In a major milestone in the search for life on other planets, astronomers have detected, for the first time, an atmosphere surrounding an Earth-like, rocky planet orbiting within the habitable zone of another star.

A smartphone-based eye scanning technology being used at the Shantilal Shanghvi Eye Institute in Mumbai could help detect eye conditions early and potentially save patients’ vision.

Humanoid robots have officially stepped up to the operating table, helping complete two surgeries for the first time. During the preclinical trial, surgeons remotely guided the machines through two gallbladder removal procedures.

Microsoft said it would cut 4,800 jobs, or about 2.1% of its global workforce, overhauling its Xbox gaming business and divesting up to five studios as it looks to boost returns after years of heavy investment in the division.

Britain will introduce a default overnight curfew on social media apps for 16- and 17-year-olds, the government said, adding new restrictions for older teenagers to its plan to introduce a sweeping ban on social media for under-16s.

Hands up who has too much battery life in their phone? Thought not. So, the reports that the iPhone 18 Pro Max, when it’s released, is going to have a bigger battery will surely be welcome. But it means the phone is going to be heavier, a new report claims.

The European Commission will present a proposal to limit children's access to social media platforms after the summer, Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said on Monday.

The United States has approved plans for what could become one of the most unusual space projects ever attempted — a satellite carrying a giant mirror designed to reflect sunlight back to Earth after dark.

Meta said on Friday it is discontinuing an AI feature launched this week that allowed users to generate images using public Instagram accounts, after drawing widespread criticism over privacy concerns, including from a Hollywood union.

Marking a significant milestone in Sri Lanka’s digital banking landscape and the advancement of cardless, convenient payment solutions, Bank of Ceylon (BOC) officially launched its latest innovation, the ‘BOC Flex Tap & Pay’ service, at Cinnamon Life, Colombo.

Meta-owned WhatsApp has submitted its reply to the Indian government's notice on the "username" feature and the response is being examined, sources said on Thursday.

Canadian astronaut Jeremy Hansen, who captivated the world when he flew around the moon alongside three American crewmates during the Artemis II mission in April, said Monday that he would step back from a full-time astronaut role in September.

South Korean technology giant Samsung Electronics says it expects to post a 19-fold jump in its profits, driven by global demand for artificial intelligence (AI) memory chips.

Microsoft is cutting about 2.1% of its workforce, or roughly 4,800 jobs, the latest in a wave of tech layoffs as the Windows maker spends heavily on AI infrastructure and uses the technology to improve efficiency across its business.

The Indian government has directed Meta to immediately disable advertisements and content on Instagram that promote or facilitate child sexual abuse material, a senior official said.

Russian hackers have infiltrated the email accounts of UK government officials and overseas Foreign Office staff in a major national security breach.

The World Cup has seen superstars, pitch invaders, heartbreak and joy across its 96 years — and, on Sunday, ​it got a robot.

India is investigating a data breach at Tata Electronics that exposed documents linked to Apple's unreleased iPhone 18 Pro, the country's IT secretary said on Thursday (Jul 3) in the government's first public comments on the incident.