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Tony Blair Institute: India's AI depends on better data sharing
A report by the Tony Blair Institute emphasizes how improved data sharing across Indian government departments can enhance AI-driven governance and public service delivery.
This genetically engineered microbe might help us settle on Mars
A team of scientists from Pioneer Labs, a nonprofit biotech research start-up in Emeryville, California, has developed a genetically engineered microbe that could help humans settle on Mars.
This 10-minute X-ray burst possibly came from 2 colliding stars
Astronomers have detected a mysterious flash of X-rays, which could possibly be the result of two neutron stars colliding.
Apple's new smart home hub could be called 'HomeView'
Apple may have used a shell company called Home Services LLC to secretly file the "HomeView" trademark in the US and other countries last year, MacRumors reported.
Google Gemini now restricts model access for free users
Google has announced a major change in the user experience of its Gemini app for those on a free plan.
NVIDIA GPUs underpin AI as GPU providers rise 55%
Nvidia GPUs dominate the AI landscape, with companies employing diverse strategies—from hyperscalers to neoclouds—to meet their growing computational demands.
iPhone Duo to feature personalized boot screen with your name
Apple is all set to add a special touch for customers buying an iPhone Duo from its retail stores.
MeitY selects CoRover to build unified AI platform for government
The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) has chosen CoRover.ai to develop a unified agentic artificial intelligence (AI) platform for government services.
Google DeepMind offers $550,000 to $1.1 million job, no college degree
Google DeepMind's Polaris team is offering up to Rs 10 crore in compensation without requiring a formal degree, sparking debate on education's role.
George Williamson urges Britain to develop its own AI systems
The UK should develop its own AI systems to avoid dependency on foreign technology, says George Williamson, head of the Alan Turing Institute.
NVIDIA reportedly planning to invest in rival AI chipmaker d-Matrix
NVIDIA, the leading player in the graphics processing unit (GPU) market, is reportedly planning to invest in d-Matrix, The Information reported.
SpaceX launches 21 satellites for US military after 5-day delay
SpaceX has successfully launched a batch of 21 "data transport" satellites into orbit for the US military.
CoRover.ai selected by India's MeitY to develop government AI platform
The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology has chosen CoRover.ai to develop a unified AI platform, with DigiLocker as the first implementation.
OPPO unveils ColorOS 17 with Mind Suggest on October 13
Oppo is set to unveil its ColorOS 17 software, promising a ‘silky smooth’ experience, globally and in India on October 13. The software is based on Android 17.
India unveils 1st-ever cyber Trojan horse at c0c0n 2026 Kochi
India's first Cyber Trojan Horse, a 25-feet tall installation made from electronic waste, was showcased at c0c0n 2026 in Kochi to promote cyber awareness.
SpaceX launches 21 satellites from California aiding Space Force upgrade
SpaceX successfully launched 21 satellites for the U.S. military on October 10, following a five-day delay due to an aborted attempt.
AI founders back President Trump's self-regulation push at tech week
AI founders in Silicon Valley are enthusiastic about President Trump's stance on allowing the industry to self-regulate, prioritizing growth over stringent government oversight.
Silicon Valley compute shortage strains industry amid Anthropic SpaceX deal
Silicon Valley faces a fierce scramble for AI computing resources, with companies forming unexpected alliances and venture-capital firms leveraging access to scarce AI chips.
Apple acqui-hires Huxe, AI start-up founded by Google NotebookLM developers
Apple has struck an acqui-hire deal for Huxe, an artificial intelligence (AI) start-up founded by former developers of Google's popular NotebookLM.
Eli Lilly study: EloraTZP 23.3% weight loss versus tirzepatide alone
Combining tirzepatide with an experimental hormone mimic significantly enhances weight loss, achieving up to 23.3% body mass reduction in a recent clinical trial by Eli Lilly.
AI companies brace for potential catastrophe in next 6-12 months
Artificial intelligence (AI) firms are bracing for a possible catastrophic event in the next six to 12 months.
