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NASA's X-59 wraps 1st year and hits 1489km/h
NASA's experimental X-59 QueSST jet marked its first year in flight, achieving 41 flights and demonstrating a top speed that could halve long-haul flight times.
TRAI launches Network Anubhav to check speeds and report spam
TRAI has introduced the "Network Anubhav Platform," enabling users to check and compare internet speeds of various telecom providers through geospatial and analytical data.
Google Nest Thermostat hits lowest price ever at $90
The Google Nest Thermostat is now available for just $90, offering a 31% discount, making it an affordable upgrade for enhancing comfort and energy efficiency in your home.
OPPO releases ColorOS 17 for F35 Pro in India
Oppo has rolled out the Android-based ColorOS 17 update for the F35 Pro in India, enhancing app launch stability and introducing new AI-powered features.
CaneSight add-on helps visually impaired find entrances elevators and counters
A new AI device, CaneSight, attaches to white canes to help blind travelers locate building entrances and lifts, addressing navigation gaps beyond standard GPS capabilities.
Tencent launches Hy4 open-source AI model focused on defensive cybersecurity
Tencent has released Hy4, an open-source AI model trained with limited cybersecurity data, aiming to reduce risks associated with aiding cyberattacks.
Southern Taurid meteor shower peaks tonight with bright fireballs
The Taurid meteor shower reaches its peak tonight, promising a dazzling display of shooting stars and fireballs as Earth encounters debris from Comet Encke.
AI tailors e-commerce app layouts to users' past shopping habits
Artificial intelligence is transforming e-commerce apps by personalizing the entire user interface, not just product recommendations, according to an AppMaker report.
Low vitamin C during pregnancy associated with fussier 6-month-old infants
New research indicates that low vitamin C intake during pregnancy is linked to negative emotions in infants, potentially increasing the risk of future mental health disorders.
Sam Altman renames 'Ram Altman' on X after DRAM remarks
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has humorously renamed himself "Ram Altman" on X after backlash over his comments on computer memory allocation and its global efficiency.
India's National Cybercrime Threat Analytics Unit flags online hiring scams
Digital recruitment exposes employers to new cybersecurity risks, including identity fraud and data manipulation, as online processes become more prevalent and sophisticated.
WhatsApp rolls out 'Message text actions' to detect shared info
WhatsApp is testing "Smart Text Actions" to help users interact with detected information like phone numbers and addresses directly within chats.
Google disables Gemini and Search for school-managed K-12 student accounts
Google plans to restrict K-12 student access to its AI tools, requiring administrator approval, while expanding Guided Learning to enhance problem-solving skills in classrooms.
BitMart confirms November 2 hack and suspects Mercado Bitcoin link
BitMart confirmed a security breach on November 2, suspecting the same hackers behind the Mercado Bitcoin attack. Founder Sheldon Xia stated the loss was minor.
OpenAI launches voice input for ChatGPT finances, linked accounts required
OpenAI has integrated ChatGPT Voice into its personal finance tool, enabling hands-free conversations and allowing users to discuss their finances without typing prompts.
Google Workspace gains voice, Meet translates captions into 63 languages
Google has introduced voice-based tools in Gmail and Docs, allowing users to interact by speaking, alongside real-time speech translation for 63 languages in Meet.
ISRO launches NVS-03, a step toward restoring NavIC service
India's home-grown navigation system, NavIC, is set to regain full functionality after ISRO successfully placed the NVS-03 satellite in its designated geosynchronous orbit.
Only 23% unlock major AI customer service gains: EY India
Top-performing organizations report over 50% improvements in customer service metrics through AI, while many struggle to achieve measurable business outcomes from AI adoption.
BGMI Air to launch December 10 after over 14 million pre-registrations
KRAFTON India has announced that BGMI Air will launch in India on December 10, 2026, and the game has already crossed 14 million pre-registrations on Google Play.
Apple, Samsung, LG Display target cheaper HMO OLED MacBook Pros
Apple is partnering with Samsung and LG to explore cost-effective manufacturing methods for its new HMO OLED displays, prioritizing sputtering over ALD for reduced expenses.
OpenAI says ChatGPT search activity reached 20% of Google volume
A report reveals that users are increasingly opting for ChatGPT over Google Search due to its direct answers, with search-like activity reaching 20% of Google's volume.
