Kanchan trees, nature-based solution to riverbank erosion in Majuli
Kanchan trees, nature-based solution to riverbank erosion in Majuli (Image: ANI) MAJULI: In the village of Pathorichuk, Majuli, Assam, local residents have discovered a remarkable way to combat riverbank erosion by planting Kanchan trees along the Brahmaputra River. This sustainable and eco-friendly approach has proven to be a natural shield against the relentless forces of erosion.Each year, the mighty Brahmaputra,
Redmi 15 Design Renders Leaked; Tipped to Arrive in Three Colourways
Redmi 15, the company’s purported budget smartphone, has been spotted in leaked renders that give us a good look at its design. The handset could arrive in three colour options, according to images shared by a tipster. The Redmi 15 is also expected to arrive with a triple rear camera setup. The Xiaomi sub-brand recently began teasing the launch of
Google Pixel 10 Pro, Pixel 10 Pro XL Spotted in Moonstone Colourway Alongside Pixel Buds 2a and Pixel Watch 4
Google Pixel 10 Pro and Pixel 10 Pro XL will be launched by the company at its next launch event on August 20, and images of these two handsets have leaked online in a new ‘Moonstone’ colour option. A tipster has also posted images of the upcoming Pixel Watch 4 and the Pixel Buds 2a truly wireless stereo (TWS) headset.
Astronomers reveal a chilling countdown to the end of the universe |
For decades, scientists believed the universe would expand forever, driven endlessly outward by a mysterious force known as dark energy. But a new study has upended that view with a provocative idea: the cosmos may one day stop expanding and instead collapse in on itself in a cataclysmic event called the “Big Crunch.” According to the research, which is currently
Unusual Plasma Waves Above Jupiter’s North Pole Can Possibly Be Explained
In recent observations, NASA’s Juno spacecraft has significantly detected the presence of a variety of plasma waves. The emergence of these waves on Jupiter’s powerful magnetic field is projected to be surprising, as their existence was never marked in the planetary magnetospheres. However, scientists might have come out with an explanation. Furthermore, the current studies have been questioned by scientists
NASA’s X-59 Moves Closer to First Flight with Advanced Taxi Tests and Augmented Vision
X-59 of NASA has been designed from the ground to fly at a faster speed of sound without making thunderous sonic booms, which are usually associated with supersonic flight. This 99-foot aircraft, which features a logically elongated design, jettisons the front windscreen and is now heading towards the runway. Pilots can see what is at the front through an augmented
Apple Expands App Store Age Rating System With More Granular Categories
Apple’s App Store age rating system is getting an overhaul, the company announced on Thursday. Users will soon see more granular age ratings for apps and games on the App Store, once developers adopt the new ratings. The changes were unveiled on the same day that the iPhone maker released public beta versions of its upcoming operating system updates including
Amazon Kindle Colorsoft Kids With 7-Inch Display and a Kid-Friendly Cover Launched
Amazon’s Kindle selection in India is limited just to its Paperwhite model which retails at Rs. 16,999. As shocking as that sounds, it is not the case globally where the e-tailer sells a bunch of models at various price points. When it comes to kids, there’s just the rebranded stuff that’s available with a special kids cover. After launching its
Flipkart Freedom Sale 2025 Date Revealed; Plus, VIP Members To Get Early Access
Flipkart Freedom Sale 2025 will start at the beginning of August, the company announced on Friday. During the sale event, the e-commerce platform will offer multiple bank offers and discounts on various products to Flipkart Plus subscribers. The list of benefits also includes early access to the sale event. Moreover, the company has disclosed that there will be 78 “Freedom
Huawei Mate XT 2 Colour Options Leaked; Could Be World’s Second Mass-Produced Tri-Fold Phone
Huawei Mate XT Ultimate Design was launched last year, marking the debut of the world’s first tri-fold smartphone. Powered by the Kirin 9010 chipset, the handset has set a new benchmark for foldable phones. Now, Huawei seems to be working on its second-generation triple-fold smartphone, likely to be dubbed Huawei Mate XT 2. While the company has yet to announce
The Best Samsung Phones of 2025, Tested and Reviewed
Other Samsung Phones to Consider Galaxy A36. Photograph: Julian Chokkattu If you don’t see a Samsung phone mentioned in this guide, that might be because it’s not sold in the US and is a little harder to source for testing. But here are a few other Samsung phones I’ve tried to consider. Samsung Galaxy A36 5G for $400: The Galaxy
Blender Is Working on a Standalone App for iPad Pro With Apple Pencil Support
Blender is developing a standalone tablet app, with an initial test version set to launch on the App Store for iPad Pro models that support the Apple Pencil. The company plans to expand availability to Android devices and other graphic tablets later. Blender has also shared early design previews of the app. The company plans to brings its 3D modelling
Samsung’s Exynos 2600 SoC Listed on Geekbench; Could Power the Galaxy S26 Series
Samsung introduced its first 3nm chipset, namely the Exynos 2500, in June. The Galaxy Z Flip 7 clamshell foldable, which launched earlier this month, used the Exynos 2500. The South Korean tech giant is expected to unveil the Exynos 2600 next and ahead of anything official, the purported 10-core chipset has appeared on a popular benchmarking site. It is expected
