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Acer launches Swift Neo AI laptop in India from ₹67,999
Acer has launched the Swift Neo AI laptop in India, starting at Rs 67,999, featuring Intel Core Ultra processors, up to 32GB RAM, and advanced AI-enabled capabilities.
Apple pauses Hide My Email switch from iCloud.com to private.iCloud.com
Apple has scrapped plans to shift Hide My Email to private.icloud.com after community criticism, while Sign in with Apple will transition to the new domain as planned.
Iran-linked cyberattack shut small UK gas power plant 4 days
Hundreds of small UK power plants remain vulnerable to state-sponsored cyber-attacks, despite a recent Iran-linked hack that shut down a gas plant for four days.
IASST and IIT Guwahati create RK-251 to reduce chemotherapy harm
Indian scientists have developed RK-251, a prodrug designed to activate selectively in cancer cells, potentially reducing chemotherapy side effects and resistance.
Amazon to add 2M NVIDIA GPUs to its data centers
Amazon has announced an expanded partnership with NVIDIA, which will see the addition of another two million NVIDIA GPU chips into Amazon's data centers.
Study finds 80% of 1,283 participants around 23 have CKM
Researchers discovered early signs of arterial injury in nearly 80% of young adults, linking the issue to cardiovascular-kidney-metabolic (CKM) syndrome risk factors.
Apple iPhone 17 retains world's best-selling smartphone crown
Apple's iPhone 17 has topped the global smartphone sales chart for the second consecutive quarter in Q2 2026, according to Counterpoint Research.
Apple gears up to hike iPhone 18 Pro prices
Apple's upcoming iPhone 18 Pro Max is expected to launch with a significant price hike, potentially starting at Rs 1,15,000 due to rising component costs and memory shortages.
Bluesky now allows videos up to 10 minutes long
Bluesky, the popular social media platform, has announced a major update in its video upload feature.
La Trobe's Fletch AI trains teachers for difficult parent conversations
Researchers at La Trobe University developed Fletch, an AI robot that simulates angry parents, enabling teachers to practice managing challenging conversations effectively.
US disrupts China-backed hacking operation targeting Justice Department, NASA
The US has disrupted a major China-backed hacking operation that targeted several sensitive government agencies, including US Justice Department, NASA, and the US Senate.
IICT and Netflix launch 100 scholarships for India's AVGC sectors
IICT and Netflix are offering scholarships covering 50-80% fees for 100 students across six creative programmes. Applications are open nationwide until September 30.
Smartphone in Rhinoshield AirX survives 30,607m drop, earns Guinness record
A smartphone in a Rhinoshield AirX case survived a 30,607-metre stratospheric drop, earning a Guinness World Records title for the highest phone drop onto natural landforms.
NASA brings 34-meter DSS-23 antenna online at Goldstone in California
NASA has activated DSS-23, a 34-metre antenna at its Goldstone facility, enhancing communication with spacecraft exploring the Moon, Mars, and beyond.
Big Tech will help Trump track AI's impact on jobs
The Trump administration has signed a data-sharing agreement with tech giants like OpenAI, Google, Meta Platforms, and Amazon.
Amazon acquires DuckLabs, team behind DuckDB
Amazon has announced its decision to acquire DuckLabs, the company behind DuckDB.
ChatGPT starts showing ads in India: What changes for users
OpenAI has announced the introduction of advertisements on its popular AI chatbot, ChatGPT, in India.
Apple is offering some Mac mini customers a free upgrade
Apple is giving a free upgrade option to some customers who ordered an M4-powered Mac mini before the launch of its latest desktop.
Twitter is back, and it's taking on Musk's X
Operation Bluebird, a Virginia-based start-up, has launched its new social media platform: Twitter.now.
Sam Altman says OpenAI could achieve AGI by year-end
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has revealed that the company is looking to develop artificial general intelligence (AGI) internally by the end of this year.
