Curiosity Rover Reconnects After Solar Conjunction, Begins Critical Organic Search on Mars

NASA’s Curiosity rover has resumed science operations after solar conjunction, returning to a previous drill site for a rare organic chemistry experiment. Using its final supply of TMAH, Curiosity will analyse Martian rock samples for signs of organic molecules while also monitoring dust and atmospheric conditions inside Gale Crater.

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Qualcomm Reveals Smartphone Brands Are Planning to Reduce Shipments Amid Global Memory Shortage

Qualcomm announced the company’s financial performance in the first fiscal quarter of the year on Wednesday. While the company posted robust growth numbers and even surpassed market expectations, it set the lowered revenue expectations for the next quarter. During the Q1 2026 earnings call with investors and analysts, Akash Palkhiwala, Chief Financial Officer at Qualcomm, said several smartphone brands were looking to reduce the production of units.

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Spanish scientist’s pancreatic cancer breakthrough turns to crowdfunding as it faces funding shortage for human trials

A promising pancreatic cancer therapy developed by Mariano Barbacid has shown striking results in mice, eradicating tumors without resistance. However, the project faces a significant funding gap for human trials, prompting an unusual crowdfunding campaign. This situation highlights the "valley of death" in biomedical research, where promising discoveries struggle to secure funding for clinical development.

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Isro preps for Gisat-1A launch, sat expected to reach spaceport soon

Gisat-1A, designed to provide near real-time images of large “areas of region of interest” at frequent intervals just as Gisat-1, holds the potential of aiding the country’s armed forces to plan operations, although it is primarily a civilian satellite. The 2.2-tonne class satellite is expected to boost India’s abilities by providing observation of the sub-continent under cloud-free conditions.

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Google Pixel 10a Launch and Pre-Order Date Announced; Design and Blue Colourway Teased

The Google Pixel 10a will be launched in India and the global markets later this month, the company announced on Wednesday. It is anticipated to arrive as the successor to the Pixel 9a, which debuted in March 2025. Amid a myriad of leaks that hinted towards the design of the upcoming handset, the Mountain View-based tech giant has taken the wraps off the phone. The Pixel 10a will feature an identical design to its predecessor and be available in a blue colourway.

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Sun releasing powerful solar flares since Feb 1, space agencies on alert

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Vivo X300e and Vivo X Fold 6 Reportedly Listed on IMEI Database, Could Launch Soon

Vivo’s upcoming Vivo X300e and Vivo X Fold 6 have been spotted on the GSMA IMEI database, according to a new report, suggesting active development. The Vivo X300e is expected to join the X300 lineup as a more affordable flagship option, similar to earlier FE and T models. Meanwhile, multiple listings for the Vivo X Fold 6 suggest different regional variants. While specifications remain unknown, earlier leaks hint at a Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 chip for the foldable.

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Apple Launches New Education Hub, Expands Supplier Training Programmes in India

Apple on Wednesday announced the expansion of skill-building and training programmes for employees working across its supplier network. As per the Cupertino-based tech giant, this initiative is part of its ongoing efforts to support workforce development in regions where it has a significant manufacturing presence. It also announced the launch of a new education hub in India, designed to provide accessible training programmes that help workers build technical proficiencies.

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Oppo Find X10 Series, Huawei Mid-Range Phones Tipped to Adopt iPhone 17’s Centre Stage Selfie Camera

Apple introduced the iPhone 17 series during its annual launch event in September 2025, and among the myriad of upgrades was a new selfie camera that utilises a square sensor. A tipster claims that Oppo and Huawei could adopt and implement this imaging technology in their upcoming smartphones. While the former is expected to introduce it with its next-generation flagship lineup, the latter may bring it to photography-centric mid-handsets, too.

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iQOO 15R Battery Capacity and Thickness Revealed Ahead of Launch in India

The iQOO 15R is set to be launched in India soon as the latest addition to the flagship iQOO 15 lineup. In the days leading up to its debut, the Vivo sub-brand has been revealing key details about the upcoming handset. The latest announcement from iQOO reveals the battery capacity of the iQOO 15R. The iQOO 15R will pack a considerably bigger battery than the 7,000mAh cell of the iQOO 15.

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Exclusive: Adobe’s Govind Balakrishnan on Why Adoption Trumps Profit for Adobe Express

Adobe partnered with Airtel on Thursday to offer 12 months of Adobe Express Premium to Bharti Airtel users in India. On paper, that opens up Adobe’s “create-anything” platform to nearly 360 million people, giving them access to its design tools, artificial intelligence (AI) features, and a large library of stock assets for a year.

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How to Reset Your Instagram Reels Algorithm: A Step-by-Step Guide

In recent years, Reels has become one of the most popular features on Instagram. As such, it has become a highly-used feature on the app. Reels are powered by a recommendation algorithm that recommends Reels to users based on their engagement and viewing patterns. There are, however, instances when content seems repetitive or not in line with your current interests. you can fix this by resetting your Instagram Reels algorithm.

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Poco C85 Review: Big Battery, Basic Performance

Poco's C85 gets a new design with better durability, a newer processor and a bigger battery. While this may seem like the makings of a decent budget smartphone, its underpowered processor, combined with poorly optimised software makes it hard to deliver the basics.

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