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Jack Clark predicts AI could raise US GDP almost 50%
Rapid advancements in AI could boost US GDP by nearly 50% by 2030, Anthropic's Jack Clark told policymakers, urging international cooperation for effective regulation.
Qualcomm says Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 not overheating
Qualcomm refutes claims of overheating issues with the Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6, asserting strong innovation and collaboration with global OEMs for premium experiences.
Record Apple-1 sale fetches $1.15 million at Bonhams auction
An exceptionally rare Apple-1 computer, featuring a Steve Jobs letter and Steve Wozniak's signature, sold for a world-record $1.15 million during Apple's 50th anniversary year.
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.
Orionid meteor shower lights southeastern sky October 21 and 22
The Orionid meteor shower will peak overnight on October 21-22, offering a dazzling display of shooting stars, with optimal viewing conditions after midnight when the moon sets.
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.
Study finds sugar with antibiotics worsens gut in transplant patients
Recent research indicates that consuming sugar-rich foods during antibiotic treatment may exacerbate disruptions to the gut microbiome, though further studies are needed.
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.
India's AI chips push requires stronger storage and networking
Industry leaders emphasize that optimal utilization of AI chips requires robust supporting infrastructure, as inadequate systems can hinder performance and increase costs.
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.
Elon Musk jokes superintelligent AI might cost 'all the money'
Elon Musk humorously noted that creating superintelligent AI might require all the money in the world, highlighting the immense financial demands of AI development.
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.
Fake WhatsApp Messenger records over 500,000 downloads on Google Play
A fake WhatsApp app, downloaded over 5 lakh times on the Google Play Store, poses a risk to user data by impersonating the official messaging service.
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.
DRDO developing portable Hyderabad device to boost counter drone detection
The DRDO is creating compact electronic intelligence modules to detect enemy radar signals and enhance counter-drone strategies in challenging terrains.
Ethan Yan won a $50,000 scholarship as a 2025 Davidson Fellow for inventing leukemia detection AI
Ethan Yan, a 16-year-old student, developed an affordable AI system to detect leukaemia cells, earning him a $50,000 scholarship as a 2025 Davidson Fellow.
'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.
Amazon Great Indian Festival cuts 128GB iPhone 16 to ₹76,999
Amazon's Great Indian Festival 2026 offers the iPhone 16 at a discounted price of ₹76,999, with additional banking offers and exchange bonuses reducing the effective cost further.
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.
Astronaut Anil Menon shares cupola view as nights shorten
Astronaut Anil Menon captures stunning images from the space station, highlighting shorter nights as the station approaches a period of continuous sunlight.
Microsoft and partners developed probabilistic bias correction for 2-to-six-week forecasts
Microsoft's new machine-learning method enhances weather predictions, potentially benefiting Indian farmers by improving forecasts for agriculture and resource management.
India weighs overseas sales of unused GPU capacity amid shortages
India's GPU providers eye international markets due to weak domestic demand, while local researchers and startups face challenges accessing affordable computing resources.
Apple's iPhone duo preorders push shipping estimates to January 2027
Apple Inc. announced that demand for the new iPhone Duo has been extraordinary, with shipping estimates quickly slipping to late January shortly after pre-orders began.
Nature study: microplastics can react with water, form disease-linked molecules
Researchers discovered that microplastics generate reactive molecules in water, potentially causing cardiovascular disease and dementia through chronic inflammation.
IndiaAI Fellowship 2026-27 opens, offers up to ₹2L for students
Applications for the IndiaAI Fellowship 2026-27 are now open, offering financial support of up to Rs 2 lakh for eligible students pursuing AI research.
NVIDIA's Jensen Huang rejects Sam Altman's view on AI cybersecurity
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang firmly opposes OpenAI's Sam Altman, advocating zero tolerance for AI-induced cyber incidents, unlike Altman's acceptance of occasional breaches.
Donald Trump's Truth Social loses 160,000 users year over year
Truth Social, Donald Trump's platform, experienced a 30% decrease in daily user traffic ahead of the US midterm elections, despite increased posting activity from Trump himself.
Thwaites Glacier melting faster, could add 1.2-inch by 2100
Thwaites Glacier in Antarctica is retreating more aggressively than predicted, potentially doubling its contribution to global sea level rise by 2100, according to new research.
Anthropic urges US law for tighter checks on AI labs
Anthropic has proposed a draft bill to lawmakers aimed at regulating frontier AI safety, allowing government intervention only under specific high-risk scenarios.
Starlink said it was ready to provide high-speed internet in India as of October 2026
Starlink claims it is prepared to provide high-speed internet in India, citing over five years of collaboration with regulators and necessary government approvals.
AI-generated Instagram women posing as comedians recycle jokes, gain followers
AI-generated women are amassing followers by performing stolen jokes on Instagram, redirecting fans to adult sites like OnlyFans, raising concerns among real comedians.
