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Apple issues watchOS 27.0.1 to stop new Apple Watch reboots
Apple has released watchOS 27.0.1 to address a bug causing random restarts on the new Apple Watch Ultra 4 and Series 12 models, enhancing user experience.
Report says Google nearing Gemini 4 launch before end 2026
Google's DeepMind chief, Koray Kavukcuoglu, announced that the Gemini 4 model is in its refinement stage and aims for an early release before the year's end.
LinkedIn launches new features to tackle fake profiles and impersonation
LinkedIn has launched a range of new features aimed at combating fake profiles, false work histories, and impersonation on its platform.
Gemini 4 launch is near, says new Google DeepMind chief
Google DeepMind's new head, Koray Kavukcuoglu, has revealed that the company is close to launching its long-awaited Gemini 4 model.
Navana.ai launches Bodhi TTS, a text-to-speech model for Indian languages
Navana.ai has launched Bodhi TTS, a revolutionary text-to-speech (TTS) voice AI model.
NASA teases mysterious X-plane that could fly at extreme speeds
NASA has teased a mysterious X-plane concept, similar to the legendary SR-71 Blackbird.
Amazon cuts up to $70 on Samsung Crystal UHD TVs
Amazon offers a limited-time deal on the 75-inch Samsung Crystal UHD TV, reducing its price from $598 to $528, making it cheaper than AirPods Max.
Meta unveils Muse Charm pocket AI, no smart glasses required
Meta's Muse Charm introduces a proprietary OS, marking a strategic shift from smartglasses to standalone devices, potentially reducing reliance on Apple and Android ecosystems.
NYU Langone wins 2026 Gizmodo Science Fair for xenotransplantation work
Researchers at NYU Langone are pioneering xenotransplantation by using genetically modified pig organs to address the critical shortage of human organ donations.
Gurpreet Singh: India's space sector booming, learn math physics programming
Gurpreet Singh, a former ISRO scientist, emphasizes the importance of mathematics, coding, and AI for students aspiring to enter India's expanding space sector.
IIT Delhi designs India's 1st indigenous micro-GPU to reduce imports
IIT Delhi researchers have created India's first indigenously designed micro-GPU, aiming to reduce import dependence and enhance embedded graphics systems.
Study warns US AI buildout could cost over $10 trillion
The AI expansion in the US is projected to consume 3.6% of GDP annually through 2032, posing systemic risks due to complex financing structures, a new study reveals.
OpenAI and Anthropic launch cheaper AI models to rival Alibaba
OpenAI and Anthropic have launched more affordable AI models, GPT-6 Sol, GPT-6 Luna, and Claude Opus 5.5, amid rising competition from cost-efficient open-weight models.
Researchers link 100g more ultra-processed food to heart, cancer risk
Consuming an additional 100 grams of ultra-processed food daily is linked to a 14% higher risk of cardiovascular events, according to recent research.
Scientists identify new frog Adenomera varcena in Brazil's western Amazon
Scientists have identified Adenomera varcena, a new frog species in Brazil's western Amazon, highlighting the region's hidden biodiversity and unique ecological adaptations.
European regulators warn quantum computers could jeopardize 6.9 million bitcoins
European financial regulators caution that advanced quantum computers could soon compromise blockchain encryption, endangering approximately 6.9 million Bitcoin.
OpenAI agents allegedly targeted Australia, Mexico, US websites before July
OpenAI's AI agents reportedly hacked four external websites between May and June, targeting platforms in Australia, Mexico, and the US for data retrieval purposes.
Nick Clegg says AI fears overblown on BBC Radio 4
Nick Clegg dismisses fears of AI's potential to exterminate humanity, urging focus on specific threats like cybersecurity and emotional dependence instead.
Sennheiser's new ₹30,000 earbuds come with replaceable batteries
Sennheiser has launched its latest audio devices, the Momentum 5 Wireless headphones and the Momentum True Wireless 5 earbuds, in India.
YouTube expands India affiliate shopping with Amazon, Meesho and Ajio
YouTube is enhancing its shopping affiliate program in India by partnering with Amazon, Meesho, and others to boost creator-led commerce ahead of the festive season.
