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N.C. State researchers build feather star inspired underwater robot
A new robot from North Carolina State University mimics feather star movements, achieving three-dimensional maneuverability with just two actuators.
Andrew Ng demands strict penalties for nonconsensual AI deepfake images
Andrew Ng, Google Brain co-founder, condemns the use of AI for generating non-consensual deepfake intimate photos, calling it a troubling misuse of modern technology.
NIA grants nearly $3 million to startup testing stretch robot
Hello Robot has secured nearly $3 million in federal funding to explore how its Stretch robot can assist older adults with mild cognitive impairment and early Alzheimer’s dementia.
Ashoke Sen 1st Indian physicist to win Oskar Klein Medal
Ashoke Sen, a renowned Indian theoretical physicist, has been awarded the 2026 Oskar Klein Medal for his pioneering contributions to string theory and theoretical physics.
Jack Dorsey's new AI model talks like a human
Jack Dorsey, the man behind Twitter (now X), has unveiled a new artificial intelligence (AI) model called Dessa.
Meta acquires Sundial to enhance its AI analytics capabilities
Meta has acquired Sundial, an artificial intelligence (AI) data analytics platform founded by two former Meta employees.
Deepinder Goyal's Temple wearable might cost ₹85,000
Deepinder Goyal, the founder of Eternal, has opened the early-access waitlist for his new venture Temple.
Kimi K3.1-Pro AI model arrives with 1M token context window
Chinese artificial intelligence (AI) firm Moonshot AI has launched its latest model, the Kimi K3.1 Pro.
Nuclear power usage could triple by 2060, says IAEA
Rafael Grossi, the Director-General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), has predicted that nuclear power usage could more than triple by 2060.
PHP Foundation has just 1 full-time employee, seeks more funding
The PHP Foundation, the non-profit organization responsible for supporting the open-source programming language PHP, is facing funding challenges.
Greece: Children under 15 can't use social media from 2027
Greece's parliament has approved a bill banning the use of social media platforms by children under the age of 15.
Why AWS's cloud capacity is mostly booked through 2027
Amazon CEO Andy Jassy has revealed that the company's cloud computing arm, Amazon Web Services (AWS), is running out of capacity.
Global data center spending to hit $2.93T by 2030
The global data center market is on a major growth trajectory, with spending projected to hit $1 trillion in 2026 and more than double to $2.1 trillion by 2028.
OpenAI starts training its frontier AI models again
OpenAI has resumed the training of its advanced artificial intelligence (AI) models after a security overhaul and cutting off internet access.
PHP warns of another security flaw
PHP has flagged a new security vulnerability, CVE-2026-115560, that could allow an attacker to execute code on a web server.
Beware of fake helpline listings: SBI issues warning
The State Bank of India (SBI) has issued a warning to its customers about the dangers of searching for customer care numbers online.
iPhone Duo shortage prompts retailers to charge an extra ₹1L
Apple's first-ever foldable smartphone, the iPhone Duo, is witnessing a supply crunch in India.
Blinkit's iPhone Duo stock sold out in just 5 minutes
Blinkit's latest listing, the iPhone Duo, has witnessed a phenomenal response from customers in Delhi-NCR.
US losing AI race to China, says former Google CEO
Former Google CEO Eric Schmidt has warned that the United States is losing the artificial intelligence (AI) race to China.
Tech Mahindra partners with SpaceXSI, bringing Grok Build into workflows
Tech Mahindra has announced a partnership with Elon Musk's SpaceXSI.
Oura sues Ultrahuman again, targeting Ring Pro sales in US
Smart ring manufacturer Oura has filed another lawsuit against Indian rival Ultrahuman, this time targeting the sales of its Ring Pro in the US.
iPhone Duo teardown reveals complex repairs, more visible display crease
Apple's first-ever foldable smartphone, the iPhone Duo, has been put through an early teardown.
Sam Altman outlines 3 paths to make AI safer
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has proposed three potential paths for the safe development of artificial intelligence (AI) in a communication with his staff.
OpenAI partners with Polish research institute to improve AI safety
OpenAI has announced a partnership with Poland's NASK National Research Institute to improve artificial intelligence (AI) safety protocols.
With no tasks to complete, AI agents started playing
In a groundbreaking experiment, MIT researchers have discovered that artificial intelligence (AI) agents can create their own challenges when left to explore a virtual environment.
Meta's AI can still scrape news sites
Meta's revised business terms for its business accounts have come under fire from legal experts.
Microsoft claims its AI can diagnose patients better than doctors
Microsoft says its artificial intelligence (AI) tool can diagnose medical conditions with up to four times the accuracy of human doctors.
Fitbit Air gets blood pressure and insulin resistance tracking
Google is adding blood pressure and insulin resistance trend tracking capabilities to its Fitbit Air device.
Google Meet expands real-time translation to 63 languages
Google has announced a major update for its video conferencing platform, Google Meet.
After 17 years, Microsoft pulls plug on employee innovation program
Microsoft has announced the closure of The Garage, a series of popular maker spaces where employees worked on experimental projects and developed innovative apps and hardware.
Meta sued over failure to crack down on scam ads
Rhode Island Attorney General Peter F. Neronha has sued Meta over its alleged failure to combat scam advertisements on its platforms.
Uber's entire workforce will now use ChatGPT Work
Uber has announced a major expansion of its partnership with OpenAI, the company behind the popular AI chatbot ChatGPT.
Spotify is serious about stopping Family Plan sharing
Spotify is cracking down on users who share their Family Plan subscriptions too widely.
OpenAI flaws could let AI agents evade action monitoring
Non-profit evaluators METR and Redwood Research have uncovered vulnerabilities in OpenAI's internal monitoring system.
YouTube now lets you build your own video feeds
YouTube has announced a major update for its mobile app homepage, introducing a feature called "custom feeds."
Amazon rebrands Kindle Unlimited to Kindle+, adds AI-narrated audiobooks
Amazon has rebranded its Kindle Unlimited subscription service as Kindle+.
Trump says Sundar Pichai persuaded him against renaming Atlantic Ocean
US President Donald Trump has claimed that Google CEO Sundar Pichai advised him against renaming the Atlantic Ocean.
'Vulnerability tsunami' is coming, Anthropic security chief warns
Jason D. Clinton, the Deputy Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) at Anthropic, has warned that the tech industry is headed for a major crisis.
Pennsylvania woman jailed over fraudulent account she never opened
A woman in Pennsylvania was arrested and jailed for three nights after a fraudulent Cash App account was opened in her name, 404 Media reported.
Personalized mRNA vaccine lowers melanoma recurrence by 42%
Pharmaceutical giants Merck and Moderna have announced a major breakthrough in the fight against melanoma, the deadliest form of skin cancer.
Apple's iPhone Duo goes on sale today
Apple's first-ever foldable smartphone, the iPhone Duo, is now available for purchase in India.
Canva launches its 1st image generation model
Canva, the popular design platform, has launched its first-ever image generation model called "Canva Craft."
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.