A groundbreaking propulsion method has been proposed by scientists that could make interstellar travel achievable within a human lifetime. The vast distances between stars, coupled with the limitations of modern spacecraft, have made this a long-standing challenge for space exploration. Current chemical rockets and gravitational assists lack the capability to reach the speeds required for…

In mid-January 2025, comet C/2024 G3 (ATLAS) was observed as it approached within 8 million miles of the Sun, offering a stunning display recorded by the ESA and NASA Solar and Heliospheric Observatory (SOHO). The spacecraft captured images of the comet brightening and its tail extending dramatically as it passed through the Sun’s intense environment….

The XB-1 supersonic demonstrator by Boom Supersonic is one step closer to becoming the first commercial aircraft to surpass the sound barrier since the Concorde. In its 11th test flight, conducted on 10 January 2025, the aircraft achieved a sustained speed of Mach 0.95 — approximately 1,172 km/h. This milestone was reached at an altitude…

Google Home extension for Gemini is reportedly rolling out to all users. As per a report, the new extension will be shipped globally over the coming weeks. The extension will allow the Gemini app on Android and iOS to control and manage Google Home-connected smart home devices. This will allow users to type or speak…

Motorola Razr 50 Ultra was launched in India last year, and the company’s clamshell-style foldable phone is currently available for purchase at its lowest price to date, as part of an ongoing sales promotion ahead of Republic Day. The foldable was originally priced at Rs. 99,999 and was previously available for around Rs. 79,999, before…

Perplexity introduced a virtual assistant for Android devices on Thursday. Powered by the company’s answer engine, the artificial intelligence (AI) assistant can answer questions, generate messages, as well as perform some app-based tasks as well. Additionally, the Perplexity Assistant also has multimodal capabilities and can access the user’s camera to analyse what the user is…

New observations suggest that Comet C/2024 G3 (ATLAS), which recently became visible to the naked eye, might be breaking apart after its close approach to the sun. During its perihelion on 15 January, the comet experienced intense solar radiation, which may have caused thermal stress. While the comet initially seemed unaffected by the encounter, recent…

Sony will inevitably follow up the PlayStation 5 with its next generation home console at some point. Based on court documents from its US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) trial over the attempt to acquire Activision Blizzard in 2023, Microsoft believes its next-gen Xbox console and Sony’s PlayStation 6 will launch in 2028. A new claim,…

Samsung Galaxy A56 and Galaxy A36 are expected to launch as successors to the Galaxy A55 and Galaxy A35, which were introduced in India in March 2024. A tipster has now claimed that the purported succeeding handsets could launch in the country around the same time. Previously, the Samsung Galaxy A56 and Galaxy A36 handsets were spotted on several…

Nothing is rumoured to launch multiple new smartphones including a flagship device in the coming months as a follow up to the Nothing Phone 2. As part of its plans, the UK-based original equipment manufacturer (OEM) has yet again teased an upcoming product via its social media handle which may very well be its next…