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Apple A12 and A13 chips contain unpatchable 'usbliter8' bug
Paradigm Shift has unveiled "usbliter8," a Boot ROM vulnerability in Apple’s A12 and A13 chips, enabling potential iPhone jailbreaks on older models like the XS, XR, and iPhone 11.
Chinese AI gains US traction after z.AI launches GLM-5.2
Chinese open-source AI models, like z.AI's GLM-5.2, are rapidly gaining traction in the US with affordability and advanced capabilities reshaping industry dynamics.
Apple Watch SE 3 hits lowest price ever at $199
The Apple Watch SE 3, featuring an always-on display and wrist-temperature sensor, is now at its lowest price ever of $199 during this year’s Prime Day sale.
Google DeepMind and A24 partner on AI for moviemaking
Google DeepMind and indie studio A24 have teamed up to explore AI's role in filmmaking, focusing on innovative workflows while ensuring creative control remains with filmmakers.
Japanese startup Sakana launches Fugu multi model API beating rivals
Japanese startup Sakana's Fugu AI system outperformed Anthropic's Claude Fable 5 on coding and graduate-level science benchmarks, showcasing advanced capabilities in complex tasks.
Meta donates Ray-Ban smart glasses to 130,000 legally blind veterans
Meta is donating Ray-Ban AI glasses to legally blind American veterans, partnering with the Blinded Veterans Association to provide training, webinars, and in-person assistance.
Humanoid Unitree G1 kneels in Sichuan asking for donations online
A viral video from Sichuan, China, shows a Unitree G1 robot 'begging' for spare change to pay its electricity bill, using a donation plate and QR code for payments.
Study finds 63 billion tons of carbon in Arctic deltas
Beneath Arctic river deltas lies 63 billion tons of carbon, now at risk of release as rising temperatures thaw ancient permafrost, accelerating climate change.
New 'Boss scam' poses as senior executives to install malware
The Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (I4C) has alerted organisations about a cyber fraud where attackers impersonate executives to trick employees into transferring money.
Interstellar comet 3I/Atlas may be 12 billion years old
Astronomers believe interstellar comet 3I/Atlas, observed last year, could be 12 billion years old, making it potentially the oldest object seen in our solar system.
NVIDIA unveils water-saving AI data center design
NVIDIA has revealed a new Rubin generation reference design for a fully liquid-cooled data center runs hotter and saves a lot of water.
Google invests $75M in A24 to develop AI filmmaking tools
Google's DeepMind AI lab has partnered with indie film studio A24 to develop innovative movie production technologies.
IBM CEO warns AGI infra investment could lead to losses
IBM Chairman and CEO Arvind Krishna has raised doubts over the economic viability of current artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure investments.
Android 17 gives wireless earbuds a hi-fi boost
Google's latest Android 17 update comes with a major upgrade for wireless earbuds users.
What is loop engineering, AI's next big trend?
As artificial intelligence (AI) systems become more sophisticated, a new trend is emerging in the tech industry: loop engineering.
Is Nothing launching a new mid-range Phone (4b)?
Nothing, the London-based tech brand known for its novel smartphones, may be gearing up to launch a new budget-friendly phone range.
India becomes FIFA's second-biggest Instagram market
India has emerged as the second-largest market for FIFA on Instagram, according to a report by Qoruz.
AI may surpass all human intelligence in 4-5 years: Musk
Trillionaire Elon Musk has predicted that artificial intelligence (AI) could surpass the combined intelligence of all humans in four to five years.
You can now talk to Xiaowei AI assistant in WeChat
Tencent Holdings has introduced a new artificial intelligence (AI) assistant, Xiaowei, into its super app WeChat.
5 AI tools every social media manager needs in 2026
AI tools have become indispensable for social media managers, as they simplify content creation, improve scheduling, and make performance analysis actionable.
Never miss a deal with these AI price trackers
Online shopping often requires comparing prices, waiting for discounts, and checking stock availability.
Apple plans new smart home devices: Here's what's coming
Apple's ambitious plans for home automation updates and new product launches powered by Siri AI will take a while to materialize.
AI tools that make old photos look new again
AI photo restoration provides an easy way to preserve beloved memories without requiring detailed manual editing.
