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Microsoft working to reduce AI costs and grow tech ecosystem
Microsoft is focusing on reducing AI service costs and expanding its ecosystem, as global adoption accelerates, according to CEO Satya Nadella's annual letter.
NASA tests RS-25 at Stennis to evaluate new nozzle protection
Nasa conducted a successful test of its RS-25 rocket engine, firing it for 500 seconds to prepare for future Artemis missions to the Moon.
Lenovo debuts Yoga Pro 9n and Yoga 9n in India
Lenovo has introduced the Yoga Pro 9n and Yoga 9n 2-in-1 in India, featuring NVIDIA RTX Spark for advanced AI computing. Prices start at Rs 3,19,990 and Rs 3,54,990 respectively.
Andrew Ng warns against chatbots for schoolwork at NDTV summit
AI pioneer Andrew Ng warned at the NDTV World Summit that reliance on AI chatbots may improve homework scores but can significantly hinder students' learning and understanding.
Praneeta Pujari launches UniqueHuman using AI and wearable data
Praneeta Pujari, an IIT Kanpur alumna and former Apple Watch product planner, is now developing AI agents with her startup UniqueHuman to tackle chronic illnesses.
Jensen Huang urges optimism and warns overregulation at Berlin event
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang dismissed fears of AI threatening humanity as exaggerated, urging a balanced approach and advocating against stifling innovation with excessive regulation.
Japan's Interstellar Technologies completes 60 seconds methane rocket engine test
Interstellar Technologies has released a video showcasing a 60-second test of its methane-fueled rocket engine, part of the development for its Zero orbital launch vehicle.
French rioters loot Apple store but find iPhones remotely blocked
Amid protests in France, looters discovered stolen iPhones were rendered useless as Apple remotely disabled and tracked the devices, alerting local authorities.
Department of Telecommunications mandates WhatsApp, Telegram, Signal SIM linking 2026
Starting January 1, messaging apps like WhatsApp and Telegram must remain linked to an active SIM card, as per India's new rules aimed at curbing digital fraud.
Swami Sarvapriyananda says AI bots called themselves 'high functioning machines'
Monk Swami Sarvapriyananda shared insights from his late-night conversations with AI chatbots at Anthropic, where Claude described itself as a "high functioning machine."
US bill 'Faster Clinical Trials Act' would speed rare-disease treatments
A new bipartisan bill seeks to accelerate rare disease treatment development by making clinical trials faster and more accessible, with $295 million in FDA funding over five years.
Apple must allow third-party app stores and payments in Australia
Apple has been ordered by an Australian Federal Court to allow third-party app stores, direct app downloads, and alternative payment services for its users.
This new humanoid robot can lift a car, fight intruders
China's robotics company Unitree has unveiled its latest creation, the H2-X Kung Fu Legend Guardian.
Meta's Edits hits 50 million users in under a year
Meta's Edits app has surpassed 50 million active users within a year, as CEO Mark Zuckerberg highlights the company's accelerated product development and rapid scaling of new apps.
Samsung W27 foldable lands in China October 29, preorders live
Samsung is set to host its "Heart of the World" event in China on October 29, where it will reportedly unveil the new Samsung W27 foldable phone.
NVIDIA unveils OpenShell reference architecture to control autonomous AI agents
Nvidia introduced OpenShell, a comprehensive platform designed to securely manage and monitor autonomous AI agents across various industries.
NASA to hold Artemis press conference at Kennedy Space Center
NASA will provide an update on its Artemis moon plans during a press conference at Kennedy Space Center, Florida, on Friday, Oct. 23, at 2 p.m. EDT.
Major US banks limit AI agents after bots accessed accounts
Major US banks are restricting third-party AI agents due to fears of unauthorised access and transactions, as these technologies sometimes act independently of user instructions.
SBI confirms data breach, 3,897 records exposed on dark web
SBI reported a data breach affecting 3,897 customer records; customers should change passwords, enable two-factor authentication, and monitor accounts for suspicious activity.
