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India's top science adviser Ajay Sood urges flexible AI rules
India's Principal Scientific Advisor Ajay Sood emphasizes agile AI regulations to balance innovation with public safety and ethical considerations.
Dell unveils Pro laptops and Precision workstations aimed at India
Dell's new Pro-series laptops, Precision workstations, and collaboration tools bring advanced on-device AI capabilities to enhance productivity and enterprise computing efficiency.
AMD and Delhi University train 10,000 in AI and semiconductors
AMD and Delhi University will train 10,000 students in AI and semiconductor technologies within a year, offering hands-on industry tools, workshops, and cloud-based GPU resources.
IIT Madras, CMC Vellore develop AI for early kidney disease
Researchers from IIT Madras and CMC Vellore have developed AI-based tools to assist physicians in early detection and assessment of kidney diseases.
Rocket Lab and MIT delay Venus probe until Neutron ready
The Rocket Lab Mission to Venus, a privately funded effort involving MIT scientists, faces delays as the Neutron rocket awaits flight qualification for its maiden voyage.
Attacker stole $1.1 million from Rain Card smart contract on Solana
A vulnerability in Rain's outdated Solana card contract allowed an attacker to bypass signature verification, resulting in $1.1 million stolen from stablecoin card schemes.
UK developers sue Apple for £2 billion over ATT advantage
Apple is being sued for £2 billion in London over claims that its App Tracking Transparency feature unfairly disadvantages third-party developers while favoring its own services.
IFA 2026 Acer unveils AI PCs and Packard Bell returns
Acer revealed its 2026 product lineup at IFA, featuring AI-powered PCs, gaming devices, sustainable laptops, smart displays, and mobility solutions for diverse consumer needs.
OpenClaw 2.0 launches August 30, adds automation and shared sessions
OpenClaw 2.0 streamlines installation and setup, enabling users to quickly connect existing resources and transform AI agents into versatile task-executors.
NIELIT and Intel India launch 2 agentic AI courses
NIELIT and Intel India have launched two Agentic AI skilling programmes under MeitY, aiming to equip India's youth with industry-aligned skills for an AI-driven economy.
GE Appliances's Roper plant adopts AI for assembly automation
AI-powered systems at GE Appliances' Georgia plant enhance efficiency and quality, saving millions annually while helping the U.S. factory compete with global rivals.
Study suggests immune cells outside brain may drive Alzheimer's damage
New research suggests that immune cells outside the brain, particularly dendritic cells, may play a crucial role in triggering T cell-driven damage linked to Alzheimer’s disease.
BepiColombo carrying European and Japanese probes reaches Mercury this Thursday
After an eight-year, 10-billion-kilometer journey, the BepiColombo mission faces its most complex phase yet: autonomously separating probes to study Mercury.
Kerala teen Novain Shibu creates AcoustiNode AI dam water system
Seventeen-year-old Novain Shibu from Thrissur has created AcoustiNode Systems, an AI-powered edge network using VHF radio to enhance dam management during extreme weather.
Wzatco launches Yuva Spectra projector in India at ₹13,990
Wzatco has introduced the Yuva Spectra projector with Android 14, native Full HD resolution, and 4K content support at an introductory price of Rs 13,990.
Hyderabad startup Apollyon Dynamics sets India's 498km/h multirotor record
Hyderabad-based Apollyon Dynamics' interceptor drone, Ahuti Mk-II, achieved a record-breaking speed of 498 kmph, surpassing India's previous multirotor UAV benchmark of 325 kmph.
Acer unveils Predator Atlas 7 handheld at IFA 2026 Berlin
Acer has unveiled the Predator Atlas 7 at IFA 2026, featuring a 7-inch FHD display with a 120Hz refresh rate and powered by the Intel Arc G3 Extreme processor.
Belkin launches 4 SureFind trackers for Android starting at $15
Belkin has launched its SureFind lineup, featuring four unique Android Find Hub-compatible trackers, including a wallet tracker that doubles as a magnetic phone stand.
Xiaomi launches Redmi 17 5G with 7,900mAh battery
Xiaomi has introduced the Redmi 17 5G in India, featuring a massive 7,900mAh battery, a Snapdragon 4 Gen 5 chipset, and a vibrant 120Hz display.
