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DRDO offers paid internship opportunity to UG, PG students, check stipend, selection process here

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DRDO offers paid internship opportunity to UG, PG students, check stipend, selection process here Published on: Jul 10, 2026 02:37 PM IST .                       Defence Metallurgical Research Laboratory, DRDO are offering paid internship opportunities to UG and PG students. The paid internship scheme is for a period of 6 months for final-year students pursuing under-graduation (BE/BTech) or post-graduation (ME/MTech/MSc) in engineering/science. The registration process for the internship offer will close on July 15, 2026. The certificate will be given only to those who have successfully completed the internship period. Eligibility Criteria Pursuing Graduates in Engineering in the specified disciplines with a minimum CGPA of 7.0 (on a scale of 10) in all previous semesters, and Pursuing Post Graduates in Engineering or Science should have 70% mark in the 1st Year exam. Students must be enrolled for a ful...

Robotics and Smart Gadgets Drive the Next Wave of Technology in 2026

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Robotics and Smart Gadgets Drive  the Next Wave of Technology in 2026 .                  AI chips, robotics, and accelerated computing. Technology is evolving faster than ever, and robotics combined with smart gadgets is leading this transformation. From intelligent home assistants to autonomous industrial robots, these innovations are changing how people live, work, travel, and communicate. In 2026, artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning, and advanced sensors have made robots and connected devices more capable, efficient, and accessible than ever before. Businesses across industries are investing heavily in robotics to improve productivity, reduce costs, and enhance safety. At the same time, consumers are embracing smart gadgets that make everyday life more convenient. Whether it's a smartwatch that monitors your health, a robot vacuum that cleans your home, or an AI-powered assistant that manages your schedule, smar...

Hardwiring the Social Contract: Inside Meta's War on Smart Glasses Tampering

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Hardwiring the Social Contract: Inside Meta's War on Smart Glasses Tampering By Monu Gupta Published: July 10, 2026   Introduction: Privacy Becomes Hardware The small, white light on the front frame of Meta's smart glasses used to be a simple design feature. Today, it has become a critical privacy safeguard. Meta has introduced a mandatory firmware update that permanently links the camera to the LED recording indicator. If the glasses detect that the LED has been blocked, removed, or tampered with, the camera automatically stops working. This marks a major shift from software-based privacy policies to hardware-enforced security. The $60 "Stealth Mode" Loophole Smart glasses are becoming increasingly popular, but privacy concerns remain one of the biggest obstacles to mainstream adoption. Unlike smartphones, smart glasses can record from a natural first-person perspective without attracting much attention. To address this concern, Meta introduced a small LE...

OpenAI Greenlights Launch of Its Most Advanced GPT Model After Safety Review (2026)

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OpenAI Greenlights Launch for Its Most Advanced GPT Model After Government Safety Review By Monu Gupta Published: July 10, 2026                                                     sources link Artificial Intelligence is evolving faster than ever, and OpenAI has once again become the center of attention. After months of safety evaluations and regulatory discussions, OpenAI has reportedly received approval to move forward with the launch of its most advanced GPT model. The delay was linked to government safety reviews focused on national security, misuse risks, and the growing impact of frontier AI technologies. The approval marks another major milestone in the global AI race. As governments around the world try to balance innovation with public safety, companies developing advanced AI systems are facing increasing scrutiny. This latest development ...

Tech Horizons: The Ultimate News Roundup

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Tech Horizons: The Ultimate News Roundup ​ By Author: Monu Gupta Published: July 9, 2026 ​Welcome back, tech enthusiasts! Today, we are diving into a massive wave of breakthroughs shaking up the digital and physical worlds. From humanoids stepping onto factory floors to trillion-dollar space IPOs, here are the top 8 tech news stories you need to know today. ​1. Humanoid Robots Move from Prototypes to the Real World                               International Federation of Robotics Bh​The International Federation of Robotics (IFR) reports that 2026 is officially the year humanoid robots cross the line from cool laboratory experiments to actual factory floor deployment. Driven by severe labor gaps, major automotive and warehousing industries are testing humanoids for high-precision tasks, pushing the limits of human-level dexterity. ​2. "Agentic AI" Emerges as the Top Robotics Trend ...

judge-approves-elon-musk-settlement-with-us-sec-over-twitter-disclosures-2026-07-08

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  US judge approves  Elon Musk settlement with SEC despite misgivings, 'red flags' By Monu gupta July 9, 2026 1:36 AM GMT+5:30 Updated 8 hours ago Elon Musk walks to attend the trial in his lawsuit over OpenAI for-profit conversion at a federal courthouse, in Oakland, California, U.S., April 29, 2026. REUTERS/Manuel Orbegozo/File Photo Purchase Licensing Rights , opens new tab Summary Settlement requires Musk's trust to pay $1.5 million Judge questions if SEC did enough to hold Musk accountable SEC said Musk saved $150 million by delaying disclosure of Twitter purchases SEC declines to comment, Musk's lawyers not available to comment July 8 (Reuters) - A federal judge on Wednesday approved the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission's settlement with Elon Musk over his ‌purchase of Twitter shares, despite expressing "significant misgivings" about the "red flags" the accord raised. U.S. District Judge Sparkle Sooknanan in Washington, D.C., said ...