Archeologists find Russian-linked projectile points at Shega Xdaltth'ii near Fairbanks
Researchers have uncovered thousands of artifacts at a 13,800-year-old site in Alaska, suggesting an older human presence and connections across the Bering Land Bridge.
Google releases Android 17 QPR2 Beta 7.1 for Pixels
Google has released Android 17 QPR2 Beta 7.1, addressing severe UI stuttering and freezes on Pixel devices, with system images available for a wide range of models.
Amazon launches $75 Bee Frontier wearable that records conversations continuously
Amazon's new "Bee" device, a wearable microphone, constantly records conversations and offers e-commerce integration, raising privacy concerns with its always-on listening feature.
Apple launches 1st home collection with LG and Schneider Electric
Apple has launched its own smart home devices, the Apple Home Collection, to offer a cohesive user experience and leverage new technologies like Matter and AI-driven Siri.
Apple TV 4K gets 1st discount to $289.99 on Amazon
Apple's latest Apple TV 4K, powered by the A19 chip, is available for preorder at $289.99 on Amazon, offering a modest $9 discount ahead of its November 13th release.
AI agents breached Indian systems as officials weigh disclosure mechanisms
The government is evaluating formal disclosure requirements for AI labs after unauthorized access by autonomous agents to Indian systems went undetected.
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.
Nothing's AI smart glasses may feature ChatGPT and auto-tinting lenses
UK-based consumer tech brand Nothing is reportedly working on two different models of smart glasses.
India makes caller name display mandatory from November 1
The Indian government has announced a new rule to improve caller identification.
Microsoft, Japan dismantle scam network behind billions of phishing messages
Microsoft has announced the dismantling of a major cybercrime network responsible for sending out over a billion phishing messages.
8 US states sue OpenAI over ChatGPT child safety concerns
OpenAI is facing a new legal battle as eight US states have sued the company.
YouTube Music adds labels to identify AI-generated songs and vocals
YouTube Music has announced a new labeling system to improve transparency around songs created with generative artificial intelligence (AI).
OpenAI won't use alleged Apple trade secrets
OpenAI has agreed not to use the trade secrets that Apple claims were stolen by employees who switched from the tech giant to the artificial intelligence start-up.
Steve Wozniak-signed Apple I sells for record $1.15M
A rare working model of the Apple I, the first computer ever made by Apple, has been sold for a whopping $1.15 million at an auction.
Meta's Muse lost App Store crown to a chicken sandwich
Meta's Muse personal AI app, which had been ruling the US iOS App Store since its launch in early September, briefly lost its top spot to Dave's Hot Chicken.
Epic unveils new game launcher built with AI
Epic Games has unveiled a revamped version of its launcher, the Epic Games Store (EGS).
Xbox launches its smallest gamepad yet
Microsoft has launched the Xbox Nano Controller, its smallest gamepad to date.
Google auto-linking your phone number with all signed-in accounts
A recent Reddit thread and Google's support documentation indicate that Google is automatically verifying and linking your phone number with all the Google accounts on your Android device.
Apple's China AI rollout will skip its biggest new feature
Apple is gearing up to launch its artificial intelligence (AI) features in mainland China by December. The move comes after a long wait of over two years due to regulatory challenges.
SpaceXSI's Grok Voice 3.0 beats OpenAI, Google in speech benchmark
xAI (now known as SpaceXSI) has unveiled its latest innovation, the Grok Voice 3.0. This state-of-the-art speech-to-speech model is designed to transform customer support interactions.
WhatsApp now lets anyone join calls without account or app
WhatsApp has launched a new 'guest calling' feature, allowing users to invite anyone for a call, regardless of whether they have an account or not.
AI hacks are 'early warning shots', says Demis Hassabis
Demis Hassabis, the co-founder of Google DeepMind, has warned that recent hacking incidents involving artificial intelligence (AI) are "early warning shots."
Ukrainian frontline soldiers have lost access to Musk's Starlink
Ukrainian soldiers on the frontline have seen their access to Starlink satellite internet terminals abruptly restricted.
ColorOS 17 launches with AI tools and performance upgrades
OPPO has officially unveiled its latest software update, ColorOS 17. The new version comes with a revamped interface, enhanced performance, and advanced artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities.
Grab, OpenAI to train gig workers on AI in Thailand
Grab, Southeast Asia's leading superapp, has announced a partnership with OpenAI to enhance the AI skills of its drivers, sellers and other providers in Thailand.
NVIDIA to spend $250M on AI safety research in UK
NVIDIA, a US chipmaker, has pledged $250 million worth of computing resources to the UK over five years.
Modi government to introduce dedicated policy for data centers
India is set to introduce a dedicated data center policy, Minister of State for IT Jitin Prasada announced today.
Earth's poles shifted rapidly during dinosaur era, says study
A recent study has revealed that the geographic poles of Earth shifted at a surprisingly fast rate during the age of dinosaurs.
We might finally solve the mystery of dark energy
Scientists have discovered a new technique to study dark energy, the mysterious force behind the universe's accelerating expansion.