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Harper Adams researchers design humanoid robots for multitasking farm work
Humanoid robots, with human-like capabilities, are being developed at Harper Adams University to perform diverse farming tasks like harvesting and planting alongside humans.
UK's 4th heatwave raises mental health hospital admissions by 10%
Hospital admissions for mental health issues increase by 10% during heatwaves, says Dr Emma Lawrance, who highlights disrupted sleep and climate anxiety as contributing factors.
Study finds warmer air extends rain cloud travel, shifting rainfall
Warmer air holds more water vapour, causing rainclouds to travel farther and stay aloft longer, altering precipitation patterns and impacting global water security.
Claude Mythos preview finds HAWK vulnerability reducing effort to 2^38
Anthropic’s AI uncovered a flaw in HAWK, halving its smallest key strength and highlighting rapid advancements in classical cryptographic attacks amid quantum migration debates.
NVIDIA launches Open Secure AI Alliance to strengthen AI security
Nvidia introduced the Open Secure AI Alliance after an OpenAI evaluation exposed security risks in autonomous AI systems, emphasizing the need for open-source security tools.
Over 1,100 employees urge US to set global AI rules
Over 1,100 employees from OpenAI, Google, Meta, and other leading firms signed a letter urging the US government to support deliberate pacing of frontier AI development.
Thinking Machines co-founder Lilian Weng returns to OpenAI
Lilian Weng, a co-founder of AI start-up Thinking Machines Lab, has announced her return to OpenAI.
Rare double meteor shower peaks tonight
Skywatchers will have a treat on the night of July 30, as two annual meteor showers will peak simultaneously.
Analysts split on iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max date
Apple's iPhone 18 Pro keynote is speculated to occur on September 8 or 9, 2026, with analysts divided due to conflicting precedents and Labor Day scheduling challenges.
Intel transfers Atom x86 technology to Rosaic, Amarjit Gill leads
Intel has provided its closely guarded Atom processor technology to RosaicLabs, a secretive startup led by Amarjit Gill, marking a rare licensing move in the chip industry.
Meta shifts from ads to AI business APIs and agents
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg highlighted a significant enterprise opportunity in selling AI products, including APIs and business agents, to diversify revenue beyond advertising.
Meta to expand enterprise AI beyond ads with APIs, compute
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg revealed plans to broaden the company’s enterprise AI offerings, including business agents, APIs, compute services, and internal productivity tools.
Meta announces personal AI to help with health, money, relationships
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg revealed plans to introduce personal AI agents designed to assist users in achieving goals and simplifying everyday tasks.
Apple launches US upgrade program leasing iPhones iPads Macs watches
Apple's new Apple Upgrade program lets U.S. customers lease iPhones for as low as $17.99/month, offering flexible 12-36 month plans and easy upgrades through Klarna financing.
NASA images show 5,500-mile sargassum bloom across Atlantic, 2nd-largest recorded
NASA's PACE satellite detected near-record sargassum levels in the Great Atlantic Sargassum Belt, with 2026 marking the second-highest year for this massive seaweed bloom.
OpenAI launches academic researchers program offering 100,000 scientists free access
OpenAI's new initiative will provide 100,000 researchers free access to advanced AI models like GPT-5.6 by 2027, accelerating scientific discovery across diverse disciplines.
Waymo launches Gemini voice assistant for Ojai self driving cars
Waymo introduces Gemini, a new assistant offering neighborhood exploration, journey insights, and cabin controls, alongside a redesigned interface optimized for Ojai vehicles.
ExfilSquad hits UK DfE and PNLD, demanding ransom for data
Hackers have breached the Department for Education and a police database, exposing over 740,000 pieces of sensitive data, including personal details of officials and staff.
Scientists use LiDAR to discover Aquiry civilization beneath Brazilian Amazon
Scientists used LiDAR technology to uncover ancient earthworks in the Amazon rainforest, revealing the vast Aquiry civilization that may have supported up to 3 million people.
