Science and Tech
Zuckerberg grilled over kids’ Instagram use in landmark social media trial
Mark Zuckerberg faced tough questioning in a Los Angeles courtroom during a high-profile trial examining allegations that social media companies knowingly design platforms that can addict and harm young users.
Year’s first annular solar eclipse today
The first major astronomical event of 2026, an annular solar eclipse, will occur today (February 16).
Malaysia bans e-waste imports
Malaysia has imposed an immediate and complete ban on the import of electronic waste, or e-waste. The country's government has clearly stated that Malaysia will no longer be allowed to become the world's "dumping ground".
Usernames, passwords for 149 million Facebook, Gmail accounts leaked
Concerns over online security have been renewed globally after login details for over 149 million accounts, including those for Facebook and Gmail, were found in an open online database, putting the personal information of millions of users at risk.
How X account gets hacked and how to recover it
From celebrities to ordinary users, incidents of X (formerly Twitter) account hacking are no longer rare. With such cases increasing in recent times, cyber security experts are urging users to remain vigilant.
PrimeSync Solutions wins SelectUSA 2026 Tech Pitch Competition
PrimeSync Solutions, a US-based BPO company headquartered in Columbus of Ohio, awarded as the winner of the SelectUSA 2026 Tech Pitch Competition.
Facebook, YouTube and TikTok face unprecedented lawsuit
Facebook, YouTube and TikTok are facing an unprecedented lawsuit in the United States over allegations that their platforms cause psychological harm by addicting children and teenagers to social media.
68,000-year-old hand stencil discovered in Indonesian cave
Researchers have discovered a human hand stencil dating back nearly 68,000 years in a limestone cave on Indonesia’s Sulawesi Island, a finding that could rewrite conventional ideas about the origins of symbolic thought and artistic culture.
India’s PSLV launch fails during ascent, 16 satellites lost
India’s Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle failed late Sunday during ascent, resulting in the loss of a primary Earth observation satellite and 15 smaller co-passenger spacecraft.
Grok chatbot restricts image generation
Elon Musk’s AI chatbot Grok has limited image generation and editing to paying subscribers following a global outcry over sexualized deepfakes, including depictions of women in sexually explicit poses and, in some cases, apparent images of children.