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US bars foreign access to Anthropic's Fable 5, Mythos 5
Amazon's cybersecurity research reportedly revealed vulnerabilities in Anthropic's Fable 5, prompting the White House to restrict its access, citing national security concerns.
Google testing AI search agents to deliver news and prices
Google is testing AI agents that monitor the internet for users, aiming to transform search into a proactive service that delivers updates without repeated user input.
Unreleased Beats headphones spotted at FIFA World Cup
The FIFA World Cup has become a platform for unreleased tech products, with players sporting new gadgets.
Apple ending software support for these devices
Apple has announced that it will end software support for 16 of its devices across four product lines this fall.
IIT Madras develops Tiruchirapalli plant to recover materials from PCBs
IIT Madras has developed a pilot plant in Tiruchirapalli to process 100 tonnes of electronic waste annually, using a zero-discharge, single-acid method to recover valuable metals.
Amazon flagged concerns over Anthropic AI models before US crackdown
Amazon CEO Andy Jassy was among tech leaders who warned senior Trump administration officials this week about potential security risks posed by Anthropic's most advanced AI models, according to Reuters.
US government disables Anthropic's Fable 5 and Mythos 5 worldwide
The White House issued a 90-minute ultimatum to Anthropic, forcing the abrupt shutdown of its top AI models over national security concerns.
China approves 1st commercial NEO brain chip for state rollout
China surpasses Elon Musk's Neuralink by approving NEO, the first commercially available brain-computer interface, designed to aid patients with paralysis and spinal cord injuries.
Samsung pursuing floating AI data centers that could use seawater
Samsung is developing floating AI data centres on ships to address rising demand, leveraging seawater cooling and LNG-powered fuel cells for efficient operation.
UIDAI launches Aadhaar app replacing mAadhaar with face authentication
UIDAI is replacing mAadhaar with a redesigned Aadhaar app featuring face authentication, QR-code verification, and enhanced digital identity sharing.
How China plans to protect financial information services from hackers
China's Cyberspace Administration has announced a new set of guidelines to strengthen data security management in the financial information services sector.
Why KPMG had to pull a report on AI usage
KPMG has pulled its report on "agentic AI," after major corporations and organizations named in it raised concerns over claims of their AI usage.
Sealed 'Super Mario Bros' goes under hammer for record $3M
A sealed copy of the iconic video game, Super Mario Bros, has been sold at Heritage Auctions for a staggering $3 million.
NASA awards Lunar Outpost $220 million to build Pegasus rover
Pegasus, developed by Lunar Outpost, is a cutting-edge lunar rover designed to endure extreme conditions and traverse 100 times farther than Apollo-era buggies.
Meta's Alexandr Wang: Muse Spark closed-source after biological safety tests
Meta's Chief AI Officer Alexandr Wang revealed the company's open-source AI approach faltered with Muse Spark, citing bio risk concerns and similar challenges faced by rival labs.
Google Microsoft Meta criticized for training AI on personal data
Major tech companies are aggressively collecting user data to train AI models, raising concerns about privacy violations and the lack of transparency in data collection practices.
NASA's Polylingual Experimental Terminal launched July 2025 enables network switching
NASA's Polylingual Experimental Terminal (PExT) successfully demonstrated seamless data transmission by switching between multiple satellite networks during a single mission.
KPMG takes down October 2025 AI report amid hallucination concerns
KPMG retracted its October 2025 report on AI usage after organizations disputed its claims, with investigations pointing to inaccuracies caused by AI hallucinations.
Google Messages beta adds floating menu and restores 2-circle receipts
Google Messages is testing and launching several updates, including redesigned read receipts, enhanced voice message buttons, and encrypted RCS for Android-iPhone chats.
Worrying: Chinese AI models can now manipulate safety tests
Chinese artificial intelligence (AI) models are showing signs of "evaluation awareness," a Singapore-based research lab has found.
MrBeast becomes 1st YouTuber with more than 500M subscribers
YouTube sensation MrBeast, aka Jimmy Donaldson, has become the first individual creator to cross 500 million subscribers on the platform. The milestone was confirmed by Donaldson himself this week.
Anthropic models takedown sparks India's push for self-reliance in AI
The recent US decision to block access to Anthropic's Fable 5 and Mythos 5 AI models has triggered a major self-reliance movement within India's tech industry.
'Red-tape monsters': Marc Andreessen slams US halt to Mythos access
Marc Andreessen, the co-founder of Andreessen Horowitz, has weighed in on the heated debate over artificial intelligence (AI) regulation.
OpenAI faces multi-state probe over user data and business practices
A coalition of US state attorneys general has launched an extensive investigation into OpenAI, the company behind ChatGPT.
This blood test detects thousands of genetic conditions in fetuses
Scientists have developed a new maternal blood test capable of detecting thousands of serious genetic conditions in a developing fetus.