Google launches Lyria 3.5 with improved sound and user controls
Google unveils Lyria 3.5, enhancing AI-generated music with improved musicality, expressive vocals, and expanded creative controls in Flow Music.
US aviation regulator proposes faster approvals for commercial space missions
The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has proposed new regulations aimed at expediting the approval process for commercial space missions.
Russia puts Telegram founder on wanted list over terrorism charges
Pavel Durov, the founder of popular messaging app Telegram, has been charged with aiding terrorism by Russia's Federal Security Service (FSB).
Indian government orders Google to block these offline messaging apps
The Indian government has ordered tech giant Google to take down three offline messaging apps: Bitchat, Briar, and Bridgefy.
Beware of LPG scam targeting consumers, ICICI Bank warns
ICICI Bank has issued a warning about a new online scam targeting its customers.
Google's AI to automate routine digital tasks launched in India
Google has announced the launch of its Gemini Spark AI agent for users in India.
How to keep your Claude chats from being publicly accessible
Anthropic's Claude chatbot users were surprised over the weekend to find their conversations could be indexed by search engines like Google and Bing.
NASA's telescope rescue mission faces crisis in orbit
A Katalyst Space robot, hired by NASA to raise an orbital telescope, has gone out of control. The mission was the first time the space agency hired a private company for such a task.
Banning Chinese models won't help US win AI race: Zuckerberg
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg has entered a major policy debate in the artificial intelligence (AI) space.
This Airbus flew nonstop for 24-hours. 3.5M people tracked it
Airbus's new passenger jet, the A350-1000ULR, has successfully completed an ultra-long test flight from Australia to France.
Time to slow down AI development, says Sam Altman
Sam Altman, the CEO of OpenAI, has suggested that it may be time to slow down artificial intelligence (AI) development.
Apple HomePad may debut this October: What is it?
Apple is said to be readying a new smart hub device, dubbed the 'HomePad,' to take on Google Nest Hub Mini and Amazon's Echo Show.
Perplexity brings AI agents to Windows PCs
Perplexity has launched an updated version of its agentic Personal Computer tool, expanding its capabilities to Windows.
Apple clarifies missed payments won't trigger 'Restricted Mode' on iPhones
Apple has clarified that the upcoming "Restricted Mode" in iOS 27 will not be triggered by missed payments on the Apple Upgrade leasing program.
X says Australia's under-16 social media ban violates international law
Elon Musk's social media platform, X, has accused the Australian government of undermining international law with its strict enforcement of a ban on social media accounts for those under 16.
Anthropic's Claude AI breaks encryption
Anthropic's leading artificial intelligence (AI) model, Claude Mythos Preview, has exposed vulnerabilities in a weakened version of the Advanced Encryption Standard (AES), a digital encryption standard widely used across the internet.
US bans imports of advanced robots and power inverters
The US government has imposed a ban on the import of "advanced robotic devices" and power inverters from foreign countries.
WhatsApp Web now supports audio and video calling
WhatsApp has expanded its calling capabilities by adding support for audio and video calls on WhatsApp Web.
'Apple Upgrade' launched: What will it cost to lease devices?
Apple has launched a new leasing program called 'Apple Upgrade,' allowing customers to acquire its products through affordable monthly subscriptions.
AI's own creators want governments to slow it down
Over 1,100 employees from top AI firms, including OpenAI, Anthropic, Google, Meta, and Microsoft have called on the US government to consider slowing down frontier AI development.
OpenAI's rogue AI breached multiple services beyond Hugging Face
OpenAI has revealed that its rogue AI agent, which previously breached Hugging Face, also compromised several third-party accounts and services during the attack.
No truth in DRDO data leak claims: Officials
Official sources have dismissed reports of a cybersecurity incident involving the Defense Research & Development Organization (DRDO) as "incorrect and unverified."