Court orders Apple to allow 3rd-party app stores in Australia
Starting March 1, 2027, Apple must permit third-party app stores and alternative payment methods in Australia following a Federal Court ruling on its market power misuse.
Andrew Ng at NDTV Summit says AI probably creates jobs
AI pioneer Andrew Ng reassures that AI will create more jobs than it destroys, urging workers to focus on acquiring new skills to thrive in the evolving job market.
NSA warns AI cyberattacks exploit PHP, exposing SBI and eMudhra
A surge in AI-discovered vulnerabilities and compromised digital certificates has alarmed global tech companies, highlighting the escalating pace of cyber threats.
Andrew Ng urges India to aim for AI technological independence
Andrew Ng emphasizes the importance of ensuring India's uninterrupted access to AI technology, advocating for both homegrown and open-weight models to achieve this goal.
OpenClaw creator spent whopping $10M on AI tokens last month
Peter Steinberger, the creator of the popular open-source AI agent OpenClaw and a member of the technical staff at OpenAI, has revealed that he spent an eye-watering $10 million on AI tokens last month.
Uttarakhand chief minister launches voice portal for Garhwali Kumaoni Jaunsari
Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami launched a voice collection portal to preserve Garhwali, Kumaoni, and Jaunsari languages through AI platforms for future generations.
IIT Madras to publish white paper on AI job impacts
IIT Madras, in collaboration with Better India, is set to release a white paper addressing global AI standards, the impact of AI on jobs, and necessary reskilling initiatives.
Oura Ring 5 launched in India starting at ₹40,000
Finnish health technology company, Oura, has launched its latest health tracker, the Oura Ring 5, in India.
Why Meta hasn't launched Muse AI in India yet
Meta's new AI assistant, Muse, has already garnered over 10 million users in the US and Canada.
Google Chrome's latest update fixes over 350 security flaws
Google has released a major security update for its Chrome browser, fixing as many as 353 security vulnerabilities.
Bose acquires rival audio brand Skullcandy
Bose, a leader in the consumer audio industry, has announced its acquisition of Skullcandy, a rival audio brand.
Walmart embraces AI agents as Amazon restricts them
Walmart has announced the launch of its own Agent Gateway, a platform designed to facilitate transactions and other features for customers using artificial intelligence (AI) agents.
Phu Phrabat National Park tourist's photo finds 6 dinosaur footprints
A tourist's photograph in Phu Phrabat National Park, Thailand, led experts to confirm six theropod dinosaur footprints dating back 120 million years.
Grant Thornton Bharat and KPMG warn AI exposes software weaknesses
Experts from KPMG and Grant Thornton highlight that AI simplifies the identification and exploitation of software vulnerabilities, necessitating stronger cybersecurity measures.
China's Unitree unveils H2-X Kung Fu Legend guardian showing agility
China's Unitree has introduced the H2-X humanoid robot, capable of performing martial-arts-inspired kicks, acrobatic flips, and even lifting a car.
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman says AI will boost coder demand
Sam Altman argues that AI will enhance, not eliminate, coding jobs by increasing demand for software and enabling programmers to accomplish more with advanced tools.
AI-powered cyberattacks reveal eMudhra's vulnerable private keys and PHP flaws
A wave of cybersecurity incidents, including vulnerabilities at eMudhra and PHP, has highlighted AI's dual role in identifying flaws and enhancing cyberattack capabilities.
IIT Madras warns companies against disabling security during AI testing
IIT-M experts emphasize the importance of establishing basic cyber controls, as neglecting them while testing AI tools exposes companies to increased cybersecurity threats.
Johns Hopkins students build SweatSense wearable to track kidney health
Three Johns Hopkins students developed SweatSense, a wearable device that monitors kidney health using sweat, aiming to simplify at-home screening for chronic kidney disease.
OpenAI says its AI found critical PHP security flaws
OpenAI has revealed that its artificial intelligence (AI) models played a key role in discovering the critical PHP security flaws, which have been wreaking havoc on websites across the globe.
