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TiHAN innovators at IIT-Hyderabad have developed a drone named Palyanka that can carry up to 200 kgs, to be used as an air ambulance, cargo vehicle, or in rescue missions. The team is ready to pilot the project in hilly terrains

Google has launched a free one-year Gemini AI Pro plan for students in India aged 18 and above. The offer includes access to advanced AI tools, 2TB cloud storage, and integration with Google apps. Registration is open until September 15, 2025.

New day gecko species discovered near Brahmaputra in Assam. It is the second species of such kind recorded in the Northeast

Ola Electric reported a Q1 FY26 net loss of ₹428 crore as revenue fell nearly 50% YoY to ₹828 crore. E-scooter deliveries dropped sharply, and share prices continue to slump amid rising losses and operational consolidation efforts

Bitcoin surged past $1,21,000 for the first time, driven by institutional demand, ETF inflows, and macroeconomic factors. Ethereum also rose. Experts cite regulatory clarity, tokenization progress, and US policy support as key drivers of this sustained crypto market rally

The world’s largest Martian meteorite, weighing 54 pounds, will be auctioned by Sotheby’s in New York. The rare rock, discovered in Niger, is part of Geek Week 2025, which also features a juvenile Ceratosaurus skeleton from the Jurassic period.

It recommends using YouTube Studio's Inspiration tab for creators who want to keep up with the latest trends. This tab provides insights and content recommendations based on audience preferences and performance data.

Google has hired Windsurf co-founder Varun Mohan and key team members in a $2.4 billion IP licensing deal to enhance Gemini’s AI coding capabilities. The move intensifies the AI talent race, marking a strategic win over rival OpenAI.

Samsung has launched its 'Samsung Days Sale' from July 12 to 18, offering major discounts on AI-powered smartphones, TVs, laptops, and home appliances. The sale is live on Samsung.com, the Shop App, and Experience Stores with exclusive exchange and cashback deals.

Indian astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla will return to Earth on July 15 after completing a 14-day mission aboard the ISS. He conducted key microgravity experiments under ISRO, DBT, and NASA collaboration, marking a milestone in India’s space exploration journey.

Google has expanded Circle to Search to over 300 million Android devices, now enhanced with AI Mode for deeper topic exploration and real-time gaming support. Users can get contextual insights and help without leaving their app, using the updated AI Overview feature.

Perplexity has launched Comet, a new AI-powered browser designed to enhance curiosity, automate workflows, and deliver accurate answers. Comet blends cognition, conversation, and action into one seamless web experience, rolling out now to Perplexity Max subscribers via invite.

Google has rolled out a new Gemini feature that transforms photos into eight-second AI-generated videos with sound. Available to AI Pro and Ultra users in 150+ countries, the tool is backed by Veo 3 and prioritizes user safety with embedded watermarks.

Samsung unveiled the Galaxy Z Fold7, Flip7, Flip7 FE, and Watch8 series at Galaxy Unpacked 2025. With powerful Galaxy AI integration, One UI 8, and Android 16, the devices feature slimmer designs, new health tools, and enhanced user privacy and performance.

Indian astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla is set to return to Earth from the ISS on July 14 aboard SpaceX’s Dragon. During his 14-day mission, he conducted India-specific experiments and became the first Indian on the ISS, furthering Gaganyaan goals

Zoom has rolled out enhanced AI Companion features with support for 16 third-party apps, allowing users to automate tasks, summarize meetings, and boost productivity across platforms like Google Meet, Asana, Jira, and more—now available online for small businesses.

Gartner projects global end-user spending on generative AI models to reach $14.2 billion in 2025, with domain-specific models gaining traction. Total GenAI spending could hit $644 billion, driven by AI hardware integration and increased enterprise adoption across industries.

Google has begun rolling out its AI Mode in Search for all users in India. Initially introduced via Labs, the feature now offers voice, text, and image-based queries, delivering AI-powered summaries, helpful links, and deeper topic exploration tools in English.

Apple Arcade will launch four exclusive titles Play-Doh World, Worms Across Worlds, Let’s Go Mightycat!, and Everybody Shogi on August 7. All games will be free from ads and in-app purchases, enhancing the platform’s growing catalog of over 200 titles.

The company also secured European Commission authorisation, enabling the launch across the EU and EEA regions

The Indian government clarified it did not order the blocking of Reuters’ X account, attributing the restriction to an outdated request linked to Operation Sindoor. Officials have asked X to lift the embargo and explain the inadvertent enforcement.

The collaboration positions both countries to better compete against China’s growing dominance in quantum technology

Realme teases its upcoming 15 Series with a mysterious campaign and tagline "Live for Real." Featuring AI camera upgrades and flagship features in the Pro model, the phone is expected to launch in India soon, sparking celebrity collaboration rumours

Talking about the challenges of getting the body readjusted back on Earth, Shukla told his audience that the biggest challenge is the absence of gravity. "Space is a new situation for the body. So like today, I am feeling much better from what I was feeling on day one here," the astronaut said.