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Hailing app will now act as agent rather than supplier outside London, avoiding VAT requirement Uber has swerved paying millions of pounds to the UK exchequer under Rachel Reeves's new "taxi tax” after the ride-hailing app rewrote contracts with its drivers.The move came as rules announced in November's budget took effect, which adjusted how VAT...
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Kevin Hall spent 21 years at the US National Institutes of Health and became known globally for his pioneering work on ultra-processed foods. In April he unexpectedly took early retirement, citing censorship under the Trump administration.Now he has co-authored a book with the journalist Julia Belluz that aims to bust myths and challenge wellness...
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New year plant hunt shows rising temperatures are shifting natural cycles of wildflowers such as daisies Daisies and dandelions are among hundreds of native plant species blooming in the UK, in what scientists have called a "visible signal” of climate breakdown disrupting the natural world.A Met Office analysis of data from the annual new year's...
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Analysis shows obscure and barely used choices, drawn from online slang, do not stand the test of timeIf you have seen a news story declaring 2025's chosen "word of the year” in recent weeks, you might be forgiven for asking yourself: what, another one?Depending on which dictionary you turn to, the chosen term this year was either Collins's "vibe...
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Entertainment is the final frontier, as you experience everything from Starfleet to the Green Lantern Corps and Godzilla in 2026.
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Punjabi film Mehar marks Raj Kundra's debut in Punjabi cinema and is now available on KableOne. The movie tells the heartfelt story of a man's journey to reclaim his dignity and restore harmony in his family.
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Streaming now on ZEE5, Naanu Matthu Gunda 2 is an emotional Kannada sequel about loyalty and reincarnation. Directed by Raghu Hassan, the film holds a strong IMDb rating of 8.8/10.
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The Telugu drama thriller Drive, directed by Jenuse Mohamed and starring Aadhi Pinisetty and Madonna Sebastian, is now streaming on Amazon Prime Video. The dark suspense story follows a media tycoon forced into a deadly high-stakes game by mysterious hackers.
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The Large Magellanic Cloud is a nearby dwarf galaxy glowing with star birth. Just 160,000 light-years away, it hosts vast nebulae like the Tarantula and historic events such as Supernova 1987A, offering astronomers a rare, close-up laboratory to study how stars form, evolve, and explode.
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Skywatchers will be treated to a striking celestial event on January 3, 2026, as the Wolf Moon rises as a supermoon near Earth's perihelion. Appearing larger and brighter than usual, the full Moon will climb the eastern sky at dusk, accompanied by the brilliant planet Jupiter. This rare alignment—last seen more than a century ago—offers a vivid...
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Astronomers using NASA's Chandra X-ray Observatory have discovered SPT-CL J2215-3537, a massive galaxy cluster located 8.4 billion light-years away. Nicknamed the "Champagne Supernova” cluster, it is the most distant relaxed cluster ever observed, showing no signs of recent collisions. Its calm structure and active star formation challenge...
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Choosing high-profile tech boffin James Curran as co-host proved to be disastrous.
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Exclusive: Identifying teenagers at risk could help prevent organ damage, strokes and heart attacks in early adulthood, doctors sayLeading doctors have called for a national UK programme to monitor schoolchildren for high blood pressure amid concerns that rising rates in adolescents will increase cases of organ damage, strokes and heart...
ReadNBC News - Science (3 hours ago)
NASA's plans to launch astronauts to the moon in early 2026. The Artemis II mission is expected to carry a crew around the moon — though not to the lunar surface.
ReadNew York Times - Technology (3 hours ago)
Problems with a 25-year-old landmark paper on the safety of Roundup's active ingredient, glyphosate, have led to calls for the E.P.A. to reassess the widely used chemical.
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Farmers see a 'Band-Aid on a deep wound' as White House reveals the size of their soybean tariff bailout
ReadSpace.com - Space (3 hours ago)
Don't miss January's Wolf Moon rise over the eastern horizon tonight, as the first full moon of 2026.
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Auroras may be visible from Alaska to Illinois as an incoming coronal mass ejection could disrupt Earth's magnetic field and trigger geomagnetic storm conditions.
ReadFrance24 - Business & Tech (4 hours ago)
The European Union's controversial new rules on polluting industrial imports have gone into effect on January 1, following a two-year transition period. Heavy goods such as steel, aluminium and cement are now subject to a new fee levied according to the amount of CO2 emitted during their production. Beijing has issued a statement slamming the...
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Astronomers have detected a "free floating" rogue planet the size of Saturn drifting through the Milky Way some 10,000 light-years from Earth.
