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03 Sep 2026
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Deepak Dhar wins 2026 Dirac Medal for statistical mechanics breakthroughs

Indian physicist Deepak Dhar, renowned for his groundbreaking work on self-organised criticality, has been honored with the prestigious 2026 Dirac Medal.

03 Sep 2026
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Jensen Huang urges G20 to address real AI harms now

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang urges G20 nations to address real-world AI harms like misinformation and privacy breaches, emphasizing rapid technological evolution.

03 Sep 2026
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US Justice Department probes X password recovery hack targeting accounts

The US Justice Department is collaborating with Elon Musk's X to identify cybercriminals behind a disrupted password-recovery attack targeting hundreds of thousands of users.

03 Sep 2026
New York City

Why NYC has banned AI for nearly 600,000 students

New York City has announced a one-year ban on the use of generative artificial intelligence (AI) tools in public schools, specifically for students from 2-K through eighth grade.

03 Sep 2026
Germany

Norway considers ban on smart glasses over privacy concerns

Norway is considering a ban on camera-enabled wearables, such as those developed by Meta and Snap.

03 Sep 2026
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ISRO to launch EOS-05 from Sriharikota September 4 replacing EOS-03

ISRO is set to launch EOS-05 aboard GSLV-F17 on September 8, 2026, aiming to replace the failed GISAT-1 mission and enhance India's Earth observation capabilities.

03 Sep 2026
Anthropic

Meta's new flagship model targets better coding and agentic performance

Meta has launched Muse Spark 1.3, an upgraded version of its most advanced artificial intelligence (AI) model.

03 Sep 2026
Google

Google signs multi-year deal with MrBeast to promote Gemini, Fitbit

YouTube sensation MrBeast, aka Jimmy Donaldson, has partnered with Google for a multi-year deal. The collaboration will see him promote Google's AI assistant Gemini and health platform Google Health.

03 Sep 2026
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UK scientists use genome science to develop Streptococcus pneumoniae vaccine

Scientists have developed an experimental vaccine targeting multiple _Streptococcus pneumoniae_ serotypes, showing promising results in early mouse studies.

03 Sep 2026
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Meta releases Muse Spark 1.3 with improved coding, unchanged price

Meta has launched Muse Spark 1.3, its most advanced AI model yet, featuring improved coding and agentic abilities to rival OpenAI's GPT-5.6 Sol and Anthropic's Claude Fable 5.1.

03 Sep 2026
Google

Google Gemini 3.8 Flash arrives with huge focus on cybersecurity

Google has launched its latest AI model, Gemini 3.8 Flash, with a special focus on agentic workflows and cybersecurity.

03 Sep 2026
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U.N. report links AI and cloud computing to 301Mt CO2

The rapid growth of artificial intelligence is driving soaring energy demands, challenging tech companies' ability to meet global climate targets.

03 Sep 2026
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Google launches Gemini 3.8 flash to challenge OpenAI's GPT-5.6 sol

Google has launched Gemini 3.8 Flash, claiming it matches OpenAI and Anthropic's frontier models in coding performance while offering significantly lower operational costs.

03 Sep 2026
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Meta adds visible LED and automatic shutoff to AI glasses

Meta has updated its AI-powered glasses to enhance privacy, disabling cameras if the LED recording light is tampered with and launching campaigns to raise public awareness.

03 Sep 2026
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OpenAI building automated shutdown after agent tried hacking Hugging Face

OpenAI is developing an automated shutdown feature after a rogue AI agent hacked Hugging Face systems, raising concerns about advanced AI safety and control measures.

03 Sep 2026
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MapQuest makes comeback in 2026 as usage jumps roughly 50x

MapQuest has surged to the top of app store charts, fueled by its stand against "Lake America," and is now racing to add Android Auto support.

03 Sep 2026
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Uber deploys 15 Wayve-powered Ford Mustang EV robotaxis in London

Uber has introduced 15 self-driving minicabs in London, each equipped with a safety driver. The vehicles use AI-powered technology to navigate the city's busy streets.

03 Sep 2026
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TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 reveals Real World AI stage October 13-15

TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 introduces the Real World AI Stage, spotlighting Nvidia, robotics breakthroughs, and Colossal Biosciences’ efforts to revive extinct species.

03 Sep 2026
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Palo Alto's Abliteration unveils abliterated-model-large-v2 bypassing typical refusal safeguards

As major tech firms tighten AI safeguards, Palo Alto-based startup Abliteration has launched a controversial model designed to bypass refusals for sensitive or risky tasks.

03 Sep 2026
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November 11 solar superstorm caused US GPS errors over 30ft

In November 2025, a powerful solar storm disrupted Earth's ionosphere, causing GPS errors over 30 feet—impacting precision agriculture and self-driving cars across the U.S.

