with its new side-mounted charging system.
Asteroid has small chance of hitting Moon in 2032: NASA
Asteroid 2024 YR4, detected by scientists, poses a potential threat to the Moon and Earth's satellites. The possible collision could trigger meteor showers on Earth.
You can now send end-to-end encrypted DMs on Bluesky
Germ, a new startup, is launching end-to-end encrypted messaging on the Bluesky social network. The service aims to provide a more secure chat option than existing platforms.
Google signing EU's AI code: What it means for users
Google has announced its intention to sign the European Union's (EU) general-purpose artificial intelligence (AI) code of practice.
How TikTok is ensuring safety of its teen users
TikTok has announced a major update to its platform, introducing a range of new features aimed at enhancing user experience.
YouTube's TV app gets 'Jump Ahead' feature: How it works
YouTube is bringing its AI-powered "Jump Ahead" feature to its TV app, making it easier for Premium subscribers to jump straight to the most interesting parts of a video.
This Indian woman has a blood group never seen before
A team of researchers at the Rotary TTK Blood Centre in Bengaluru has identified a new blood group in a 38-year-old woman.
This is how 'lava planets' change over time
A recent study published in Nature Astronomy has proposed a theoretical framework to understand the evolution of hot rocky exoplanets, or "lava planets."
Australia's first orbital rocket crashes just seconds after launch
Australia's first-ever homegrown orbital rocket, Eris, has failed in its maiden attempt to reach space.
NISAR: World's costliest Earth-observation satellite built by India, US launched
The NASA-ISRO Synthetic Aperture Radar (NISAR) satellite, a joint Earth observation mission between India and the US, has finally been launched.
Apple's first foldable iPhone coming in 2026 with $2,000 price-tag
Apple is gearing up to enter the foldable smartphone market with its first-ever device, likely to be launched in 2026.
'Pretentious, low-accountability term': Musk drops 'researcher' title at xAI
Elon Musk, the founder of xAI, has announced that his firm will no longer use the job title "researcher" for his employees.
You can now use AI during job interviews at Meta
Meta, the tech giant owned by Mark Zuckerberg, is changing its interview process for coding jobs.
Google's AI Mode gets major update: Check new features
Google has announced a major update to its experimental AI Mode, adding several new features.
Google's NotebookLM can now create narrated slideshows for your notes
Google's NotebookLM is getting a major upgrade with the introduction of its new Video Overviews feature.
Apple launches live video shopping in India: How it works
Apple has launched its 'Shop with a Specialist over Video' service in India.
YouTubers can now drop F-bombs early and still monetize
YouTube has updated its monetization policies, allowing creators to use strong profanity (like "f*ck") within the first seven seconds of their videos without losing out on full ad revenue.
NASA-ISRO's NISAR satellite launches today—When, how to watch the lift-off
NASA and ISRO are set to launch their joint Earth observation satellite NISAR later today.
Australia just banned YouTube for children under 16: Here's why
Australia has added YouTube to its world-first ban on social media for teenagers.
ChatGPT's 'Study Mode' teaches you instead of giving instant answers
OpenAI has launched a new feature called "Study Mode" in ChatGPT, its AI-powered chatbot.
Adobe Photoshop gets new AI tools to enhance your images
Adobe has unveiled a host of new artificial intelligence (AI) tools for its popular image editing software, Photoshop.
Watch: Hubble snaps a spiral galaxy 137M light-years away
NASA's Hubble Space Telescope has captured a stunning image of the spiral galaxy NGC 3285B.
This smart glass can bring down electricity bills for buildings
The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Indore is developing a revolutionary 'smart glass' technology to make buildings more energy-efficient.
WhatsApp's upcoming feature will improve your low‑light photos
WhatsApp is testing a new 'night mode' feature for its Android app, aimed at improving low-light photography.
'PRALAY' missile successfully tested by DRDO for second consecutive day
The Defence Research and Development Organisation(DRDO) has successfully conducted two consecutive flight tests of its indigenously developed 'PRALAY' missile.
How the iPhone's Notes app is being used to cheat
The iPhone's Notes app, a go-to platform for jotting down grocery lists or reminders, has been co-opted by some users for a more nefarious purpose: cheating.
Tech tips: Use these camera settings for stunning photographs
Smartphone cameras have come a long way, packing features that would match any traditional camera.
How to create app shortcuts on your device
Creating app shortcuts can greatly improve the speed at which you can navigate through your smartphone/tablet.
Jio's latest service can turn your screen into a computer
Reliance Jio has launched a new cloud-based virtual desktop platform, called JioPC.
How fraudsters 'digitally arrested' a woman doctor and stole ₹19cr
A shocking incident of cyber fraud has come to light in Gandhinagar, where a senior woman doctor fell victim to a sophisticated "digital arrest" scam, losing a staggering ₹19 crore in about three months.
How to set up a digital bullet journal
A digital bullet journal is a modern way to organize tasks, track habits, and plan goals with the help of technology.
Critical macOS flaw could leak your Apple Intelligence secrets: Microsoft
Microsoft has flagged a critical security flaw in macOS, one that could have given malicious apps access to highly sensitive user data.
Rare celestial event: 2 meteor showers peak on July 29-30
Skywatchers around the world are in for a treat as two major meteor showers, the Southern Delta Aquariids and Alpha Capricornids, peak on July 29-30.
This planet 124 light-years away is rich in water
K2-18b, a sub-Neptune-sized planet orbiting a red dwarf star 124 light-years away, has been the subject of intense scientific debate.
This is how life could survive beneath Mars's surface
A recent study by NYU Abu Dhabi has revealed that high-energy particles from space, aka cosmic rays, could provide the energy necessary for sustaining life beneath the surface of planets and moons in our solar system.
Why Anthropic is introducing weekly usage limits for Claude AI
Anthropic has announced new weekly usage limits for its artificial intelligence (AI) tool, Claude.
Amazon launches new Echo Show 5 in India at ₹11,000
Amazon has launched the third-generation Echo Show 5 in India. The smart display comes with a sleek design and improved audio quality.
Shanghai launches $139M subsidy to boost AI sector
Shanghai has announced a massive subsidy program worth 1 billion yuan ($139 million) to bolster its artificial intelligence (AI) industry.
After recent failures, SpaceX's Starship flight 10 set for August
SpaceX CEO Elon Musk has announced that the company's Starship rocket will undertake its 10th test flight in August.