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Instagram Head Adam Mosseri believes that the rise of artificial intelligence (AI)-generated images and videos is forcing the platform to evolve quickly. The Meta-owned social media platform gained popularity for its image and video-centric feed, and is a major driver of the creator economy, which is run by influencers and content creators....
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The Realme 16 Pro series will launch in India in early January 2026, featuring the Realme 16 Pro 5G and Realme 16 Pro+ 5G, alongside the Realme Pad 3 5G. The phones will offer AMOLED displays, a 200-megapixel main camera, Android 16-based Realme UI 7.0, and a 7,000mAh battery. The Pro+ model will use a Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 chipset, while the Pro...
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Honor Power 2 will launch next week in China. The company has now teased the colour options and the AnTuTu benchmark score of the phone. It is confirmed to be the first phone to come with the MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Elite chipset. It will feature a 10,080mAh battery. The Honor Power 2 will debut as a successor to the original Honor Power.
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Chinese tech stocks charged into 2026 with an AI chip IPO surge and more listings lined up
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CES 2026: What to expect from the tech industry's biggest show of the year
ReadFrance24 - Business & Tech (5 hours ago)
As Bulgaria formally adopts the euro currency this January 1, residents in the capital Sofia queued up in front of ATMs just after midnight to withdraw the new banknotes. Also in this edition: the world's 500 richest people added a record $2.2 trillion to their fortunes in 2025. Plus, on the occasion of Netflix's "Stranger Things" finale, we see...
ReadThe Guardian - Science (6 hours ago)
After losing a year to havoc and job-slashing at Nasa, the pressure is on billionaire administrator Jared IsaacmanWith astronauts set to fly around the moon for the first time in more than half a century when Artemis 2 makes its long-awaited ascent some time this spring, 2026 was already destined to become a standout year in space.It is also likely...
ReadThe Guardian - Science (6 hours ago)
Over the holiday period, the Guardian leader column is looking ahead at the themes of 2026. Today we examine how the White House's war on vaccines has left the future of a key technology uncertain and up for grabsThe late scientist and thinker Donald Braben argued that 20th-century breakthroughs arose from scientists being free to pursue bold ideas...
ReadNDTV - Tech (6 hours ago)
Redmi Note 15 5G and Redmi Note 15 5G 108 Master Pixel Edition are confirmed to launch in India on January 6. The new lineup will go on sale through Amazon in the country. Here is all you need to know about the launch, expected price, specifications, and features of Redmi Note 15 5G and Redmi Note 15 5G 108 Master Pixel Edition.
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Perplexity's Aravind Srinivas said AI packed into local device chips that handle inference could pose the biggest threat to traditional data centres, signalling a shift from server-centric processing. He also discussed autonomous AI agents, the role of browsers in AI infrastructure, and the contrast between human curiosity and artificial systems'...
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Apple reportedly cut production of its Vision Pro headset due to disappointing sales. The company has reportedly slashed digital ad spending for the headset by over 95 percent in markets including the US and UK. High price tag, bulky design, and lack of visionOS native apps are likely to be the key reasons behind the poor sales performance of the...
ReadCBS News - Technology (7 hours ago)
Arizona is fast becoming a major hub for computer chip production thanks to what's being called the largest foreign direct investment in U.S. history. Kris Van Cleave takes us to a sprawling campus in Phoenix that is providing thousands of jobs while reducing America's reliance on overseas products.
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BONK jumps more than 10% in 24 hours as momentum pushes price higher
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Europe's banking sector may reduce more than 200,000 jobs by 2030 as lenders adopt AI technologies and move services online, analysts say. The Morgan Stanley analysis reported by the Financial Times projects that roughly 10 per cent of roles at major banks could be lost, particularly in internal operations, with some institutions already announcing...
ReadNDTV - Tech (7 hours ago)
The Poco M8 5G is all set to be launched in India soon as the successor to the Poco M7 5G. It is expected to be the first model in the latest M-series lineup and could be joined by a Pro model. In recent weeks, the Xiaomi subsidiary has been revealing details about the handset ahead of its anticipated debut. It is confirmed to sport a 6.77-inch 3D...
ReadThe Guardian - Science (7 hours ago)
Robyn Thomson immunised thousands of animals in Cambodia after shocking death of her motherIt was just a scratch. Among all the feelings and thoughts that she has had to wrestle with since the summer, disbelief is the emotion that Robyn Thomson still struggles with the most. "You never think it would happen to you,” said Robyn. "You don't really...
ReadNDTV - Tech (8 hours ago)
Directed by Susanna Fogel, Ponies is an upcoming thriller web series that stars Emilia Clarke and Haley Lu Richardson in the lead roles. Streaming soon.
