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Researchers unveil adversarial audio that can control AI voice assistants
Researchers have discovered that inaudible sounds embedded in audio can manipulate AI voice assistants, potentially exposing sensitive user data to cybercriminals.
Steve Wozniak addresses Grand Valley State University Class of 2026
Steve Wozniak’s humorous remarks on human intelligence during Grand Valley State University’s Class of 2026 commencement earned widespread applause and went viral online.
Sun emits record 19-day continuous radio signal, scientists report
The Sun shattered records by emitting a continuous radio wave transmission for 19 days, observed in 2025 using NASA and ESA spacecraft, marking an unprecedented solar event.
IIIT-Bangalore opens B.Tech and 5-year integrated M.Tech applications 2026-27 session
IIIT-B invites applications for B.Tech and Integrated M.Tech programmes, offering unified admission for Computer Science, Electronics, and Artificial Intelligence disciplines.
China's Shenzhou-23 space mission to feature Hong Kong's first astronaut
China is scheduled to launch its longest human spaceflight mission to date, the Shenzhou-23.
Why low-tech companies are now engaging in 'AI washing'
UK companies are adopting "yoga-level" stretches to portray themselves as AI specialists, a trend fueled by the hype surrounding the technology.
Worrying: Patients rushing to plastic surgeons for 'AI face' look
Plastic surgeons in the UK are increasingly concerned about their patients asking for an "AI face."
OpenAI launches free public verifier with Google SynthID partnership
OpenAI has introduced a free tool to verify AI-generated images, leveraging SynthID watermarks and C2PA metadata to combat misinformation amid the rise of deepfake technology.
Anthropic may soon release Claude Mythos 1 security testing AI
Leaked references to “claude-mythos-1-preview” in Anthropic’s code and security tools suggest the company is accelerating preparations for its most powerful AI model’s release.
Workplace tracking software secretly share employee data with Big Tech
A recent study has revealed that popular workplace monitoring apps, or "bossware," are sharing employee data with digital advertising platforms and data brokers.
Astronomers find Milky Way collided with Loki 10 billion years
Scientists have identified remnants of a galaxy, nicknamed Loki, consumed by the Milky Way 10 billion years ago, shedding light on the galaxy's growth through ancient mergers.
This phishing scam targets iPhone users to steal Apple ID
The Indian Cybercrime Coordination Centre's National Cybercrime Threat Analytics Unit (I4C) has issued a warning about a sophisticated phishing scam. The scam targets iPhone users who have lost their devices.
Ferrari revamps fan app with IBM's AI tech
Ferrari has partnered with tech giant IBM in a bid to enhance the experience of Formula 1 (F1) fans.
xAI turns to fossil fuels to power massive AI expansion
Elon Musk's xAI has turned to fossil fuels for its data centers, a surprising shift for a company.
State-owned CNBM begins industrial T1200 carbon fiber production in China
China has developed T1200-grade carbon fiber, ten times stronger than steel yet thinner than hair, capable of pulling a coach with 54 adults and now mass-produced.
AI could disrupt 28% back-office roles in India: Report
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is set to disrupt 28% of back-office roles and 24% of data roles in India over the next three years, a new study by SHRM has found.
NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang says computers will understand humans
Jensen Huang highlights the transformative power of AI, emphasizing a shift from humans adapting to computers to machines understanding human language and behavior.
OpenAI seeks researchers who can stop AI from improving itself
OpenAI is looking for a researcher to tackle one of the biggest challenges in artificial intelligence (AI): what happens when an AI system can improve itself.
Apple registers new subdomain ahead of WWDC, fueling AI buzz
Ahead of the much-anticipated Worldwide Developer Conference (WWDC) 2026, Apple has registered a new subdomain: genai.apple.com.
Study finds A1 blood linked to higher early stroke risk
A 2022 study reveals that individuals with blood type A face a 16% higher risk of early stroke, while those with type O1 have a 12% lower risk.
New research may explain Indian Ocean 100m gravity dip
Scientists may have uncovered the cause of a massive gravity “hole” beneath the Indian Ocean, tracing it to deep mantle dynamics linked to ancient geological processes.
Meng Xiaoyi claims AI collar translates pet sounds and gestures
A Chinese startup, Meng Xiaoyi, has introduced an AI-powered collar that claims to translate pet vocalisations and emotions into human language with up to 95% accuracy.
