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Wilson High sophomore Hollie Tang wins $10,000 scholarship for Tonguage
Hollie Tang, a California high school sophomore, developed a system using tongue and eye movements to control devices, winning the $10,000 IEEE Presidents' Scholarship in 2026.
Google says Suncatcher could cost up to 100 times more
Building AI data centres in space could be up to 100 times more expensive than on Earth, according to Google's head of data centre energy, Amanda Peterson Corio.
Nikesh Arora says AI advances will increase targeted cyberattacks
Nikesh Arora, CEO of Palo Alto Networks, predicts a rise in cyberattacks as AI tools simplify hacking, making it accessible to more individuals and increasing the threat landscape.
Rocket Lab to launch iQPS radar on 99th mission Monday
Rocket Lab is set to launch its 99th mission, "The Sea God Surveys," carrying a radar satellite for iQPS from New Zealand at 11:30 a.m. EST.
South Korea raises 2027 budget to fund sovereign AI development
South Korea plans to allocate 4.7 trillion won to develop a sovereign AI model with the "world's highest performance," as part of its record 2027 budget.
Milos Stankovic 1st in UK to receive bionic upper arm
A former paratrooper from Plymouth, Milos Stankovic, 63, has become the first person in the UK to be fitted with a pioneering bionic upper arm developed by Open Bionics.
Venus, crescent Moon and Spica form low grouping November 7
Early risers this week can witness a stunning alignment as Venus, the waning crescent moon, and the star Spica grace the morning sky in a striking formation.
Study: daily 60g unsalted skin-roasted peanuts improve memory-linked insulin responsiveness
A recent study suggests that daily consumption of unsalted, skin-roasted peanuts may enhance insulin responsiveness in memory-related brain regions of older adults.
Andrej Karpathy's AI project gives Hacker News its own YouTube
Renowned artificial intelligence (AI) researcher Andrej Karpathy has launched a new platform called HackerTube.
Reflect orbital tested space mirror tech in California desert
A US startup, Reflect Orbital, plans to deploy 50,000 mirror-equipped satellites to illuminate Earth at night, demonstrated by a recent experiment in California's desert.
NASA's Chandra shows treble clef from black hole and collision
Astronomers traced a treble clef-shaped radio-wave formation to a black hole eruption and galaxy cluster collision, using data from NASA's Chandra X-ray Observatory.
OpenAI wants you to call its data centers 'compute campuses'
OpenAI, the company behind ChatGPT, is planning to rebrand its "data centers" as "compute campuses."
Apple to launch 3 new iPad models early next year
Apple is reportedly gearing up to expand its iPad lineup with three new models in the first half of 2027.
Microsoft AI chief Mustafa Suleyman says today's AI lacks consciousness
Microsoft AI Chief Mustafa Suleyman asserts that AI cannot be conscious, emphasizing that humans did not consent to creating a new digital species with rights.
Report: Apple to refresh iPad lineup in 1st half 2027
Apple is reportedly set to release a new iPad Air with an OLED screen, alongside upgraded iPad Pro and entry-level models, in the first half of 2027.
Anthropic restricts Claude from recreating existing video games
Anthropic has updated its AI model, Claude, to prevent users from recreating existing video games.
Meta reportedly built a humanoid robot for household chores
Meta is reportedly making strides in the field of robotics.
OpenAI restricts weapons-related information for teens on ChatGPT
OpenAI has announced stricter limits on the "weapons-related information" that teens can access through ChatGPT.
AI boom could erase 15 years of US emissions cut
A recent analysis by the Sierra Club has revealed that nearly 15 years of hard-fought pollution reduction in the United States could be undone by a new wave of data centers powered by gas plants.
FBI blames North Korea for $6.3B heist that hit Binance
North Korean hackers have exploited AI advancements to steal billions in cryptocurrency, while AI firms like OpenAI and Anthropic see cybersecurity as a lucrative opportunity.
China's robotics industry shifts to AI with $13B H1 2026
Chinese companies are investing heavily in embodied AI, aiming to enhance robots' intelligence and adaptability, as competition with the US intensifies in the robotics sector.
Instinct AI on WhatsApp service restored after payment issue
Instinct's WhatsApp services were disrupted due to a configuration issue affecting payments, but founder Noah Shinn confirmed the problem has been resolved.
Google and NASA build medical robot for Moon and Mars
Google and NASA are collaborating on an autonomous robotic medical assistant to support astronauts during deep-space missions, enhancing crew safety and operational efficiency.
Elon Musk admits xAI's Grok bot is losing money
Elon Musk admitted xAI's Grok Bot is financially unsustainable, highlighting a common issue in the AI industry that has led to bankruptcies and cash flow problems.
Russia's emergencies ministry app hacked as Ukraine air-raid alerts targeted
Russia's emergencies ministry mobile app suffered a massive cyberattack, spreading false information, TASS reported. The ministry is actively working to restore the app.