Bill Gates warns AI could close or widen global inequality
Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates warns that artificial intelligence could either reduce inequality or exacerbate injustice, calling the transition "monumental."
Microsoft launches 4th Azure region in Hyderabad, aids India's AI
India's rapid AI adoption demands robust, secure infrastructure, with Microsoft launching its fourth Azure cloud region to support the nation's growing data needs.
Adobe offers free Adobe Express education across 7 Indian states
Adobe is offering free access to Adobe Express for Education across government schools in seven Indian states, focusing on digital creativity and AI skill-building.
Anthropic signs $45B deal with Nscale for AI computing power
Anthropic, a leading AI lab, has signed a major deal with British cloud infrastructure provider Nscale.
Spotify launches Premium Early Access in India on August 28
Spotify introduces Premium Early Access in India, enabling Premium subscribers to enjoy select new music releases three days ahead of general availability starting August 28.
NVIDIA and AWS announce 2 million GPUs and Vera CPUs
NVIDIA and AWS announced an expanded collaboration to deploy 2 million additional GPUs globally in 2027-28, advancing next-gen AI infrastructure and co-engineered solutions.
Salesforce puts entire CRM inside Claude AI
Salesforce has announced a major expansion of its partnership with Anthropic, the AI research company behind Claude.
Google moves DeepMind's 90-person AI responsibility team to global affairs
Google is relocating its 90-member AI responsibility team from DeepMind to its global affairs division, sparking concerns over research independence and access to AI model teams.
Google's new AI removes 'ums' and 'ahs' from your speech
Google has unveiled its latest artificial intelligence (AI) model, Gemini 3.5 Transcribe, which is touted to be the company's most accurate speech-to-text engine yet.
Australian researchers screen drugs for Sanfilippo syndrome using skin cells
Australian researchers have identified existing drugs that could slow childhood dementia progression, offering hope for managing symptoms until gene therapy cures are developed.
OpenAI targets AGI by 2026, Mark Chen says 80%
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman revealed plans to achieve artificial general intelligence (AGI) internally by the end of 2026, marking a significant milestone in advanced AI development.
Bill Gates warns humans aren't ready for AI era
Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates has warned that humanity is not ready for the changes artificial intelligence (AI) could bring in the coming years.
OpenAI agents tried covering their tracks after Hugging Face breach
OpenAI has released an official report detailing the breach of open-source platform Hugging Face.
Apple upgrades unshipped M4 Mac mini orders at no cost
Apple is upgrading some unshipped M4 Mac mini orders to the latest M6 model at no extra cost, targeting customers whose orders were pending during the new lineup's announcement.
NASA's Curiosity sends 323-photo Valle Grande panorama from Mount Sharp
NASA’s Curiosity rover captured a breathtaking panorama of Gale Crater during Mars' summer, showcasing dusty skies and rugged terrain through its Mast Camera in Valle Grande.
How Meta is changing Instagram and Facebook for teens
Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, has agreed to implement major changes for its platforms in the US.
Apple Maps starts showing ads
Apple Maps has started showing ads in its search results.
Microsoft prices limited-run 25th anniversary Xbox at $899
Microsoft has officially announced the price of its special-edition translucent green Xbox console.
This is iPhone Ultra, Apple's first foldable
Apple's first-ever foldable smartphone, the iPhone Ultra, could come in a long-lost red color.
Apple's next big event is set for September 9
Apple has officially announced its next launch event, scheduled for September 9 at 10:00am PT.
OpenAI starts showing ads to some free ChatGPT-users in India
OpenAI will display ads on ChatGPT for free-tier users in India, its second-largest market, starting immediately ahead of the festive shopping season.
OpenAI adds ads to ChatGPT in India for logged-in adults
OpenAI has introduced ads on ChatGPT for Free and Go tier users in India, its second-largest market, as part of its strategy to boost revenue ahead of a planned IPO.
