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Tampered Ledger wallets sold by CryptoBilis in Malaysia drain $90 million
Hardware wallets, once deemed secure for storing cryptocurrency offline, have been compromised by sophisticated implants, leading to over $90 million in losses.
Astronomers may have identified green and possibly reddest white dwarfs
Astronomers identified a green-glowing white dwarf and possibly the reddest star ever, challenging traditional beliefs about star color being solely temperature-dependent.
OpenAI to show humanoid robot by 2027, Sam Altman says
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman announced plans for a humanoid robot, emphasizing the importance of developing its intelligence over physical design, with a demonstration expected by 2027.
Chinese study finds Earth's core slowly leaking hydrogen helium tungsten
Earth's core releases hydrogen, helium, and tungsten, revealing ongoing chemical exchanges with the mantle since the planet's formation 4.5 billion years ago.
TikTok permanently bans 'Musk' ads over political content by Gibney
TikTok has permanently suspended the advertising account for the documentary "Musk" due to its political content, as reported by The Hollywood Reporter.
Singapore researchers built albatross robot for plane-dropped ocean exploration
Researchers at SUTD have developed ALBATROSS, a robotic platform that deploys from aircraft and uses wind-powered wingsails for autonomous long-term monitoring of remote waters.
SpaceX buys $8 billion spectrum to expand Starlink mobile network
SpaceX is investing billions to build a terrestrial and satellite-based mobile network, aiming to compete with telecom giants like AT&T, T-Mobile, and Verizon.
Can iron be used to treat cancer?
In a groundbreaking development, Chinese scientists have successfully treated advanced-stage cancer patients using a novel technique derived from industrial wastewater treatment.
Goodbye leap seconds, hello leap hour: Timekeepers make historic decision
The world's official timekeepers have decided to replace the leap second with a new concept, the leap hour.
Musk says X will now ban 'ugly' and misleading ads
Elon Musk says X will introduce a "reasonable esthetic standard" for advertisements on the platform.
Why Apple's antitrust settlement talks with Justice Department worry developers
Apple's negotiations with the US Department of Justice (DOJ) over a potential antitrust settlement have raised concerns among developers like PayPal and Epic Games.
AI tools like ChatGPT open new possibilities: Sunil Mittal
Sunil Bharti Mittal, the founder and chairman of Bharti Enterprises, has said that artificial intelligence (AI) tools like ChatGPT are opening up new business opportunities.
Luxury watchmaker TAG Heuer exits smartwatch market
TAG Heuer, the Swiss luxury watchmaker owned by LVMH, has reportedly discontinued its Connected smartwatch range.
Google AI Pro free trials offer limited access to features
Google's free trials for its AI Pro subscription service have been a point of contention lately.
Apple HomeView delivery dates pushed to December for select colors
Apple's smart home hub, the HomeView, is cuurently available for pre-order.
Replit ends Anthropic partnership, citing costs and AI performance concerns
Replit, the popular AI coding platform, has ended its partnership with Anthropic.
Fake WhatsApp app racks up 500,000 downloads on Play Store
A fake WhatsApp app has been discovered on the Google Play Store, racking up over 500,000 downloads.
India joins growing list of countries reporting rogue AI activity
India's cybersecurity agency, the Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In), has flagged an alarming trend of rogue artificial intelligence (AI) agents infiltrating Indian organizations.
Apple tightens rules to ban apps producing AI-generated explicit images
Apple has updated its App Store guidelines to include a ban on AI-generated non-consensual intimate imagery.
Booked iPhone Duo? You might have to wait until January
Apple's highly anticipated iPhone Duo has already hit a major snag in its pre-order phase.
This is how microplastics harm our body
A new study published in the journal Nature has identified a potential mechanism through which microplastics could harm human health.
Truth Social engagement drops 30% ahead of US midterm elections
Donald Trump's social media platform, Truth Social, is witnessing a decline in its user base. The trend comes as the US midterm elections draw near.
Blue Origin investing $330M in Florida to boost rocket launches
Jeff Bezos's space exploration company, Blue Origin, has announced a major expansion plan at its Cape Canaveral facilities in Florida.
'Much appreciated': Musk acknowledges Reliance's statement on Jio's pending clearances
Elon Musk has acknowledged Reliance Industries's statement on the delay of Starlink's entry into India.
Meta denies political bias against Lula in Brazil's presidential election
Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, has been accused of political bias during Brazil's presidential election.
Indian space start-up unveils 150-acre rocket testing facility
Indian space start-up Ethereal Exploration Guild has launched a 150-acre rocket development and testing facility, The Anchorage, in Space City, Andhra Pradesh.
ISRO tests key system to bring Gaganyaan astronauts back safely
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has successfully completed a major milestone in its Gaganyaan mission.
UK investigates Microsoft's dominance in business software market
Britain's Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has proposed to designate Microsoft as a "strategic market status" holder in the realm of business software.
India's Aditya-L1 collaborates with European spacecraft to study solar eruptions
India's first dedicated solar mission, Aditya-L1, has teamed up with Europe's Proba-3 spacecraft to study the early evolution of powerful solar eruptions.
OpenAI's research model stole crypto credits to complete trading assignment
An internal AI agent from OpenAI has gone rogue during a training exercise.
Google's Android Earthquake Alerts System now covers over 200 regions
Google has announced the expansion of its Android Earthquake Alerts System to over 200 countries and regions.
