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Common Sense Media calls ChatGPT for Teens an unacceptable risk
Common Sense Media labels ChatGPT for Teens an "unacceptable risk," citing its design encourages prolonged engagement, even during mental health crises.
Meta launches Muse on iPad after iPhone, tops 6.6 million downloads
Meta's AI assistant, Muse, is now available on iPad just a month after its initial release on iPhone, marking a rapid expansion of the app's availability.
Elon Musk announces SpaceX's Grok bot automatically selects AI models
SpaceX's Grok Bot now routes requests to various AI models, indicating a strategic shift towards supporting AI infrastructure rather than solely developing frontier models.
Windows 11 revamps its search experience: What has changed?
Microsoft has unveiled a new Windows Search experience at its Windows and Surface event today.
Astronomers just spotted a blazar 8B light-years away from Earth
Astronomers have discovered the most distant and earliest blazar, a high-energy source powered by a supermassive black hole.
Google now lets you create games using AI prompts
Google has launched a new platform called Playground, allowing users to create custom games using artificial intelligence (AI) prompts.
Prehistoric crocodile species found in rocks used to make Great-Sphinx
Paleontologists have discovered a new crocodilian species from fossilized remains found in the same bedrock that built the Great Sphinx.
These scientists are less likely to engage in climate action
A recent study by the London School of Economics has revealed that scientists who are "techno-optimists" are less likely to engage in civic action against climate change.
This shape-shifting hydrogel could revolutionize robotics, biomedical devices
Chinese researchers have developed a "lifelike" shape-changing hydrogel.
Bluesky plans to let you shorten your social handle
Bluesky, a social media platform, has applied for ".bsky" as an internet domain suffix.
Reliance Digital sale brings iPhone 17 below ₹69,000
Reliance Digital is gearing up to host a special festive sale on Apple's iPhone models.
Adult Apple users can now access Pornhub in Australia
Pornhub has made a comeback in Australia after a months-long hiatus due to age verification laws.
Why Google has to halt data center construction in Finland
Google has been ordered to halt construction work on two data centers in Finland due to environmental concerns.
Intel won't ditch Elon Musk's Terafab chipmaking project
Intel has confirmed its continued collaboration with Elon Musk's ambitious Terafab project.
Earth and Mars were created in different ways, says study
New research has revealed that although Earth and Mars were formed in the same region of the solar system, their chemistry suggests they were built in different ways.
Spotify to launch audiobooks in India on November 12
Spotify has announced its plan to introduce audiobooks in India starting November 12, 2026.
Nobel Chemistry Prize awarded for discovering autocatalysis in asymmetric organic-synthesis
The 2026 Nobel Prize in Chemistry has been awarded to French chemist Henri B Kagan and Japanese chemist Kenso Soai.
AI whistleblower claims China has spies inside OpenAI, Anthropic
AI whistleblower Jacob Coxon has raised concerns over possible espionage by China within US-based AI firms.
Cancer cases rising faster among people under 50: Study
A recent study from the World Cancer Research Fund has revealed a worrying trend of rising cancer cases among people under 50 in England, the US, and the Netherlands.
Google cuts free access to Gemini Flash and Pro
Google is making changes to its Gemini AI service, impacting users on the free plan.
New Zealand to face catastrophic glacier melts in near future
New Zealand is facing the threat of more frequent and intense heatwaves, as well as catastrophic glacier melts, due to record-high greenhouse gas levels.
Anthropic is offering free Claude Team subscription to start-ups
Anthropic, a leading artificial intelligence (AI) company, has announced an expansion of its "Claude for Startups" program.
Sony's next PlayStation Portal could get OLED screen
Sony is rumored to be gearing up for the launch of a new PlayStation Portal game streaming handheld.
Apple and LG are developing smart home devices
Apple is teaming up with LG to develop a range of smart home products, including a video doorbell, thermostat, and indoor camera.
Google's new multimodal embedding model can run on smartphones
Google has unveiled EmbeddingGemma 2, a new version of its multimodal embedding model. The best part? It's small enough to run on a smartphone.
Cyberattack on Arizona court exposes data of 1.3 million people
A cyberattack on the Arizona court system has compromised the personal information of 1.3 million people.
Xbox wins exclusive GTA 6 cloud streaming deal
Xbox has secured exclusive game streaming rights for the highly anticipated Grand Theft Auto VI (GTA 6).
OpenAI's unreleased model makes hundreds of math breakthroughs
OpenAI has unveiled a massive trove of mathematical research produced by an unreleased frontier model.
Google upgrades Nano Banana while nearly halving image costs
Google has launched its latest image generation and editing model, Nano Banana 2.1.
Mistral unveils ML4, its most advanced AI model yet
Mistral, a leading French AI start-up, has launched its new flagship AI model, Mistral Large 4 (ML4).
You will now see reels first on opening Facebook app
Facebook is testing a new user experience (UX) in India.