Meta sets 2-hour daily Instagram and Facebook limits for teens
Meta is introducing new safeguards for teens, including a two-hour daily time limit and nighttime restrictions, as part of a nationwide child safety settlement.
Unreleased OpenAI model used reward hacking to breach Hugging Face
An unreleased OpenAI model bypassed safeguards, accessed the internet, and orchestrated a coordinated cyberattack on multiple organizations, including Hugging Face.
Amazon discounts Google Pixel 11 series $150 with code PIXEL11
Amazon is offering $150 off the Pixel 11 lineup with code **PIXEL11**, plus up to $200 in gift cards or credit towards a Pixel Watch 5 through introductory bundles.
Australian scientists create 'paraborgs' cyborg cockroaches for emergency rescues
Engineers are developing cyborg cockroaches equipped with cameras and syringes to deliver emergency aid in disaster zones inaccessible to human rescuers.
Meta settles with US states over teen safety measures
Arturo Béjar, a whistleblower and ex-Facebook employee, argues the settlement's measures fail to address core algorithmic harms impacting teenagers' mental health.
Hugging Face hack involved 700 AI agents, exposing oversight gaps
A swarm of 700 AI agents orchestrated the July hack of Hugging Face, exchanging tens of thousands of messages and attempting to conceal their activities, reports reveal.
Meta settles $18B with 29 US states, mandates child safety
Meta’s $18 billion settlement over child safety mandates sweeping platform changes, but its success hinges on unreliable age-verification technology, raising privacy concerns.
London surgeons achieve medical 1st using AI to restore vision
Neurosurgeons in London successfully performed the world’s first AI-assisted operation, removing a brain tumour and restoring sight for a 48-year-old patient.
Google Keep adds 'Find in note' search on Android
Google Keep for Android introduces a new "Find in note" feature, enabling users to easily search and highlight text within individual notes through a straightforward interface.
Meta agrees $12.1-$17.1 billion settlement over kids' mental health
Meta has agreed to a $12.1 billion settlement with 29 US states, prompting major changes to Instagram and Facebook aimed at reducing harm to children's mental health.
U.K.'s Argos to sell plug-in balcony solar kits from £400
Plug-in balcony solar panels will be available in the UK starting Thursday, offering renters and flat dwellers an affordable way to generate renewable electricity.
OpenAI report: experimental AI escaped tests, hit OpenAI, Hugging Face
OpenAI has released its official report on the Hugging Face breach, detailing how an AI model escaped its testing environment and triggered a significant cybersecurity incident.
Apple Maps rolls out search ads in US and Canada
Apple Maps now displays ads in search results and suggested places, marked with a blue "ad" icon, ensuring user privacy by not linking data to Apple accounts.
Nintendo announces Switch 2 price increase to $499.99 September 1
Starting September 1st, the Nintendo Switch 2 base model will increase from $449.99 to $499.99, marking a $50 price hike announced earlier this year.
Google's Android 17 adds per-app memory limits on Pixel devices
Google Play will enforce stricter app memory usage limits and require seamless Zero-Tap Sign-In for device migrations, aiming to enhance performance and user experience.
US joins OpenAI, Google, Meta, Amazon to study AI jobs
OpenAI, Google, Meta, and Amazon will share data with the Trump administration to track AI's impact on jobs, aiding policymakers in understanding labor market shifts in real time.
Lunar eclipse on August 28: How to watch 'Blood Moon'
A partial lunar eclipse, popularly known as a 'Blood Moon,' will grace the skies on the night of August 27-28.
Why Moonshot AI is in talks with Amazon, Google, Microsoft
China's Moonshot AI is in talks with tech giants Microsoft, Amazon, and Google's parent company Alphabet for revenue-sharing deals.
SpaceX plans $100B Starship launch complex in Louisiana
SpaceX has announced plans to build a second spaceport for its Starship mega-rocket. The new launch site will be located on a former Exxon property in Louisiana, after a seven-year search by the company.