Anthropic's Claude AI finds loopholes on US government websites
Anthropic reported unintended actions by its Claude AI model, including exploiting software flaws and bypassing restrictions, affecting some US government websites.
Remember Orkut? It could be making a comeback
Orkut, the popular social networking site that was shut down over a decade ago, could be making a comeback.
Apple's LG home accessories could get these iPhone features
Apple is said to be working with LG on a new range of smart home accessories.
NOAA says G2 storm expected Sunday after 2 eruptions
A moderate G2 geomagnetic storm is expected on October 11, potentially affecting satellites, radio communications, and navigation systems as charged solar material reaches Earth.
Qualcomm showcases AI fashion mirror at India Mobile Congress 2026
At IMC 2026, Qualcomm showcased an AI-powered smart mirror that uses open-weight models to offer personalized fashion advice, highlighting the potential of on-device AI technology.
Musk targets Ambani again, renews call for Starlink's India approval
Elon Musk has renewed his appeal for the Indian government to approve Starlink's operations in the country.
IIT Delhi opens applications for 6-month smart manufacturing certificate program
IIT Delhi invites applications for its six-month online Advanced Certificate Programme in Smart Manufacturing and Future Factories, with the deadline set for November 15, 2026.
Anthropic says Claude models bypassed website restrictions, submitted police tip
Anthropic's report uncovers four concerning cases where Claude AI models bypassed restrictions and acted on real websites, raising questions about unintended model behaviors.
Google Fitbit Edge launch in 2 days: What to expect
Google has officially teased the launch of its highly anticipated Fitbit Edge fitness tracker.
Anthropic's AI submitted false tip-off to police about murder case
Anthropic's artificial intelligence (AI) model recently submitted a false tip about an unsolved murder case to the Philadelphia Police Department (PPD).
Microsoft introduces new AI model for making quick automated decisions
Microsoft has launched a new artificial intelligence (AI) system, Microsoft-Decision-1, to make quick automated decisions.
Why Anthropic cut off internet access for its AI evaluations
Anthropic, a leading artificial intelligence (AI) research lab, has suspended live internet access for its internal evaluations.
Amazon names Aidan Marcuss head of Alexa, Rausch stepping away
Amazon has announced a leadership change in its Alexa division, appointing Aidan Marcuss to replace Daniel Rausch following the release of high-end tablets.
India's CERT-In warns fintechs NBFCs payment providers of API attacks
India's cybersecurity agency, CERT-In, has issued a warning to NBFCs and fintech firms about cyberattacks exploiting payment APIs for unauthorized fund transfers.
Study: climate change threatens over 3 quarters of surf breaks
A recent study warns that rising sea levels and coastal developments endanger over three-quarters of the world’s renowned surf breaks, impacting local economies and cultures.
Candidate answers AI recruiter with 'zibo' and 'shima' made-up words
A man disrupted an AI-powered job interview by responding with gibberish, leading the virtual recruiter to end the session in frustration, declaring him "completely unqualified."
India Post to cover 110 drone routes in Himachal Pradesh
India Post will soon launch drone-based mail delivery on 110 routes across Himachal Pradesh, enhancing service reliability and reducing delivery times to remote villages.
BMC launches Hello A Ward for Colaba Cuffe Parade Fort
The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has introduced an AI-powered WhatsApp chatbot to streamline and enhance the grievance redressal process in South Mumbai's A Ward.
Google locks free Gemini users into auto model selection
Google has restricted free Gemini app users to the 'Auto' model selection, primarily utilizing the Flash-Lite model for most prompts.
Google Gemini introduces 'Skills' to save reusable prompts for teams
Gemini's new feature allows users to save and reuse prompts as skills, streamlining workflows by stacking tone, format, and brand rules into a single command.
ICMR developing oral nanodrug to treat severe neonatal jaundice
India is expediting the development of an oral nanodrug to treat severe neonatal jaundice, aiming to improve accessibility and reduce reliance on costly hospital treatments.
