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Sridhar Vembu adds in-app pronunciation feature to Arattai for Diwali
Zoho founder Sridhar Vembu announced a new feature in the Arattai app that helps users learn to pronounce its Tamil name by double-tapping the logo.
NASA opens astronaut applications for Artemis Moon base Dec 3
NASA is accepting applications for a new astronaut class to support its Artemis programme, aiming to expand lunar exploration and establish a permanent base on the moon.
Google Messages for Android beta unveils major home page redesign
Google Messages for Android is testing a significant homepage redesign featuring elevated pinned chat avatars, a bottom-centered search button, and a relocated Gemini shortcut.
Scientists say accelerating 1998 KY26 too warm for 'dark' comet
Asteroid 1998 KY26 is accelerating unpredictably, challenging scientists' understanding of its nature, as it may not be a typical asteroid or dark comet.
Chinese Academy of Sciences finds 2 tears in Arabian Plate
Researchers have identified two significant ruptures in the Arabian Plate under southeastern Iran, caused by differing rock densities and ongoing tectonic movements.
Study: 42 minutes bright light daily may reduce dementia risk
A recent study suggests that insufficient daily bright light exposure is a stronger predictor of dementia than obesity, highlighting the importance of light for brain health.
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.
Qualcomm shifts focus to data centers amid smartphone sales slump
Qualcomm is shifting its focus to data centers in response to a 20% decline in smartphone sales compared to last year.
OpenAI's new security model finds 948 vulnerabilities in Linux
OpenAI has developed an an autonomous cyber vulnerability discovery, exploitation, and patching pipeline that discovered a staggering 948 unique vulnerabilities in the Linux operating system.
Bluetooth's next upgrade could change wireless audio in 2027
The Bluetooth Special Interest Group (SIG) has announced the official adoption of Bluetooth High Data Throughout (HDT).
NASA's new X-70 jet will test future flying technology
NASA has unveiled its new experimental aircraft, the X-70 Fractal. The announcement was made at the UP.Summit held at NASA's Kennedy Space Centre in Florida.
Apple's Lockdown Mode breached by new iPhone jailbreak
A hacker group called Calif has developed a new jailbreak for the iPhone, which works even when Lockdown Mode is enabled.
X says its revamped web app is much faster
X has announced a new version of its web app. The company claims that the updated platform is much faster than its predecessor.
OpenAI acquires developer platform Pierre Computer to boost Codex capabilities
OpenAI has announced its acquisition of Pierre Computer Company, the developer of open-source coding tools.
Apple ends end-to-end encryption for publicly shared iCloud files
Apple has announced that it will start scanning iCloud items shared with "Anyone with the Link" for harmful content.
Xbox lets players use phones as controllers on smart TVs
Microsoft is expanding its Xbox Cloud Gaming service with two new features: a phone controller and direct Wi-Fi connectivity for the Xbox Nano.
US to outline AI regulations within 2 weeks
The US government is set to lay out the laws and regulations governing domestic artificial intelligence (AI) labs later this month.
India considers ending legal protection for social media platforms: Report
The Indian government is considering a major overhaul of its social media regulations, including the possibility of revoking legal immunity for platforms like Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and X, as per Indian Express.
Hackers steal DreamHost customer files and emails in months-long breach
DreamHost, a leading American web hosting and domain registration company, has confirmed a major data breach.
Is YouTube working on an Instagram-like app?
YouTube is reportedly working on a new social media app called "Tamba."
NASA's Voyager to become first human-made object 1 light-day away
NASA's Voyager 1 spacecraft, which was launched in 1977 to study the outer planets, is on its way to becoming the first human-made object to reach a distance of one light-day from Earth.
Anthropic's Catherine Wu joins OpenAI to lead core products
In a significant development in the AI sector, Catherine Wu has joined OpenAI as the head of product management for its Core Products.
DuckDuckGo offers schools an alternative amid Google's controversial AI policy
DuckDuckGo, the privacy-centric search engine, is making a pitch to educational institutions.
Google faces backlash for blocking Search at schools rejecting AI
Google has come under fire for its decision to restrict access to its Search engine in schools that do not opt into using its AI tools.
Snapchat crosses 30M paid subscribers
Snap Inc. the parent company of Snapchat, has announced a major milestone in its third-quarter earnings report.
OpenAI's new image model offers advanced editing features and GIFs
OpenAI has released the latest version of its image generation tool, Images 2.6, for ChatGPT, Codex, and API users.
