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X accounts use AI to make Turner, Schnapp shirtless
Engagement hackers are altering paparazzi photos of male celebrities using AI to make them appear shirtless, generating misleading content for attention and clicks.
US Space Force: NASA's Swift to re-enter after 22 years
An ageing NASA telescope, the Swift Observatory, is expected to crash around October 30, 2026, after a failed rescue attempt by Katalyst Space.
Google Play to promote foldable friendly apps starting next year
Google Play Store will soon evaluate app performance on foldable screens, offering prime visibility to adaptable apps and enhancing user experience across diverse devices.
Dell unveils cybersecurity tools to protect AI and IT infrastructure
Dell Technologies has unveiled new services to enhance cybersecurity, focusing on AI systems, identity platforms, and IT infrastructure protection against emerging threats.
Cambridge study: comets likely destroyed hydrogen cyanide on early Earth
A new study challenges the theory that comets delivered essential life-building chemicals to Earth, suggesting high-speed impacts likely destroyed these compounds.
Data Security Council of India issues agentic AI liability guidelines
The Data Security Council of India (DSCI) has released new guidelines addressing accountability for mistakes made by agentic AI systems in business operations.
GitHub's Sharryn Napier: Indian agencies advancing AI in public services
GitHub executive Sharryn Napier notes increasing interest from Indian government agencies in adopting AI, positioning the public sector as a key market for AI technologies.
ETH Zurich builds sensor implant to manage type 2 diabetes
Researchers at ETH Zurich have created an experimental electronic implant that converts glucose into gluconate, potentially offering a new method for managing high blood sugar.
Meta and OpenAI models need humans for real world tasks
Despite advancements, AI agents often rely on humans for complex tasks like phone calls and scheduling, as companies integrate human workers to ensure task completion.
UK court orders Meta TikTok X hand data to Ofcom
Meta, TikTok, and X contested Ofcom's data demands under the Online Safety Act as excessively burdensome; however, an October 30 High Court ruling rejected their case.
National University of Singapore creates fabric acting as a touchscreen
Researchers at the National University of Singapore have developed a fabric that functions as an interactive display, integrating LEDs and sensors directly into textile fibers.
Sam Altman meets Samsung executives amid global chip crisis
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman met with top executives from Samsung Group in South Korea on Saturday.
Rubin Observatory finds 2026 ED138, possible 1,500km dwarf planet
Astronomers have identified 2026 ED138, a massive object beyond Pluto, potentially becoming the sixth dwarf planet. It measures between 600 and 1,500 kilometers across.
UKSA and ClearSpace to launch 2029 spacecraft removing orbital debris
The UK Space Agency and ClearSpace are developing a spacecraft with robotic claws to remove hazardous debris, protecting vital satellite services like GPS and communications.
Salesforce denies vulnerability in AU Small Finance Bank data breach
Salesforce has denied any vulnerability in its platform in connection with the alleged data breach at AU Small Finance Bank.
NASA's Peggy Whitson celebrates Halloween dressed as Batman in orbit
NASA astronaut Peggy Whitson marked Halloween by donning a Batman costume aboard the space station, highlighting the enduring popularity of superhero costumes in space.
India unveils DEPA to enable secure collaboration for AI training
The Union Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology launched the DEPA framework to enable secure AI data sharing while protecting privacy and intellectual property.
Cambridge researchers find comet impacts destroy important molecules on Earth
New research from the University of Cambridge suggests that comets likely did not deliver the organic molecules necessary for life to Earth, challenging long-held theories.
Binance hacked for $6.3 billion reportedly by North Korea's TraderTraitor
TraderTraitor, suspected in the $6.3 billion Binance theft, uses fake job offers to infiltrate crypto companies and hijacks approval systems to execute unauthorized transactions.
Theodore Cazals exposes AI-generated Facebook photo and starts X account
A 20-year-old French student, Théodore Cazals, exposed a fake AI image with nearly a million likes and is building an online community to combat misleading viral content.
Department of Telecommunications shows names for unsaved domestic calls
Starting November 1, telecom operators will implement Calling Name Presentation (CNAP), displaying caller names for both saved and unsaved numbers on recipient phones.
Vivek Raghavan warns India risks 'digital colony' from foreign AI
Vivek Raghavan, co-founder of Sarvam AI, cautions that India's reliance on foreign AI technology could lead to becoming a "digital colony" without developing its own capabilities.
