In 1860, a French inventor recorded the human voice on paper 17 years before Edison’s phonograph — but nobody could hear it for almost 150 years until 2008A French inventor, Édouard-Léon Scott de Martinville, made the world's first sound recording in 1860, a rendition of "Au clair de la lune."...
24 Jun, 2026, 12.54 PM IST
Psychology says the reason you carry an object into another room and then stand there confused has a surprising scientific explanationEver walk into a room and forget why? It's not forgetfulness, but the 'Doorway Effect.' Psychologists explain our brains treat doorways as ...
22 Jun, 2026, 12.50 PM IST
Psychology says people who forget what to buy after reaching the store are not absent-minded: Why the brain temporarily loses information during everyday tasksPsychology suggests that people who forget what they intended to buy after arriving at the store are rarely absent-minded. More often, they...
21 Jun, 2026, 11.55 AM IST
Father’s Day 2026 Gift Guide: Top 7 tech products and gadgets to gift your dadFather’s Day gift ideas: Father’s Day 2026 gifting trends in India are increasingly driven by practical technology that enhances everyday c...
20 Jun, 2026, 09.02 PM IST
Quote of the day by Jelly Roll: 'Somebody you’ve known your entire life turns into a different person. I’ve had it happen to baby-mothers, cousins, biological brothers' - Lesson on heartbreak and unexpected betrayals by American rapper and singerAmerican rapper Jelly Roll once shared a simple yet poignant quote about people you know changing. This sentiment strikes a chord as it tal...
19 Jun, 2026, 09.46 AM IST
YouTube earns more from Xbox games than Microsoft: CEO Satya NadellaMicrosoft CEO Satya Nadella said that YouTube generates more revenue from Xbox games than Microsoft itself, highlighting a struggle to mone...
14 Jun, 2026, 07.14 PM IST
Psychology says the exhaustion of modern life often isn’t from overwork: It’s from the fact that we’ve eliminated every attention gap, and the brain never gets the empty space it needs to recoverIn our bustling modern world, the rush of daily life rarely grants us the luxury of stillness. The unending stimulation stretches our menta...
13 Jun, 2026, 12.16 PM IST
Think the World Cup is just about football? This podcast says otherwiseThe World Cup is a global spectacle. However, criminal cartels are planning to profit from the upcoming tournament. A podcast explores this...
09 Jun, 2026, 11.43 PM IST
Quote of the day by Malcolm X: 'The media's the most powerful entity on earth. They have the power to make the...' - inspiring lessons on media influence, public perception, bias and importance of thinking beyond headlines by African American civil rights leaderQuote of the day by Malcolm X: Malcolm X's powerful words highlight media's immense sway over public perception, capable of shaping views o...
09 Jun, 2026, 05.17 PM IST
'Sushmita Sen was very special': Ex-IPL Chief Lalit Modi opens up about his relationship with the actress, responds to 'gold-digger' allegations against herLalit Modi has opened up about his past relationship with actor Sushmita Sen during a recent podcast interview, calling her “very special” ...
02 Jun, 2026, 10.53 AM IST
Jaya Bachchan's brother-in-law was once mistaken for Salman Khan's real father. Left Mumbai at the peak. Now, Rajeev Verma runs a hotel in Bhopal. Why did he quit Bollywood?Rajeev Verma, a familiar face from films like Maine Pyar Kiya, chose a different path. He stepped away from Mumbai and the film industry at...
31 May, 2026, 02.16 PM IST
Chinese AI models surge in 2026: Is JPMorgan data signaling a global shift away from US AI dominance?Chinese AI models are no longer just regional competitors. They are rapidly becoming a global artificial intelligence force. New JPMorgan d...
28 May, 2026, 06.21 PM IST
'One last time': Amitabh Bachchan's granddaughter Navya Naveli Nanda bids farewell to IIM Ahmedabad after completing 2-year MBA program, shares memories of classmates, classrooms and canteenNavya Naveli Nanda marked the end of her two-year management program at IIM Ahmedabad with a heartfelt social media post. Sharing nostalgic...
26 May, 2026, 09.40 AM IST
Google CEO Sundar Pichai reveals ‘boo strategy’ for Stanford speech after Eric Schmidt and Scott Borchetta faced backlash over AI remarksGoogle CEO Sundar Pichai believes the next generation will rise to the challenge of artificial intelligence. He acknowledges public worry a...
25 May, 2026, 04.57 PM IST
Spotify aiming for a 'ChatGPT moment' in music and India is central to the planSpotify is embracing artificial intelligence to become a personalised audio platform. The company is developing AI playlists, conversationa...
22 May, 2026, 01.48 PM IST
More than matchdayThe Premier League Greats podcast features Gary Lineker, Alan Shearer, and Micah Richards. Their latest episode focuses on Cristiano Ronald...
20 May, 2026, 12.16 AM IST
Uber CEO on Travis Kalanick; Micron’s warning to IndiaDara Khosrowshahi told ET in an interaction that Uber is open to collaborating with founder Travis Kalanick. This and more in today’s ETtec...
18 May, 2026, 07.54 PM IST