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Viture launches Vonder glasses without cameras or always listening microphones
Viture introduces the AI-driven Vonder smart glasses, focusing on privacy and comfort, featuring financial-grade encryption and support for prescription lenses.
Apple Watch's latest model transcribes nearby speech, sparking privacy worries
Apple's latest watch models feature ambient listening capabilities, raising privacy concerns despite Apple's assurances of encryption and non-attribution of recorded audio.
Governments set to miss U.N. '30 by 30' conservation target
Research indicates that governments are far from meeting the UN's "30 by 30" biodiversity target, with only 20% of land and 10% of seas currently protected.
TIME spotlights 50 tech and AI leaders including Indian-origin CTOs
Indian-origin CTOs Vijaye Raji and Rahul Patil lead OpenAI and Anthropic, respectively, showcasing that an IIT degree isn't essential for success in the global tech industry.
Geoffrey Hinton warns AI could surpass humans in 5-10 years
Nobel laureate Geoffrey Hinton warns that artificial intelligence could surpass human intelligence within 5 to 10 years, raising concerns about potential existential risks.
Elon Musk says AI could surpass human abilities by 2028
Elon Musk suggests artificial intelligence could surpass human performance across all fields by 2025, echoing and accelerating François Chollet's earlier predictions.
Meta just patched a security vulnerability in Muse AI agent
Meta has released a patch for its Muse macOS app, after the discovery of a critical security vulnerability.
Apple showing persistent ads on iPhones, and users are unhappy
Apple's recent move to include ads in its operating system has not gone down well with users.
FBI suffers massive data breach
The notorious hacking group, ShinyHunters, has claimed responsibility for a major data breach of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI).
Anthropic's Opus 5.5 is here
Anthropic has launched its latest AI model, Opus 5.5, which sets a new benchmark in coding and knowledge work performance.
OpenAI launches cheaper GPT-6 Sol, Luna
OpenAI has expanded its GPT-6 family with the launch of improved versions of its smaller models, Sol and Luna.
UChicago study: Super El Nino may cause 451,000 global deaths
A University of Chicago study projects 451,000 additional global deaths due to the "Super El Niño," with 15,800 fatalities expected in India over the next six months.
Beats launches Beats 360 flagship headphones with customizable cushions globally
Beats 360 headphones debut with interchangeable cushions and a 32-hour battery life, priced at Rs. 42,900 in India and $349.99 in the US.
Anthropic launches Claude Opus 5.5, matches Fable 5.1, 40% cheaper
Anthropic introduces Claude Opus 5.5, offering Fable 5.1-level performance at 40% lower costs, amid calls to slow AI development due to safety concerns.
Anthropic and OpenEvidence deploy AI medical support in 100 countries
Anthropic and OpenEvidence are collaborating to provide AI-powered clinical decision support to physicians in low- and middle-income countries.
Meta's Muse tops Apple App Store, stock +11%, Amazon blocks
Meta's new AI agent, Muse, quickly topped the U.S. App Store, boosting Meta's stock by 11%, but faced backlash as Amazon blocked its access for unauthorized site interactions.
Narayana Health, Apollo Hospitals bring AI into diagnostics and care
Indian doctors are integrating AI into healthcare, enhancing services from smart ICUs to diagnostics, aiming to improve productivity and patient care through advanced technology.
OpenAI fires contractors for using AI to check ChatGPT answers
OpenAI has dismissed contractors for using AI tools to evaluate ChatGPT outputs, emphasizing the risks of an AI-to-AI feedback loop and potential model collapse.
'Rex Junior' T. rex at UChicago shows 1st preserved forearm
Researchers have made a groundbreaking discovery of a remarkably preserved Tyrannosaurus rex, "Rex Junior," on a Wyoming ranch, revealing new insights into its anatomy.
US deploys smart AI for airport airspace, former controller warns
A veteran air traffic controller warns that the new AI system, SMART, could hallucinate and pose significant safety risks if not properly tested before deployment.
Qualcomm debuts Gen 6 Snapdragon 8 Elite and Elite Extreme
Qualcomm introduces the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and Extreme Gen 6 chips, featuring a new Oryon CPU built on a 2nm process for enhanced performance and efficiency.
Garmin updates smartwatches with 'OK Garmin' voice and fall detection
Garmin has released a significant software update for select smartwatches, introducing features like fall detection and hands-free voice controls to enhance user experience.
Qualcomm unveils Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen-6 chips for on-device AI
Qualcomm introduced the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and Extreme Gen 6 chips, emphasizing enhanced AI capabilities for improved personalization and advanced camera features.
Qualcomm unveils Snapdragon 8 Elite chips challenging iPhone 18 Pro
Qualcomm unveils its Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 chip, aiming to outperform Apple's iPhone 18 Pro with enhanced AI capabilities and improved efficiency.