Bailey Quinn Frank wins $25,000 for simple air sampler
Bailey Quinn Frank, a 15-year-old from Florida, developed an affordable air sampler for collecting airborne bacteria and won the $25,000 Thermo Fisher Scientific ASCEND Award.
IIT-Kanpur patents bamboo solution for traffic, construction and factories' vibrations
Researchers at IIT-Kanpur have patented a bamboo-filled underground barrier designed to reduce ground-borne vibrations from traffic, construction, and industrial activities.
U.N.-backed report warns brief spikes above 1.5°C harm icy regions
A UN-backed report warns that surpassing the 1.5C target could cause irreversible harm to glaciers and polar ice sheets, with severe global consequences.
OpenAI renames data centers 'AI compute campuses' after US midterms
OpenAI is contemplating rebranding its data centers as "AI compute campuses" to influence the AI debate and improve public perception of these facilities.
KAIST develops anode-free EV batteries smaller, lighter, and longer-lasting
Scientists have developed a new technology for electric car batteries, making them smaller, lighter, and longer-lasting, potentially extending driving range without added weight.
Parents sue OpenAI after Bowen Wan died following ChatGPT advice
The parents of a woman who died from a seizure are suing OpenAI, alleging that ChatGPT provided dangerous medical advice that led to her death.
Google unveils 'Googlebook detachables' at Android Dev Summit 2026
Google revealed at the Android Dev Summit 2026 that Googlebook detachables will soon join clamshells and convertibles, marking the next evolution in large screen form factors.
Michigan men's prisons to test Recidiviz AI starting December 2026
Michigan is implementing an AI system to classify incarcerated individuals by risk, aiming to optimize housing placements and predict future violence with increased accuracy.
Nate Soares warns AI could threaten humanity within next decade
Nate Soares, ex-Google engineer and MIRI president, stopped saving for retirement, fearing AI could lead to human extinction within a decade.
Want your name on Saturn's moon? NASA offers a chance
NASA is inviting people to send their names to Titan, Saturn's largest moon, through its Dragonfly rotorcraft.
DeepSeek unveils autonomous coding agent to rival Anthropic's Claude Code
DeepSeek, a leading player in the artificial intelligence (AI) space, has unveiled a prototype of its new autonomous coding agent.
Temple wearable pre-orders in India begin today: How to book
Temple, the wearable device developed under Zomato founder Deepinder Goyal's health technology initiative, will be available for pre-order in India starting today.
Apple Maps begins blurring NASA and US military sites
Apple has made a significant change to its mapping service, Apple Maps, by blurring out several US military bases.
'Don't want to ship AI for AI's sake': Apple CEO
Apple CEO John Ternus has defended his company's approach to artificial intelligence (AI), in a recent interview with WIRED's Steven Levy.
xAI must face lawsuit over data center pollution, judge rules
A federal judge has allowed a lawsuit filed by the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) against xAI, the SpaceX-owned company.
FBI links North Korea to $6.3B Binance hack
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has blamed North Korea for the $6.3 billion hack of cryptocurrency exchange Binance.
Binance restores 90% of stolen crypto assets
Binance, the world's largest cryptocurrency exchange, has announced that it has returned 90% of the crypto assets lost in a recent security breach.
Telepathy, Blindsight: Musk announces Neuralink implants targeting communication and vision
Elon Musk has officially revealed the names of the first two commercial products under development at his neurotechnology company, Neuralink.
Apple Intelligence coming to China in December
Apple is all set to launch its long-awaited artificial intelligence (AI) features in China this December.
Anthropic renames Claude Max plans, updates usage limit
Anthropic has announced a major update to its subscription plans for Claude Max.
Apple tells technicians how to handle iPhone Duo display cracks
Apple has issued new instructions to its retail stores and authorized service providers on how to handle reports of inner display cracking on the iPhone Duo.
MeitY introduces guide to promote secure data-sharing for AI training
The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) has launched a new handbook on Data Empowerment and Protection Architecture (DEPA).
Sam Altman meets Samsung executives amid global chip crisis
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman met with top executives from Samsung Group in South Korea on Saturday.
Salesforce denies vulnerability in AU Small Finance Bank data breach
Salesforce has denied any vulnerability in its platform in connection with the alleged data breach at AU Small Finance Bank.
Crypto exchanges tighten security after $6.3B Binance hack raises alarms
In light of the recent $6.3 billion hack of Binance, the world's largest cryptocurrency exchange, other crypto platforms are taking swift action to strengthen their security measures.
ISRO plans 5 more launches, including first uncrewed Gaganyaan mission
The Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) is gearing up for a busy second half of the financial year.
Google's Project Suncatcher sends its first AI response from orbit
Google's ambitious Project Suncatcher has taken a major leap forward.
How ISRO addressed technical issues to ensure navigation satellite's success
The Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) has successfully placed its next-generation navigation satellite, NVS-03, into a highly precise orbit.
