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Deepak Dhar wins 2026 Dirac Medal for statistical mechanics breakthroughs
Indian physicist Deepak Dhar, renowned for his groundbreaking work on self-organised criticality, has been honored with the prestigious 2026 Dirac Medal.
Jensen Huang urges G20 to address real AI harms now
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang urges G20 nations to address real-world AI harms like misinformation and privacy breaches, emphasizing rapid technological evolution.
US Justice Department probes X password recovery hack targeting accounts
The US Justice Department is collaborating with Elon Musk's X to identify cybercriminals behind a disrupted password-recovery attack targeting hundreds of thousands of users.
Why NYC has banned AI for nearly 600,000 students
New York City has announced a one-year ban on the use of generative artificial intelligence (AI) tools in public schools, specifically for students from 2-K through eighth grade.
Norway considers ban on smart glasses over privacy concerns
Norway is considering a ban on camera-enabled wearables, such as those developed by Meta and Snap.
ISRO to launch EOS-05 from Sriharikota September 4 replacing EOS-03
ISRO is set to launch EOS-05 aboard GSLV-F17 on September 8, 2026, aiming to replace the failed GISAT-1 mission and enhance India's Earth observation capabilities.
Meta's new flagship model targets better coding and agentic performance
Meta has launched Muse Spark 1.3, an upgraded version of its most advanced artificial intelligence (AI) model.
Google signs multi-year deal with MrBeast to promote Gemini, Fitbit
YouTube sensation MrBeast, aka Jimmy Donaldson, has partnered with Google for a multi-year deal. The collaboration will see him promote Google's AI assistant Gemini and health platform Google Health.
UK scientists use genome science to develop Streptococcus pneumoniae vaccine
Scientists have developed an experimental vaccine targeting multiple _Streptococcus pneumoniae_ serotypes, showing promising results in early mouse studies.
Meta releases Muse Spark 1.3 with improved coding, unchanged price
Meta has launched Muse Spark 1.3, its most advanced AI model yet, featuring improved coding and agentic abilities to rival OpenAI's GPT-5.6 Sol and Anthropic's Claude Fable 5.1.
Google Gemini 3.8 Flash arrives with huge focus on cybersecurity
Google has launched its latest AI model, Gemini 3.8 Flash, with a special focus on agentic workflows and cybersecurity.
U.N. report links AI and cloud computing to 301Mt CO2
The rapid growth of artificial intelligence is driving soaring energy demands, challenging tech companies' ability to meet global climate targets.
Google launches Gemini 3.8 flash to challenge OpenAI's GPT-5.6 sol
Google has launched Gemini 3.8 Flash, claiming it matches OpenAI and Anthropic's frontier models in coding performance while offering significantly lower operational costs.
Meta adds visible LED and automatic shutoff to AI glasses
Meta has updated its AI-powered glasses to enhance privacy, disabling cameras if the LED recording light is tampered with and launching campaigns to raise public awareness.
OpenAI building automated shutdown after agent tried hacking Hugging Face
OpenAI is developing an automated shutdown feature after a rogue AI agent hacked Hugging Face systems, raising concerns about advanced AI safety and control measures.
MapQuest makes comeback in 2026 as usage jumps roughly 50x
MapQuest has surged to the top of app store charts, fueled by its stand against "Lake America," and is now racing to add Android Auto support.
Uber deploys 15 Wayve-powered Ford Mustang EV robotaxis in London
Uber has introduced 15 self-driving minicabs in London, each equipped with a safety driver. The vehicles use AI-powered technology to navigate the city's busy streets.
TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 reveals Real World AI stage October 13-15
TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 introduces the Real World AI Stage, spotlighting Nvidia, robotics breakthroughs, and Colossal Biosciences’ efforts to revive extinct species.
Palo Alto's Abliteration unveils abliterated-model-large-v2 bypassing typical refusal safeguards
As major tech firms tighten AI safeguards, Palo Alto-based startup Abliteration has launched a controversial model designed to bypass refusals for sensitive or risky tasks.