Microsoft lets DARPA test Majorana 2 chip at DC center
Microsoft has opened a research center in Maryland, providing DARPA direct access to its latest quantum computing hardware for independent testing and evaluation.
China probes DeepSeek and Moonshot AI over Claude data allegations
China's Cyberspace Administration is probing DeepSeek and Moonshot AI following claims by Anthropic that these companies routed user data to its Claude model.
Meta admits Muse 'heavily inspired' by open source OpenClaw project
Meta acknowledges that its AI, Muse, was heavily inspired by the open-source project OpenClaw, with similar file structures and content noted between the two.
Apple reportedly developing screenless fitness band, not expected before 2028
Apple is exploring the development of a screen-less fitness tracker, potentially launching in 2028, to compete with Whoop's health-tracking bands.
Astronomers spot under-1-million-year-old Jupiter-sized Elias 2-24 b 450 light-years away
Elias 2-24 b, the youngest known planet at under a million years old, challenges existing planet formation models with its rapid Jupiter-sized growth.
Seventeen-year-old Alexander Du creates IRIS AI glasses for visually impaired
Inspired by his grandmother's blindness, 17-year-old Alexander Du developed IRIS glasses, a wearable AI-navigation assistant designed to aid those with significant vision loss.
Apple announces its first-ever live music venue in London
Apple is all set to open its first-ever live music venue, the Apple Music Hall, in the UK.
US adults are drinking less alcohol than before
For the first time since the COVID-19 pandemic, alcohol consumption among US adults has declined, a new study has found.
DRDO's new laser weapon can destroy drones 5km away
The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has developed a new high-energy laser system to counter drone swarms and surveillance sensors.
Why OpenAI, Sam Altman have been sued by British Columbia
The Canadian province of British Columbia has filed a lawsuit against OpenAI and its CEO Sam Altman.
Will Earth lose its ability to support life?
A recent report by a group of 60 scientists has revealed that Earth's planetary life support systems are in their worst state ever.
Xiaomi's MiMo V2.6 Pro becomes top open-weight AI model
Xiaomi, a leading Chinese electric vehicle and consumer electronics maker, has launched the latest version of its MiMo language models.
AI spending could hit $1T next year: JPMorgan's Jamie Dimon
JPMorgan Chase's CEO Jamie Dimon has predicted that investment in the hyperscaler ecosystem could reach a whopping $1 trillion by next year.
Apple's iPhone may soon lock itself if snatched
Apple is working on a new security feature for iPhones, aimed at preventing snatch-and-grab thefts.
Vivo flagship brings 17-stop dynamic range to smartphone cameras
Vivo has launched its latest flagship smartphone, the X500 Pro Max, in China.
This is the world's first supercritical CO2-molten salt power plant
China has started construction of the world's first utility-scale combined supercritical carbon dioxide (CO2) power generation and molten salt energy storage project.
China's mission to Jupiter one step closer to reality
Chinese researchers have successfully tested a new deep-space navigation technique, Stellar Aberration Navigation.
China might ban 'intimate' AI companions for minors
China's top internet regulator has proposed new rules to protect minors from the potential dangers of artificial intelligence (AI) companions.
OpenAI sets up advisory group to address mathematicians' concerns
OpenAI has announced the formation of an independent advisory group, the Advisory Group on Mathematics and Artificial Intelligence.
ISRO, ESA expand space partnership to 2032
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) and the European Space Agency (ESA) have extended their cooperation agreement until January 8, 2032.
UN calls for AI safeguards as risks grow
The United Nations has called for urgent action to address the risks posed by advanced artificial intelligence (AI).
X will tell users when governments reduce their posts' reach
Social media platform X has introduced a new feature to enhance transparency about its visibility practices.
Apple offers $95 to iPhone users over delayed AI
Apple has agreed to a $259 million class-action settlement in a US lawsuit over allegations of misleading advertising related to its AI and Siri features.
OpenAI urges US to set global safety standards for AI
OpenAI has called on the United States to take the lead in creating international safety standards for advanced artificial intelligence (AI) systems.
Alibaba introduces China's most powerful AI chip
Alibaba has unveiled its latest Zhenwu V900 accelerator, which it claims to be China's most powerful artificial intelligence (AI) chip.
SpaceXAI launches Grok 4.7, its most powerful coding model
Elon Musk's SpaceXAI (formerly known as xAI) has launched its latest and most powerful coding model, Grok 4.7.
Googlebooks are here as a companion for your Android phone
Google has officially introduced a new category of personal computers, known as "Googlebooks," powered by the company's Googlebook OS.
Modi government might revamp India's weather forecasting system for ₹10,000cr
The Indian government is planning a massive ₹10,000 crore investment to modernize the country's weather forecasting system, as per Mint.
MIT's new robotic lab runs experiments on its own
Researchers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) have created a robotic laboratory capable of independently building, aligning, and running optics experiments.
