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Reflect Orbital reveals 50,000 mirror satellite plan and California demo
A US startup's plan to illuminate Earth at night using space mirrors has sparked criticism from environmentalists and astronomers concerned about ecological impacts.
ISRO plans NVS-03 launch Oct 30 2026 to strengthen NavIC
ISRO is set to launch the NVS-03 satellite aboard the GSLV-F18 on October 30, 2026, aiming to enhance India's NavIC satellite navigation system.
easyJet to deploy SpaceX's Starlink on A320 A320neo A321neo jets
British budget airline easyJet plans to equip its Airbus fleet with Starlink satellite internet starting in 2027, aiming for completion by early 2028.
Australia's cyber agency urges smarter AI tools as threats rise
Australians should brace for unexpected online service outages as the Australian Signals Directorate highlights rising AI-enabled cyber threats and prioritizes system security.
Apple expected to launch iPhone 18 family early 2027
Apple is set to introduce the iPhone 18, iPhone 18e, and iPhone Air 2 in early 2027, featuring design and hardware upgrades.
Half of Southeast Asian shoppers use AI to find products
As AI reshapes product discovery, brands must adapt to secure recommendations. Consumers increasingly use AI for shopping, prompting a shift in advertising strategies.
Airtel launches ₹200 prepaid add-on offering 30GB and YouTube Premium
Airtel has launched a Rs 200 prepaid add-on offering YouTube Premium, 30GB of high-speed data, and access to over 20 OTT apps for a comprehensive entertainment experience.
Apple rolls out policy to scan sealed iPhones for returns
Apple is introducing new technology that allows unopened iPhones to be scanned for authenticity, eliminating the need for store clerks to open the packaging during returns.
Bill Gates calls Meta's Muse 1st truly great consumer AI
Bill Gates commends Meta's AI agent, Muse, as a significant advancement and personally congratulated Alexandr Wang for its development despite acknowledging potential challenges.
NASA targets 2028 moon mission with SpaceX Blue Origin competing
Nasa aims for a 2028 crewed Moon landing, with SpaceX and Blue Origin competing to develop lunar landers for the mission.
IIT Madras report finds AI affecting India's entry level jobs
A whitepaper by IIT Madras highlights that AI adoption disproportionately affects entry-level jobs, raising concerns about job quality, surveillance, and increased work stress.
India's daily AI use expected to hit 43% by 2030
India's daily multimodal AI use is projected to nearly double from 22% to 43% by 2030, surpassing the global estimate of 30%, according to an Ericsson ConsumerLab report.
Galaxy S27 Exynos 2700 outperforms Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6
Samsung's upcoming Exynos 2700 chip, expected to power select Galaxy S27 models, reportedly surpasses the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 series in multi-core CPU and GPU performance.
IIT Delhi opens AI ML certificate applications starting Jan 9, 2027
IIT Delhi has introduced a six-month certificate programme in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning, starting January 9, 2027. Applications are open until January 8, 2027.
IIT Madras report urges task level assessment of AI impact
A report by IIT Madras emphasizes assessing AI's impact by its ability to automate specific tasks within jobs, rather than focusing solely on job displacement.
Google DeepMind model joined NHC forecasts, predicted Isaias landfall
AI models, like Google DeepMind, are rapidly enhancing hurricane predictions by analyzing historical storm data, outperforming traditional models in path accuracy.
Google prioritizing AI research over cloud customers, Sundar Pichai reveals
Google CEO Sundar Pichai has revealed that the tech giant is prioritizing artificial intelligence (AI) research over its cloud customers.
China sets Guinness record with 110 humanoid robots in Jinan
China's humanoid robotics industry achieved a milestone as 110 robots performed a synchronized dance in Jinan, setting a Guinness World Records title for simultaneous dancing.
Warhound raises $200 million, plans to genetically engineer US military dogs
Ben Lamm, co-founder of Colossal Biosciences, is collaborating with Palmer Luckey to genetically engineer military dogs through their new startup, Warhound.