Google launches Project Suncatcher satellite AI haiku reveals power shortfall
Google's Project Suncatcher satellite has successfully tested its AI capabilities in orbit, but limited power supply restricts the operation of its custom Tensor Processing Units.
India's IT ministry releases DEPA handbook securing AI training data
The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology launched a handbook to enhance trusted data sharing for AI training in India.
McKinsey says AI search tools overtake search engines' shopping influence
Artificial intelligence search tools now influence consumer buying decisions three times more than traditional search engines, according to a McKinsey report.
Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg adopt 'super intelligence' label
Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg have adopted Donald Trump's "super intelligence" term for AI, while other tech leaders continue using traditional nomenclature.
Cyclone Arnab calms, IMD spots system in Bay of Bengal
India's INSAT-3DS satellite has identified a developing weather system over the southeast Bay of Bengal, days after Cyclone Arnab, with potential to strengthen into a depression.
Crypto exchanges tighten security after $6.3B Binance hack raises alarms
In light of the recent $6.3 billion hack of Binance, the world's largest cryptocurrency exchange, other crypto platforms are taking swift action to strengthen their security measures.
HP launches OmniBook 5 AI PC: lightweight, colorful 14-inch OLED
The new HP OmniBook 5 AI PC combines a lightweight all-metal design with a cinematic OLED display, making it ideal for college students balancing academics and creative projects.
ISRO plans 5 more launches, including first uncrewed Gaganyaan mission
The Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) is gearing up for a busy second half of the financial year.
Google's Project Suncatcher sends its first AI response from orbit
Google's ambitious Project Suncatcher has taken a major leap forward.
How ISRO addressed technical issues to ensure navigation satellite's success
The Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) has successfully placed its next-generation navigation satellite, NVS-03, into a highly precise orbit.
ISRO launches GSLV-F18, NVS-03 and announces at least 5 launches
Isro Chairman V Narayanan announced plans for five more launches, including the first uncrewed Gaganyaan mission, following the successful GSLV-F18 launch.
SpaceX launches 27 Starlink satellites from California, constellation passes 11,000
SpaceX celebrated Halloween with a Falcon 9 launch from California, deploying 27 Starlink satellites into low Earth orbit early on October 31, 2026.
Meta settles teen lawsuit alleging Instagram caused mental health issues
Meta Platforms has settled a lawsuit with an 18-year-old from Mississippi who accused the company of designing Instagram and Facebook to be addictive.
Google's Project Suncatcher ran AI model on satellite writing haiku
Google has successfully run an AI model on a satellite, marking a key milestone for Project Suncatcher by receiving its first complete response from space.
Mozilla and Microsoft stop trusting select eMudhra TLS CAs
Recent incidents involving PHP, LiteLLM, and eMudhra highlight security gaps, as AI aids both researchers in identifying vulnerabilities and attackers in automating operations.
ISRO launches NVS-03 with 3 pyro valves open restoring NavIC
ISRO chief V Narayanan announced that the NVS-03 satellite was launched with three open pyro valves to ensure mission reliability, following rigorous testing and analysis.
Binance hack: Co-founder asks Musk to stop mocking
Changpeng Zhao, aka CZ, the co-founder of Binance Holdings Ltd. has asked Elon Musk to stop mocking him over the recent hack.
PM Modi lauds ISRO's achievement with NVS-03 launch
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has congratulated the Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) on the successful launch of the NVS-03 navigation satellite.
Aarush Yadav and Arnav Kumar raise $1.3 million for mouthed-speech eyeglasses
Entrepreneurs Aarush Yadav and Arnav Kumar secured $1.3 million in pre-seed funding to develop eyeglasses that enable silent communication with computers, backed by Y Combinator.
Nasdaq posts biggest drop since June amid tech funding worries
Intel and Reddit plummeted 29% as the Nasdaq composite faced its steepest decline since June, while AI stalwart Sandisk dropped 13%, marking a challenging end to October.
TRAI proposes Airtel, Jio, Vodafone must report serious AI failures
The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has proposed that telecom companies must report critical AI failures to the regulator, ensuring accountability and oversight.
ISRO launches NVS-03 satellite, Narendra Modi hails strengthening of NavIC
Prime Minister Narendra Modi praised ISRO for launching the GSLV-F18 with NVS-03, enhancing India's NavIC system and advancing self-reliance in critical navigation technologies.
