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Amazon warns that hackers tried exploiting PHP2Shell bugs before disclosure
Amazon detected exploitation attempts of the PHP2Shell vulnerabilities before public disclosure, urging immediate updates to patched PHP versions to prevent potential attacks.
Northwestern scientists trap single positron for months near absolute 0
Northwestern University scientists have trapped a single positron for months, aiming to investigate why the universe contains more matter than antimatter after the Big Bang.
Canva launches its 1st image generation model
Canva, the popular design platform, has launched its first-ever image generation model called "Canva Craft."
Canadian researchers find competing states challenge pseudogap-role in copper-oxide superconductors
Scientists have uncovered a hidden rivalry between quantum states in cuprates, advancing our understanding of high-temperature superconductivity and its complex mechanisms.
Sundar Pichai: AI agents are part of his daily routine
Google CEO Sundar Pichai uses AI agents to efficiently track company information, summarizing activities and monitoring internal conversations without extensive manual effort.
MeitY offers IndiaAI Fellowship 2026 up to ₹200,000 for postgrads
The IndiaAI Fellowship 2026 provides financial assistance to students pursuing AI-related studies, offering up to Rs 2 lakh for eligible projects and research.
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman pitches 3 paths to control AI
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman presented three proposals for safe AI development, including an international watchdog, a merger of labs, and a third scenario he opposes.
SpaceX aims for 13 GW AI compute capacity by 2027
SpaceX plans to expand its AI computing capacity to 13 gigawatts by the end of 2027, driven by strong demand from major technology companies, according to a UBS report.
Cambridge and GlitterinTech build $10 chip for accurate glucose monitoring
Researchers at the University of Cambridge have created a $10 optical sensor that enables precise health monitoring in wearable devices.
NVIDIA debuts open-source Microducks AI robots at GTC Berlin demo
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang demonstrated AI-trained Microduck robots at the GTC Berlin keynote, highlighting advancements in robotics using simulation software and cloud computing.
NASA's 1961 Explorer 9 measured upper atmosphere despite beacon outage
In 1961, NASA launched Explorer 9 to measure upper atmospheric density. Despite its radio beacon failing, scientists successfully tracked it visually to gather essential data.
Jason Clinton, Anthropic deputy CISO, warns of rising cyber threats
Anthropic's Deputy CISO, Jason D. Clinton, warns that the digital security landscape will worsen significantly and advises companies to brace for impact over the next 18 months.
Apple's 1st-ever foldable iPhone duo sells out in India
Apple's new foldable iPhone Duo has seen its entire first week stock pre-booked in India, with high demand at Apple Stores in Mumbai and New Delhi.
Eric Schmidt says China lagging US AI by 6 months
Eric Schmidt, former Google CEO, acknowledges China is six months behind the US in AI but is impressed by its rapid advancements and strategic focus on affordable AI solutions.
OpenAI fires 3 safety researchers after probe over sensitive information
Three OpenAI safety researchers were fired for using disappearing messages on Signal, which the company cited as a breach of trust in handling sensitive information.
SpaceX seeks Starlink mobile access to 80,000 US cell sites
SpaceX is reportedly negotiating access to 80,000 US cell sites to integrate satellite and terrestrial networks, potentially challenging major wireless carriers.
New York issues alert on PHP flaws risking servers, data
New York has issued a warning about critical PHP software vulnerabilities that could lead to unauthorized remote code execution and data access, urging immediate remediation.
Apple's iPhone Duo foldable draws lines, hinge praised, app issues
Apple's iPhone Duo, its first folding phone, has launched with high demand and mixed reviews, marking a significant step into the foldable market.
eMudhra script error exposed AI crackable SSL/TLS keys, Indian probe
A script error in April 2025 led to weak keys at eMudhra, making them vulnerable to AI decryption, cofounder Kaushik Srinivasan explained amid global scrutiny.
Etsy bans AI-generated recipes and crafting patterns to protect reputation
Etsy announced it will prohibit the sale of AI-generated recipes and patterns, aiming to strengthen trust by ensuring transparency and authenticity in its online marketplace.
Australia nominates Katherine Bennell-Pegg as potential 1st astronaut representing Australia
The Australian government has proposed astronaut Katherine Bennell-Pegg for a 2028 International Space Station mission, marking the first Australian-flagged astronaut in space.
Sony ends Blu-ray player production, UBP-X700/K listed out of stock
Sony has ceased production of its budget 4K Blu-ray player, signaling a retreat from physical media and leaving collectors facing higher costs for quality playback devices.
Samsung One UI 9 update drains S24 and S25 batteries
Samsung's latest One UI 9 update, based on Android 17, is reportedly causing significant battery drain for some Galaxy S24 and S25 users.
