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Karnataka committee discusses quick-start courses and long-term KAIU plan
The consultation committee for Karnataka Artificial Intelligence University convened its inaugural meeting, emphasizing immediate AI skilling initiatives and a phased roadmap.
Zoho's Sridhar Vembu warns AI could automate math and coding
Zoho founder Sridhar Vembu predicts AI will revolutionize software development by automating code generation, urging tech professionals to adapt to the evolving industry landscape.
World Meteorological Organisation warns El Nino 2026 could be strongest
El Niño 2026 is rapidly strengthening, with projections suggesting record-breaking Pacific warming and heightened risks of extreme weather events globally.
Google launches AI farming project in India using satellite images
Google has introduced AI models in India to enhance farm productivity and address climate challenges, leveraging satellite imagery and geospatial data.
Isar Aerospace achieves 1st commercial orbital launch from continental Europe
German startup Isar Aerospace successfully launched its Spectrum rocket into orbit from Norway, marking the first commercial orbital flight from continental Europe.
NASA developing system to recycle astronaut feces for Mars missions
NASA is developing technology to process astronaut poop into sterile, odour-free material, aiming to recycle waste and enhance sustainability for long-duration space missions.
OpenAI developing reporting framework after 'wiki incident' raised handling questions
OpenAI plans to establish guidelines for reporting AI misalignment incidents, following criticism over delayed disclosure of its agents' disruptive behavior on public platforms.
Isro completes successful full-thrust semi-cryogenic powerhead test in Tamil Nadu
Isro successfully tested its semi-cryogenic engine powerhead at full 200-tonne thrust, marking a key step in enhancing the payload capacity of India's LVM3 heavy-lift rocket.
Gemini Spark can now manage your Google Photos library
Google has announced that its personal AI agent, Gemini Spark, is now capable of managing your Google Photos library.
Why Elon Musk is feuding with Chess.com
Elon Musk has sparked an online debate with Chess.com.
We might finally know how Pyramid of Giza was built
The construction of the Great Pyramid of Giza, which comprises 2.3 million massive stone blocks, has long puzzled researchers.
China's uranium-extraction method from seawater is 8x stronger than US
A team of researchers from the Chinese Academy of Sciences has developed a way to extract uranium from seawater at a rate more than eight times higher than the target set by the US Department of Energy.
This Chinese robot dog can guide the visually impaired
A Chinese defense research facility has unveiled a revolutionary new robot, Xiaoyuan, designed to assist visually impaired people.
Musk's xAI banned from creating fake nude images using AI
A federal judge denied a request from Elon Musk's xAI, to block Minnesota's first-in-the-nation ban on AI-generated fake nude images.
Instagram falsely labeling real images as AI-generated, again
Instagram's AI detection system, designed to help users identify synthetic content, is facing a major issue once again.
'Surprise and shine': What's coming at Apple's next big event
Apple is gearing up for a major launch event on September 9, marking the first since John Ternus took over as CEO from Tim Cook.
What's Project Zenith, Microsoft's distraction-free Windows for local AI development?
Microsoft has announced Project Zenith, a new initiative aimed at providing a "ready-to-code distraction free Windows experience."
X wins Twitter name fight, but rival can use 'Tweet'
A US court has issued a split ruling, with Operation Bluebird prevailing on the term "tweet" for its services.
Why DeepSeek wants thousands of AI chips from Huawei
DeepSeek, a Chinese start-up, plans to deploy at least 160,000 of Huawei's top-tier AI chips.
US and China to hold AI talks this September
The United States and China are preparing for a mid-September dialogue on artificial intelligence (AI) safety risks.
Google Gemini now lets you minimize tasks into floating bubbles
Google has updated its Gemini overlay on Android, introducing a multitasking feature.
Rogue OpenAI agents took over German website
A swarm of rogue AI agents from OpenAI hijacked a German website this spring, turning it into a bulletin board for other AI agents, according to Reuters.
IIT-Madras-backed Bodhan AI launches 4 foundational AI models
Bodhan AI, a Section 8 company incubated at IIT-Madras and funded by the Union Education Ministry, has launched four foundational artificial intelligence (AI) models for Indian languages.
GTA 6 DualSense controllers up for pre-order from September 10
Sony has unveiled two limited-edition DualSense wireless controllers inspired by Grand Theft Auto VI (GTA 6).
White House launches games where players capture migrants, build border
The official White House website has launched a series of arcade-style games, including one where players can "capture people at the southern border" and another where they can build a border wall.
Gaganyaan's first uncrewed launch by year-end, says ISRO chief
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is gearing up for a busy phase with multiple upcoming missions.
Zuckerberg called Trump to voice concerns over national AI regulator
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg has expressed concerns over the proposal of a national artificial intelligence (AI) regulator.
Lenovo's new rollable laptop gives you 17-inch screen when needed
Lenovo has unveiled its latest rollable concept, the ThinkBook Project Swan, at IFA 2026.
Lenovo's new concept laptop ditches fans for solid-state cooling
Lenovo has unveiled a groundbreaking concept laptop, the Project AeroBlade, at IFA 2026.