ReadNDTV - Tech (8 hours ago)
Samsung's 2026 roadmap includes the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) into all of its devices. The statement was made by TM Roh, the Head of Mobile eXperience (MX) and Device eXperience (DX) Divisions, and President and co-CEO of Samsung Electronics, during the company's new year address. Samsung Electronics Vice Chairman and the Head of...
ReadNDTV - Tech (8 hours ago)
The Poco M8 5G is scheduled to be launched in India soon. Ahead of its anticipated debut, the Xiaomi subsidiary has confirmed several details about the upcoming handset, including its display, chipset, and software support. It will 6.77-inch 3D curved display. Powering the Poco M8 5G will be the Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 chipset. The handset is confirmed...
ReadNDTV - Tech (8 hours ago)
Astronomers have identified dozens of runaway stars moving fast enough to escape the Milky Way. By tracking these hypervelocity stars, researchers can map the galaxy's gravitational pull and better understand how dark matter is distributed across its vast halo, offering new insight into the unseen structure shaping our cosmic home.
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The Samsung Galaxy A57 5G has been spotted on India's BIS certification database, indicating that it may launch in the country soon. The listing confirms the model number SM-A576B/DS with dual SIM support and points to an early 2026 debut. The phone is expected to feature an Exynos 1680 chipset, Android 16, up to 12GB RAM, a flexible AMOLED...
ReadNDTV - Tech (8 hours ago)
Astronomers have found that the young star V1180 Cassiopeiae shows a rare mix of accretion-driven brightening and dust-caused dimming. Based on nearly 25 years of observations, the study explains its long-standing variability and shows how early stellar growth is shaped by tightly linked accretion, extinction, and outflow processes.
ReadSpace.com - Space (8 hours ago)
In late April 2026, a long-period comet will swing through the inner solar system. It will likely be visible with binoculars, and there's a small chance it could be seen with the naked eye.
ReadThe Guardian - Technology (9 hours ago)
New year fitness goals? An elliptical will put you through your paces without the joint strain – our reviewer worked up a sweat testing the best• The best treadmillsA quick admission: I absolutely love an elliptical or cross trainer. They don't always get the plaudits they deserve, but these low-impact cardio machines not only put less strain...
ReadNew York Times - Technology (9 hours ago)
As enhanced subsidies expire, many Americans covered under the Affordable Care Act are having trouble paying for insurance.
ReadNDTV - Tech (9 hours ago)
Motorola Signature is confirmed to launch in India next week. Now, a leaked marketing image of the phone suggests support for stylus input. The render shows the phone with a triple camera setup along with an LED flash. It is said to come with a Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 chipset, up to 16GB of RAM and a 6.7-inch OLED display.
ReadNDTV - Tech (9 hours ago)
Haq, inspired by Shah Bano Begum's landmark legal battle, features Yami Gautam and Emraan Hashmi and is streaming on Netflix from January 2, 2025. The story involves the highlight of women rights to maintenance and it has chosen to be a landmark.
ReadNDTV - Tech (9 hours ago)
Physical: Welcome To Mongolia is a Korean reality show that is currently streaming on Netflix. The show will revolve around the Korean Team from Physical Asia, now exploring Mongolia under the guidance of Bayarsaikhan.
ReadNDTV - Tech (9 hours ago)
Directed by Razneesh Ghai, 120 Bahadur is an Indian historical war film that revolves around the battle against the Chinese troops to defend against the invasion. Now available for Rent.
ReadNDTV - Tech (9 hours ago)
The OTT platforms are geared up to drop intense dramas, thrillers, romance, and more for the week. Top releases include Stranger Things S5 Finale, Haq, My Korean Boyfriend, and more.
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We bring you Tech Life highlights from a fascinating year in global tech.
ReadNDTV - Tech (10 hours ago)
Oppo has announced the launch of the Reno 15 series in India, which will include the Reno 15 Pro 5G, Reno 15 Pro Mini 5G, and Reno 15 5G. The lineup focuses on camera and video features, led by a 200-megapixel main camera on the Pro models, along with a 50-megapixel telephoto and ultra-wide setup. The series will introduce AI Editor 3.0, support 4K...
ReadNDTV - Tech (10 hours ago)
Samsung on Friday unveiled Freestyle+, its newest portable projector designed to bring smarter and flexible entertainment across a wide range of spaces. As per the South Korean tech conglomerate, it will be showcased at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2026 in Las Vegas, which begins next week. The updated Freestyle+ builds on the design of the...
ReadFrance24 - Business & Tech (10 hours ago)
It's only been three years since ChatGPT leaped onto the world stage, but artificial intelligence is now becoming an integral part of daily life. The technology has been integrated into search engines, social media apps and online shopping sites, but has also shaken financial markets. We take a look back at how AI moved the world in 2025. But...
