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Social media companies are trying harder to know which users are kids

Social media companies are trying harder to know which users are kids from mint - technology http…

US Department of War expands GenAI.mil with OpenAIs ChatGPT Mil and Starshield AIs Grok

The US Department of War simultaneously launched OpenAI's ChatGPT Mil on GenAI.mil and Starshie…

India targets 1 lakh more semiconductor engineers under Semicon 2.0: Vaishnaw

India will develop another one lakh semiconductor engineers under the second phase of its semicondu…

Tim Cook steps down as Apple CEO: Who is John Ternus and what changes are coming?

Apple CEO Tim Cook steps down on 1 September, with John Ternus taking over as CEO. Here's who J…

Foldable iPhone may get Apple Pencil support; stylus launch could be delayed

Apple has reportedly tested a smaller Apple Pencil prototype for its upcoming foldable iPhone, but …

The 30-something brain fog: Why our grey matter is burning out decades too early

Hypertension, diabetes, high cholesterol and obesity are now commonly seen in many young adults, an…

NASA's Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope launch: What it will study and how it compares to Hubble, Webb | Explained

NASA is launching the Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope to study dark energy and dark matter to hel…

How China’s AI policies avoid painful past tech crackdowns

China once waited for fast-growing industries to create problems before cracking down. With artific…

UAE regulator grants Starlink 10-year licence to provide satellite internet services

The UAE's Telecommunications and Digital Government Regulatory Authority (TDRA) has granted Sta…

iPhone 18 Pro Max vs iPhone 18 Pro: Camera, zoom and key differences explained

Apple’s iPhone 18 Pro Max is rumoured to get an exclusive variable aperture camera, a first for the…

PCOS, endometriosis or ovarian cancer? Doctors explain the overlapping symptoms

Doctors explain how overlapping symptoms like pelvic pain, bloating and irregular periods can occur…

Lunar Eclipse 2026: Six pro tips to capture blood moon's best shots with a smartphone

Lunar Eclipse 2026: During the ongoing partial lunar eclipse, known as a Blood Moon, smartphone use…

Samsung Galaxy S26 FE launched: One UI 9, upgraded cameras, sale date revealed

Samsung Galaxy S26 FE has been launched with One UI 9, Galaxy AI features and an upgraded triple-ca…

'AI job disruption inevitable, but tech will be net job creator': NVIDIAs Jensen Huang contradicts Bill Gates

NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang has disagreed with Bill Gates' views on AI-driven job losses, saying th…

Meta settlement falls short on teen mental health protections, whistleblower says

META-LAWSUITS/SETTLEMENT-MENTAL HEALTH (PIX):Meta settlement falls short on teen mental health prot…

One Tech Tip: How to keep your child’s tablets, laptops from becoming distractions from schoolwork

One Tech Tip: How to keep your child’s tablets, laptops from becoming distractions from schoolwork …

A robot sprinter shatters a 100-meter record again as sparks fly at China’s robot competition

A robot sprinter shatters a 100-meter record again as sparks fly at China’s robot competition fro…

OpenAI says its Jalapeño chip beats Nvidia Blackwell in AI inference tests

OpenAI says its custom Jalapeño chip outperformed Nvidia’s Blackwell in AI inference tests, with hi…

WhatsApp ditches 6-digit PIN for passwords, adds passkey support: All you need to know

WhatsApp has introduced stronger account security features, including password-based two-step verif…

Your vitals, their algorithm: Inside the race to build the health platform of the future

From high-tech scans to continuous AI monitoring, new-age clinics are turning your body into a livi…

A Chinese humanoid robot sets a new 100-meter sprint record at Beijing Games

A Chinese humanoid robot sets a new 100-meter sprint record at Beijing Games from mint - technolo…

Instagram head Adam Mosseri begins testimony at Meta child social media addiction trial

META-TRIAL-CALIFORNIA:Instagram head Adam Mosseri begins testimony at Meta child social media addic…

Vivo V80 Lite 5G launches with 120Hz AMOLED display, 7,050mAh battery: Price, specs

The Vivo V80 Lite 5G is a mid-range smartphone with a sleek design, featuring a 120Hz AMOLED displa…

Apple Mac mini may debut with M5 or M6 chip ahead of iPhone 18 Pro launch event

Rumors suggest Apple will refresh the Mac mini with M5 or M6 processors, targeting a launch ahead o…

Taiwan issues indictments over alleged illegal export of AI servers to China

TAIWAN-CRIME:Taiwan issues indictments over alleged illegal export of AI servers to China from mi…

Workers in China worry over being replaced as they adapt to the growing impact of AI on jobs

