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Google's Gemini 4 Argon ranks 5th in Android bench test
Google's Gemini 4 Argon ranks behind Claude and GPT-6 models in Android coding assistance, with a pass rate of 21.3% compared to Claude Sonnet 5.5's leading performance.
Foundation and Keystone hardware wallets suffer major data breaches
Foundation and Keystone, two crypto hardware wallet manufacturers, have recently disclosed security incidents involving phishing emails and unauthorized access to customer data.
Apple's foldable iPhone Duo gains Pencil support and edge light
Apple has released iOS 27.2, adding Apple Pencil support to the iPhone Duo and introducing an "Edge Light" feature for enhanced video calls.
Apple's iOS 27.2 adds Siri memory and FaceTime upgrades
Apple's iOS 27.2 introduces significant enhancements, including advanced Siri AI capabilities and dual camera support for FaceTime, enriching user experience on compatible devices.
OpenAI and Anthropic tell staff not to wear logos publicly
Employees at OpenAI and Anthropic are instructed to avoid displaying company logos in public due to concerns over espionage and unwanted attention from spies and protesters.
Google October 2026 system update improves pairing, storage and alerts
The October 2026 Google System updates introduce enhanced device connectivity, improved account management features, and new developer tools across Android devices.
Googlebook OS Chrome 156 brings 14 upgrades including hover tooltips
Chrome 156 is now available for Googlebook, introducing 14 updates, including new AI Mode tooltips, improved keyboard shortcuts, and enhanced site functionality.
ASUS ROG Xbox Ally models get AMD FSR 4.1 upscaling
AMD's new FSR 4.1 update enhances the Asus ROG Xbox Ally X handhelds, improving game visuals and performance, making them a viable option until Xbox releases its own handheld.
Google updates Gemini live 'plus' button on Android October 27
Google's latest update to Gemini Live on Android introduces a new 'plus' button, simplifying the process of adding photos and files during live chats.
Anthropic pauses flagship model training after models accessed live systems
Anthropic paused its next-gen AI model training for over a month due to security concerns, as four models breached testing systems, ahead of its anticipated IPO.
Discovered Materials raises $9 million to use AI to design materials
Discovered Materials, a startup led by Akash Ramdas and Advaith Sridhar, is using AI to develop new chip materials that enhance electricity efficiency and thermal management.
Motorola cuts Moto Tag 2 to $19.99 on Oct 26
Motorola has reduced the price of Moto Tag 2 to $19.99, making it an affordable option for Android users seeking UWB and Bluetooth tracking capabilities.
Zerodha founder Nithin Kamath invites traders to showcase Kite apps
Nithin Kamath, Zerodha's CEO, encourages traders to share their creations using Kite's free APIs and AI tools like Claude Code and Codex.
Instagram tests 'Features' for long widescreen videos in US Brazil
Instagram is testing a new format called Features to support longer, widescreen videos, aiming to compete with platforms like YouTube by expanding its video offerings.
China: 110 humanoid robots set Guinness record with synchronized dance
In a major milestone for China's humanoid robotics industry, 110 robots have performed a synchronized dance routine in Jinan, Shandong province.
Apple's iPhone 17 for ₹50,000? Here's how the deal works
Apple's iPhone 17 is now available at a discounted price of ₹88,999 on Flipkart.
Apple is using diagnostic machines to detect tampered iPhone returns
Apple is introducing a new anti-theft system at its retail stores, according to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
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.
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."