Astronomers have at last found the universe’s missing ordinary matter, the particles that formed in the first few minutes after the Big Bang and that account for everything we see around us, from the Earth to the stars. Some fast radio bursts (FRBs), vanishingly fast, hugely energetic signals from deep space, have allowed scientists to…
Over 5,000 years ago, an Egyptian weaver, maker of the so-called Tarkhan Dress, created the world’s oldest woven and tailored garment. The linen dress was found in a tomb near Tarkhan, some 60 kilometres south of Cairo, and was made between 3482 and 3102 B.C., a time span that falls before Egypt’s First Dynasty. Originally found by…
In a revolutionary move that is bound to “transform solar observing”, the European Space Agency’s (ESA) Proba-3 has already imaged the first artificial solar eclipse in space after two of the satellites launched as a pair of spacecraft on an Indian PSLV-XL launch rocket in December 2024 were manoeuvred as a pair and made their inaugural…
Nothing’s upcoming flagship, the Phone 3, will be unveiled on July 1. As we wait for the official reveal, the Carl Pei-led company continues to offer new details about the handset. After confirming the chipset and software update policy of the Phone 3, Nothing has posted a new teaser video that shows the feature that’ll…
OnePlus is gearing up to launch the Nord 5 and Nord CE 5 handsets in India on July 8. Meanwhile, earlier this month, the brand unveiled the compact OnePlus 13s with a flagship-grade Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset. New rumours now suggest that the company may soon launch a gaming smartphone. It could be equipped with…
The Realme Buds Air 7 Pro truly wireless stereo (TWS) earbuds recently launched in India alongside the Realme GT 7 series. They have been introduced in a fiercely competitive arena — the sub-Rs. 6,000 segment — which is characterised by an unprecedented influx of devices. The Realme Buds Air 7 Pro are the latest iteration…
Realme 15 series is said to launch soon in select global markets, although the company has yet to officially confirm its arrival. Leaks detailing the upcoming lineup have surfaced online, hinting at the inclusion of a Realme 15, 15 Pro, and 15 Pro Lite variants. A tipster has now suggested a likely launch timeline for…
Oppo Reno 14 5G series will soon launch in India, the company confirmed via social media. While Oppo has only mentioned the Reno 14 5G series, we can expect it to include the Reno 14 5G and Reno 14 Pro 5G, successors to the Reno 13 and Reno 13 Pro, respectively. The lineup was unveiled…
OnePlus Bullets Wireless Z3 were launched in India on Thursday. The wireless neckband-style earphones are claimed to offer a battery life of up to 36 hours on a single charge. They feature 12.4mm drivers and offer AI-backed call noise cancellation support. The neckband has magnetic earbuds, physical functional buttons, and an IP55 rating for dust…
Vodafone Idea (Vi) on Wednesday announced a strategic partnership with US-based satellite technology company AST SpaceMobile to introduce direct-to-device satellite broadband connectivity in India. With this move, the telecommunications provider aims to expand broadband-based cellular access at locations with challenging terrains where deployment of terrestrial infrastructure is difficult. Leveraging the satellite technology company’s SpaceMobile Satellite…