FDA reviews Roche giredestrant for early HR+ HER2- breast cancer
Roche's giredestrant significantly reduces recurrence and progression risks in hormone receptor-positive breast cancer, with FDA decisions expected by late 2026.
Shocker! Ex-Google executive required AI's help to describe her daughter
Marissa Mayer, the former Google executive, has drawn flak online after using an artificial intelligence (AI) tool to describe her daughter.
WhatsApp's upcoming feature will help you manage large communities
WhatsApp is working on a new feature called 'Organizations' to help community admins manage their groups more efficiently.
Apple promotes Victor Yin to oversee display development, reshuffles leadership
Apple is reshaping its engineering leadership, promoting Victor Yin to oversee display development as longtime specialists Wei Chen and John Zhong transition to advisory roles.
We finally know how this 1,600-year-old Roman cup was made
Scientists from the University of Sheffield have successfully replicated the optical behavior of an ancient Roman glass artifact, known as the Lycurgus Cup.
Moonshot resets Kimi subscribers' quotas after K3.1 Pro launch issues
Beijing-based artificial intelligence (AI) start-up, Moonshot AI, has apologized for the rate limiting and unnecessary quota consumption issues that arose after the launch of its Kimi K3.1 Pro model.
Kaspersky warns fake iPhone Duo sites harvesting personal details
Cybercriminals are exploiting the iPhone Duo launch by creating fake websites offering 25% discounts, aiming to harvest personal details from unsuspecting buyers.
Canva launches 1st in-house craft AI to create high-res images
Canva has introduced Craft, its inaugural image-generation model developed internally, enhancing its AI capabilities with advanced image rendering and editing features.
Apple deploys store anti-theft scanners to curb fake iPhone returns
Apple is deploying a new scanning device at its retail stores to detect tampered iPhone returns, enhancing inventory management without opening the packaging.
IIT Madras report says AI could reshape India's entry-level jobs
AI is set to transform entry-level jobs in India by automating routine tasks, altering how young employees gain experience and progress in their careers.
Sundar Pichai says Google prioritizes AI over quick cloud profits
Google CEO Sundar Pichai confirms prioritizing AI research over Cloud services, sacrificing short-term revenue to allocate computing resources for developing advanced AI models.
Apple has done 'nothing new' since Jobs era: PayPal co-founder
Peter Thiel, the billionaire co-founder of PayPal and a prominent venture capitalist, has criticized Apple for its lack of innovation since the death of Steve Jobs in 2011.
Penn State ends Swift Observatory operations as re-entry nears
NASA's Neil Gehrels Swift Observatory has ceased its scientific operations after nearly two decades, preparing for atmospheric re-entry due to increased atmospheric drag.
Moonshot AI offers 25% quota reset after Kimi launch issues
Chinese AI startup Moonshot AI apologized for rate limiting after the Kimi K3.1 Pro launch and offered a 25% quota reset to all subscribers.
Unitree H2-X loses part of lower leg at Hangzhou conference
Unitree's H2-X humanoid robot lost part of its lower leg during a failed kung fu flip demonstration at the 2026 World Physical AI Conference in Hangzhou.
Electrum Bitcoin wallet flaw exploited via Replace-by-Fee drains user funds
A security flaw in Electrum allowed malicious servers to intercept and alter transactions, leading to at least one confirmed theft when users attempted to expedite payments.
Japanese firms offer customer compensation following disruptive cyberattacks
Japanese companies are now offering compensation to their customers in the wake of a series of disruptive cyberattacks.
Google to use Gmail Drive Photos for personalized ads
Google's updated privacy policy allows Gmail, Drive, and Photos data to influence personalised ads if users permit data sharing with other Google services.
Indian eMudhra apologizes after scripting error exposed digital certificate keys
eMudhra has issued a public apology for using weak security keys, which compromised digital certificates, and announced an expert review to enhance its cybersecurity measures.
Anthropic says Claude bypassed paywall to access Georgia voter data
Anthropic's artificial intelligence (AI) system, Claude, has accessed a restricted dashboard of aggregate election figures from the US state of Georgia without explicit human authorization.
