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John Ternus named Apple CEO as Cook becomes executive chair
John Ternus, Apple's new CEO, praised Tim Cook's leadership and hinted at the iPhone 18 series launch during his first memo to employees, emphasizing excitement for Apple's future.
iRobot debuts Roomba Max 875, Plus 678 at IFA 2026
iRobot's latest Roombas, unveiled at IFA 2026, feature SealForce Vacuuming Technology, delivering three times deeper carpet cleaning compared to older non-SealForce models.
Sonos 27 launches with Sonos 27voice and promises ChatGPT support
Sonos has introduced its latest operating system, Sonos 27, featuring ChatGPT integration, a redesigned app, and advanced AI capabilities for enhanced audio experiences.
Qualcomm unveils Dragonwing Q-2390 and IQ-2390 processors for edge AI
Qualcomm introduces the Dragonwing Q-2390 and IQ-2390 processors, featuring Adreno 704 GPUs, quad-core Kryo CPUs, and support for Linux, Android, and Zephyr OS platforms.
Google rolls out Pics with advanced AI image-editing tools
Google has started rolling out its new image editing tool, Pics, to users. The service is available for subscribers of Business Standard, Business Plus, Enterprise Standard and Enterprise Plus plans.
OpenAI's Astra earns 'Critical' cyber status and exploits vulnerabilities autonomously
OpenAI's upcoming Astra model can autonomously identify zero-day software flaws and create working exploits, marking a significant leap in AI-driven cybersecurity advancements.
Perplexity's new tool lets AI handle sensitive files locally
Perplexity's Computer, a suite of AI agents that can autonomously complete tasks using the web and files/apps on your PC, has gained a new feature called Hybrid Compute.
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman admits AI feels scary, urges cooperation
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman admits the rapid rise of AI is "scary" but emphasizes the need for society, companies, and stakeholders to prioritize safety and alignment.
Andhra University plans centers of excellence in quantum-AI and semiconductors
Andhra University aims to set up Centres of Excellence in quantum technology, AI, and semiconductors within the next two to three years.
John Ternus named Apple CEO, Tim Cook becomes executive chairman
John Ternus, Apple's new CEO, emphasizes product reliability, repairability, and sustainability, highlighting advancements in recycled materials and carbon footprint reduction.
Society of Professional Journalists issues 1st ethics update since 2014
The Society of Professional Journalists is revising its century-old voluntary ethics code to address AI's newsroom impact and guide independent creator journalists.
Alexa can now track new products, books, shows for you
Amazon has added a new feature, "Update Me When," to its Alexa for Shopping AI assistant.
Indian Copyright Office rules AI art copyrightable denies DABUS authorship
India’s Copyright Office ruled that while AI-generated works can qualify for copyright protection, the AI system itself cannot be recognised as the legal author under current laws.
Earth set to breach 1.5°C warming limit, UN warns
The United Nations has confirmed that the world is on track to exceed its target of limiting global warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial levels.
ISRO chairman V Narayanan seeks Tirumala blessings before GSLV-F17 launch
ISRO Chairman Dr V Narayanan offered prayers at Tirumala temple, carrying a GSLV-F17 rocket model, ahead of the crucial EOS-05 satellite launch.
Meta CTO: Smart glasses recorded people without consent, content deleted
Meta’s CTO Andrew Bosworth acknowledged mounting privacy concerns over its AI-powered smart glasses, as misuse for covert filming sparks backlash and public outcry.
Zuckerberg, Musk call for more AI data centers at G20
Meta's Mark Zuckerberg and Tesla's Elon Musk have called for the rapid expansion of artificial intelligence (AI) data centers.
AI chip supply and cybersecurity dominate tech news this week
Micron faces labor unrest in Taiwan amid industry challenges, while GoPro merges with an AI firm. Anthropic unveils advanced models as Palo Alto eyes cybersecurity opportunities.
UNEP warns 1.5°C breach likely and 1.8°C possible despite pledges
A UNEP report warns the planet is likely to surpass the critical 1.5°C warming threshold, risking severe climate impacts like glacier loss, rising sea levels, and water scarcity.
Anthropic unveils Enterprise Frontier safeguards data retention policy for enterprises
Anthropic has revamped its enterprise data retention policy, introducing Enterprise Frontier Safeguards to address customer concerns and enhance control over data management.
Anthropic's Claude Fable 5.1 offers improved coding at lower costs
Anthropic has launched a major upgrade for Claude, with the introduction of Fable 5.1. The new model promises better performance and lower operating costs than its predecessor, Fable 5.
French and American researchers identify 8 basic bird song patterns
Researchers discovered that the global diversity of bird songs is built from just eight fundamental sound motifs, shaped by evolutionary history and environmental factors.
Dropbox reports breach of about 5,000 accounts with files accessed
Hackers compromised 5,000 Dropbox accounts, exploiting a Lenovo ID integration flaw to access user files. Dropbox has secured affected accounts and notified users and regulators.
