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Microsoft outage disrupts OpenAI and Anthropic access to Microsoft 365
A significant Microsoft outage disrupted AI tools from Anthropic and OpenAI, affecting their Microsoft 365 integrations as detailed on the companies' status pages.
Microsoft outage continues into 2nd day, Outlook and Teams affected
Microsoft is still investigating the cause of a global outage affecting Outlook and Teams, with no evidence of malicious activity, as disruptions continue for a second day.
OpenAI releases Daybreak to help companies fix software bugs
OpenAI has introduced Daybreak Red Team and Daybreak Defense Factory, urging businesses to adopt these tools promptly to mitigate the risk of AI-powered cyberattacks.
BIM and UTA launch business AI master's for working professionals
Bharathidasan Institute of Management and the University of Texas at Arlington have partnered to offer a joint Master of Science in Artificial Intelligence for Business.
Microsoft outage disrupts Outlook Teams Copilot globally company calls glitch
A widespread Microsoft outage affected businesses and government services worldwide, impacting access to Outlook, Teams, and Copilot as recovery efforts faced challenges.
Sundar Pichai acknowledges Grok ranking Gemini 4 Hydrogen's lead
Google CEO Sundar Pichai endorsed xAI's Grok's assessment of Gemini 4 Hydrogen, emphasizing its cost efficiency and competitive performance in the AI landscape.
SpaceX's 15th Starship flight attempts dual catch using tower arms
SpaceX's Starship megarocket, featuring the phrase "Don't panic," is set for a historic double-catch test flight today, inspired by Douglas Adams' sci-fi classic.
ESA's Hera arrives at Didymos to study NASA's DART impact
In 2022, NASA crashed a spacecraft into asteroid Dimorphos; now, Europe's Hera probe is examining the impact site to assess the effectiveness of this planetary defense strategy.
Google launches Android XR smart 'Intelligent eyewear' with 'Hey Gemini'
Google's new Android XR smart glasses mark the debut of the "Hey Gemini" hotword, signaling a shift from the familiar "Hey Google" to a new era of AI interaction.
Amazon launches 'Alexa for Shopping' in India for conversational shopping
Amazon introduces Alexa for Shopping in India, offering personalized product recommendations and deal alerts through its AI-powered assistant on the Amazon app and website.
Meta's Muse AI can now make calls to US businesses
Meta's consumer AI agent, Muse, has been updated to place calls to US businesses on behalf of its users.
Retatrutide halved knee pain for nearly 2 thirds of participants
A recent study found that retatrutide significantly reduced knee pain in two-thirds of participants with osteoarthritis, compared to 38% receiving a placebo.
Here's what is behind Microsoft's global outage
Microsoft is experiencing a major outage on Friday, affecting its popular services like Outlook, Teams, and Copilot.
Samsung Galaxy S25 5G could drop to ₹29,211 on Flipkart
The Samsung Galaxy S25 5G is available on Flipkart at a 48% discount, reducing its price from ₹104,999 to an effective ₹29,211 with exchange and bank offers.
Microsoft outage disrupted Outlook, Teams and Microsoft 365 worldwide
Australia's spy agency and federal police experienced service disruptions due to a global Microsoft outage, prompting the government to activate a priority restoration agreement.
Unocoin pauses all activity, rebuilding servers after November 6 breach
Unocoin, one of India's oldest cryptocurrency exchanges, halted all operations to rebuild its server infrastructure following a security breach that compromised its systems.
Apple's HomeView smart display goes on sale
Apple's first smart display, the HomeView, has gone on sale in India and other markets today.
University of Queensland creates hydrogel for wounds and drug delivery
Researchers at the University of Queensland have developed a new biodegradable hydrogel from bioplastics, potentially revolutionizing wound recovery and other medical applications.
IndiGo warns passengers as Microsoft outage disrupts email support
Businesses worldwide have been hit by a major outage of Microsoft services. The disruption has also affected IndiGo's email support services, leaving it unable to receive passenger emails.
Xbox brings back Wolfenstein nearly a decade after last sequel
After almost a decade since the release of Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus in 2017, Xbox has officially announced a new entry in the popular series.
