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Swiss team builds robotic hand that walks on fingertips
Swiss scientists have developed a robotic hand inspired by _The Addams Family_'s 'Thing,' capable of walking on its fingertips and operating independently in confined spaces.
Sony WH-1000XM6 headphones now $378 on Amazon before Black Friday
Sony has reduced the price of its WH-1000XM6 headphones to $378 on Amazon, offering an 18% discount ahead of Black Friday.
Skyroot Aerospace successfully tests Raman-1 thruster, boosting Vikram-1 reliability
Skyroot Aerospace successfully test-fired the Raman-1 thruster, advancing preparations for Vikram-1's second flight, scheduled around December 2026 or early January 2027.
NASA's ESCAPADE twins complete 1st powered Earth flybys toward Mars
NASA's twin ESCAPADE spacecraft executed a groundbreaking powered Earth flyby, flawlessly performing engine burns to propel them toward Mars for a September 2027 arrival.
Aditya-L1 spots solar eruption expanding unevenly, challenging symmetry assumption
India's Aditya-L1 mission has revealed an asymmetric expansion of solar eruptions, potentially enhancing predictions of solar storms that threaten Earth's technologies.
OpenAI rolls out control room blocking risky models within 35s
OpenAI has introduced Control Room, a centralized system designed to halt AI model output within 35 seconds when safety or security concerns arise.
OpenAI introduces Control Room to halt models within 35 seconds
OpenAI has developed Control Room, a system that can halt AI models within 35 seconds to prevent them from going rogue during research experiments.
OpenAI offers eligible Indian ChatGPT-Go users ₹99 3-month renewal
OpenAI is providing eligible Indian users a chance to continue their ChatGPT Go subscription at a discounted rate of Rs 99 per month for three months.
Anthropic's Claude Fable 5.2 builds prototype OS with 1,000+ agents
Anthropic's Claude Fable 5.2 created a functional prototype operating system in eight days, utilizing over 1,000 AI agents to write, test, and review code.
SpaceX's Starship to fly over India on November 14
SpaceX's mega-rocket, Starship, will be flying over parts of India several times during its upcoming test flight.
Consuming Ozempic and Wegovy might cause vision loss, says FDA
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a warning about the risk of permanent vision loss associated with popular weight-loss drugs such as Ozempic and Wegovy.
Australia to set up AI safety regulator after OpenAI breach
Australia has announced plans to set up a dedicated artificial intelligence (AI) safety regulator.
Shocker! China's Moonshot has access to top NVIDIA AI chips
Moonshot AI, one of China's leading artificial intelligence (AI) companies, has accessed some of the most advanced chips from NVIDIA, as per Bloomberg.
Google adds weekly insights to Android Digital Wellbeing with AI
Google is reportedly updating Android's Digital Wellbeing tool with a new feature called Weekly Insights, integrating AI-generated summaries and deeper Gemini AI integration.
Google adds Maps to AI studio for integrated location features
Google has integrated Google Maps Platform into AI Studio, enabling developers to build interactive maps and route-planning apps directly within the development environment.
Caltech robot funded by DARPA assembles antenna support in orbit
A Caltech-designed robot, funded by DARPA, has autonomously assembled a truss for an antenna in orbit, marking the first instance of robotic space construction.
SpaceX to try dual-stage recovery on 15th Starship November 14
SpaceX's Starship is set for a challenging test flight, aiming to fly over India multiple times and attempt the first-ever catch of its upper stage.
Humanoid robot Qestr quits Antarctic Ice Ultra after 3 kilometers
Qestr, a humanoid robot, joined 25 runners in an Antarctic marathon but quit after 3 km due to its battery running out in the extreme cold.
Elon Musk backs Larry Page as Google tests AI chips
Elon Musk endorses Larry Page's prediction that 99.999% of computing capacity will move to space, citing regulatory challenges and technological advancements as driving factors.
NASA's Perseverance detects chromium-bearing corundum on Mars with SuperCam
NASA's Perseverance rover has detected chromium-bearing corundum on Mars, suggesting the presence of tiny ruby crystals beneath its surface.
IIT Roorkee opens 6-week AI winter program December 14, 2026
IIT Roorkee is offering a six-week online winter training and internship program in AI, open to undergraduate and postgraduate students. Apply by November 30, 2026.
Vivo testing smartphone with 11,970mAh battery, China leaks
Vivo is reportedly testing a smartphone with a 12,000mAh battery, according to a leak from China. The company is also exploring high-capacity batteries for future devices.
