If ads on your phone keep interrupting videos, games, or reading, Android’s Private DNS can help. By setting the DNS provider to dns.adguard.com, most ads across apps and browsers can be blocked without installing any app. It works system-wide, saves data and battery, though it won’t block YouTube ads and may slightly affect speed on […]
Samsung’s Galaxy S25 Ultra has dropped sharply ahead of the S26 Ultra launch, falling from ₹1,29,999 to about ₹1,05,940 with offers. Despite being a year old, it still delivers flagship Snapdragon 8 Elite performance, a stunning 6.9-inch AMOLED display, strong cameras, all-day battery life and the S Pen, making it a compelling value buy today.
➢International Choreographers Day, ➢Pravasi Bharatiya Divas or Non-Resident Indians Day, ➢1915: Mahatma Gandhi returned to India from South Africa, ➢1922: Birth of renowned biologist Hargobind Khurana, ➢1934: Birth of Bollywood singer Mahendra Kapoor, ➢1965: Birth of actress and choreographer Farah Khan, and ➢1969: 1st separate Telangana movement started.
NASA is shortening an International Space Station mission after an astronaut faced a medical issue. The 4 member US-Japanese-Russian crew will return to Earth earlier than planned, and a scheduled spacewalk was canceled. NASA said the astronaut is stable but gave no details, citing privacy, while stressing swift action to ensure crew safety aboard the […]
WhatsApp has launched three new features for its users. Member tags show roles of participants in group chats, text stickers instantly turn normal text into stickers, and event reminders help users remember important occasions. These updates make group chats more convenient, engaging, and easier to manage for everyone in the conversation.
OpenAI launched ChatGPT Health, letting users securely connect medical records and wellness apps like Apple Health. Designed with 260+ doctors, it helps decode test results, track health, and prepare for doctor visits. It supports but doesn’t replace medical care. Early rollout begins for Free, Go, Plus, and Pro users outside the EEA, UK, and Switzerland.
➢Earth Rotation Day, ➢War on Poverty Day, ➢1642: Death of famous physicist and astronomer Galileo Galilei, known as ‘Father of Modern Science’, ➢1942: Birth of famous cosmologist Stephen William Hawking, ➢1975: Birth of music director Harris Jayaraj, ➢1983: Birthday of Telugu film senior hero Tarun, and ➢1987: Death of former Indian cricketer Nana Joshi.
The Flamingo Festival is scheduled to take place at Sullurpet in Andhra Pradesh’s Tirupati district on January 10 and 11, celebrating migratory birds visiting Pulicat Lake and Nelapattu Bird Sanctuary. AP Tourism Dept is organizing special bus package tours from Tirupati. The buses will depart at 8 am and return by 7 pm, encouraging tourists […]
★Orthodox Christmas Day, ★National Bobblehead Day, ★Earth’s Old Rock Day, ★Invisible Pain Day, ★1935: The Indian National Science Academy (INSA) was established in Calcutta, ★1950: Birth of renowned social worker and Ramon Magsaysay Award winner Shanta Sinha, and ★1979: Birthday of Bollywood senior actress Bipasha Basu.
Jupiter is approaching its closest point to Earth, about 633 million kilometers away. The giant planet, shining brightly in Gemini, is visible from both northern and southern hemispheres. On the night of January 9, ordinary binoculars can reveal its four moons, while telescopes show cloud layers clearly—an excellent chance for astronomy enthusiasts.
Gurugram-based Bharat Components has made a key breakthrough in drones by developing fully indigenous electronic speed controllers and motors. Designed with waterproof features, these components perform efficiently in extreme weather conditions. Developed under the ‘Make in India’ initiative, this step strengthens India’s self-reliance.
★World Day of War Orphans, ★Uruguay Children’s Day, ★1847: Death of the reknowed Telugu orator Tyagaraja, ★1852: Death of Louis Braille, who invented Braille for the blind, ★1959: Birth of Indian cricketer Kapil Dev, ★1966: Birth of music director AR Rahman, and ★2014: Hero Uday Kiran’s body was kept at AP Film Chamber of Commerce.
Elon Musk’s AI tool Grok faces global backlash for generating sexualized deepfakes of women and minors. The “edit image” feature prompted abuse, including nudity requests. Countries including the EU, Britain, France, India, and Malaysia have condemned the tool, with investigations and remedial actions underway. EU calls Grok’s content “illegal and appalling.”
Weng Ding village in Yunnan, China, uses advanced water guns to prevent fires. The system safeguards grass-built homes and simultaneously irrigates crops. This dual-purpose innovation combines fire safety with agricultural support, gaining international attention for its effectiveness in protecting both residences and farmland efficiently.
Xiaomi will launch the Redmi Note 15 5G in India tomorrow at 11 AM, alongside the Redmi Pad 2 Pro. The phone features a 6.77-inch 120 Hz curved AMOLED display, Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 chipset, IP66 rating, 5,520 mAh battery with 45 W charging, and a 108 MP OIS camera. Pricing is expected near ₹20,000, […]