Musk's SpaceXAI sues Minnesota over ban on AI-generated nudes
SpaceX's artificial intelligence (AI) division, SpaceXAI (formerly xAI), has filed a lawsuit against Minnesota's attorney general.
Sony halts key chip plant after 7.1 Japan earthquake
Sony Semiconductor Solutions has announced the suspension of operations at its Kumamoto Technology Center.
Meta faces trial over platforms' impact on teen mental health
The long-awaited trial between social media giant Meta and the state of Tennessee has begun in Nashville.
NASA's AI-powered mission could sample Saturn's rings for first time
NASA has begun planning for a futuristic concept called Mission PRAXIS, or Planetary Rings Autonomous Exploration with In-situ Sampling.
Parliament panel summons Meta, X, Google, Snapchat over privacy concerns
The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Communications and Information Technology has summoned representatives from Meta, X (formerly Twitter), Google, and Snapchat.
How hundreds of Claude AI chats appeared in Google Search
Anthropic's AI chatbot, Claude, has been embroiled in a privacy controversy after hundreds of user conversations were found on Google Search and other search engines.
India's space rockets to feature indigenous chips, says Ashwini Vaishnaw
India is gearing up to equip its space launch vehicles with domestically produced semiconductors.
EU to mandate AI content labeling
The European Union (EU) will start enforcing its new artificial intelligence (AI) transparency regulations from Sunday (August 2).
Samsung considers Galaxy AI subscription for power users
Samsung is considering a monthly subscription for its Galaxy AI service, the company's president and CEO for Southwest Asia, JB Park, has said.
Cursor AI targets Indian developers with localized pricing
AI coding start-up Cursor has launched its first country-specific subscription plan, 'Cursor Start,' in India.
Apple's new iPhone, Mac updates fix over 225 security issues
Apple has issued a major security update for its entire ecosystem, including iOS 26.6, iPadOS 26.6, macOS Tahoe 26.6, and updates for Apple Watch, TV, and Vision Pro.
Apple releases iOS 26.6 for iPhones: What's new
Apple has released the iOS 26.6 update for iPhone users, a lighter version than its predecessors, iOS 26.4 and iOS 26.5.
Claude AI chats containing sensitive data publicly searchable on Google
A number of Claude AI chats and Artifacts were found publicly searchable on Google over the weekend.
Apple's MacBook Ultra to bring design overhaul: What to expect
Apple is gearing up to launch its next high-end laptop, the MacBook Ultra.
Rapido brings Ownly to main app, expands zero-commission food delivery
Rapido, a leading ride-hailing company in India, has integrated its zero-commission food delivery platform Ownly into its main app. The move is aimed at disrupting India's food delivery market.
Kimi K3: Moonshot's breakthrough AI model now available for download
In a major development, China's Moonshot AI has made its Kimi K3 model publicly downloadable. The Beijing-based company released the model's weights on Monday.
Trump grants Starlink exemption from FCC ban on foreign-made routers
The Donald Trump administration has exempted SpaceX's Starlink routers from a Federal Communications Commission (FCC) ban on foreign-made routers. The exemption is valid until February 1, 2028.
Companies overly dependent on AI labs won't survive: Microsoft CEO
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella has warned businesses against relying too much on proprietary AI labs for their artificial intelligence needs.
Amazon plans to launch over 5,100 satellites for mobile connectivity
Amazon has filed an application with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to operate a new network of 5,105 satellites.
Meta restores Modi's Facebook video after removing it 'in error'
Meta, the parent company of Facebook, said a video was removed in error from Prime Minister Narendra Modi's account.
China begins developing key chipmaking machines at home
China has started manufacturing its own immersion deep ultraviolet (DUV) lithography machines, a critical tool in chip production.
'Not against open-weight AI models': Anthropic CEO clarifies stance
Anthropic founder and CEO Dario Amodei has clarified his company's position on open-weight models.
Xbox outage finally resolved: Here's what happened
A major outage of the Xbox Network, which lasted for over 13 hours and affected gamers around the world, has finally been resolved.
