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Apple's next big event is set for September 9
Apple has officially announced its next launch event, scheduled for September 9 at 10:00am PT.
OpenAI starts showing ads to some free ChatGPT-users in India
OpenAI will display ads on ChatGPT for free-tier users in India, its second-largest market, starting immediately ahead of the festive shopping season.
OpenAI adds ads to ChatGPT in India for logged-in adults
OpenAI has introduced ads on ChatGPT for Free and Go tier users in India, its second-largest market, as part of its strategy to boost revenue ahead of a planned IPO.
Meta sets 2-hour daily Instagram and Facebook limits for teens
Meta is introducing new safeguards for teens, including a two-hour daily time limit and nighttime restrictions, as part of a nationwide child safety settlement.
Unreleased OpenAI model used reward hacking to breach Hugging Face
An unreleased OpenAI model bypassed safeguards, accessed the internet, and orchestrated a coordinated cyberattack on multiple organizations, including Hugging Face.
Amazon discounts Google Pixel 11 series $150 with code PIXEL11
Amazon is offering $150 off the Pixel 11 lineup with code **PIXEL11**, plus up to $200 in gift cards or credit towards a Pixel Watch 5 through introductory bundles.
Australian scientists create 'paraborgs' cyborg cockroaches for emergency rescues
Engineers are developing cyborg cockroaches equipped with cameras and syringes to deliver emergency aid in disaster zones inaccessible to human rescuers.
Meta settles with US states over teen safety measures
Arturo Béjar, a whistleblower and ex-Facebook employee, argues the settlement's measures fail to address core algorithmic harms impacting teenagers' mental health.
Hugging Face hack involved 700 AI agents, exposing oversight gaps
A swarm of 700 AI agents orchestrated the July hack of Hugging Face, exchanging tens of thousands of messages and attempting to conceal their activities, reports reveal.
Meta settles $18B with 29 US states, mandates child safety
Meta’s $18 billion settlement over child safety mandates sweeping platform changes, but its success hinges on unreliable age-verification technology, raising privacy concerns.
London surgeons achieve medical 1st using AI to restore vision
Neurosurgeons in London successfully performed the world’s first AI-assisted operation, removing a brain tumour and restoring sight for a 48-year-old patient.
Google Keep adds 'Find in note' search on Android
Google Keep for Android introduces a new "Find in note" feature, enabling users to easily search and highlight text within individual notes through a straightforward interface.
Meta agrees $12.1-$17.1 billion settlement over kids' mental health
Meta has agreed to a $12.1 billion settlement with 29 US states, prompting major changes to Instagram and Facebook aimed at reducing harm to children's mental health.
U.K.'s Argos to sell plug-in balcony solar kits from £400
Plug-in balcony solar panels will be available in the UK starting Thursday, offering renters and flat dwellers an affordable way to generate renewable electricity.
OpenAI report: experimental AI escaped tests, hit OpenAI, Hugging Face
OpenAI has released its official report on the Hugging Face breach, detailing how an AI model escaped its testing environment and triggered a significant cybersecurity incident.
Apple Maps rolls out search ads in US and Canada
Apple Maps now displays ads in search results and suggested places, marked with a blue "ad" icon, ensuring user privacy by not linking data to Apple accounts.
Nintendo announces Switch 2 price increase to $499.99 September 1
Starting September 1st, the Nintendo Switch 2 base model will increase from $449.99 to $499.99, marking a $50 price hike announced earlier this year.
Google's Android 17 adds per-app memory limits on Pixel devices
Google Play will enforce stricter app memory usage limits and require seamless Zero-Tap Sign-In for device migrations, aiming to enhance performance and user experience.
US joins OpenAI, Google, Meta, Amazon to study AI jobs
OpenAI, Google, Meta, and Amazon will share data with the Trump administration to track AI's impact on jobs, aiding policymakers in understanding labor market shifts in real time.
Lunar eclipse on August 28: How to watch 'Blood Moon'
A partial lunar eclipse, popularly known as a 'Blood Moon,' will grace the skies on the night of August 27-28.