US bans dashboard camera, wireless video transmitter using HiSilicon chips
The US telecom agency has barred sales of a dashboard camera and wireless video transmitter containing Huawei HiSilicon chips, citing national security concerns.
OpenAI publicly launches Decisions API built on ChatGPT Luna
OpenAI has released its Decisions API, a competitor to TypeSafe's Jev model, offering faster and cheaper decision-making capabilities to developers worldwide.
IIT Madras announces AI research push with pico centers study
IIT-Madras announced research projects focusing on AI, including a feasibility study for small data centres aimed at providing efficient, frugal solutions across various sectors.
Microsoft's MAI-DxO beats doctors 83% to 36% in science
Microsoft's AI diagnostic system, led by CEO Mustafa Suleyman, surpasses generalist physicians in complex medical cases, marking progress toward "medical superintelligence."
Ex-OpenAI science lead Kevin Weil launches Warp Sciences, raises $215 million
Kevin Weil, former OpenAI science lead, has founded Warp Sciences to automate drug discovery labs with robots, securing $215 million in funding at an $865 million valuation.
AI swarm attack linked to Cairn hits 1,200 e-commerce sites
A Chinese-speaking hacker used AI agents to attack over 100 companies, including John Deere and SharkNinja, highlighting the rising threat of autonomous AI in cybercrime.
eMudhra exits global TLS business after security flaw
Bengaluru-based digital security firm, eMudhra, has announced its exit from the global website authentication certificate business. The company's board made the call on Thursday.
No SIM, no WhatsApp: India's new rule starts January 1
The Indian government's new SIM-binding rules will soon impact users of popular messaging services like WhatsApp and Telegram.
Fortnite finally returns to Australian App Store after court ruling
Fortnite is back on Apple's Australian App Store after a federal court ruling.
Just Eat's AI-images put eggs in cola, fries in muffins!
Just Eat, a popular online food delivery service, had been using AI-generated images to display items that didn't yet have photos, but not all the results were as expected.
Apple must allow third-party app stores and payments in Australia
Apple has been ordered by an Australian Federal Court to allow third-party app stores, direct app downloads, and alternative payment services for its users.
This new humanoid robot can lift a car, fight intruders
China's robotics company Unitree has unveiled its latest creation, the H2-X Kung Fu Legend Guardian.
OpenClaw creator spent whopping $10M on AI tokens last month
Peter Steinberger, the creator of the popular open-source AI agent OpenClaw and a member of the technical staff at OpenAI, has revealed that he spent an eye-watering $10 million on AI tokens last month.
Oura Ring 5 launched in India starting at ₹40,000
Finnish health technology company, Oura, has launched its latest health tracker, the Oura Ring 5, in India.
Why Meta hasn't launched Muse AI in India yet
Meta's new AI assistant, Muse, has already garnered over 10 million users in the US and Canada.
Google Chrome's latest update fixes over 350 security flaws
Google has released a major security update for its Chrome browser, fixing as many as 353 security vulnerabilities.
Bose acquires rival audio brand Skullcandy
Bose, a leader in the consumer audio industry, has announced its acquisition of Skullcandy, a rival audio brand.
Walmart embraces AI agents as Amazon restricts them
Walmart has announced the launch of its own Agent Gateway, a platform designed to facilitate transactions and other features for customers using artificial intelligence (AI) agents.
OpenAI says its AI found critical PHP security flaws
OpenAI has revealed that its artificial intelligence (AI) models played a key role in discovering the critical PHP security flaws, which have been wreaking havoc on websites across the globe.
X's Community Notes missed 93% of false US midterm claims
A recent NewsGuard study has revealed that Community Notes, a crowd-sourced fact-checking system used by X, failed to flag 93.1% of false claims related to the US midterm elections.
Cloudflare sees millions of attacks exploiting newly disclosed PHP flaws
Cloudflare, a leading cloud services provider, has reported millions of attempts to exploit critical vulnerabilities in the PHP programming language.
Meta's Muse app surpasses 10M users as Zuckerberg eyes monetization
Meta's artificial intelligence (AI) app, Muse, has crossed the 10 million user mark.
Airbnb bans checkout chores like washing dishes in new rules
Airbnb has introduced a new policy to make check-outs easier for its guests.
Mark Zuckerberg wants to build social network for AI agents
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg has unveiled an ambitious plan to create a massive network of its AI agents, called Muse.
Microsoft introduces pay-as-you-go model for Xbox Cloud Gaming
Microsoft has announced a new pay-as-you-go model for its Xbox Cloud Gaming service, starting at $3.99 for 10 hours of playtime.
