January 2026

Physicists at CERN have directly observed fluid-like behaviour in the quark–gluon plasma that filled the early universe. Experiments at the Large Hadron Collider revealed wake-shaped ripples forming behind fast-moving quarks, similar to bow waves in liquids. These quark wakes confirm that the primordial “soup” of quarks and gluons behaved as a near-perfect, low-…

2025 was a big year in the smartphone industry as manufacturers finally started taking major steps to address battery anxiety. Phones now last longer than ever thanks to larger cells, quicker charging methods, and more effective chipsets. In 2026, however, Realme aims to go one step further by not just alleviating battery anxiety but doing away with the need for a pow…

NASA’s Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite has captured rare images of interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS, only the third such object ever detected. Observations from January 2026 reveal the comet rotates every 15 hours and produces sunlight-driven jets, behaving much like Solar System comets. Scientists say studying 3I/ATLAS may unlock clues about the composition and ev…

Amazon said on Tuesday it was closing its remaining bricks-and-mortar Fresh grocery stores and Go markets, despite years of effort, and said it was dropping its Amazon One biometric payment system, which scans the palm of a customer’s hand.

Moltbot, the viral open-source AI assistant formerly known as Clawdbot, has captured attention for its ability to automate tasks such as email management, flight bookings and calendar scheduling. Designed to run locally and work through messaging apps, it maintains memory and executes actions proactively. A trademark challenge from Anthropic prompted the rebrand, but …

QCY SP7 Bluetooth speaker was recently launched in India. Currently listed on the company’s online store at Rs. 5,999 and Rs. 3,999 on Flipkart, the new Bluetooth speaker offers soundbar-level performance, which is impressive for its under-Rs. 6,000 price in the country. The new Bluetooth speaker, owing to its 40W total output, has a loud soundscape. It has a ba…