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What is BGP hijacking, which Telegram CEO talked about?
June 17, 2026 21:52 IST
BGP hacking is a technique in which internet traffic is misdirected by falsely advertising the route to a website or online service. Here's more about it:
Expert Explains | How solar-integrated rail and road infrastructure can power India’s clean energy transition
June 17, 2026 12:32 IST
The next phase of India’s energy transition will see transport infrastructure become a source of clean energy. The emerging concept of rail/road-integrated photovoltaics (RIPV) offers a promising answer.
After paper leak row, why Centre has blocked Telegram in India until NEET re-examSubscriber Only
June 17, 2026 07:13 IST
Telegram banned in India: The platform is believed to have been used to circulate leaked questions and communicate with students, middlemen and others linked to the network.
Why US has barred foreigners from accessing Anthropic’s Mythos and Fable AI modelsSubscriber Only
June 14, 2026 10:47 IST
Fable 5 and Mythos 5, launched this week, are Anthropic's most advanced publicly available AI models. The US government, however, has restricted foreign access to these models. Here's why this order raises concerns over AI access.
More expensive phones, PCs: How consumers are paying for the AI boomSubscriber Only
June 17, 2026 07:28 IST
The cost of memory as a percentage of the total cost of a low-end phone has surged from under 10% to over 40% now. Like phones and laptops, rising memory costs could end up impacting other electronic devices as well. Here’s what to know.
With new AI chip for computers, how Nvidia is now directly challenging Apple, IntelSubscriber Only
June 3, 2026 09:20 IST
With the RTX Spark chip, Nvidia — known for its dominance in AI infrastructure so far – is pushing beyond its traditional graphics cards into integrated chips that power the whole PC. Here's what to know.
‘Blue micromoon’ to be visible tonight: The science behind the phenomenon, explainedSubscriber Only
June 1, 2026 09:27 IST
The size of the moon, as perceived from earth, is dependent on its location within its elliptical orbit around the earth. And, not all blue moons are as rare as the name implies.
Airtel’s 5G priority tier: What is network slicing and how does it work?Subscriber Only
May 30, 2026 09:36 IST
This separate virtual segment within Airtel’s 5G network will allow postpaid users to experience better connectivity in crowded locations. But should premium users (read postpaid) have preferential access to network resources?
Orbital data centres, extraterrestrial energy: Detailing Musk’s ambitions with $1.75 bn SpaceX IPOSubscriber Only
May 26, 2026 09:04 IST
SpaceX’s proposed IPO could become the world’s biggest listing. Here are five key takeaways on AI ambitions, Starlink profits and Elon Musk’s control.
How does the Earth protect itself from the Sun? A joint Chinese-European mission aims to find outSubscriber Only
May 20, 2026 10:01 IST
SMILE is designed to get answers to what happens when a stream of solar wind interacts with Earth’s magnetic shield and the magnetic glitches occurring on the dark side of Earth. It will help solar physicists better understand space weather.
Why OpenAI is considering legal action against Apple over Siri AI dealSubscriber Only
May 17, 2026 05:04 IST
The tensions have been aggravated by Apple’s broader AI strategy. The company’s multiyear AI partnership with Google announced this year would see Gemini technology power the next-gen Siri on devices like the iPhone.
Global firms’ AI centres are reshaping Indian IT industry, but who has the top jobs?Subscriber Only
May 15, 2026 01:52 IST
Initially established in India largely for cost arbitrage and back-office support, GCCs have evolved into high-value hubs for innovation and engineering, driven by India’s large technology talent pool and digital ecosystem.
Why Anthropic and OpenAI are doubling down on enterprise AI, and how this will hit Indian ITSubscriber Only
May 29, 2026 12:31 IST
The moves underline a growing reality in the AI industry: building powerful models is no longer enough. The bigger challenge, and perhaps the larger revenue opportunity, lies in implementation.
How can India meet its long-term energy needs? An Expert Explains why thorium as nuclear fuel can helpSubscriber Only
May 11, 2026 08:45 IST
India has an abundance of thorium reserves. A shift from uranium to thorium as part of the nuclear programme can enable the country’s transition to a significant energy exporter from being a major energy importer.
India is rapidly scaling up renewable energy. Now it needs to store itSubscriber Only
May 11, 2026 09:08 IST
Solar power generation drops to zero after sunset and wind output fluctuates with changing weather. This is where deploying systems that 'store' energy becomes critical — and where India has fallen short so far.
ChatGPT’s goblin problem: The unintended consequences of teaching AI to be nerdySubscriber Only
May 4, 2026 09:23 IST
How a strange verbal tic in OpenAI's model revealed something important about how AI systems are trained.
Why China blocked Meta’s $2-bn deal for Manus AI, and what this means for US-China tech raceSubscriber Only
April 29, 2026 14:33 IST
Meta bought Chinese-origin AI agent Manus last December. China, however, has forced Meta to revoke the deal, despite Manus shifting base to Singapore. This could set a precedent for tech innovations from China.
Makers of ChatGPT may be developing smartphones to rival iPhones. Can this fix AI’s monetisation problem?Subscriber Only
April 30, 2026 05:06 IST
The new phone from the makers of ChatGPT will likely replace traditional apps with AI agents that complete tasks autonomously. It comes amid a renewed debate in Silicon Valley about AI companies being overvalued.
How a 50 mile dam between Russia and Alaska could help regulate Earth’s climateSubscriber Only
April 25, 2026 14:10 IST
AMOC collapse risk explained: A new study explores whether a massive Bering Strait dam could stabilise ocean currents and limit severe climate disruption.
Mythos shock: Why regulators in India, other nations are spooked by Anthropic’s new toolSubscriber Only
April 25, 2026 09:26 IST
Anthropic’s Mythos AI model has triggered global cybersecurity concerns due to its advanced ability to both detect and exploit software vulnerabilities, prompting India and other nations to assess risks.
Why India sees so many firework factory explosionsSubscriber Only
April 24, 2026 14:51 IST
Over the course of three days this week, both Kerala and Tamil Nadu saw separate firecracker accidents that killed dozens of people. While the combustible raw materials make dealing with fireworks inherently risky, climate and regulations also play a key role.
India notifies online gaming rules: Here is what you need to knowSubscriber Only
April 24, 2026 06:29 IST
India’s online gaming market has expanded rapidly in recent years, with millions of users and increasing monetisation. However, concerns over addiction, fraud, and regulatory arbitrage prompted the Centre to step in with a unified national framework
John Ternus named new Apple CEO: Challenges ahead amid executive departures, sluggish AI pushSubscriber Only
April 21, 2026 12:57 IST
Despite being one of the early movers into the backend chip design business, as well as its vast resources to spend on R&D, Apple is seen as lagging behind in the software pivot
How Gujarat Police’s new AI tool aims to make drug-related cases stronger to ensure convictionsSubscriber Only
April 21, 2026 09:11 IST
NARIT-AI will integrate legal provisions, case laws, and investigative procedures to provide real-time analytical support to law enforcement agencies in handling complex narcotics cases.
Expert Explains | India’s nuclear pivot: FBRs the future, PHWRs to anchor growth until technology maturesSubscriber Only
April 20, 2026 07:35 IST
As India deregulates the nuclear power sector, NPCIL CMD Bhuwan Chandra Pathak explains how the company will play a “motherly role" in fostering private participation through technology, project development, and design.
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