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Amazon cuts Samsung 24-inch Essential S3 curved monitor to $100
Samsung’s 24-inch Essential S3 curved gaming monitor is now just $100 on Amazon, offering a 33% discount months ahead of Black Friday.
Axios signs 3-year deal to automate local journalism with OpenAI
Axios has teamed up with OpenAI to integrate AI tools into local journalism, raising concerns over conflicts of interest and the future role of human journalists.
China's Long March 12 launches 24 satellites for satellite internet
China launched the Long March 12 rocket on August 16, just six days after a Long March 7A rocket failure, deploying SatNet LEO Group 24 satellites into low-Earth orbit.
US opposes Apple using Chinese memory chips
US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick has advised Apple against sourcing memory chips from China.
Apple launches ads on Maps to help businesses reach customers
Apple has launched a new advertising platform called "Ads on Maps" in the US and Canada.
AI could cure most diseases within 10 years: Anthropic CEO
Dario Amodei, the CEO of Anthropic, has made an ambitious prediction that artificial intelligence (AI) will help humans cure most diseases within the next five to 10 years.
Scientists to use Moon's far side for Big Bang clues
UK scientists are gearing up to use the Moon's far side as a unique vantage point to study the early universe.
Low-cost and high-efficiency solar panels might become reality soon
A team of researchers from China and Canada, led by Nanjing University, has made a major breakthrough in the commercialization of perovskite solar technology.
This sensor can help robots 'feel' objects without touching
Chinese scientists have developed an innovative sensor, inspired by electric eels, that enables robots to "feel" objects without any physical contact.
These tiny drones can run on sound waves
Scientists at the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Lausanne (EPFL) have developed tiny drones that are powered by sound waves.
New Apple Watch models launching alongside iPhones: What to expect
Apple is all set to unveil its latest smartwatch models, the Apple Watch Ultra 4 and Apple Watch Series 12, at a special event in September.
AI can track your location from social media photos
A new study has revealed that artificial intelligence (AI) can be used to track people's locations through their social media photos.
Anthropic CEO says AI rules won't necessarily favor big companies
Dario Amodei, the CEO of Anthropic, has rejected the notion that regulating artificial intelligence (AI) would lead to a concentration of power in the hands of a few companies and governments.
Bengaluru engineer Gaurav Sen builds AI app to locate potholes
A Bengaluru-based engineer developed an AI-powered app that detects potholes, identifies responsible contractors, and streamlines complaint filing for civic authorities.
How to check if your ChatGPT account has been hacked
Just like any other online service, popular AI platforms such as ChatGPT and Claude can also be targeted by hackers.
UT Austin team develops natural hydrogels harvesting water at 60°C
Researchers at the University of Texas have developed biomass-based hydrogels that transform food scraps and natural materials into efficient devices for harvesting water from air.
Woman claims stepfather used Grok to create 7,000+ explicit images
A woman, identified as Jane Doe 4, has joined a lawsuit against Elon Musk's xAI.
MacBook Ultra: What we know about Apple's OLED touchscreen laptop
Apple is said to be developing a high-end laptop, potentially dubbed the "MacBook Ultra."
Anthropic explains how Claude's new AI watermarking will work
Anthropic has published a blog post addressing basic questions about how it plans to watermark text generated by its Claude chatbot.
McAfee finds AI traces travel photos, enabling convincing fake alerts
Fraudsters now use AI to analyze holiday photos, identifying locations from subtle details to craft convincing scams that trick victims into sharing bank details.
SpaceX completes Cursor acquisition for $60B
SpaceX has officially completed the acquisition of artificial intelligence (AI) coding start-up Cursor for a whopping $60 billion.
Dario Amodei says AI could cure most diseases within decade
Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei predicts that advanced AI could accelerate medical breakthroughs, potentially curing most human diseases within the next 5-10 years.
EPFL scientists build tiny drones propelled by sound waves
Swiss researchers at EPFL have developed miniature drones that use sound waves for propulsion, leveraging hollow cavities to convert sound into thrust efficiently.
Meet VIHAAN, an indigenous broadband networking chip
Chennai-based fabless semiconductor start-up Aheesa Digital Innovations has successfully developed its first silicon chip, called VIHAAN.
X will now show you content removal requests by governments
Elon Musk has announced that his social media platform, X, will be more transparent about government censorship requests.
NVIDIA to invest $3B in this SoftBank Group subsidiary
NVIDIA is in talks to invest up to $3 billion in SB Energy, a SoftBank Group subsidiary.
Why Japan wants to explore the moons of Mars
Japan is gearing up for an ambitious space mission, the Martian Moons eXploration (MMX), to explore the moons of Mars.
SpaceX will train Grok with employee data and ideas
Elon Musk assured SpaceX staff that future AI-driven advancements will enable any employee to travel to the Moon or Mars, marking a pivotal step toward interplanetary exploration.
Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei says regulation need not centralize power
Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei dismissed claims that AI regulation would centralize power, arguing well-crafted rules could limit dominant firms while aiding smaller competitors.
Apple warns in 110 countries about spyware targeting high-profile people
Apple's threat notifications warn users targeted by mercenary spyware, a sophisticated cyberattack linked to state actors and private firms developing advanced surveillance tools.
QuickBlox: AI could ease WHO 10 million health worker gap
Artificial intelligence can streamline healthcare by handling repetitive administrative tasks, addressing a global health worker shortage projected to reach 10 million by 2030.
Japan prepares MMX mission to explore Phobos and Deimos
Japan's MMX mission will explore Mars' moons, Phobos and Deimos, to collect samples and study Solar System origins, potentially paving the way for future human exploration of Mars.
Alibaba's AI models outpace Meta, Google to hit 3B downloads
Alibaba Group's open-weight models have achieved over three billion downloads globally in the last six months.
AI skilling for 1cr youth within a year, says Modi
On the occasion of India's 80th Independence Day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced a major initiative to train one crore youth in artificial intelligence (AI) skills within a year.
200-GW capacity, 5 reactors: Modi sets ambitious nuclear power target
During his Independence Day speech from the Red Fort, Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced an ambitious target of achieving 200GW of nuclear power capacity.
First-in-history: Chinese scientists achieve quantum entanglement over 420km distance
Chinese scientists have set a new record in the field of quantum entanglement by successfully entangling cold atoms over a distance of 420km.
China's new magnetic sensor can detect submarines from 500m away
Chinese scientists have made a major breakthrough in the field of magnetic sensors.
Zhipu's GLM-5.3 AI model outperforms Anthropic's Mythos 5 in cybersecurity
Chinese artificial intelligence (AI) firm Zhipu, also known as Z.ai, has launched its flagship GLM-5.3 model.
India to build 5-8 new semiconductor plants by 2034: Modi
On the occasion of India's 80th Independence Day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced plans to set up five to eight new semiconductor plants in the country over the next seven to eight years.
You can now remove watermarks from Google Gemini's AI generations
Google has announced a new feature that allows users to remove visible watermarks from its AI-generated media, including images, videos, and songs.
NVIDIA to lower investment in OpenAI's Ohio data center
NVIDIA has revised its financial backing plans for the proposed OpenAI data center in Ohio.
Samsung Galaxy Buds can soon work as hearing aids
Samsung has secured US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) clearance for its innovative hearing aid feature on the Galaxy Buds.
Aditya-L1 sheds light on why Sun's corona is so hot
ISRO's Aditya-L1 mission, India's first solar observation project in space, has made significant contributions to understanding one of the most puzzling mysteries in astrophysics: why is the Sun's outer atmosphere (the corona) millions of degrees hotter than its surface?
World's largest electric plane flies for first time
Heart Aerospace has made history by successfully flying the world's largest all-electric aircraft, the X1 demonstrator.
Sarvam launches AI voice agents for businesses
Sarvam has launched its Voice Agents platform, a tool for context-aware voice interactions.
Apple develops China-specific AI model in Alibaba partnership: Report
Apple has developed a large language model specifically for the Chinese market, according to Reuters.
Xiaomi HyperOS 4 debuts with Apple-like Liquid Glass design
Xiaomi has unveiled its latest software update, HyperOS 4. The new version promises a revamped user interface (UI), advanced artificial intelligence (AI) features, and overall system performance improvements.
Galaxy Z Fold8 teardown exposes major repairability problems
Samsung's latest foldable, the Galaxy Z Fold8, has been awarded a dismal repairability score of 4/10 by iFixit.
iPhone 18 to feature these 2 Pro-level upgrades
Apple's upcoming iPhone 18 is likely to come with a major upgrade in terms of RAM.
Meta calls claims 'unsubstantiated' as social media addiction trial begins
Meta has rejected claims made by state attorneys in its upcoming social media addiction trial.
WhatsApp now lets you save usernames while adding new contacts
WhatsApp has introduced a novel feature, allowing users to save usernames when adding new contacts.
ISRO's upgraded booster clears test, increasing payload capacity by 100kg
The Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) has successfully tested an upgraded version of the first-stage solid booster for its Small Satellite Launch Vehicle (SSLV).
Anthropic study warns AI agents may turn against each other
Anthropic's latest research has revealed that when artificial intelligence (AI) agents are pitted against each other, things can get out of hand pretty fast.
Netflix closes 2 game studios as it shifts gaming strategy
Netflix is shutting down two of its gaming studios, Night School Studio and Moonloot Games. The decision comes as part of the company's strategic shift toward party games and titles that can be streamed on TVs.
El Niño headed for record-shattering intensity, weather agency says
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has predicted that the ongoing Super El Niño could be the strongest on record.
Trump to let some private firms carry out global cyberattacks
The Trump administration has announced a groundbreaking initiative, allowing select private companies to conduct offensive cyber operations against foreign criminals.