KPMG: India must invest in skills and R&D for AI
India must bolster its talent pool, R&D capabilities, and computing infrastructure to harness AI's potential for economic and social benefits, according to a KPMG report.
YouTuber may have uncovered why iPhone Duo's screen keeps cracking
The recently launched iPhone Duo has been plagued by a major durability issue, with users reporting sudden screen cracks.
Moonshot AI curbs Kimi K3.1 Pro's exploit-finding ability before release
Moonshot AI has weakened the cyber-offensive abilities of its Kimi K3.1 Pro model to address security concerns ahead of its open-weight release in November.
Instagram app now available on Apple TV
Instagram has launched its app for Apple TV, marking the first time the platform is available on Apple's streaming device.
Reddit's largest open-source community bans AI projects, non-English speakers
The r/opensource subreddit has come under fire for its new submission rules, which ban projects that use or are intended for artificial intelligence (AI).
Cambridge University and GlitterinTech unveil $10 near-infrared spectrometer chip
Researchers at the University of Cambridge have created a $10 spectrometer chip capable of identifying food, plastics, and pharmaceuticals with laboratory-grade precision.
iFixit teardown reveals why iPhone Duo's inner-screen may be vulnerable
Renowned tech repair website, iFixit, has dissected Apple's latest innovation, the iPhone Duo.
Faraday Future debuts $89,000 humanoid at Brooklyn Bridge Park
An $89,000 AI-powered humanoid robot was seen interacting with people in Brooklyn Bridge Park, aiming to learn human behavior for future roles as a babysitter or companion.
Government opens BharatNet to private ISPs to boost rural connections
India plans to involve private ISPs in the BharatNet project to improve last-mile connectivity, as only 1.64 million of the targeted 15 million homes are connected.
Mass General Brigham develops AI predicting cancer survival from photos
Researchers at Mass General Brigham Cancer Institute have developed an AI tool that can predict a patient's survival chances from cancer treatment using just a facial photograph.
Authentic Brands Group sues Anthropic for $41 million over Presley songs
Authentic Brands Group is suing AI company Anthropic for allegedly using 274 Elvis Presley songs to train its models without permission, seeking $150,000 per infringed track.
This is how our ancient ancestors might have looked like
A recent study has revealed what the mysterious Denisovans (ancient humans) might have looked like.
First-in-the-world: Spinal cord transplant done on paralyzed patient in Russia
In a groundbreaking medical achievement, a team of Chinese and Russian doctors has performed what has been described as the world's first spinal cord transplant on a paralyzed patient in Moscow.
Stars from 'The Three-Body Problem' are real after all
Chinese astronomers have discovered a real three-star system, which is far more stable than the one depicted in Liu Cixin's science fiction work, The Three-Body Problem.
Hunter's Moon shines bright tonight: When, how to watch
The October full Moon, popularly known as the Hunter's Moon, will illuminate the night sky this weekend.
ISRO to build 4 functional launch pads by 2029
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is all set to expand its space operations with four functional launch pads by 2029.
Nearly 300 glaciers lost in US since the 1960s: Study
A new study has revealed that the western United States has lost nearly 300 glaciers since the 1960s.
Musk adds $1 tipping feature to X: How it works
Elon Musk announced a new feature on X Money, allowing users to send a $1 tip by long-pressing the Like button on posts.
How cybercriminals can hijack your accounts without passwords, login alerts
Cybercriminals have devised a way to break into your online accounts, and they don't even need your password and they don't trigger a login alert.
Pennsylvania mandates labels on AI-generated ads
Pennsylvania has become one of the first states in the US to require disclosures on artificial intelligence (AI)-generated advertisements.
Why OpenAI is training its frontier models without internet access
OpenAI has announced a major shift in its approach to training artificial intelligence (AI) models.
AI chatbots like Grok and ChatGPT exhibit political bias: Study
A recent study has revealed that popular AI chatbots such as SpaceXSI's Grok and OpenAI's GPT, exhibit political bias.