Christina Isik given 2-tablet ROS1 therapy for stage-4 lung cancer
A 71-year-old grandmother from Greater Manchester can control her stage four lung cancer with two daily tablets, thanks to a genetic mutation identified through a blood test.
Debjani Ghosh warns AI threat is concentrated money and influence
Debjani Ghosh of NITI Aayog warns that the concentration of capital and influence among a few tech companies poses systemic risks to the AI industry.
Lawmakers probe Trump's 15% cut from NVIDIA's China chip sales
Democrats have launched an investigation into the Trump administration's approval of NVIDIA chip sales to China in exchange for 15% of sales revenue.
Study suggests home wood-burning exposes children to PAHs like traffic
New research across six European cities suggests that children’s exposure to home wood-burning is as significant as traffic exhaust, with high PAH levels linked to cancer risks.
Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw praises Ridit Kumawat's offline Jarvis-inspired assistant for privacy
Biocon founder Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw lauded Ridit Kumawat for creating an offline smart-home assistant, inspired by Iron Man's Jarvis, which enhances privacy and accessibility.
Google Wallet can now unlock your home door
Google has announced a major update for its Wallet app, bringing support for digital home keys.
Google Search can now answer complex queries more accurately
Google has announced a major update to its Search engine, powered by the new Gemini 4 Hydrogen model.
Google's Gemini 4 Hydrogen speeds up coding, research, agentic workflows
Google has launched its latest artificial intelligence (AI) model, Gemini 4 Hydrogen.
Southeast Bay low pressure to become depression by November 15
India's INSAT-3DS satellite has detected a developing weather system over the Andaman Sea, with potential to intensify into a depression, bringing gusty winds and squally weather.
Google launches Gemini 4 Hydrogen, outperforms rivals and powers Search
Google's Gemini 4 Hydrogen model offers significant advancements in efficiency and capability, outperforming competitors like Claude Sonnet 5.5 and GPT-6.1 Terra in key benchmarks.
Georgia Tech engineers rule out icy comet for accelerating KY26
Asteroid 1998 KY26 is accelerating unexpectedly, defying gravitational explanations, and prompting investigations into its mysterious behavior as it approaches Earth.
Whoop's new social network verifies users with their heartbeat
Fitness technology company Whoop has launched a new social network called "Whoop Humans." The platform allows users to share their data from Whoop wearables.
BloombergNEF: Governments push faster grid connections to cut emissions
Governments worldwide are implementing policies to expedite data-center grid connections and reduce reliance on emission-heavy on-site power generation.
Google announced Gemini 4 Hydrogen rollout to improve search accuracy
Google's new Gemini 4 Hydrogen AI model improves Search by better understanding complex queries and typos, offering more accurate and relevant answers globally.
Microsoft struggles to restore Teams, Outlook, Copilot after global outage
Microsoft is facing a major global outage that has disrupted several of its services, including Teams, Outlook, and Copilot.
GTA 6 212GB preloads overwhelm networks as preorders top $1B
GTA 6 has shattered internet download records globally, with millions of players downloading the massive 212GB game file ahead of its official release on November 19.
NASA's Chandra suggests hidden companion drove at 2016blu's 27 eruptions
NASA's Chandra X-ray Observatory uncovered a hidden cosmic companion, revealing the cause behind the repeated explosive bursts of star AT 2016blu in galaxy NGC 4559.
FDA approves Bayer's Sunharbo, factor XIa inhibitor preventing recurrent strokes
The FDA has approved Sunharbo, a first-in-class blood thinner by Bayer, to prevent repeat strokes by targeting the clotting protein Factor XIa.
Patient uses Google's Gemini AI to flag adenomyosis and endometriosis
After decades of unexplained health issues, an individual turned to AI, which identified endometriosis and adenomyosis that had been missed by numerous doctors.
FBI reveals $1.2 billion seizure, FaceStealer servers linked to deepfakes
Federal authorities exposed North Korean hackers' sophisticated methods in a massive cryptocurrency theft, recovering over $1.2 billion in stolen digital assets.
FAA expands smart AI flight routing nationwide after D.C. test
The FAA is expanding its $875 million AI tool, SMART, to manage air traffic nationwide, aiming to reduce delays and fuel consumption without compromising air safety.
