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iPhone 18 Pro Max vs Galaxy S26 Ultra: Key differences in camera, display, battery and performance
Oct 17, 2026

iPhone 18 Pro Max vs Galaxy S26 Ultra: Key differences in camera, display, battery and performance

The two devices also differ in weight, storage capacity and charging performance, giving buyers several factors to consider when choosing between the flagship smartphones.


A Reporter Who Saw Covid Coming Has Died
Oct 17, 2026

A Reporter Who Saw Covid Coming Has Died

Helen Branswell recognized the threat of the pandemic ahead of the vast majority of journalists and even medical experts. She was 69.


REDMAGIC 12 Pro+ launched with 185Hz display, RGB water cooling and 8,400mAh battery: check prices and top features
Oct 17, 2026

REDMAGIC 12 Pro+ launched with 185Hz display, RGB water cooling and 8,400mAh battery: check prices and top features

REDMAGIC has launched the 12 Pro+ in China, starting at 6,999 yuan. The gaming phone features a 185Hz under-display-camera screen, Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 chipset, 8,400mAh battery, and combined air and liquid cooling.


Apple iPhone Duo's ‘extraordinary’ pre-order frenzy raises stakes for its foldable smartphone debut
Oct 17, 2026

Apple iPhone Duo's ‘extraordinary’ pre-order frenzy raises stakes for its foldable smartphone debut

The coming weeks will offer a clearer indication of whether the initial pre-order rush translates into sustained sales momentum and how quickly Apple can fulfil orders for its first foldable iPhone.


Oct 17, 2026

Ember’s new temperature-controlled mug makes my nightly tea ritual even better

The biggest change about Ember's new mug is that you no longer have to open the app to adjust your drink’s temperature.


Meet Gunisha Kaur, the 16-year-old eco-hero creating inclusive gardens for pollinators and children across Indian cities
Oct 17, 2026

Meet Gunisha Kaur, the 16-year-old eco-hero creating inclusive gardens for pollinators and children across Indian cities

Sixteen-year-old Gunisha Kaur from Ludhiana has won third place at the 2026 International Young Eco-Hero Awards. Her Buzzing Blooms initiative has created more than 20 pollinator gardens, recording a 155% rise in species richness.


Orionid meteor shower 2026: Peak date, viewing tips and what to expect
Oct 17, 2026

Orionid meteor shower 2026: Peak date, viewing tips and what to expect

Orionid meteor shower 2026: Peak date, viewing tips and what to expectNext week is going to be fun for sky watchers as the Orionid meteor shower will peak overnight on October 21-22. The parent comet is Halley’s comet as Earth passes through the trail of debris left behind by the famous...


Oct 17, 2026

Amazon Great Indian Festival 2026 Sale: Best Gaming Monitors Under Rs. 20,000

Amazon’s Great Indian Festival Sale 2026 offers big deals on gaming monitors from top brands. This includes those from LG, Samsung, Lenovo and even Alienware. LG’s LG 27G610A 27-inch gaming monitor gets you a 200Hz refresh rate, while Samsung’s 27-inch Odyssey G5 offers HDR10 and QHD resolution.


China’s proposed AI tech export bans may create short-term costs, long-term gains: analysts
Oct 17, 2026

China’s proposed AI tech export bans may create short-term costs, long-term gains: analysts

China’s proposed export bans and controls of artificial intelligence technologies aim to tighten Beijing’s grip in the strategically vital sector, casting a cloud over the commercial prospects of domestic model developers in the global AI race, analysts say. The new measures come as concerns mount globally over the risks of advanced AI systems, following a string of recent cyberattacks, while also underscoring AI’s growing national security importance for both Beijing and Washington. Zhang Yi,...


Oct 17, 2026

New research shows how microplastics and water interactions could lead to cell damage

When water comes into contact with plastic surfaces, a key chemical reaction does take place, new research indicates.


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