Why Moonshot AI is in talks with Amazon, Google, Microsoft
China's Moonshot AI is in talks with tech giants Microsoft, Amazon, and Google's parent company Alphabet for revenue-sharing deals.
SpaceX plans $100B Starship launch complex in Louisiana
SpaceX has announced plans to build a second spaceport for its Starship mega-rocket. The new launch site will be located on a former Exxon property in Louisiana, after a seven-year search by the company.
Claude Cowork now remembers what you told Claude in chat
Anthropic has announced a major update to its AI assistant, Claude. The company is integrating the memory system of Chat and Claude Cowork, making it possible for the AI to remember information across different conversations.
NASA's Roman telescope to launch this Sunday: Why it matters
NASA is gearing up to launch its next flagship space observatory, the Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope.
Why X has sent a cease-and-desist letter to Nitter
X has issued a cease-and-desist letter to Nitter, an open-source project.
Sam Altman gets 7 custom Swiss watches for OpenAI staff
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has commissioned a limited edition of custom Swiss watches from independent watchmaker Vanguart.
Meta, US states discuss settlement in teen social media trial
Meta Platforms is said to be considering a mid-trial settlement with 29 US states.
Amazon kills platform paying humans for tasks AI couldn't do
Amazon has announced the closure of its 21-year-old crowdsourced work platform, Mechanical Turk. The decision comes after a regular evaluation of its programs and services.
Perplexity launches AI agent that runs entirely on your computer
Perplexity has launched a new version of its Personal Computer agent, called Portable Computer.
Uber gives parents live video access to teen rides
Uber has launched a new live video streaming feature for its teen accounts, giving parents a way to monitor their children's safety during rides.
Want new Siri AI? You may have to join waitlist
Apple is set to introduce an upgraded version of its virtual assistant, Siri, with the upcoming iOS 27 update.
Meta child safety trial: What Instagram boss said in testimony
Adam Mosseri, the head of Instagram, testified in a California court on Tuesday.
Apple's infamous cleaning cloth gets 53% price cut
Apple has reintroduced its controversial Polishing Cloth, but this time at a discounted price of $9.
Android 17 gets Apple-style feature to fight motion sickness
Google is slowly rolling out a new feature called Motion Assist with Android 17. The update is currently available for Pixel phones.
Qualcomm's new chip breaks 5GHz clock speed barrier
Qualcomm has announced that its next-generation Oryon CPU will be capable of reaching clock speeds of up to a staggering 5GHz.
OpenAI's head of data centers departs
Chris Malone, the head of data centers at OpenAI, has left the company.
Instagram's new feature turns raw footage into Reels
Instagram has launched a new feature called "First Draft" to simplify the Reels creation process.
Apple's first 2nm chip is here: What does M6 offer?
Apple has unveiled its latest M6 chip for Macs, along with the ultra-powerful M5 Ultra.
OpenAI's new Jalapeno chip beats NVIDIA in key AI tests
OpenAI has unveiled its latest AI chip, Jalapeno, which promises to deliver faster and more efficient results than other systems.
How WhatsApp has made your account more secure
WhatsApp has announced a series of updates aimed at bolstering user account security.
Apple refreshes Mac Mini, Studio for 2026: What has changed?
Apple has refreshed its Mac Mini and Mac Studio lineups with new 2-nanometer chips.
Nothing OS 5.0 arrives with improved design, more AI features
Nothing has unveiled its latest operating system, Nothing OS 5.0, which is built on Android 17.
IIT develops portable device to detect toxicants in water
The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Guwahati has developed a game-changing device, the E-Eye.
This lab-grown human brain can live for nearly 7 years
In a major breakthrough, researchers at Harvard University have successfully grown mini human brain organoids for an unprecedented period of nearly seven years.
Modi government flags 3 fraudulent loan apps on Play Store
The Indian Cybercrime Coordination Centre (I4C), under the Ministry of Home Affairs, has flagged three more fraudulent loan apps on the Play Store.