Video-Sharing App Vine Is Returning ‘In AI Form’, Says Elon Musk
Elon Musk’s social media company X is bringing back popular video-sharing platform Vine in “AI form”, the billionaire tech-entrepreneur said on Thursday, almost nine years after the app was discontinued. Musk made the announcement in a post on X, formerly Twitter, but did not provide further details. X did not immediately respond to a Reuters request seeking more information on
Apple Rolls Out Additional iOS 26 Beta 4 Build Alongside First Public Beta
Apple has rolled out a revised version of iOS 26 beta 4 for developers, which comes with a different build number. However, it seems to be a very minor update that could include some bug fixes. A beta release tracker also spotted that the latest developer version of beta 4 updates the build number to match the one on the
Anime Girl VTubers Are Selling Out Concerts, but Are They ‘Real’? Depends on Who You Ask
I’m at a sold-out concert in Hollywood, and I’m the only one in the 1,200-plus-capacity venue who doesn’t know any of the songs. One of the acts has just finished, and everyone around me begins chanting and waving their light sticks. We don’t have to wait long: Kou Mariya, one of the headliners, appears. Not on the stage itself, but
Google’s AI-Powered Virtual Try-On Shopping Feature Now Rolling Out to Select Users
Google is now rolling out its artificial intelligence (AI)-powered virtual try-on shopping feature to users in the US. The feature was first unveiled at the company’s Google I/O event in May. Part of the Mountain View-based tech giant’s Shopping Graph offering, the feature is available with AI Mode in Search, Google Shopping, as well as product listings in Google Images.
Government Bans AltBalaji, Ullu and Other Apps and Websites for Showing Obscene Content
Government has issued a crackdown against apps and websites of 25 OTT platforms which published obscene content. Action has been taken under the provisions of the Information Technology Act, 2000, against apps and video streaming platforms such as AltBalaji, Big Shots, and Ullu for allegedly displaying “indecent” representation of women. This development comes after the Ministry of Information & Broadcasting
Google Brings a Native Media Player in Gemini Mobile App, Lets Users Play Audio Overviews
Google has added a new feature in the Gemini mobile apps, which makes it possible for users to play Audio Overviews, which was first added to NotebookLM, and was later brought to Gemini earlier this year. However, the functionality was such that while Gemini app users could upload a file to generate a podcast-style audio conversation, the app did not
Apple Launches Online Tool to Create Custom Wallpapers With Its Logo
Apple is celebrating the opening of its new online store in Saudi Arabia by launching a new tool that allows people to download customised wallpapers with the Apple logo from the tech giant’s Saudi Arabia website. However, there are not many customisation options available for Apple fans. The tool only allows users to change the colour of the background, the
Apple Launches Online Tool to Create Custom Wallpapers With Its Logo
Apple is celebrating the opening of its new online store in Saudi Arabia by launching a new tool that allows people to download customised wallpapers with the Apple logo from the tech giant’s Saudi Arabia website. However, there are not many customisation options available for Apple fans. The tool only allows users to change the colour of the background, the
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7, Galaxy Z Flip 7 and Galaxy Watch 8 Series Sale Begins in India: Price, Availability
Samsung Galaxy Unpacked 2025 took place on July 9 where the tech giant unveiled the Galaxy Z Fold 7, Galaxy Z Flip 7, and Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE, alongside the Galaxy Watch 8 series. All of the new Galaxy devices will now be available for purchase in India starting today. The South Korean tech giant also revealed the pre-order
Google Releases Web Guide Experimental Feature in Search, Uses AI to Organise Search Results Page
Google is bringing another new experimental artificial intelligence (AI) feature to Search. On Thursday, the Mountain View-based tech giant announced Web Guide, a new filter on the search results page that categorises information and groups URLs to make it easier for users to learn more about the topic. It is currently an opt-in feature, which means users will not see
Google Releases Web Guide Experimental Feature in Search, Uses AI to Organise Search Results Page
Google is bringing another new experimental artificial intelligence (AI) feature to Search. On Thursday, the Mountain View-based tech giant announced Web Guide, a new filter on the search results page that categorises information and groups URLs to make it easier for users to learn more about the topic. It is currently an opt-in feature, which means users will not see
macOS 26, iPadOS 26 and watchOS 26 Public Betas Released With Liquid Glass Design and New Features
Apple rolled out the first macOS 26 public beta on Thursday, alongside the first public beta versions of iOS 26, iPadOS 26, and watchOS 26. These are the first beta versions of Apple’s upcoming operating systems for iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, and Mac computers, and they feature the firm’s new Liquid Glass design language. Public beta versions allow users to