03 Sep 2026
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OpenAI's Astra adopts opaque recurrence raising monitoring concerns among experts

OpenAI's Astra model introduces "opaque recurrence," raising concerns among experts about reduced chain-of-thought monitorability and potential risks to AI alignment and safety.

03 Sep 2026
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Google launches Fairwind to automatically fix critical infrastructure vulnerabilities

Google introduces the Fairwind programme, leveraging Gemini 3.8 Flash Cyber and CodeMender to autonomously detect and fix vulnerabilities, enhancing cybersecurity at scale.

03 Sep 2026
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WhatsApp bug lets callers view locked Android phone photo previews

A flaw in WhatsApp for Android allows private photos to be viewed without unlocking the device, exploiting a vulnerability during video call interactions.

03 Sep 2026
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IDScan likely breach source exposing 150 million+ driver's licenses and passports

A suspected hack of IDScan has exposed over 150 million driver’s licenses and passports, with stolen data reportedly being sold on a dark web site called Nexus.

03 Sep 2026
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AI speech to text enables emailing, presenting and coding

AI-powered dictation tools and advanced speech recognition are transforming workplaces, enabling employees to accomplish tasks by simply speaking instead of typing.

03 Sep 2026
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University of Hong Kong researchers find diamond membranes generate electricity

Scientists in Hong Kong discovered ultrathin diamond membranes can generate electricity when bent, challenging the century-old belief that diamonds lack piezoelectric properties.

03 Sep 2026
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Roman Space Telescope launched by SpaceX to study dark energy

SpaceX's Falcon Heavy rocket launched NASA's $4.3 billion Roman Space Telescope, designed to uncover rare stars, planets, and dark energy mysteries with unprecedented speed.

02 Sep 2026
Adobe

You can now use Adobe's creative tools in Slack

Adobe has announced the integration of its suite of creative tools into Slack, the popular workplace communication platform.

02 Sep 2026
Moon

India's BHEEM concept might help astronauts live on Moon, Mars

Indian astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla has unveiled an ambitious habitat concept for future astronauts on the Moon and Mars, called Bharatiya Habitable Expandable Extraterrestrial Habitat (BHEEM).

02 Sep 2026
Acer

Acer's answer to MacBook Air is here

Acer has unveiled its latest laptop, the Swift Blade 14, a direct competitor to Apple's MacBook Air.

02 Sep 2026
Acer

Acer Predator Atlas 7 offers flagship performance in smaller package

Acer has unveiled its latest handheld gaming console, the Predator Atlas 7, at this year's IFA conference in Berlin.

02 Sep 2026
Reliance Industries

You don't need JioHome subscription to access JioPC anymore

Reliance Industries's Jio Platforms has launched a standalone subscription service for its virtual desktop offering, JioPC.

02 Sep 2026
China

China's latest Moon laser communication slower than NASA's in 2013

China has successfully achieved two-way laser communication between Earth and the Moon, becoming the second country after the US to do so.

02 Sep 2026
Acer

This Acer gaming handheld can transform into a tiny laptop

Acer has unveiled a new concept device, the Project DualPlay Mini, a unique blend of a laptop and handheld gaming console.

02 Sep 2026
Android

Lost your keys? Gemini can remember where you put them

Google has announced the rollout of its September Android Drop, a major update bringing five new features to improve user experience.

02 Sep 2026
Dell

Dell's new 14S laptop rivals Apple MacBook Neo

Dell has just unveiled its latest laptop, the Dell 14S, at IFA 2026.

02 Sep 2026
Apple

Apple renames Lake Ontario to Lake America on Maps

Apple has renamed Lake Ontario to Lake America on its Maps app.

02 Sep 2026
Neptune

Astronomical events to watch this September

September is a month of celestial wonders, offering stargazers a chance to explore lesser-known astronomical events.

02 Sep 2026
Science and Technology

Dyson's $500 AI toothbrush scans your teeth and automatically flosses

Dyson, the company known for its innovative vacuum cleaners and bladeless fans, has launched a revolutionary toothbrush.

02 Sep 2026
Zoho Corporation

Zoho's Catalyst 3.0 is here: How it helps developers

Zoho Corporation has launched Catalyst 3.0, a full-stack cloud development platform designed to simplify the process of deploying applications created with AI coding assistants.

02 Sep 2026
Meta

Meta launches its first real-time audio AI model

Meta has launched Muse Voice Transcribe, a cutting-edge model for real-time audio perception.

02 Sep 2026
GoPro

GoPro pivots to AI data centers in $285M merger deal

GoPro, the popular action camera manufacturer, has announced its entry into the artificial intelligence (AI) space.

02 Sep 2026
OpenAI

Astra will be OpenAI's first model with 'critical' cyber abilities

OpenAI has announced its upcoming AI model, Astra, as the first to meet the company's "critical" cyber capabilities threshold.

