Author: ET Online

China has introduced a deep-sea cable-cutting device capable of slicing through fortified underwater communication lines at record depths. Developed by state-backed researchers, the tool can operate at 4,000 metres, twice the range of current infrastructure. While officially intended for civilian use, its dual-use potential raises alarm over the security of global undersea networks. Experts warn that such technology could be exploited in geopolitical conflicts, particularly in regions like Taiwan and Guam.

A shocking video from Woorabinda, Queensland, shows children using a dead black-headed python as a skipping rope while an adult records the act. The footage, which went viral, has sparked outrage and prompted an investigation by the Department of Environment, Tourism, Science, and Innovation. Authorities have condemned the incident, urging the public to respect wildlife and report such cases. Black-headed pythons are a protected species under Australian law, and harming them can result in fines up to $12,615.

Taylor Swift faced boos during the Super Bowl match between the Eagles and Chiefs. Despite reactions on social media and comments from President Trump, Williams supported Swift. This incident intensified the ongoing tension between Swift and Trump, surfacing varying fan sentiments.

Uttar Pradesh: Kashi Vishwanath Temple introduces 11 minutes and 50 seconds virtual reality Darshan for devotees. In a groundbreaking development, devotees at Baba Kashi Vishwanath temple can now experience darshan not just physically, but virtually. Among the twelve Jyotirlingas, Kashi Vishwanath attracts worshippers from across the globe.

NASA has debunked rumours about an "internet apocalypse" caused by solar storms, that could disrupt global connectivity for months. While a severe solar storm is unlikely, its potential economic impact in the US alone could be $11bn per day. Computer science professor Sangeetha Abdu Jyothi, author of the paper 'Solar Superstorms: Planning for an Internet Apocalypse,' has said that such events have not been experienced before, so the response of infrastructure to such events remains unknown.

Indian billionaire Anil Agarwal recently used virtual reality (VR) to visualise the capabilities of technological advancements. The founder of Vedanta Resources wore VR goggles and was transported to a high-tech city in which flying cars, vertical gardens and solar panels featured prominently.