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SBI cyberattack by 'Siriusim' leaked 375,000 bank, 4,280 customer records
Cybercriminals hacked SBI's Global IT Centre, stealing 3.75 lakh records between October 10 and 15, with an FIR registered nearly a month later on November 12.
Amazon unveils early Black Friday toy deals starting at $9
Score up to 62% off on popular toys like Lego, Toniebox, and Hot Wheels from Amazon’s Holiday 2026 Toy Gift Guide, with prices starting at just $9.
Voyager 1 to reach 1 light-day milestone, 1st human-made object
NASA’s Voyager 1, the farthest human-made object from Earth, is set to reach one light-day away, traveling approximately 16 billion miles after nearly 49 years in space.
Amazon is building massive database covering every product sold online
Amazon is working on a massive project, the "World Product Graph," to create a comprehensive database of all products sold on the internet.
Shocker! Weight-loss jabs prescribed to hundreds of children in UK
Hundreds of children in England, some younger than 12, have been prescribed GLP-1 medications, a class of drugs originally developed for type 2 diabetes management.
Original Grand Theft Auto's makers yet to play GTA 6
The highly-anticipated Grand Theft Auto 6 (GTA 6) is just around the corner after a long wait of 13 years, two delays, and numerous leaks.
Over 100 groups linked to fossil fuels attend COP31 summit
The ongoing UN climate talks in Turkey, COP31, has seen an unprecedented participation from 103 groups with ties to fossil fuels.
This supernova 25M light-years away is actually an imposter
A star that has been masquerading as a supernova for the last 15 years is actually a hot, luminous, and unstable star. The revelation comes from NASA's Chandra X-ray Observatory.
We are getting radio signals from star duo 5,000-light-years away
Astronomers have traced a mysterious radio signal back to a unique cosmic pair: a white dwarf and its companion Sun-like star.
ESA's Euclid cosmic survey has found over 900M galaxies
The European Space Agency's (ESA) Euclid mission has made a major breakthrough in its quest to map the universe.
Apple's smart home devices are now available for pre-order
Apple's first set of smart home devices under its Apple Home Collection are now available for preorder.
Kerala Police warn of fake CCTV traffic violation SMS scam
The Kerala Police has issued an alert about a rise in online financial fraud involving fake SMS messages that mimic traffic violation notifications.
iPhone Duo survives over 450,000 folds in stress test
Apple's foldable smartphone, the iPhone Duo, has survived over 457,000 folds in a stress test conducted by CNET.
Jensen Huang's AI push raised concerns over NVIDIA's environmental impact
Under the leadership of CEO Jensen Huang, NVIDIA has been a key player in the AI revolution.
FBI investigates software update behind nationwide ground stop incident
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) is looking into the possibility that a software update may have led to a nationwide ground stop by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).
Stanford researchers' ARC score measures Alzheimer's vulnerability using resting fMRI
Stanford researchers found that resting brain connectivity patterns can predict Alzheimer's risk years before memory decline, using a new scoring system called ARC.
MAGIC launches AIMM 2026 manufacturing AI contest with ₹7L prize
The Marathwada Accelerator for Growth and Incubation Council (MAGIC) has announced AIMM 2026, offering Rs 7 lakh in prizes to encourage AI solutions in manufacturing and society.
Air pollution linked to multiple health issues in India
An analysis of over 180 epidemiological studies conducted in India has found a strong link between air pollution and adverse health effects.
ElevenLabs launches new app for team meetings, transcription, and dictation
Voice AI leader ElevenLabs has launched an experimental app called ElevenAI. The new tool was unveiled at the company's 11/11 Summit in New York.
Uber breach exposes license data of thousands of drivers
Uber has confirmed that a recent data breach at one of its tech providers, Fireworks AI, has compromised the personal and driver's license information of thousands of drivers.
ChatGPT can now shop for you
OpenAI has introduced a new feature in its ChatGPT service, enabling its AI agents (Dots) to shop on behalf of users.
Eight Google AI innovations expand Gemini 4 and introduce TPUs
Google CEO Sundar Pichai announced eight significant AI updates in five days, including new TPU systems, Gemini 4 models, and the debut of Intelligent Eyewear.
Stuart Russell warns advanced AI could develop self-preservation instincts
AI pioneer Stuart Russell warns that AI systems learning through human imitation may develop a self-preservation instinct, potentially leading to preemptive actions against humans.
AION launches AI platform for India's power, disaster-management and public-safety
AION Private Limited has introduced an AI-driven decision intelligence platform targeting India's power utilities, disaster management, and police sectors.
This new blood test could diagnose a degenerative brain disease
Researchers at Washington University School of Medicine have identified a protein fragment in blood, called eMTBR-tau243.
Rocket Lab's 100th mission blasts off to space
Rocket Lab has launched its 100th space mission today.
IndiaAI backed Chariot launches Chariot-1-TTS-Multilingual supporting 11 Indic languages
Chariot has introduced a multilingual speech generation model, Chariot-1-TTS-Multilingual, capable of understanding context and converting text into speech across 12 languages.
