In 1888, a photography manufacturer kept looking for an easier way to handle glass plates; it unexpectedly led to roll film and changed how the world took picturesGeorge Eastman fundamentally changed photography by introducing a series of accessible innovations rather than a single invention. He trans...
19 Jun, 2026, 06.54 PM IST
In 1850, a mechanic experimenting with sewing-machine parts settled on a new needle arrangement; it became the design most modern sewing machines still followOften misunderstood, the journey of the sewing machine arose through teamwork rather than individual ingenuity. Isaac Singer's invention in...
19 Jun, 2026, 06.53 PM IST
Today in History: On This Day, June 20, Queen Victoria ascends, Morse patents telegraph, Jaws premieres and shipwreck revealedOn This Day in History, June 20 saw Queen Victoria ascend the British throne, Samuel Morse receive a telegraph patent, Jaws redefine Hollyw...
19 Jun, 2026, 03.25 PM IST
Designer subsidies must be the fashionThe Comptroller and Auditor General of India has issued a cautionary note regarding the surging state subsidies that are beginning to weigh...
18 Jun, 2026, 11.12 PM IST
Snap Bets on AR Glasses again, this time with SPECS priced at $2,195 for pre-orderSnap has unveiled SPECS, its most advanced augmented reality glasses yet, as the company intensifies its push into the emerging spatial com...
18 Jun, 2026, 10.59 PM IST
Bharat Forge defence arm partners with US-based AM General for artillery gunsKalyani Strategic Systems and AM General have formed a strategic partnership. They will develop mounted artillery gun systems for the globa...
18 Jun, 2026, 09.59 PM IST
Architect Labs raises $24 million to take on Broadcom, Marvell custom chip businessArchitect Labs has secured $24 million in seed funding. The company will leverage artificial intelligence to accelerate and simplify the de...
18 Jun, 2026, 06.34 PM IST
World's largest air purifier: Inside China's 20-storey tower designed to clean 10 million cubic metres of air a dayA colossal air purification tower in China, standing over 100 meters tall, has shown promising results in tackling smog. Researchers report...
18 Jun, 2026, 12.47 PM IST
How 'chull' led an IIT Kanpur graduate to leave a $300,000 job and build an AI startupSahil Dhull left a senior role at Cohesity due to a persistent urge to pursue an idea, launching AGI Interfaces. The venture is developing ...
17 Jun, 2026, 04.59 PM IST
Europe frets about US AI as tech world flocks to France for G7, VivaTechEuropean leaders and tech executives are focusing on technological sovereignty. Discussions at G7 and VivaTech highlight concerns about Ame...
17 Jun, 2026, 10.36 AM IST
Quote of the day by inventor Nikola Tesla: 'I wish I could be beside you now mother, to bring you the glass of water. All these years...' The genius scientist reflects on the true personal cost of being ambitiousNikola Tesla's widely shared quote offers a glimpse into the emotional struggles often associated with the inventor's later years. While hi...
17 Jun, 2026, 04.50 AM IST
Indian pharma leaving generics era behind, but the Street hasn't caught up yet: Nandan KulkarniIndian pharma is shifting from generics to innovation. This transformation, extending to 2035, is creating significant new opportunities. C...
16 Jun, 2026, 02.24 PM IST
US district court rejects patent claims against Hexaware TechnologiesA US district court dismissed patent infringement claims against Hexaware Technologies, ruling that Natsoft Corporation's asserted patents ...
15 Jun, 2026, 04.11 PM IST
Jio enters global top 20 list in WIPO patent rankingsJio Platforms has surged into the global top 20 of WIPO's PCT rankings, a remarkable leap of 320 positions. This achievement highlights Jio...
15 Jun, 2026, 01.02 AM IST
In 1922, a soda-fountain tinkerer built a better spinning blade in a cup, and the blender changed American kitchensThe blender began as a solution for busy soda fountains needing to mix milkshakes quickly. Inventors sought better mixing mechanisms in the...
12 Jun, 2026, 05.18 PM IST
Honda recall in U. S: Carmakers report problem in over 8,00,000 vehicles New York, New Jersey and other states. Check full listHonda and Acura dealers will inspect the rear subframe and install a reinforcement kit if necessary, or repair or replace the rear subframe...
10 Jun, 2026, 07.36 PM IST
INSIGHT-How Honda's old guard tried, and failed, to oust its CEOHonda is encountering significant disputes as a faction of retired executives pushes for the removal of CEO Toshihiro Mibe. Citing his fail...
09 Jun, 2026, 09.59 AM IST