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Use Twitch? You can get GTA 6 for free
The release of Grand Theft Auto VI (GTA 6) on November 19 is generating a lot of excitement.
GTA 6 launches November 19 with 212GB download
Downloading GTA 6's massive 212GB file can take from under an hour to nearly two days, depending on your internet speed and connection stability.
Study: Stopping GLP-1 medications raises risk in type 2 diabetes
Discontinuing GLP-1 drugs nearly doubles the risk of heart attack, stroke, and death in type 2 diabetes patients, according to a recent study.
SpaceX catches Starship for 1st time 22.5 hours after launch
SpaceX aims to achieve rapid reflight and develop deep-space capabilities, focusing on building megaconstellations and preparing for NASA's Artemis lunar missions.
China's electric aircraft completes piloted flight, can carry 19 passengers
China's CE-25A electric commercial aircraft has successfully completed its first piloted flight, according to Xinhua.
SpaceX readies Tesla's Optimus robots for Mars uncrewed Starship mission
SpaceX plans to send Tesla's Optimus humanoid robots on its initial Mars mission, aiming to prepare the Martian surface for future human exploration.
Oracle's Natalia Rachelson urges businesses to measure AI outcomes
Businesses should focus on the improvements AI delivers rather than the number of agents deployed, advises Natalia Rachelson, Oracle's Senior VP of Applications Development.
Hyderabad cohort of 38 IT professionals built 57 AI agents
In Hyderabad, 38 professionals created 57 AI agents in just 35 minutes using a WhatsApp chatbot, showcasing the accessibility of AI development without coding or laptops.
ASTRA assembles 1.4-meter antenna bay in space for DARPA NOM4D
For the first time, a robot named ASTRA has autonomously built a structure in space, marking a significant milestone for future construction beyond Earth.
Microsoft 365 outage disrupted Outlook Teams Copilot across 70+ countries
Recent years have seen significant tech outages, including the Microsoft 365 blackout and the 2024 Blue Screen of Death, disrupting global operations across various sectors.
OpenAI disbands standalone robotics team, shifts researchers to other divisions
OpenAI has disbanded its standalone robotics team for the second time in six years.
NVIDIA engineer Darrell Dai resigns over Jensen Huang's departure
Darrell Dai, a robotics research engineer at Nvidia, resigned citing disappointment over the lack of communication with engineers following CEO Jensen Huang's departure.
Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Plus $70 powers old TVs
The Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Plus, priced at $70, offers seamless streaming for older TVs with its intuitive interface and high-quality visuals.
SBI data breach: Hackers steal over 375,000 customer records
The State Bank of India (SBI) has been hit by a major data breach, with hackers stealing over 375,000 bank records and 4,280 customer records.
West Midlands AI camera trial logged nearly 19,000 dangerous incidents
AI-powered cameras in the West Midlands identified nearly 19,000 potential driving offences in two weeks, revealing a widespread culture of dangerous driving behaviours.
Coinbase halts INR withdrawals amid banking partner outage
Coinbase, a US-based cryptocurrency exchange, has suspended Indian rupee (INR) withdrawals for its users in India.
Musk warns NVIDIA could lose major deals without Jensen Huang
Elon Musk has warned that NVIDIA could lose some of its most important deals without the leadership and connections of its former CEO Jensen Huang.
Apple reveals why HomeView took so long to develop
Apple has revealed the story behind the creation of its new HomeView smart display.
Curtin University finds 53% higher Alzheimer's risk with type-2 diabetes
A review of 40 studies led by Curtin University researchers found that individuals with type 2 diabetes have a 53% higher risk of developing Alzheimer's disease.
Modi outlines AI mobile soil testing at Kisan Tak Bharat
Prime Minister Narendra Modi envisions farmers using mobile devices to test soil, enabling precise fertiliser use and promoting chemical-free farming through advanced technology.
Leonid meteor shower will become less active this year
The Leonid meteor shower, one of the most anticipated celestial events, is expected to be less active this year.