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.
Otto launches voice powered CRM for field sales reps
Otto has introduced a voice AI CRM, enabling field sales representatives to update their CRM systems via phone calls, eliminating the need for manual data entry.
Goldman Sachs limits AI tools to engineers after internal review
Companies are limiting employee access to AI tools due to growing concerns over data security, confidentiality, and the rising costs associated with these technologies.
Australian scientists identify signal predicting El Nino and La Nina
Scientists have developed a method to predict El Nino events up to a year in advance, potentially enhancing early-warning systems for extreme weather preparedness.
Google tests removing AI mode button for some web users
Google is reportedly testing the removal of the AI Mode button from its Search bar as part of a limited experiment, aiming to study user interaction without the shortcut.
Realbotix in Las Vegas unveils $11,950 armless tabletop humanoid torsos
Americans can now pre-order tabletop humanoid robots from Realbotix for $11,950, offering interactive companionship with AI-driven personalities and monthly subscription options.
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).
India's MeitY releases draft AI training framework for preapproval
The Indian government's draft framework for AI training suggests vetting models for compliance, raising industry concerns about potential future licensing requirements.
Aerolaunch India sends car hood 21km by balloon
Aerolaunch India launched a miniature car bonnet 21 km above Earth using a high-altitude balloon, testing its paint protection film under extreme conditions.
India's Aditya-L1 VELC saw eruption expand unevenly August 5 2024
India's Aditya-L1 has revealed that solar eruptions expand asymmetrically, challenging previous assumptions of symmetrical bubble-like behavior.
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.
Sam Altman says India overtook US as ChatGPT user base
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman highlights India's optimism and rapid adoption of AI tools, contrasting it with American skepticism towards technology and powerful tech companies.
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.
Google DeepMind employees in London call to remove nondisparagement clauses
Employees at Google's AI division are urging the company to lift strict non-disparagement agreements, allowing them to discuss AI's potential risks and impacts on humanity.
Hackers tampered with France's national blood freezers using Coolworld gear
Hackers have begun targeting refrigeration systems, as seen in France where tampering with blood bank equipment raised concerns over the safety of stored medical supplies.
Scientists detect companion Siwarha moving through Betelgeuse's outer layers
New evidence suggests that a hidden companion star, Siwarha, is moving through Betelgeuse's atmosphere, causing observable disturbances.
Japanese researchers make cancer cells produce their own anticancer drugs
Researchers in Japan have developed a method to use carbon monoxide produced by cancer cells to generate anticancer compounds directly inside those cells.
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.
NASA's Curiosity finds 7 new organic molecules in Martian rock
In 2020, NASA's Curiosity rover drilled a Martian rock, and scientists have now identified seven previously undetected organic molecules within the sample.
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).
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman urges humans maintain final decision authority
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman emphasizes the necessity of maintaining human oversight over AI development, cautioning against allowing superintelligence to dictate human decisions.
Sarvam AI launches Prism, enterprise AI for automating company decisions
Sarvam AI has introduced Prism, a decision-making model that delivers responses in 44 milliseconds, allowing enterprises to customize and deploy it on their own infrastructure.
MeitY drafting sector specific AI consultation paper urging regulator action
MeitY is drafting an AI governance consultation paper to balance broad oversight with the specific needs of various industries, focusing on safety and risk mitigation.
Google disables Gemini and Search by default on K-12 accounts
Google announced changes to Gemini AI and Search, turning them off by default for K-12 students, following criticism over their impact on children's learning and mental health.
Anthropic launches message threads for Claude, cuts time-to-first-token roughly 35%
Anthropic has launched the "Message Threads" feature in public beta, significantly boosting response speed for Claude AI by reducing the need to resend entire chat histories.
Singapore Airlines says about 46,000 bookings exposed in Amadeus breach
Singapore Airlines reported a cybersecurity incident involving Amadeus, potentially exposing 46,000 booking records and sensitive information like passport details.
Scammer used AI 'found' photos to extort Stephanie Young
Fraudsters are using AI-generated images to deceive pet owners into paying ransom for their missing pets, creating fake evidence and issuing threats if demands aren't met.
BIS to update banking rules under ISO 20038:2026 for cybersecurity
India aims to bolster banking data security by updating encryption key standards, aligning with ISO 20038:2026, amid rising cyber threats and financial fraud concerns.
