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James Webb observes SIMP 0136, finds 3 rotating weather patterns
The James Webb Space Telescope has observed SIMP 0136, a brown dwarf 20 light-years away, revealing its atmospheric changes driven by temperature and cloud structure.
Bengaluru's Namma BMTC 2.0 app reaches iOS with digital ticketing
The "Namma BMTC 2.0" app is now accessible on iOS, offering digital ticketing and live bus tracking to enhance public transport convenience for iPhone users in Bengaluru.
Figure's robot used index for chores in 30 California homes
A humanoid robot, using the Helix 2.5 system, entered 30 California homes to perform chores without prior adaptation or collecting new training data.
Flipkart deal brings iPhone 17 price down to ₹55,283
Apple's best-selling smartphone, the iPhone 17, is now available at a discounted price on Flipkart.
WhatsApp Android beta 2.26.37.6 tests chat themes and AI wallpapers
WhatsApp is testing a new feature for Android beta users, introducing customizable chat themes and wallpapers with categories like Doodle, Minimal, Live, and Nature.
Pocket FM launches AI that plans and writes long-form stories
Pocket FM has launched a new artificial intelligence (AI) platform called Sherpa. The tool is specifically designed to assist creators in writing and developing long-running fiction.
Report finds traditional oversight failing as enterprise AI scales
Traditional governance mechanisms are insufficient for scaling AI in production; a continuous control layer is necessary for effective management, according to a report.
Jacob Coxon warns advanced AI may threaten humanity this decade
Jacob Coxon, a former Anthropic researcher, recently resigned and warned that artificial intelligence could potentially lead to human extinction without global coordination.
Jensen Huang says 0% chance AI will end the world
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang dismisses predictions that AI will end humanity by 2030, asserting the technology poses no extinction risk and advocating for continued rapid development.
Anthropic, OpenAI, Google face antitrust suit over AI slowdown
Leading artificial intelligence (AI) companies, including Anthropic, OpenAI, SpaceXAI, and Google have been sued for alleged collusion.
Pocket FM launches Sherpa AI assistant for serialized fiction creators
Pocket FM introduces Sherpa, an AI platform designed to assist creators in planning, writing, and maintaining continuity in long-running fiction narratives.
NASA, Boeing in talks for Starliner to undertake new missions
NASA is reportedly in discussions with Boeing to use its Starliner vehicle for future space missions.
SpaceX delays Starship's first orbital test to September 28
SpaceX has delayed the launch of its next Starship test flight by six days.
IIT Kanpur launches 3rd 'Applied Machine Learning and Agentic AI'
IIT Kanpur announces the third cohort of its online course on AI and ML, adding a new module on Agentic AI to enhance learning.
Virginia governor takes action on AI, data centers
Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger has signed an executive order to address the risks posed by data centers and artificial intelligence (AI).
NASA reportedly discussing 10 or more Starliner missions with Boeing
NASA is negotiating with Boeing to potentially use the Starliner vehicle for 10 or more new missions, aiming to maintain it as a key crew transportation provider alongside SpaceX.
Samsung releases One UI 9.0 for Galaxy S26 series
Samsung has released the Android 17-based One UI 9.0 for the Galaxy S26 series, featuring a refreshed user interface and enhanced AI capabilities in the Samsung Notes app.
FDA approves Lilly combo for advanced ER-positive/HER2-negative ESR1-mutated breast cancer
The US FDA has approved Eli Lilly's Inluriyo-Verzenio combination for treating advanced breast cancer with ESR1 mutations, offering improved progression-free survival for patients.
Astronaut Anil Menon posts nighttime Earth timelapse from Dragon spacecraft
Astronaut Anil Menon captured stunning nighttime views of Earth, showcasing city lights, storms, and the Milky Way in a mesmerizing time-lapse from the Dragon spacecraft.
NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang calls AI doomsday '0 percent chance'
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang dismissed claims that AI could end the world by 2030, stating there is "zero percent chance" of such an outcome in a CBS News interview.
Anthropic mulls GPT 6 Astra rival after Dario Amodei warning
Anthropic is considering launching a new AI model to compete with OpenAI's GPT-6 Astra, amid competitive pressures and safety concerns highlighted by CEO Dario Amodei.
NASA signs $946 million deal keeping SpaceX ISS crew missions
NASA has awarded SpaceX a $946 million contract for three additional astronaut missions to the International Space Station, increasing the total contract value to $5.92 billion.
