A.I &Tech
OpenAI has reportedly scrubbed all references to its newly acquired hardware subsidiary, io, from its website this week, following a trademark dispute brought by iyO, a Google-backed start-up developing custom-moulded earpieces billed as “the world’s first audio computer”. According to MacRumors, the legal clash comes after iyO submitted court documents alleging that OpenAI and io…
OnePlus is gearing up for a major launch event in India on 8 July, where it will unveil the much-anticipated OnePlus Nord 5, Nord CE 5 smartphones, and the new OnePlus Buds 4 true wireless stereo (TWS) earphones. In the lead-up to the launch, the company has disclosed several crucial specifications of the Nord 5…
Poco has officially introduced the Poco F7 5G in India and select global markets. The smartphone arrives with notable hardware specifications including Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 chipset, a sizeable 6,000mm² vapour chamber for thermal management, and Xiaomi’s Android 15-based HyperOS 2.0 interface. Poco F7 5G: Pricing in India In India, the Poco F7 5G…
My telescope, set up for astrophotography in my light-polluted San Diego backyard, was pointed at a galaxy unfathomably far from Earth. My wife, Cristina, walked up just as the first space photo streamed to my tablet. It sparkled on the screen in front of us. “That’s the Pinwheel galaxy,” I said. The name is derived…
Google AI Mode: Google has rolled out a new AI Mode feature in India, currently available in English as part of an experimental offering in Labs. This feature is designed to make searching more intuitive and powerful, introducing advanced reasoning and multimodality to the experience. With AI Mode, users can explore topics more deeply, ask follow-up…
Microsoft has rolled out a new feature for Xbox Insiders that brings together games from multiple PC storefronts into a single, streamlined library within the Xbox app on Windows 11. Currently available through the PC Gaming Preview programme, the feature is being tested ahead of a broader release planned for later this year, just in…
On April 14, 2025, Blue Origin launched six women – Aisha Bowe, Amanda Nguyễn, Gayle King, Katy Perry, Kerianne Flynn, and Lauren Sánchez – on a suborbital journey to the edge of space. The headlines called it a historic moment for women in space. But as a tourism educator, I paused – not because I…
Multiple SIM Cards On Aadhaar ID: In today’s technological world, your identity is more vulnerable than ever. One of the lesser-known threats is the unauthorized use of your Aadhaar-linked ID to issue SIM cards. This can be exploited for fraudulent activities, cybercrimes, or financial scams — all in your name. Moreover, as cases of cybercriminal…
Amazon’s latest sale brings you massive savings on some of the best models out there, without burning a hole in your pocket. Planning to upgrade your main screen or add a secondary one to your home, this handpicked list of 10 pixel-perfect TVs covers every budget and room size. Our Picks FAQs From compact HD-ready…
Jahnavi Dangeti, a 23-year-old space enthusiast from the Godavari district of Andhra Pradesh, has been chosen as an astronaut candidate for the 2029 space mission of US-based private space research agency Titan Space Industries (TSI). Her selection for the 2029 space flight is a testament to the rising contribution from the people of Indian origin…
An electron micrograph of a cluster of Escherichia coli bacteria. | Photo Credit: Public domain Nanoplastics are bad news even though each one is only as small as a smoke particle. Research has shown that micro- and nano-plastics are present at the top of the tallest mountains, at the bottom of the deepest trenches, and…
New Delhi [India], June 24 (ANI): The World Economic Forum has released its list of the Top 10 Emerging Technologies of 2025, highlighting innovations expected to deliver real-world impact within the next three to five years. These technologies are seen as having the potential to address urgent global challenges such as health issues, environmental impact,…
Dark clouds loomed over the skies of Palakkad, Kerala. | Photo Credit: K K Mustafah The summer kicks in and sets in hard, with the scorching sun right above us. Then we wait — eyes on the skies, hoping for the first splash of rain. And where does it fall first? On the lush, green…
New Delhi: Apple’s latest set of iPads is now available at a discounted price in India. The iPad Air M3 is currently selling at Rs 55,999 while the iPad 11 is available at Rs 31,999 on both Flipkart and Amazon. This is one of the best deals available right now for people who have been…
Amazon brings you unbeatable deals with its Super Safety Sale, offering up to 60% off on essential home security products. Whether you’re upgrading your current setup or starting fresh, now’s the perfect time to invest in peace of mind with top-quality smart door locks, safes, and security cameras. Our Picks From advanced surveillance systems to…
From sugar plantations in Brazil to tea estates in India, crushed rock is being sprinkled across large stretches of farmland globally in a novel bid to combat climate change. The technique is called enhanced rock weathering (ERW) and aims to speed up the natural capture and storage of carbon dioxide — a planet-warming greenhouse gas….