Banks can reduce UPI daily or per-transaction limits for security
UPI transaction limits may drop due to security measures or unusual activity. Banks monitor transactions and reset limits after verifying account safety.
Anthropic's Claude Mythos appears on Claude Code, finds 10,000 bugs
Claude Mythos, Anthropic's advanced AI model, was briefly spotted on Claude Code just a day after the company announced it wouldn't release the model to the public anytime soon.
China to send Chang'e-7 for south pole water ice 2026
China's Chang’e-7 mission, launching in 2026 from Wenchang, aims to explore the Moon's south pole for water ice in shadowed craters, advancing plans for future lunar bases.
Study finds monitoring apps send personal data to big tech
A study reveals workplace monitoring apps, or "bossware," share employee data like names, IP addresses, and activity metrics with tech giants including Google, Meta, and Microsoft.
Microsoft's consumer marketing chief, Yusuf Mehdi, leaving after 35 years
Yusuf Mehdi, Microsoft's Executive Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer for Consumers, has announced his decision to leave the company after 35 years.
NASA's TESS releases 8-year map flagging over 6,000 targets
NASA's TESS telescope has identified over 6,000 exoplanets and candidates using eight years of data, revealing diverse worlds, some potentially habitable, across 96 sky sectors.
OpenAI hiring to check self-improving AI, pays up to ₹3.7cr
OpenAI is offering up to ₹3.7 crore for a researcher to tackle future risks of self-improving AI systems, emphasizing strategic foresight in addressing hypothetical challenges.
NASA shows ISS photo of Earth's horizon glowing orange
NASA shared a breathtaking ISS photo of Earth wrapped in an orange haze, caused by "airglow," a natural light phenomenon from energy released by atmospheric particles at night.
Apple delays Siri upgrade to WWDC after internal testing issues
Apple has registered a new "genai.apple.com" domain ahead of WWDC 2026, hinting at groundbreaking AI advancements and a significant upgrade to Siri's capabilities.
China launches Shenzhou-23 with 3 astronauts 1 staying a year
China is set to launch the Shenzhou-23 mission on May 24, 2026, marking its longest human spaceflight yet as it advances toward a crewed moon landing by 2030.
Gemini app for Mac to get 2 major AI updates
Google has announced two major updates for its Gemini app on macOS, during the I/O 2026 event.
NVIDIA is including China in its $200B CPU market forecast
NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang has said that his company's forecast of a $200 billion market for central processing units (CPUs) includes China.
League of Legends maker says it can't 'brick' your PC
Riot Games, the developer behind popular games like League of Legends and Valorant, has denied rumors that its Vanguard anti-cheat system can "brick" players' PCs.
Snap's AR glasses likely to launch later this year
Snap, the parent company of Snapchat, is gearing up to launch its highly-anticipated "Spectacles" augmented reality (AR) glasses later this year.
Google's Workspace apps get major visual revamp with gradient icons
Google is rolling out a major visual revamp for its Workspace apps, introducing new gradient icons.
Trump Mobile hit by major data breach, exposing customer data
Trump Mobile, the new telecommunications venture of US President Donald Trump's family, has suffered a major data breach.
This Chinese lab-grown organoid can replace your pacemaker
In a major scientific breakthrough, researchers from Shanghai have successfully created the world's first lab-grown sinoatrial node.
This Chinese-Dutch team just turned corn into sustainable plastic
A team of scientists from China and the Netherlands has developed a corn protein-based biopolymer that could offer a sustainable alternative to fossil-fuel plastics.
China to search for water ice at Moon's south pole
China's Chang'e-7 mission is set to explore the Moon's south pole later this year.
FBI director's merchandise site taken offline after cyberattack, malware concerns
The merchandise website of FBI Director Kash Patel, Based Apparel, has been taken offline after reports of a cyberattack.
Claude Mythos found 10,000+ bugs in just a month
Anthropic, the AI start-up that developed Claude Mythos, has revealed that its advanced artificial intelligence (AI) system has detected over 10,000 critical cybersecurity flaws in just a month.
You now get disco ball icons on your Android devices
Google has joined the 'disco ball' icon trend, following Spotify's temporary app icon change for its 20th anniversary.
Google's AI search doesn't know meaning of 'disregard'
Google's new AI-powered search experience has run into a major problem: it doesn't know what "disregard" means.