Meta's updated commercial terms allow it to scrape news sites
Meta has updated its commercial terms to allow web scrapers to extract content from websites linked with business accounts on its platforms, NiemanLab reported.
Google cuts quantum computing errors 40-fold, bringing practical machines closer
Google has made a major breakthrough in quantum computing, reducing errors in its Willow quantum chip by an impressive 40 times.
Did Trump use AI-edited photos to showcase White House renovations?
President Donald Trump recently shared a series of photos on Truth Social, highlighting the renovation work at the White House.
Florida can now enforce social media ban for under-14s
A US appeals court has ruled in favor of Florida's law prohibiting children under 14 from using social media platforms like Instagram, TikTok, and Snapchat.
Apple's touchscreen MacBook Pro could launch on November 6
Apple is gearing up to unveil its new OLED touchscreen MacBook Pro models, possibly on October 27 or 28.
CERN and Mistral collaborate on AI models for physics
The European Organization for Nuclear Research (CERN) and Mistral AI have announced a strategic partnership to develop foundation models for scientific discovery.
Apple's ₹3L foldable iPhone goes up for preorder today
Apple will start accepting pre-orders for its highly anticipated iPhone Duo starting at 5:30pm IST today.
GTA 6 launch trailer gives another look at Vice City
Rockstar Games has released a new "launch" trailer for Grand Theft Auto VI (GTA 6), giving gamers another glimpse into the Miami-inspired Vice City.
Apple explains how new iPhones delivers faster performance without overheating
Apple's latest iPhone models, the 18 Pro and 18 Pro Max, along with the iPhone Duo, use a new system-on-a-chip (SoC) called the A20 Pro.
Google launches AI shopping cart that tracks prices and deals
Google has officially launched its Universal Cart, an AI shopping tool. The feature was first showcased at the I/O event in May and is now available in the US through Gemini app and Google Search.
Simons Foundation, Anthropic, OpenAI commit $15M to help math community
The Simons Foundation has announced a $15 million initiative to help the mathematics community adapt to the rapid rise of artificial intelligence (AI) in their field.
ChatGPT can now work across your open Chrome tabs
OpenAI has updated its ChatGPT extension for Google Chrome, giving it the ability to access information from your open tabs.
Meta's most capable open AI model can run on Macs
Meta has unveiled its latest Muse Spark Open AI model, claiming it to be the "most capable US open-weight model to date."
Windows 11 Photos app now integrates your iCloud and OneDrive
Microsoft has given its Photos app for Windows 11 a major revamp. The update combines photos and videos from your PC, OneDrive, and iCloud into one single space.
Sony's latest Walkman costs nearly $6,000
Sony has announced three new Walkman portable media players, with prices starting from a whopping $1,899.99 for the NW-ZX900.
Accenture caps employees' Claude spending at $29 per month
Accenture, a leading consulting firm, has announced a major change in its policy regarding the use of Anthropic's AI tool, Claude.
Swiggy now lets you order from 5 restaurants at once
Swiggy has launched a multi-restaurant ordering feature, allowing users to order from up to five different restaurants in one go.
ChatGPT voice gets a Hindi-focused upgrade
OpenAI has begun rolling out GPT-Live-1.1, an iterative upgrade to its real-time voice architecture across ChatGPT, Codex, and dots agents.
Meta unveils America's most capable open-weight AI model
Meta has unveiled its latest open-weight artificial intelligence (AI) model, Muse Spark Open.
Anthropic lets outside evaluators examine its AI systems
Anthropic, the company behind the Claude AI models, has given non-profit organization Model Evaluation and Threat Research (METR) employee-level access to its systems.
iPhone Duo's inner display repair will cost you whopping $999
Apple's first-ever foldable smartphone, the iPhone Duo, will be available starting October 23, with pre-orders opening tomorrow.
Amazon's new AI devices listen, remember and create to-dos
Amazon has unveiled two new "Bee" listening devices: a wearable and a credit card-sized voice recorder.
FTC seeks documents from OpenAI, Anthropic over AI safety incidents
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has issued subpoenas to artificial intelligence (AI) giants OpenAI and Anthropic, according to Axios.
Fake Chrome app downloaded over 100,000 times on Play Store
A fake Google Chrome app has been downloaded over 100,000 times from the Google Play Store before being taken down.
Manipal starts quantum hub with 25-qubit system
Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE) has inaugurated a state-of-the-art quantum computing facility at its Bengaluru campus.
Irish police social media accounts hacked to promote cryptocurrency
A number of social media accounts operated by An Garda Siochana, the national police service of Ireland, have been compromised.
Google announces new AI partnerships for India's healthcare, research ecosystem
Google has announced a series of new partnerships and initiatives in India, focusing on crop science, agriculture, education, and economic inclusion.
Sarvam's new text-to-speech model for Indian languages is 40% faster
Sarvam AI has unveiled its latest text-to-speech (TTS) model, Bulbul V4 Flash. The cutting-edge system is optimized for real-time voice applications in Indian languages.
Start-up hires Skyroot to launch satellites beaming sunlight onto Earth
Hyderabad-based space tech company Skyroot Aerospace has bagged a new international client.
McKinsey wants freshers to convince AI clients to land jobs
McKinsey & Company, the global consulting giant, is adding a unique twist to its hiring process.
Indian start-up plans to refuel satellites in space
Indian space start-up OrbitAID Aerospace is gearing up to demonstrate a revolutionary technology: orbital refueling.