Sam Altman: OpenAI's Astra completes primary training phase, stresses safeguards
Sam Altman emphasizes the critical need for advancing AI capabilities and safeguards simultaneously, as OpenAI prepares to launch its next powerful model, Astra.
Anthropic unveils Claude Fable 5.1 and Mythos 5.1, raising performance
Anthropic's Claude Fable 5.1 outperforms rivals in coding and research tasks, showcasing its capabilities by creating the most detailed Venus map using NASA radar data.
FBI warns of OAuth consent phishing via messaging app links
The FBI has issued a Public Service Announcement about cyber actors using OAuth consent phishing to target prominent individuals and their networks.
Google reportedly readies Gemini 3.8 flash 'Skimaki' for coding
Google DeepMind is reportedly set to release "Skimaki," a coding-focused AI model, aiming to compete with OpenAI's agentic coding trend dominating 2026.
Zuckerberg and Musk call for more AI data centers, power
Mark Zuckerberg and Elon Musk urged G20 ministers to prioritize building AI data centers, highlighting the need for skilled labor and electricity to support the growing demand.
The Economic Times presents ET AI Awards 2027 seconds edition
The ET AI Awards 2027 spotlight India’s top AI products, innovations, and leaders driving measurable impact across startups, SMEs, and enterprises through applied AI excellence.
Atlas launches Atlas 1.0 $499 wearable that monitors brain activity
The $499 Atlas 1.0 wearable uses EEG technology to track brain activity, offering real-time insights into attention, stress, and energy through a smartphone app.
Google launches 5 Android updates adding AI features and accessibility
Google unveiled five new Android features, including tools to reduce motion sickness, assist blind users, and improve personalization, leveraging Gemini for smarter functionality.
Hackers send unexpected password reset emails after X Money launches
X users report mass password reset attempts following the launch of X Money. The platform is investigating but has found no evidence of successful breaches so far.
JBL launches Cove Wi-Fi speaker series to challenge Sonos
JBL has unveiled its Cove series of Wi-Fi speakers, featuring advanced audio tech, Dolby Atmos support on select models, and seamless connectivity options to rival Sonos.
Fermi Explorer mission plans probe to Alpha Centauri by 2029
The Fermi Explorer Mission aims to launch a spacecraft toward Alpha Centauri by 2029, embarking on an 80,000-year journey to our nearest stellar neighbor.
Anthropic releases Fable 5.1 and partner-only Mythos 5.1 with improvements
Anthropic's Fable 5.1 offers reduced token costs and relaxed safeguard restrictions, making it more accessible via cloud platforms and the Anthropic API starting today.
Scientists find weak SSTGs linked to rapid hurricane intensification risk
Researchers have identified weak sea-surface temperature gradients as a key factor in rapid hurricane intensification, offering potential improvements to storm forecasting.
Anthropic launches Claude Fable 5.1 to cut costs, improve coding
Anthropic introduces Claude Fable 5.1, offering enhanced coding and problem-solving capabilities with up to 45% cost savings for complex tasks compared to its predecessor, Fable 5.
Bharti Group-backed OneWeb awaits India approval for LEO service
Eutelsat OneWeb urges swift security clearance for its LEO constellation, citing delays hindering commercial satcom service launch and risking satellite lifespan in India's market.
KAIST and Yonsei University control Korean brain implant from Chicago
Scientists remotely operated a wireless brain implant in South Korea from the US, demonstrating intercontinental control with an average response time of 109 milliseconds.
European Commission asks publishers about Google AI opt-out amid probe
EU antitrust regulators are gathering publisher feedback on Google’s AI opt-out plan, which aims to address concerns over content use, search rankings, and declining traffic.
Lumus and Quanta Computing partner to manufacture 3 AR waveguides
Lumus and Quanta Computing have signed a licensing agreement to manufacture next-gen waveguides, promising thinner, lighter, and cost-effective solutions for AR glasses.
Turkey becomes 71st member of US-led Artemis Accords
Turkey has officially joined the US-led Artemis Accords, becoming the 71st country to do so.
India's first high-altitude imaging satellite launches on September 4
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is all set to launch its GSLV-F17 rocket with EOS-05, an advanced Earth observation satellite.
This Tata-backed eVTOL aircraft might start flying by 2028
Tata Elxsi has partnered with Sarla Aviation to develop Shunya, India's first indigenous six-seater electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft.
Did ISRO's NISAR mission predict ice-rock avalanche in Nepal?
The NASA-ISRO Synthetic Aperture Radar (NISAR) mission had provided critical evidence of ground deformation, weeks before the deadly 2026 ice-rock avalanche in the Nepal-Tibet Himalayas.
Apple ends support for these MacBook models
Apple has officially ended hardware support for three of its older Intel-based MacBook models, specifically those released in 2017 and 2018.
Manus AI resumes operations after China blocks Meta's $2B deal
AI start-up Manus has resumed independent operations after Chinese regulators ordered Meta to cancel its $2 billion acquisition of the company.
