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In 1930, a chemist was testing a rubbery polymer found it hardened the wrong way, and PVC moved into pipes, raincoats, and records- In 1893, an engineer was playing with hooks and clasps and built a sliding fastener: This led to the creation of the zipper
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- In 1955, TV engineer Eugene Polley tried to free viewers from getting up during commercials, and the remote control changed living roomsThe remote control, debuting in 1955, revolutionized the television landscape by placing the power of choice in viewers' hands. No longer t...11 Jun, 2026, 05.33 PM IST
- MIT researchers channel AI to turn hand gestures into robot training dataRobots are learning to grasp objects with help from a new ultrasound wristband. Developed at MIT, this device captures human muscle and ten...09 Jun, 2026, 05.39 PM IST
- Elon Musk's biggest rival isn't a startup, it's China, and they just won the brain chip raceElon Musk brain chip Neuralink competitor: China has approved the world's first brain-computer chip, NEO, for commercial sale after complet...08 Jun, 2026, 06.39 PM IST
- Amazon India head on qcomm; senior exit at Z47Happy Monday! Amazon India’s Samir Kumar said the company is gunning for the top spot in the country’s quick commerce market. This and more...08 Jun, 2026, 12.50 PM IST
- Ola’s valuation crashes 99%; Snapchat India ad pushHappy Thursday! American investor Vanguard has slashed the fair value of Ola's parent company. This and more in today’s ETtech Morning Disp...04 Jun, 2026, 08.10 AM IST
- MUFG’s new India fund; District goes sportingHappy Tuesday! Japan’s MUFG is doubling down on India just as a new wave of investors moves into the country’s startup market. This and mor...02 Jun, 2026, 04.42 PM IST
- You have heard of State-Sponsored Hackers, but ever heard of Hacktivists? Know about these 10 types of cyber hackersExtremely skilled at handling computer software and hardware, hackers are categorised into various types depending on their intent and purp...01 Jun, 2026, 07.08 AM IST
- In 1839, a struggling inventor dropped rubber mixed with sulfur onto a hot stove, and it wasn’t just a ruined batch: It revealed how to stabilize rubber permanentlyCharles Goodyear's serendipitous discovery in 1839 was nothing short of revolutionary for the world of natural rubber. By developing the vu...29 May, 2026, 03.42 PM IST
- Netflix’s hiring process for $7,000 jobs: upGrad founder reveals why 97% resumes fail and one key mistake candidates makeSecuring a job at tech giants like Netflix and Amazon is a tough challenge. Vishva Mohan, CEO of upGrad School of Technology, revealed that...29 May, 2026, 01.41 PM IST
- Swiggy CEO on failed shareholder vote; Indian firms brace for MythosHappy Thursday! Swiggy group CEO Sriharsha Majety opened up about the recent hitch to become an Indian-owned company. This and more in toda...28 May, 2026, 07.36 AM IST
- Meta layoffs hit India; Local VCs eye Wispr Flow fundingHappy Wednesday! Tech major Meta has quietly axed a dozen India roles as part of its latest global AI-era reset. This and more in today's E...27 May, 2026, 07.35 AM IST
- In 1953, a chemist spilled an experimental polymer on a shoe and found that one patch refused to get dirty: This led to the foundation of ScotchgardFor many adults, revisiting beloved shows serves as a soothing balm during turbulent times. This practice isn't simply a means to escape bo...26 May, 2026, 03.45 PM IST
- In 1887, a father trying to fix his son’s rough tricycle ride led to the breakthrough invention that changed modern travelA father's simple desire for his child's comfort led to a world-changing invention. John Boyd Dunlop's pneumatic tire transformed bumpy tri...26 May, 2026, 02.04 PM IST
- The QWERTY keyboard layout may have been designed partly to slow typists down before typewriters jammed themselves apartTypewriters of the past often struggled with jamming, a problem that sparked innovation. Christopher Latham Sholes stepped in with the revo...24 May, 2026, 04.30 PM IST
- IITs reach for global stature amid endowment crunchIndian Institutes of Technology are actively expanding their global presence. They are forging international partnerships, establishing ove...24 May, 2026, 12.35 AM IST
- A 14-year-old farm boy’s sketch in a field helped lead to televisionA 14-year-old Idaho farm boy, Philo Farnsworth, envisioned electronic television while observing plowed fields. His groundbreaking idea, de...22 May, 2026, 02.54 PM IST
- In 1947, Edwin Land’s daughter asked why she could not see a photo immediately: The question helped reshape photography foreverWhen Edwin Land's daughter innocently questioned the delay in photos, her curiosity sparked a revolution in photography. Instant photograph...21 May, 2026, 08.35 PM IST
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