It’s a choice you may face multiple times a day—and, at this point, your reaction is probably reflexive. Are you going to accept those internet cookies, reject them, or spend a little time customizing your settings? Increasingly, internet users are pushing back against cookies—the digital crumbs used by websites and advertisers to spot returning customers—by choosing […]
Meta Platforms has discontinued end-to-end encrypted direct messages on Instagram globally, marking a major reversal in the company’s earlier push toward privacy-focused messaging across its social media platforms. The feature was officially withdrawn from May 8, 2026, ending Instagram’s optional encrypted messaging system that had allowed users to secure private conversations from third-party access, including […]
As remote work cements itself in modern workplaces, digital collaboration platforms such as Zoom and Google Docs have become indispensable. Yet, researchers argue that these tools are still built around a flawed assumption—that all users collaborate in similar ways. A team of researchers has now introduced a new human-computer interaction (HCI) framework called RemoteCollabEval (RCE), […]
As the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) actively expands National Highways, its focus is not just on faster connectivity but equally on bringing safety standards to a global level. Infrastructure development today is not only about building wider roads; it is about protecting every life that travels on them. With this vision, advanced […]
A study from Drexel University finds that U.S. teens are increasingly worried about their growing attachment to AI companion chatbots. The research, based on hundreds of Reddit posts and set to be presented at the ACM Conference on Human Factors in Computing Systems in April, highlights patterns resembling behavioral addiction. Researchers say features like emotional […]
Researchers at Harvard University found that adding controlled randomness to robot movement improves efficiency in crowded environments. The study, published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, shows how swarm systems can avoid congestion by balancing order and unpredictability. Conducted through simulations and lab experiments in the Netherlands, the work outlines how simple […]
Researchers in Norway and Denmark have developed a new method to measure how quickly quantum computers lose information, a key obstacle in building stable systems. The study, led by the Norwegian University of Science and Technology and the Niels Bohr Institute, reduces measurement time from about one second to roughly 10 milliseconds. Scientists say the […]
Scientists in India have developed a method to reuse graphite from discarded lithium-ion batteries to improve fuel cell efficiency, according to a recent study. The research, conducted by the International Advanced Research Centre for Powder Metallurgy and New Materials, shows that recycled graphite can enhance catalyst performance and durability in fuel cells. The findings, published […]
The breakthrough that enabled a new form of unlocking past secrets using artificial intelligence (AI) was the first time an international research team utilized the code of an ancient board game and unlocked its secrets that have existed long before the new century. The study of an engraved limestone object in the Roman Netherlands allowed […]
Researchers at Sultan Qaboos University in Oman have developed an advanced intrusion detection system (IDS) that can identify cyber attacks with near-perfect accuracy while dramatically reducing processing time, according to a paper published in The Journal of Engineering Research (TJER). The proposed system, which combines a double feature selection method with a stacked ensemble machine […]
India’s emergence as a global digital power now hinges on its ability to build artificial intelligence systems that are indigenous, inclusive, and aligned with national priorities. As AI increasingly shapes governance, public services, industry, and citizen engagement, the need for homegrown foundational models has become important. These models must be trained on Indian languages, local […]
Samsung may end Galaxy Z TriFold sales within months due to high costs and limited production Strong demand was driven largely by scarcity rather than mass-market adoption Device likely served as a proof-of-concept for future foldable innovations Samsung expected to focus on mainstream foldables while refining next-gen designs Samsung is preparing to discontinue sales of […]
This is the first time that scientists have observed the growth of tiny metal thorns known as dendrites grow within lithium-ion batteries thus making the batteries short-circuit. Their results published Mar. 12 in the journal Science illuminate the hitherto unrecognized mechanical aspects of the lithium dendrites during their development. Lithium dendrites have been the subject […]
Remote work has transformed the geography of employment, allowing professionals to live thousands of miles from their employers. The result has been the emergence of so-called digital nomad cities—destinations that attract remote workers seeking lower living costs, pleasant climates and flexible lifestyles. Cities such as Lisbon, Bali, Medellín and Chiang Mai have become hubs for […]
Over the past decade, India has quietly become the operational backbone of some of the world’s largest corporations. The country now hosts more than 1,500 Global Capability Centres (GCCs)—specialised hubs where multinational companies manage everything from software engineering and financial analysis to artificial intelligence research. Bengaluru sits at the heart of this transformation. The southern […]
A large number of teenagers who have some weight problem are resorting to AI models as they seek to design meal plans in a bid to lose weight. A new study, however, indicates that the plans that are a result of this could not, at least in all cases, cover the required nutrients and calorie […]
Australian scientists have developed a miniature-sized artificial intelligence (AI) chip that can perform computations based on the power of light, on a speed comparable to that of light. The prototype of nano photonic chip, which uses the power of the light particles (photons) is entirely in-house in the Sydney Nano Hub in the University of […]
The increased application of AI-generated scientific and science-related texts, particularly social media, is the source of concern: they can include fake or highly persuasive information, which cannot be easily detected by the users, and can influence the way people think and make decisions. Various jurisdictions and platforms are heading in the direction of explicitly disclosing […]
An unidentified hacker exploited Anthropic’s AI chatbot Claude to carry out a series of cyberattacks against Mexican government agencies, stealing 150 gigabytes of sensitive data including taxpayer records, voter files, and civil registry documents, startling cybersecurity researchers worldwide. The attack, which began in December 2025 and still continuing, was discovered by Israeli cybersecurity startup Gambit […]
What was billed as a landmark showcase of India’s AI ambitions descended into disarray on its opening day, with throngs of attendees facing interminable queues, sudden evacuations, and logistical nightmares at the Pragati Maidan venue in the capital. The India AI Impact Summit, running through February 20, drew sharp online backlash as delegates, startups, and […]