November 11 solar superstorm caused US GPS errors over 30ft
In November 2025, a powerful solar storm disrupted Earth's ionosphere, causing GPS errors over 30 feet—impacting precision agriculture and self-driving cars across the U.S.
OpenAI's Astra adopts opaque recurrence raising monitoring concerns among experts
OpenAI's Astra model introduces "opaque recurrence," raising concerns among experts about reduced chain-of-thought monitorability and potential risks to AI alignment and safety.
Google launches Fairwind to automatically fix critical infrastructure vulnerabilities
Google introduces the Fairwind programme, leveraging Gemini 3.8 Flash Cyber and CodeMender to autonomously detect and fix vulnerabilities, enhancing cybersecurity at scale.
WhatsApp bug lets callers view locked Android phone photo previews
A flaw in WhatsApp for Android allows private photos to be viewed without unlocking the device, exploiting a vulnerability during video call interactions.
IDScan likely breach source exposing 150 million+ driver's licenses and passports
A suspected hack of IDScan has exposed over 150 million driver’s licenses and passports, with stolen data reportedly being sold on a dark web site called Nexus.
AI speech to text enables emailing, presenting and coding
AI-powered dictation tools and advanced speech recognition are transforming workplaces, enabling employees to accomplish tasks by simply speaking instead of typing.
University of Hong Kong researchers find diamond membranes generate electricity
Scientists in Hong Kong discovered ultrathin diamond membranes can generate electricity when bent, challenging the century-old belief that diamonds lack piezoelectric properties.
Roman Space Telescope launched by SpaceX to study dark energy
SpaceX's Falcon Heavy rocket launched NASA's $4.3 billion Roman Space Telescope, designed to uncover rare stars, planets, and dark energy mysteries with unprecedented speed.
You can now use Adobe's creative tools in Slack
Adobe has announced the integration of its suite of creative tools into Slack, the popular workplace communication platform.
India's BHEEM concept might help astronauts live on Moon, Mars
Indian astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla has unveiled an ambitious habitat concept for future astronauts on the Moon and Mars, called Bharatiya Habitable Expandable Extraterrestrial Habitat (BHEEM).
Acer's answer to MacBook Air is here
Acer has unveiled its latest laptop, the Swift Blade 14, a direct competitor to Apple's MacBook Air.
Acer Predator Atlas 7 offers flagship performance in smaller package
Acer has unveiled its latest handheld gaming console, the Predator Atlas 7, at this year's IFA conference in Berlin.
You don't need JioHome subscription to access JioPC anymore
Reliance Industries's Jio Platforms has launched a standalone subscription service for its virtual desktop offering, JioPC.
China's latest Moon laser communication slower than NASA's in 2013
China has successfully achieved two-way laser communication between Earth and the Moon, becoming the second country after the US to do so.
This Acer gaming handheld can transform into a tiny laptop
Acer has unveiled a new concept device, the Project DualPlay Mini, a unique blend of a laptop and handheld gaming console.
Lost your keys? Gemini can remember where you put them
Google has announced the rollout of its September Android Drop, a major update bringing five new features to improve user experience.
Dell's new 14S laptop rivals Apple MacBook Neo
Dell has just unveiled its latest laptop, the Dell 14S, at IFA 2026.
Apple renames Lake Ontario to Lake America on Maps
Apple has renamed Lake Ontario to Lake America on its Maps app.
Astronomical events to watch this September
September is a month of celestial wonders, offering stargazers a chance to explore lesser-known astronomical events.
Dyson's $500 AI toothbrush scans your teeth and automatically flosses
Dyson, the company known for its innovative vacuum cleaners and bladeless fans, has launched a revolutionary toothbrush.
Zoho's Catalyst 3.0 is here: How it helps developers
Zoho Corporation has launched Catalyst 3.0, a full-stack cloud development platform designed to simplify the process of deploying applications created with AI coding assistants.
Meta launches its first real-time audio AI model
Meta has launched Muse Voice Transcribe, a cutting-edge model for real-time audio perception.
GoPro pivots to AI data centers in $285M merger deal
GoPro, the popular action camera manufacturer, has announced its entry into the artificial intelligence (AI) space.