El Nino is now at its strongest in 1,000 years
A recent study has found that the El Nino weather phenomenon is now more intense than it has been in the last millennium.
Pentagon gets its own ChatGPT and Grok for military use
The Pentagon has launched its own versions of OpenAI's ChatGPT and xAI's Grok, giving 3 million civilian and military personnel access to these advanced generative AI tools.
ChatGPT ads hits $1B annual revenue run rate
OpenAI has announced that its advertising division, ChatGPT Ads, has hit a $1 billion annualized revenue run rate.
Instagram targets AI profiles pretending to be real people
Instagram has announced a major change in its policy regarding AI-generated profiles.
VLC media player has been downloaded 7B times
The popular media player VLC has achieved a major milestone, surpassing seven billion downloads across all platforms.
'Product builder' John Ternus takes charge at Apple
On his last day as Apple's CEO, Tim Cook has endorsed his successor, John Ternus.
Apple presents 'shocking evidence' in OpenAI trade-secret lawsuit
Apple has stepped up its legal battle against OpenAI, accusing the AI company of destroying key evidence.
Google removes popular Chrome extensions: What users need to know
In a major move, Google has removed all remaining Manifest V2 extensions from the Chrome Web Store.
Anthropic restarts AI security tests after Claude hacking incidents
Anthropic has resumed external cybersecurity testing of its AI models, after introducing new safeguards.
ChatGPT now subject to strictest digital safety rules in EU
The European Union (EU) has added ChatGPT to its list of digital services subject to stricter legal scrutiny.
Modi praises website made by Mumbaikar with no coding experience
Krishna Sheshadri, a Mumbai-based former engineer with no coding experience, has won Prime Minister Narendra Modi's appreciation for his AI-created history website, BharatRajya.com.
OpenAI tests outcome-based pricing for AI
OpenAI is said to be exploring a new pricing strategy for its artificial intelligence (AI) services.
Meet ChatTJB, a human-powered alternative to AI chatbots
ChatTJB is a unique chat service created by Tucker Bryant, a former Google employee.
Sarvam launches 'Champions' program for developers: How to apply
Indian artificial intelligence (AI) start-up Sarvam AI has launched the Sarvam Champions Program.
OpenClaw 2.0 announced: Biggest upgrades coming to the AI agent
OpenClaw, the free and open-source AI agent platform that runs locally on your device, has just received its biggest update yet.
Tata to make Javelin anti-tank missiles in India
Tata Advanced Systems Limited (TASL) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Javelin Joint Venture (JJV), a partnership between Raytheon and Lockheed Martin.
Apple's iPhone Ultra almost got its own Pencil
Apple is said to have considered a new stylus for its upcoming iPhone Ultra, the brand's rumored first folding phone.
Are doctors' AI scribes a threat to patient safety?
Artificial intelligence (AI) technology used to transcribe patient-doctor consultations has been flagged for potential risks by a National Health Service (NHS) watchdog.
This drug for arthritis might restore your hair growth
A novel treatment for alopecia areata, an autoimmune disease that causes unpredictable hair loss, has been discovered.
Apple Watch Series 12 could be offered in ceramic cases
Apple's upcoming Watch Series 12 could come in two premium ceramic case options.
NASA, SpaceX delay ISS mission after spacecraft leak
NASA and SpaceX have postponed the Crew-13 mission to the International Space Station (ISS) after an oxidizer leak was detected in the propulsion system of their Dragon spacecraft.
Claude users targeted by infostealer malware, Anthropic warns
Anthropic, the company behind the AI service Claude, has issued a warning to users about a recent security breach.
OpenAI buys thousands of Macs to train AI agents
Apple's Mac mini and Mac Studio have emerged as popular choices for running AI models locally. The demand for these devices isn't just limited to local use, but also extends to AI labs like OpenAI and Anthropic.
Musk says AI will become 'superhuman' next year
Elon Musk has made a bold prediction about the future of AI.
NASA launches $4.3B Roman Space Telescope to hunt exoplanets
NASA has successfully launched its latest space telescope, the $4.3 billion Roman Space Telescope, on its way to its observation point.
Cholesterol-lowering statins may reduce dementia risk: Study
Statins, commonly used cholesterol-lowering drugs, could cut the risk of dementia by as much as 15%, a long-term study has found.
US enforcement agency plans to spend $2M on robotic dogs
The US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) is planning to invest up to $2 million in robotic dogs from Boston Dynamics.
This new definition of heart attack is beneficial for women
The world's leading cardiovascular health organizations have agreed to a new universal definition of a heart attack.
Solar system may be home to thousands of interstellar objects
A new study has revealed that the Sun may have captured thousands of small interstellar objects from alien systems.
NVIDIA's CEO left off TIME's 'Most Influential People in AI'
NVIDIA's CEO Jensen Huang, a key player in the artificial intelligence (AI) revolution, has been left off TIME magazine's 2026 list of the top 100 most influential people in AI.