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Green-Mediterranean diet may slow brain aging: Study
Harvard researchers have discovered that the green-Mediterranean diet, enriched with green tea and Mankai, may slow brain ageing and enhance cognitive functions.
AI creates a working virus genome from scratch
Researchers at Stanford and the Arc Institute have successfully created the world's first functioning viral genome using artificial intelligence.
Apple's new smartwatches are already available for purchase
Apple has launched its latest smartwatches, the Apple Watch SE 3, Series 11, and Ultra 3, all featuring significant upgrades and available for immediate purchase.
OM SYSTEM launches OM-5 Mark II, 50-200mm f2.8 lens
OM SYSTEM, previously known as Olympus, has introduced the OM-5 Mark II camera and M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 50-200mm F2.8 IS PRO lens to their product lineup in India.
Asteroid that orbits alongside Earth discovered after 60 years
Astronomers have identified a small asteroid, designated 2025 PN7, orbiting near Earth, intriguingly behaving like a quasi-moon.
Apple unveils iPhone 17 series with new 'iPhone Air'
Apple's new iPhone 17 series and the slimmed-down iPhone Air are set for preorders from September 12th, offering notable updates and features.
'Mileage clock' in brain could help diagnose Alzheimer's
Scientists have identified a 'mileage clock' mechanism in the brains of rats, which suggests a similar system may exist in humans.
Pizza-loving lizards to alcoholic bats: Bizarre research wins Ig Nobel
The 35th annual Ig Nobel Prize awards, a celebration of bizarre yet thought-provoking scientific achievements, took place at Boston University. The event was also streamed online.
India's first trillion-parameter model to power next-gen AI apps
BharatGen, a government-backed consortium led by IIT Bombay, has been awarded over ₹900 crore under the IndiaAI Mission.
Could this Earth-like exoplanet be habitable? We may know soon
Astronomers are hopeful about the possibility of confirming an Earth-like atmosphere on an exoplanet, thanks to the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST)'s observations.
Google's Gemini AI is now more popular than ChatGPT
Google Gemini's feature, Nano Banana, is trending globally for its ability to restore and colourise old black and white photographs, bringing cherished memories back to life.
Hydrogen: India's next-gen fuel for space and beyond
Hydrogen fuel will significantly shape India's future in space exploration and clean energy, according to Dr V. Narayanan, Chairman of Isro.
ChatGPT's deep research tool leaked users' private Gmail data
Security researchers used ChatGPT to secretly extract sensitive data from Gmail accounts, highlighting new risks associated with AI agents.
YouTube's new AI tool helps creators tackle deepfake videos
YouTube is launching a 'likeness detection' tool to protect creators from unauthorized use of their videos, alongside other new features for creator support.
Indian duo wins Ig Nobel for 'smelly shoe' research
Vikash Kumar and Sarthak Mittal from India have won the 2025 Ig Nobel prize for their unique study on how foul-smelling shoes impact the experience of using a shoe-rack.
Prepare for a cosmic show: black hole bangs likely soon
Astronomers predict a 90% chance of witnessing a black hole explosion in the next decade, challenging previous theories on black hole behavior.
New approach could make pancreatic tumors more treatable
Researchers have identified a protein weakness in pancreatic cancer, potentially leading to more effective treatments for this and other aggressive cancers.
Can niacinamide reduce your risk of skin cancer? Study finds
A daily dose of over-the-counter vitamin B3 (niacinamide) can lower skin cancer risk by up to 54%, according to a study involving over 33,000 patients.
Meet Robin, the AI-powered robot providing emotional support to patients
Robin, an AI-powered robot designed to act like a 7-year-old girl, is providing emotional support and companionship to patients in various US healthcare facilities.
How to keep your personal data safe on Android
Android devices have become an integral part of our daily lives, storing a plethora of personal data.
UPSC uses AI facial recognition to verify candidates in exams
The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has successfully tested an AI-enabled facial authentication technology to enhance candidate verification security.
How to schedule events with smart assistants
Smart assistants have become an integral part of our daily lives, making tasks like scheduling events a breeze.
Skip long queues! Get iPhone 17 instantly via Blinkit, Instamart
Apple's much-awaited iPhone 17 series has finally hit the Indian market today.
Amazon's latest Kindle update lets you tweak font sizes
Amazon is rolling out an update for its 11th and 12th-gen Kindles, focusing on improving readability and user interface customization.
LinkedIn will soon share your data with Microsoft
LinkedIn has announced changes to its Terms of Service, effective from November 4, allowing the use of user data to train their AI models unless users opt out.
Meta's new lab is working on human-like AI
Mark Zuckerberg likens Meta's Superintelligence Lab to a group science project, where researchers work without deadlines or unnecessary managerial interference.