India invests ₹64.05cr in Astrome Technologies for ELINT satellites
India's Technology Development Board has partnered with Astrome Technologies to develop an AI-enabled ELINT satellite constellation, enhancing sovereign defence-space capabilities.
Meta's Muse can call US businesses for paid subscribers
Meta's AI agent, Muse, now offers call placement to U.S. businesses for paid subscribers, enhancing its utility for everyday tasks like handling customer service calls.
Three nonprofits filed suit in San Francisco over advanced AI
A coalition of nonprofits has sued major tech companies, including OpenAI and Google, aiming to stop the development of advanced AI models over safety concerns.
Google releases Android 17 QPR3 Beta 4 addressing memory leaks
Google has begun rolling out Android 17 QPR3 Beta 4 to Pixel devices, addressing memory leaks and excessive Bluetooth activity while enhancing system stability.
Paul Christiano warns AI accidents could become leading death cause
Paul Christiano, an OpenAI board member, warned that AI accidents could soon surpass heart disease and cancer as leading causes of death in the United States.
Astronomers identify 8-Minute radio signal from white dwarf, Sun-like companion
Astronomers have identified a binary star system, including a white dwarf and a Sun-like star, as the source of an enigmatic radio signal detected by the Murchison Widefield Array.
NASA's Chandra reveals likely cause of NGC 4559 supernova impostor
Astronomers discovered a hidden black hole or neutron star feeding on an unstable luminous blue variable, explaining the repeated supernova-like outbursts of AT 2016blu.
Meta launches Muse AI on Wear OS and Apple Watch
Meta's Muse AI, known for its cute and cuddly design, is now available on Wear OS and Apple Watch, enhancing user interaction with daily tasks and queries.
SpaceX will launch Starship November 13 with 26 Starlink satellites
SpaceX's Starship megarocket is set to launch on Nov. 13, offering skywatchers a chance to spot its bright upper stage and Starlink satellites as they orbit Earth.
Nectar unveils AI creator agent for Instagram and TikTok creators
Nectar introduces an AI-powered agent to streamline influencer marketing by automating creator discovery, outreach, and partnership management for brands.
Major science study finds Earth's ice beyond safe climate limits
Earth's cryosphere is deteriorating rapidly, with key ice metrics deviating from historical norms, signaling long-term risks for ecosystems and human societies.
Microsoft outage across Americas prompts 128,000 Outlook reports today
Microsoft is investigating a significant outage affecting Outlook, Microsoft 365, Teams, and more across the Americas, with elevated loads causing connectivity issues.
West Virginia sues Snapchat over unsafe My AI advice
West Virginia has filed a lawsuit against Snapchat, alleging its My AI chatbot advised minors on hiding alcohol and marijuana use and encouraged sexual encounters.
Hugging Face CEO Delangue reassures company will keep AI open-source
Hugging Face CEO Clément Delangue pledges continued support for open-source AI following Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang’s departure, emphasizing its critical importance.
Telegram founder mocks Jensen Huang over alleged Chinese spy links
Pavel Durov, the founder and CEO of Telegram, has poked fun at the espionage scandal involving NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang and a suspected Chinese spy.
Meta fined $597,000 by UK regulator over WhatsApp Business data
Britain's media regulator, Ofcom, has fined Meta £450,000 ($596,565) for providing false information about its WhatsApp Business service.
Don't use Jensen Huang's affair to restrict NVIDIA chips: China
China has warned the US against using the controversy surrounding NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang and his alleged affair with a Chinese businesswoman as an excuse to impose stricter restrictions on NVIDIA's advanced AI chips.
SpaceX signs $69M deal with German firm for solar equipment
SpaceX has signed a $69 million supply contract with German firm Singulus Technologies.
Tamil library faces probe over hundreds of suspected AI books
The Periyar Arivulagam, a knowledge and science center library, in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, is at the center of a major controversy.
NVIDIA-TSMC collaboration could sideline Samsung, SK Hynix in memory chips
NVIDIA is looking to strengthen its position in the memory chip market by working with Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC).
GTA 6 crosses $1B in pre-order revenue ahead of launch
Rockstar Games's highly-anticipated title, Grand Theft Auto VI (GTA 6), has already raked in over $1 billion in pre-order revenue.