ReadABC News - Technology (11 hours ago)
Turkmenistan has officially legalized mining and exchanging cryptocurrency, marking a major shift for its tightly-controlled economy
ReadNDTV - Tech (11 hours ago)
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra could arrive with a new display privacy feature, and information about a new "Privacy Display" feature was reportedly found in the One UI 8.5 firmware's Tips app. It is said to reduce screen visibility from side angles and enhance privacy. The feature dims or makes the screen darker when viewed from the side, making it...
ReadNDTV - Tech (11 hours ago)
LG Electronics will unveil its 2026 LG Gram laptop lineup at CES 2026, focusing on lighter designs, a new Aerominum chassis, and expanded AI features. The laptops support on-device and cloud-based AI, including Microsoft Copilot+ PC tools, along with improved connectivity and security features. The lineup includes the Gram Pro 17 with an RTX 5050...
ReadNDTV - Tech (11 hours ago)
DeepSeek's latest paper introduces Manifold-Constrained Hyper-Connections (mHC), a method designed to make large AI model training more stable and efficient by constraining residual signal flow. The architecture was tested on models up to 27 billion parameters and showed improved training stability without excessive overhead. Research focuses on...
ReadNDTV - Tech (12 hours ago)
Dell may be preparing to revive its XPS branding, according to a new report, just a year after retiring the name in favour of the Dell, Dell Pro, and Dell Pro Max lineup. Sources claim Dell has already showcased an updated XPS lineup during CES 2026 pre-briefings, with an announcement possible next week. While Dell has not confirmed the move, the...
ReadNDTV - Tech (12 hours ago)
OpenAI is reportedly increasing its focus on the company's audio-based artificial intelligence (AI) models. As per the report, the San Francisco-based AI giant has combined several teams, including engineering, product, and research, to develop a new audio generation model. This model is said to power the company's audio-first AI device, which...
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A return to proprietary processor components is said to be on the cards for Samsung, which could mark a shift in its mobile chip strategy. According to a tipster's claims on social media, the South Korean tech conglomerate is exploring a return to custom CPU and GPU architectures with the purported Exynos 2800 processor. If this move materialises,...
ReadNDTV - Tech (13 hours ago)
Motorola's upcoming Moto X70 Air Pro has appeared on the TENAA certification database, revealing its full specifications ahead of launch. The listing suggests a 6.78-inch 1.5K OLED display, a Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 chipset, up to 16GB RAM and 1TB onboard storage, and triple 50-megapixel rear cameras with a 3x periscope lens. It may pack a 5,100mAh...
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OnePlus appears to be gearing up to release the OnePlus Nord 6 as a successor to the OnePlus Nord 5. While launch details are yet to be revealed formally, the handset has been spotted on the Telecommunications and Digital Government Regulatory Authority (TDRA) website. The listing indicates that a launch could be imminent.
ReadNDTV - Tech (14 hours ago)
Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) announced the nationwide rollout of the Voice over Wi-Fi (VoWiFi) service on Thursday, for all telecom circles in India. With this move, the state-owned telecom service provider (TSP) has caught up with private players like Airtel and Jio, which have long offered access to VoWiFi. This technology allows...
ReadNDTV - Tech (15 hours ago)
Samsung is expected to unveil several smartphones in 2026, headlined by the flagship Galaxy S26 series and the Galaxy Z Fold 8 and Galaxy Z Flip 8. Details, including key specifications and launch date, of the aforementioned handsets have now surfaced ahead of their anticipated debut. According to a report, the Galaxy S26 series will not receive a...
ReadThe Guardian - Technology (18 hours ago)
In this week's newsletter: The year's most popular stories reveal how play, power and politics collided in the past 12 months – and what you're psyched for in 2026• Don't get Pushing Buttons delivered to your inbox? Sign up hereWith the best games of the year duly noted (yours and ours), I'd like to highlight some of the work we've done...
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Automation Software Stocks Q3 Teardown: Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT) Vs The Rest
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Children around the world will discover a colorful side to space exploration with their next Happy Meal. In its first global campaign with the fast food chain, Crayola has launched "Planet McDonald's," a limited-edition collection of activity kits and toys themed to astronauts, rockets, planets and more. The promotion is rolling out in more than 60...
ReadSpace.com - Space (21 hours ago)
A daylight peak and a full moon combine to sabotage the powerful Quadrantid meteor shower in 2026.
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SpaceX is gearing up for a new chapter in its ambitious Starship program, with the…The post Starship Barge identified ahead of Starbase to KSC transports appeared first on NASASpaceFlight.com.
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Lego has recently released their first-ever Star Trek set, the 3600-piece U.S.S Enterprise, but is it better than Playmobil's model?