SpaceX aims for over 100 rocket launches in 2025
Elon Musk's SpaceX is planning a major operational shift to create spaceports that can handle multiple rocket launches daily, akin to bustling airports.
Roblox faces backlash over game depicting assassination of conservative leader
Roblox, a popular children's gaming platform, is under scrutiny following the appearance of a user-created game depicting the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk.
Amazfit's rugged T-Rex 3 Pro arrives in India
Amazfit has launched the T-Rex 3 Pro smartwatch, designed for outdoor enthusiasts, in India. Priced at ₹34,999, it features a titanium build and integrated flashlight.
NASA astronauts capture Northrop Grumman's Cygnus spacecraft for ISS docking
NASA astronauts Jonny Kim and Zena Cardman successfully captured Northrop Grumman’s Cygnus XL spacecraft using the International Space Station's robotic Canadarm2.
Astronomers find 1st evidence of ice worlds beyond solar system
Astronomers have discovered a distant white dwarf star consuming an icy, Pluto-like planetesimal. This finding reshapes our understanding of what can survive post-star death.
Gemini AI comes to Chrome, helps you plan trips, more
Google's Chrome browser is now equipped with AI upgrades, enabling it to handle tasks like scheduling meetings and performing work-related functions.
Meta's AI glasses now open to developer innovation
Meta has announced a new Wearable Device Access Toolkit, aimed at developers. The toolkit will allow apps to tap into the vision and audio capabilities of its smart glasses.
Scientists are 1 step closer to bringing back the dodo
Texas-based company, Colossal Biosciences, claims significant progress in their quest to resurrect the extinct dodo bird.
WhatsApp's new feature lets users mention everyone in group chats
WhatsApp is working on a new feature that will allow users to mention everyone in group chats.
Air pollution linked to poor sleep in older adults
Scientists have discovered that air pollution, both indoors and outdoors, significantly affects the quality of sleep in middle-aged and older adults.
iPhone 17 launch day: Minor scuffle breaks out in Mumbai
The recently opened Apple store in Bengaluru witnessed long queues as the much-anticipated iPhone 17 series went on sale.
Microsoft Teams gets Copilot AI agents to automate workflows
Microsoft is supercharging its Teams platform with a slew of new artificial intelligence (AI) agents.
IIT Bombay, Tech Mahindra to build India's own ChatGPT
India's government has chosen eight organizations, including IIT Bombay, to construct a large language model with one trillion parameters under the IndiaAI Mission.
OpenAI now lets you control how fast ChatGPT thinks
OpenAI has rolled out a new feature for its ChatGPT service, giving users more control over the response time of GPT-5 with Thinking.
Intel and NVIDIA join forces in $5 billion chip partnership
Nvidia and Intel have formed a $5 billion partnership to jointly design chips, potentially revolutionizing the laptop and data centre chip markets.
iPhone 17 series now available in India: Check prices, offers
Apple's latest iPhone 17 series, which includes four new models, is now available for purchase in India.
ISRO's Gaganyaan mission set for December with Vyommitra's uncrewed flight
ISRO Chief V. Narayanan announced plans to send a half-humanoid, Vyommitra, on an uncrewed mission in December. This marks a significant step in India's space exploration efforts.
Fractal, IIT-Bombay, Tech Mahindra working on 70B-parameter AI model
Fractal Analytics is developing India's first Large Reasoning Model (LRM), a 70-billion-parameter system focusing on healthcare and STEM, with expected deployment by year-end.
Gemini AI comes to Chrome: How to use it
Google has introduced a significant update to Chrome, transforming it into an AI-centric platform aimed at enhancing user productivity and online security.
You can now share Gemini's custom AI assistants with others
Google has introduced a new feature that allows users to share their Gemini Gems (custom AI assistants) with others.
AI can pretend to be helpful, study finds
OpenAI's recent research reveals the deliberate misleading behavior of AI models, a phenomenon they term as "scheming".
Microsoft's AI gaming assistant Xbox Copilot now available on PC
Microsoft has officially launched its new AI gaming assistant, Xbox Copilot, for all Windows 11 PCs across the globe (except mainland China).
Chrome now lets Gemini AI perform web tasks for you
Google has announced the integration of its Gemini AI into the Chrome browser, and the best part? It's completely free!
Luma AI's new Ray3 model generates Hollywood-quality videos
Luma AI has introduced Ray3, a unique video-generating model that 'reasons' during the creation process, setting it apart from competitors.
How Indian astronauts are prepping for 1st-ever Gaganyaan mission
Indian research agencies are conducting analog experiments to simulate space conditions on Earth, aiming to develop astronaut protocols for future space missions.
