Researchers at IIT Indore have pioneered a DNA-like fingerprint watermarking technology designed to protect hardware IP designs embedded directly into chips – a breakthrough in semiconductor security. Developed by Prof. Anirban Sengupta and team, this tamper-resistant watermark embeds unique “DNA” sequences into hardware—providing indisputable proof of ownership. Applications range from multimedia codecs and medical devices to machine-learning […]
In response to the growing threat of manipulated media, Indian cybersecurity firm Zero Defend Security has launched Vastav AI, a cloud-based deepfake detection system. “Vastav”—meaning “reality” in Hindi—is designed to accurately identify AI-generated fakes in images, audio, and video within seconds, empowering news outlets, social platforms, and individuals to verify media authenticity. With deepfakes increasingly circulating in
Bhavish Aggarwal’s startup Krutrim is set to launch “Kruti,” a new agentic AI assistant that does more than just chat—it takes initiative and performs tasks autonomously on behalf of users . As an “agentic” assistant, Kruti aims to be proactive, handling multi-step workflows like scheduling meetings, booking tickets, automating reminders, and sourcing information—all through natural
Apple’s annual Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) keynote on June 9, 2025 introduced iOS 26 alongside a brand-new “Liquid Glass” design language sweeping across iPhone, iPad, Mac, watchOS and visionOS—a unified, translucent UI with fluid animations that respond to environmental context. Beyond aesthetics, the update brings smarter “Apple Intelligence” features like live translation, Genmoji creation, and deeper on-device AI within
Researchers from the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) BHU, led by assistant professor Prasenjit Chanak, have developed a new portable drowning monitoring system aimed at enhancing the safety of swimmers and fishermen. The device utilizes real-time sensors and advanced data analytics to detect early signs of drowning, tracking vital parameters like heart rate, location, and
Apple has expanded its partnership with India’s Tata Group by assigning it the responsibility for after-sales repairs of iPhones and MacBooks in India. This move marks Tata’s growing involvement in Apple’s supply chain, as it already assembles iPhones for both domestic and international markets at three southern Indian facilities. The repair operations will transition from
On June 5, 2025, Odisha marked a significant milestone by inaugurating its first deep neural network (DNN) laboratory in Bhubaneswar. Established at Krystellar Defence and Aerospace in Nayapally, this advanced facility was launched by Deputy Chief Minister Kanak Vardhan Singh Deo. The lab is dedicated to cutting-edge research in areas including unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs),
India is poised to achieve a historic milestone with the inauguration of the Chenab Bridge, the world’s highest railway bridge, by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on June 6, 2025. Located in Jammu and Kashmir’s Reasi district, the bridge stands 359 metres above the Chenab River, making it 35 metres taller than the Eiffel Tower. Spanning
OnePlus is set to unveil its latest smartphone, the OnePlus 13s, in India on June 5. This marks the debut of OnePlus’s first-ever compact flagship device, designed exclusively for the Indian market. The OnePlus 13s is expected to offer high-end performance, incorporate new AI capabilities, and feature a refreshed, sleek design. Notably, the device will
As of June 1, 2025, WhatsApp has officially ceased support for certain older iPhone models that cannot be updated to iOS 15.1 or later. This change is part of WhatsApp’s routine updates to enhance security and introduce new features, which require more recent operating systems . 📵 Affected iPhone Models The following iPhone models are