ReadNew York Times - Technology (A day ago)
Side-blotched lizards probably don't call the game that, but they play a version of it anyway. A new study explains the hidden biology that makes this possible.
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China's hacking campaign is one of the most effective long-term espionage moves ever seen, a top cybersecurity figure says.
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Company had hoped the virtual reality device would herald a new era in 'spatial computing'Poor sales have reportedly forced Apple to cut production of the Vision Pro headset that it had hoped would herald a new era in "spatial computing”.The tech company also reduced marketing for Vision Pro by more than 95% last year, according to the market...
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The billionaire – who had no government experience – left various federal agencies in disarray while overseeing an 'efficiency' drive across WashingtonAs Elon Musk, the world's richest person, splurged more than $250m on Donald Trump's 2024 re-election campaign, the US president commissioned his new ally to oversee a sweeping "efficiency”...
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Peter Foreshaw Brookes says worry about falling sperm counts is misplacedThe Italian "demographic winter” has a number of causes, but rising male biological infertility is not one (A child is born: Italians celebrate village's first baby in 30 years, 26 December).A lot of worry about falling sperm counts has been generated by some studies,...
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From astronauts looping around the moon to spacecraft reaching Mercury and asteroids near Earth, 2026 is shaping up to be a landmark year for space exploration.
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Our 2026 skywatching guide includes a total solar eclipse, a "blood moon" and a festive supermoon. Here are the dates you need to know.
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Scientists using a quantum-powered haloscope have advanced the search for dark matter axions by probing higher mass ranges than before. The QUAX collaboration's experiment, based in Italy, uses a microwave cavity and a strong magnetic field to detect faint axion signals. While no axions were found, the results help refine future dark matter...
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The most sensitive radio search ever conducted on interstellar object 3I/ATLAS has found no signs of alien technology. Using the Green Bank Telescope, scientists scanned key radio bands during its closest approach to Earth. All detected signals were linked to interference, strengthening the view that 3I/ATLAS is a natural object.
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India's CNAP (Calling Name Presentation) uses operator-verified SIM records to display caller names at the network level, while Truecaller runs as an app using community data for caller ID, spam detection and insights. CNAP works without Internet, and a broader rollout is expected by early 2026.
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We've tested many image-stabilized binoculars — here's our expert verdict on whether you should bite the bullet and buy a pair or go with regular binoculars for stargazing.
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After eight years of training, Dr. Maureen McKiernan made her debut as the lead surgeon on an infant heart transplant — an operation on the edge of what's possible.
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Some tech leaders are concerned that the artificial intelligence race will exhaust available land and energy. The solution might lie in orbit.
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Gov. Kathy Hochul signed legislation that will ultimately ban the catch and biomedical use of the crabs.
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With GST correction and expanding enterprise demand, ViewSonic aims to scale its presence across education, retail, and public spaces.
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This year brought us our third-known interstellar visitor, beautiful displays of the northern lights and the opening of the Vera C. Rubin Observatory that will change our views on the universe in ways we have yet to understand. But now, we look ahead to just some of the cool things skywatchers might want to keep an eye on in 2026.
ReadNDTV - Tech (2 days ago)
Maintaining your vehicle's PUC validity has become more important than ever, especially in Delhi-NCR where enforcement has tightened during pollution spikes. The GRAP-IV restrictions in December have brought stricter checks to the national capital, with reports indicating that vehicles without a valid PUC are being denied fuel at petrol pumps....
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Prayagraj Ki Love Story is a romance drama filmed across Prayagraj, showcasing the emotional bond between two people from different backgrounds. The story has already gone viral on social media and is expected to stream on Hungama OTT in January 2026, with viewers eagerly awaiting its release.
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The power of Grayskull, Superman's cousin, and the return of a certain galaxy far, far away are among 2026's big-screen wonders.
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Samsung Galaxy S26 series, which might include the Galaxy S26, Galaxy S26+, and Galaxy S26 Ultra, is expected to be launched globally, including India, in late January 2026. However, the smartphones will reportedly not be available for purchase for nearly a month after their debut. The phones are expected to be powered by the latest Exynos 2600...
ReadSydney Morning Herald - Technology (2 days ago)
The self-taught British security researcher found a unique way to beat 99 per cent rejection odds for the elite visa.
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Mask is a gripping action thriller directed by Vikarnan Ashok and starring Kavin and Andrea Jeremiah. The film explores corruption, financial scams, social hypocrisy and the criminal underworld.
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The New Year is often the peak occasion for personalised digital interactions, and in 2025, artificial intelligence (AI) tools have quietly become part of that ritual. Instead of generic forwards, more users are turning to chatbots to craft messages that sound intentional and tailored. Whether it's ChatGPT's polished tone, Gemini's creative flair,...