70-foot asteroid to zip past Earth today: Here's what NASA says
NASA confirms a 70-foot asteroid, 2025 RL2, is making a close approach to Earth today, travelling at a speed of 21,613 miles per hour.
Pulsar discovered in ancient star cluster using Indian telescope
Astronomers from Pune's NCRA-TIFR have discovered a rare pulsar, PSR J1617–2258A, in the ancient star cluster M80 using India's upgraded Giant Metrewave Radio Telescope (uGMRT).
iPhone 17, Watch Series 11 now available in India
Apple's iPhone 17 series, iPhone Air, Apple Watch Series 11, and AirPods Pro (3rd Generation) are now on sale in India with select bank card discounts.
Huawei's SuperPoD interconnect links 15,000 chips for AI tasks
Huawei has announced a new AI infrastructure to enhance compute power, as rival Nvidia faces a ban on its hardware sales in China.
Russia's Project Dawn to challenge SpaceX's Starlink by late 2025
Russia's space agency, Roscosmos, is rapidly advancing its development of a high-speed satellite internet system to rival SpaceX's Starlink.
India-AI Impact Summit 2026: PM Modi to inaugurate event
New Delhi is set to host the India-AI Impact Summit 2026 on February 19-20. The event will be inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Meta's new Ray-Ban display glasses let you watch videos
Mark Zuckerberg has introduced Meta's new Ray-Ban Display glasses, featuring a built-in display for video playback and live subtitles, retailing at $799.
DeepSeek trained its AI for $294,000, far below US costs
Chinese artificial intelligence (AI) company DeepSeek has revealed that its R1 model was trained at a significantly lower cost than what US competitors have reported.
MobiKwik fraud: 2,500 accounts frozen, 6 arrested in ₹40cr heist
MobiKwik, a leading digital payments platform, has suffered a major security breach resulting in an estimated loss of ₹40 crore.
Huawei announces new supercomputers, AI chips to challenge NVIDIA
Huawei has announced new iterations of SuperPoD AI clusters that allow its chips to interconnect at high speeds.
This AI predicts your disease risks 10 years in advance
A team of scientists has developed a groundbreaking artificial intelligence (AI) tool capable of predicting an individual's risk for over 1,000 diseases.
How to automate calculations with Google Sheets
We all know how automating budget calculations can save time and reduce errors, making it easier to manage finances.
Zuckerberg's Meta glasses demo stumble recalls Jobs' iPhone 4 fail
At Meta Connect 2025, Mark Zuckerberg unveiled a trio of Meta Ray-Ban smart glasses. However, the live demos, including a cooking guide and a WhatsApp video call, ran into trouble.
Amazon's new AI chatbot can create ads for your products
Amazon is ramping up its artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities by introducing a new chatbot for sellers.
Apple's first foldable iPhone will be made in India
Apple is working with Taiwanese suppliers to explore the production of a foldable iPhone, Nikkei reported.
Zuckerberg faces multiple demo failures at Meta Ray-Bans launch event
At Meta Connect 2025, CEO Mark Zuckerberg introduced the Meta Ray-Ban Display, a pair of augmented reality (AR) glasses featuring a heads-up display and integrated Meta Neural Band wristband.
Google Discover now shows social media posts and YouTube Shorts
Google is working on a major update for its Discover feed.
Google Meet gets AI assistant for real-time meeting summaries
Google has launched Ask Gemini, a new artificial intelligence (AI) assistant for its video conferencing platform, Google Meet.
Reddit explores new content-sharing agreement with Google, OpenAI
Reddit is in early-stage discussions with tech giants Google and OpenAI to expand its content-sharing agreements, according to Bloomberg.
Google AI beats world's best coders at 'Olympics of programming'
Google's Gemini AI has achieved an unprecedented victory, securing a gold medal at the International Collegiate Programming Contest (ICPC) World Finals.
China could surpass US in space race within 10 years
A new report by Arizona State University research analyst Jonathan Roll has raised alarms over the rapid progress of China's space program.
Meta launches Horizon TV, a one-stop streaming hub for Quest
Meta has announced a major upgrade for its Quest headsets, with the introduction of the Horizon TV hub.
Meta's new tech turns your real-world spaces into VR
Meta has unveiled a new feature called Hyperscape, which allows users to transform their real-world spaces into virtual ones using a Quest VR headset.
Metaverse gets upgraded with sharper graphics, new creator tools
Meta is giving a major facelift to its social platform, Horizon Worlds. The biggest upgrade comes in the form of a new game engine that promises better graphics.
