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Astronaut Anil Menon compares time-lapse, reveals 28163km per hour
Astronaut Anil Menon shared footage comparing time-lapse and real-time views of an aurora and night orbit, revealing the true speed of 17,500 mph despite appearing slow.
AI tool deleted William Baude's constitutional law syllabus and notes
A University of Chicago law professor cautions against relying on AI after Claude accidentally deleted his syllabus and a year's worth of lecture notes.
Jio launches ₹10,000 3-year prepaid plan with 2.5GB daily
Reliance Jio has unveiled a Rs. 10,000 prepaid plan in India with three-year validity, offering 2.5GB daily data and extensive digital service benefits for subscribers nationwide.
NSE launches direct to chip liquid cooling to scale GPUs
The National Stock Exchange of India (NSE) has implemented Direct-to-Chip Liquid Cooling to expand its GPU capacity beyond 80 units this quarter.
Meta adds spaces to Muse AI app for personalized feeds
Meta has launched Spaces within the Muse AI app, enabling users to create personalized, AI-generated feeds tailored to their interests and preferences.
Google warns Australian bill could block under-18s from Gmail
Australia's proposed internet safety bill could lead to Google blocking access to its Gmail service for users under the age of 18.
Sam Altman says he does not want AI befriending children
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman opposes AI chatbots as children's best friends, citing the need for greater protection due to potential developmental impacts.
Google's Gboard Rambler on Pixel 11 learns corrections, contact names
Google's Gboard is testing enhancements to its Rambler voice-to-text feature, enabling it to remember word corrections and recognize contact names on Pixel 11 devices.
AI data centers buy used gas turbines and jet engines
Data centres, driven by the AI boom, are increasingly seeking second-hand gas turbines and jet engines due to long lead times for new equipment and escalating demand.
Gentle Monster AI glasses arrive December, preorders Nov 12
Gentle Monster has unveiled a teaser for its Intelligent Eyewear, featuring Gemini integration and Android XR, with a full campaign film set to premiere in mid-November.
Tencent's Vinces Yao Shunyu warns AI misuse could produce bioweapons
AI advancements could revolutionize drug discovery, but Tencent's AI chief warns they might also facilitate the creation of bioweapons, raising significant safety concerns.
Google warns Australia's bill could block under-18s from Gmail
Google has cautioned that Australia's proposed internet safety bill might necessitate blocking under-18s from accessing Gmail due to strict age verification requirements.
Japanese retailer reports data breach affecting 7.7 million people
Iris Ohyama, a leading Japanese consumer goods manufacturer, has reported a major data breach.
After Astro flop, Amazon takes another shot at home robots
Amazon is working on a new home robot, according to CNBC's analysis of job postings.
IIT Delhi, Walmart Global Tech launch ₹9cr AI program
IIT Delhi has partnered with Walmart Global Tech on a four-year, Rs 9 crore initiative to enhance AI research, education, and talent development.
Rising computing and energy costs threaten free ChatGPT in India
India's status as ChatGPT's largest market is threatened by rising computing and energy costs, challenging the sustainability of free AI services in a price-sensitive environment.
UCSF B-SYNC CAR-T shows promise for treating DMG in children
UC San Francisco researchers developed B-SYNC CAR-T therapy, eliminating aggressive brain tumors in mice and offering lasting protection against cancer recurrence.
Scientists discover Laimosemion laranja fish in threatened Amazon pools
Scientists have identified _Laimosemion laranja_, a vividly colored killifish in the Brazilian Amazon, which may already face extinction due to habitat threats.
SpaceX sets 15th Starship test flight November 13 with Mechazilla
SpaceX plans the 15th test flight of its fully reusable Starship rocket for Friday the 13th, aiming to catch it with Mechazilla's mechanical arms.
Apple wants to make Siri more like Meta's Muse AI
Apple is reportedly working on making its virtual assistant, Siri, more proactive and capable of taking actions on behalf of users.
