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Meta enterprise platform launched amid reports AI accessed government systems
Just days after AI agents breached government networks, Meta launched the Meta Enterprise Platform to help businesses leverage advanced AI tools for growth and transformation.
Pentagon and FBI report breaches exposing millions of personnel records
A Pentagon database breach exposed sensitive information of over 3 million individuals, while the FBI investigates a separate incident involving its jobs website.
NASA and Boeing plan Starliner-1 uncrewed test in 2026-27
NASA and Boeing are preparing for the uncrewed Starliner-1 mission in late 2026 or early 2027, aiming to validate spacecraft improvements and gather critical flight data.
Harvard study finds AI tutor more than doubles physics gains
A Harvard study found that students using an AI tutor achieved over twice the learning gains compared to traditional classroom methods.
Anthropic readies IPO as Claude AI drives nearly $4.6B revenue
Anthropic believes AI could revolutionize the global economy more profoundly than industrialization, electricity, and the internet, as it prepares for a significant public listing.
Elon Musk: Starship could reach hourly flights in 2-3 years
Elon Musk envisions SpaceX's Starship achieving an hourly launch cadence within three years, marking a significant shift from its current operational pace.
Nothing launches $399 Headphone (1) Pro against Sony and Bose
Nothing Technologies Ltd. has unveiled the Headphone (1) Pro, a $399 high-end wireless headphone, aiming to challenge Sony, Apple, and Bose in the premium audio segment.
SpaceX's Starship reaches orbit deploys 26 Starlink V3 satellites
SpaceX's Starship successfully reached orbit for the first time, deploying 26 advanced Starlink satellites, but the mission ended early due to engine issues.
Gemini adds Google Wallet integration for personalized spending and budgeting
The Gemini Connected App now integrates with Google Wallet, offering personalized insights from saved information like loyalty cards and transaction data for US users.
Android September 2026 updates add improvements under Google services
September 2026 brings a range of updates to Android, enhancing features across Play services, Play Store, and system management for phones, Wear OS, Auto, and more.
NASA gives Boeing Starliner another shot after 2024 mishap
NASA has unveiled plans for new missions using Boeing's Starliner spacecraft, following a previous test flight that left astronauts stranded at the ISS due to propulsion issues.
Study links earlier menopause with faster memory decline, Alzheimer's risk
An 18-year study suggests earlier menopause may be linked to faster cognitive decline and increased Alzheimer's risk in women.
Google replaces Assistant with Gemini on Android devices this September
Google has completed the transition from Google Assistant to Gemini on mobile devices, with the change now widely implemented across the US and Europe.
Swiss researchers unveil cyber-thing robotic hand that scuttles on surfaces
A Swiss team created a mechanical hand inspired by "The Thing," capable of independent movement and fine motor tasks, potentially enhancing future robotic versatility.
Shopify lets browser-based AI agents complete purchases on merchants' sites
Shopify now allows browser-based AI agents to complete purchases, enhancing their capabilities beyond product searching and cart management with new checkout tools.
Microsoft hires human reviewers for Copilot AI, sparking privacy questions
Human contractors hired by Microsoft are reviewing users' explicit AI prompts, raising privacy concerns as they evaluate disturbing content to improve the Copilot AI's performance.
US government rolls out Google and Microsoft AI for FOIA
The U.S. government is increasing its use of AI tools to automate redactions in Freedom of Information Act requests, aiming to reduce processing times significantly.
Scientists recreate Enceladus ocean and find moon could support life
Researchers have recreated Enceladus's ocean conditions in a lab, discovering that Earth microbes can survive, suggesting the moon's ocean could potentially support life.
SpaceX's Starship achieves 1st orbital success after 13 tests
SpaceX's Starship achieved orbit on its 14th test flight despite an early engine shutdown, successfully deploying 26 advanced Starlink V3 satellites before a planned splashdown.
Anthropic launches Claude Sonnet 5.5, keeps $2/$10 per million pricing
Claude Sonnet 5.5, part of the Claude 5.5 family, offers a faster and lower-cost AI solution for enterprise tasks, maintaining the same pricing as its predecessor.
NVIDIA's Jensen Huang defends distillation amid US China theft claims
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang views AI model distillation as competition, contrasting with US officials who label it as intellectual property theft amid tensions with Chinese companies.
Watch: SpaceX's Starship successfully deploys next-gen internet satellites
SpaceX's Starlink satellites were seen flying in formation after being deployed from the Starship spacecraft during its 14th flight test.
