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El Nino has crossed the threshold in the Pacific, and a new forecast warns it could become the strongest ever recorded, just as India's monsoon has arrived late.

Anthropic has warned that future AI systems may be capable of improving themselves and creating more advanced successors without human intervention.

WWDC 2026 kicks off on June 8 with Apple's highly anticipated keynote, where the company is expected to unveil Siri 2.0, iOS 27, and major software updates across its ecosystem.

Vodafone Idea (Vi) partnered with Meta to introduce Silent Mobile Verification (SMV) in India, a new network-based authentication technology that allows users to log in to WhatsApp, Instagram, and Facebook without OTPs or passwords.

Google expanded the availability of its Gemini Avatar feature to more paid Gemini subscribers. The new AI-powered tool allows users to create a digital version of themselves by scanning their face and voice, enabling the generation of personalised videos and AI content.

According to a report, India has become the fourth country in the world to provide telecom services to its citizens by deploying indigenous technology within its mobile towers.

EV Charging Station Etiquette - In countries like Norway, Germany and the Netherlands, EV charging bays are treated like disabled parking spaces. Blocking them can attract hefty fines or towing.

Leaders from major AI companies like OpenAI and Google's DeepMind are urging U.S. lawmakers to address these risks, emphasising that future AI systems could assist individuals in creating dangerous biological agents. , Technology & Science, Times Now

Cloudflare says automated systems now generate more web requests than humans. CEO Matthew Prince attributes the shift to AI agents that browse websites, complete tasks and interact online.

Spotify spent May acting like it was on a feature-dropping marathon, quietly rolling out seven major updates that could completely change how people use the app. While everyone was busy replaying the same three songs all month, Spotify was adding everything from AI-powered tools to exclusive concert ticket perks.