Meta's Ray-Ban Gen 2 offer 8-hour battery, 3K video recording
Meta has unveiled the second generation of its Ray-Ban smart glasses, now dubbed the 'Ray-Ban Meta Gen 2.'
Meta's new glasses for athletes come with Garmin, Strava support
Meta has unveiled its latest Oakley Meta Vanguard smart glasses, specifically designed for athletes such as runners and cyclists.
Meta launches AI glasses with built-in display and on-wrist control
Meta has unveiled its new Ray-Ban Display smart glasses at the Meta Connect event.
PS5 gets Power Saving mode, controller pairing with multiple devices
Sony has released a new software update for the PlayStation 5 (PS5), introducing two highly-anticipated features: a "Power Saving" mode and the ability to pair DualSense controllers with multiple devices.
Your Apple Watch can now warn you about slow chargers
Apple has introduced a new feature in the latest watchOS 26 update, which alerts users when their Apple Watch is being charged with a non-optimized charger.
Apple's MacBook Pro may soon come with a touchscreen
Apple may be working on a new MacBook Pro model with a touchscreen display, supply chain analyst Ming-Chi Kuo has said.
Nothing OS 4.0 debuts with fresh look and AI dashboard
Nothing has unveiled the latest iteration of its software, Nothing OS 4.0 (NOS 4.0).
Business Insider allows journalists to use AI for drafting stories
Business Insider has reportedly given its journalists the green light to use artificial intelligence (AI) technology to draft stories.
You can now create notification reminders for your WhatsApp chats
WhatsApp has released a new update for its iOS app, bringing the version number to 25.25.74.
How to configure your email filters
Email filters are one of the most important tools to control the flow of messages in your inbox.
How to reduce blue light exposure on laptops
Blue light exposure from laptops can cause eye strain, disrupted sleep patterns, and other health problems.
Meta Connect 2025 today: How to watch and key expectations
Meta's Connect 2025, the company's biggest annual hardware conference, is set to kick off today at 5:00pm PT. That converts to 5:30am on Thursday for viewers in India.
Liquid Glass in iOS 26 too shiny? Here's the fix
Apple's new visual language, Liquid Glass, has become a hot topic among iPhone users. The interface is characterized by layered transparency, reflections, and frosted effects.
iOS 26 draining your iPhone's battery? Here's the fix
Apple's latest operating system, iOS 26, has been released to much fanfare. However, users have reported a major issue with the update: their iPhone batteries are draining faster than usual.
Ozone layer healing steadily, recovery to 1980s levels by 2050
The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) has announced that the Earth's ozone layer is on track to heal, possibly returning to its 1980s levels by mid-century.
Attention! Fake websites, bogus lotteries are targeting iPhone 17 buyers
As Apple opened pre-orders for the new iPhone 17, cybersecurity firm Kaspersky has warned of a spike in online scams targeting potential buyers.
Liquid Glass, karaoke: What's new in Apple's tvOS 26
Apple has unveiled a major update for its Apple TV platform, tvOS 26.
Are AI companies making chatbots that 'groom' children?
In a recent hearing, grieving parents testified before the US Senate, alleging that major AI companies like OpenAI and Character. AI have developed chatbots that manipulated and "groomed" their children.
Windows 10 support ends in October: Here's what to do
Microsoft will officially end support for Windows 10 on October 14, 2025.
2025's last solar eclipse: When and where it'll be visible
A partial solar eclipse will occur on September 21, when the Moon will pass between the Earth and Sun, partially blocking the solar disk.
OpenAI says ChatGPT won't flirt with minors anymore
OpenAI has announced new policies for its AI chatbot, ChatGPT, to better protect users under the age of 18.
YouTube Studio gets AI insights, collaboration options for creators
YouTube has unveiled a host of new features for its content creation platform, YouTube Studio. The updates are aimed at making the creative journey easier and more efficient for creators.
Google's Windows app could make you forget Microsoft's built-in search
Google has launched a new experimental app for Windows, bringing its powerful search capabilities to the desktop.
YouTube adds generative AI tools for Shorts creators
YouTube has announced a new suite of generative artificial intelligence (AI) tools for its Shorts creators.
YouTube live streaming gets its biggest update yet
YouTube has announced a major update for its live streaming service, the biggest upgrade in its history.
ChatGPT could soon ask for your ID: Here's why
OpenAI has announced new safety measures for its AI chatbot, ChatGPT. The company will now try to guess a user's age and may even ask for an ID in certain cases.
US, China reach preliminary deal on TikTok
The United States and China have reached a preliminary agreement to keep the popular social media app TikTok running in the US.
Meet AP2, Google's new payments protocol for AI agents
Google has launched a new open protocol, the Agent Payments Protocol (AP2), to make AI agent-led financial transactions more secure.