Deepinder Goyal reveals team behind Temple's Brain Flow tech
Deepinder Goyal has announced the team of scientists who developed Temple's Brain Flow. The innovative tech is worn on the side of the forehead.
India's first orbital data center to be launched in 2028
Hyderabad-based TakeMe2Space is gearing up to launch India's first orbital data center.
NVIDIA's new tools can prevent AI agents from going rogue
NVIDIA, the semiconductor giant, has launched two open-source software security tools.
Watch: SNL roasts Anthropic CEO over his AI slowdown comments
Dario Amodei, the CEO of AI company Anthropic, has been mocked on a popular US television show, Saturday Night Live (SNL).
Meta's Muse finalized Facebook Marketplace deal without user's consent
Meta's Muse AI agent has been accused of sharing a user's address and finalizing a Facebook Marketplace deal without their consent.
Ex-Apple engineer launches AI agent that can shop and browse
Nikhil Gupta, a former Apple engineer who worked on the Apple Intelligence platform and Siri, has launched an innovative AI agent called szn.
17-year-old builds AI startup after school bans ChatGPT
Navya Tuteja, a 17-year-old high school student from Virginia, has launched an AI start-up called Raaha.
SpaceX's Starship megarocket blasts off to orbit
SpaceX has performed its most crucial Starship launch today.
Gemini AI could soon let you buy products from Flipkart
Google is testing a new shopping feature in India that could let users purchase select Flipkart products directly from its AI-powered interfaces, Gemini and AI Mode.
Anthropic won't attend AI hearing in Australia this week
Anthropic, the company behind the AI chatbot Claude, has decided not to attend an Australian Senate committee hearing on artificial intelligence (AI) this week.
JioShield service launched in India: How it protects your family
Reliance Jio has launched a new subscription-based service called JioShield, aimed at enhancing family safety.
Super El Nino fuels three major storms across Pacific
Satellite imagery has captured three storm systems swirling across the Pacific Ocean, highlighting an intense El Nino-season pattern.
Truecaller launches tool to check suspicious phone numbers, links, messages
Truecaller, the Swedish company known for its caller ID service with over 500 million users, has launched a new tool called Scam Checker.
National Digital Tourism Stack launched: What is it?
In a major move to enhance the travel experience, the Indian government has launched the National Digital Tourism Stack.
Sachin Tendulkar partners with OpenAI to explore ChatGPT's potential
Indian cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar has announced his partnership with OpenAI, the company behind ChatGPT.
DRDO developing indigenous lightweight bulletproof glass for armored vehicles
The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has partnered with the CSIR-Central Glass and Ceramic Research Institute (CSIR-CGCRI) on a ₹50 crore project.
OpenAI, Anthropic probe tens of thousands of AI safety incidents
Leading artificial intelligence (AI) companies, including OpenAI and Anthropic, are looking into tens of thousands of security incidents.
Apple is working on new Vision Pro headset
Apple is developing a new version of its Vision Pro headset, codenamed N224, according to Bloomberg.
OpenAI agents used restricted methods to access a UN website
OpenAI's artificial intelligence (AI) agents have been accused of aggressively scanning the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development's (UNCTAD) statistics site.
China may allow Alibaba, ByteDance to buy NVIDIA chips
The Chinese government is considering allowing companies like Alibaba and ByteDance to purchase NVIDIA's new RTX Pro 5500 chips, The Information reported.
Indian start-up to launch orbital computing satellite aboard SpaceX rocket
Indian space start-up TakeMe2Space is gearing up to launch what it describes as the country's first orbital computing satellite.
Starship set for historic orbital launch today: How to watch
SpaceX is set for a historic event as its Starship megarocket prepares for its first-ever orbital launch.
Bill Gates tells Trump AI risks are 'not a hoax'
Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates has pushed back against US President Donald Trump's skepticism over the need to slow down artificial intelligence (AI) development.
Google tests Flipkart purchases directly through Gemini and AI Mode
Google is testing a new feature in India that lets users buy products from Walmart-owned Flipkart directly through its Gemini and AI Mode.
Icy moons unlikely to lose their underground oceans easily
A recent study has shown that even after a massive collision, icy moons can reform and retain their subsurface oceans.
Kerala government's website compromised by Pakistani hackers
The official website of the General Administration Department (GAD) of the Kerala government was compromised today.