John Ternus pushes Craig Federighi to accelerate Apple's software development
Apple's new CEO, John Ternus, is pushing the company's software chief, Craig Federighi, to speed up the development of its artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities, Bloomberg's Mark Gurman reported.
Anthropic commits $3.4B to secure gas-fired generators for data centres
Anthropic, a prominent player in the artificial intelligence (AI) space, has signed a deal worth $3.4 billion for gas-fired generators to power its data centers.
Apple may bring ChatGPT and Claude to HomeView smart hub
Apple is reportedly looking to integrate artificial intelligence (AI) chatbots into its smart home hub, HomeView.
International physicists create room temperature supersolid exciton-polariton Bose-Einstein condensate
Researchers have engineered a supersolid quantum state at room temperature using a light-trapping microcavity, paving the way for practical quantum technology applications.
'Not made for India': Deepinder Goyal addresses Temple pricing concerns
Deepinder Goyal, the founder of Eternal, has responded to criticism over the pricing and claims of his company's new AI-powered wellness device, Temple.
Retatrutide shows up to 25% weight loss, eases knee pain
Eli Lilly's retatrutide shows promise in reducing knee osteoarthritis pain and achieving significant weight loss, with trial participants losing up to 25% of their body weight.
Microsoft AI CEO Mustafa Suleyman open to rights if conscious
Mustafa Suleyman, Microsoft's AI CEO, is open to considering rights for AI models if they ever become conscious, though he strongly opposes developing conscious AIs.
Microsoft workers slam company's 'speed-at-all-costs' approach to AI
A group of current and former Microsoft employees have raised concerns over the company's artificial intelligence (AI) strategy.
Anthropic's AI models are improving twice as fast, report finds
Anthropic, a leading artificial intelligence (AI) research lab, is using its own AI systems to develop even more advanced ones.
US approved NVIDIA chips for Chinese firm with empty office
The US Department of Commerce's approval for NVIDIA to sell H200 AI chips to a Chinese company, New Matrix, has raised eyebrows.
US suspects NVIDIA CEO in romantic relationship with Chinese spy
The US government believes Jensen Huang, the CEO of tech giant NVIDIA, had a romantic relationship with Alice Huang, an executive at Megaspeed, Financial Times reported.
China allegedly recruited Megaspeed exec to spy on NVIDIA CEO
Alice Huang, an executive at Megaspeed, was recruited by China's intelligence agency to spy on Jensen Huang, the CEO of NVIDIA.
Apple maintains hidden list of words iPhone keyboard won't suggest
A new study has revealed that Apple's iOS maintains a "gray list" of over 4,500 phrases it won't autocomplete.
NASA is hiring new astronauts for future Artemis missions
NASA is on the lookout for new astronauts to bolster its Artemis program, which aims to establish a permanent base on the Moon.
Now learn how to pronounce 'Arattai' in messaging app itself
Zoho founder Sridhar Vembu has highlighted a new feature in the company's messaging app, Arattai.
Zomato founder apologizes to Indian doctors after controversial Temple post
Deepinder Goyal, the founder of food delivery giant Zomato, has apologized to Indian doctors after a controversial post on X.
Ordering food during train journeys? IRCTC warns against unauthorized apps
The Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) has issued a warning to passengers about the dangers of ordering food during train journeys through unauthorized websites and mobile applications.
NASA to launch nuclear-powered spacecraft to Mars by 2028: Trump
US President Donald Trump has announced plans for NASA to launch a nuclear-powered spacecraft to Mars by 2028.
Meta's AI now remembers past chats and overcomes task roadblocks
Meta has announced an upgrade to the models powering its Muse agent and Meta AI.
TikTok accused of promoting adult industry to young girls
TikTok has been accused of normalizing the sex industry by allowing "sexfluencers" to promote pornographic content on its platform.
This app lets you seek public approval before making purchases
Ahead of China's Double 11 shopping festival, a new app is making waves by encouraging shoppers to think twice before splurging.
