Science And Technology

A long-standing workaround that allowed YouTube videos to keep playing in the background through third-party Android browsers appears to be breaking, with reports suggesting Google is tightening checks for non-Premium accounts.

Mark Zuckerberg has said that 2026 will mark a turning point where artificial intelligence will "dramatically" change how Meta operates. By using AI agents and AI-native tools, the company aims to become more efficient, build better products faster, and deliver more personalised experiences.

Fresh FCC certifications suggest Samsung's upcoming Galaxy S26 series will support satellite-based texting, calling, and SOS features, bringing it closer to what Google and Apple already offer on their flagship phones.

Microsoft is extending Windows 11's Cross-Device Resume feature to support Spotify, web browsing, and select productivity apps from Android phones, signalling a renewed push toward tighter cross-platform continuity.

iPhone 17 Pro in India feels Rs30,000 cheaper with bank discounts, cashback and exchange offers, making Apple's flagship easier to buy. Here's how to stack all the deals.

Bridgerton Season 4 is streaming on Netflix now. Most viewers watch it for the larger than life love story. However, beyond the Regency romance tropes, the show based in the 1800s England has striking similarities to the Indian society - with arranged marriages and class division taking the centre stage., Web Series, Times Now

Mardaani 3 Movie Review, Rating and Release Live Updates: Rani Mukerji is back with the third installment of her hit action-thriller franchise Mardaani. Reprising her award-winning character of DCP Shivani Shivaji Roy IPS, Rani is here to break another crime nexus in the Yash Raj Films production, backed by Aditya Chopra. Mardaani 3 is the third installment in the Mardaani film series, which premiered its first outing in 2019. It continues the story of Rani's character, who's a fierce and fearless cop. Mardaani 3 releases on January 30, and marks one of the first mega-budget YRF production. It has been written by Aayush Gupta, and directed by Abhiraj Minawala. The movie is also special, since it celebrates Rani's 30 years in Bollywood. Mardaani 3 also stars Janki Bodiwala, Jisshu Sengupta, Mikhail Yawalkar, Indraneel Bhattacharya and others, along with actress Mallika Prasad, who plays the main antagonist, Amma. The movie's trailer assured that the story this time is hard-hitting that'll test Rani's acting prowess one more time. Mardaani 3 will delve deeper into another dark and brutal reality of our society in the face of child trafficking. Watch this space for all the live updates on Mardani 3's release and review., Bollywood News, Times Now

Dr. Mariano Barbacid, a pioneering Spanish cancer scientist, alongside his team have eliminated aggressive pancreatic tumours in mice using a triple-drug therapy targeting the KRAS pathway. While not yet a human cure, the breakthrough offers one of the most promising paths so far toward effective pancreatic cancer treatment., World News, Times Now

Top-10 lists of military powers are widely read, but they become substantially more valuable when anchored to current geopolitical flashpoints, defence spending trends and technological shifts (drones, hypersonics, cyber and space). Today's top militaries must be described not only by size and equipment, but by posture (expeditionary vs territorial), alliance networks, readiness, procurement pipeline, and how they are actually being used in active crises.Furthermore, wars are no longer decided by numbers alone. From Ukraine's drone-dominated battlefields to carrier deployments reshaping Middle Eastern deterrence, military power in 2026 is defined by readiness, technology and the ability to sustain conflict. , World News, Times Now

Madhu Gottumukkala, the acting director of the US Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), is facing scrutiny after reports claimed he uploaded sensitive government contracting documents to the public version of ChatGPT.