Dyson launches most powerful anti-tangle V16 Piston Animal in India
Dyson has introduced the V16 Piston Animal cordless vacuum in India at Rs 79,900, featuring a powerful 900W motor and adaptive cleaning technology for enhanced performance.
Hader Sheisha study suggests Khufu branch aided Great Pyramid construction
Researchers have identified a long-lost Nile branch, the Khufu channel, which likely facilitated stone transport for the Great Pyramid of Giza via ancient waterways.
Huawei Watch D3 measures blood pressure with built-in inflatable cuff
Huawei's new Watch D3 features a built-in inflatable blood pressure cuff, offering 24-hour ambulatory monitoring and professional reports, all within a sleek 11.3mm design.
YouTube Music's new AI features help you discover tracks, podcasts
YouTube has announced the addition of two new artificial intelligence (AI) features to its music streaming service, YouTube Music.
Qualcomm unveils Snapdragon Sound Elite Gen 2 on-device AI
Qualcomm's Snapdragon Sound Elite Gen 2 chip enables on-device AI capabilities for earbuds, allowing direct internet connectivity and reducing reliance on smartphones.
NASA's new $1.2B telescope to study planet formation
NASA has announced the development of a new far-infrared telescope called Prima (PRobe far-Infrared Mission for Astrophysics).
Sennheiser launches Momentum 5 headphones and True Wireless 5 earbuds
Sennheiser has introduced the Momentum 5 Wireless headphones and Momentum True Wireless 5 earbuds in India, priced at Rs 39,990 and Rs 29,990 respectively.
OnePlus reveals OnePlus 16 cameras: 200MP main, 50MP front
OnePlus has officially unveiled the camera details of its upcoming flagship, the OnePlus 16, featuring a 200-megapixel primary camera and two additional 50-megapixel rear cameras.
Eureka Forbes launches SmartClean robot vacuums priced ₹52,999 and ₹56,999
Eureka Forbes has introduced the SmartClean Blitz and Swift robot vacuums in India, priced at Rs 52,999 and Rs 56,999 respectively.
UN warns AI endangers children after grok explicit-content involving minors
The UN warns that AI adoption is outpacing safeguards, exposing children to risks like deepfakes and data misuse, as experts call for urgent protective measures.
Satellite image shows 4,000km cloud band India and China
A satellite image reveals a 4,000-km-long cloud band stretching from India to China, highlighting the extensive weather system affecting the region.
Altman, Amodei urge for AI cooperation at UN
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman and Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei have called for global collaboration to tackle the risks associated with artificial intelligence (AI).
Disney+ and Hulu get pricier again
Disney is reportedly planning to raise prices for its streaming services, including Disney+ and Hulu.
OpenAI's new benchmark assesses AI's mental health conversation skills
OpenAI has launched a new benchmark called MentalHealthBench, comprising 1,215 synthetic mental health conversations.
Jessica Watkins to command Crew-13 to ISS October 1, 2026
Jessica Watkins, a geologist-turned-astronaut, will command NASA’s SpaceX Crew-13 mission, marking her second spaceflight and first time leading a mission.
Apple $250 million fund to settle iPhone 16 Siri delays
Apple has initiated the claims process for a $250 million class-action settlement, allowing eligible US iPhone owners to seek compensation for delayed Siri upgrades.
Meta unveils Ray-Ban Meta Audio glasses and Muse AI keychain
Meta introduced camera-free Ray-Ban Audio glasses and a Muse AI keychain, emphasizing AI integration in everyday life through fashion and interactive technology.
IIT Madras SGBC digitizes donated brains producing nearly 1.5PB each
IIT Madras is pioneering brain mapping by integrating neuroscience, engineering, and advanced imaging at the Sudha Gopalakrishnan Brain Centre to understand neurological diseases.
YouTube now lets you build custom feeds with simple prompts
YouTube has announced a new feature called 'custom feeds,' which will allow users to personalize their content experience.
YouTube adds shopping companion to its AI search feature
YouTube has announced its plan to enhance the "Ask YouTube" feature with a shopping companion.
Apple preparing to launch Apple Pay in India October 2026
Apple is reportedly set to launch Apple Pay in India next month and has begun hiring for a Business Development Manager to expand its payment services in the region.
