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CERT-In flags PHP vulnerability that could expose sensitive website data
The government has identified a critical PHP security flaw that could expose sensitive data, urging website owners to apply necessary updates to protect their systems.
Study finds reduced neural distinctness for faces in autistic children
A major study reveals that autistic children's brain activity related to face recognition is less distinct and develops differently compared to neurotypical children.
McGill scientists find certain T cells sense environmental stiffness
Researchers at McGill University found that T cells can sense tissue stiffness, influencing their development into long-lasting memory cells.
Coinbase says Amplitude breach spared systems and sensitive customer data
Coinbase confirmed that user funds are safe following a data exposure incident at third-party vendor Amplitude, which affected a small subset of customer contact information.
Anthropic's Claude reviewed 1,061-page manufacturing document in under 3 hours
Anthropic's Claude AI dramatically accelerates drug discovery, identifying errors humans miss and reducing review time by 89%, as it ventures into the healthcare sector.
India proposes US-inspired rules requiring safeguards for high-risk AI systems
India is exploring a new AI law to regulate advanced models, drawing lessons from the US, focusing on safety frameworks and potential risks of frontier AI systems.
Meta and Snap face Los Angeles trial over youth harm
Jury selection begins in Los Angeles for a trial involving Meta and Snap, focusing on alleged harms of social media on young users, with opening statements set for November 4.
Amazon updates engineer rules to prioritize outcomes over AI tools
Amazon has revised its role guidelines for software engineers, emphasizing real-world results over specific tools and urging the integration of AI into daily routines.
OpenAI 88 hours math claim worries mathematician Tristan Buckmaster
A dispute among mathematicians highlights fears that AI could undermine scientific integrity, as questions arise about the novelty and accuracy of AI-driven research.
Apple to unveil OLED MacBook Pros with $400 price increase
Apple's upcoming OLED touchscreen MacBook Pro is expected to start at $2,899 for the 14-inch model and $3,399 for the 16-inch version, according to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman.
Parents of Bowen Wan sue OpenAI over GPT-4o seizure advice
The parents of Bowen Wan allege that OpenAI's GPT-4o chatbot advised their daughter to taper off her seizure medication, leading to her death in February 2026.
Gemini Notebook adds audio recording to Android and iOS apps
Gemini Notebook has introduced an audio recorder for Android and iOS, allowing users to capture lectures and thoughts directly within the app.
Bank of America warns customers: avoid sharing passwords with AI
Bank of America advises customers not to share banking credentials with AI assistants, highlighting risks of unauthorized access and potential security breaches.
OpenAI's slow rollouts of breakthroughs draw criticism from researchers
OpenAI's selective release of AI-generated findings in mathematics, computer science, and physics is causing frustration among researchers eager for open access.
Elon Musk alleges Starlink aided Ukraine drone strikes, Kyiv denies
Elon Musk accuses the Ukrainian military of misusing Starlink for offensive operations, claiming a loophole in the service's terms was recently closed.
Bill Gates links AI to Amish living, Microsoft offers buyouts
Bill Gates warns of a disruptive 20-year AI transition, as Microsoft offers buyouts to 60,000 workers to offset AI infrastructure costs.
The RealReal and retailers tighten defenses against AI shopping agents
Many online shopping platforms, including The RealReal and Amazon, are implementing measures to block third-party AI shopping agents due to concerns over security and fair access.
Hackers allegedly tried to breach FEC site, filing system offline
The US Federal Election Commission has shut down some website services after a reported hacking attempt, with IT staff working to restore the electronic filing system.
Google adds insulin resistance and blood pressure trends to Fitbit
Google's latest Fitbit update introduces insulin resistance trends, marking progress toward non-invasive glucose monitoring through advanced AI algorithms.
South Korea's Fair Trade Commission fines Samsung $15 million over GOS
The FTC has fined Samsung $15 million for misleading advertisements regarding the gaming performance of its Galaxy S21, S22, and Tab S8 devices.
Amazon tells engineers to stop prioritizing token and code metrics
Amazon's internal memo advises engineers to be selective with AI use, discouraging reliance on token usage and code generation as flawed metrics for measuring AI adoption.