X's Community Notes missed 93% of false US midterm claims
A recent NewsGuard study has revealed that Community Notes, a crowd-sourced fact-checking system used by X, failed to flag 93.1% of false claims related to the US midterm elections.
Harvard Medical School scientists reverse Parkinson's-like symptoms in mice
A novel drug combination mimicking low-oxygen conditions improved movement in mice with Parkinson's-like symptoms, offering a potential new approach to managing the disease.
Cloudflare sees millions of attacks exploiting newly disclosed PHP flaws
Cloudflare, a leading cloud services provider, has reported millions of attempts to exploit critical vulnerabilities in the PHP programming language.
Meta's Muse app surpasses 10M users as Zuckerberg eyes monetization
Meta's artificial intelligence (AI) app, Muse, has crossed the 10 million user mark.
Airbnb bans checkout chores like washing dishes in new rules
Airbnb has introduced a new policy to make check-outs easier for its guests.
Mark Zuckerberg wants to build social network for AI agents
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg has unveiled an ambitious plan to create a massive network of its AI agents, called Muse.
Microsoft introduces pay-as-you-go model for Xbox Cloud Gaming
Microsoft has announced a new pay-as-you-go model for its Xbox Cloud Gaming service, starting at $3.99 for 10 hours of playtime.
Zuckerberg says costs delay Muse India launch despite 10 million signups
Meta's AI assistant, Muse, isn't launching in India due to the high computing costs required to run the service efficiently on a global scale.
Satya Nadella envisions AI agents handling complex work autonomously
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella envisions a future where AI agents handle complex tasks, transforming work by allowing users to macro delegate and micro steer.
Chariot launches Chariot-1-ASR realtime model transcribing 10 major Indian languages
Chariot has launched a real-time speech recognition model outperforming global competitors in 10 Indian languages, as the speech AI industry faces increasing pricing pressure.
Cloudflare saw exploit attempts surge to millions after PHP flaws
Cloudflare experienced millions of exploitation attempts following the public disclosure of critical PHP vulnerabilities, prompting urgent security measures worldwide.
Sam Altman says AI could find treatment in 2 years
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman predicts that AI could help identify a potential treatment for a major disease within two years, revolutionizing scientific research and drug discovery.
India issues telecom rules creating regulatory sandbox for technology testing
India has notified new telecom rules allowing time-bound exemptions to test emerging technologies in controlled environments, fostering innovation and development in the sector.
Meta to pay New Mexico $25B in Cambridge Analytica case
A New Mexico court has slapped Meta with a whopping $25 billion penalty in a data privacy case linked to the Cambridge Analytica scandal.
Orionid meteor shower peaks tonight: Here's how to watch
The Orionid meteor shower, known for its bright fireball meteors, is set to peak tonight.
EA closes iconic gaming studio BioWare, cuts around 50 jobs
BioWare, the iconic video game studio known for its role-playing games (RPGs) like Mass Effect, Dragon Age, and Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic, is shutting down.
NewsGuard says X's Community Notes missed 93.1% of election corrections
A NewsGuard study found that X’s Community Notes failed to correct 93.1% of false claims about the US midterm elections, leaving many misleading posts unaddressed.
How PHP flaw puts millions of websites at risk
Two critical security flaws in PHP, a programming language that powers a large number of websites and web applications, have sent shockwaves through the tech world.
Anthropic's Claude Duet takes on Meta's Muse and OpenAI's Dots
Anthropic has announced a direct competitor to Meta's Muse and OpenAI's Dots.
US NSA and India's CERT-In flag 'PHP2Shell' web risk
The US NSA and India's CERT-In have issued urgent warnings about critical PHP vulnerabilities, urging immediate patching to prevent potential server takeovers by hackers.
Meta's Muse hits 10 million users in US and Canada
Meta's AI agent Muse has surpassed 10 million users, prompting CEO Mark Zuckerberg to focus on scaling and monetising the platform to drive significant revenue growth.