Samsung signs one of OpenAI's biggest enterprise deals
Samsung Electronics is deploying OpenAI's ChatGPT Enterprise and Codex to all Samsung Electronics employees in Korea and all employees worldwide in its Device eXperience (DX) division.
How to manage email alerts
In today's fast-paced world, managing email alerts can be a daunting task.
What is Tesla's 'Megapod' AI hardware project?
Tesla has filed a trademark application for "Megapod," a modular artificial intelligence (AI) data center hardware.
Why are gamma rays emanating from Milky Way's core?
A new study has left the door open for self-annihilating dark matter to explain the gamma-ray emissions from the center of our galaxy.
Where did horses come from?
A new fossil DNA study has upended the long-held belief that horses were introduced to the Americas by Spanish conquistadors.
Skeleton of world's rarest marine mammal preserved digitally
Scientists have digitally reconstructed the skeleton of the world's most endangered marine mammal, the vaquita.
This is the world's 1st smart squid fishing robot
China has tested what it calls the world's first intelligent squid fishing robot, a revolutionary machine designed to mimic human movements and lure deep-sea creatures to the surface.
This Chinese AI system can track space hurricanes
A team of scientists led by China has developed an artificial intelligence (AI) system to detect space hurricanes.
Attention! You can't beta test GTA VI yet
Gamers eagerly awaiting the release of Grand Theft Auto VI (GTA VI) have been targeted by a new phishing scam.
AI-generated influencers are now promoting products on social media
An investigation by The Guardian has revealed that brands are now using AI-generated influencers on social media to promote their products.
'Europe 2031' scenario warns of AI divide, Europe's tech irrelevance
A speculative thought experiment, dubbed "Europe 2031," has gone viral, raising alarms about the future of artificial intelligence (AI) in Europe.
Magazine stops publishing short story prize winners over AI fiasco
Granta, a leading literary magazine, has decided to stop publishing the winning entries of the annual Commonwealth Short Story Prize.
Trump no longer sees AI firm Anthropic as security threat
US President Donald Trump has reversed his perception of AI company Anthropic, no longer viewing it as a national security threat.
Ozempic, Wegovy may lower fracture risk in diabetes patients
A recent study has found that semaglutide, the active ingredient in popular weight loss drugs Ozempic and Wegovy, may help strengthen bones in people with type 2 diabetes.
VLC creator is now building software to control robots, drones
Jean-Baptiste Kempf, the mastermind behind the popular VLC Media Player, is now focusing on a new venture in robotics.
Novo Nordisk refuses $25M ransom demand after cyberattack
Novo Nordisk, one of the world's leading pharmaceutical companies, has been targeted by a major cyberattack.
Why Apple Watch Ultra won't get the watchOS 27 update
Apple has clarified the reason behind its decision to exclude five of its popular Apple Watch models from the upcoming watchOS 27 update.
WhatsApp to bring back message animations on iOS
WhatsApp is bringing back message animations on iOS, according to WABetaInfo.
India blocks Proton VPN GM's X account amid sign-up surge
David Peterson, the General Manager of Proton VPN, has seen his X account suspended in India.
Struggling to grow your website? These AI tools can help
AI tools can take your website user engagement to a whole new level by personalizing experiences, analyzing behavior, and automating follow-up actions.
Deepinder Goyal's Temple unveils biomarker measuring cost of being alive
Deepinder Goyal has announced a breakthrough in health and fitness wearables with his start-up Temple.
Keep your home organized with these AI tools
AI tools are changing how we organize household items by using technology to provide efficient storage solutions.
These AI tools can simplify meal preparation
In today's fast-paced world, cooking efficiently without compromising on taste or nutrition is a challenge many of us face.
Stressed out? These AI tools can make life easier
In today's fast-paced world, it is imperative to manage stress effectively to maintain mental well-being.
Career confusion? Let AI guide you
Using AI to create personalized career development plans can make career growth more focused, practical, and data-driven.
These AI tools make wardrobe organization easier
Organizing a wardrobe can be a daunting task, but with the help of these AI tools, it becomes much simpler.
Generate fresh ideas in minutes using these AI tools
In creative brainstorming, leveraging artificial intelligence can enhance productivity and idea generation.
How to use AI for personalized workout sessions
AI can revolutionize home workouts by customizing routines according to individual goals, equipment at hand, fitness levels, and work schedules.