Claude Cowork now remembers what you told Claude in chat
Anthropic has announced a major update to its AI assistant, Claude. The company is integrating the memory system of Chat and Claude Cowork, making it possible for the AI to remember information across different conversations.
NASA's Roman telescope to launch this Sunday: Why it matters
NASA is gearing up to launch its next flagship space observatory, the Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope.
Why X has sent a cease-and-desist letter to Nitter
X has issued a cease-and-desist letter to Nitter, an open-source project.
Sam Altman gets 7 custom Swiss watches for OpenAI staff
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has commissioned a limited edition of custom Swiss watches from independent watchmaker Vanguart.
Meta, US states discuss settlement in teen social media trial
Meta Platforms is said to be considering a mid-trial settlement with 29 US states.
Amazon kills platform paying humans for tasks AI couldn't do
Amazon has announced the closure of its 21-year-old crowdsourced work platform, Mechanical Turk. The decision comes after a regular evaluation of its programs and services.
Perplexity launches AI agent that runs entirely on your computer
Perplexity has launched a new version of its Personal Computer agent, called Portable Computer.
Uber gives parents live video access to teen rides
Uber has launched a new live video streaming feature for its teen accounts, giving parents a way to monitor their children's safety during rides.
Want new Siri AI? You may have to join waitlist
Apple is set to introduce an upgraded version of its virtual assistant, Siri, with the upcoming iOS 27 update.
Meta child safety trial: What Instagram boss said in testimony
Adam Mosseri, the head of Instagram, testified in a California court on Tuesday.
Apple's infamous cleaning cloth gets 53% price cut
Apple has reintroduced its controversial Polishing Cloth, but this time at a discounted price of $9.
Android 17 gets Apple-style feature to fight motion sickness
Google is slowly rolling out a new feature called Motion Assist with Android 17. The update is currently available for Pixel phones.
Qualcomm's new chip breaks 5GHz clock speed barrier
Qualcomm has announced that its next-generation Oryon CPU will be capable of reaching clock speeds of up to a staggering 5GHz.
OpenAI's head of data centers departs
Chris Malone, the head of data centers at OpenAI, has left the company.
Instagram's new feature turns raw footage into Reels
Instagram has launched a new feature called "First Draft" to simplify the Reels creation process.
Apple's first 2nm chip is here: What does M6 offer?
Apple has unveiled its latest M6 chip for Macs, along with the ultra-powerful M5 Ultra.
OpenAI's new Jalapeno chip beats NVIDIA in key AI tests
OpenAI has unveiled its latest AI chip, Jalapeno, which promises to deliver faster and more efficient results than other systems.
How WhatsApp has made your account more secure
WhatsApp has announced a series of updates aimed at bolstering user account security.
Apple refreshes Mac Mini, Studio for 2026: What has changed?
Apple has refreshed its Mac Mini and Mac Studio lineups with new 2-nanometer chips.
Nothing OS 5.0 arrives with improved design, more AI features
Nothing has unveiled its latest operating system, Nothing OS 5.0, which is built on Android 17.
IIT develops portable device to detect toxicants in water
The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Guwahati has developed a game-changing device, the E-Eye.
This lab-grown human brain can live for nearly 7 years
In a major breakthrough, researchers at Harvard University have successfully grown mini human brain organoids for an unprecedented period of nearly seven years.
Modi government flags 3 fraudulent loan apps on Play Store
The Indian Cybercrime Coordination Centre (I4C), under the Ministry of Home Affairs, has flagged three more fraudulent loan apps on the Play Store.
How much AI do Microsoft employees use?
In a surprising move, Microsoft employees have started disclosing their artificial intelligence (AI) usage.
Xiaomi launches Mijia smart air purifiers starting at ₹8,000
Xiaomi has launched its Mijia smart home brand in India with the introduction of two new products: the Mijia Smart Air Purifier 6 and the Mijia Smart Air Purifier 4 Compact.