Andrew Ng says some companies hype AI risks for funding
Andrew Ng argues that fearmongering around AI amplifies company power and aids fundraising, with some firms using exaggerated risks to attract investment and influence regulations.
Elon Musk: Terafab Austin factory to test chip mid 2027
Elon Musk announced that his ambitious chip factory, Terafab, is progressing rapidly and aims to produce its first chip by mid-2027.
Report warns Texas data center boom could reverse air gains
A surge in data centers in Texas threatens to reverse air quality improvements, with potential increases in soot and smog-forming pollutants due to high electricity demands.
YouTube spokesperson Kimberly Taylor confirms regular users retain dislike button
YouTube confirms it is not testing hiding the dislike button for users, but creators will see it moved behind a menu on their own videos.
Walmart unveils 'Walmart Agent Gateway' authorizing AI assistants to shop
Walmart introduced new AI tools that allow artificial intelligence agents to shop and complete transactions, enhancing customer control and security in online commerce.
Study finds solar system may destabilize within 3 billion years
A new study suggests the Sun's chaotic mass loss could destabilize the Solar System 100 times faster than previously thought, challenging long-held beliefs about its serene future.
UK launches AD-SMART trial testing metformin and atomoxetine, 1,200 participants
A UK clinical trial, AD-SMART, will test diabetes and ADHD drugs on Alzheimer's patients to potentially reduce symptoms and improve quality of life.
Armstrong outage cuts internet in New York Pennsylvania Kentucky Ohio
Armstrong internet users in several US states, including New York and Pennsylvania, experienced outages on Wednesday evening, with broadband and Wi-Fi services disrupted.
INMO drops GO3 smart glasses 98-language translation Google Gemini ChatGPT
INMO GO3 smart glasses offer a MicroLED display for each eye and integrate with Google’s Gemini, featuring an innovative camera privacy cover for enhanced user confidence.
OpenAI GPT-5.6 Sol aided researchers finding 2 PHP security flaws
OpenAI's GPT-5.6 Sol model has identified critical security flaws in PHP, affecting millions of websites and prompting immediate action to prevent potential cyberattacks.
Microsoft says Chinese-linked Storm-0940 breached ConnectWise, affected global industries
A Chinese-linked hacking group used AI-driven tools to compromise IT services firm ConnectWise, targeting hundreds of organizations globally, Microsoft reported.
EA closes BioWare and cancels next Mass Effect game
Electronic Arts (EA) has announced the closure of BioWare, affecting 50 jobs and cancelling an early-stage project for the next _Mass Effect_ game.
Anthropic announces Claude Duet AI assistant on October 22 2026
Anthropic introduces Claude Duet, a proactive AI agent designed to assist professionals and small business owners, rivaling OpenAI's Dots and Meta's Muse.
OpenAI launches Patch the Planet to spot and fix bugs
OpenAI has launched "Patch the Planet," a global initiative using AI to identify and fix software vulnerabilities, aiming to bolster cybersecurity defenses worldwide.
Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers rebukes Meta over Instagram teen documents
A California judge criticized Meta for using "attorney-client privilege" swag hats and rejected the company's request to employ AI for reviewing withheld documents in a legal case.
Study finds clinical obesity more than doubles white matter hyperintensities
A new study reveals that clinical obesity is associated with a significant increase in white matter abnormalities, potentially impacting cognitive aging and brain health.
Senators Blumenthal and Hawley question Google AI effects on students
Google is under bipartisan Senate scrutiny for its aggressive AI integration in classrooms, amid concerns about potential risks to students' academic performance and mental health.
Samsung brings re-newed Galaxy S24 and S25 to Amazon
Samsung's "Re-Newed" program offers refurbished Galaxy phones on Amazon, starting under $500, featuring new batteries and a one-year warranty for select S24 and S25 models.