Workers in China worry over being replaced as they adapt to the growing impact of AI on jobs from…

China wants to hunt for water on Moon’s South Pole. Now the mission may have to wait until 2027

In a brief statement, the China Manned Space Agency (CMSA) said Sunday, “China's Chang'e-7 …

'Its a new tool for creativity': Dr Dre on use of AI in creating music

Dr Dre, the legendary hip-hop producer and performer, sees AI as another tool in the music-tech too…

National Space Day: Beyond Moon, India’s big space dream includes Mars, Venus and Sun too

India has been observing National Space Day on August 23 since the historic success of its Moon mis…

AI volumes may outweigh revenue deflation for IT sector by FY30: Report

Artificial intelligence (AI) could become a net growth driver for India's IT services industry …

It now seems possible to vaccinate against cancer

The latest results are promising, but not yet definitive from mint - science https://ift.tt/W1keX…

Explained | How new YouTube views count rule is different from old one for content creators? Impact on earnings decoded

YouTube is set to introduce a new system to count public views, starting from August 24. As it is e…

When looks can deceive: 'Skinny fat' is real and your organs are paying the price

Waist size, lack of physical activity, unhealthy eating practices and a family history of diabetes …

Apple iPhone 18 Pro event: When is the September keynote scheduled? — Check predicted date & more

Apple’s customary way to reveal its keynote is to send invitations to the press and special guests,…

As Apple gears up for iPhone 18 lineup, Pro Max variant is likely to feature variable-aperture camera: Details

Ahead of Apple's September event, where the company is expected to unveil iPhone 18 Pro and iPh…

Contamination risk on Moon! Human-related microbes may survive lunar South Pole — how Chandrayaan helped in new findings

“Some of Earth’s microbes likely to hitch a ride to space with human explorers could survive in the…

South Korea plans chip windfall fund to back youth, AI investment

SOUTHKOREA-CHIPS/FUND (PIX):South Korea plans chip windfall fund to back youth, AI investment fro…

Did our love for sugar make us smarter? Scientists uncover sweet secret behind bigger brains

New research indicates that naturally-sweet foods significantly fueled human brain evolution. The s…

Next phase of enterprise AI not about deploying models, but managing their evolution: Report

The next phase of enterprise artificial intelligence (AI) will be less about deploying the latest m…

Indias AI strength lies in applications, data centres, digital infrastructure: Vaishnaw to Morgan Stanleys Ridham Desai

India's key strength in artificial intelligence lies in the applications layer, while the count…

Google launches NEET, JEE, GRE prep tools; Sundar Pichai announces ‘free AI subscriptions for college students’

Alphabet CEO Sundar Pichai announced on Thursday the launch of Gemini's enhanced education tool…

Govt may turn security concerns into a market for India-designed chips

The official’s statement comes at a time when India is awaiting the framework of investments under …

Factbox-Authorities restricting data centres amid AI boom

DATA-CENTRES-BAN:Factbox-Authorities restricting data centres amid AI boom from mint - technology…

Centre tells Meta safe harbour wont cover CSAM violations, calls for increased sensitivity towards Indias cultural, linguistic context: Govt Sources

The Centre has conveyed to Meta that safe harbour protections will not be available to individuals …

Even as market clouds clear, AI investment anxiety still gnaws: Mike Dolan

USA-AI/ (ROI, COLUMN, GRAPHICS, PIX):ROI-Even as market clouds clea from mint - technology https:…

AI infrastructure, not algorithms, emerging as key AI growth constraint: Nvidias Jensen Huang

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang has sought to underline the growing importance of physical infrastructure f…

Discord halts livestreams in Brazil after watchdog cites child safety failures

Discord halts livestreams in Brazil after watchdog cites child safety failures from mint - techno…

Trump crypto firm backs venture offering AI from restricted Chinese companies

USA-TRUMP-WORLDCLAW:Trump crypto firm backs venture offering AI from restricted Chinese companies …

Geomagnetic storm alert: Solar eruption could trigger G1 storm today

A coronal mass ejection released after a magnetic filament erupted from the Sun on August 14 is exp…

Black hole ‘star’: What we know about brand-new mysterious object that isn’t really a star

Known formally as MoM-BH*-1, or Mom Black Hole Star One, this mysterious red object existed only 66…

‘Godfather of AI’ warns of mass unemployment: Tech firms are ‘betting on AI replacing a lot of workers’

Geoffrey Hinton, the Nobel Prize-winning computer scientist known as the ‘Godfather of AI,’ has war…

ChatGPT to the rescue: Goa man uses AI hack to find lost footwear outside Ujjain temple

