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India orders phone makers to preload devices with state-owned cyber safety app

Critics voice concern as government says its Sanchar Saathi app combats cybersecurity threats for 1.2bn telecom users India’s telecoms ministry has privately asked smartphone makers to preload all new devices with a state-owned cybersecurity app that cannot be deleted, a government order showed, a move likely to antagonise Apple and privacy advocates. In tackling a […]

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‘Nuclear shield’: Chernobyl fungus blocks radiation and could be a breakthrough for Mars missions

A peculiar black fungus discovered in Chernobyl’s reactor ruins exhibits an astonishing ability to survive and potentially thrive on extreme radiation. Scientists are exploring its potential as a natural radiation shield for future Mars missions, as experiments show it can block cosmic rays. This discovery offers a novel approach to protecting astronauts from harmful radiation.

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DeepSeek is back! Chinese startup launches two new models to take on Gemini and ChatGPT – livemint.com

DeepSeek is back! Chinese startup launches two new models to take on Gemini and ChatGPT  livemint.com DeepSeek releases two new AI reasoning models to compete with OpenAI and Google  The Hindu DeepSeek releases updated AI that matches Gemini 3 and ChatGPT 5, internet says Whale is back  India Today DeepSeek’s math model hits Olympiad gold and goes fully

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At least 80 new tech unicorns were minted in 2025 so far – TechCrunch

At least 80 new tech unicorns were minted in 2025 so far  TechCrunch Here are the 49 US AI startups that have raised $100M or more in 2025  TechCrunch OpenAI to Anthropic — Do multiple funding rounds for top AI startups pose risks amid AI bubble concerns?  livemint.com The AI boom is driving valuations sky-high almost overnight. What

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Garmin Fenix 8 Pro review: built-in LTE and satellite for phone-free messaging

Top adventure watch upgraded with 4G calls, messages, live tracking, satellite texts and SOS for going off the grid The latest update to Garmin’s class-leading Fenix adventure watch adds something that could save your life: phone-free communications and emergency messaging on 4G or via satellite. The Fenix 8 Pro takes the already fantastic Fenix 8

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Apple Watch Ultra 3 review: the biggest and best smartwatch for an iPhone

Third-gen watch adds 5G, satellite SOS and messaging, a bigger screen and longer battery life in same rugged design The biggest, baddest and boldest Apple Watch is back for its third generation, adding a bigger screen, longer battery life and satellite messaging for when lost in the wilderness. The Ultra 3 is Apple’s answer to

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