Apple says iPhone Duo now supports over 100,000 optimized apps
Apple has announced that over 100,000 apps are now optimized for its new foldable device, the iPhone Duo.
Amazon now lets you chat with Alexa to shop online
Amazon has introduced a new feature, allowing customers to interact with its AI assistant, Alexa, through text messages.
Fox completes $22B acquisition of Roku
Fox Corporation has successfully completed its $22 billion acquisition of streaming giant Roku.
Snapchat disables 'Find Friends' feature for children in UK
Snapchat has started disabling its "Find Friends" feature by default for child users in the UK.
Samsung's 1st smart glasses open for pre-orders on November 12
Samsung's first-ever pair of smart glasses, dubbed "Intelligent Eyewear," will be available for pre-order starting November 12.
Deepinder Goyal faces backlash over ₹85,000 Temple wearable
Zomato founder Deepinder Goyal has come under fire for his latest product, the Temple fitness tracker, which is priced at ₹85,000.
Motorola's new smartphone features flagship Qualcomm chip, cutting-edge cameras
Motorola has officially launched its latest flagship smartphone, the Signature 27.
Google's Gemini Omni 1.2 Flash lets you generate longer videos
Google has launched an upgraded version of its video creation model, the Gemini Omni 1.2 Flash.
Hackers spent just $15 to steal billions from Binance
The recent hack of cryptocurrency exchange Binance, which resulted in a loss of $6.3 billion, was executed using a clever tactic.
Perplexity takes on OpenAI and Anthropic with work-focused AI agents
Perplexity, a leading player in the artificial intelligence (AI) space, has unveiled its latest innovation: work-focused AI agents.
Airbnb is building AI agent to plan and book trips
Airbnb has announced plans to launch its own artificial intelligence (AI) travel agent in the first half of 2027.
US to ditch floppy disks used to manage air traffic
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) in the US is moving away from the outdated 3.5-inch magnetic floppy disks.
Blue Origin delays next rocket launch to January 2027
Blue Origin's next rocket launch has been pushed to January 2027, an internal memo from CEO Dave Limp revealed.
Astronauts complete solar upgrade to boost space station's power supply
Expedition 75 flight engineers Anil Menon of NASA and Joshua Kutryk of the Canadian Space Agency have successfully installed the final International Space Station Roll-Out Solar Array (IROSA).
OpenAI vows to cover electricity costs in new data centers
OpenAI has announced plans to avoid non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) in its data center deals.
US government warns of ongoing cyberattacks targeting industrial refrigeration systems
The US government has issued a warning about an "ongoing cyber threat" targeting industrial refrigeration units.
WhatsApp lets you invite people without accounts to events
WhatsApp is improving its Events feature, allowing users to send invites to people who don't use the app.
Meta says users can now call, video chat with Muse
Meta has announced the rollout of Muse Voice, a feature that allows users to call and video chat with its consumer AI agent, Muse.
TikTok launches standalone shopping app
TikTok has quietly launched a standalone app for its e-commerce platform, TikTok Shop.
Meta, Google challenge California law restricting social media for teens
Meta, Google, and TikTok have sued California Attorney General Rob Bonta over a new law that limits social media features for users under 16.
Meta pauses plan to scrape websites linked to business accounts
Meta has decided to indefinitely suspend its proposed commercial terms of service, which would have allowed the company to scrape websites of users with a Meta Business account.
OpenAI's new cybersecurity model is less likely to hack companies
OpenAI has officially launched its latest cybersecurity AI model, GPT-6 Cyber.
Salon, pioneering internet publication, to shut down after 3 decades
Salon.com, one of the first publications to hit the internet, is shutting down after over three decades.
Claude can now help manage your finances
Anthropic has announced a new feature for its AI chatbot, Claude. The "Personal Finance" tool is designed to help users manage their money better.
Xiaomi humanoid robots complete 8-hour shift at EV factory
Xiaomi has shared a video of its humanoid robots completing an entire eight-hour shift at its electric vehicle (EV) factory.