Anker debuts SleepLab Pro bedside radar speaker at IFA 2026
Anker unveils the SleepLab Pro, a tabletop speaker with 60GHz radar technology that tracks sleep metrics like heart rate and respiratory rate without requiring wearables.
Apple may let you use one number on two iPhones
Apple is working on a new feature called "iPhone Handoff," which will let users share a single phone number across two iPhones.
Syoma robot tried to kick customer in Russian electronics store
A humanoid robot named Syoma shocked onlookers in a Russian electronics store by attempting to kick a customer who pushed it, sparking viral comparisons to The Terminator.
Deccan Traps around Mumbai coincide with dinosaur extinction era
Mumbai's basalt rock, formed from Deccan Traps eruptions 66 million years ago, links the city to Earth's volcanic past and the asteroid impact that ended the dinosaurs' reign.
IFA 2026: Coolest gadgets unveiled so far
IFA 2026, Europe's largest consumer tech show, is underway in Berlin, Germany. Even before the public opening, several innovative gadgets have been unveiled.
Xiaomi launches Redmi 17 5G in India starting at ₹39,999
Xiaomi has introduced the Redmi 17 5G smartphone in India, featuring premium specifications like a Snapdragon 4 Gen 5 processor, a 6.9-inch display, and a ₹39,999 starting price.
MIT and Motional create CW-Net to explain autonomous vehicles
MIT researchers and Motional have developed CW-Net, an AI system that translates self-driving car decisions into human-understandable concepts, enhancing safety.
Microsoft study finds India leads with 32% frontier professionals share
India outpaces global trends with 32% of AI users qualifying as "Frontier Professionals," double the global average, according to Microsoft's 2026 Work Trend Index.
OpenAI is building a kill switch for AI
OpenAI, the company behind ChatGPT, is working on "automated shutdown capabilities" for its artificial intelligence (AI) systems.
You can now pay household bills directly on WhatsApp
WhatsApp has launched a new feature that allows users in India to pay their household and utility bills directly from the app.
WhatsApp rolls out household and utility bill payments across India
WhatsApp is rolling out a new feature in India, enabling users to manage and pay household bills directly within the app, powered by Bharat Connect's BBPS network.
OpenAI's new AI reasoning method raises safety concerns
OpenAI's new artificial intelligence (AI) model, Astra, is drawing flak from experts over its "recurrent depth" reasoning technique.
Dark matter discovered? What the new WIMP signal means
A team of scientists has made a possible breakthrough in the search for dark matter, the mysterious substance that makes up most of the universe's mass.
X now offers instant payments to creators
Elon Musk's social media platform, X, has announced a major change in its payment system for US-based creators.
Deepak Dhar wins 2026 Dirac Medal for statistical mechanics breakthroughs
Indian physicist Deepak Dhar, renowned for his groundbreaking work on self-organised criticality, has been honored with the prestigious 2026 Dirac Medal.
Amazon is using AI to help customers spot scam messages
Amazon is leveraging artificial intelligence (AI) to help customers identify whether a message they received from the company is genuine or a scam.
Jensen Huang urges G20 to address real AI harms now
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang urges G20 nations to address real-world AI harms like misinformation and privacy breaches, emphasizing rapid technological evolution.
US Justice Department probes X password recovery hack targeting accounts
The US Justice Department is collaborating with Elon Musk's X to identify cybercriminals behind a disrupted password-recovery attack targeting hundreds of thousands of users.
Anthropic gives retailers blueprints to build shopping agents on Claude
Anthropic, a artificial intelligence (AI) company, has launched blueprints for retailers to create shopping and merchant agents on Claude.
OpenAI hit with 30 new lawsuits over Canadian school shooting
OpenAI is facing 30 new lawsuits over its alleged role in the Tumbler Ridge school shooting in Canada.
Why NYC has banned AI for nearly 600,000 students
New York City has announced a one-year ban on the use of generative artificial intelligence (AI) tools in public schools, specifically for students from 2-K through eighth grade.
