Science & Technology
AI could ‘self-replicate’ and hijack internet, warns Anthropic: What does it mean?
As AI safety concerns continue to gain momentum, Anthropic is looking to bring another potential risk into focus. The Claude-maker warned that AI models could become capable of autonomously self-replicating across the internet by the […]
Indian startup ready to launch petrol pump in space, test refuelling outside Earth
An Indian space startup is preparing to demonstrate a technology that could one day allow satellites to refuel in orbit, potentially extending their operational lives and reducing the need to replace expensive spacecraft when they […]
No unknown numbers calling anymore soon, Indian govt makes displaying caller name mandatory from Nov 1
Soon, you will not have any unknown callers as the Government of India is mandating caller ID for users. The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has directed telecom service providers (TSPs) to introduce Calling Name Presentation […]
OpenAI launches Intelligent UI for ChatGPT, it can show you interactive visuals and buttons
OpenAI wants to change the way you use ChatGPT. The company has announced Intelligent UI. As the name suggests, this feature brings a major overhaul to how the AI chatbot shows you results, including interactive […]
Artemis-II astronauts saw flashes on the Moon as they circled it. What were they?
Nasa’s Artemis II astronauts witnessed something extraordinary while flying around the Moon: tiny flashes of light suddenly appearing on its dark surface, nearly 74,000 kilometres away. The flashes, initially appearing as faint pinpricks of light, […]
Google launches website to help you detect AI slop, here is how it works
Not sure whether that image or video you just saw online is real or an AI deepfake? Google has a new tool that could help you find out. The company has made its SynthID Detector […]
SpaceX Crew-13 reaches ISS in record 7 hours 55 minutes for a US spacecraft
SpaceX’s Crew-13 mission for NASA reached the International Space Station (ISS) on October 2, setting a new record for the fastest an American spacecraft has travelled from launch to docking with the orbiting laboratory. The […]
OpenAI is taking on Mark Zuckerberg’s Muse with Dots
OpenAI made a bunch of announcements during DevDay 2026. However, the one thing that caught everyone’s eye was Dots – the company’s new always-on AI agent that seems to be a real competitor to Meta’s […]
Google launches Gemini 4 Argon, its most powerful AI model yet
Google has finally released its next-generation frontier AI model, called Gemini 4 Argon. According to the company, Argon brings in major improvements in various tasks such as coding, professional work, and cybersecurity compared to its […]
Qualcomm launches Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, fastest chip for Android phones with agentic AI tech
Qualcomm has unveiled its new generation of flagship mobile platforms, the Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 and Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6. Both new chips are designed to deliver faster performance and more advanced […]
X-ray method could help predict battery chemistry and accelerate materials discovery
Scientists have developed a new method for measuring and predicting how negatively charged particles interact with other materials, a breakthrough that could eventually help in the development of longer-lasting batteries and speed up the search […]
Apple is working on screenless fitness band like a Whoop
Apple is reportedly developing a screenless health and fitness tracker similar to devices such as Whoop and Google’s Fitbit. According to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, the Apple Watch maker is now looking to expand its health […]
US admits deploying space weapons: Why it’s the beginning of an unending arms race
For decades, space has been described as the next battlefield. On September 14, the United States took a step that could turn that warning into a new strategic reality. US Air Force Secretary Troy Meink […]
How China is preparing for the risk of AI escaping human control
Warnings from researchers at leading U.S. AI developer Anthropic that increasingly powerful models could escape human control have drawn attention in China, where policymakers have been preparing for some of the same risks. The U.S. […]
Meta One launched, gives Instagram and Meta AI users more premium perks
After introducing subscription plans across Instagram, Facebook, and WhatsApp, Meta has now launched Meta One, a service that pairs its standalone subscription apps with additional access to its AI tools. People can access it globally […]
Hubble and Webb telescopes spot 27 frozen worlds hiding beyond Neptune
For the first time, scientists have combined the extraordinary powers of NASA’s Hubble and James Webb Space Telescopes to peer deep into one of the most remote and mysterious regions of our solar system. Their […]
Scientists turn human poop into concrete and it’s surprisingly 42% stronger
What if human waste could one day help build stronger buildings? Scientists have found that a material made from treated faecal sludge can partially replace cement in concrete and, at the right concentration, significantly improve […]
Apple’s iPhone Duo steals the launch show, but India is left with a price puzzle
Apple has finally entered the foldable smartphone race, but its first attempt comes with a distinctly premium price tag for Indian consumers. The company on Wednesday unveiled the iPhone Duo, its first foldable iPhone, making […]
