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Samsung and top US hospital team up to study GLP-1 drugs using Galaxy watch. Why is it necessary for you?

Samsung Electronics and Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) Diabetes Research Center (DRC) today jointly announced a research study to investigate the efficacy of Galaxy Watch in assisting adults starting GLP-1RA1 therapy to monitor and potentially manage muscle loss.

Meta, TikTok and YouTube to pay millions after Kentucky school district's explosive lawsuit. All details inside

Several major social media companies, including TikTok, Meta and YouTube, have agreed to pay a combined $27 million (approximately ₹224 crore) to settle a lawsuit filed by a rural school district in Kentucky that alleged their platforms were intentionally designed to be addictive and contributed to a teen mental health crisis.

Banning kids from social media won't solve the problem, UN issues stark warning

Blocking children from social media is no substitute for making platforms safe in the first place, the UN human rights office warned Friday, as it issued a 10-point framework urging governments and tech companies to go further and faster to protect children online.

Paint, dance, create: The secret to slower ageing may be simpler than you think

Regularly taking part in arts activities such as reading, listening to music or visiting a gallery or museum may slow the pace of biological ageing, suggests a new study by UCL researchers.

Nvidia's cryptic teaser has Tech world buzzing—Is a new PC revolution coming?

Tech giant Nvidia has sparked fresh speculation about its potential entry into the Arm-based PC processor market ahead of the upcoming Computex trade show in Taiwan, following a coordinated social media teaser with Microsoft.

Acer unveils powerful new Snapdragon laptops with next-gen AI features

Tech major Acer has introduced the Swift Spin 14 AI and the Aspire Go 15, broadening the company’s laptop portfolio with a greater range of devices powered by Snapdragon.

‘Just keep prompting’ is costing big tech millions — the rise of AI ‘tokenmaxxing’

Mumbai/IBNS: Big tech companies embracing Artificial Intelligence for faster productivity are now facing mounting operational costs, forcing them to rethink their AI spending strategies, media reports said.

Oura unveils world’s smallest smart ring — And it’s packed with AI features

Oura, maker of the world’s leading smart ring, today announced Oura Ring 5, the smallest smart ring in the world.

Samsung unveils massive 2026 Vision AI TV lineup in India with 72 new models

Samsung India on Wednesday announced the launch of its full 2026 Vision AI TV lineup, spanning Micro RGB, OLED, Neo QLED, The Frame, Mini LED and UHD TVs.

Fastrack Perfumes introduces “Carry Your Vibe”

Fastrack Perfumes has introduced Carry Your Vibe which reinvents fragrance discovery with a format that’s as bold as it is functional.

OpenAI’s massive USD 445,000 salary for new job role reveals growing fear over self-improving AI

OpenAI is offering a salary of up to $445,000 (around Rs 3.7 crore) for a specialised safety researcher role focused on addressing growing concerns around advanced artificial intelligence systems that could eventually improve themselves.

Bank details with your snacks? Viral Bhel Puri photo raises serious privacy fears

A bizarre incident has triggered widespread concern on social media after a plate of bhel puri was allegedly served wrapped in pages of a bank statement, raising serious questions about hygiene and data privacy.

Sona College announces admissions to BTech in Computer Science, IT, AI-ML & Data Science

Salem: Sona College of Technology has announced admissions to its four-year B.E., B.Tech programmes in Computer Science Engineering, Information Technology, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, and Data Science for the forthcoming academic year.

Apple blocked $2.2 billion in fraud on App Store in 2025

Tech giant Apple said it prevented over $2.2 billion in potentially fraudulent transactions, adding to a total of more than $11.2 billion over the past six years.

Samsung, Google just unveiled their new AI-powered smart glasses.All details here

Samsung Electronics and Google have unveiled new intelligent eyewear at Google I/O 2026 by giving a first look at two premium styles created with eyewear partners Gentle Monster and Warby Parker.

Samsung, Google just unveiled their new AI-powered smart glasses. Launch timeline revealed

Samsung Electronics and Google have unveiled new intelligent eyewear at Google I/O 2026 by giving a first look at two premium styles created with eyewear partners Gentle Monster and Warby Parker.

Who is Giampaolo Tomassetti? Italian artist behind Varanasi painting presented to PM Modi

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi was presented with a painting depicting the ghats of Varanasi after arriving in Rome during the final leg of his five-nation tour.

This country is giving citizens free ChatGPT Plus for a year. All details inside

There is good news for people in Malta as the country has partnered with OpenAI to provide its citizens with free access to ChatGPT Plus, making it the first nation in the world to offer universal access to premium AI tools alongside mandatory digital literacy training.

Apple drops big WWDC26 surprise: Check out the date

Tech giant Apple Inc. has unveiled an exciting lineup for its annual Worldwide Developers Conference, set to take place from June 8 to 12.

This Samsung watch may know you’ll faint before you do. Know all details

Tech major Samsung has announced that a joint clinical study with Chung-Ang University Gwangmyeong Hospital in Korea has successfully validated the ability to predict vasovagal syncope (VVS) with high accuracy by utilising biosignals obtained from Galaxy Watch6.