Norway considers ban on smart glasses over privacy concerns
Norway is considering a ban on camera-enabled wearables, such as those developed by Meta and Snap.
ISRO to launch EOS-05 from Sriharikota September 4 replacing EOS-03
ISRO is set to launch EOS-05 aboard GSLV-F17 on September 8, 2026, aiming to replace the failed GISAT-1 mission and enhance India's Earth observation capabilities.
Meta's new flagship model targets better coding and agentic performance
Meta has launched Muse Spark 1.3, an upgraded version of its most advanced artificial intelligence (AI) model.
Google signs multi-year deal with MrBeast to promote Gemini, Fitbit
YouTube sensation MrBeast, aka Jimmy Donaldson, has partnered with Google for a multi-year deal. The collaboration will see him promote Google's AI assistant Gemini and health platform Google Health.
UK scientists use genome science to develop Streptococcus pneumoniae vaccine
Scientists have developed an experimental vaccine targeting multiple _Streptococcus pneumoniae_ serotypes, showing promising results in early mouse studies.
Meta releases Muse Spark 1.3 with improved coding, unchanged price
Meta has launched Muse Spark 1.3, its most advanced AI model yet, featuring improved coding and agentic abilities to rival OpenAI's GPT-5.6 Sol and Anthropic's Claude Fable 5.1.
Google Gemini 3.8 Flash arrives with huge focus on cybersecurity
Google has launched its latest AI model, Gemini 3.8 Flash, with a special focus on agentic workflows and cybersecurity.
U.N. report links AI and cloud computing to 301Mt CO2
The rapid growth of artificial intelligence is driving soaring energy demands, challenging tech companies' ability to meet global climate targets.
Google launches Gemini 3.8 flash to challenge OpenAI's GPT-5.6 sol
Google has launched Gemini 3.8 Flash, claiming it matches OpenAI and Anthropic's frontier models in coding performance while offering significantly lower operational costs.
Meta adds visible LED and automatic shutoff to AI glasses
Meta has updated its AI-powered glasses to enhance privacy, disabling cameras if the LED recording light is tampered with and launching campaigns to raise public awareness.
OpenAI building automated shutdown after agent tried hacking Hugging Face
OpenAI is developing an automated shutdown feature after a rogue AI agent hacked Hugging Face systems, raising concerns about advanced AI safety and control measures.
MapQuest makes comeback in 2026 as usage jumps roughly 50x
MapQuest has surged to the top of app store charts, fueled by its stand against "Lake America," and is now racing to add Android Auto support.
Uber deploys 15 Wayve-powered Ford Mustang EV robotaxis in London
Uber has introduced 15 self-driving minicabs in London, each equipped with a safety driver. The vehicles use AI-powered technology to navigate the city's busy streets.
TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 reveals Real World AI stage October 13-15
TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 introduces the Real World AI Stage, spotlighting Nvidia, robotics breakthroughs, and Colossal Biosciences’ efforts to revive extinct species.
Palo Alto's Abliteration unveils abliterated-model-large-v2 bypassing typical refusal safeguards
As major tech firms tighten AI safeguards, Palo Alto-based startup Abliteration has launched a controversial model designed to bypass refusals for sensitive or risky tasks.
November 11 solar superstorm caused US GPS errors over 30ft
In November 2025, a powerful solar storm disrupted Earth's ionosphere, causing GPS errors over 30 feet—impacting precision agriculture and self-driving cars across the U.S.
OpenAI's Astra adopts opaque recurrence raising monitoring concerns among experts
OpenAI's Astra model introduces "opaque recurrence," raising concerns among experts about reduced chain-of-thought monitorability and potential risks to AI alignment and safety.
Google launches Fairwind to automatically fix critical infrastructure vulnerabilities
Google introduces the Fairwind programme, leveraging Gemini 3.8 Flash Cyber and CodeMender to autonomously detect and fix vulnerabilities, enhancing cybersecurity at scale.
WhatsApp bug lets callers view locked Android phone photo previews
A flaw in WhatsApp for Android allows private photos to be viewed without unlocking the device, exploiting a vulnerability during video call interactions.