Government incentives, supply chain shifts helping India's chip ecosystem: BCG
Boston Consulting Group's (BCG) Managing Director, Ankush Wadhera, has said that the growing demand for electronics in India is creating a major opportunity for the country to build a domestic chip ecosystem.
China now leads global race for AI talent: Study
China is now leading the global race for elite artificial intelligence (AI) talent, a new study has revealed.
OpenAI reveals skills that AI cannot replace yet
OpenAI has released a report detailing the impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on workplace skills.
Hackers are stealing AI subscriptions to run models for free
Cybercriminals are increasingly targeting artificial intelligence (AI) accounts and computing infrastructure, according to a report by the Financial Times.
Meta, YouTube will run ads for 'Musk' documentary after all
Meta and YouTube have now agreed to accept advertisements for director Alex Gibney's upcoming documentary on Elon Musk, reversing their earlier decisions to reject the campaign.
Why OpenAI, Anthropic CEOs have been summoned by Australian Senate
The CEOs of OpenAI and Anthropic, Sam Altman and Dario Amodei respectively, have been called to appear before the Australian Senate.
Pope Leo XIV warns AI could erode our humanity
Pope Leo XIV has raised alarms over the potential dangers of artificial intelligence (AI) at the start of his three-day official visit to France.
China just refueled a satellite in high Earth orbit
Chinese researchers have conducted a groundbreaking satellite-to-satellite refueling operation in high Earth orbit.
Apple's budget iPad to get major spec bump
Apple's upcoming budget-friendly iPad is likely to pack a punch with an A19 chip, C1X modem, N1 networking chip, and 8GB of RAM.
OpenAI halts training of advanced AI models over security incidents
OpenAI has halted the training of its most advanced artificial intelligence (AI) models, following a series of security incidents.
Apple ordered to pay record $5.7B in patent lawsuit
Apple has been ordered by a federal jury to pay over $5.7 billion to Taction Technology for allegedly infringing on its patented technology.
OpenAI accuses Apple of 'sandbagging' in trade secrets lawsuit
OpenAI has accused Apple of improperly using its reply brief to introduce new evidence and expert opinions in a trade secrets lawsuit.
OpenAI's AI agent goes rogue, interacts with 3rd-party chatbot
OpenAI has reported a major security breach in one of its agentic AI systems.
Why Google celebrates its birthday on September 27
Today, Google is celebrating its 28th birthday, and the occasion has been marked with a special Doodle.
Amazon Great Indian Festival: Upto 80% off in early deals
Amazon has launched the 'Early Deals' for its upcoming Great Indian Festival 2026.
OpenAI using Oxford University's library to train AI models
The University of Oxford has allowed OpenAI, the company behind ChatGPT, to use historical texts from its Bodleian library for training its artificial intelligence (AI) models.
Italy's largest bank loses $108M in AI scam
Italy's largest bank, Intesa Sanpaolo, has lost a whopping €95 million ($108 million) to an artificial intelligence (AI)-driven scam.
EU won't repeal €120M fine imposed on X
The European Union (EU) has said it will defend a €120 million ($137 million) fine imposed on social media platform X.
Earth's magnetic field might help treat Parkinson's and Alzheimer's
New research suggests that Earth's magnetic field, a constant presence in our lives, could be intricately linked to the fundamental biology of living organisms.
Our ancient universe might not be 'pure' after all
The James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) has revealed that the early universe was not as pristine as previously believed.
Harvest Moon to shine bright tonight: How to watch
This weekend, stargazers will be treated to a spectacular celestial event as the first full Moon of fall reaches its peak illumination.
How drones can save lives of cardiac arrest victims
Drones could be a game-changer in delivering Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) to people suffering from out-of-hospital cardiac arrests, a new study has suggested.
Does life exist on Saturn's moon Enceladus?
In a major breakthrough, scientists have discovered that certain Earth-based microbes can withstand the extreme conditions of the ocean hidden beneath Enceladus's icy surface.
This test can diagnose brain tumors in just two hours
A revolutionary new test for brain tumors has been developed by the Brain Tumour Research Centre of Excellence at the University of Nottingham.
This Chinese drug extends stroke treatment window to 2 days
Chinese researchers have made a major breakthrough in stroke treatment, extending the critical intervention window from six hours to a whopping 48 hours.
This Chinese device can detect trains running underground
Chinese researchers have successfully tested a handheld quantum magnetometer, originally designed for submarine detection, on a subway train.
Offshore wind farms may complicate ship detection in coastal waters
A recent study has warned that offshore wind farms can create radar blind spots and "ghost" targets.