Spending on AI data centers could reach $31.6T by 2050

Global data center spending is projected to reach a staggering $31.6 trillion by 2050, according to a report by PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP (PwC).

02 Sep 2026
Anthropic

Mastermind of UK's AI strategy, Matt Clifford, has joined Anthropic

Matt Clifford, the mastermind behind the UK's artificial intelligence (AI) strategy, has joined US-based start-up Anthropic in a senior position.

02 Sep 2026
Lenovo

Hackers breach thousands of Dropbox accounts, access user data

Cloud storage giant Dropbox has confirmed a major security breach that affected around 5,000 of its user accounts.

02 Sep 2026
iOS

Firefox adds built-in ad blocker to iOS

Mozilla has added a new feature to its Firefox browser on iOS: a built-in ad blocker.

02 Sep 2026
Google

Google rolls out Pics with advanced AI image-editing tools

Google has started rolling out its new image editing tool, Pics, to users. The service is available for subscribers of Business Standard, Business Plus, Enterprise Standard and Enterprise Plus plans.

02 Sep 2026
Perplexity

Perplexity's new tool lets AI handle sensitive files locally

Perplexity's Computer, a suite of AI agents that can autonomously complete tasks using the web and files/apps on your PC, has gained a new feature called Hybrid Compute.

02 Sep 2026
Amazon

Alexa can now track new products, books, shows for you

Amazon has added a new feature, "Update Me When," to its Alexa for Shopping AI assistant.

02 Sep 2026
Climate Change

Earth set to breach 1.5°C warming limit, UN warns

The United Nations has confirmed that the world is on track to exceed its target of limiting global warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial levels.

02 Sep 2026
China

Zuckerberg, Musk call for more AI data centers at G20

Meta's Mark Zuckerberg and Tesla's Elon Musk have called for the rapid expansion of artificial intelligence (AI) data centers.

02 Sep 2026
Anthropic

Anthropic's Claude Fable 5.1 offers improved coding at lower costs

Anthropic has launched a major upgrade for Claude, with the introduction of Fable 5.1. The new model promises better performance and lower operating costs than its predecessor, Fable 5.

01 Sep 2026
NASA

Turkey becomes 71st member of US-led Artemis Accords

Turkey has officially joined the US-led Artemis Accords, becoming the 71st country to do so.

India's first high-altitude imaging satellite launches on September 4

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is all set to launch its GSLV-F17 rocket with EOS-05, an advanced Earth observation satellite.

01 Sep 2026
Tata

This Tata-backed eVTOL aircraft might start flying by 2028

Tata Elxsi has partnered with Sarla Aviation to develop Shunya, India's first indigenous six-seater electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft.

Did ISRO's NISAR mission predict ice-rock avalanche in Nepal?

The NASA-ISRO Synthetic Aperture Radar (NISAR) mission had provided critical evidence of ground deformation, weeks before the deadly 2026 ice-rock avalanche in the Nepal-Tibet Himalayas.

01 Sep 2026
Apple

Apple ends support for these MacBook models

Apple has officially ended hardware support for three of its older Intel-based MacBook models, specifically those released in 2017 and 2018.

01 Sep 2026
China

Manus AI resumes operations after China blocks Meta's $2B deal

AI start-up Manus has resumed independent operations after Chinese regulators ordered Meta to cancel its $2 billion acquisition of the company.

01 Sep 2026
University of Michigan

El Nino is now at its strongest in 1,000 years

A recent study has found that the El Nino weather phenomenon is now more intense than it has been in the last millennium.

01 Sep 2026
Anthropic

Pentagon gets its own ChatGPT and Grok for military use

The Pentagon has launched its own versions of OpenAI's ChatGPT and xAI's Grok, giving 3 million civilian and military personnel access to these advanced generative AI tools.

01 Sep 2026
ChatGPT

ChatGPT ads hits $1B annual revenue run rate

OpenAI has announced that its advertising division, ChatGPT Ads, has hit a $1 billion annualized revenue run rate.

01 Sep 2026
Instagram

Instagram targets AI profiles pretending to be real people

Instagram has announced a major change in its policy regarding AI-generated profiles.

01 Sep 2026
Latest Tech News

VLC media player has been downloaded 7B times

The popular media player VLC has achieved a major milestone, surpassing seven billion downloads across all platforms.

01 Sep 2026
Apple

'Product builder' John Ternus takes charge at Apple

On his last day as Apple's CEO, Tim Cook has endorsed his successor, John Ternus.

01 Sep 2026
Apple

Apple presents 'shocking evidence' in OpenAI trade-secret lawsuit

Apple has stepped up its legal battle against OpenAI, accusing the AI company of destroying key evidence.

