SpaceX’s Starlink internet service experienced one of its largest international outages on Thursday, with users in the United States and Europe reporting widespread disruptions. The failure, caused by an internal software glitch, left tens of thousands offline for over two hours—a rare setback for a system known for its resilience. Over 60,000 Users Affected The outage began around 3 p.m. EDT (1900 GMT), according to Downdetector, which recorded more than 61,000 user reports. Customers across both the U.S. and Europe were affected, and the disruption appeared to be global in nature. Starlink acknowledged the issue via its official X (formerly…
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The Trump administration has proposed new export rules that would require tracking the physical location of advanced AI chips after they are sold—an effort to prevent them from ending up in countries like China. The recommendation is part of a wider plan released on Wednesday to guide the future of artificial intelligence exports. It includes steps to boost AI trade with allied nations and ease environmental regulations to speed up construction of data centres that power AI systems. Denying Advanced Chips to Foreign Rivals While the plan supports growing exports to allies, it also makes clear that the U.S. will…
A sweeping cyber-espionage campaign exploiting a critical vulnerability in Microsoft’s server software has compromised at least 100 organisations worldwide, according to cybersecurity researchers who exposed the operation. Over the weekend, Microsoft issued an urgent alert warning of “active attacks” targeting self-hosted SharePoint servers, software commonly used by firms for internal document sharing and collaboration. Microsoft-hosted SharePoint services remain unaffected. The cyber assault, dubbed a “zero-day” attack due to its reliance on a previously undiscovered software flaw, allows hackers to infiltrate servers and potentially implant backdoors for ongoing access to compromised networks. Vaisha Bernard, chief hacker at Netherlands-based cybersecurity firm Eye…
China Auto Body Corrects Report on Planned Ban of Zero-Mileage Used Cars A top auto industry publication in China has corrected its report about a supposed government plan to ban the resale of cars within six months of initial registration. The clarification came after its earlier report sparked confusion across the industry. Industry Group Admits Reporting Error Auto Review, the official media outlet of the China Association of Automobile Manufacturers (CAAM), admitted its earlier report was inaccurate. The article had wrongly suggested that China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) was planning a direct ban on early car resales.…
US House Passes Stablecoin Bill, Sends to Trump for Approval The US House of Representatives has passed a new bill designed to regulate stablecoin, a type of cryptocurrency tied to the US dollar. Known as the Genius Act, the bill will now head to President Donald Trump, who is expected to sign it into law. This marks a significant moment for the cryptocurrency industry, which has been advocating for federal regulations for years. Stablecoins to Face New Federal Rules Stablecoins are digital currencies designed to maintain a fixed value, usually equal to one US dollar. These coins are widely used…
Uber to Invest $300 Million in Lucid for Robotaxi Launch in US Uber will invest $300 million in electric vehicle maker Lucid as part of a new robotaxi deal set to launch in a major US city by late 2026. The partnership also involves Nuro, a startup that supplies autonomous vehicle (AV) technology, aiming to introduce over 20,000 self-driving Lucid Gravity SUVs in the coming years. Large-Scale Deployment of Self-Driving SUVs From 2026, Uber plans to deploy more than 20,000 Lucid Gravity SUVs fitted with Nuro’s AV systems over six years. This move marks a renewed effort to expand in…
UK’s New IVF Method Saves Eight Children from Genetic Disorders Eight children in the UK have been saved from life-threatening genetic diseases, thanks to a pioneering IVF method developed at Newcastle University. Known as the three-person IVF technique, this procedure involves combining DNA from three people to prevent harmful genetic mutations from being passed to babies. How the Three-Person IVF Technique Works This innovative technique involves removing the mother’s egg nucleus and the father’s sperm nucleus after fertilisation. These nuclei, containing the child’s genetic material, are then inserted into a healthy donor egg that has had its own nucleus removed.…
India Accelerates Quantum Computing Development with National Quantum Mission India is advancing its quantum computing efforts with a planned national quantum computer expected by 2026. This effort is led by the government’s National Quantum Mission, which aims to position India among the world leaders in quantum technology. India’s Current and Future Quantum Systems Currently, India operates a 7-qubit quantum computer at the Tata Institute of Fundamental Research (TIFR) in Mumbai. Recently, Bengaluru-based startup QpiAI launched the QpiAI-Indus, a 25-qubit superconducting quantum computer. This marks India’s first full-stack quantum computing system, integrating advanced processors with AI-enhanced solutions. Over the next five…
Peggy Whitson and Axiom Crew Begin Return from Space Station NASA veteran Peggy Whitson, now a private astronaut, and the Axiom Crew from India, Poland, and Hungary left the International Space Station (ISS) early Monday to return to Earth. Their departure marks the end of their 18-day mission aboard the ISS, organised by Axiom Space in partnership with SpaceX. Axiom Crew Smooth Departure from the ISS At 7:15 a.m. EDT (1115 GMT), the Crew Dragon capsule carrying the astronauts undocked from the ISS. This capsule, named “Grace” by the crew, separated from the station while orbiting 260 miles above the…
NASA’s Axiom-4 mission crew including Indian astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla and 3 others are set to begin their journey back to Earth on Monday (July 14). The splashdown in the Pacific Ocean off the coast of California, US, is expected at 5.30 am EDT (3 PM IST) on Tuesday. On July 14, 2025, at 4:35 PM IST, Shukla and his international crewmates undocked from the ISS, concluding their mission with a carefully orchestrated 17-hour journey back to Earth. In their two-week journey, the crew completed nearly 230 orbits around Earth, traveling over 10 million kilometers and witnessing 230 sunrises from space.…