India launches NVS-03 to bolster NavIC, Narendra Modi hails ISRO
Prime Minister Narendra Modi lauded ISRO scientists for the successful launch of the GSLV-F18 rocket, enhancing India's NavIC system with the NVS-03 satellite.
Samsung's switch to Galaxy Z Fold8 ads mock iPhone duo
Samsung targets Apple's iPhone Duo issues with bold Galaxy Z Fold 8 ads, highlighting the foldable's durability and poking fun at Apple's hinge design flaw.
Shaoxing researchers find Huayu Wan triggers ferroptosis in esophageal cancer
Huayu Wan, a traditional Chinese medicine, induces ferroptosis in cisplatin-resistant esophageal cancer cells, showing potential as an alternative therapeutic strategy.
Indian review finds PM2.5 raises type 2 diabetes risk 10-16%
Two new studies reveal that long-term exposure to polluted air is linked to a higher risk of type 2 diabetes and may damage bone marrow stem cells.
Privacy focused AI assistant Ollie to close November 6, 2026
Ollie, an AI assistant startup emphasizing user privacy, will cease operations on November 6 due to competitive pressures and challenges in the rapidly growing AI industry.
Sam Altman says Gen Z underestimates AI impact on careers
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman expressed disappointment with Gen Z for not fully embracing AI, despite its transformative impact on the job market and career opportunities.
SEA STAR crew ends 5-day stay in Jules's Undersea Lab
After a five-day underwater mission at Jules' Undersea Lab, aquanauts experienced the challenges of living under pressure and the joy of resurfacing to fresh air and sunlight.
Google's Project Suncatcher satellite used TPUs to send 1st haiku
Google's AI chip-equipped satellite has successfully generated its first response from space, creating a haiku using the on-board Gemma 4 model.
Google opens 11th US store at Houston Galleria November 6
Google's newest retail location opens in Houston Galleria, marking its 12th global store and second in Texas, offering Pixel devices and on-site services.
ISRO launches NVS-03 to make NavIC compatible with smartphone chipsets
ISRO successfully launched the NVS-03 satellite, enhancing India's NavIC navigation system and improving civilian access with compatibility for modern smartphone chipsets.
ISRO launches NVS-03 from Sriharikota aboard GSLV-F18 on 20th flight
The Indian Space Research Organisation successfully launched the NVS-03 satellite, enhancing the NavIC constellation and improving regional navigation services.
ISRO launches NVS-03 with indigenous atomic clock for NavIC
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) successfully launched its next-generation navigation satellite, NVS-03, aboard the GSLV-F18 rocket from Sriharikota on October 30.
Indian regulator drafts guidelines for responsible AI use in telecom
The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has unveiled a set of draft guidelines for the responsible use of artificial intelligence (AI) in telecom networks and service delivery.
WhatsApp enhances group chats with 4 new features
WhatsApp has announced a major update for its group chat feature, introducing four new capabilities.
Gemini Notebook adds free textbooks, course materials for students
Google has expanded its Gemini Notebook, a tool powered by artificial intelligence (AI), with hundreds of free textbooks and course materials.
SpaceX will buy homes near data-center if residents drop lawsuits
SpaceX is said to be planning a major property acquisition in Colonial Hills, Southaven.
South Korea to criminally charge students cheating with smart glasses
South Korea has announced plans to file criminal complaints against students caught cheating on the national university entrance exam with smart glasses.
iPhone Air 2 to offer dual cameras and bigger battery
Apple's upcoming ultra-slim smartphone, tentatively dubbed the iPhone Air 2, has been spotted in a new leak detailing its key specifications.
Gemini now lets you generate and edit Google Docs files
Google has announced a major update for its Gemini app.
Google's AI Mode is killing Reddit's traffic: CEO Steve Huffman
Reddit's CEO Steve Huffman has said that Google's AI-powered search modes are not contributing to the platform's traffic. This statement was made during an earnings call for Q3 2026.
Malicious Claude Code extension hits 5,000 Cursor users
SpaceX-owned coding platform Cursor has been hit by a major security incident. The company discovered a malicious extension, dubbed Claude Code, in its marketplace.
Spotify's AI remix tool could arrive in early 2027
Spotify is gearing up to launch an innovative AI-powered music remix service in early 2027.
ISRO to launch NVS-03 satellite today: When, how to watch
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is all set to launch its next-generation navigation satellite, the NVS-03.
