Google has withdrawn a newly launched image-generation feature from Google Earth after users demonstrated how it could create convincing but fictional satellite-style scenes. The Google Earth AI image tool lasted less than a day before concerns over fake satellite images, policy violations and online disinformation forced the company to reverse course. Google Earth AI Tool Removed After One Day

Researchers completed testing of a 582-tonne superconducting magnet designed to support the development of future fusion reactors. China Artificial Sun Programme Reaches Major Magnet Milestone China has completed the development and testing of a massive superconducting magnet intended to advance its nuclear fusion research programme, popularly described as the country’s artificial Sun project. Developed by the Institute of Plas

The iPhone 18 Pro may bring camera, battery and chip upgrades, but a substantial expected price increase could weaken its value for most buyers. iPhone 18 Pro Price Hike Could Change Buying Plans Apple is expected to unveil its next premium smartphones within the next two months, but the biggest discussion surrounding the iPhone 18 Pro series may be its price rather than a major new feature. Leaks and analyst predictions suggest

Offline UPI payments using NFC could soon allow users to tap and pay without mobile data, Wi-Fi or a telecom network at compatible terminals. Offline UPI Payments Could Work Without Internet A new Unified Payments Interface feature reportedly under development could allow users to complete payments without internet access or even an active mobile network. The proposed system would use near-field communication, commonly known as NFC, to tra

Skyroot Aerospace is preparing Vikram-1 for its maiden orbital mission from Sriharikota. Scheduled for July 18, 2026, the launch could mark India’s first privately developed orbital rocket flight and strengthen the country’s commercial small-satellite launch sector. The Vikram-1 first orbital launch is scheduled for 11:30 a.m. IST on Saturday, July 18, 2026, from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh. Through Missio

Anthropic is warning that advanced AI may one day build its own successor, a possibility that could reshape the debate over AI safety, human control and frontier AI oversight. The San Francisco-based company behind Claude said full recursive self-improvement has not arrived. But it warned that governments and AI companies should prepare for a stage in which AI systems can improve themselves and help design more powerful future models with limited human involvement.

Amazon has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Globalstar in a deal valued at $11.57 billion, marking a significant expansion of its satellite internet strategy as it seeks to compete with SpaceX’s Starlink network. The companies formally signed the agreement on Monday, April 13, 2026, with the transaction publicly announced on Tuesday, April 14, 2026. The acquisition represents a major step in Amazon’s broader push into low Earth orbit connectivity under its Amazon Leo

Microsoft’s head of artificial intelligence, Mustafa Suleyman, has triggered intense debate after warning that artificial intelligence could replace most white-collar jobs in the near future. Speaking about the accelerating pace of technological change, Suleyman said automation will not be limited to coders or IT professionals, but could extend to lawyers, accountants, project managers, marketers and other knowledge workers who spend most of their time working on computers. According to him, t

Success stories in technology are often presented as clean narratives of vision, speed and inevitable triumph. An idea is born, a product is launched, and adoption follows. For students and young entrepreneurs trying to understand how innovation truly unfolds, these stories can feel motivating yet incomplete. The more useful insights frequently emerge not from success, but from missteps that expose the limits of confidence, timing and execution. That perspective was at the center of

The Andhra Pradesh government is pushing forward with high-speed development to transform Vizag into one of India’s biggest AI and cloud-technology hubs. A major milestone in this journey is the AI-powered data centre project being led by Raiden Infotech, associated with Google, approved in October 2025. The initiative is expected to bring a massive USD 15 billion investment into the state over the coming years. Nearly 1 GW of data-centre capacity is planned across Vizag and Anakapalli, mak

Elon Musk has suggested that traditional employment may become largely optional within the next decade or two, predicting a dramatic shift in how societies function as artificial intelligence and robotics expand across industries. Speaking at an investment forum in Washington, DC, he said the future of work could resemble a hobby rather than an economic necessity, comparing it to the decision to grow vegetables for personal satisfaction even when they can be purchased easily at a store. Musk

​Anthropic announced plans on Wednesday to invest $50 billion in a large-scale U.S. artificial intelligence infrastructure initiative, beginning with new data center projects in Texas and New York. The company said the facilities will serve as core components of its long-term strategy to accelerate research and support enterprise clients across industries that depend on high-performance AI systems. The data centers will be developed in collaboration with Fluidstack, an AI cloud platfo

Concerns about artificial intelligence surpassing human capability have circulated for decades, but the arrival of accessible AI tools has renewed public unease about how these systems might reshape society. In Ohio, one state lawmaker has even proposed legislation to ensure that artificial intelligence systems cannot be legally recognized as people. While the idea may sound like science fiction, a researcher at Ohio State University believes it highlights an important misunderstanding of wha

Linda Yaccarino has announced her resignation as CEO of X, the social media platform formerly known as Twitter. Her departure, made public on Wednesday, marks the end of a two-year tenure in which she led the company through one of the most transformative periods in its history. Yaccarino joined X in mid-2023, following a high-profile ownership change that redefined the platform’s direction. In a farewell message posted on the site, she expressed deep gratitude for the exper