Astronomers suggest that brown dwarfs—dim, failed stars—could transform into “dark dwarfs” by capturing dark matter in their cores. When dark matter particles annihilate, they release heat, potentially lighting up these stars. Physicist Jeremy Sakstein and researchers like Jillian Paulin and Rebecca Leane support this idea, which could help identify dark matte…
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New Gel-Based Robotic Skin Feels Touch, Heat, and Damage Like Human Flesh
Scientists have created a groundbreaking gelatin-based robotic skin capable of sensing touch, heat, and physical damage like cuts or burns. Developed by a team including Dr. Thomas George Thuruthel from University College London, the skin uses a single conductive layer embedded with electrodes to detect and classify stimuli. It was tested through pokes, burns, and sli…
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra Said to Get 16GB RAM, Improved Telephoto Lens, More
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is still six months away from launch, but the latest rumours suggest that Samsung could have something new up its sleeve for next year’s flagship. It is said to come with 16GB RAM and a Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2 chipset. Samsung is said to pack a new 12-megapixel telephoto sensor with 3x optical zoom in the phone.
UIDAI Updates List of Valid Documents for Aadhaar Enrollment and Updation: How to Update Aadhaar Card Online
The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) has released an updated list of documents which are accepted for enrollment of Aadhaar, under the Aadhaar (Enrolment and Update) First Amendment Regulations, 2025, and have come into effect July 2. To begin with, any document that has been uploaded as address proof, such as a voter ID or bank passbook, should be ver…
Xiaomi Compact Power Bank 20,000mAh Launched in India With Built-In Cable: Price, Features
Xiaomi has launched its new Compact Power Bank with 20,000mAh battery, built-in cable, and 22.5W fast charging support. The company will sell the new power bank online through its official website and Flipkart. Xiaomi will offer the power bank in two colour options – Ivy Green and Dark grey.
Forza Motorsport Team ‘No More’, Romero Games ‘Completely Closed’ Following Microsoft Cuts
The latest round of cuts at Microsoft has impacted the Forza Motorsport team and reportedly led to Ireland-based Romero Games being closed. Microsoft slashed four percent of its total workforce last week and cancelled several projects in development at multiple Xbox-owned studios.
Honor X70 Tipped to Launch With an 8,300mAh Battery, Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 SoC
Ahead of its launch, a tipster has revealed key specifications of the rumoured Honor X70 on the Chinese microblogging platform Weibo. The smartphone is expected to feature an 8,300mAh battery with support for 80W fast charging. Honor is said to also offer the handset in multiple colours and storage options.
Nothing Headphone 1 Review: Retro Cool, Balanced Sound
Nothing Headphone 1 ticks all the right boxes to be a great value proposition device. The design is nothing that you will find in the market, and the entire retro design thing will build on you very soon. The balanced sound output on the Headphone 1 is something that will be appreciated by many, and those who love to tweak have access to equaliser settings. The batter…