Otter.ai rolls out live meeting transcription in 31 languages
Otter.ai now supports 31 languages, enabling seamless transcription as speakers switch languages during meetings, enhancing accessibility for international teams.
DRDO invites Indian developers to co develop acoustic drone detection
DRDO seeks Indian partners to co-develop an AI-powered Acoustic-based Drone Detection System, enhancing counter-unmanned aerial vehicle defences with passive sound technology.
Smuggling exposes China accessing NVIDIA chips despite US export bans
China circumvents US export controls on Nvidia's advanced AI chips through smuggling and renting computing power from data centers in third countries.
MIT and University of British Columbia build WorldParticle AI simulator
MIT researchers have developed WorldParticle, an AI model that simulates material behavior, achieving speeds 100 times faster than traditional numerical simulators.
TCS Tech Days trains 23,000 students in AI, cybersecurity, cloud
TCS Tech Days has involved 23,000 students across 50 institutions, offering hands-on experience in AI through masterclasses and hackathons led by industry experts.
XRP Ledger proposes free quantum resistant keys in 2027 roadmap
The XRP Ledger Foundation is implementing a plan to protect user accounts from quantum threats, allowing users to add a quantum-resistant key without incurring extra fees.
Stanford review finds generative AI homework use can harm learning
Stanford researchers find that while AI aids understanding and skill practice, reliance on it for assignments may hinder actual learning by replacing independent thinking.
Meta reveals how much Muse will cost you in India
Meta has set the subscription prices for its popular AI agent, Muse, in India.
Why NVIDIA's South Korea AI event went into disarray
NVIDIA hosted an AI partnership event in Seoul yesterday, but the absence of Madison Huang, a senior director and daughter of CEO Jensen Huang, created a stir.
Google rolls out specialized AI chips to take on NVIDIA
Google is releasing two new versions of its tensor processing units (TPUs), custom-made semiconductors designed to develop and run artificial intelligence (AI) software.
Meet Muse Ember, Meta's lightest and most cost-efficient AI model
Meta's Superintelligence Lab has unveiled a new artificial intelligence (AI) model called Muse Ember.
Anthropic's new Mythos and Fable AI models are here
Anthropic has unveiled the latest versions of its advanced AI models, Mythos 5.2 and Fable 5.2.
Diraq unveils world's 1st commercial 8-qubit field test in Sydney
Quantum computers, like those developed by Australian startup Diraq, promise to reduce the massive energy demands of AI data centres by efficiently handling complex calculations.
FDA approves Sunharbo to lower repeat stroke risk and bleeding
The FDA has approved Sunharbo, a new blood thinner from Bayer, which reduces the risk of repeat strokes without significantly increasing bleeding risk.
Anthropic unveils Claude Fable 5.2 and Mythos 5.2, boosting coding
Anthropic has unveiled Claude Fable 5.2 and Mythos 5.2, offering enhanced coding, reasoning, and visual understanding to compete with Google's Gemini 4 Carbon.
Google launches TPU 8tx made with AMD and 8i Max
Google, in collaboration with AMD, has introduced new specialised Tensor Processing Units to challenge Nvidia's dominance in the AI chip market.
CSIR-CCMB finds new TB drug targets that could aid India
Scientists at CSIR-CCMB have discovered critical weaknesses in Mycobacterium tuberculosis, potentially paving the way for new treatments against drug-resistant TB.
Google requires schools enable Gemini in Classroom to keep Search
Google's new policy requires schools to accept both AI tools and Search access, sparking debate over children's safety as schools face an all-or-nothing choice.
Australia mandates immediate incident reporting for AI after OpenAI breach
Australia plans to mandate immediate reporting of AI incidents following an OpenAI breach, aiming to prevent future rogue activities by artificial intelligence systems.
IIT Hyderabad launches 3-month online FDE AI program December 5
IIT Hyderabad is launching a three-month online programme in Forward Deployed Engineering on December 5, focusing on practical AI applications for professionals.
CERN observes ultra rare B_d particle decay matching Standard Model
Physicists at CERN's LHCb experiment have detected evidence of a particle decay occurring once in approximately 10 billion beauty particle decays, marking a significant milestone.
UCF study finds Alzheimer's genetic changes affect movement before memory
New research suggests that genetic mutations linked to Alzheimer's can affect muscle movement nerves, potentially providing early warning signs before cognitive symptoms appear.
AI bots are bypassing CAPTCHAs, alarming Indian banks and e-commerce
Indian organisations are increasingly anxious as traditional CAPTCHA methods fail to distinguish between human users and AI bots, raising concerns about digital security breaches.