Nothing's 1st AI device launches next month
Nothing, the innovative smartphone start-up known for its unique designs, is gearing up to launch an artificial intelligence (AI) product.
Meta acquires AI coding start-up Conductor
Meta has acquired Conductor, an innovative artificial intelligence (AI) coding start-up.
ChatGPT now lets you create GIFs: Here's how
OpenAI has updated ChatGPT to allow users to create animated GIFs from text prompts or uploaded photos.
Apple cuts daily AI spending limits for engineering teams
Apple has reportedly reduced the daily budget for its engineering teams' use of artificial intelligence (AI) technologies.
Taurid meteor shower peaks tonight: How to watch
The Taurid meteor shower, an annual celestial event, is set to peak tonight. This year, the shower promises a special treat for stargazers with the potential of witnessing brilliant fireballs.
ISRO places NVS-03 in orbit to revive India's NavIC
India's indigenous navigation system, NavIC, has received a major boost with the successful deployment of its latest satellite, NVS-03.
'Don't cede control of future to superintelligence': Altman
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has stressed the importance of human control over the future development of artificial intelligence (AI).
Oracle cancels $7B Tencent AI chip deal under Trump's pressure
Oracle has scrapped a multi-billion dollar artificial intelligence (AI) chip leasing contract with Chinese tech giant Tencent.
GTA 6 needs 212GB storage: Here's when you can pre-load
Rockstar Games has confirmed that the preload file for Grand Theft Auto VI (GTA 6) will require a whopping 212GB of storage space, "depending on your device."
ChatGPT search volume hits 20% of Google's
OpenAI has revealed that the number of searches done through its AI chatbot, ChatGPT, now accounts for 20% of those on Google.
Apple iPhone 18 tipped to get bigger battery, higher price
Apple is gearing up to launch its next-generation smartphone, the iPhone 18. However, a recent rumor suggests that the base model of this series will come with a price hike.
Claude Code team sees 3 exits as Anthropic prepares IPO
Anthropic, the company behind the Claude Code tool, has lost three key members from its team in just two weeks. The departures come as the company gears up for an initial public offering (IPO).
CrowdStrike launches kill switch to stop rogue AI agents
CrowdStrike has launched a new technology that can shut down rogue artificial intelligence (AI) agents.
Sarvam's new AI model makes decisions in just 44 milliseconds
Sarvam AI, an Indian artificial intelligence (AI) company, has launched Prism, a cutting-edge decision-making model.
Singapore Airlines data breach exposes details of 46,000 bookings
Singapore Airlines has confirmed a data breach that may have affected some 46,000 booking records. The incident is linked to Amadeus, the airline's reservation technology provider.
How fake job interviews led to world's biggest crypto hack
The world's largest cryptocurrency exchange, Binance, has revealed the details of a massive $6.34 billion hack on its platform.
Anthropic's new tool verifies identity of AI models
Anthropic has announced the development of an open-source system called FlashProve.
Apple opens Siri AI to third-party developers
Apple has announced a major update to its Siri artificial intelligence (AI) platform, enabling third-party developers to create advanced integrations for any app.
Google blocks Search for students at schools rejecting AI
Google has announced that students using its software in classrooms will no longer be able to access the company's search engine if their school system doesn't agree to use artificial intelligence (AI).
What is China's 'electronic GLP-1' device?
Chinese neurotechnology company BrainCo is working on a wearable device that could help suppress appetite by stimulating the brain.
UK warns of AI-powered cyberattacks on critical infrastructure
The UK's National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) chief, Richard Horne, has warned of a likely rise in AI-driven cyberattacks on the country's critical national infrastructure (CNI) by 2028.
Scientists detect signals from matter 100B times smaller than atom
Scientists have detected signals from the smallest scale of nature ever explored, a realm 100 billion times smaller than an atom.
Google brings AI storytelling app Dreambeans to India
Google has launched its experimental AI app, Dreambeans, in India. This is the first time the app is being made available outside the US.
iPhone Duo shortage may continue into 2027, Apple warns
Apple has confirmed that the demand for its first foldable iPhone, the iPhone Duo, is still outpacing supply.
Zomato launches Host Mode to hide food prices from guests
Zomato has launched a new feature called Host Mode across India.
OpenAI launches new benchmark to test AI on everyday tasks
OpenAI has launched LifeVal, a novel benchmark to evaluate how well artificial intelligence (AI) models can assist in completing everyday tasks.