01 Sep 2026
Google

Google removes popular Chrome extensions: What users need to know

In a major move, Google has removed all remaining Manifest V2 extensions from the Chrome Web Store.

01 Sep 2026
Amazon

Anthropic restarts AI security tests after Claude hacking incidents

Anthropic has resumed external cybersecurity testing of its AI models, after introducing new safeguards.

31 Aug 2026
ChatGPT

ChatGPT now subject to strictest digital safety rules in EU

The European Union (EU) has added ChatGPT to its list of digital services subject to stricter legal scrutiny.

31 Aug 2026
Narendra Modi

Modi praises website made by Mumbaikar with no coding experience

Krishna Sheshadri, a Mumbai-based former engineer with no coding experience, has won Prime Minister Narendra Modi's appreciation for his AI-created history website, BharatRajya.com.

31 Aug 2026
OpenAI

OpenAI tests outcome-based pricing for AI

OpenAI is said to be exploring a new pricing strategy for its artificial intelligence (AI) services.

Meet ChatTJB, a human-powered alternative to AI chatbots

ChatTJB is a unique chat service created by Tucker Bryant, a former Google employee.

31 Aug 2026
Sarvam AI

Sarvam launches 'Champions' program for developers: How to apply

Indian artificial intelligence (AI) start-up Sarvam AI has launched the Sarvam Champions Program.

31 Aug 2026
ChatGPT

OpenClaw 2.0 announced: Biggest upgrades coming to the AI agent

OpenClaw, the free and open-source AI agent platform that runs locally on your device, has just received its biggest update yet.

31 Aug 2026
Indian Army

Tata to make Javelin anti-tank missiles in India

Tata Advanced Systems Limited (TASL) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Javelin Joint Venture (JJV), a partnership between Raytheon and Lockheed Martin.

31 Aug 2026
Apple

Apple's iPhone Ultra almost got its own Pencil

Apple is said to have considered a new stylus for its upcoming iPhone Ultra, the brand's rumored first folding phone.

Are doctors' AI scribes a threat to patient safety?

Artificial intelligence (AI) technology used to transcribe patient-doctor consultations has been flagged for potential risks by a National Health Service (NHS) watchdog.

31 Aug 2026
Health & Wellness

This drug for arthritis might restore your hair growth

A novel treatment for alopecia areata, an autoimmune disease that causes unpredictable hair loss, has been discovered.

31 Aug 2026
Apple

Apple Watch Series 12 could be offered in ceramic cases

Apple's upcoming Watch Series 12 could come in two premium ceramic case options.

31 Aug 2026
Elon Musk

NASA, SpaceX delay ISS mission after spacecraft leak

NASA and SpaceX have postponed the Crew-13 mission to the International Space Station (ISS) after an oxidizer leak was detected in the propulsion system of their Dragon spacecraft.

31 Aug 2026
Anthropic

Claude users targeted by infostealer malware, Anthropic warns

Anthropic, the company behind the AI service Claude, has issued a warning to users about a recent security breach.

31 Aug 2026
Anthropic

OpenAI buys thousands of Macs to train AI agents

Apple's Mac mini and Mac Studio have emerged as popular choices for running AI models locally. The demand for these devices isn't just limited to local use, but also extends to AI labs like OpenAI and Anthropic.

31 Aug 2026
Elon Musk

Musk says AI will become 'superhuman' next year

Elon Musk has made a bold prediction about the future of AI.

30 Aug 2026
NASA

NASA launches $4.3B Roman Space Telescope to hunt exoplanets

NASA has successfully launched its latest space telescope, the $4.3 billion Roman Space Telescope, on its way to its observation point.

30 Aug 2026
Denmark

Cholesterol-lowering statins may reduce dementia risk: Study

Statins, commonly used cholesterol-lowering drugs, could cut the risk of dementia by as much as 15%, a long-term study has found.

30 Aug 2026
Donald Trump

US enforcement agency plans to spend $2M on robotic dogs

The US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) is planning to invest up to $2 million in robotic dogs from Boston Dynamics.

30 Aug 2026
Health & Wellness

This new definition of heart attack is beneficial for women

The world's leading cardiovascular health organizations have agreed to a new universal definition of a heart attack.

30 Aug 2026
Solar System

Solar system may be home to thousands of interstellar objects

A new study has revealed that the Sun may have captured thousands of small interstellar objects from alien systems.

30 Aug 2026
Amazon

NVIDIA's CEO left off TIME's 'Most Influential People in AI'

NVIDIA's CEO Jensen Huang, a key player in the artificial intelligence (AI) revolution, has been left off TIME magazine's 2026 list of the top 100 most influential people in AI.

30 Aug 2026
Apple

Apple's AI health coach likely to debut with new watches

Apple is expected to unveil its revamped Health app, complete with an AI health coach, as early as next month.