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Mosquito magnet? Study reveals why some people attract more bites

Scientists say mosquitoes, particularly females, use a range of sensory cues to locate their next meal.

Scientists say mosquitoes use carbon dioxide, body odour, heat and humidity to identify potential hosts, making some people more attractive to the insects than others. (Image for representation: Magnific)

Artificial Intelligence

OpenAI adds Google Gemini co-lead as competition for AI talent intensifies

OpenAI Gemini Talent War

Artificial Intelligence Why SpaceX is spending $60 billion to acquire AI coding startup Cursor

Science Europe’s Ariane 6 prepares for heaviest-ever Ariane launch with 36 Amazon Leo satellites

Tech Microsoft expands Copilot Cowork with pay-as-you-go pricing, explores cheaper AI models

Tech June Pixel Drop brings AI video tools, smarter multitasking, and Android 17

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Artificial Intelligence

Anthropic pauses token-based pricing for Claude Agent SDK amid concerns over AI usage costs

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Tech

Snap unveils SPECS AR glasses, betting on a future beyond smartphones

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Reviews

Asus ExpertBook Ultra review: Thin, light, and surprisingly powerful Subscriber Only

The Asus ExpertBook Ultra’s understated design and nano-ceramic finish keep the laptop looking clean and professional even after long hours of use. (Image: Bijin Jose/The Indian Express)

Bijin Jose

I switched from iPhone 16 Pro to iPhone 17e: Why this is the iPhone most people actually need Subscriber Only

iPhone 17e Review 2026: The iPhone 17e embraces a clean, minimal design that feels instantly familiar. It’s understated, but that restraint is exactly what makes it appealing. (Image: Bijin Jose/The Indian Express)

Bijin Jose

OnePlus Nord 6 review: Raw performance, bigger battery make it a complete package Subscriber Only

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Karan Mahadik

Samsung Galaxy S26 and S26+ review: Fast, steady, and quintessential premium Android flagships Subscriber Only

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Anuj Bhatia

Poco X8 Pro Max review: A mid-ranger with battery life that could outlive your weekend Subscriber Only

With power that lasts and performance that keeps up, Poco’s latest aims to redefine everyday smartphone use. (Image: Ajay Hanje/ The Indian Express)

Ajay Hanje

With the Pixel 10a, Google may have made the perfect smartphone for seniors Subscriber Only

Anuj Bhatia

Artificial Intelligence

OpenAI’s latest move seems to be aimed at strengthening its research team as AI companies compete for leading talent and advanced models. (Express Image)

OpenAI adds Google Gemini co-lead as competition for AI talent intensifies

SpaceX acquired ‌xAI in February in a deal that valued the AI startup at $250 billion, giving the ‌aerospace company greater flexibility to restructure xAI's capital. (Image: Reuters)

Why SpaceX is spending $60 billion to acquire AI coding startup Cursor

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Anthropic pauses token-based pricing for Claude Agent SDK amid concerns over AI usage costs

Mobile & Tabs

iOS 27

I spent my weekend testing the iOS 27 beta on the iPhone Air Subscriber Only

HP looks at India for its re-entry into the tablet market with OmniPad 12 Subscriber Only

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Flipkart SASA LELE Sale 2026: Top 5 smartphones under Rs 25,000

With Flipkart’s SASA LELE Sale approaching, these five recent launches could be worth a closer look before making an upgrade decision. (Express Image)

OpenAI’s next bet: Smartphones with AI agents that replace apps and challenge the iPhone Subscriber Only

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As competition intensifies, brands are packing more value into entry-level devices, making them an attractive choice for budget-conscious buyers. (Express Image)

Under Rs 10,000: From Galaxy M07 to POCO C71, best feature-packed smartphones

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Artificial IntelligenceJun 18, 2026

OpenAI adds Google Gemini co-lead as competition for AI talent intensifies

OpenAI’s latest move seems to be aimed at strengthening its research team as AI companies compete for leading talent and advanced models. (Express Image)

ScienceJun 18, 2026

Mosquito magnet? Study reveals why some people attract more bites

Scientists say mosquitoes use carbon dioxide, body odour, heat and humidity to identify potential hosts, making some people more attractive to the insects than others. (Image for representation: Magnific)

Artificial IntelligenceJun 17, 2026

Why SpaceX is spending $60 billion to acquire AI coding startup Cursor

SpaceX acquired ‌xAI in February in a deal that valued the AI startup at $250 billion, giving the ‌aerospace company greater flexibility to restructure xAI's capital. (Image: Reuters)

TechJun 17, 2026

June Pixel Drop brings AI video tools, smarter multitasking, and Android 17

Google's June Pixel Drop adds new AI-powered creative tools, including video generation, music creation and advanced photo editing features powered by Gemini.(Image: Google)