India-made KAL attack drone, with 1,000km range, tested successfully
Noida-based firm IG Defence has successfully conducted a flight test of its KAL long-range one-way attack drone at the Pokhran range in Rajasthan.
WhatsApp now lets you bookmark your favorite status music
WhatsApp is introducing a new feature that allows users to bookmark their favorite music tracks in the status update editor.
Amazon blocks Meta's Muse AI agent from shopping for users
Amazon has blocked Meta's Muse AI agent from making purchases on its platform on behalf of users.
Apple reveals how iPhone Duo's hinge, display was engineered
Apple's first-ever foldable smartphone, the iPhone Duo, will be available for purchase starting October 23.
Irish regulator fines Google $460M over location data processing
Ireland's Data Protection Commission (DPC) has slapped a €403 million ($463 million) fine on Google.
Meet 3 Indian researchers who hacked OpenAI using Claude
Three Indian-origin researchers, Harsh Jaiswal, Mohan Pedhapati, and Rahul Maini, have made headlines after successfully hacking into OpenAI using Anthropic's Claude.
Flipkart teases big price-cut on Samsung S25, S25 FE
Flipkart has teased the prices of the upcoming Samsung Galaxy S25 and Galaxy S25 FE smartphones.
Biohacker Bryan Johnson shares 5-part protocol that helps improve sleep
Longevity expert Bryan Johnson, who is also an entrepreneur and author, has revealed a five-part protocol that helped him achieve a perfect sleep score for eight months.
Croma deal: Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max available for ₹1.4L
Croma, a leading electronics retailer in India, has announced special offers on the recently launched iPhone 18 Pro series.
Samsung reveals One UI 9 rollout timeline for Galaxy phones
Samsung has started rolling out its latest software update, One UI 9, for a range of Galaxy devices.
India targets 50 rocket launches/year by 2030. Can ISRO deliver?
India has set an ambitious goal of launching 50 rockets a year by 2030.
US proposes AI safety notification system ahead of Trump-Xi meet
Ahead of the upcoming summit between US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping, US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has proposed a new artificial intelligence (AI) safety notification system.
We finally know which stars turn into black holes
A recent study has revealed that the way neutrinos oscillate between different types could help determine which stars explode as supernovas and which collapse into black holes.
Don't cite China's progress to forgo regulations: Microsoft's AI chief
Mustafa Suleyman, Microsoft's AI chief, has said that China's advancements in artificial intelligence (AI) shouldn't be used as an excuse to avoid regulating the technology.
Camera-free glasses to price hikes: Announcements expected at Meta Connect
Meta is gearing up to host its annual Connect event on September 23 and 24. The tech giant is expected to unveil a range of new devices, especially smart glasses.
'Doomsday narratives': Jensen Huang denies AI will kill us all
NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang has dismissed fears that artificial intelligence (AI) could lead to humanity's extinction by the end of this decade.
Why data centers worth $68B are on hold in US
The United States is witnessing a growing opposition to data centers, with 45 projects worth $68 billion blocked or delayed by local resistance between April and June this year.
Microsoft opens cloud region in Hyderabad, 4th in the country
Microsoft has launched its new cloud region in India, located in Hyderabad.
Adults with severe mental illnesses at risk of early death
Adults suffering from severe mental illnesses are at a significantly higher risk of dying from serious physical diseases before the age of 75, as per The Guardian.
This is the world's first submarine solar power plant
In a major milestone, Chinese scientists have tested the world's first underwater solar power plant.
Musk's The Boring Company to build a hyperloop in Texas
Elon Musk has said that his tunneling start-up, The Boring Company, is working on a "simple precursor Hyperloop" connecting Austin and San Antonio.
FSSAI developing AI tool to flag food safety violations online
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) is testing an artificial intelligence (AI)-based system to flag food safety violations on e-commerce platforms.
Apple developing 'Home hub' for smart home control
Apple is reportedly working on a new smart home device, dubbed the "Home Hub," which will serve as the central hub for controlling connected devices in a household.
iPhone can now alert you when someone says your name
Apple has introduced a new accessibility feature called Name Recognition in its latest iOS 26 update.
Only 7,000 humanoid robots sold last year despite investment boom
The International Federation of Robotics (IFR) has revealed that around 7,000 humanoid robots were sold worldwide last year for industrial and professional services.
Sora API shuts down September 24: What users should do
OpenAI has announced the impending shutdown of its Sora API on September 24, 2026. The consumer website and apps were already discontinued earlier this year on April 26.
Apple iPhone 20 Pro leak points to quad-curved display
Apple is said to be working on a major redesign for its flagship iPhone 20 Pro series expected in 2028.
Hackers breach hackers in rare dark web cybercrime feud
ShinyHunters, a notorious digital extortion group, has claimed to have hacked its chief rival, cl0p, on the dark web.