ChatGPT to the rescue: Goa man uses AI hack to find lost footwear outside Ujjain temple from mint…

Global AI investment $1 tln in 2026, to reach 1.4 pc global GDP by 2028: Goldman Sachs

Global investment in artificial intelligence is projected to reach around $1 trillion in 2026, with…

Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei rejects claim AI regulation would concentrate power

Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei has pushed back against claims that regulating artificial intelligence w…

Swollen ankles, cold feet, numbness? Doctor lists 7 leg signs that may reveal hidden heart trouble

Leg swelling, unexplained leg pain, cold feet or changes in skin colour can indicate heart or blood…

Elon Musk announces new X move, vows to make government censorship requests more visible to users

Elon Musk announced that X will enhance visibility of government requests for content removal. This…

Fitness tracker vs cardiologist: Does your smartwatch know your heart better than your doctor?

Experts break down what fitness trackers can tell you, where they hit a wall and why they should ne…

Pokémon GO sees massive outage, tens of thousands of users report problems on Downdetector: What we know

Pokémon GO reportedly experienced an outage on Friday (local time), with thousands of users reporti…

Electronics Hardware Technology Park units increase to 79 in two years, exports cross over ₹11,150 crore

The number of Electronics Hardware Technology Park (EHTP) units in India increased to 79 in 2025-26…

WhatsApp is now using AI to catch scammers before they can trick you

WhatsApp is introducing Scam Detection, an AI-powered feature to identify scams.  from m…

Adidas Hyperboost Edge review: Comfort meets serious cushioning

The adidas Hyperboost Edge packs a huge 45mm stack of Hyperboost Pro foam, but does all that cushio…

G-Shock x Coca-Cola GA-2100CC-3A review: This watch made me forget about smartwatches

The G-Shock x Coca-Cola GA-2100CC-3A brings Coca-Cola nostalgia, G-Shock durability and a striking …

Acerpure Nitro 65-inch QLED TV review: Big on size, features and value

With a 65-inch QLED panel, 120Hz refresh rate, Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos, the Acerpure Nitro pac…

Meta says it removed over 750,000 Instagram and Facebook accounts to comply with Australia's social media ban

Meta says it has removed access to over 750,000 Facebook and Instagram accounts in Australia that i…

Google's new Pixel Watch 5 can detect breathing emergencies and automatically call for help

Google introduced the Pixel Watch 5 featuring a new Health Guardian tool capable of detecting breat…

UMANG records over 11 crore registered users, 798 crore transactions in three years: IT Ministry

The Unified Mobile Application for New-age Governance (UMANG) platform registered more than 11.66 c…

Realme 16x 5G launched in India with 7,000mAh battery, 144Hz display: Check price, specifications

Realme has unveiled the 16x 5G in India, featuring a 144Hz LCD, MediaTek Dimensity 6300 processor, …

H1N1 cases surge in Delhi: Six-fold rise puts chronic illness patients on alert

Delhi has recorded a nearly six-fold jump in H1N1 cases this monsoon season, prompting health autho…

When and where to watch Google Pixel 11 series launch live in India?

Google is set to unveil the Pixel 11 series, along with new products like a Google Watch, at a New …

H1N1 cases in Delhi jump six-fold: Common symptoms, who's at risk and when to see a doctor

Delhi has recorded a nearly six-fold jump in H1N1 influenza cases this season, with 1,344 infection…

AI evolving as core intelligence layer in Indias fintech transformation: ASSOCHAM-KPMG report

India's fintech ecosystem is entering a defining phase of transformation, where Artificial Inte…

Severe COVID-19 infection linked to reactivation of 11 dormant viruses, study finds

A recent study revealed that severe COVID-19 infection may reactivate some of the dormant viruses i…

Driver who broke the sound barrier attempts another land speed record in Utah

Driver who broke the sound barrier attempts another land speed record in Utah from mint - technol…

Anthropic turns Claude Code’s auto mode on by default: here's what's changing for users

Anthropic will make Auto mode the default for Pro, Max, and Team users starting August 14. from m…

Nearly 32% entities expect AI to drive re-skilling over job cuts: Survey

Around 32 per cent of surveyed entities expect AI will drive significant re-skilling and job transf…

The curious case of the old iPhone that refuses to get cheaper

The unusual price behaviour reflects a combination of rising prices of new smartphones, strong dema…

iPhone price hike coming next week? Apple may raise prices from tomorrow: Report

Apple is reportedly planning to raise iPhone prices starting from August 10. A tipster claims the p…

