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
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
Delhi HC seeks govt reply on Telegram plea against NEET exam-time banThe Delhi High Court is reviewing Telegram's challenge to a temporary ban imposed before the NEET re-examination. The government blocked th...
17 Jun, 2026, 09.37 PM IST
Haircare startup Xtovia raises Rs 6.9 crore led by V3 VenturesFounded in 2025 by entrepreneur Navneet Misra and Dr Tunga Madhu Babu, who heads research and development and holds a PhD from IIT Madras, ...
17 Jun, 2026, 03.28 PM IST
India's logistics, clean tech sectors to see 55% surge in drone usage in 3 yearsIndia's logistics market is set for significant growth. Drone usage in logistics and clean tech sectors is expected to jump by 55 percent i...
15 Jun, 2026, 03.28 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
The accounting trick used by companies to make a weak balance sheet look strongIn one recent case, a large investment sat comfortably under equity until the auditor read the shareholders' agreement, found a buyback cla...
12 Jun, 2026, 06.46 PM IST
Charting 6G Road Map: Talks soon with focus on desi tech and patentsIndia is initiating plans for a 6G mobile communication transition. Discussions will focus on developing local technology and fostering res...
11 Jun, 2026, 01.02 AM IST
In 1886, a wealthy hostess tired of broken crockery built a machine with water jets, and the dishwasher entered the modern kitchenA socialite named Josephine Cochrane invented the first dishwasher in 1886. She was frustrated by her fine dishes breaking during handwashi...
09 Jun, 2026, 05.29 PM IST
Life advice of the day by Thomas Edison: 'The trouble with most people is...' Lessons on success, human behavior, hard work and vision by American inventorLife Advice of the Day by Thomas Edison highlights a common human habit. The quote says, “The trouble with most people is that they quit be...
09 Jun, 2026, 08.32 AM IST
The popsicle was invented by accident: How an 11-year-old boy's forgotten drink created a global treatA simple mistake by young Frank Epperson in 1905 led to a global sensation. He left a soda outside overnight, and it froze on a stick. This...
07 Jun, 2026, 08.44 AM IST
In 1859, Robert Chesebrough saw oil workers scraping sticky rod wax from drilling rigs, and it wasn’t just waste: It became VaselineA chemist named Robert Chesebrough discovered petroleum jelly in the 1800s. He saw value in a sticky wax that oil workers discarded. Cheseb...
30 May, 2026, 03.12 PM IST
AI to turbocharge patent creation at India tech hubs, executives sayIndian technology hubs are becoming major innovation centers. Global companies anticipate AI will speed up new product and intellectual pro...
27 May, 2026, 07.25 PM IST
AI to turbocharge patent creation at India tech hubs, executives sayGlobal companies anticipate AI will boost new product and IP creation at Indian tech hubs, transforming routine tasks into complex innovati...
27 May, 2026, 08.11 AM IST
In 1938, a patent clerk rubbed sulfur onto a metal plate and copied a few words in a borrowed lab: It led to the foundation of xerographyChester Carlson invented xerography in 1938. This innovation allowed for quick document copying without retyping. Major corporations initia...
26 May, 2026, 03.39 PM IST
US firm ContentNexus files patent suit against WiproA US patent holder has sued Wipro in a federal court. The company alleges Wipro used patented technology without permission. This involves ...
22 May, 2026, 06.00 AM IST
AbbVie loses patent plea for Hep C drugThe Indian Patent Office has denied a secondary patent for AbbVie's Hepatitis C drug Maviret. This decision ensures continued access to aff...
19 May, 2026, 01.20 PM IST