World's 1st tri-band optical fiber communication system debuts in China
China has unveiled the world's first three-band optical fiber communication system, a groundbreaking technology that could significantly enhance the capacity of future artificial intelligence (AI) networks.
This pioneering therapy from UK can cure lupus
In a major medical breakthrough, five patients suffering from lupus in England have gone into remission after receiving a pioneering therapy.
Google sues Chinese cybercrime network using AI for financial scams
Google has filed a lawsuit against a Chinese cybercrime network called Outsider Enterprise.
Meta made 'mistakes' in AI workforce transformation, says Mark Zuckerberg
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg has acknowledged the company's missteps in its artificial intelligence (AI) workforce transformation.
China threatens US over blacklist of leading tech firms
China has expressed strong dissatisfaction with the US Defense Department's recent decision to add several major Chinese companies to its blacklist.
Anthropic pulls Mythos AI models globally after US government directive
The US government has ordered Anthropic to immediately disable access to its two most advanced artificial intelligence (AI) models, Claude Fable 5 and Claude Mythos 5. The decision was made over national security concerns.
From Paul the Octopus to AI: Chatbots predicting FIFA winners
As the excitement builds for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, fans are turning to artificial intelligence (AI) chatbots to predict potential winners.
Instagram down! Users reporting app crashes, DM issues, login problems
Instagram appears to be facing a widespread outage, with users reporting app crashes, login troubles, and timeline access issues.
Xiaomi says its new AI coding model beats Claude Code
Xiaomi has unveiled MiMo Code v0.1.0, an open-source terminal-native AI coding assistant for developers.
WhatsApp will soon stop working on these iPhones
Meta has announced that WhatsApp will require iOS 15.5 or later starting November 30, 2026.
Reddit now lets you post videos in comments
Reddit has introduced a new feature that allows users to post videos directly in comment sections.
WhatsApp for Android to get iOS-like message action menu
WhatsApp, the popular messaging app owned by Meta, is finally giving its Android users a long-awaited feature.
MacBook Ultra could become Apple's first touchscreen laptop
Apple's long-rumored touchscreen MacBook may finally be in the works.
This free tool detects AI songs in your playlist
As artificial intelligence (AI) continues to revolutionize the music industry, streaming platforms are facing a new challenge: differentiating between human-created and AI-generated songs.
'Pokemon Go' data could help military drones navigate
The location scans from the globally popular augmented reality game, Pokemon Go, have been used to train an artificial intelligence (AI) model.
CRED introduces multi-bill payments, autopay for credit card bills
Fintech platform CRED has launched two new features to make credit card bill payments easier for its users.
Struggling with writing clarity? Try these AI tools
Using AI for sentence structuring can make your writing clear and professional like never before.
Virtual communities: 5 AI tools for better engagement
Virtual community engagement thrives when members feel heard, informed, and can participate easily.
5 AI-powered tools for better digital accessibility
Digital accessibility is important in making sure that everyone, regardless of their abilities, is able to access and benefit from digital content.
5 AI tools for sustainable fashion choices
As consumers and brands are increasingly focused on reducing waste and making responsible choices, sustainable fashion is on the rise.
Urban travel: 5 AI tools making commuting easier
Artificial intelligence is revolutionizing the way cities handle traffic and optimize travel routes.
Students, these AI tools can make learning easier
Maximizing learning efficiency with intelligent AI tools means using technology to make your study more personalized, organized, and effective.
Create cafe-style coffee blends with these AI tools
AI tools are revolutionizing how coffee lovers create their own blends.
Japan's H3 rocket successfully launches after previous failure
Japan's flagship H3 rocket has successfully launched, marking a major milestone for the country's space industry.
UK approves first weight-loss pill as alternative to injections
Britain's Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has approved Novo Nordisk's weight-loss pill, Wegovy.
Apple slams revived US bill aimed at curbing Big Tech
Apple has slammed the American Innovation and Choice Online Act (AICOA), a bipartisan bill reintroduced by Senators Chuck Grassley and Amy Klobuchar.
Discover the past through AI-powered tours
Explore history like never before with an immersive AI exploration app that turns landmarks, archives, and old streets into vivid, guided adventures.
The growing role of AI in forest conservation
AI is revolutionizing precision forestry management by improving the speed, accuracy, and scalability of forest measurement, monitoring, and decision-making.
Create music faster with these AI jamming tools
From needing a full band in one room, music jamming has come to be something we can do instantly on a phone, browser, or digital audio workstation (DAW).
The best AI tools for collaborative craft projects
In the world of craft project collaborations, one app with AI-generated design and planning tools can simplify the creative process.
AI hiring tools that help find the right talent
AI tools are revolutionizing global HR recruitment strategies by automating processes such as sourcing, screening, scheduling, interviewing, and candidate matching.