Doctors debunk 8 common breastfeeding myths every new mother should know

Breastfeeding can be physically and emotionally challenging for new mothers. Doctors say family sup…

iPhone Ultra launch tipped for September, key specs revealed by Caviar

Apple is set to unveil its first foldable iPhone, the iPhone Ultra soon. Ahead of the launch, Cavia…

Why hepatitis B and C often go unnoticed for years — Doctors explain how early screening can protect your liver

Hepatitis B and C infections often go undetected for years, raising risks of cirrhosis and cancer. …

ByteDance targets mega AI model that could match Mythos scale, FT reports

BYTEDANCE-AI:ByteDance targets mega AI model that could match Mythos scale, FT reports from mint …

Exclusive-Alibaba plans to charge big users of its next open-source AI model, sources say

ALIBABA-AI:Exclusive-Alibaba plans to charge big users of its next open-source AI model, sources sa…

Court orders Meta to pay $567 million to address kids mental health and safety on its platforms

Court orders Meta to pay $567 million to address kids' mental health and safety on its platform…

Meta says its AI model hacked another company, adding to worries about bots going rogue

Meta says its AI model hacked another company, adding to worries about bots going rogue from mint…

Vivo S2 launched in India with Dimensity 7360 Turbo SoC, 7,050mAh battery: Price, specs and launch offers

Vivo has launched the S2 in India, featuring a 120Hz AMOLED display and MediaTek Dimensity 7360 Tur…

Redmi Note 17 launched in India with 8,000mAh battery, Snapdragon 4 Gen 4 SoC: Price, specifications and more

Redmi Note 17 has launched in India with Snapdragon 4 Gen 4 processor, 8,000mAh battery, OLED displ…

Another AI agent goes rogue? Meta says its model hacked a company

Meta's AI models hacked into a third-party company during cybersecurity testing due to a miscon…

Never-before-seen images show the Sun is teeming with tiny whirling vortices. Here's why it's a groundbreaking discovery

Researchers said the new findings could “fundamentally change how we understand the physical mechan…

Google Pixel 11 Pro Fold launching on 12th August: here's what to expect

Google will launch its Pixel 11 series in California next week. Pixel 11 Pro Fold is expected to fe…

Europes established tech firms emerge as unexpected AI winners

TECH-EUROPE/RESULTS (ANALYSIS, PIX):ANALYSIS-Europe's established tech firms emerge as unexpect…

OpenAI, Anthropic AI agents implicated in new security breaches

OPENAI-ANTHROPIC/CYBERSECURITY (PIX):OpenAI, Anthropic AI agents implicated in new security breache…

AI data-centre race builds $1 trillion lease burden for Big Tech

USA-ORACLE/LEASE (GRAPHIC):GRAPHIC-AI data-centre race builds $1 trillion lease burden for Big Tech…

Telegram app back on Apple's App Store after removal over child sexual abuse material: Report

Telegram announced its messaging app is back on the App Store after being removed for violating gui…

WhatsApp outage leaves thousands users unable to share media; 'I thought my WiFi was trash'

Thousands of WhatsApp users reported issues on Monday, unable to send media or create stories.&…

Pre-dawn emails and empty desks: inside the sudden layoffs at Visa India

The Visa layoffs show how AI is changing employment in multinational technology companies, with aut…

Meta, Anthropic invited to meet with Trump officials about AI safety testing

USA-TRUMP-AI:Meta, Anthropic invited to meet with Trump officials about AI safety testing from mi…

TRAI revamps ‘MyCall’ mobile app to assess voice call quality via user feedback in real time

TRAI said the app is designed to bridge the gap between technical performance metrics and what cons…

Google Pixel 11 series India pre-order details revealed ahead of launch: here's what to expect

Google announced pre-orders for the Pixel 11 series starting August 12, with global launch on the s…

AI shrinks vulnerability exploitation window to one day, raises cyber risks: J.P. Morgan

Advances in artificial intelligence are dramatically reshaping the cybersecurity landscape by enabl…

Apple struggles to keep MacBook Air in stock amid memory shortages: Report

Apple's MacBook Air faces supply shortages due to memory constraints, leading to significant pr…

Upcoming phone launches in August: Pixel 11 series, Redmi Note 17, Poco M8 Power and Vivo S2

Smartphone launches are heating up this month with several models set to debut, including the Pixel…

Google Pixel 11 series complete specs and price leaked ahead of launch

The Google Pixel 11 serieswill launch on August 12. The new Google lineup could start at a price of…

Infertility is not just a 'women's issue': Why it is time to talk about men's health

Male fertility issues contribute to almost half of all infertility cases, either on their own or to…

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