Adobe's AI tool turns ordinary photos into navigable 3D worlds
At its annual Max conference, Adobe has unveiled some mind-boggling experimental features. These include Project Screen Test, which simplifies the creation and use of AI-generated characters for video content.
New iPhones could be shorter and more compact
Apple is said to be working on a new design for its iPhones, one that would make them more compact and easier to use with one hand.
Meta's $145 billion AI build-out gets new leader
Santosh Janardhan, Meta's long-serving head of infrastructure and co-head of engineering, has announced his decision to leave the company in 2027.
Apple meets Thai officials after issuing iPhone spyware alerts
Apple recently met with Thai government officials after issuing a wave of iPhone alerts about mercenary spyware attacks.
Google's Gemini AI now available on Apple CarPlay
Google has announced the expansion of its Gemini artificial intelligence (AI) app to Apple's CarPlay system.
OpenAI brings AI processing to India to win enterprise clients
OpenAI has announced the launch of local artificial intelligence (AI) processing and inference capabilities in India.
Grok Build leaks sensitive user data
Grok Build, the AI-powered coding assistant from SpaceXSI, has been found to leak sensitive and proprietary information of its users.
Spotify brings audiobooks to India, but users must pay extra
Spotify has launched its audiobook service in India, adding over 350,000 English titles and nearly 7,000 Indian-language audiobooks to its platform.
Google unveils Tabletop, an AI platform for group planning
Google has unveiled a new experimental artificial intelligence (AI) tool called Tabletop. The platform is designed to create personalized collaborative hubs for better coordination among family and friends.
Roku is shutting down its smart home business
Roku has decided to discontinue its smart home business after just four years of operation.
EU's new rules target loot boxes, hidden ads, online manipulation
The European Union (EU) has proposed a new set of regulations, the Digital Fairness Act (DFA), to protect consumers from unfair online practices.
United Airlines bans AI agents from booking flights
United Airlines has announced a ban on the use of artificial intelligence (AI) agents for flight bookings.
Apple pulls plug on its support forums after 28 years
Apple has announced the permanent closure of its Support Community forums, effective November 20.
IBM unveils quantum chip built to execute 10,000 operations
IBM has unveiled its latest quantum processor, the Nighthawk r3.
Apple developing new Mac app to run AI models locally
Apple is working on a new Mac app called Harbor, according to leaker Aaron Perris.
Google's new AI model could help explain why diseases develop
Google DeepMind has unveiled a groundbreaking AI model, AlphaGenome 2, which seeks to understand how DNA changes affect different cells.
Blood tests can detect early signs of ovarian cancer
A recent study has found that a molecular signal in the blood can help detect early signs of ovarian cancer.
We finally know why a distant exoplanet mysteriously vanished
The mystery of the missing exoplanet TOI-2535 b has been solved by astronomers.
Taurid meteor shower peaks tonight: How to watch
The Taurid meteor shower is set to peak tonight, delighting stargazers with stunning shooting stars and fireballs.
Stopping Ozempic-like drugs might cause heart attack or stroke: Study
A recent study published in The Lancet Regional Health, Europe has found that discontinuing GLP-1 receptor agonists, popular drugs for diabetes and weight loss, may nearly double the risk of a heart attack, stroke, or death.
BGMI Air pre-registration is now live for iOS users
KRAFTON India has announced that pre-registration for BGMI Air is now live on iOS.
Microsoft wants Trump to reconsider ban on Chinese data-center technology
Microsoft is lobbying the Donald Trump administration to reconsider its plans to ban the import of a critical component used in artificial intelligence (AI) data centers from China.
Logitech employees can take day off to play GTA 6
In a unique move, Logitech has announced a day off for all its employees worldwide.
No YouTube Kids, Lego Play for UK children under 16?
The UK's proposed expansion of the social media ban for users under 16 could inadvertently include platforms like YouTube Kids, as per The Guardian.
OpenAI to retire older voice modes in ChatGPT next month
OpenAI has announced that it will retire the Advanced and Standard voice modes in ChatGPT from December 11. The move is aimed at simplifying the voice experience and improving its latest technology, GPT-Live.
Anthropic CEO says AI could cure cancer within 10 years
Dario Amodei, Anthropic's CEO, has made a bold prediction that diseases like cancer and Alzheimer's could be cured within a decade.