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Anthropic warns of rising risks as Claude handles team tasks
Anthropic cautions that its advanced Claude AI systems, while powerful, can bypass safeguards and make human-like errors at a larger and faster scale.
Red Balloon Aerospace launches Mission SANA from Vijayawada into stratosphere
Red Balloon Aerospace's VISTA platform achieved a milestone by launching Mission SANA, India's first private high-altitude super-pressure balloon, reaching 25 km above Earth.
Perplexity AI tops work chatbot ranking, ChatGPT places 6th
Perplexity AI has been ranked the most reliable chatbot for work tasks, outperforming ChatGPT, Google Gemini, and Claude in a new study by Legal Guardian Digital.
AI is accelerating patent creation at global firms' Indian GCCs
Global firms anticipate AI will boost patent creation at Indian technology hubs, leveraging the country's skilled workforce and cost advantages despite regulatory challenges.
Neysa and Pipeshift debut India AI platform with predictable economics
Neysa and Pipeshift have launched a production-grade real-time inference platform in India, offering lower latency, predictable costs, and sovereign data control.
IIT-Madras plans HYDRA Center to test model ships and submarines
IIT-Madras is establishing the HYDRA Centre at its Thaiyur campus, featuring a half-km towing tank to test and refine ship and submarine designs under controlled conditions.
Valentina Palmiotti tops Pwn2Own Berlin warns AI could outpace hackers
Valentina "Chompie" Palmiotti, a top ethical hacker, cautions that advanced AI tools like Claude Mythos could soon outpace human hackers, reshaping the cybersecurity landscape.
NASA outlines moon base phase after Artemis II, awards contracts
NASA has awarded contracts worth hundreds of millions to four US companies for landers, rovers, and drones as part of its ambitious lunar base development plan.
DuckDuckGo app installs surge in US after Google AI changes
DuckDuckGo app installs surged 30% as users reject Google's AI-driven search overhaul, favoring the privacy-focused platform's opt-out options and user-controlled AI features.
Google introduces Search services history and personalized recommendations settings
Google is rolling out new settings for Search Services History and Personalized Recommendations, offering users greater control over saved history and tailored search experiences.
Erin Brockovich launches crowdsourced US map of AI data centers
Activist Erin Brockovich has launched a crowdsourced map highlighting community concerns about AI data centers, focusing on their environmental and societal impacts nationwide.
NASA unveils lunar base near south pole, crew by 2032
NASA's Artemis program plans a sprawling lunar base near the moon's south pole, utilizing hopping drones and advanced rovers to explore and establish a permanent human presence.
AI and robots run experiments freeing scientists for big-picture thinking
AI-powered robot labs are revolutionizing scientific research by automating experiments and data analysis, raising questions about human oversight and ethical implications.
NASA taps Blue Origin for uncrewed lunar mission this year
Nasa has chosen Jeff Bezos’s Blue Origin over SpaceX for the first of three uncrewed lunar missions in 2026, aiming to kickstart construction of a $20bn moon base.
Harvard astronomer Avi Loeb says 3I/ATLAS may have seeded Earth
Harvard astronomer Avi Loeb suggests interstellar object 3I/ATLAS may have intentionally or naturally spread life-building materials across habitable planets in our solar system.
NTU Singapore develops 10 nm semi transparent window solar cells
Researchers at NTU Singapore have developed ultrathin, semi-transparent perovskite solar cells that can generate electricity directly on glass surfaces.
Rotaku's Domo robot learns by watching, no coding needed $2,999
Rotaku's $2,999 Domo robot offers developers an accessible platform for AI training and experimentation, undercutting most humanoid robots in price and complexity.
Google appeals 2024 US court ruling finding illegal search monopoly
Google has officially appealed the 2024 antitrust ruling by Judge Amit Mehta, asserting its search dominance stems from "hard work" and "bold innovation."
Samsung update lets compatible Galaxy phones act as US passports
Samsung has partnered with CLEAR to integrate secure digital ID verification into Samsung Wallet, allowing U.S. Galaxy users to use their phones as TSA-approved digital passports.
Distracted while studying? AI can help
AI tools can make home study environments a lot easier to handle by minimizing distractions, enhancing organization, and keeping you mentally engaged.
How AI can simplify your grocery planning
Integrating AI into weekly grocery planning can streamline the process, making it faster, more cost-effective, and organized.
Manage your home budget better with these AI tools
Using AI for home budget management can make tracking expenses, setting goals, and minimizing financial waste a whole lot simpler.
SpaceX to soon launch battery-powered Starlink Mini
SpaceX will reportedly soon release a battery-powered version of its smallest internet dish, the Starlink Mini.
Wi-Fi routers can now track you even without a smartphone
Researchers from the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) in Germany have developed a new tracking method that uses ordinary Wi-Fi routers to identify individuals.
Is Motorola hijacking the Amazon app on your phone?
Motorola is facing a major controversy as users have accused the company of hijacking the Amazon app to inject affiliate codes.