Meta's new AI app helps you plan outfits
Meta has quietly launched a new artificial intelligence (AI) fashion app called Style Sketch.
Instagram is paying creators up to $500,000 for long-form videos
Instagram is shelling out huge amounts of money to content creators, in a bid to get them to post long-form videos on its platform.
North Korea behind Binance's $6B hack: Report
North Korean hackers have been identified as the culprits behind the massive $6.3 billion theft from cryptocurrency exchange Binance, according to a report by US blockchain analysis firm TRM Labs.
Polymarket resumes trading after security breach, pledges refunds to traders
Polymarket, a prediction market platform, has reported an outage on its international platform. The disruption was caused by a hack of an unnamed third-party data provider.
Binance says engineer's compromised laptop led to $6B hack
Binance, the world's largest cryptocurrency exchanges, has issued a statement regarding a major security breach that resulted in an estimated loss of $6.3 billion.
Reddit will require users to log in before accessing content
Reddit, the popular online platform known for its crowdsourced information on a wide range of topics, is making a major change.
Mistral opens 1 trillion-parameter AI model for cyber defense
French artificial intelligence (AI) firm Mistral has made its trillion-parameter open-source AI model, Mistral Large 4 (ML4), publicly available.
Prime Video on track to generate 'tens of billions': Jassy
Amazon CEO Andy Jassy has revealed that Prime Video, the company's streaming service, is on course to generate "tens of billions of dollars" in revenue.
Facebook now alerts parents if teens search self-harm content
Meta is expanding its parental notification system to include Facebook and its AI assistant.
Russia orders Apple to hand over user messages on demand
In a major development, Russia has added tech giants Apple and Microsoft to its state surveillance list.
Binance probes $5.7B crypto hack, potentially the largest in history
Binance, one of the world's leading cryptocurrency exchanges, is investigating a massive security breach that could be the biggest hack in crypto history.
YouTube now has over 150 million paid subscribers
YouTube has crossed the 150 million subscriber mark for its Music and Premium services, as per Alphabet CEO Sundar Pichai.
Google Play will soon rank apps based on foldable support
Google is gearing up to change the way it ranks and displays apps on the Play Store.
China is building a floating island that can sail
China has unveiled ambitious plans to build a massive 15-story tall "mobile island," the world's first offshore platform capable of sailing.
One AI user can do work of 10 people: Vembu
Sridhar Vembu, the founder of enterprise software company Zoho, has raised concerns over the impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on computer-related jobs.
Sony revives '90s trend with transparent PS5 controllers and covers
Sony is bringing back a popular '90s trend with its new Prism Collection.
Meet Apeiron, Virgin Galactic's first Delta-class spaceship for suborbital flights
Virgin Galactic has unveiled its first-ever "Delta-class" space plane, now officially named Spaceship Apeiron.
Sun's magnetic field mapped in 3D for first time
For the first time, scientists have mapped the Sun's outer magnetic field in three dimensions (3D).
Meta may delay controversial business terms again amid publisher backlash
Meta is considering delaying the implementation of its controversial new terms for businesses, in light of growing criticism.
Chinese AI models can execute complex cyberattacks, research reveals
Chinese artificial intelligence (AI) firm Z.AI's flagship model, GLM-5.3, has been found capable of executing complex cyberattacks in controlled simulations.
OpenAI sets up 'war room' to monitor US election misinformation
OpenAI is establishing an "Election Operations Center" ahead of the upcoming midterm elections in the US, according to POLITICO.
You can now text your ChatGPT agent to handle tasks
OpenAI has introduced a new feature that lets you communicate with your ChatGPT Dot agent through regular messaging apps.
Gemini turns complex topics into interactive visual lessons
Google has introduced a new feature called Immersive Explorations in its Gemini AI.
Apple's cheapest MacBook gets costlier for students
Apple has quietly revised the education pricing for its entry-level laptop, the MacBook Neo.
Google and Xreal challenge Meta with $1,099 Android XR glasses
Xreal, a partner of Google's smart glasses initiative, has unveiled its latest creation - the Xreal Aura.
South Korea's brokerages and crypto exchange hit by fresh cyberattacks
South Korea's financial industry has been rocked by a new wave of cyberattacks, raising alarms over the risk of AI-powered hacking in Asia.
Meta launches Waddle World, an AI pet journal app
Meta has launched a new artificial intelligence (AI) app called Waddle World.