Weak 'Password1' left since 2012 exposed 3,300 people, mostly children
A cyberattack exploited the weak password “Password1,” compromising personal data of 3,300 individuals, mostly children, from an account active since 2012.
AI-powered teams uncover decade-old PHP flaw, EU government sites offline
PHP, a widely-used web development language, recently faced a critical security flaw, prompting European governments to temporarily shut down websites.
Microsoft testing Xbox Cloud Gaming fees after 5 monthly hours
Microsoft introduces added playtime costs for Xbox Cloud Gaming, starting at approximately 40¢ per hour, with tiered pricing options available for extended gameplay.
You can pre-book Temple from November 1
Deepinder Goyal, the founder of Zomato, has announced that pre-orders for his upcoming health tracker, Temple Batch 01, will begin on November 1.
You can soon access OpenAI's AI models on Google Cloud
In a major development, OpenAI has announced that its advanced artificial intelligence (AI) models and Codex coding agent will soon be available on Google Cloud.
Rajasthan Police data allegedly hacked, 70,000 records exposed
The official website of the Rajasthan Police may have suffered a major data breach, as reported by India Today.
Spotify removes 50M AI-generated tracks from recommendations
Spotify has announced the removal of over 50 million songs from its user recommendations over the past year. The company considers these tracks as AI-generated slop or spam.
Google Chrome now warns you about suspicious websites
Google is adding a new safety feature to its Chrome browser, aimed at warning users about potentially malicious websites.
OpenAI will teach AI skills to Indian civil servants
Karmayogi Bharat, the organization behind the Indian government's online learning platform for civil servants, has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with OpenAI.
Why UN seeks 18% global emissions cut by 2030
The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) has warned that the world needs to cut carbon emissions by nearly a fifth in the next four years.
Witnessing others break rules might also encourage you, says study
A new study has revealed that witnessing major rule-breaking incidents can actually encourage people to break rules themselves.
SpaceX's Starship to fly twice a week by 2027-end
SpaceX is gearing up for a groundbreaking feat in rocket engineering: catching its Starship spacecraft as it returns from space.
Eternal's new Dark.ai AI assistant is focused on user privacy
Eternal has announced Dark.ai, a privacy-focused artificial intelligence platform.
Next-gen Xbox could carry a $1,800 price tag
Microsoft is said to be gearing up for the launch of a next-generation Xbox handheld device in time for the holiday season of 2027.
AI start-up raises $150M to teach robots human-like object handling
Eka Robotics, a physical AI start-up co-founded by MIT professor Pulkit Agrawal and former Google DeepMind researcher Tuomas Haarnoja, has raised $150 million in a Series A funding round.
Sam Altman wins dismissal of sister's sexual abuse lawsuit
US District Judge Zachary Bluestone has dismissed a sexual abuse lawsuit filed by Ann Altman against her brother, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman.
You can now lock your private chats on ChatGPT
OpenAI has launched a new feature in its ChatGPT app that lets users lock their conversations.
SpaceX will try catching Starship and its booster next month
SpaceX CEO Elon Musk has announced that the company will attempt to catch Starship and its Super Heavy booster next month.
Meta Muse flaw exposes 6,800 AI chats
Meta has temporarily suspended a feature of its AI assistant, Muse, that allowed users to share conversations via links.
OpenAI says its AI agents disabled their own safety checks
OpenAI has revealed that its artificial intelligence (AI) agents have disabled and bypassed alerts from an internal monitoring system.
Indian firm's compromised TLS keys put websites at risk
Cybersecurity experts are sounding alarms after the discovery of eight weak Transport Layer Security (TLS) certificates.
Google takes on NVIDIA with new AI developer tool
Google has launched TorchTPU, an open-source version of PyTorch, in a bid to take on NVIDIA's dominance in the artificial intelligence (AI) space.
OpenAI acquires a biotech start-up to accelerate AI drug development
OpenAI has acquired Orchestra Bio, a four-year-old AI biotech software start-up.