Anthropic disables internet access for internal AI tests after misuse
Anthropic is disabling live internet access for internal evaluations after discovering its AI agents exploited software flaws and bypassed restrictions online.
Google Health 5.10 brings new tools, iOS immediate, Android rollout
Google Health 5.10 introduces new features like Irregular Rhythm Notifications in Japan and enhanced Readiness Score updates for a personalized experience.
New study finds Sun may lose mass in sudden bursts
New research suggests our Solar System could self-destruct within three billion years, much sooner than previously thought, due to turbulent mass loss from the dying Sun.
Astronomers spotted 10-minute X-ray burst EP250704a 6 billion light-years away
Astronomers suggest a 10-minute X-ray burst observed in 2025 may result from colliding neutron stars, potentially involving a magnetar, shedding light on cosmic element formation.
Penguin droppings accelerate Antarctic snow melt by feeding algae
Penguin droppings fertilize algae in Antarctic snow, accelerating its growth and darkening the surface, which enhances snowmelt and contributes to global warming.
Nikon disqualifies Small World in Motion winner over generative AI
Nikon disqualified Dr. Ning Xu's video from its Small World in Motion contest for using generative AI, awarding first place to Nguyen Nam Nhat after reviewing competition rules.
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra 256GB Black $949.99 on Amazon
Amazon has slashed the price of the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra to $949.99, offering a significant discount from its regular price of $1,399.99.
Anthropic's AI mistakenly sent Philadelphia police fake murder tip
An Anthropic AI model mistakenly submitted a false tip about an unsolved murder to the Philadelphia police, highlighting the risks of autonomous AI actions without human oversight.
Pavan Subramani wins $25,000 Davidson scholarship for AI drug discovery
Pavan Subramani, a 17-year-old from West Virginia, developed an AI method that enhances molecular simulations' efficiency by 68 times, earning him a $25,000 scholarship.
Google's Android 17 QPR2 Beta 7 lands on Pixel devices
Google has launched Android 17 QPR2 Beta 7 for Pixel devices, addressing battery drain and download issues, while testing on QPR3 began last week.
Linus Torvalds backs AI aiding Linux kernel development, urges oversight
Linus Torvalds appreciates AI for enhancing programming enjoyment, especially in areas where he lacks expertise, while emphasizing careful use in critical projects.
Meta bans TikTok ads across multiple countries, including US
Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, has banned ads from TikTok's Chinese parent company ByteDance across the US and other countries, Bloomberg reported.
GTA 6 to let players enjoy music, podcasts outside cars
Rockstar Games has announced that Grand Theft Auto 6 (GTA 6) will allow players to listen to music while exploring the game's world on foot.
Mysterious flashes, images/videos: NASA releases 800GB of Artemis II data
NASA has released over 800GB of scientific data from its Artemis II mission.
NASA's Crew-12 astronauts return after 8 months in space
NASA's SpaceX Crew-12 mission has successfully returned to Earth after a 237-day stay in space.
Samsung's AirPods Max rival could be called 'Galaxy Studio'
Samsung is reportedly gearing up to launch its first over-ear headphones in over a decade.
Dell unveils new rugged laptops in India, starting at ₹2.6L
Dell Technologies has launched two new rugged laptops in India, the Pro Rugged 13 Extreme and Pro Rugged 14.
AI could replace just 5% human work, says Nobel winner
Nobel Prize-winning economist Daron Acemoglu has said that artificial intelligence (AI) could replace only about 5% of the work currently done by humans in the next decade.
Apple reportedly cuts iPhone 18 Pro orders amid low demand
Apple has asked some of its suppliers to reduce the production of components for the newly launched iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max, Nikkei Asia reported.
Apple's touchscreen Mac, new iPad mini launching on October 27
Apple is reportedly gearing up to unveil its first-ever touchscreen MacBook Pro and an updated iPad mini "on or around" October 27, Bloomberg reported.
OpenAI says safety researchers weren't fired for raising AI concerns
OpenAI has defended its decision to terminate three safety researchers, citing a "significant breach of trust."