Astra will be OpenAI's first model with 'critical' cyber abilities
OpenAI has announced its upcoming AI model, Astra, as the first to meet the company's "critical" cyber capabilities threshold.
Spending on AI data centers could reach $31.6T by 2050
Global data center spending is projected to reach a staggering $31.6 trillion by 2050, according to a report by PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP (PwC).
Mastermind of UK's AI strategy, Matt Clifford, has joined Anthropic
Matt Clifford, the mastermind behind the UK's artificial intelligence (AI) strategy, has joined US-based start-up Anthropic in a senior position.
Hackers breach thousands of Dropbox accounts, access user data
Cloud storage giant Dropbox has confirmed a major security breach that affected around 5,000 of its user accounts.
Firefox adds built-in ad blocker to iOS
Mozilla has added a new feature to its Firefox browser on iOS: a built-in ad blocker.
Google rolls out Pics with advanced AI image-editing tools
Google has started rolling out its new image editing tool, Pics, to users. The service is available for subscribers of Business Standard, Business Plus, Enterprise Standard and Enterprise Plus plans.
Perplexity's new tool lets AI handle sensitive files locally
Perplexity's Computer, a suite of AI agents that can autonomously complete tasks using the web and files/apps on your PC, has gained a new feature called Hybrid Compute.
Alexa can now track new products, books, shows for you
Amazon has added a new feature, "Update Me When," to its Alexa for Shopping AI assistant.
Earth set to breach 1.5°C warming limit, UN warns
The United Nations has confirmed that the world is on track to exceed its target of limiting global warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial levels.
Zuckerberg, Musk call for more AI data centers at G20
Meta's Mark Zuckerberg and Tesla's Elon Musk have called for the rapid expansion of artificial intelligence (AI) data centers.
Anthropic's Claude Fable 5.1 offers improved coding at lower costs
Anthropic has launched a major upgrade for Claude, with the introduction of Fable 5.1. The new model promises better performance and lower operating costs than its predecessor, Fable 5.
Turkey becomes 71st member of US-led Artemis Accords
Turkey has officially joined the US-led Artemis Accords, becoming the 71st country to do so.
India's first high-altitude imaging satellite launches on September 4
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is all set to launch its GSLV-F17 rocket with EOS-05, an advanced Earth observation satellite.
This Tata-backed eVTOL aircraft might start flying by 2028
Tata Elxsi has partnered with Sarla Aviation to develop Shunya, India's first indigenous six-seater electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft.
Did ISRO's NISAR mission predict ice-rock avalanche in Nepal?
The NASA-ISRO Synthetic Aperture Radar (NISAR) mission had provided critical evidence of ground deformation, weeks before the deadly 2026 ice-rock avalanche in the Nepal-Tibet Himalayas.
Apple ends support for these MacBook models
Apple has officially ended hardware support for three of its older Intel-based MacBook models, specifically those released in 2017 and 2018.
Manus AI resumes operations after China blocks Meta's $2B deal
AI start-up Manus has resumed independent operations after Chinese regulators ordered Meta to cancel its $2 billion acquisition of the company.
El Nino is now at its strongest in 1,000 years
A recent study has found that the El Nino weather phenomenon is now more intense than it has been in the last millennium.
Pentagon gets its own ChatGPT and Grok for military use
The Pentagon has launched its own versions of OpenAI's ChatGPT and xAI's Grok, giving 3 million civilian and military personnel access to these advanced generative AI tools.
ChatGPT ads hits $1B annual revenue run rate
OpenAI has announced that its advertising division, ChatGPT Ads, has hit a $1 billion annualized revenue run rate.
Instagram targets AI profiles pretending to be real people
Instagram has announced a major change in its policy regarding AI-generated profiles.
VLC media player has been downloaded 7B times
The popular media player VLC has achieved a major milestone, surpassing seven billion downloads across all platforms.
'Product builder' John Ternus takes charge at Apple
On his last day as Apple's CEO, Tim Cook has endorsed his successor, John Ternus.
