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Samsung Galaxy S26 Series Listed on US FCC Database With Support for Satellite Connectivity
The Samsung Galaxy S26, Galaxy S26+ and Galaxy S26 Ultra have passed through the FCC website, revealing a few details about the phones. They are likely to be the US variants of the phones and are expected to run on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy chipset. The trio offers Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth connectivity. They also support satellite connectivity.
Stock markets rally for second day; Sensex jumps 487 points on optimism over India-EU FTA
Eternal, Bajaj Finance, Power Grid, Trent, Mahindra & Mahindra and UltraTech Cement were the other major gainers
PharmEasy-Owned Thyrocare’s Q3 Profit Jumps 48% To INR 28 Cr
PharmEasy-owned diagnostics lab chain Thyrocare’s consolidated net profit jumped 48.1% to INR 28.1 Cr in Q3 FY26 from INR 19…
New ALMA Images Reveal Complex Rings Left Behind by Planet Formation
Astronomers used ALMA to capture unprecedented images of young exoplanetary systems. The ARKS survey mapped 24 debris disks, revealing rings, gaps and collisions that trace planetary evolution. These snapshots expose chaotic transitional stages, helping scientists understand how newborn planets mature into stable systems like our own Solar System today globally.
Amazon layoffs: Tech giant to cut 16,000 jobs in second round in next three months amid AI expansion plans
Amazon layoffs: Tech giant Amazon is set to cut 16,000 jobs worldwide in the next three-month period amid the company's restructuring and AI expansion plans. Here's what you need to know about the company's latest move.
[Update] Shadowfax Ends First Trading Session 12% Below Issue Price
Update | January 28, 16: 33 IST Shares of Shadowfax ended their first trading session 11.37% below issue price at…
Navi Mumbai airport plans to start international operations in Q1FY27 after getting night flight permit, CEO Bansal says
CEO Arun Bansal emphasized the need for easier bilateral agreements to increase foreign airline operations.
Amazon announces layoffs to cut 16,000 jobs amid ‘rising competition over AI’
This is the second round of Amazon layoffs since 14,000 jobs were cut in October 2025, even as CEO Andy Jassy warned that AI will shrink the workforce.
Rajasthan Royals gets $1.3 billion offer in test for IPL valuations
A consortium led by Times Internet Chairman Satyan Gajwani and another backed by US entrepreneur Kal Somani are seen in the fray to acquire Rajasthan Royals.
A month after Iran protests began, worry and fear pervades Mideast over possible US strike
Iranian officials reached out to the wider Middle East on Wednesday over the threat of a possible US military strike on the country
D-Propulse Raises INR 25 Cr To Build Aerospace Propulsion System
Deeptech startup D-Propulse Aerospace, which is building propulsion systems for defence and aerospace use, has raised INR 25 Cr (about…
Google to Pay $68M in Class Action Settlement Over Voice Assistant’s Accidental Recordings
Google denies any wrongdoing in the Voice Assistant recording private users' conversations without consent and using them for targeted advertising and settled the case for $68 million. The post Google to Pay $68M in Class Action Settlement Over Voice Assistant’s Accidental Recordings appeared first on MEDIANAMA.
AI Semiconductor Startup Agrani Labs Raises $8 Mn From Peak XV Partners
AI semiconductor startup Agrani Labs, which is building AI GPUs and end-to-end software for enterprise and datacenter compute, has raised…
WhatsApp chief Will Cathcart hits back at Elon Musk over app 'not secure' remark amid Meta privacy lawsuit
Meta has denied allegations that it reads users' private messages on WhatsApp, with WhatsApp head Will Cathcart calling them 'totally false'. Details here.
New Aadhaar App Full Version Launched in India, Introduces Easy Mobile Number Updation, and More
Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) announced the launch of the full-fledged version of the new Aadhaar app on Tuesday. Available on both the App Store for iPhone and the Google Play Store for Android, it is aimed at helping citizens securely store their Aadhaar information, keep it updated, and share it with others. The new Aadhaar app offers features like easy mobile number updation, secure offline verification, and management of multiple Aadhaar cards in a family.
How to fix Disney: A road map for the next CEO
Barron’s offers a four-step plan for Bob Iger’s successor.
Protean eGov wins ₹25 crore contract for Ethiopia agriculture digital platform
Company to implement AI-led digital public infrastructure to support farmers and agricultural services at a national scale
NASA Tests Nuclear Rocket Engine Designed for Faster Deep-Space Missions
NASA has completed its first full-scale nuclear rocket reactor tests since the 1960s, marking a major milestone for deep-space propulsion. More than 100 cold-flow tests validated hydrogen flow and system stability. Nuclear thermal rockets could significantly reduce travel time, radiation exposure, and payload constraints for future Moon and Mars missions.
Hidden in Plain Sight: New Report Reveals Dozens of Nudify Apps in Major App Stores
Artificial intelligence (AI) has emerged as a transformative technology which has boosted multiple industries and tasks that could only be done manually earlier. However, it also comes with its share of downsides. One of them was exposed when, in December, xAI’s chatbot Grok, which is integrated across X (formerly Twitter), started complying with requests to generate sexually suggestive image edits of users’ photos.
AGR clarity lifts outlook for Vodafone Idea, says KM Birla
Aditya Birla Group chairman Kumar Mangalam Birla, in his Annual Reflections note, said the resolution of the AGR issue marks a decisive turning point for India’s telecom sector, enabling Vodafone Idea to move beyond survival and focus on sustainable growth.
Wockhardt eyes ₹1,000 crore India opportunity from new antibiotic
Habil F Khorakiwala, Founder Chairman of Wockhardt Group plans to file for DCGI approval for its new antibiotic in the coming months, with hopes of faster clearance under the government’s revised drug approval guidelines.
Fino Payments Bank’s Shares Surge 9% After RBI Approves CEO’s Reappointment
Shares of Fino Payments Bank zoomed close to 9% to INR 227.45 during the intraday trading on the BSE today.…