Why Chinese AI projects worth $3B are at risk
Chinese artificial intelligence (AI) projects worth over $3 billion are at risk due to the recent resignation of NVIDIA founder Jensen Huang.
German physicists film electrons making unusual quantum jumps in graphene
Physicists have observed electrons leaping across forbidden energy gaps in graphene using a slow-motion electron camera, revealing the impact of intense electric fields.
Microsoft 365 and Outlook recover after nearly two-day global outage
Microsoft 365 had been hit by a major outage, affecting users worldwide.
SpaceX's Starship reaches orbit despite Super Heavy booster failure
SpaceX has launched its 15th test flight of the Starship, a major step in Elon Musk's vision of a fully reusable rocket system.
Washington University finds blood marker that may detect living CTE
Researchers at Washington University have identified a blood biomarker, eMTBR-tau243, that may help diagnose chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) in living patients.
SpaceX booster explodes, Starship reaches orbit, deploys 26 Starlink satellites
SpaceX's Super Heavy booster exploded in the Gulf of Mexico, while the Starship spacecraft successfully reached orbit and deployed 26 Starlink satellites.
Aarhus and Luxembourg scientists build 3D printed frog under 1g
A 3D-printed frog robot, developed by researchers from Aarhus University and the University of Luxembourg, swims using artificial muscles activated by near-infrared light pulses.
Review urges India to tighten pollution rules after 184 studies
A CREA review of 184 studies reveals that poor air quality is linked to not only respiratory issues but also cardiovascular diseases and mental health disorders.
SpaceX's Starship reaches orbit from Texas, deploys 26 Starlink satellites
SpaceX's Starship achieved orbit but faced a setback when its booster exploded after a failed catch attempt, marking a significant challenge in their reusable rocket ambitions.
ChatGPT Images 2.6 turns static images into animated GIFs
ChatGPT GIFs, part of OpenAI’s Images 2.6 update, transforms static images into looping animations, streamlining visual content creation for marketers without needing a designer.
SpaceX launches Starship from Texas to attempt 14 Earth orbits
SpaceX's Starship megarocket launched from Texas, aiming for a historic double catch after orbiting Earth 14 times in 22 hours, despite the booster splashing down unexpectedly.
Drogue raises $20 million to power AI data centers at sea
Drogue, a Washington, DC-based startup, plans to harness ocean heat to power data centers on floating vessels and has already secured $20 million in funding.
Rocket Lab's 100th Electron launch carries Japanese earth observing satellite
Rocket Lab will launch its 100th mission on Nov. 14, featuring an Electron rocket with a Japanese Earth-observing satellite, viewable live from New Zealand.
Los Angeles's California Science Center unveils nearly 200-foot upright Endeavor
The California Science Center unveils the Samuel Oschin Air & Space Center today, featuring the iconic space shuttle Endeavour displayed upright in a breathtaking launch position.
SpaceX launches 15th Starship from Texas aiming 1st-ever upper-stage catch
SpaceX plans its first on-land recovery of the Starship spacecraft during its 15th flight, marking a pivotal step toward achieving a fully reusable rocket system.
Starship to fly over India tomorrow during historic double-catch test
SpaceX is gearing up for a major milestone in its space exploration endeavors.
X now lets you post up to 20 photos, videos
X has announced an upgrade to its media attachment limit.
World to double electricity capacity additions over next decade
The world has transitioned from the era of coal, oil, and gas to "the age of electricity," according to Fatih Birol, the executive director of the International Energy Agency (IEA).
North Korean hackers steal $400M in crypto through fake calls
North Korean state-sponsored hackers have stolen over $400 million in cryptocurrency by using fake video calls to impersonate people, US authorities have said.
After Microsoft, Cloudflare and Claude AI face outages
Today, November 13, has been a bad day for users of several popular internet services.
OpenAI launches new tools to help fix software vulnerabilities
OpenAI has launched two new artificial intelligence (AI)-powered security tools, Daybreak Red Team and Daybreak Defense Factory. The launch is part of its Daybreak security platform.
US unsure whether Chinese businesswoman spied on NVIDIA for Beijing
The US intelligence community is still investigating the connection between Alice Huang, a Chinese businesswoman who had an affair with former NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang, and the Chinese government.
Microsoft outage disrupts flights, SpiceJet cancels 3 departures, delays 2
A global outage of Microsoft services has started to affect domestic airlines in India, with three flights from Indira Gandhi International (IGI) Airport in Delhi getting canceled.
ChatGPT, Gemini, and Perplexity may direct users to fraudulent websites
A recent study has revealed that artificial intelligence (AI) chatbots can sometimes lead users to potentially dangerous or fraudulent websites.
Unocoin shuts down crypto services amid security breach
Unocoin, one of India's oldest cryptocurrency exchanges, has suspended all its services following a security breach. The company is now in the process of rebuilding its entire server system from scratch.
Meta's Muse AI can now make calls to US businesses
Meta's consumer AI agent, Muse, has been updated to place calls to US businesses on behalf of its users.
Here's what is behind Microsoft's global outage
Microsoft is experiencing a major outage on Friday, affecting its popular services like Outlook, Teams, and Copilot.