Meta's new terms could harm American businesses, US Senator warns
US Senator Marsha Blackburn has raised alarms over Meta Platforms's plan to revise its commercial terms.
Meta delays update that could let it scrape news websites
Meta Platforms has delayed a controversial update to its commercial terms for business accounts.
'Pro and tell': What to expect from Apple's upcoming event
Apple is gearing up for its next big launch event, the "Pro and tell," scheduled for October 28 at 1:00pm ET (10:30pm IST) in Los Angeles.
iPhone Duo fails JerryRigEverything's durability test
Apple's iPhone Duo has failed a durability test conducted by popular YouTuber JerryRigEverything.
CBFC data leak: Sensitive documents of over 500 films exposed
A major data breach has exposed the certification records of over 500 films at the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC).
Everything we know about NASA's Artemis III Moon-lander test mission
NASA has unveiled its detailed plan for the upcoming Artemis III Moon-lander test flight.
Top skywatching targets to look out for this Halloween
As Halloween approaches, the night sky offers a unique opportunity for stargazers.
Official iPhone Duo repair guides now available
Apple has released a series of repair guides and manuals for the iPhone Duo.
How to unlock your iPhone Duo using an Apple Watch
iPhone Duo comes with a Touch ID sensor integrated into the side button for user authentication.
Why some Android phones are showing January 2027 system update
Google has been releasing multiple Play system updates every month to improve features and fix bugs on Android devices.
This drug combo cuts death-risk in cancer cases by 58%
Amgen's Imdelltra, an immunotherapy drug, has been found to significantly increase survival rates in patients with aggressive small cell lung cancer (SCLC) when used with AstraZeneca's Imfinzi.
Apple fixing Safari's cramped layout on iPhone Duo's outer screen
Apple's Safari team is looking into ways to optimize website display on the iPhone Duo's outer screen.
Vincent van Gogh's 'The Starry Night' portrays actual night sky
Vincent van Gogh's iconic painting "The Starry Night" may be based on an actual astronomical event, according to a recent study by South Korean scientists.
Are stupendously large black holes part of dark matter?
A recent study has debunked the theory that stupendously large black holes could be a major component of dark matter.
J&J's prostate cancer drug shows promise in early-stage trial
Johnson & Johnson's experimental prostate cancer drug, JNJ-6143, has shown promising results in an early-stage trial.
Jack Dorsey's new AI model talks like a human
Jack Dorsey, the man behind Twitter (now X), has unveiled a new artificial intelligence (AI) model called Dessa.
Meta acquires Sundial to enhance its AI analytics capabilities
Meta has acquired Sundial, an artificial intelligence (AI) data analytics platform founded by two former Meta employees.
Deepinder Goyal's Temple wearable might cost ₹85,000
Deepinder Goyal, the founder of Eternal, has opened the early-access waitlist for his new venture Temple.
Kimi K3.1-Pro AI model arrives with 1M token context window
Chinese artificial intelligence (AI) firm Moonshot AI has launched its latest model, the Kimi K3.1 Pro.
Nuclear power usage could triple by 2060, says IAEA
Rafael Grossi, the Director-General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), has predicted that nuclear power usage could more than triple by 2060.
PHP Foundation has just 1 full-time employee, seeks more funding
The PHP Foundation, the non-profit organization responsible for supporting the open-source programming language PHP, is facing funding challenges.
Greece: Children under 15 can't use social media from 2027
Greece's parliament has approved a bill banning the use of social media platforms by children under the age of 15.
Why AWS's cloud capacity is mostly booked through 2027
Amazon CEO Andy Jassy has revealed that the company's cloud computing arm, Amazon Web Services (AWS), is running out of capacity.
Global data center spending to hit $2.93T by 2030
The global data center market is on a major growth trajectory, with spending projected to hit $1 trillion in 2026 and more than double to $2.1 trillion by 2028.