TechJun 17, 2026

Gmail’s AI summaries are now available globally: Here’s how to turn them off

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ScienceJun 17, 2026

Europe’s Ariane 6 prepares for heaviest-ever Ariane launch with 36 Amazon Leo satellites

An Ariane 6 rocket stands on the launch pad in French Guiana ahead of a mission carrying 36 Amazon Leo internet satellites into low-Earth orbit. (Image: X/ESA)

GamingJun 17, 2026

Roblox rolls out age-based Kids and Select Accounts globally, including India

Roblox has launched new Kids and Select account experiences worldwide, introducing age-based protections and expanded parental controls for younger users. (Image: Roblox)

TechJun 17, 2026

Microsoft expands Copilot Cowork with pay-as-you-go pricing, explores cheaper AI models

Microsoft has said companies using Copilot Cowork will now pay based on how much compute and AI processing they consume. (Image: Microsoft)

ScienceJun 17, 2026

It explodes, kills the threat, then dies: Scientists discover new cells that act like biological bombs

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Artificial IntelligenceJun 17, 2026

Anthropic pauses token-based pricing for Claude Agent SDK amid concerns over AI usage costs

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TechJun 17, 2026

Meta announces new features to Threads as platform reaches 500 million monthly users

New community hubs, custom icons and feed controls are among the latest additions coming to Threads. (Image: Meta Newsroom)

TechJun 17, 2026

Snap unveils SPECS AR glasses, betting on a future beyond smartphones

Snap's new SPECS AR glasses feature built-in displays, hand tracking, artificial intelligence tools and spatial computing capabilities without requiring a connected smartphone. (Image: Snap)

Artificial IntelligenceJun 17, 2026

ChatGPT market share falls below 50% for first time, but remains top AI assistant: Report

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TechJun 17, 2026

Google Earth’s flight simulator lands on the web; here’s how to take off

Google Earth's flight simulator is now available through web browsers, allowing users to explore cities, landmarks and landscapes from the cockpit of a virtual aircraft. (Image: Google Earth)

TechJun 16, 2026

Astronomers just found a ‘stellar Rosetta Stone’ that could finally decode deep space’s weirdest signals

The discovery is important because only about a dozen long-period radio transients have been identified so far, and their origin remains one of astronomy’s newest mysteries. (Image for representation: Goggle Nano banana)

TechnologyJun 16, 2026

How a Kochi dentist built an online professional network years before LinkedIn

Long before professional networking and telemedicine became mainstream, Dr Benosh Haris was experimenting with an online platform for dentists from a small clinic in Kochi. (Express Image)

TechJun 16, 2026

X back online after brief downtime, marking second outage in less than 24 hours

The government has raised concerns over the misuse of the platform’s AI tool, Grok.

TechJun 16, 2026

Tech updates (June 16, 2026): Nord Buds 4, Redmi’s Turbo, 5G subscription growth, more

une 16, 2026, saw Xiaomi launch the REDMI Turbo 5, OnePlus unveil the Nord Buds 4, Lyne and URBN introduce new power banks, and Ericsson project India’s 5G base to cross 1.1 billion by 2031.

TechJun 16, 2026

Adobe introduces new Creative Cloud features to streamline photo, video and design workflows

Adobe has introduced new AI-powered features across Creative Cloud applications, including Lightroom, Premiere Pro, Photoshop and Illustrator. (Image: Adobe Blog)

TechJun 16, 2026

Why Fox is buying Roku for $22 billion and what it means for streaming

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Tech ReviewsJun 16, 2026

Sennheiser HD 480 Pro Plus review: Closed-back corded headphones are perfect for podcast professionals

For casual listeners without a headphone amplifier, the HD 480 Pro Plus will sound flat. (Image credit: Anuj Bhatia/Indian Express)

ScienceJun 16, 2026

What is Helium-3, the $2,000/litre rare gas sparking a race to mine the Moon?

According to samples collected during Nasa's Apollo missions, helium-3 is found in greater quantities in the topmost layer of the Moon, called the regolith (Image: wikimedia commons)

Artificial IntelligenceJun 16, 2026

Anthropic and US govt officials hold talks as AI export controls remain in place

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TechJun 16, 2026

Why you might have to wait until 2027 to buy standard iPhone 18

Apple is reportedly considering a major change to its iPhone release strategy, with premium iPhone 18 models and a foldable iPhone expected to take centre stage in 2026. (Image: X/Saurav)

TechJun 16, 2026

This open-source macOS app aims to simplify USB-C cable confusion

A macOS app designed to help users understand USB-C cable charging, speed, and display capabilities. (Image for representation: Magnific)

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