1 in 8 cancer cases linked to preventable infections: Study
A recent study published in The Lancet Oncology has revealed that nearly one in eight cancer cases globally are linked to infections.
India tablet shipments fall nearly 4% as memory costs rise
India's tablet market witnessed a 3.8% year-on-year decline in shipments for the second quarter of 2026, according to Counterpoint Research.
AI whistleblowers warn of safety risks at NYC Council hearing
AI industry insiders sounded the alarm before New York City lawmakers on Monday, urging tighter oversight amid mounting fears that advanced systems could pose existential risks to humanity.
Why Meta is being probed by UK's communications regulator
The UK's communications regulator, Ofcom, has launched an investigation into Meta Platforms.
This 'phoenix planet' is orbiting remains of a dead star
Astronomers have made a groundbreaking discovery of a second-generation planet, the "Phoenix planet," orbiting the remains of its parent star.
This asteroid crater might be linked to a mass-extinction event
An ancient asteroid crater, hidden beneath the town of Ames in Oklahoma, has been found to be nearly 100 million years younger than previously thought.
Mars's polar ice is not as dusty as we thought
A recent study has revealed that the water ice at Mars's north pole is much cleaner than previously thought.
2026 Nobel Physics Prize awarded for discovering high-energy astrophysical neutrinos
The 2026 Nobel Prize in Physics has been awarded to Francis Halzen of the University of Wisconsin-Madison.
Denmark's citizen database hacked, data of 8M stolen
The Danish government has confirmed a major data breach, with hackers stealing information from its Central Person Register (CPR).
Understanding pneumonic plague: What is it, how dangerous is infection
A 28-year-old lab researcher at Russia's Irkutsk Research Anti-Plague Institute died of pneumonia last week from an unknown origin.
Women suffer more pain than men, says study
A major global study has found that women experience more pain than men across their bodies.
You will now see ads alongside images generated by ChatGPT
OpenAI is expanding its ad product line by introducing visual display ads.
Oracle data breach exposes medical records of 20 million people
A major cybersecurity breach at Oracle Corp.'s healthcare division has exposed the personal information of nearly 20 million people.
South Korea bets $3.5B on its own frontier AI model
South Korea has unveiled plans for a massive 4.7 trillion won ($3.5 billion) project aimed at developing a cutting-edge artificial intelligence (AI) model.
India Mobile Congress 2026 begins October 7: What to expect
The 10th edition of the India Mobile Congress (IMC) will be inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi on October 8.
Norway plans to ban smart glasses in public spaces
Norway is considering a temporary ban on smart glasses in certain public spaces, amid global concerns over the proliferation of AI-powered recording devices.
TikTok brings AI shopping straight to your feed
TikTok has announced the launch of an artificial intelligence (AI) shopping assistant and a new in-app checkout feature.
Apple has 2 big product launches planned for October
Apple is gearing up for two major product launches this October, according to media reports.
ChatGPT text output now carries invisible watermarks
OpenAI has started rolling out an invisible, machine-readable watermark in the text output of its ChatGPT and Codex models.
Instagram may let paid users browse without leaving a trace
Instagram is said to be working on a new feature called "read-only mode."
OpenAI's rouge agents may have caused Wikipedia outage in May
The Wikimedia Foundation, the non-profit organization that runs Wikipedia, has accused "rogue" agents operated by OpenAI of tampering with its platforms.
ChatGPT is signing its cartoons with real artists' names
OpenAI's ChatGPT has been caught signing its AI-generated cartoons with the names of real cartoonists, including those who have contributed to The New Yorker.
Razorpay, OpenAI partner to help brands launch ads on ChatGPT
Razorpay has teamed up with OpenAI to help Indian businesses launch and manage advertising campaigns on ChatGPT.
Can whisky age faster in space? Scientists plan new mission
In a first, scientists are planning to age Scotch whisky in space. The unique experiment will see Scotland's national drink sent to orbit for the first time.
Dot.com domain now redirects to Musk's Grok Bot
Elon Musk appears to have taken a dig at OpenAI by the dot.com domain redirecting to the page of xAI's Grok Bot.
Deepinder Goyal explains Temple's adhesive, water resistance, and daily use
Deepinder Goyal, the founder of Zomato and Vice Chairman of Eternal, has clarified doubts about his new wearable device, Temple.
AI-generated child abuse material rises sharply in 2026: Report
The Internet Watch Foundation (IWF) has reported a shocking increase in the amount of AI-generated child sexual abuse material.
Huawei, Qualcomm sign multi-year patent deal covering AI, 5G tech
Huawei Technologies has announced a multi-year patent licensing agreement with Qualcomm.
Nobel Prize (Medicine) honors scientists controlling brain cells with light
The 2026 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine has been jointly awarded to Karl Deisseroth, Peter Hegemann, and Georg Nagel for their "discoveries concerning light-gated ion channels and optogenetics."