follow us:
A man in the U.S. used AI tools to build a multibillion‑dollar telehealth company called Medvi with minimal investment and a tiny team. Launched in 2024, Medvi is projected to reach about $1.8 billion in revenue by 2026 by automating functions like web design, marketing, and customer interactions using AI like ChatGPT and Midjourney.
Galactic archaeology mapped a galaxy beyond the Milky Way. Studying NGC 1365, astronomers analyzed chemical fingerprints in stellar nurseries, tracing oxygen distribution to reveal star formation, gas flows, and mergers. Simulations showed central oxygen built early, outer arms formed later via dwarf galaxy mergers, offering a new method.
Advanced US aircraft losses in Iran highlight limits of air superiority. Despite superior technology, jets face resilient Iranian air defenses, mobile missile systems, and unpredictable combat conditions. Experts argue overconfidence, evolving tactics, and asymmetric warfare reduce effectiveness. The incidents expose vulnerabilities, determined opponents in modern conflict.
Google Pixel 10 Steam offline games users can now play some PC games from Steam offline on their phone with the GameNative 0.9.0 update. It adds support for the Pixel 10’s GPU, letting titles like Stardew Valley run without internet. The update also improves desktop‑style features and overall game performance on the device.
Casio has officially listed its new AE‑1600HX series of affordable digital watches featuring rugged design, large LCD screens and a CR2032 battery rated to last up to 10 years. The AE‑1600HX offer dual‑time tracking, stopwatch, countdown timer, five alarms, LED backlight, 100 m water resistance and a full calendar to 2099, with sales expected this month.
MagicPin has launched an AI assistant, ‘Vera,’ for restaurants and retailers, offering real-time order insights to improve operations. Over 1 lakh merchants joined during trials. Introduced amid an LPG crisis, Vera boosted visibility and customer actions significantly. The company is investing $1 million in its AI stack to support small businesses and drive growth.
NASA’s Artemis II crew, including Chris Williams, will study Moon craters to understand Earth’s past. Unlike Earth, where plate tectonics and weather erase impact marks, the Moon preserves them. Craters like Manicouagan in Canada show asteroid impacts. The crew prepares for a lunar flyby, giving a closer view of the Moon’s surface history.
In 2026, artificial intelligence is now central to the smartphone experience, shaping camera performance, battery management, security and productivity. Buyers should prioritise devices with strong on‑device AI assistants, smart photography tools, adaptive power and advanced AI security for better privacy and usability.
Hong Kong has introduced strict rules allowing police to demand access to phones and laptops from residents and travellers. Refusing to share passwords can lead to up to one year in jail and fines of about ₹12 lakh. Authorities say it strengthens national security, while critics raise concerns over privacy and unchecked powers.
Planning to buy a new smartphone in 2026? Make sure AI features are at the top of your checklist. From smarter camera enhancements to improved battery optimization and performance, AI works silently in the background. It also strengthens security and delivers real-time assistance, making your smartphone experience more efficient and seamless than ever before.
➢International Day of Conscience, ➢National Flash Drive Day, ➢National Self-Care Day, ➢1908: Birth of freedom fighter and former Deputy PM Jagjivan Ram, ➢1922: Death of Indian social reformer and educator Pandita Ramabai, ➢1993: Death of actress Divya Bharathi, and ➢1996: Heroine Rashmika Mandanna’s birthday.
Despite India’s digital tools like Aadhaar, DigiLocker, UPI and CKYC, KYC repetition persists due to poor integration, legal limits and fragmented systems. Each platform serves a different role, identity, storage or registry, but lacks seamless coordination. Experts say true “do-it-once” KYC needs unified standards, and deeper system integration.
Iran’s Majid (AD‑08) is a short‑range surface‑to‑air missile system using passive infrared and electro‑optical guidance to detect and engage low‑flying aircraft without radar emissions. Capable of tracking targets up to 15 km away and firing missiles at Mach 2, it has been linked to incidents where Iranian defences damaged or shot down US warplanes.
Reports of US F-35 stealth jets being hit during operations in Iran have raised concerns about their real-world effectiveness. Despite advanced technology, Iranian air defences appear capable of targeting them. While some claims remain unverified, the incidents challenge assumptions of US air superiority and highlight limitations of even the most sophisticated combat aircraft.
Artemis II astronauts from NASA captured breathtaking views of Earth while journeying near the Moon. Using varied shutter speeds, one image glowed with amplified light, while another highlighted the shimmering lights of Earth at night. A third photograph showcased the dramatic terminator line, clearly separating day from darkness, offering a rare perspective.