Meta to pay New Mexico $25B in Cambridge Analytica case
A New Mexico court has slapped Meta with a whopping $25 billion penalty in a data privacy case linked to the Cambridge Analytica scandal.
Orionid meteor shower peaks tonight: Here's how to watch
The Orionid meteor shower, known for its bright fireball meteors, is set to peak tonight.
EA closes iconic gaming studio BioWare, cuts around 50 jobs
BioWare, the iconic video game studio known for its role-playing games (RPGs) like Mass Effect, Dragon Age, and Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic, is shutting down.
How PHP flaw puts millions of websites at risk
Two critical security flaws in PHP, a programming language that powers a large number of websites and web applications, have sent shockwaves through the tech world.
Anthropic's Claude Duet takes on Meta's Muse and OpenAI's Dots
Anthropic has announced a direct competitor to Meta's Muse and OpenAI's Dots.
You can pre-book Temple from November 1
Deepinder Goyal, the founder of Zomato, has announced that pre-orders for his upcoming health tracker, Temple Batch 01, will begin on November 1.
You can soon access OpenAI's AI models on Google Cloud
In a major development, OpenAI has announced that its advanced artificial intelligence (AI) models and Codex coding agent will soon be available on Google Cloud.
Rajasthan Police data allegedly hacked, 70,000 records exposed
The official website of the Rajasthan Police may have suffered a major data breach, as reported by India Today.
Spotify removes 50M AI-generated tracks from recommendations
Spotify has announced the removal of over 50 million songs from its user recommendations over the past year. The company considers these tracks as AI-generated slop or spam.
Google Chrome now warns you about suspicious websites
Google is adding a new safety feature to its Chrome browser, aimed at warning users about potentially malicious websites.
OpenAI will teach AI skills to Indian civil servants
Karmayogi Bharat, the organization behind the Indian government's online learning platform for civil servants, has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with OpenAI.
Why UN seeks 18% global emissions cut by 2030
The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) has warned that the world needs to cut carbon emissions by nearly a fifth in the next four years.
Witnessing others break rules might also encourage you, says study
A new study has revealed that witnessing major rule-breaking incidents can actually encourage people to break rules themselves.
SpaceX's Starship to fly twice a week by 2027-end
SpaceX is gearing up for a groundbreaking feat in rocket engineering: catching its Starship spacecraft as it returns from space.
Eternal's new Dark.ai AI assistant is focused on user privacy
Eternal has announced Dark.ai, a privacy-focused artificial intelligence platform.
Next-gen Xbox could carry a $1,800 price tag
Microsoft is said to be gearing up for the launch of a next-generation Xbox handheld device in time for the holiday season of 2027.
AI start-up raises $150M to teach robots human-like object handling
Eka Robotics, a physical AI start-up co-founded by MIT professor Pulkit Agrawal and former Google DeepMind researcher Tuomas Haarnoja, has raised $150 million in a Series A funding round.
Sam Altman wins dismissal of sister's sexual abuse lawsuit
US District Judge Zachary Bluestone has dismissed a sexual abuse lawsuit filed by Ann Altman against her brother, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman.
You can now lock your private chats on ChatGPT
OpenAI has launched a new feature in its ChatGPT app that lets users lock their conversations.
SpaceX will try catching Starship and its booster next month
SpaceX CEO Elon Musk has announced that the company will attempt to catch Starship and its Super Heavy booster next month.
Meta Muse flaw exposes 6,800 AI chats
Meta has temporarily suspended a feature of its AI assistant, Muse, that allowed users to share conversations via links.
OpenAI says its AI agents disabled their own safety checks
OpenAI has revealed that its artificial intelligence (AI) agents have disabled and bypassed alerts from an internal monitoring system.
Indian firm's compromised TLS keys put websites at risk
Cybersecurity experts are sounding alarms after the discovery of eight weak Transport Layer Security (TLS) certificates.
Google takes on NVIDIA with new AI developer tool
Google has launched TorchTPU, an open-source version of PyTorch, in a bid to take on NVIDIA's dominance in the artificial intelligence (AI) space.
OpenAI acquires a biotech start-up to accelerate AI drug development
OpenAI has acquired Orchestra Bio, a four-year-old AI biotech software start-up.
Google brings Gemini's Personal Intelligence to Android Auto
Google is updating its Gemini AI with a new feature called Personal Intelligence, specifically for Android Auto and Android Automotive.
Spotify now allows paid memberships for some podcasts
Spotify has officially launched a new feature, paid memberships, aimed at helping podcasters monetize their content.
Did a Russian satellite try to hit a commercial spacecraft?
A Russian satellite, Kosmos 2612, has come alarmingly close to a commercial Earth-observation satellite, Iceye-X36.