Blue Origin can fly its New Glenn rocket again
Blue Origin's latest mega-rocket, the New Glenn, has been given the green light by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to resume its flight operations.
Worrying: AI is bringing dead pilots back to life
In a shocking development, the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) in the US temporarily suspended access to its docket system.
SpaceX's most powerful rocket, Starship V3, blasts off to space
SpaceX has successfully launched its most powerful rocket, the Starship Version 3 (V3), into space for the first time.
Want to write effective emails? AI can help
Writing precise emails is more doable with AI as a drafting and editing partner than as a replacement for human judgment.
For better team communication, try these AI tools
Enhancing team communication with AI-driven language tools is one of the simplest ways to make collaboration faster, clearer, and less stressful.
Always delaying your tasks? Let AI help you
AI can be a powerful ally in the fight against procrastination, particularly when it comes to delivering tailored reminders that suit your habits, schedule, and task patterns.
How to create awesome travel journals
Crafting engaging personal travel journal entries can be difficult, particularly when attempting to weave together scattered notes and photos into cohesive stories.
Use these AI tools for weekly meal planning
AI can simplify weekly family meal planning by turning a usually stressful task into a no-brainer.
For that perfect wellness routine, try these AI tools
AI can make wellness routines more practical, personal, and consistent by turning your goals into actionable plans.
OpenAI and MediaTek partner on AI smartphone
OpenAI and MediaTek have teamed up to develop an artificial intelligence (AI)-powered smartphone.
Writing a thank-you note? Try these AI tools
Using AI for crafting personalized gratitude letters saves time, but also makes your message feel warm and sincere.
How to create quick vegetarian recipes
Using AI for quick vegetarian recipe ideas can simplify meal planning, making it quicker and easier.
GTA 6 on track for November 19 release
Take-Two Interactive has confirmed that Grand Theft Auto VI (GTA 6) will be released on November 19, 2026.
Google's latest AI advancements could hit these jobs
At the recently concluded I/O 2026, Google unveiled its biggest upgrade to Search in more than 25 years.
US commits $2B to quantum computing, IBM getting largest share
The US Department of Commerce has announced a massive $2 billion investment in American quantum computing companies.
Is Meta building its own version of Reddit?
Meta has quietly launched a new app called Forum. The app was discovered by Geekout Newsletter's Matt Navarra in the App Store.
GitHub under pressure amid outages, vulnerabilities, and internal breach
GitHub, the popular code-sharing platform owned by Microsoft, is facing a series of major challenges.
ChatGPT can now whip up Microsoft PowerPoint presentations
OpenAI has announced a new integration of its AI chatbot, ChatGPT, with Microsoft PowerPoint.
Google triples Gemini usage limits for Antigravity after user backlash
Google has announced a major update for its Gemini AI models, increasing the usage limits specifically for the AI-powered coding tool Antigravity twice in a week.
Microsoft's AI chip could soon power Anthropic's Claude
Microsoft is reportedly in talks to supply its custom artificial intelligence (AI) chips, the Maia 200, to Anthropic.
Mozilla Firefox about to get a complete visual makeover
Mozilla has announced a major visual overhaul for its popular web browser, Firefox.
Texas sues Meta over WhatsApp's encryption claims
The Texas Attorney General's Office has filed a lawsuit against WhatsApp and its parent company Meta Platforms.
Spotify's new ticketing feature will reserve seats for 'real fans'
In a bid to revolutionize the concert ticketing experience, Spotify has announced a new feature called 'Reserved.'
Spotify's new app creates AI podcasts using your personal data
Spotify has launched an experimental desktop app called "Studio," which creates AI-generated podcasts from a variety of data, including personal information.
Scammers are using Microsoft's email address to send spam messages
Scammers have been exploiting a loophole in Microsoft's system to send spam emails from an internal Microsoft email address.
Spotify introduces AI tool for authors to create audiobooks
Spotify has unveiled a new artificial intelligence (AI) tool, powered by ElevenLabs, to enable authors to self-publish their audiobooks.
Spotify will let you create AI-generated song remixes
Spotify has announced a licensing deal with Universal Music Group (UMG) to introduce an innovative feature.
Why Starbucks scrapped its AI inventory tool
Starbucks has discontinued its worker-facing artificial intelligence (AI) program, designed to automate inventory counts. The decision comes nine months after the tool was introduced in North America.