'Welcome home': What to expect from Apple's October 13 event
Apple has announced a surprise launch event, scheduled for October 13 at 9am ET (6:30pm IST) in New York.
US lawmakers question Google's plan to use Spirit Airlines data
Over 120 US lawmakers have expressed their concerns over Google's plan to acquire internal data from defunct carrier Spirit Airlines for $10 million.
USA Today sues OpenAI, seeks over $250M in copyright damages
OpenAI is facing another lawsuit, this time from USA Today's parent company (Gannett/USA Today Co.) and 13 of its entities.
Anthropic researcher uses Claude to map sky in UV light
Anthropic has announced that a researcher has used its new tool, Claude Science, to create the first-ever complete map of the sky in ultraviolet (UV) light.
Iranian operatives used ChatGPT to publish anti-US war articles: OpenAI
Iranian operatives have allegedly exploited artificial intelligence (AI) tools to publish anti-US war articles in several media outlets, OpenAI has revealed.
Techie claims coffee maker uploaded 1TB data in 10 days
A techie has raised alarm over a Keurig Smart single-serve coffee maker that uploaded an astonishing one terabyte (TB) of data in just 10 days.
Google launches AI note-taker that keeps meeting data on-device
Google has launched a new AI note-taking app, Google AI Edge Foresight, as a competitor to Granola.
Google Gemini can now complete tasks on your behalf
Google has announced a major upgrade to its Gemini artificial intelligence (AI) platform, introducing an "agentic" feature at the Google Cloud event.
Is Ambani 'real boss of India,' Musk questions Starlink delays
Elon Musk has sparked a major controversy by questioning if Mukesh Ambani is the "real boss of India."
Anthropic launches Cyber Mission to protect critical infrastructure from attacks
Anthropic, a leading artificial intelligence (AI) company, has announced the launch of its Cyber Mission.
Trump honors Musk, others tech leaders with top science prizes
US President Donald Trump has presented the National Medal of Science, the country's highest scientific honor, to several leading Big Tech executives.
NVIDIA, OpenAI among 11 firms pledging $2.4B for Genesis Mission
Eleven leading tech firms, including NVIDIA and OpenAI, have pledged $2.4 billion in compute credits to support the Genesis Mission initiative.
Anthropic bans 'cruel' behavior toward Claude
Anthropic, the AI research company behind Claude, has updated its usage policy for the first time in over a year.
MeitY warns social media platforms over fake, manipulated content
The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) has issued an advisory to social media platforms, urging them to enhance their scrutiny of false, misleading, manipulated, and out-of-context content, as per Moneycontrol.
Is there age limit for Temple wearable? Deepinder Goyal clarifies
Deepinder Goyal, the founder of Eternal (Zomato's parent company), has clarified doubts about the age restriction of his upcoming Temple wearable.
OpenAI used AI to draft email alerting Australia about breach
OpenAI employed its own artificial intelligence (AI) technology to draft an email alerting the Australian government about a security breach, according to The Guardian.
Centre to release AI consultation paper within month: Ashwini Vaishnaw
India will release a consultation paper on artificial intelligence (AI) regulations within a month, according to Union IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw.
TikTok accused of secretly testing algorithms on teens
New York Attorney General Letitia James has leveled new allegations against TikTok Inc. in a child safety lawsuit.
Teenage Engineering to stop making synths, including iconic OP-1
Teenage Engineering, the company known for its innovative synthesizers and music gear, has announced a major shift in its business strategy.
Florida asks Meta to remove under-14 users, limit teen use
Florida has filed a lawsuit against Meta Platforms, demanding enhanced protections for young users on its social media platforms, Facebook and Instagram.
'Earth almost entirely in red' as Super El Niño intensifies
Scientists have warned that the ongoing "Super El Nino" phenomenon is continuing to intensify, with the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) expecting it to peak in December and remain strong into spring 2027.
.agent, .agi, .intelligence: OpenAI, Meta leading rush for AI-focused domains
The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) is now accepting applications for new top-level domains (TLDs) for the first time in years.