SpaceX delays Starship flight 14 to September 28 pending approval
SpaceX has postponed the launch of Starship Flight 14 from September 22 to September 28, without providing a public explanation for the delay.
Google, OpenAI, Anthropic, SpaceXAI sued in California over AI collusion
Leading AI companies Anthropic, OpenAI, SpaceXAI, and Google are accused of collusion in a federal lawsuit for allegedly coordinating to slow down AI development.
Jensen Huang says AI has zero chance of ending humanity
NVIDIA's CEO Jensen Huang has dismissed fears of artificial intelligence (AI) ending the world by 2030.
Anthropic weighs new AI model to counter OpenAI's GPT-6 Astra
Anthropic is considering launching a new AI model. The move comes as a response to the competitive pressure from OpenAI's latest offering, GPT-6 Astra.
Google's new AI agent can help families manage daily tasks
Google has launched an updated version of its artificial intelligence (AI) agent, CC.
SpaceX bags $946M NASA deal for 3 more ISS flights
SpaceX has expanded its contract with NASA for three additional crewed Dragon flights to the International Space Station (ISS) by 2030.
Centre mandates caller-ID apps to share spam data with telcos
The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has amended its rules on commercial communications, now requiring caller-ID and call-management apps to share users' spam reports with telecom operators.
Meta's personal AI agent Muse tops US App Store
Meta's new personal artificial intelligence (AI) agent, Muse, has taken the US by storm.
Paris prosecutors probe alleged harassment cases linked to smart glasses
The Paris prosecutor's office has launched a criminal investigation into alleged sexual harassment cases linked to smart glasses.
How AI error nearly triggered US-China military confrontation
The US military narrowly averted a potential international crisis this spring when an artificial intelligence (AI)-generated intelligence report falsely claimed that a Chinese ship in the Middle East was carrying nuclear weapons program components.
California moves toward AI 'kill switch' for powerful models
California Governor Gavin Newsom has signed an executive order calling for a "kill switch" for advanced artificial intelligence (AI) models.
Anthropic partners with Accenture to evaluate AI model safety
Anthropic is partnering with Accenture to assess the safety of its AI models.
Who is Karandeep Anand, Disney's first CTO?
Disney has appointed Karandeep Anand as its first Chief Technology Officer (CTO).
Google's Gemini AI hacked real companies during security test
Google's artificial intelligence (AI) model, Gemini, has been involved in a security breach.
Anthropic and Accenture pledge $1B each to slow AI development
Anthropic has enlisted Accenture as its first embedded evaluator to enhance AI safety, investing $1 billion each over five years to slow frontier AI development.
Google's Gemini brute forced passwords during a May test run
Google confirmed that its AI model, Gemini, breached three companies during a security test in May, but only disclosed the incidents months later.
How many new iPhones you can bring from US
Apple's iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max are now available to buyers India.
Tata Electronics, L&T join hands to make chips in India
Tata Electronics and L&T Semiconductor Technologies Limited (LTSCT) have announced a strategic deal to boost domestic semiconductor chip production for global markets.
SpaceX may buy data from defunct start-ups. Reason? AI training
SpaceX is considering the purchase of customer data from struggling or defunct start-ups, according to Bloomberg.
By 2030, India could have largest developer community: Microsoft CEO
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella has said that India's growing technology workforce could help it build the world's largest developer community by 2030.
Anthropic opens biology lab to explore AI's role in medicine
Anthropic, a leading artificial intelligence (AI) company, has quietly set up a laboratory for physical biology experiments.
Nike's Alphafly 4 shoe promises better energy return, stability
Nike has launched its latest marathon racing shoe, the Alphafly 4.
Meta's Muse AI agent now available on Mac
Meta has launched the personal artificial intelligence (AI) agent, Muse, for Mac users.
Better air quality boosts mental development in toddlers: Study
A new study from Columbia University has found an association between improved air quality and enhanced cognitive development in toddlers.
We finally know when black holes 'burp'
A team of scientists has solved the mystery of when black holes "burp," the phenomenon where these cosmic entities emit jets after consuming stars, ejecting material across vast distances in space.
90% of CRED's code written by AI: Kunal Shah
CRED founder Kunal Shah has revealed that artificial intelligence (AI) now writes nearly 90% of the company's code.