Data centers use converted jet engines to bypass grid delays
As grid connection delays persist, some AI data centers are using converted jet engines to generate electricity quickly, despite their inefficiency and higher pollution levels.
Anthropic releases open source FlashProve to cryptographically verify model origin
Anthropic is creating FlashProve, an open-source system providing cryptographic proof to verify which AI model generated a specific output.
Google announces search with AI, blocked if schools disable tools
Google has announced that its search engine is inseparable from artificial intelligence, making it impossible to use Google Search without engaging with AI features.
China announces astronauts' Moon landing goal before 2030 in Beijing
China has unveiled a detailed roadmap to land astronauts on the Moon by 2030, including uncrewed tests and a full-scale rehearsal in lunar orbit.
Geoffrey Hinton warns AI may cause financial crashes, urges caution
Geoffrey Hinton, a pioneer in artificial intelligence, warns that humanity might have been better off without developing AI due to potential large-scale risks and societal impacts.
Google Messages beta shows pinned chats as large contact images
Google Messages is testing a redesign that elevates pinned chats above conversations and introduces a centered floating action button for search on the homepage.
German startup Orbital Matter 3-D prints 0.5-meter beam aboard Replicator-2
German startup Orbital Matter successfully 3D printed a half-meter long rigid beam in space, marking a significant advancement for constructing large structures in orbit.
In filing, Apple flags rogue AI legal and reputational risks
Apple's financial filing highlights potential threats from AI agents acting unpredictably, which could lead to lawsuits or damage the company's reputation.
CrowdStrike unveils AI kill switch in Falcon Guardian platform
CrowdStrike has introduced an AI kill switch within its Falcon Guardian platform, aiming to halt rogue internal AI agents and prevent their network access.
Microsoft's Windows 11 update promises up to 40% faster multitasking
Microsoft's latest update makes Windows 11 up to 40% faster on PCs with 8GB of RAM, thanks to improved memory compression and optimized resource management.
OpenAI says ChatGPT handles about 20% of Google's search queries
OpenAI announced that ChatGPT now handles 20% of the search volume compared to Google, marking a significant milestone in AI-driven search technology.
Reddit tests search ads to boost revenue amid traffic decline
Reddit is experimenting with ads in search results to boost revenue as it faces declining search traffic and flat user growth, driven by shifts in AI-powered web experiences.
Apple drops watchOS 27.3 beta with Siri Recap, Live Rewind
Apple introduces new Audio Intelligence features in the watchOS 27.3 developer beta, including Siri Recap and Live Rewind for enhanced conversation summaries and transcripts.
Soket AI and ZenteiQ unveil India's offline AI models
Two government-backed startups, Soket AI and ZenteiQ, have unveiled sovereign AI models capable of operating in air-gapped environments, ensuring secure and offline functionality.
Netflix launches 'AI Discover' to pick shows by mood
Netflix has introduced the "AI Discover" tab, allowing users to receive personalized viewing recommendations based on their mood, preferences, and available time.
Samsung secures FDA and MFDS clearance for sleep apnea tracking
Samsung's upgraded Sleep Apnea detection is now available on the Galaxy Ring and Watch 9, following FDA and MFDS clearance, enhancing user insights into breathing disruptions.
University of Birmingham's Giovanni Barontini measures time in mini universe
A University of Birmingham scientist created a 24,000-atom system demonstrating time measurement through entropy changes, offering insights into the nature of time.
GTA VI needs at least 212GB free to preload
_GTA VI_ requires 212GB of storage space, potentially consuming a third or more of your console's SSD, especially on launch PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series S models.
India launches 2 geothermal wells in Puga Valley this July
India is advancing its geothermal energy initiatives, commissioning its first wells in Ladakh and launching pilot projects nationwide to harness round-the-clock clean electricity.
OpenAI partners with Cathedral to spot and fix AI vulnerabilities
OpenAI partners with Cathedral, a cybersecurity startup founded by former DOGE employees, to enhance its defenses after Cathedral's controversial hack into Anthropic's systems.
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.
Android TV maker secretly infected 1.3M devices with malware
Google has revealed that one of its manufacturing partners, Shenzhen-based Videostrong Technology Co., built a backdoor into 1.3 million devices without their owners' consent.