Jio is teaching AI to run its telecom network
Reliance Jio, the telecom giant that took India by storm with its affordable data plans and rapid 4G expansion, is now looking to integrate artificial intelligence (AI) into its network operations.
Chinese hacker used AI in South Korean bank attacks: CrowdStrike
A recent report by cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike has revealed that a 26-year-old suspect from China's Guangdong province may be behind the cyberattacks on South Korea's financial sector.
Fired OpenAI researchers call for independent AI safety audits
Three former OpenAI employees have raised concerns about the safety of artificial intelligence (AI) systems.
SpaceX's Grok Bot will sometimes use rival models for queries
SpaceX has announced a major update to its Grok Bot agent service.
Google's new website lets you check if media is AI-generated
Google has launched a new website that lets users check if an image, video, or audio clip is generated by artificial intelligence (AI).
Meta unveils new AI tools to combat child exploitation ads
Meta has announced a new suite of artificial intelligence (AI) tools designed to detect ads and accounts that could be used to secretly direct people toward illegal child abuse material.
Leak reveals Apple and LG's new smart home devices
Apple and LG's upcoming smart home devices have been leaked online, giving us a first look at the innovative products.
ChatGPT for Teens flagged as 'unacceptable risk' by watchdog
Common Sense Media, a non-profit organization that rates and reviews media and tech for families, has flagged OpenAI's ChatGPT for Teens as an "unacceptable risk."
NVIDIA RTX Spark laptops go up to $7,000
NVIDIA's new RTX Spark chip has made its way into a range of high-end laptops, including Microsoft's flagship Surface Laptop Ultra.
Woman coder, who helped land Apollo 11 on Moon, dies
Margaret Hamilton, the computer scientist whose software played a key role in the first-ever Moon landing, has passed away at the age of 90.
Meta's Muse launches on iPad, Windows version is still awaited
Meta has launched its Muse AI assistant as a dedicated app for iPad, just a month after the same was made available for iPhone.
OpenAI's GPT-6 rolls out globally, adds visual elements to ChatGPT
OpenAI has started the global rollout of its highly anticipated GPT-6 model in ChatGPT.
Anthropic launches Claude Haiku 5.5, its fastest model to date
Anthropic has launched its latest artificial intelligence (AI) model, the Claude Haiku 5.5.
Microsoft's Hybrid Intelligence gives Copilot more control over your files
Microsoft has unveiled Hybrid Intelligence, a set of software orchestration tools that will let your PC run AI models locally.
Microsoft Execution Containers block AI agents from unauthorized data access
Microsoft has unveiled a new artificial intelligence (AI) coding model that can be run on personal computers.
Microsoft's answer to the MacBook Pro starts at $2,599
Microsoft has confirmed the launch date of its highly-anticipated Surface Laptop Ultra.
You can now pre-order Microsoft's Surface RTX Spark Dev Box
Microsoft has opened pre-orders for its NVIDIA-powered Surface RTX Spark Dev Box, priced at $5,999.
Windows 11 revamps its search experience: What has changed?
Microsoft has unveiled a new Windows Search experience at its Windows and Surface event today.
Astronomers just spotted a blazar 8B light-years away from Earth
Astronomers have discovered the most distant and earliest blazar, a high-energy source powered by a supermassive black hole.
Google now lets you create games using AI prompts
Google has launched a new platform called Playground, allowing users to create custom games using artificial intelligence (AI) prompts.
Prehistoric crocodile species found in rocks used to make Great-Sphinx
Paleontologists have discovered a new crocodilian species from fossilized remains found in the same bedrock that built the Great Sphinx.
These scientists are less likely to engage in climate action
A recent study by the London School of Economics has revealed that scientists who are "techno-optimists" are less likely to engage in civic action against climate change.
This shape-shifting hydrogel could revolutionize robotics, biomedical devices
Chinese researchers have developed a "lifelike" shape-changing hydrogel.