ReadYahoo News - Tech (2 days ago)
USDA details $12 billion farm aid package favoring rice, cotton; soy farmers warn of strain
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Trump Is Promising That the U.S. Will Return to the Moon. Does That Really Make Little-Known SIDU Stock a Buy?
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"It's really not a question of robotic exploration or human exploration," Ehlmann said. "It is an 'and' — it's robotic and human exploration and how we do these best together."
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From Grogu to the Death Star, we look back over the Lego Star Wars sets released over the course of 2025.
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Farmers can now learn how much aid they will get from the Trump administration
ReadNew York Times - Technology (2 days ago)
The United States is expected to adopt the vaccine schedule used by Denmark, a much smaller country with universal health care.
ReadNew York Times - Technology (2 days ago)
Ms. Brosseau says mental illness has made her life unbearable. She wants a medically assisted death. Even her psychiatrists are split over whether she should have one.
ReadThe Guardian - Technology (2 days ago)
Tesla endured tough year in part thanks to some consumers' distaste for Elon Musk's embrace of rightwing politicsTesla has taken the unusual step of publishing sales forecasts that suggest 2025 deliveries will be lower than expected and future years' sales will be well below targets set by its chief executive, Elon Musk.The US electric vehicle...
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SpaceX just set a new annual-launch record for the sixth year in a row, and the numbers are getting pretty silly.
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An impressive display piece for Lego-loving space fans who want to commemorate the legacy of this iconic post-Space Race vessel.
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In one notable case, a Toronto lawyer is facing a criminal contempt of court proceeding after including cases invented by ChatGPT in her submissions earlier this year.
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Written and directed by Cyril Abraham Dennis, Watusi Zombie is a recently released Indie Malayalam film that explores the life of a genius who must navigate his life through complex relationships, Gen-Z, and rumors.
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Tory Bruno, the longtime chief of the launch provider United Launch Alliance (ULA) has joined the competition at Blue Origin.
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There are billions of dollars in it for companies able to kickstart mining operations, even if such returns are still years away.
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NASA's new chief Jared Isaacman said controversial proposal to move the space shuttle Discovery to Texas from its current home in a Smithsonian Air and Space Museum hangar in Virginia, may end with a different spacecraft entirely landing in Houston.
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Discovered on New Year's Eve 2020, the Champagne Cluster is a striking pair of colliding galaxy clusters revealed through combined X-ray and optical observations. NASA's Chandra X-ray Observatory shows superheated gas stretched and distorted, exposing a massive cosmic collision hidden from visible light alone. Studied by UC Davis astronomers, the...
ReadNDTV - Tech (2 days ago)
NASA's Curiosity rover has released a festive holiday postcard from Mars, blending a Martian sunrise and sunset into a single panoramic image. Captured on November 18, 2025, the view combines a blue-tinted morning sky with a golden afternoon hue, showcasing Gale Crater in striking detail. Created by stitching images taken hours apart, the artistic...
ReadNDTV - Tech (2 days ago)
WhatsApp AI stickers are quite popular. Here is a step-by-step guide for users who are looking to make AI stickers on WhatsApp for personalised New Year 2026 greetings. Make sure your app is updated to the latest version on iOS or Android before starting. Once you create an AI sticker on WhatsApp, you can choose to send, edit, or view it.
ReadNDTV - Tech (2 days ago)
Redmi Turbo 5 and Turbo 5 Pro are said to be in the works, and multiple leaks have already revealed their specifications and possible launch timeline. A new leak has now revealed the chipsets expected to power the Turbo 5 and Turbo 5 Pro. Both phones are said to run on Dimensity chipsets, which are yet to be launched by MediaTek, but could arrive...
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Oppo Find X9s is tipped to expand the Find X9 lineup in India, with its specifications resurfacing online again. According to a tipster, the compact flagship may launch around March 2026 and could arrive in India. Leaks suggest a 6.3-inch 1.5K AMOLED display with 120Hz refresh rate, a MediaTek Dimensity 9500+ chipset, two 200-megapixel rear...
ReadNDTV - Tech (2 days ago)
Call of Duty: Black Ops 7's co-op campaign fails to grasp what makes Call of Duty campaigns great. There are no blockbuster cinematic set pieces, no memorable levels, and no checkpoints. Instead, Black Ops 7 delivers a half-baked co-op experience that feels like an afterthought.
ReadNew York Times - Technology (2 days ago)
Two brothers, both mechanical engineers, are climbing many of the world's tall peaks to prove they have been measured incorrectly.