OpenAI starts training its frontier AI models again
OpenAI has resumed the training of its advanced artificial intelligence (AI) models after a security overhaul and cutting off internet access.
PHP warns of another security flaw
PHP has flagged a new security vulnerability, CVE-2026-115560, that could allow an attacker to execute code on a web server.
Beware of fake helpline listings: SBI issues warning
The State Bank of India (SBI) has issued a warning to its customers about the dangers of searching for customer care numbers online.
iPhone Duo shortage prompts retailers to charge an extra ₹1L
Apple's first-ever foldable smartphone, the iPhone Duo, is witnessing a supply crunch in India.
Blinkit's iPhone Duo stock sold out in just 5 minutes
Blinkit's latest listing, the iPhone Duo, has witnessed a phenomenal response from customers in Delhi-NCR.
US losing AI race to China, says former Google CEO
Former Google CEO Eric Schmidt has warned that the United States is losing the artificial intelligence (AI) race to China.
Tech Mahindra partners with SpaceXSI, bringing Grok Build into workflows
Tech Mahindra has announced a partnership with Elon Musk's SpaceXSI.
Oura sues Ultrahuman again, targeting Ring Pro sales in US
Smart ring manufacturer Oura has filed another lawsuit against Indian rival Ultrahuman, this time targeting the sales of its Ring Pro in the US.
iPhone Duo teardown reveals complex repairs, more visible display crease
Apple's first-ever foldable smartphone, the iPhone Duo, has been put through an early teardown.
Sam Altman outlines 3 paths to make AI safer
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has proposed three potential paths for the safe development of artificial intelligence (AI) in a communication with his staff.
OpenAI partners with Polish research institute to improve AI safety
OpenAI has announced a partnership with Poland's NASK National Research Institute to improve artificial intelligence (AI) safety protocols.
With no tasks to complete, AI agents started playing
In a groundbreaking experiment, MIT researchers have discovered that artificial intelligence (AI) agents can create their own challenges when left to explore a virtual environment.
Meta's AI can still scrape news sites
Meta's revised business terms for its business accounts have come under fire from legal experts.
Microsoft claims its AI can diagnose patients better than doctors
Microsoft says its artificial intelligence (AI) tool can diagnose medical conditions with up to four times the accuracy of human doctors.
Fitbit Air gets blood pressure and insulin resistance tracking
Google is adding blood pressure and insulin resistance trend tracking capabilities to its Fitbit Air device.
Google Meet expands real-time translation to 63 languages
Google has announced a major update for its video conferencing platform, Google Meet.
After 17 years, Microsoft pulls plug on employee innovation program
Microsoft has announced the closure of The Garage, a series of popular maker spaces where employees worked on experimental projects and developed innovative apps and hardware.
Meta sued over failure to crack down on scam ads
Rhode Island Attorney General Peter F. Neronha has sued Meta over its alleged failure to combat scam advertisements on its platforms.
Uber's entire workforce will now use ChatGPT Work
Uber has announced a major expansion of its partnership with OpenAI, the company behind the popular AI chatbot ChatGPT.
Spotify is serious about stopping Family Plan sharing
Spotify is cracking down on users who share their Family Plan subscriptions too widely.
OpenAI flaws could let AI agents evade action monitoring
Non-profit evaluators METR and Redwood Research have uncovered vulnerabilities in OpenAI's internal monitoring system.
YouTube now lets you build your own video feeds
YouTube has announced a major update for its mobile app homepage, introducing a feature called "custom feeds."
Amazon rebrands Kindle Unlimited to Kindle+, adds AI-narrated audiobooks
Amazon has rebranded its Kindle Unlimited subscription service as Kindle+.
Trump says Sundar Pichai persuaded him against renaming Atlantic Ocean
US President Donald Trump has claimed that Google CEO Sundar Pichai advised him against renaming the Atlantic Ocean.
'Vulnerability tsunami' is coming, Anthropic security chief warns
Jason D. Clinton, the Deputy Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) at Anthropic, has warned that the tech industry is headed for a major crisis.