Mars and Jupiter to shine together tonight: How to watch
Tonight, the planets Mars and Jupiter will have a close encounter in the constellation Leo.
Meta hit with $887M fine for accessing users' personal media
Italy's data protection agency has slapped a huge fine of $887 million on Meta Platforms.
AI can cut cancer drug discovery time to 4 months
Artificial intelligence (AI) is revolutionizing the process of early-stage cancer drug discovery, reducing the time required from nearly eight years to just three or four months.
University of Delhi, Harvard identify snail eating frog in Arunachal
Scientists have discovered India's first snail-eating frog, Jingophrys tanogogo, among five new miniature horned frog species identified in Arunachal Pradesh's eastern Himalayas.
OpenAI folds robotics team into research and applied AI groups
OpenAI has disbanded its standalone robotics team for the second time in six years, emphasizing its commitment to developing general-purpose robots.
Watch: SpaceX achieves historic first by catching Starship's upper stage
SpaceX has successfully caught the upper stage of its massive Starship rocket for the first time.
India opens consent manager applications with ₹2cr net worth requirement
The Indian government has begun accepting applications from companies to become consent managers under the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, effective November 13.
SpaceX Starship returns to Texas launch tower after 14 orbits
SpaceX achieved a milestone by successfully catching the Starship's upper stage, marking progress in its efforts to make the megarocket reusable for human spaceflight.
Maxwell Aircraft develops M1 hybrid for 1,150-mile cargo missions
Maxwell's M1 Hybrid seaplane uses electric motors for takeoff and diesel engines for cruising, enabling it to transport a ton of cargo over 1,150 miles.
Astronomers find LPT J1555-5631 joining long-period transients after 62-minute signals
In 2022, astronomers detected a mysterious object emitting radio waves every 62 minutes, then it vanished, adding to the enigma of long-period transients (LPTs).
FAA retires 3.5-inch floppy disks in air traffic control
The FAA is modernizing its air traffic control system, replacing outdated floppy disk technology with the new Enterprise – Information Display System by 2028.
Epic urges court to uphold ruling against Apple's payment restrictions
Epic Games has formally responded to Apple's appeal before the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS), urging the justices to maintain a contempt ruling over App Store payment restrictions.
Samsung's Gemini-powered eyewear launches on December 10, starting at $395
Samsung has unveiled its line of intelligent eyewear, integrating Google's Gemini AI assistant into smart glasses.
Apple publishes HomeView guides covering facial recognition, repairs, and troubleshooting
Apple has updated its support website with a series of detailed guides for the new product called HomeView. The aim is to help users navigate this innovative device.
Perplexity brings Teammates, its AI agents feature, to Mac
Perplexity has expanded the reach of its innovative AI feature, Teammates, to Mac users.
Amazon is building massive database covering every product sold online
Amazon is working on a massive project, the "World Product Graph," to create a comprehensive database of all products sold on the internet.
Shocker! Weight-loss jabs prescribed to hundreds of children in UK
Hundreds of children in England, some younger than 12, have been prescribed GLP-1 medications, a class of drugs originally developed for type 2 diabetes management.
Original Grand Theft Auto's makers yet to play GTA 6
The highly-anticipated Grand Theft Auto 6 (GTA 6) is just around the corner after a long wait of 13 years, two delays, and numerous leaks.
Over 100 groups linked to fossil fuels attend COP31 summit
The ongoing UN climate talks in Turkey, COP31, has seen an unprecedented participation from 103 groups with ties to fossil fuels.
This supernova 25M light-years away is actually an imposter
A star that has been masquerading as a supernova for the last 15 years is actually a hot, luminous, and unstable star. The revelation comes from NASA's Chandra X-ray Observatory.
We are getting radio signals from star duo 5,000-light-years away
Astronomers have traced a mysterious radio signal back to a unique cosmic pair: a white dwarf and its companion Sun-like star.
