How Russia’s Hypersonic Oreshnik Missile Operates Russia has again deployed its hypersonic Oreshnik missile, a medium-range ballistic weapon President Vladimir Putin claims is impossible to intercept. The launch, announced by Moscow on Friday, followed what Russian officials described as an attempted Ukrainian drone strike on one of Putin’s residences—an allegation Kyiv has dismissed as false. Second Use of Oreshnik in Ukraine Conflict This marks only the second confirmed use of the Oreshnik missile since its first test on 21 November 2024, when Russia said it targeted a military factory in Ukraine. Ukrainian sources at the time reported that the missile…
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Lego Unveils Smart Play Platform and Star Wars Sets Featuring Interactive ‘Smart Brick’ at CES 2026 Danish toymaker Lego has introduced a new interactive Smart Play platform powered by its innovative “Smart Brick” technology, debuting the feature alongside a new line of Star Wars sets at CES 2026 in Las Vegas. The development marks one of Lego’s most ambitious steps into blending traditional building play with digital interactivity. Smart Brick Adds Technology to Traditional Play The Smart Brick, designed to resemble a regular Lego brick, can be seamlessly integrated into existing sets. However, unlike standard bricks, it features advanced sensors,…
Privacy and Innovation Take Centre Stage at CES 2026 with HIROH Secure Phone and Samsung’s Galaxy Z TriFold At CES 2026 in Las Vegas, the HIROH Secure Phone, powered by Murena, emerged as one of the event’s standout devices, captivating audiences with its privacy-first design and hardware-level security features. Alongside it, Samsung drew attention with the debut of its Galaxy Z TriFold smartphone, while Mudita introduced the minimalist Kompakt phone aimed at users seeking a digital detox. HIROH Secure Phone Offers Hardware-Level Privacy Developed to protect users from surveillance and digital intrusion, the HIROH Secure Phone operates on a de-Googled…
Space Theme Park Realisation Underway to Bring India’s Space Achievements Closer to Citizens The development of the Space Theme Park is progressing steadily, aiming to offer citizens an immersive experience of India’s space journey. Once completed, the park will allow visitors to witness rocket launches directly from the country’s spaceport while exploring India’s remarkable advancements in space technology. Major Attractions of the Space Theme Park Rocket Garden The Rocket Garden will showcase models of all major Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) launch vehicles, including the Sounding Rocket, SLV, ASLV, PSLV, GSLV, and GSLV Mk-III. Landscaped lawns and designated photo points…
JLR’s Third-Quarter Wholesale Volumes Drop 43% After Cyberattack Disrupts Production Jaguar Land Rover (JLR), the British luxury carmaker owned by India’s Tata Motors, reported a sharp decline in vehicle volumes in the third quarter following severe production disruptions caused by a major cyberattack in the United Kingdom. Cyber Incident Severely Impacts Output Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles said on Monday that JLR’s wholesale volumes fell 43.3 percent year-on-year during the quarter, while retail volumes declined 25.1 percent. The company attributed the steep drop to factory shutdowns triggered by the cyber incident, which was among the most disruptive to hit the UK…
Humanoid Robots Steal the Show at CES 2026 in Las Vegas Humanoid robotics drew widespread attention at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas, Nevada, on Tuesday, January 6, as the world’s biggest technology showcase opened to the public. Robots Display a Range of Human-like Skills Several companies presented their latest humanoid innovations, unveiling robots that can dance, assist shoppers, stock shelves, and even deal Blackjack. Some models were designed to help with healthcare or provide companionship to reduce loneliness. CES visitor Megan Wendling expressed her enthusiasm for the technology, saying she would welcome a humanoid helper at home.…
Intel Launches Panther Lake Chip at CES 2026 to Regain PC Market Share Intel launched its new Panther Lake chip for laptops on Monday at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas, marking a key step in the company’s efforts to reassert itself in the global semiconductor market. The Panther Lake series is Intel’s first product built using its next-generation 18A manufacturing process, a technological advance aimed at boosting performance and efficiency as the firm seeks to recover ground lost to rivals AMD and Nvidia. New Architecture and Manufacturing Breakthrough Jim Johnson, Intel’s senior vice president and general manager…
Robotics, Autonomy and AI Monetisation Dominate CES 2026 Themes Robotics, autonomous technology, and the monetisation of artificial intelligence are set to define the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2026, according to technology industry investment analyst Dan Ives. Speaking on Monday, a day before the show’s official opening, Ives said these developments represent the next major wave of innovation driving global markets. AI and Robotics at the Forefront “It’s about robotics and autonomous,” said Ives, the global head of technology research at Wedbush Securities. Using a baseball analogy to describe the early stage of growth in the tech market, he added, “We’re…
L3Harris to Sell Majority Stake in Space Propulsion Unit for $845 Million L3Harris Technologies announced on Monday that it will sell about 60 per cent of its space propulsion and power systems business to private equity firm AE Industrial Partners for 845 million US dollars, including debt. The move is part of the company’s ongoing strategy to pivot away from space ventures and focus more strongly on defence capabilities amid growing geopolitical uncertainty. Strategic Refocus on Defence and Modern Warfare As part of its restructuring, L3Harris will streamline its organisation from four business segments to three, aligning its operations with…
AMD Unveils Powerful New AI Chips at CES 2026 Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) introduced a new line of high-performance artificial intelligence chips at the CES trade show in Las Vegas, signalling its ambition to challenge market leader Nvidia. CEO Lisa Su showcased several upcoming products, including the advanced MI455 AI processor, designed for data centre use in systems operated by clients such as ChatGPT maker OpenAI. Expanding AI Capabilities for Business and Research Alongside the MI455, Su also unveiled the MI440X, an enterprise-focused chip from the MI400 series. This version is tailored for on-premise use in business environments that are…