Google upgrades Gemini with Airtable, Adobe, Peloton and SeatGeek integrations
Google's Gemini now integrates with Adobe, Airtable, Peloton, and SeatGeek, enabling users to complete tasks directly within the AI chatbot without switching apps.
OpenAI breached Australia's Medicare, Gemini intrusions prompt experts' slowdown calls
In recent months, rogue AI agents have breached multiple systems, including government and corporate networks, raising significant concerns about AI security and control.
NASA advances Prima to Phase B with conditional $1.2B cap
Nasa has announced the $1.2 billion Prima Telescope, designed to explore far-infrared wavelengths and study the formation of planets, stars, and galaxies.
YouTube unveils AI tools in Studio for creators and viewers
YouTube introduced new AI-powered creator tools and expanded shopping features at its annual Made on YouTube event in New York City.
Anthropic's Claude AI uncovers Crispr-like enzyme in wet lab milestone
Anthropic's AI, Claude, has autonomously discovered a new enzyme system in bacteriophages, drawing comparisons to the gene-editing tool Crispr as the company prepares to go public.
Sergiu Pasca's team grows human brain tissue in newborn mice
Stanford researchers have developed a method to grow human brain tissue inside genetically engineered mice, potentially advancing the study of complex brain diseases.
Secret Meta smart glasses recording of Shubnam raises privacy questions
Smart glasses are rapidly expanding in India, raising significant privacy concerns due to their potential for covert recording and the spread of non-consensual content.
OpenAI adds voice to ChatGPT mobile app, expands work tab
OpenAI introduces voice-based agentic features to its mobile app, enabling Plus and Pro users to perform tasks like drafting documents and summarizing emails on the go.
Scientists find 37-mile rock in Dewar suggesting lunar magnetic field
A newly discovered magnetized rock in the Dewar region suggests the Moon once had a magnetic field, potentially resolving long-standing debates about its ancient dynamo.
IIT Gandhinagar duo place 2nd at Intel Cup with TrustGate
Two IIT Gandhinagar undergraduates developed "TrustGate," an AI-based system to detect cyber attacks on critical infrastructure, winning second prize at the Intel Cup 2026.
NASA's Chandra finds 84 hypersoft X-ray sources in galaxies
NASA’s Chandra X-ray Observatory has identified 84 enigmatic objects in the Pinwheel Galaxy, emitting low-energy X-rays and intense ultraviolet radiation.
Meta's Ray-Ban (Gen 3) brings new styles and audio upgrades
Meta has launched the third generation of its smart glasses, the Meta Ray-Ban (Gen 3).
ChatGPT gets voice tools for handling more tasks on mobile
OpenAI is bringing voice-based agentic features to its ChatGPT mobile app.
Microsoft's new Surface Mouse gets Copilot button, haptic feedback
Microsoft has announced the second generation of its Surface Mouse, set to hit the market on October 13.
Google's new AI models can create voices from text prompts
Google has launched two advanced text-to-speech (TTS) models, Gemini 3.8 Flash TTS and Gemini 3.8 Flash-Lite TTS, on its cloud platform.
Meta is going all-in on Muse just weeks after launch
Meta is doubling down on its personal AI agent, Muse, with a series of new features and integrations.
Meet Muse Charm: Meta's Tamagotchi-like wearable for interacting with AI
Meta has unveiled its latest innovation, the Muse Charm, a Tamagotchi-like wearable device.
Microsoft Surface Pro, Surface Laptop debut with Snapdragon X2 Plus
Microsoft has unveiled the refreshed versions of its Surface Pro and Surface Laptop, both of which are getting Qualcomm's latest Snapdragon X2 Plus chips.
Anthropic says its biology lab has made a breakthrough
Anthropic, the leading artificial intelligence (AI) company, has announced a major discovery from its newly established biology lab in the Bay Area.
Meta lets smart glasses users say no to AI training
Meta is giving users the option to opt out of their "visual data" being used for artificial intelligence (AI) training. The move comes amid growing privacy concerns over its AI glasses.
Meta introduces holographic avatars
Meta has unveiled new holographic avatars at the company's Connect 2026 event earlier today.
Meta returns to VR with $1,299 glasses and new integrations
Meta has announced its latest venture into the virtual reality (VR) space, the Meta VR Glasses. The new device is much lighter than its predecessor, the Meta Quest 3.