DeepSeek, Moonshot used OpenAI's Astra to train AI models: Report
Chinese artificial intelligence (AI) developers DeepSeek and Moonshot AI have been using OpenAI's powerful GPT-6 Astra model to train their latest models, The Information reported.
Microsoft is pulling Copilot from smart TVs
Microsoft has reportedly decided to discontinue Copilot support for all smart TVs.
Free Fire returns to India after over 4-year ban
Garena has reintroduced its popular battle royale game, Free Fire, in India.
Chrome's autofill feature can now pull data from your Gmail
Google is enhancing the autofill feature in its Chrome browser by integrating it with Gemini and Personal Intelligence.
There might be a new dwarf planet in solar system
Astronomers have discovered a mysterious object, dubbed 2026 ED138, in the frigid region beyond Neptune.
Russia is building its own version of Starlink
Russian President Vladimir Putin has praised Elon Musk's "genius" while announcing plans to develop a Russian version of the Starlink satellite communications system.
Apple's pricey touchscreen MacBook Pro starts at ₹3.5L, tops ₹18.1L
Apple has officially launched its first-ever touchscreen MacBook Pro, but the price tag is not for the faint-hearted.
Apple v/s OpenAI trade secret trial set for July 2027
The highly anticipated trade secret theft trial between tech giants Apple and OpenAI has been scheduled for July 19, 2027.
Instagram boss says AI backlash will only get worse
Adam Mosseri, the head of Instagram, has predicted that the negativity surrounding artificial intelligence (AI) is only going to get worse.
Anthropic adds new Claude tools for legal professionals
Anthropic has unveiled a suite of new tools, dubbed 'artifacts,' specifically designed for legal professionals.
X users spot mysterious hand urging them to promote posts
X has introduced a new and rather unsettling way to promote its "Promote" feature.
Bloomberg, 2 others pay to access Trump's posts 50-milliseconds faster
Financial news giant Bloomberg and high-frequency trading firms Susquehanna International Group and Jump Trading have signed up for Truth Social's paid API.
Google takes AI Search ads global as core ad-growth declines
Google is expanding its AI-powered Search ads to international markets, hoping to boost revenue from its generative AI capabilities.
ISRO to launch NVS-03 satellite tomorrow to revive NavIC
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) will launch its third next-generation navigation satellite, NVS-03, on October 30 at 11:51pm from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota.
Reddit adopts TikTok-like 'For You' feed
Reddit has launched a new "For You" feed, similar to TikTok's popular feature.
Data breach exposes sensitive details of 41,000 Homeland Security workers
A massive data breach has exposed the personal information of more than 41,000 employees and contractors working for the US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and its agencies.
Google unveils Gemini 4 Carbon, its most powerful model yet
Google has unveiled Gemini 4 Carbon, the latest addition to the Gemini series of artificial intelligence (AI) models.
Apple's new MacBook Pro arrives with an OLED touchscreen
Apple has finally embraced the idea of touchscreen laptops with its latest MacBook Pro.
Amazon's Alexa Photo Frame, Echo Time smart clock are here
Amazon has launched five new Alexa devices, including two innovative products: the Alexa Photo Frame and Echo Time.
SpaceX completes key test ahead of Starship Flight 15
SpaceX is gearing up for the 15th integrated flight test of its Starship-Super Heavy rocket system in November.
Google opens Android to rival app stores
Google has launched a new initiative, the Registered App Stores program, to simplify the process of downloading apps from third-party stores on Android devices.
Firefox can now auto-fill forms for you, track webpages
Mozilla has enhanced its Smart Window feature in Firefox, an AI-powered browsing experience.
Cowboy Space plans to deploy 20,000 AI data-centers in space
Cowboy Space, a California-based company led by Robinhood co-founder Baiju Bhatt, has unveiled its ambitious plan to revolutionize space technology.
Australia wants to ban AI chatbots that promote 'emotional intimacy'
The Australian government is looking to ban artificial intelligence (AI) chatbots that foster "emotional intimacy."
Rare dinosaur skeleton sold at an auction for $47.3M
A rare Nanotyrannus skeleton, a smaller relative of the Tyrannosaurus rex, has been sold at auction in New York for a whopping $47.3 million.
We found how 'string of pearls' appeared in our sky
Astronomers are unraveling the secrets of a unique celestial relic, the "string of pearls," left by a supernova explosion witnessed by humanity around 850 years ago.