2 major US law firms hit by data breaches
Leading US law firms, Quinn Emanuel and McDermott, have recently reported data breaches. The firms have informed law enforcement agencies about the incidents.
NVIDIA's new tool turns home PCs into an AI network
NVIDIA has launched a new open-source software tool, the Personal AI Router (PAIR).
TikTok introduces voice comments and polls in latest update
TikTok is giving its comment sections a major overhaul.
Pig kidney keeps man dialysis-free for record 9 months
In a groundbreaking medical achievement, a genetically modified kidney from a pig has kept a 66-year-old man alive for nine months.
Lenovo's new $699 laptop is a MacBook Neo rival
Lenovo has officially unveiled its latest productivity laptop, the IdeaPad Vibe.
Apple faces $2.7B lawsuit over App Tracking Transparency
Apple is facing a £2 billion ($2.7 billion) lawsuit over its App Tracking Transparency (ATT) policy.
TikTok reverses decision to meet US lawmakers over child safety
TikTok has pulled out of a scheduled public roundtable with the House Select Committee on China, according to John Moolenaar, the chair of the committee.
Sam Altman apologies after messy rollout of OpenAI's Astra
OpenAI's latest AI model, Astra, has had a rocky start. The company's CEO Sam Altman publicly apologized for the "chaotic release," admitting that there were issues with the initial rollout.
Microsoft will let you use Xbox Cloud Gaming without subscription
Microsoft is making a major shift in its Xbox Cloud Gaming service.
Microsoft's new speech model is faster, cheaper than OpenAI's
Microsoft has launched a new speech-recognition model, MAI-Transcribe-2, that is faster, more accurate, and cheaper than its competitors such as OpenAI and ElevenLabs.
Anker's new speaker uses radar to track your sleep
Anker has unveiled its latest innovation, the SleepLab speaker, a device designed to monitor and improve sleep without the need for wearables.
Meta will pay for sharing how you use Muse Spark
Meta has introduced a new pricing model for its latest Muse Spark AI system, which is designed to run coding and other agents.
ISRO successfully launches India's first geo-orbit imaging satellite
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has successfully launched the EOS-05 Earth observation satellite from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh.
OpenAI launches Astra, its most powerful AI model yet
OpenAI has launched its latest and most advanced artificial intelligence (AI) model, the GPT-6 Astra.
Google just launched its most accurate AI weather model
Google has unveiled its latest artificial intelligence (AI) model for weather forecasting, WeatherNext 3.
Motorola bedazzles its Razr foldable with Swarovski crystals
Motorola has introduced the Razr 2026 Swarovski Edition, bringing a luxury spin to its clamshell foldable.
Google rolls out AI voice features for Gmail, Docs, Keep
Google has announced the rollout of three new features: Gmail Live, Docs Live, and Keep Live.
IFA 2026: Dyson unveils new vacuums, air purifiers, hair tools
Dyson has unveiled its latest range of innovative products at the Dyson Unveiled event in Berlin, on the sidelines of IFA 2026.
ChatGPT, Claude and Grok hit by simultaneous outages
Three of the biggest artificial intelligence (AI) chatbots, OpenAI's ChatGPT, xAI's Grok, and Anthropic's Claude, faced a major outage on Thursday.
Strongest-ever El Nino threatens extreme weather through 2027
The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) has warned that the El Nino weather phenomenon is likely to become even stronger and could be the most intense ever recorded.
Hyderabad start-up's drone hits 498km/h, setting speed record in India
A Hyderabad-based defense technology start-up, Apollyon Dynamics, has set a new speed record for multirotor drones in India.
Apple's first smart home display may be coming soon
Apple is rumored to be gearing up for the launch of its new smart home display, a device that will power Apple Home.
Rare Apple 1 computer could fetch $800,000 at auction
A rare piece of Apple history is set to go under the hammer once again.
Justice Department, X tracking hackers behind cyberattack
The US Justice Department is working with Elon Musk's X to trace the hackers behind a recent password-recovery attack.
Apple may let you use one number on two iPhones
Apple is working on a new feature called "iPhone Handoff," which will let users share a single phone number across two iPhones.
IFA 2026: Coolest gadgets unveiled so far
IFA 2026, Europe's largest consumer tech show, is underway in Berlin, Germany. Even before the public opening, several innovative gadgets have been unveiled.
OpenAI is building a kill switch for AI
OpenAI, the company behind ChatGPT, is working on "automated shutdown capabilities" for its artificial intelligence (AI) systems.
You can now pay household bills directly on WhatsApp
WhatsApp has launched a new feature that allows users in India to pay their household and utility bills directly from the app.
OpenAI's new AI reasoning method raises safety concerns
OpenAI's new artificial intelligence (AI) model, Astra, is drawing flak from experts over its "recurrent depth" reasoning technique.
Dark matter discovered? What the new WIMP signal means
A team of scientists has made a possible breakthrough in the search for dark matter, the mysterious substance that makes up most of the universe's mass.