How AI has made hurricane forecasting easier
Hurricane forecasting is witnessing a major transformation with the increasing use of artificial intelligence (AI) technology.
World's richest are benefiting from global climate crisis, says Oxfam
A new report by Oxfam has revealed that the world's wealthiest people are not only benefiting from the causes of climate change, but also from its devastating effects.
Apple's MacBook Pro now available with an M6 chip
Apple has updated its MacBook Pro with the latest M6 chip, a move that was first seen in the new Mac Mini models launched in August.
CERT-In warns Chrome users of critical security flaws
The Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In) has issued a critical-severity security warning for desktop users of Google Chrome.
Anthropic's $120.5B deal with Musk's SpaceXAI revealed
Artificial intelligence (AI) firm Anthropic has revealed a massive computing deal worth up to $120.5 billion with SpaceXAI, the SpaceX unit formerly known as xAI.
DeepSeek AI disabled its shutdown software in safety tests
China's artificial intelligence (AI) start-up DeepSeek has come under the scanner of a Beijing-based AI-safety group.
Apple's latest Mac update hints at a touchscreen MacBook
Apple has released the latest version of its operating system, macOS 27.2 Golden Gate.
Truecaller's new app is meant for budget android smartphones
Truecaller has launched a new app, Truecaller Lite, specifically for India.
Astronomers spot mysterious cosmic explosion active for 27 days
Astronomers have discovered an extraordinary gamma-ray burst (GRB), one that outshines all other cosmic explosions of its kind.
Apple Watch gets smarter Siri AI with latest update
Apple has released a new software update, watchOS 27.2, for its smartwatch users.
Sarvam to build AI for Indian military
Artificial intelligence (AI) start-up Sarvam has signed a five-year memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Ministry of Defence. The deal is aimed at developing and deploying AI applications for India's armed forces.
Meet Peter Sellis, new head of product at X
Elon Musk's social media platform, X, has appointed Peter Sellis as its new head of product.
SpaceX inks $40B AI chip financing deal with Apollo Management
SpaceX has secured a binding commitment for approximately $40 billion in funding for artificial intelligence (AI) chips and associated data center equipment.
Alibaba's AI tried to send data to China
Canadian artificial intelligence (AI) firm Cohere has flagged a major security concern involving one of Alibaba's latest AI models, Qwen3.8-Flash-Next.
Anthropic's IPO pitch comes with a warning about AI risks
Anthropic, the company behind Claude AI, has revealed some major security concerns in its IPO filing.
OpenAI claims AI breakthroughs in math, physics and computing
OpenAI has announced three major discoveries in mathematics, computer science, and physics.
iPhone Duo gets Apple Pencil support with iOS 27.2
Apple has updated its iOS to version 27.2, bringing support for the Apple Pencil on the iPhone Duo.
Proton to re-interview employees on AI as roles face review
Proton, the company behind ProtonMail, has announced plans to conduct "re-interview" with its employees. The move is part of a strategy to assess how staff members are using artificial intelligence (AI) in their work.
Instagram launches 'Features' for long-form, widescreen videos
Instagram is gearing up for a major expansion into long-form horizontal videos with a new platform called "Features."
Apple releases iOS 27.2 with new Siri AI features
Apple has released the latest version of its operating system, iOS 27.2, for iPhones.
iPhone Duo 'crackgate' grows as Apple acknowledges screen issue
Apple has acknowledged a problem with the inner display of its latest iPhone Duo.
iPad mini with OLED display, faster chip launched at ₹82,900
Apple has launched the new iPad mini, bringing a host of upgrades to the compact tablet.
OpenAI launches GPT-6.1 Terra with faster performance, 50% lower pricing
OpenAI has launched its latest artificial intelligence (AI) model, GPT-6.1 Terra.
iPad mini (2026) arrives with OLED display, A20 Pro chip
Apple has officially launched the new iPad mini (2026) in India and other global markets.
Tata Communications to spend $450M on an 'AI Super Highway'
Tata Communications has announced plans to invest up to $450 million in building an "AI Super Highway" in India.
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.