Technology

Security researchers uncovered a vulnerability that was exploited to inject a new type of spyware called ‘Landfall’ in Samsung Galaxy phones as part of a months-long hacking campaign potentially targeting victims in the Middle East. The attackers relied on an Android OS security flaw to deploy the spyware and compromise Galaxy smartphones, researchers at Unit … Read more

China has granted exemptions to export controls on Nexperia chips for civilian applications, the commerce ministry said on Sunday in a move that will help to relieve supply shortages for carmakers and automotive suppliers. The announcement is the strongest signal yet from Beijing that it will ease pressure on the global auto industry caused by … Read more

iPhone users could soon get access to a wider range of satellite-powered features, as Apple is reportedly working on expanding its suite of connectivity tools beyond emergency calling and texting services. The new iPhone features would leverage satellite connectivity to allow users to use Apple Maps without an internet connection, send photos in messaging, etc, … Read more

Perplexity users may soon be able to access its popular agentic AI browser, Comet, on their Android devices.The AI search engine startup has reportedly started sending out invites to select users, who will be allowed to trial the Android version of the browser. Initially, Comet was only made available to certain Windows and Mac users … Read more

Elon Musk’s artificial intelligence (AI) firm xAI has upgraded its Grok AI model with new capabilities, including a new AI-powered feature that lets users transform any still image into a short video with just a few simple steps. “Long press on any image to turn it into a video! Then customise the prompt to create … Read more

New Glenn, the powerful orbital rocket built by Blue Origin, the space company founded by Jeff Bezos, is on a launchpad in Florida. When the skies did not clear, it stayed on the ground. The tentative launch time, initially set for 2:45 p.m., was pushed back several times. At the end of the 88-minute launch … Read more

I have written about how some gadgets are good but become intimidating because of the host of features they pack. As a result, you end up using only a fraction of the device’s features. The other extreme is to make the gadget focused so that the simplicity makes it practical and easy to use. The … Read more

Every year around Diwali, I start getting enquiries about air purifier reviews. This is also when friends and colleagues ask me to recommend an air purifier for their homes. It is really a sad situation that all of us in the north of India have normalised a public health disaster. But most of us have … Read more

If you have ever been awake late at night and heard a strange, high-pitched scream echoing through the darkness, you might have wondered what it was. Many people describe it as frightening, almost human-like but it’s often the sound of a fox. Foxes are known for their mysterious night-time screaming; it may sound frightening, but … Read more

Scientists analysing high-resolution geochemical data from the rover identified around 24 different mineral types, revealing that the planet’s surface chemistry evolved over time, much like Earth’s ancient oceans. The findings suggest that Mars transitioned from harsh, acidic conditions to more neutral and eventually alkaline environments — marking multiple wet eras increasingly favourable for life. Published … Read more