ReadFrance24 - Business & Tech (2 days ago)
Bulgaria will formally adopt the euro as its currency starting on January 1, leaving behind the lev, which it has used since the late 19th century. The move is unpopular with almost half the country's population over fears it could spark higher inflation, something that mistrusted authorities have been trying to downplay. Also in this edition: a...
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India's tablet market saw several notable launches in 2025, with brands improving performance, displays, battery life, and productivity features. The lineup includes options for students, professionals, and casual users, ranging from premium flagships to value-focused models. Apple updated its range with the iPad 11th Generation, while Android...
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China's LandSpace targets $1 billion IPO in reusable rocket tech push
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Exclusive: CST highlights volume of IS-supporting accounts and says social media firms 'putting all of us in danger'Facebook hosted terrorist propaganda that celebrated the murder of Jews and praised Islamic State, a leading anti-hate group has alleged.The posts included celebrations of the Bondi beach massacre that the Community Security Trust...
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How the tech CEO and 'Dogefather' made a mess of the year – from an apparent Nazi salute during his White House tenure to Tesla sales slumps and Starship explosionsThe year of 2025 was dizzying for Elon Musk. The tech titan began the year holding court with Donald Trump in Washington DC. As the months ticked by, one public appearance after...
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While GLP-1 drugs promise an easy fix, our bodies still need what they have always needed: healthy food and regular exerciseProf Devi Sridhar is chair of global public health at the University of EdinburghIf there has been a hot topic in health in 2025, it's definitely been GLP-1s, colloquially referred to as "anti-obesity” jabs. These...
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Next head of Cern backs massive replacement for world's largest machine to investigate mysteries of the universeMark Thomson, a professor of experimental particle physics at the University of Cambridge, has landed one of the most coveted jobs in global science. But it is hard not to wonder, when looked at from a certain angle, whether he has taken...
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Cybercriminals are once again exploiting the festive mood, as we head into the new year, to target unsuspecting smartphone users in India. A new scam is said to be doing the rounds which claims to let users create personalised New Year greeting cards. But instead, it delivers a malicious APK file which can comprise smartphones to steal personal,...
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Astronomers using NASA's James Webb Space Telescope have found compelling evidence that TOI-561b, an ultra-hot rocky exoplanet orbiting its star every 11 hours, still retains a dense atmosphere. Temperatures measured on both its day and night sides are far lower than expected for a bare rock, implying powerful winds and efficient heat transport....
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MediaTek Dimensity 7100 chipset was launched by the company on Tuesday. The new 5G system-on-chip (SoC) comes with efficiency improvements across various functionalities, as well as balanced performance and support for latest hardware. The new chipset is currently listed on MediaTek's official product page, and becomes the newest member of the...
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Vivo V70 could launch soon in select global markets, as the smartphone has reportedly been spotted listed on Singapore's IMDA certification website with the V2538 model number. However, this is not the first time that the handset has visited a certification website. Recently, it was found listed in the US FCC database with the same model number. It...
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Constellations, planets, a waxing moon and more grace the night sky this New Year's Eve.
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The bioscience startup has attracted billions in investment – and a flurry of criticism, but founder tells the Guardian plans to bring back the woolly mammoth will not be derailedDeath and taxes are supposed to be the things we can depend on in this life. But in 2025, the American entrepreneur Ben Lamm sold much of the world on the idea that...
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MHRA says buying from illegal online sellers can put health at real risk amid booming black marketLosing weight may be a common new year resolution but health experts have warned against buying medications for such purposes from social media sellers or other illegitimate channels.Jabs such as Wegovy and Mounjaro have become hugely popular for...
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Safety researchers feel excessive financial rewards and an irresponsible work culture have led some to ignore a catastrophic risk to human lifeOn the other side of San Francisco bay from Silicon Valley, where the world's biggest technology companies tear towards superhuman artificial intelligence, looms a tower from which fearful warnings...
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When the Trump administration slashed foreign aid, it gutted a program that had reduced malaria deaths world wide. In northern Cameroon, health workers tried to protect children in one last rainy season.
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Anime fans can now look forward to Hell's Paradise Season 2 on Crunchyroll. Continuing from Season 1, the series features action, dark fantasy, emotional depth, and an 8.1/10 IMDb-rated legacy, promising high excitement for returning viewers.
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Xiaomi 17 Ultra could be launched in India by the Chinese smartphone maker in March 2026, along with the standard Xiaomi 17, a tipster claims. If this is true, the two phones might launch in the country later than previously anticipated. The unveiling of the handsets is said to be followed by the India debut of the purported Xiaomi 17T, which might...
