Science & Technology
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 […]
WhatsApp now lets you set a stronger password to stop others from stealing your account
WhatsApp is bringing upgrades to its account security. The messaging app is replacing the familiar six-digit two-step verification PIN with a full alphanumeric or special-character password, giving users another layer of protection against account takeovers. […]
Need to be an absolute success: Why China postponed Chang’e-7 Moon launch by a year
China’s ambitious Chang’e-7 mission was ready for launch. The spacecraft had been rolled out to the launch pad atop a powerful Long March 5 rocket, with liftoff planned for Monday morning. Yet, just before launch, […]
Nasa prepares for post-ISS era as commercial space stations reshape astronaut training
Nasa’s Johnson Space Center is preparing to shift from supporting a largely government-led space station programme to working alongside private operators as the International Space Station (ISS) approaches retirement. The ISS is expected to remain […]
Shravan Purnima: When faith, family and nature come together
The full moon of Shravan, known as Shravan Purnima or Sawan Purnima, is one of the most sacred occasions in the Hindu calendar. Arriving in July or August, during the heart of the monsoon, it […]
Milky Way is a cannibal: When Akashganga ate an entire galaxy and didn’t burp
The Milky Way did not grow into the vast galaxy we see today on its own. Our galaxy swallowed a smaller galaxy about 11.8 billion years ago, marking the earliest major merger yet identified in […]
China robot makers seek to turn humanoid hype into useful work
Chinese robot makers showed off humanoids sorting parcels, packing mobile phones and helping with household chores at a Beijing conference on Wednesday, seeking to demonstrate a shift from crowd-pleasing displays to broader commercial use. More […]
Apple to change app data consent rules, German regulator says
Apple will change rules governing how app developers can use personal data for targeted advertising on iPhones and iPads, Germany’s competition authority said, closing a years-long investigation. The Federal Cartel Office, or FCO, found that […]
Nasa’s Nancy Grace Telescope takes another step closer to August 30 launch
Nasa’s Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope has entered one of the most important stages of its journey to space, with engineers now connecting the observatory to hardware that will eventually carry it into orbit. The […]
China putting chip in brain without opening skull
China is working on a brain-computer interface (BCI) that could one day be implanted without opening the skull, using blood vessels in the neck to reach the brain. The approach could make brain implants faster […]
Alien object that’s bigger than our Solar System discovered
Astronomers using NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) have discovered a mysterious object in the early universe that appears unlike anything ever seen before, a gigantic structure larger than our Solar System that shines with […]