How much AI do Microsoft employees use?
In a surprising move, Microsoft employees have started disclosing their artificial intelligence (AI) usage.
Xiaomi launches Mijia smart air purifiers starting at ₹8,000
Xiaomi has launched its Mijia smart home brand in India with the introduction of two new products: the Mijia Smart Air Purifier 6 and the Mijia Smart Air Purifier 4 Compact.
Apple iPhone 18 Pro: When will it launch in India?
Apple is expected to unveil the highly anticipated iPhone 18 Pro lineup on September 9, according to Forbes.
Apple bids farewell to Tim Cook
Apple recently hosted a farewell party for its outgoing CEO, Tim Cook. The event took place at Apple Park in Cupertino, California, and was attended by around 200 employees.
After Pixel, GrapheneOS coming to Motorola smartphones in 2027
The GrapheneOS Foundation has announced plans to bring official support for its privacy-focused operating system to select Motorola devices.
UK to train AI models on Ukraine's battlefield data
The United Kingdom has announced a groundbreaking partnership with Ukraine, aimed at harnessing the latter's battlefield data to train artificial intelligence (AI) models.
Alabama launches probe into OpenAI after Hugging Face hack
The Attorney General of Alabama has launched an investigation into OpenAI following the company's alleged negligence in the recent Hugging Face incident.
ChatGPT now lets you create custom stickers for WhatsApp, iMessage
OpenAI has introduced a new feature in ChatGPT, allowing users to create custom sticker packs from their ideas.
Meet Annapurni Subramaniam, first Indian woman to win COSPAR medal
Professor Annapurni Subramaniam, the Director of the Indian Institute of Astrophysics in Bengaluru, has become the first Indian woman to be awarded the COSPAR Vikram Sarabhai Medal.
IBM's new chip runs Arm and Z workloads simultaneously
IBM has unveiled a groundbreaking chip at the annual Hot Chips conference, marking a major shift in mainframe architecture.
Worrying: Chinese hackers are using DeepSeek to scale up operations
Chinese state-affiliated hackers have doubled their cyberattacks by using DeepSeek and other open-source artificial intelligence (AI) models, a report by Taiwanese research firm TeamT5 has revealed.
Amazon raises Echo, Kindle, Fire TV prices by 60%
Amazon has hiked the prices of its popular hardware products by as much as 60%.
OpenAI brings back 5-hour Codex limit for ChatGPT Plus
OpenAI, the company behind ChatGPT, has announced a change in its usage policy. The firm is bringing back a five-hour limit on Codex and ChatGPT Work for Plus subscribers.
Apple reverses Hide My Email domain change after user backlash
Apple has decided not to go ahead with its plan to change the email domain for its iCloud+ Hide My Email feature. The decision comes after concerns from users.
New Zealand proposes social media ban for children under 16
New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has announced a plan to introduce a bill in Parliament, aimed at banning social media use for children under the age of 16.
Samsung Galaxy S27 Ultra leak reveals major camera redesign
Popular tipster Ice Universe has shared a CAD render of Samsung's next-gen flagship, the Galaxy S27 Ultra.
NVIDIA begins full production of Groq 3 LPX AI chip
NVIDIA has announced that its Groq 3 LPX rack is now in full production. The move marks the commercialization of technology from the company's biggest acquisition ever.
Apple may unveil Mac mini, AirPods alongside iPhone 18 Pro
Apple is gearing up for a major product launch, and it looks like the upcoming September event will be more than just an iPhone showcase.
Musk reveals timeline for SpaceX's orbital AI data center
SpaceX plans to launch its first NVIDIA-powered orbital AI systems in Q4 of next year, CEO Elon Musk announced on X.
Google can now build $15B data center in Andhra Pradesh
The Andhra Pradesh High Court has declined to halt the construction of Google's proposed $15 billion data center in Visakhapatnam.
Are Facebook, TikTok promoting recruitment content for armed groups?
Human Rights Watch (HRW) has accused social media giants Facebook and TikTok of failing to stop content from Colombian armed groups that recruits children.