Meta settles teen lawsuit alleging Instagram caused mental health issues
Meta Platforms has settled a lawsuit with an 18-year-old from Mississippi who accused the company of designing Instagram and Facebook to be addictive.
Binance hack: Co-founder asks Musk to stop mocking
Changpeng Zhao, aka CZ, the co-founder of Binance Holdings Ltd. has asked Elon Musk to stop mocking him over the recent hack.
PM Modi lauds ISRO's achievement with NVS-03 launch
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has congratulated the Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) on the successful launch of the NVS-03 navigation satellite.
ISRO launches NVS-03 with indigenous atomic clock for NavIC
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) successfully launched its next-generation navigation satellite, NVS-03, aboard the GSLV-F18 rocket from Sriharikota on October 30.
Indian regulator drafts guidelines for responsible AI use in telecom
The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has unveiled a set of draft guidelines for the responsible use of artificial intelligence (AI) in telecom networks and service delivery.
WhatsApp enhances group chats with 4 new features
WhatsApp has announced a major update for its group chat feature, introducing four new capabilities.
Gemini Notebook adds free textbooks, course materials for students
Google has expanded its Gemini Notebook, a tool powered by artificial intelligence (AI), with hundreds of free textbooks and course materials.
SpaceX will buy homes near data-center if residents drop lawsuits
SpaceX is said to be planning a major property acquisition in Colonial Hills, Southaven.
South Korea to criminally charge students cheating with smart glasses
South Korea has announced plans to file criminal complaints against students caught cheating on the national university entrance exam with smart glasses.
iPhone Air 2 to offer dual cameras and bigger battery
Apple's upcoming ultra-slim smartphone, tentatively dubbed the iPhone Air 2, has been spotted in a new leak detailing its key specifications.
Gemini now lets you generate and edit Google Docs files
Google has announced a major update for its Gemini app.
Google's AI Mode is killing Reddit's traffic: CEO Steve Huffman
Reddit's CEO Steve Huffman has said that Google's AI-powered search modes are not contributing to the platform's traffic. This statement was made during an earnings call for Q3 2026.
Malicious Claude Code extension hits 5,000 Cursor users
SpaceX-owned coding platform Cursor has been hit by a major security incident. The company discovered a malicious extension, dubbed Claude Code, in its marketplace.
Spotify's AI remix tool could arrive in early 2027
Spotify is gearing up to launch an innovative AI-powered music remix service in early 2027.
ISRO to launch NVS-03 satellite today: When, how to watch
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is all set to launch its next-generation navigation satellite, the NVS-03.
Meta's new AI app helps you plan outfits
Meta has quietly launched a new artificial intelligence (AI) fashion app called Style Sketch.
Instagram is paying creators up to $500,000 for long-form videos
Instagram is shelling out huge amounts of money to content creators, in a bid to get them to post long-form videos on its platform.
North Korea behind Binance's $6B hack: Report
North Korean hackers have been identified as the culprits behind the massive $6.3 billion theft from cryptocurrency exchange Binance, according to a report by US blockchain analysis firm TRM Labs.
Polymarket resumes trading after security breach, pledges refunds to traders
Polymarket, a prediction market platform, has reported an outage on its international platform. The disruption was caused by a hack of an unnamed third-party data provider.
Binance says engineer's compromised laptop led to $6B hack
Binance, the world's largest cryptocurrency exchanges, has issued a statement regarding a major security breach that resulted in an estimated loss of $6.3 billion.
Reddit will require users to log in before accessing content
Reddit, the popular online platform known for its crowdsourced information on a wide range of topics, is making a major change.
Mistral opens 1 trillion-parameter AI model for cyber defense
French artificial intelligence (AI) firm Mistral has made its trillion-parameter open-source AI model, Mistral Large 4 (ML4), publicly available.
Prime Video on track to generate 'tens of billions': Jassy
Amazon CEO Andy Jassy has revealed that Prime Video, the company's streaming service, is on course to generate "tens of billions of dollars" in revenue.
Facebook now alerts parents if teens search self-harm content
Meta is expanding its parental notification system to include Facebook and its AI assistant.
Russia orders Apple to hand over user messages on demand
In a major development, Russia has added tech giants Apple and Microsoft to its state surveillance list.
Binance probes $5.7B crypto hack, potentially the largest in history
Binance, one of the world's leading cryptocurrency exchanges, is investigating a massive security breach that could be the biggest hack in crypto history.
YouTube now has over 150 million paid subscribers
YouTube has crossed the 150 million subscriber mark for its Music and Premium services, as per Alphabet CEO Sundar Pichai.
Google Play will soon rank apps based on foldable support
Google is gearing up to change the way it ranks and displays apps on the Play Store.
China is building a floating island that can sail
China has unveiled ambitious plans to build a massive 15-story tall "mobile island," the world's first offshore platform capable of sailing.
One AI user can do work of 10 people: Vembu
Sridhar Vembu, the founder of enterprise software company Zoho, has raised concerns over the impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on computer-related jobs.