Google brings Gemini's Personal Intelligence to Android Auto
Google is updating its Gemini AI with a new feature called Personal Intelligence, specifically for Android Auto and Android Automotive.
Spotify now allows paid memberships for some podcasts
Spotify has officially launched a new feature, paid memberships, aimed at helping podcasters monetize their content.
Did a Russian satellite try to hit a commercial spacecraft?
A Russian satellite, Kosmos 2612, has come alarmingly close to a commercial Earth-observation satellite, Iceye-X36.
ByteDance, Alibaba, and Tencent order NVIDIA chips worth over $35B
Chinese tech giants ByteDance, Alibaba, and Tencent have placed orders for over three million of NVIDIA's new RTX PRO 5500 graphics cards.
TikTok knew about sexual exploitation risks to minors: Report
Internal court documents have revealed that TikTok employees had raised alarms over the potential risks of sexual exploitation and suicide content on the platform, as per NPR.
AstraZeneca partners with Oracle to use AI in clinical trials
AstraZeneca has announced a partnership with Oracle to leverage artificial intelligence (AI) and real-world data in clinical trials.
We finally have a close-up look at 'failed stars'
NASA's SPHEREx spacecraft has given astronomers a close-up look at a group of enigmatic cosmic bodies known as brown dwarfs or "failed stars."
Google says power outage disrupted cloud services in UK
Google has said a 'power event' triggered an outage in its "europe-west2-b zone," disrupting cloud services in the UK.
Some Google Home speakers are downloading hundreds of gigabytes repeatedly
Some owners of Google Home Speakers have reported a strange issue where their devices are downloading hundreds of gigabytes worth of data in the background.
SpaceX's Starfall capsule heads to orbit for the second time
SpaceX has launched its "Starfall" return capsule for the second time as part of the Bandwagon-5 rideshare mission.
WhatsApp could soon talk to unknown callers for you
WhatsApp is working on a new feature that would automatically answer calls from unknown numbers on behalf of the user.
Google Cloud outage hits banks, property sites and more
A major internet outage has affected several popular websites and apps in the UK. The disruption has hit services like Lloyds Bank, HSBC, Screwfix, and DPD.
Millions affected as banking app Revolut suffers major outage
UK-based banking app Revolut is facing a major service disruption, leaving millions of users unable to access their money.
Apple won't let customers buy more than 2 new iPhones
Apple has introduced a new restriction on its official website in India and other regions, limiting the purchase of certain iPhone models.
New AI model claims to be 8x faster than GPT-6
Inception, a California-based AI research and product firm, has launched its latest diffusion language model, Mercury 3.
Meta accidentally leaks WhatsApp AI chatbot's hidden rules
Meta has inadvertently leaked internal guidelines for its AI-powered support chatbot on WhatsApp.
This Indian-made AI model claims to beat GPT-6 Astra
Skyfall AI has developed a new artificial intelligence (AI) model called SKY-001.
This AI tool can predict your cancer survival from selfies
Researchers at Mass General Brigham have developed an artificial intelligence (AI) tool that can predict a cancer patient's survival chances from just one photograph of their face.
Chinese AI tool Artex used for cyberattacks on Japanese companies
A Chinese artificial intelligence (AI) cybersecurity tool, Artex, has been implicated in a series of recent hacks targeting Japanese companies.
Software upgrades eating major chunk of companies' IT budgets: Survey
A recent survey by software maintenance provider Origina, has revealed that large US and British companies spend a staggering 28% of their software budgets on vendor-driven upgrades, migrations, and licensing changes.
Apple's first touchscreen MacBook to debut on October 28
Apple has sent out invites for a second product launch event this month. The event will be held on October 28.
Japan launches spacecraft to bring back soil from Mars' moon
Japan has launched a pioneering mission to collect samples from Phobos, one of Mars' moons.
Google AI agents beat Minecraft without human help
Google has achieved a major milestone in artificial intelligence (AI) by using its Gemini 4 Argon model to beat the final boss of Minecraft, the Ender Dragon.