Google launches 'Knowledge work' antigravity interface beyond software engineering
Google Antigravity now features a "Knowledge Work" user experience, expanding its utility beyond coding to support tasks like research, data analysis, and document drafting.
Google releases November 2026 Android update with cross-device age ranges
The November 2026 Google System Updates introduce new features for developers and users, enhancing device performance, connectivity, and security across various platforms.
Anthropic launches Claude Fable 5.2 and Mythos 5.2, 30% faster
Anthropic has introduced Claude Fable 5.2 and Claude Mythos 5.2, offering faster performance and lower pricing, as it prepares for its upcoming initial public offering (IPO).
Meta launches Muse Ember AI for coding and document parsing
Meta has unveiled Muse Ember, its smallest and most efficient AI model, designed to handle repetitive tasks like tool calls and coding subtasks at a lower cost than competitors.
Study finds Haloferax volcanii thrives in Martian salty anoxic conditions
Researchers found that the extremophile _Haloferax volcanii_ can grow under Mars-like conditions, using Martian-like chemicals to power its metabolism and reproduce.
Anthropic upgrades Claude models 30% faster Fable open Mythos reserved
Anthropic released Claude Fable 5.2 and Claude Mythos 5.2, its first frontier models since CEO Dario Amodei's call to slow AI development, as it prepares for a historic IPO.
Razer unveils Hammerhead V3 Chroma earbuds with active noise cancelation
Razer has launched the Hammerhead V3 Chroma, a new pair of wired gaming earbuds with USB-C, offering zero latency and active noise cancellation for an immersive gaming experience.
2026 among four hottest years as global temperatures soar
The United Nations has warned that this year is likely to be one of the four hottest on record.
Sarvam hires former Google Cloud India head as president
Leading Indian artificial intelligence (AI) start-up, Sarvam AI, has announced the appointment of Sashikumar Sreedharan as its President and Chief Business Officer (CBO).
New drug raises hope of a lasting cure for hypertension
A new drug, baxdrostat, has shown promising results in treating high blood pressure (hypertension) by reversing a common cause of the condition.
NASA is hiring astronauts to live on Moon's surface
NASA is now accepting applications from US citizens for its astronaut program.
Google warns Australian bill could block under-18s from Gmail
Australia's proposed internet safety bill could lead to Google blocking access to its Gmail service for users under the age of 18.
Japanese retailer reports data breach affecting 7.7 million people
Iris Ohyama, a leading Japanese consumer goods manufacturer, has reported a major data breach.
After Astro flop, Amazon takes another shot at home robots
Amazon is working on a new home robot, according to CNBC's analysis of job postings.
Apple wants to make Siri more like Meta's Muse AI
Apple is reportedly working on making its virtual assistant, Siri, more proactive and capable of taking actions on behalf of users.
John Ternus pushes Craig Federighi to accelerate Apple's software development
Apple's new CEO, John Ternus, is pushing the company's software chief, Craig Federighi, to speed up the development of its artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities, Bloomberg's Mark Gurman reported.
Anthropic commits $3.4B to secure gas-fired generators for data centres
Anthropic, a prominent player in the artificial intelligence (AI) space, has signed a deal worth $3.4 billion for gas-fired generators to power its data centers.
Apple may bring ChatGPT and Claude to HomeView smart hub
Apple is reportedly looking to integrate artificial intelligence (AI) chatbots into its smart home hub, HomeView.
'Not made for India': Deepinder Goyal addresses Temple pricing concerns
Deepinder Goyal, the founder of Eternal, has responded to criticism over the pricing and claims of his company's new AI-powered wellness device, Temple.
Microsoft workers slam company's 'speed-at-all-costs' approach to AI
A group of current and former Microsoft employees have raised concerns over the company's artificial intelligence (AI) strategy.
Anthropic's AI models are improving twice as fast, report finds
Anthropic, a leading artificial intelligence (AI) research lab, is using its own AI systems to develop even more advanced ones.
US approved NVIDIA chips for Chinese firm with empty office
The US Department of Commerce's approval for NVIDIA to sell H200 AI chips to a Chinese company, New Matrix, has raised eyebrows.
US suspects NVIDIA CEO in romantic relationship with Chinese spy
The US government believes Jensen Huang, the CEO of tech giant NVIDIA, had a romantic relationship with Alice Huang, an executive at Megaspeed, Financial Times reported.
China allegedly recruited Megaspeed exec to spy on NVIDIA CEO
Alice Huang, an executive at Megaspeed, was recruited by China's intelligence agency to spy on Jensen Huang, the CEO of NVIDIA.