Meta Oversight Board orders removal of deepfake videos from Facebook
Meta's Oversight Board has directed the tech giant to take down deepfake videos of a UK politician and a young Muslim woman from Facebook.
Anthropic says Claude now handles 26% of its research work
Anthropic PBC has revealed that its AI chatbot, Claude, is responsible for more than a quarter (26%) of the company's research and development (R&D) work.
Senators urge FTC to probe Amazon, Walmart over shopping bias
Two US senators have asked the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to investigate Amazon and Walmart.
AI models should be released when 'ready and safe': Amazon
Amazon has weighed in on the ongoing debate over the pace of artificial intelligence (AI) development, calling for a more cautious approach.
Meet tilcayo, first new feline species identified in over 100-years
A small wild cat, found in the Yungas cloud forest of Bolivia, has been officially recognized as a new species.
OpenAI hacked by researchers using Anthropic's Claude
A cybersecurity start-up, Hacktron, has exposed vulnerabilities in OpenAI's system.
UN turns to Google to make its global data AI-ready
The United Nations (UN) has announced a partnership with tech giant Google to make its extensive global statistics more accessible and usable for artificial intelligence (AI) systems.
Microsoft executive calls company's AI scraping practices 'theft,' filing reveals
Newly unsealed documents in a copyright lawsuit filed by The New York Times against OpenAI and Microsoft have revealed shocking admissions about the companies' artificial intelligence (AI) scraping practices.
Chinese AI not powerful enough to become rogue yet: Huawei
Eric Xu, Huawei's rotating chairman, has said that Chinese artificial intelligence (AI) may not be advanced enough to experience the safety risks reported by leading US firms.
Spotify is now allowing more people to monetize their podcasts
Spotify has announced a major expansion of its podcast partner program, adding 35 new regions to the list.
Pinterest's new AI tool helps you visualize home decor options
Pinterest has unveiled a new feature, "Restyle," to help users visualize and compare home decor options in their own spaces.
How US plans to fix its air traffic controller shortage
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is investing $875 million in an artificial intelligence (AI) software program, to tackle the ongoing air traffic controller shortage across the US.
Apple eases app tracking rules in EU after antitrust probe
Apple has agreed to change its App Tracking Transparency (ATT) system, following a multi-year antitrust investigation by Germany's federal competition regulator and other European authorities.
Galaxy Z Fold8 popularity surged after Apple unveiled iPhone Duo
Samsung's latest foldable phone, the Galaxy Z Fold8, has witnessed a massive spike in sales in South Korea.
Long queues outside Apple stores as new iPhone sales begin
Apple's latest product launch, the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max, has drawn massive crowds at its stores across India.
iPhone 18 Pro, Pro Max now on sale in India
Apple's latest flagship smartphones, the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max, are now on sale in India.
OpenAI's GPT-6 Astra now has a legal version
OpenAI has launched a new version of its latest and most powerful model, GPT-6 Astra, specifically for the legal industry.
OpenAI agent inserted unauthorized instructions into work summaries
OpenAI has revealed a strange case where an unreleased artificial intelligence (AI) model inserted self-generated instructions into a summary of its own work.
Samsung's new AI fridge can identify food and suggest recipes
Samsung has launched its 2026 Bespoke AI home appliance range in India.
Apple eyes AI server market with NVIDIA's tech
Apple is reportedly planning to re-enter the enterprise server market by developing an artificial intelligence (AI) server.
EU proposes social media ban for under-13s
The European Union (EU) is planning to ban social media for children under the age of 13 across its member states.
Huawei's latest AI system can link 4,000 processors
Huawei Technologies has launched its latest Atlas 960 SuperPoD computing cluster and an upgraded version of its UnifiedBus interconnect technology.
'Human-induced climate change' played role in Nepal-Tibet floods, study finds
A recent study found that climate change likely contributed to the devastating floods on the Nepal-Tibet border.
AI could generate enough e-waste to circle Earth 6 times
The rapid growth of artificial intelligence (AI) technology has led to a major increase in electronic waste (e-waste).
WhatsApp to let iPhone users add up to 3 accounts
WhatsApp is working to expand its multi-account feature for iPhone users.
Massive data breach exposes details of Florida drivers
The ShinyHunters hacking group has leaked a massive trove of data from a Florida state database, exposing information on vehicles and their owners.
US judge orders Google to relax ad-tech rules
A US judge has ruled that Google should ease its rules around online advertising auctions and appoint an internal antitrust compliance monitor.