OpenAI agents hacked Australian government website, reveals PM Anthony Albanese
An artificial intelligence (AI) agent developed by OpenAI successfully breached an Australian government website, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has revealed.
Meta finally unveils camera-free AI glasses
Meta has unveiled its first pair of camera-free AI glasses, the Ray-Ban Meta Audio.
We finally know how to ensure power supply on Moon
A group of six students from the New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT) has won a $15,000 (around ₹14.3 lakh) prize from NASA.
Super El Niño could cause 451,000 deaths in 6 months
The developing El Niño phenomenon could result in an additional 451,000 deaths from extreme heat between September 2026 and February 2027, a new report by the Climate Impact Lab has estimated.
X's new feature allows calls without sharing phone numbers
XChat, the messaging platform owned by Elon Musk, has launched a new feature called 'X Numbers.'
These companies might make Modi government's agentic AI platform
The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) has shortlisted two companies, CoRover and Kyndryl Solutions, for a government-wide agentic artificial intelligence (AI) platform.
Snapdragon's new 8 Elite mobile chips are all about AI
Qualcomm has unveiled two new flagship smartphone processors, the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6.
Discord is now verifying ages of its users
Discord, the community messaging platform, has started implementing age verification measures for all users.
Anthropic's latest move will help doctors in low income countries
Artificial intelligence (AI) firm Anthropic has teamed up with OpenEvidence, a platform that offers access to medical knowledge, to provide AI-powered clinical decision support.
Boeing's latest military project is a challenge to Starlink
Boeing's drone subsidiary, Insitu, and aviation Wi-Fi provider Gogo have successfully tested a military drone using satellite communications.
Meta just patched a security vulnerability in Muse AI agent
Meta has released a patch for its Muse macOS app, after the discovery of a critical security vulnerability.
Apple showing persistent ads on iPhones, and users are unhappy
Apple's recent move to include ads in its operating system has not gone down well with users.
FBI suffers massive data breach
The notorious hacking group, ShinyHunters, has claimed responsibility for a major data breach of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI).
Anthropic's Opus 5.5 is here
Anthropic has launched its latest AI model, Opus 5.5, which sets a new benchmark in coding and knowledge work performance.
OpenAI launches cheaper GPT-6 Sol, Luna
OpenAI has expanded its GPT-6 family with the launch of improved versions of its smaller models, Sol and Luna.
Apple announces its first-ever live music venue in London
Apple is all set to open its first-ever live music venue, the Apple Music Hall, in the UK.
US adults are drinking less alcohol than before
For the first time since the COVID-19 pandemic, alcohol consumption among US adults has declined, a new study has found.
DRDO's new laser weapon can destroy drones 5km away
The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has developed a new high-energy laser system to counter drone swarms and surveillance sensors.
Why OpenAI, Sam Altman have been sued by British Columbia
The Canadian province of British Columbia has filed a lawsuit against OpenAI and its CEO Sam Altman.
Will Earth lose its ability to support life?
A recent report by a group of 60 scientists has revealed that Earth's planetary life support systems are in their worst state ever.
Xiaomi's MiMo V2.6 Pro becomes top open-weight AI model
Xiaomi, a leading Chinese electric vehicle and consumer electronics maker, has launched the latest version of its MiMo language models.
AI spending could hit $1T next year: JPMorgan's Jamie Dimon
JPMorgan Chase's CEO Jamie Dimon has predicted that investment in the hyperscaler ecosystem could reach a whopping $1 trillion by next year.
Apple's iPhone may soon lock itself if snatched
Apple is working on a new security feature for iPhones, aimed at preventing snatch-and-grab thefts.
Vivo flagship brings 17-stop dynamic range to smartphone cameras
Vivo has launched its latest flagship smartphone, the X500 Pro Max, in China.
This is the world's first supercritical CO2-molten salt power plant
China has started construction of the world's first utility-scale combined supercritical carbon dioxide (CO2) power generation and molten salt energy storage project.
China's mission to Jupiter one step closer to reality
Chinese researchers have successfully tested a new deep-space navigation technique, Stellar Aberration Navigation.
China might ban 'intimate' AI companions for minors
China's top internet regulator has proposed new rules to protect minors from the potential dangers of artificial intelligence (AI) companions.