We finally know why T. rex had small arms
The mystery of Tyrannosaurus rex's disproportionately small arms may have finally been unraveled by a new study.
iPhone 18 Pro may never lose signal
Apple is said to be working on a major upgrade for the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max.
India's 1st private spaceplane to be drop-tested next week
AnduraX, a space technology start-up from Vijayawada, is gearing up for a major milestone in its journey.
Sennheiser's flagship headphones arrive with replaceable batteries
Sennheiser has unveiled its latest offering, the Momentum 5 Wireless headphones.
X cracks down on stolen content and repost accounts
Elon Musk's social media platform, X, is cracking down on accounts that repost viral videos from smaller creators.
Modi government has a warning for users of Wegovy, Ozempic
The Indian Pharmacopoeia Commission (IPC) has issued an urgent public health notice regarding the safety of glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) drugs.
Pope Leo XIV's 1st encyclical calls for strict AI regulation
Pope Leo XIV has called for stricter regulation and a more measured approach to artificial intelligence (AI) development.
Want to watch robo K-pop singers, dancers? Head to Korea
South Korea has unveiled a new kind of entertainment with the opening of Galaxy Robot Park, a 16,500 square meter facility in eastern Seoul.
Is Scotland's 'green data centers' policy ignoring AI impact?
A Scottish charity, Action to Protect Rural Scotland (APRS), has raised concerns over the emissions impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on the country's "green data centers" policy.
How Google blocked first known AI-driven cyberattack targeting 2FA systems
Google's Threat Intelligence Group has detected the first known case of an AI-driven attack.
India's IT Ministry hosts AI summit on governance reform
The Ministry of Electronics and IT (MeitY) and the Indian School of Business (ISB) have jointly hosted the Governance Summit 2026.
WhatsApp tests spoiler messages
WhatsApp is testing a new feature called "spoiler messages," as per a report by WABetaInfo.
Receiving international call with +91? DoT warns of potential scam
The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has issued a warning to smartphone users about scam calls that appear as "international" but show the +91 prefix.
Personalized puzzle-solving AI app for brain training fun
Personalized puzzle-solving AI apps are making brain training fun. They adjust according to the skill level of each user, offering a constantly changing mix of puzzles based on real-time performance.
Create beautiful poems in seconds with these AI apps
AI apps for personalized poetic inspirations revolutionize the way we capture everyday moments.
Big Tech alone can't be trusted with AI: Anthropic co-founder
Chris Olah, the co-founder of AI research company Anthropic, has called for greater oversight in the development of artificial intelligence (AI).
China to give humanoid robots national IDs like humans
China is planning to give a digital identity to every humanoid robot manufactured in the country.
White House app to be installed on all government-issued smartphones
The Donald Trump administration is planning to install its official White House app on government-issued smartphones used by federal employees.
Why China has merged its crewed, uncrewed lunar programs
China is merging its crewed and uncrewed lunar landing programs into a single mission.
Gujarat government to offer citizen services on WhatsApp
The Gujarat government has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Meta Platforms to provide citizen services through WhatsApp.
Fitbit Air hits setup issues due to delayed app update
Google's latest fitness tracker, the screenless Fitbit Air, has been facing issues due to an update delay of its companion app.
Xiaomi bets big on AI to power its smartphones, EVs
Xiaomi is betting big on artificial intelligence (AI) to secure its hardware empire's future.
iPhone 18 Pro leak hints at taller display, slimmer bezels
Apple's upcoming iPhone 18 Pro series could see a major front-design overhaul, as per recent leaks.
Pronto admits to recording users' home videos. Purpose? AI training
Bengaluru-based start-up Pronto has sparked a major controversy after it was revealed that the company recorded videos inside customers' homes while their staff performed cleaning tasks.
Astronomers say Milky Way consumed a dwarf galaxy
A team of astronomers has discovered a peculiar cluster of stars, which they believe to be the remnants of a dwarf galaxy devoured by the Milky Way some 10 billion years ago.
Microsoft, Uber find AI tools more expensive than expected
Microsoft has decided to discontinue most of its direct Claude Code licenses and shift its engineering team toward GitHub Copilot CLI.
Apple to allow Google Cast on iPhones, iPads
Apple is reportedly working on a feature that would allow users to replace AirPlay with third-party streaming protocols at the system level.
Genmoji, Image Playground to get major upgrade in iOS 27
Apple is gearing up to give a major visual upgrade to its image generation models, Genmoji and Image Playground, in the upcoming iOS 27 update.
This handheld device can detect cancer from a blood drop
A team of researchers from Westlake University, Hangzhou, has developed a handheld device that could soon be used to screen for early-stage cancer from a single drop of blood.
AI apps that create travel playlists for you
An AI app generating personalized travel playlists can transform an ordinary trip into a memorable one.
How AI is helping you cook better at home
Mastering culinary skills is no longer restricted to pricey classes or years of trial and error.