Apple's HomeView smart display goes on sale
Apple's first smart display, the HomeView, has gone on sale in India and other markets today.
IndiGo warns passengers as Microsoft outage disrupts email support
Businesses worldwide have been hit by a major outage of Microsoft services. The disruption has also affected IndiGo's email support services, leaving it unable to receive passenger emails.
Xbox brings back Wolfenstein nearly a decade after last sequel
After almost a decade since the release of Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus in 2017, Xbox has officially announced a new entry in the popular series.
Lawmakers probe Trump's 15% cut from NVIDIA's China chip sales
Democrats have launched an investigation into the Trump administration's approval of NVIDIA chip sales to China in exchange for 15% of sales revenue.
Google Wallet can now unlock your home door
Google has announced a major update for its Wallet app, bringing support for digital home keys.
Google Search can now answer complex queries more accurately
Google has announced a major update to its Search engine, powered by the new Gemini 4 Hydrogen model.
Google's Gemini 4 Hydrogen speeds up coding, research, agentic workflows
Google has launched its latest artificial intelligence (AI) model, Gemini 4 Hydrogen.
Whoop's new social network verifies users with their heartbeat
Fitness technology company Whoop has launched a new social network called "Whoop Humans." The platform allows users to share their data from Whoop wearables.
Microsoft struggles to restore Teams, Outlook, Copilot after global outage
Microsoft is facing a major global outage that has disrupted several of its services, including Teams, Outlook, and Copilot.
Telegram founder mocks Jensen Huang over alleged Chinese spy links
Pavel Durov, the founder and CEO of Telegram, has poked fun at the espionage scandal involving NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang and a suspected Chinese spy.
Meta fined $597,000 by UK regulator over WhatsApp Business data
Britain's media regulator, Ofcom, has fined Meta £450,000 ($596,565) for providing false information about its WhatsApp Business service.
Don't use Jensen Huang's affair to restrict NVIDIA chips: China
China has warned the US against using the controversy surrounding NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang and his alleged affair with a Chinese businesswoman as an excuse to impose stricter restrictions on NVIDIA's advanced AI chips.
SpaceX signs $69M deal with German firm for solar equipment
SpaceX has signed a $69 million supply contract with German firm Singulus Technologies.
Tamil library faces probe over hundreds of suspected AI books
The Periyar Arivulagam, a knowledge and science center library, in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, is at the center of a major controversy.
NVIDIA-TSMC collaboration could sideline Samsung, SK Hynix in memory chips
NVIDIA is looking to strengthen its position in the memory chip market by working with Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC).
GTA 6 crosses $1B in pre-order revenue ahead of launch
Rockstar Games's highly-anticipated title, Grand Theft Auto VI (GTA 6), has already raked in over $1 billion in pre-order revenue.
Adobe's AI tool turns ordinary photos into navigable 3D worlds
At its annual Max conference, Adobe has unveiled some mind-boggling experimental features. These include Project Screen Test, which simplifies the creation and use of AI-generated characters for video content.
New iPhones could be shorter and more compact
Apple is said to be working on a new design for its iPhones, one that would make them more compact and easier to use with one hand.
Meta's $145 billion AI build-out gets new leader
Santosh Janardhan, Meta's long-serving head of infrastructure and co-head of engineering, has announced his decision to leave the company in 2027.
Apple meets Thai officials after issuing iPhone spyware alerts
Apple recently met with Thai government officials after issuing a wave of iPhone alerts about mercenary spyware attacks.
Google's Gemini AI now available on Apple CarPlay
Google has announced the expansion of its Gemini artificial intelligence (AI) app to Apple's CarPlay system.
OpenAI brings AI processing to India to win enterprise clients
OpenAI has announced the launch of local artificial intelligence (AI) processing and inference capabilities in India.
Grok Build leaks sensitive user data
Grok Build, the AI-powered coding assistant from SpaceXSI, has been found to leak sensitive and proprietary information of its users.
Spotify brings audiobooks to India, but users must pay extra
Spotify has launched its audiobook service in India, adding over 350,000 English titles and nearly 7,000 Indian-language audiobooks to its platform.
Google unveils Tabletop, an AI platform for group planning
Google has unveiled a new experimental artificial intelligence (AI) tool called Tabletop. The platform is designed to create personalized collaborative hubs for better coordination among family and friends.
Roku is shutting down its smart home business
Roku has decided to discontinue its smart home business after just four years of operation.
EU's new rules target loot boxes, hidden ads, online manipulation
The European Union (EU) has proposed a new set of regulations, the Digital Fairness Act (DFA), to protect consumers from unfair online practices.
United Airlines bans AI agents from booking flights
United Airlines has announced a ban on the use of artificial intelligence (AI) agents for flight bookings.
Apple pulls plug on its support forums after 28 years
Apple has announced the permanent closure of its Support Community forums, effective November 20.
IBM unveils quantum chip built to execute 10,000 operations
IBM has unveiled its latest quantum processor, the Nighthawk r3.
Apple developing new Mac app to run AI models locally
Apple is working on a new Mac app called Harbor, according to leaker Aaron Perris.