Apple's $1,000 home robot could arrive next year
Apple is reportedly working on a home robot that could be used for FaceTime calls and controlling lights, among other tasks.
Anthropic's own AI use surpasses total employee pay
Anthropic, a leading artificial intelligence (AI) company, has hit a major milestone.
Supermarket freezers hit 50°C as cyberattack spreads across Europe
A widespread cyberattack has struck dozens of supermarkets across seven European countries, compromising refrigeration and freezer systems and threatening cold-chain operations.
Reliance Digital deal brings iPhone 18 Pro price under ₹57,000
Reliance Digital has launched a new exchange offer on select Apple iPhones, slashing their prices significantly.
Musk says running Grok Bot is becoming financially unsustainable
Elon Musk has admitted that running his company's AI assistant, Grok Bot, is becoming financially unsustainable.
November's night sky brings 8 must-see celestial events
November 2026 promises a host of spectacular astronomical events for stargazers.
ADNOC deploys OpenAI's models to 'plan oilfields in hours'
The Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC), a state-owned energy company, has signed a multi-year partnership with OpenAI and G42.
NASA is asking private companies to help save Hubble telescope
NASA has issued a Request for Information (RFI), seeking proposals from the commercial space industry.
Apple's HomeView may soon double as a security camera
Apple's smart home hub, the HomeView, may soon be getting a major upgrade with new security camera features.
Palo Alto CEO warns AI will accelerate cyberattacks
Nikesh Arora, the CEO of Palo Alto Networks, has warned that cyberattacks are likely to increase in frequency.
Apple's next touchscreen MacBook Pro could get M7 chips
Apple is readying a second-generation touchscreen MacBook Pro, according to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman.
From Egypt to Malaysia, hackers hijack billboards to show porn
In a shocking incident, digital LED billboards in Egypt, Malaysia, Brazil, and possibly Iraq and China were hacked to display pornographic content.
Lenovo's supposedly secure USB drives are just ordinary SD cards
Lenovo's ThinkPlus FU100 fingerprint USB drive, touted as a highly secure device with AES-256 encryption, has been exposed as an ordinary SD card in a fancy package.
UN reports warn of more glacial floods across Himalayas
The world's glacier-filled regions, including India, are expected to face more catastrophic floods similar to those in Nepal and Bhutan, according to two reports released around a week before the global climate summit (COP 31) in Turkey on November 9.
Andrej Karpathy's AI project gives Hacker News its own YouTube
Renowned artificial intelligence (AI) researcher Andrej Karpathy has launched a new platform called HackerTube.
OpenAI wants you to call its data centers 'compute campuses'
OpenAI, the company behind ChatGPT, is planning to rebrand its "data centers" as "compute campuses."
Apple to launch 3 new iPad models early next year
Apple is reportedly gearing up to expand its iPad lineup with three new models in the first half of 2027.
Anthropic restricts Claude from recreating existing video games
Anthropic has updated its AI model, Claude, to prevent users from recreating existing video games.
Meta reportedly built a humanoid robot for household chores
Meta is reportedly making strides in the field of robotics.
OpenAI restricts weapons-related information for teens on ChatGPT
OpenAI has announced stricter limits on the "weapons-related information" that teens can access through ChatGPT.
AI boom could erase 15 years of US emissions cut
A recent analysis by the Sierra Club has revealed that nearly 15 years of hard-fought pollution reduction in the United States could be undone by a new wave of data centers powered by gas plants.
Want your name on Saturn's moon? NASA offers a chance
NASA is inviting people to send their names to Titan, Saturn's largest moon, through its Dragonfly rotorcraft.
DeepSeek unveils autonomous coding agent to rival Anthropic's Claude Code
DeepSeek, a leading player in the artificial intelligence (AI) space, has unveiled a prototype of its new autonomous coding agent.
Temple wearable pre-orders in India begin today: How to book
Temple, the wearable device developed under Zomato founder Deepinder Goyal's health technology initiative, will be available for pre-order in India starting today.
Apple Maps begins blurring NASA and US military sites
Apple has made a significant change to its mapping service, Apple Maps, by blurring out several US military bases.
'Don't want to ship AI for AI's sake': Apple CEO
Apple CEO John Ternus has defended his company's approach to artificial intelligence (AI), in a recent interview with WIRED's Steven Levy.