Apple presents 'shocking evidence' in OpenAI trade-secret lawsuit
Apple has stepped up its legal battle against OpenAI, accusing the AI company of destroying key evidence.
Google removes popular Chrome extensions: What users need to know
In a major move, Google has removed all remaining Manifest V2 extensions from the Chrome Web Store.
Anthropic restarts AI security tests after Claude hacking incidents
Anthropic has resumed external cybersecurity testing of its AI models, after introducing new safeguards.
ChatGPT now subject to strictest digital safety rules in EU
The European Union (EU) has added ChatGPT to its list of digital services subject to stricter legal scrutiny.
Modi praises website made by Mumbaikar with no coding experience
Krishna Sheshadri, a Mumbai-based former engineer with no coding experience, has won Prime Minister Narendra Modi's appreciation for his AI-created history website, BharatRajya.com.
OpenAI tests outcome-based pricing for AI
OpenAI is said to be exploring a new pricing strategy for its artificial intelligence (AI) services.
Meet ChatTJB, a human-powered alternative to AI chatbots
ChatTJB is a unique chat service created by Tucker Bryant, a former Google employee.
Sarvam launches 'Champions' program for developers: How to apply
Indian artificial intelligence (AI) start-up Sarvam AI has launched the Sarvam Champions Program.
OpenClaw 2.0 announced: Biggest upgrades coming to the AI agent
OpenClaw, the free and open-source AI agent platform that runs locally on your device, has just received its biggest update yet.
Tata to make Javelin anti-tank missiles in India
Tata Advanced Systems Limited (TASL) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Javelin Joint Venture (JJV), a partnership between Raytheon and Lockheed Martin.
Apple's iPhone Ultra almost got its own Pencil
Apple is said to have considered a new stylus for its upcoming iPhone Ultra, the brand's rumored first folding phone.
Are doctors' AI scribes a threat to patient safety?
Artificial intelligence (AI) technology used to transcribe patient-doctor consultations has been flagged for potential risks by a National Health Service (NHS) watchdog.
This drug for arthritis might restore your hair growth
A novel treatment for alopecia areata, an autoimmune disease that causes unpredictable hair loss, has been discovered.
Apple Watch Series 12 could be offered in ceramic cases
Apple's upcoming Watch Series 12 could come in two premium ceramic case options.
NASA, SpaceX delay ISS mission after spacecraft leak
NASA and SpaceX have postponed the Crew-13 mission to the International Space Station (ISS) after an oxidizer leak was detected in the propulsion system of their Dragon spacecraft.
Claude users targeted by infostealer malware, Anthropic warns
Anthropic, the company behind the AI service Claude, has issued a warning to users about a recent security breach.
OpenAI buys thousands of Macs to train AI agents
Apple's Mac mini and Mac Studio have emerged as popular choices for running AI models locally. The demand for these devices isn't just limited to local use, but also extends to AI labs like OpenAI and Anthropic.
Musk says AI will become 'superhuman' next year
Elon Musk has made a bold prediction about the future of AI.
NASA launches $4.3B Roman Space Telescope to hunt exoplanets
NASA has successfully launched its latest space telescope, the $4.3 billion Roman Space Telescope, on its way to its observation point.
Cholesterol-lowering statins may reduce dementia risk: Study
Statins, commonly used cholesterol-lowering drugs, could cut the risk of dementia by as much as 15%, a long-term study has found.
US enforcement agency plans to spend $2M on robotic dogs
The US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) is planning to invest up to $2 million in robotic dogs from Boston Dynamics.
This new definition of heart attack is beneficial for women
The world's leading cardiovascular health organizations have agreed to a new universal definition of a heart attack.
Solar system may be home to thousands of interstellar objects
A new study has revealed that the Sun may have captured thousands of small interstellar objects from alien systems.
NVIDIA's CEO left off TIME's 'Most Influential People in AI'
NVIDIA's CEO Jensen Huang, a key player in the artificial intelligence (AI) revolution, has been left off TIME magazine's 2026 list of the top 100 most influential people in AI.
Apple's AI health coach likely to debut with new watches
Apple is expected to unveil its revamped Health app, complete with an AI health coach, as early as next month.