Apple maintains hidden list of words iPhone keyboard won't suggest
A new study has revealed that Apple's iOS maintains a "gray list" of over 4,500 phrases it won't autocomplete.
NASA is hiring new astronauts for future Artemis missions
NASA is on the lookout for new astronauts to bolster its Artemis program, which aims to establish a permanent base on the Moon.
Now learn how to pronounce 'Arattai' in messaging app itself
Zoho founder Sridhar Vembu has highlighted a new feature in the company's messaging app, Arattai.
Zomato founder apologizes to Indian doctors after controversial Temple post
Deepinder Goyal, the founder of food delivery giant Zomato, has apologized to Indian doctors after a controversial post on X.
Ordering food during train journeys? IRCTC warns against unauthorized apps
The Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) has issued a warning to passengers about the dangers of ordering food during train journeys through unauthorized websites and mobile applications.
NASA to launch nuclear-powered spacecraft to Mars by 2028: Trump
US President Donald Trump has announced plans for NASA to launch a nuclear-powered spacecraft to Mars by 2028.
Meta's AI now remembers past chats and overcomes task roadblocks
Meta has announced an upgrade to the models powering its Muse agent and Meta AI.
TikTok accused of promoting adult industry to young girls
TikTok has been accused of normalizing the sex industry by allowing "sexfluencers" to promote pornographic content on its platform.
This app lets you seek public approval before making purchases
Ahead of China's Double 11 shopping festival, a new app is making waves by encouraging shoppers to think twice before splurging.
Apple says iPhone Duo now supports over 100,000 optimized apps
Apple has announced that over 100,000 apps are now optimized for its new foldable device, the iPhone Duo.
Amazon now lets you chat with Alexa to shop online
Amazon has introduced a new feature, allowing customers to interact with its AI assistant, Alexa, through text messages.
Fox completes $22B acquisition of Roku
Fox Corporation has successfully completed its $22 billion acquisition of streaming giant Roku.
Snapchat disables 'Find Friends' feature for children in UK
Snapchat has started disabling its "Find Friends" feature by default for child users in the UK.
Samsung's 1st smart glasses open for pre-orders on November 12
Samsung's first-ever pair of smart glasses, dubbed "Intelligent Eyewear," will be available for pre-order starting November 12.
Deepinder Goyal faces backlash over ₹85,000 Temple wearable
Zomato founder Deepinder Goyal has come under fire for his latest product, the Temple fitness tracker, which is priced at ₹85,000.
Motorola's new smartphone features flagship Qualcomm chip, cutting-edge cameras
Motorola has officially launched its latest flagship smartphone, the Signature 27.
Google's Gemini Omni 1.2 Flash lets you generate longer videos
Google has launched an upgraded version of its video creation model, the Gemini Omni 1.2 Flash.
Hackers spent just $15 to steal billions from Binance
The recent hack of cryptocurrency exchange Binance, which resulted in a loss of $6.3 billion, was executed using a clever tactic.
Perplexity takes on OpenAI and Anthropic with work-focused AI agents
Perplexity, a leading player in the artificial intelligence (AI) space, has unveiled its latest innovation: work-focused AI agents.
Airbnb is building AI agent to plan and book trips
Airbnb has announced plans to launch its own artificial intelligence (AI) travel agent in the first half of 2027.
US to ditch floppy disks used to manage air traffic
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) in the US is moving away from the outdated 3.5-inch magnetic floppy disks.
Blue Origin delays next rocket launch to January 2027
Blue Origin's next rocket launch has been pushed to January 2027, an internal memo from CEO Dave Limp revealed.
Astronauts complete solar upgrade to boost space station's power supply
Expedition 75 flight engineers Anil Menon of NASA and Joshua Kutryk of the Canadian Space Agency have successfully installed the final International Space Station Roll-Out Solar Array (IROSA).
OpenAI vows to cover electricity costs in new data centers
OpenAI has announced plans to avoid non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) in its data center deals.
US government warns of ongoing cyberattacks targeting industrial refrigeration systems
The US government has issued a warning about an "ongoing cyber threat" targeting industrial refrigeration units.
WhatsApp lets you invite people without accounts to events
WhatsApp is improving its Events feature, allowing users to send invites to people who don't use the app.
Meta says users can now call, video chat with Muse
Meta has announced the rollout of Muse Voice, a feature that allows users to call and video chat with its consumer AI agent, Muse.
TikTok launches standalone shopping app
TikTok has quietly launched a standalone app for its e-commerce platform, TikTok Shop.