ESA's Euclid cosmic survey has found over 900M galaxies
The European Space Agency's (ESA) Euclid mission has made a major breakthrough in its quest to map the universe.
Apple's smart home devices are now available for pre-order
Apple's first set of smart home devices under its Apple Home Collection are now available for preorder.
iPhone Duo survives over 450,000 folds in stress test
Apple's foldable smartphone, the iPhone Duo, has survived over 457,000 folds in a stress test conducted by CNET.
Jensen Huang's AI push raised concerns over NVIDIA's environmental impact
Under the leadership of CEO Jensen Huang, NVIDIA has been a key player in the AI revolution.
FBI investigates software update behind nationwide ground stop incident
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) is looking into the possibility that a software update may have led to a nationwide ground stop by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).
Air pollution linked to multiple health issues in India
An analysis of over 180 epidemiological studies conducted in India has found a strong link between air pollution and adverse health effects.
ElevenLabs launches new app for team meetings, transcription, and dictation
Voice AI leader ElevenLabs has launched an experimental app called ElevenAI. The new tool was unveiled at the company's 11/11 Summit in New York.
Uber breach exposes license data of thousands of drivers
Uber has confirmed that a recent data breach at one of its tech providers, Fireworks AI, has compromised the personal and driver's license information of thousands of drivers.
ChatGPT can now shop for you
OpenAI has introduced a new feature in its ChatGPT service, enabling its AI agents (Dots) to shop on behalf of users.
This new blood test could diagnose a degenerative brain disease
Researchers at Washington University School of Medicine have identified a protein fragment in blood, called eMTBR-tau243.
Rocket Lab's 100th mission blasts off to space
Rocket Lab has launched its 100th space mission today.
Why Chinese AI projects worth $3B are at risk
Chinese artificial intelligence (AI) projects worth over $3 billion are at risk due to the recent resignation of NVIDIA founder Jensen Huang.
Microsoft 365 and Outlook recover after nearly two-day global outage
Microsoft 365 had been hit by a major outage, affecting users worldwide.
SpaceX's Starship reaches orbit despite Super Heavy booster failure
SpaceX has launched its 15th test flight of the Starship, a major step in Elon Musk's vision of a fully reusable rocket system.
Starship to fly over India tomorrow during historic double-catch test
SpaceX is gearing up for a major milestone in its space exploration endeavors.
X now lets you post up to 20 photos, videos
X has announced an upgrade to its media attachment limit.
World to double electricity capacity additions over next decade
The world has transitioned from the era of coal, oil, and gas to "the age of electricity," according to Fatih Birol, the executive director of the International Energy Agency (IEA).
North Korean hackers steal $400M in crypto through fake calls
North Korean state-sponsored hackers have stolen over $400 million in cryptocurrency by using fake video calls to impersonate people, US authorities have said.
After Microsoft, Cloudflare and Claude AI face outages
Today, November 13, has been a bad day for users of several popular internet services.
OpenAI launches new tools to help fix software vulnerabilities
OpenAI has launched two new artificial intelligence (AI)-powered security tools, Daybreak Red Team and Daybreak Defense Factory. The launch is part of its Daybreak security platform.
US unsure whether Chinese businesswoman spied on NVIDIA for Beijing
The US intelligence community is still investigating the connection between Alice Huang, a Chinese businesswoman who had an affair with former NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang, and the Chinese government.
Microsoft outage disrupts flights, SpiceJet cancels 3 departures, delays 2
A global outage of Microsoft services has started to affect domestic airlines in India, with three flights from Indira Gandhi International (IGI) Airport in Delhi getting canceled.
ChatGPT, Gemini, and Perplexity may direct users to fraudulent websites
A recent study has revealed that artificial intelligence (AI) chatbots can sometimes lead users to potentially dangerous or fraudulent websites.
Unocoin shuts down crypto services amid security breach
Unocoin, one of India's oldest cryptocurrency exchanges, has suspended all its services following a security breach. The company is now in the process of rebuilding its entire server system from scratch.