Bank of Baroda investigates 1TB customer data leak
Bank of Baroda is facing a major data breach crisis after a hacking group claimed to have leaked nearly 1TB of sensitive customer and internal banking data on the dark web.
Indian-origin astronaut Anil Menon to make first spacewalk next week
NASA astronaut Anil Menon is all set to embark on his maiden spacewalk next week.
Apple sued after fake Bitcoin wallet costs users $1.8M
Apple is facing a lawsuit from three customers who lost a total of $1.8 million due to a fraudulent Bitcoin wallet app on the App Store.
Microsoft unveils MAI-Cyber-1-Flash, its first AI model built for cybersecurity
Microsoft has unveiled its first cybersecurity-specialized model, MAI-Cyber-1-Flash, at a recent event in San Francisco.
ChatGPT no longer imitates writing styles of popular authors
OpenAI has quietly updated its ChatGPT model to avoid mimicking the writing styles of famous authors.
NVIDIA launches AI security alliance after Hugging Face hack
In the wake of the recent Hugging Face incident, NVIDIA has announced a new coalition with other companies to build and share tools for AI safety and cybersecurity.
OpenAI CEO claims AI singularity is here: What it means
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has ignited a fresh debate in the artificial intelligence (AI) community by claiming that humanity has already entered the era of AI singularity.
Amazon Great Freedom Sale kicks off August 7
Amazon has announced the dates for its much-anticipated Great Freedom Sale 2026. The shopping extravaganza will kick off on August 7.
OnePlus 16 design, key specs revealed in new leak
OnePlus is said to be working on its next flagship smartphone, the OnePlus 16.
'iPhone 20' could mark Apple's biggest redesign in a decade
Apple's upcoming "iPhone 20," expected to launch in fall 2027, will be the biggest design overhaul since the iPhone X.
AI might have finally decoded singing of birds
In a groundbreaking study, scientists have used artificial intelligence (AI) to analyze over 116,000 bird songs from more than 3,000 species.
Messaging app Bitchat takes off in India amid government crackdown
Bitchat, the messaging app founded by ex-Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey, has witnessed a huge surge in popularity in India.
Comet 10P/Tempel 2 visible after 5 years: How to watch
Comet 10P/Tempel 2, a comet first discovered in 1873, is currently visible from Bengaluru.
Xbox outage leaves thousands unable to access games; Microsoft responds
Microsoft's Xbox services suffered a major outage on Monday, leaving thousands of players unable to access games and online features.
El Nino may push global warming beyond 2°C: Study
A powerful El Nino weather pattern could push the monthly global average temperature past the critical threshold of 2°C for the first time in recorded history.
Apple Watch Series 12 may skip major design upgrades
Apple is expected to launch its next-generation smartwatches, the Apple Watch Series 12 and Apple Watch Ultra 4, later this year.
Xiaomi, Redmi phones get up to ₹5,000 costlier
Xiaomi has announced a price hike for its Redmi and Xiaomi smartphones in India, with increases of up to ₹5,000.
How AI-generated doctors are a threat to your health
AI-generated accounts on TikTok are gaining millions of views by spreading dubious health advice, a new study has found.
After Musk, Skyroot CEO bats for space-based data centers
The CEO of Skyroot Aerospace, Pawan Kumar Chandana, has predicted that space-based data centers could be a reality within five years.
Bank of Baroda breach: 1TB of customer records reportedly exposed
Bank of Baroda, one of India's leading public sector banks, is facing allegations of a major data breach.
Here's when Samsung's Galaxy Z TriFold 2 will launch
Samsung is reportedly planning to expand its flagship smartphone lineup, adding the Galaxy Z TriFold 2 next year.
WhatsApp now lets admins check view counts for channel updates
WhatsApp has launched a new feature for channel admins on iOS and Android.
This fabric made from fungus can clean and repair itself
A team of Chinese scientists has developed a way to make clothing and textiles from a fungus.