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OpenAI and Jony Ive's mysterious artificial intelligence (AI) device has been teased multiple times in the last few months. From the AI giant's CEO, Sam Altman, to Ive himself has hinted at what the device could be and what it definitely is not, but no concrete details were ever shared. However, a new leak now claims that there is not one but three...
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Oppo Reno 15 Pro Max, Reno 15 Pro and Reno 15 have been launched in Taiwan. The new lineup comes with AMOLED displays and triple rear cameras. The Oppo Reno 15 Pro Max is backed by a 6,500mAh battery with 80W wired and 50W wireless fast charging. The Reno 15 Pro is equipped with a 6,200mAh battery, while the Reno 15 has a 6,500mAh battery.
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Apple has hinted at upcoming changes to Apple Fitness+, suggesting new features or programmes could arrive in early 2026. A teaser shared on the service's Instagram account points to a possible announcement in January, a time when Apple usually rolls out new Fitness+ content and Apple Watch challenges. While details remain unclear, the teaser has...
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Dan Richards, 37, from Swansea was injured in a freak accident on New Year's Eve in 2023.
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Apple's journey in the artificial intelligence (AI) space has been lacklustre. The Cupertino-based tech giant first announced its foray into the space with Apple Intelligence at its Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) in 2024. However, a new report now claims that the iPhone maker is now poised to turn its fortunes around in 2026.
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LG Electronics has announced a new Xboom speaker lineup ahead of CES 2026, expanding its collaboration with Will.i.am. The range includes four portable models, Stage 501, Blast, Mini, and Rock, designed for home, party, and outdoor use. All speakers feature AI-based sound tuning and lighting adjustments. Key highlights include karaoke support on...
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Asus is reportedly planning to start manufacturing its own Dynamic Random Access Memory (DRAM), as the entire consumer electronics industry grapples with the memory and storage component shortage. Now, a new report highlights that the Taiwan-based tech giant will also increase the prices of select PC lineup from January 5, 2026. This appears to be...
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Redmi Turbo 5 Pro could launch soon alongside the standard Redmi Turbo 5. As we wait for the formal announcement, the Redmi Turbo 5 Pro has reportedly received a certification from the China Compulsory Certification (CCC, aka 3C) authority. The listing suggests 100W charging support. The existing Redmi Turbo 4 Pro has a 7,550mAh battery with...
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The latest expansion underscores xAI's ambitious push to compete more effectively with industry leaders OpenAI's ChatGPT and Anthropic's Claude by training increasingly advanced models. The company's supercomputer cluster in Memphis, Tennessee, known as Colossus, is touted as the largest in the world.
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Directed by Anal Arasu, Phoenix (2025) features Surya Sethupathi in a high-octane Tamil action thriller. Following a teenager caught in a murder conspiracy and juvenile custody, the film blends revenge, political intrigue, and boxing action.
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Telugu audiences can stream Beauty on ZEE5 India starting January 2, 2026. Starring Ankith Koyya and Nilakhi Patra, this romantic drama blends emotional storytelling with heartfelt performances, rated 8.8/10 on IMDb.
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Canadian computer scientist Yoshua Bengio warns against granting legal rights to cutting-edge technologyA pioneer of AI has criticised calls to grant the technology rights, warning that it was showing signs of self-preservation and humans should be prepared to pull the plug if needed.Yoshua Bengio said giving legal status to cutting-edge AIs would...
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It's the end of an era for the Danish post office. Citing a 90 percent drop in letter-sending over the past quarter-century, PostNord has ended delivering paper letters in the country, a service first started in 1624. Plus, France is set to issue €310 billion in new sovereign bonds next year, a move that's set to complicate its effort to reduce...
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From Stanley Tucci's imperious tech titan to Lex Luthor's distractingly hot CEO and Elon Musk-esque blowhards, films this year took us inside the billionaire mindsetBetween the slash-and-burn US government reboot led by a dank meme fan and the relentless pushing of AI by venture capital-backed blowhards, 2025 has felt like peak obnoxious tech bro....
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CD Projekt Red is developing Cyberpunk 2 alongside The Witcher 4. While the company has not confirmed an official launch timeline for the Cyberpunk 2077 sequel, a Polish analytics firm has estimated that the RPG will likely launch in Q4 2030.
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A wave of launch failures marked the global space race in 2025, with rockets from the US, China, Japan, India, South Korea and Europe suffering fiery mishaps. From Starship test explosions to failed orbital insertions and crashed lunar landers, setbacks underscored the risks of rapid innovation.
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The Cyberspace Administration of China (CAC) drafted a new set of rules to regulate artificial intelligence (AI) companies and systems last week. The main focus of these rules is to outline the activities that chatbots and AI tools cannot participate in, as well as the practices these machines should implement to align with the country's laws.
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