New observational evidence from the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST), which has yet to launch, may change that. JWST astronomers have found tantalising hints of an orbiting gas giant around Alpha Centauri A, the closest Sun-like star to us. Located just four light-years away in the Alpha Centauri triple-star system, the potential planet sits within…
Astronomers have discovered the most distant black hole yet, an ancient quasar more than 13 billion light years from our own Earth, incredibly close to the limit of where scientists even expect supermassive black holes to form. The cosmic behemoth of a galaxy, known as CAPERS-LRD-z9, provides a wide-window echo back in time to one…
Microsoft has stopped development on Contraband, a multiplayer co-op title that was in the works at Just Cause developer Avalanche Studios. The game, which was set to be published by Xbox Game Studios, was announced in 2021, but the developer had not shared any updates since the reveal. While Contraband follows a spate of game…
Global tablet shipments rose by 13.1 percent year-over-year in the second quarter of 2025, as per a report by International Data Corporation (IDC). Momentum from the first quarter carried into Q2, supported by product refreshes and ongoing replacement cycles, contributing to the overall increase in tablet shipments. Apple once again topped IDC’s list of tablet…
Apple will have to allow third party browsers to function without relying on its WebKit engine on iOS, under a new law notified by Japan. The new mandate, which comes into effect in December, is the country’s attempt to thwart the tech giant’s alleged anti-competitive practices. Just like the EU, browsers like Firefox, Microsoft Edge, and…
Panasonic has launched its new P-Series TV range in India, led by the flagship ShinobiPro MiniLED series. The complete lineup includes 21 LED models across ShinobiPro MiniLED, 4K Google TV, and Full HD and HD Ready Google TV variants, ranging from premium to compact home needs. The new Panasonic TVs feature slim bezels and offer various features…
Meta is reportedly continuing its recruitment offensive to build up its new artificial intelligence (AI) division Superintelligence Labs. As per the report, the Menlo Park-based tech giant’s latest spoils of the war is WaveForms, an AI startup working with audio-focused models. While the terms of the acquisition were not disclosed, the co-founders of the company…
Battlefield 6’s first open beta went live in early access on Thursday, and going by the number of players queuing up to play the game, it seems EA has a bona fide hit on its hands. The game’s servers are at full capacity with over 300,000 concurrent players logging in to try out the open…
Apple’s MacBook Pro with an M6 chip will be the first laptop from the tech giant to use an OLED display, according to a report. The company could exclusively source the screens for the purported laptop from its South Korean competitor. The Cupertino company will reportedly equip future MacBook Pro models with OLED displays, its…
YouTube is now preparing to roll out its artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) age estimation tool soon. Announced in July, this tool uses several user activity metrics to determine the real age of the user. The streaming giant says this feature will better protect minors who have provided fake dates of birth while…