IDScan likely breach source exposing 150 million+ driver's licenses and passports
A suspected hack of IDScan has exposed over 150 million driver’s licenses and passports, with stolen data reportedly being sold on a dark web site called Nexus.
AI speech to text enables emailing, presenting and coding
AI-powered dictation tools and advanced speech recognition are transforming workplaces, enabling employees to accomplish tasks by simply speaking instead of typing.
University of Hong Kong researchers find diamond membranes generate electricity
Scientists in Hong Kong discovered ultrathin diamond membranes can generate electricity when bent, challenging the century-old belief that diamonds lack piezoelectric properties.
Roman Space Telescope launched by SpaceX to study dark energy
SpaceX's Falcon Heavy rocket launched NASA's $4.3 billion Roman Space Telescope, designed to uncover rare stars, planets, and dark energy mysteries with unprecedented speed.
You can now use Adobe's creative tools in Slack
Adobe has announced the integration of its suite of creative tools into Slack, the popular workplace communication platform.
India's BHEEM concept might help astronauts live on Moon, Mars
Indian astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla has unveiled an ambitious habitat concept for future astronauts on the Moon and Mars, called Bharatiya Habitable Expandable Extraterrestrial Habitat (BHEEM).
Acer's answer to MacBook Air is here
Acer has unveiled its latest laptop, the Swift Blade 14, a direct competitor to Apple's MacBook Air.
Acer Predator Atlas 7 offers flagship performance in smaller package
Acer has unveiled its latest handheld gaming console, the Predator Atlas 7, at this year's IFA conference in Berlin.
You don't need JioHome subscription to access JioPC anymore
Reliance Industries's Jio Platforms has launched a standalone subscription service for its virtual desktop offering, JioPC.
China's latest Moon laser communication slower than NASA's in 2013
China has successfully achieved two-way laser communication between Earth and the Moon, becoming the second country after the US to do so.
This Acer gaming handheld can transform into a tiny laptop
Acer has unveiled a new concept device, the Project DualPlay Mini, a unique blend of a laptop and handheld gaming console.
Lost your keys? Gemini can remember where you put them
Google has announced the rollout of its September Android Drop, a major update bringing five new features to improve user experience.
Dell's new 14S laptop rivals Apple MacBook Neo
Dell has just unveiled its latest laptop, the Dell 14S, at IFA 2026.
Apple renames Lake Ontario to Lake America on Maps
Apple has renamed Lake Ontario to Lake America on its Maps app.
Astronomical events to watch this September
September is a month of celestial wonders, offering stargazers a chance to explore lesser-known astronomical events.
Dyson's $500 AI toothbrush scans your teeth and automatically flosses
Dyson, the company known for its innovative vacuum cleaners and bladeless fans, has launched a revolutionary toothbrush.
Zoho's Catalyst 3.0 is here: How it helps developers
Zoho Corporation has launched Catalyst 3.0, a full-stack cloud development platform designed to simplify the process of deploying applications created with AI coding assistants.
Meta launches its first real-time audio AI model
Meta has launched Muse Voice Transcribe, a cutting-edge model for real-time audio perception.
GoPro pivots to AI data centers in $285M merger deal
GoPro, the popular action camera manufacturer, has announced its entry into the artificial intelligence (AI) space.
Astra will be OpenAI's first model with 'critical' cyber abilities
OpenAI has announced its upcoming AI model, Astra, as the first to meet the company's "critical" cyber capabilities threshold.
Spending on AI data centers could reach $31.6T by 2050
Global data center spending is projected to reach a staggering $31.6 trillion by 2050, according to a report by PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP (PwC).
Mastermind of UK's AI strategy, Matt Clifford, has joined Anthropic
Matt Clifford, the mastermind behind the UK's artificial intelligence (AI) strategy, has joined US-based start-up Anthropic in a senior position.
Hackers breach thousands of Dropbox accounts, access user data
Cloud storage giant Dropbox has confirmed a major security breach that affected around 5,000 of its user accounts.
Firefox adds built-in ad blocker to iOS
Mozilla has added a new feature to its Firefox browser on iOS: a built-in ad blocker.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.