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The remarks mark one of Altman's clearest timelines yet for artificial general intelligence (AGI)--machines capable of outperforming humans across most tasks. His peers, however, Anthropic's Dario Amodei and xAI's Elon Musk have suggested AI could surpass human intelligence even earlier.

The iPhone Fold, Apple's first foldable phone, is expected to launch alongside the iPhone 18 Pro series in September 2026.

Smart glasses are being promoted as a major advancement in consumer technology, potentially rivalling smartphones. However, scepticism exists regarding their safety, particularly while driving. , Technology & Science, Times Now

When a massive star runs out of nuclear fuel, physicists have long assumed its fate is sealed: it collapses under its gravity and becomes a black hole. A new theoretical study suggests there may be another, stranger possibility.

A Western Disturbance originating over the Mediterranean Sea is set to batter northwest India with dust storms, thunder, and rain from June 21. Here is the science behind why the dust always arrives before the rain, and why Rajasthan always gets hit hardest.

Reliance Jio has launched an innovative Call Agent feature aimed at enhancing user experience during calls. Activated by saying "Hey Jio," it allows for real-time transcription, task management, and summarization in multiple Indian languages, all while prioritizing user consent. , Technology & Science, Times Now

Netflix has become the unofficial home of author Harlan Coben's twisty mysteries. His latest, I Will Find You, is out now; but here are some more bingeable limited series that viewers can add to their watchlists. , OTT, Times Now

Meta services suffer a widespread outage as millions of users report problems accessing Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp across multiple regions.

Jio Platforms, led by Mukesh Ambani, is weighing plans to build its own satellite network for internet services in India, even as it leases capacity from global providers to speed up rollout.