A Chinese humanoid robot has clocked a 100-metre time faster than Usain Bolt’s men’s world record, offering a glimpse of how quickly robot racing is developing. Tiangong Ultra, developed by the Beijing Humanoid Robot Innovation Center, completed the 100 metres in 9.39 seconds during a
Burning Man 2026 has issued a fresh privacy warning to people using smart AI glasses, as wearable cameras become more common at public events. The Nevada festival will allow devices such as Meta’s Ray-Ban smart glasses, but attendees must obtain explicit consent from everyone captured in
There are some questions you probably should not ask GrokAI. “Which car should I buy?” might be one of them. Yet, that is exactly what happened when Grok, the AI assistant integrated into Tesla vehicles, was asked, "Out of these five cars under Rs 60
India’s space programme is heading for a major shift, with the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) preparing to step away from routine rocket manufacturing gradually. The organisation plans to hand a larger share of production to private companies and public sector undertakings (PSUs), according to a
Singapore has unveiled a biological data centre prototype that houses living human neurons in a server rack environment. The move could open a new route for artificial intelligence (AI) computing beyond conventional silicon. Developed by the Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine at the National University
If you have ever wondered how many SIM cards you can legally have in your name, the answer depends on where you are using them. In most parts of India, one person can have up to nine mobile connections across telecom operators. But in Jammu
India’s startup funding landscape is shifting again. After a cautious phase marked by slower investment and tighter capital flows, Venture Capital (VC) firms are now placing bigger bets on sectors linked to Artificial Intelligence (AI), sustainability, fintech and deep tech. Recent investment trends signal that investors
Starlink has renewed its efforts to expand its satellite communication services in India. SpaceX’s satellite internet provider, Starlink, resubmitted an application to the country’s space regulator for approval of its Gen 2 satellite constellation. The Elon Musk-owned company has sought authorisation from the Indian National Space
Marvell Technology has offered Google a warrant to buy up to $12.2 billion worth of its shares as part of a major custom artificial intelligence (AI) chip partnership, giving the search giant a potential foothold among Marvell’s biggest investors. The deal will see Marvell help develop
India is importing sugar. That may not sound unusual at first. But for a country that is the world’s second-largest sugar producer, it is a striking development. The government has allowed one million tonnes of raw sugar to be imported duty-free until October 31, just