In 1948, a supermarket problem sketched in simple lines inspired a new code: And the barcode quietly transformed modern shoppingWhat began as a mundane challenge in a local grocery store ignited the spark of a revolutionary idea. Inventors Bernard Silver and Norman J...
11 Jun, 2026, 05.23 PM IST
Americans wary of AI-driven data center boom, Reuters/Ipsos poll showsAmericans are not happy with the fast building of data centers for AI. Most people do not want these centers in their neighborhoods. They w...
11 Jun, 2026, 04.43 PM IST
Inside Jamnagar: How Meta and Reliance are building India’s AI infrastructure backboneMeta and Reliance Industries are expanding their partnership beyond connectivity to build an AI-enabled data centre in Jamnagar, Gujarat, m...
11 Jun, 2026, 10.50 AM IST
Weis Markets rolls out Instacart's AI-powered caper carts to reinvent in-store shoppingWeis Markets has partnered with Instacart to launch AI-powered Caper Carts, bringing smart shopping cart technology to select grocery store...
11 Jun, 2026, 10.48 AM IST
South Korea fines Coupang $409 million in country's largest data breach penaltyThe Personal Information Protection Commission said the New York-listed company had leaked personal data of more than 33 million customers ...
11 Jun, 2026, 09.17 AM IST
Contactless card payments on the rise as Indian shoppers swipe less, tap moreIndian shoppers are increasingly opting for contactless 'tap-and-pay' card transactions, with estimates suggesting they now account for up ...
11 Jun, 2026, 06.00 AM IST
Every '80s home had a velvet-lined box of silver flatware that never left the sideboard; now those sterling sets are the thrift-store kitchen find designers are hunting forThrift stores are witnessing a surprising surge in demand for vintage silver serving ware, with millennials and Gen Z leading the charge. T...
10 Jun, 2026, 06.09 PM IST
ChatGPT gets smarter memory as OpenAI launches Dreaming architectureOpenAI has introduced Dreaming, a new memory architecture for ChatGPT that continuously updates and refines what the AI remembers about use...
10 Jun, 2026, 01.03 PM IST
Inside Zepto’s IPO filing — the key takeawaysQuick commerce platform Zepto has filed its updated draft papers for public listing, revealing detailed financials and operational metrics....
09 Jun, 2026, 10.08 PM IST
WWDC26: Apple's new Siri AI aims to become a truly personal assistantApple unveiled Siri AI at WWDC26, a significant overhaul powered by Apple Intelligence. The new Siri understands personal context across ap...
09 Jun, 2026, 01.50 AM IST
Apple stock price prediction after WWDC 2026: With Apple (AAPL) trading near its all-time high of $302.25, will AI-powered Siri drive the stock above $400?Apple stock price is once again at the center of Wall Street's attention after WWDC 2026. As Apple stock trades near $302, investors are de...
08 Jun, 2026, 09.50 PM IST
Gas at $4: Americans cut back on discretionary spends as fuel bills mountAmericans are adjusting their spending as fuel prices climb. Shoppers are altering routines, visiting discount stores for gas, and cutting ...
07 Jun, 2026, 09.56 AM IST
PNG gas scam: Man clicked on bill link & kept losing money until Rs 31 lakh was drained; 21 others fell for the same fraudFake gas bill update scam: A cyber fraud has targeted 22 individuals in Thane, Maharashtra. Victims received fake gas bill update messages,...
06 Jun, 2026, 08.11 PM IST
Inside Switzerland’s massive underground flow battery that could power 210,000 homes for a day without lithium-ion cellsSwitzerland is building a massive underground energy storage facility, set to be one of the world's largest, by 2029. Utilizing advanced va...
06 Jun, 2026, 05.13 PM IST
Apple removes Russia's state-backed messenger from App StoreApple has removed Russia's state-backed Max messenger from its App Store, citing compliance with sanctions. The app, developed by VK whose ...
05 Jun, 2026, 04.02 PM IST
NIA raids nine places in Bengal in Bhangar blast caseIn pursuance of the MHA order, the NIA had taken over and registered the case related to the recovery of 79 crude bombs and other incrimina...
04 Jun, 2026, 09.47 AM IST
PM Modi’s high stakes push for sovereign AI faces reality checkIndia is striving to build its own artificial intelligence capabilities, aiming for self-reliance and global export. However, the nation fa...
03 Jun, 2026, 07.53 PM IST