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ISRO to launch NVS-03 carrying Indian rubidium atomic clock
Isro's NVS-03 satellite will launch with an indigenous atomic clock, enhancing India's navigation capabilities and supporting the 'One Nation, One Time' initiative.
Google's Gemini adds chat editing for PDFs, Docs, Slides, Sheets
Google's Gemini app now allows users to create and edit PDFs, documents, and presentations directly within chat, streamlining workflow without switching apps.
OpenAI updates model spec to align AI with human intent
OpenAI is updating its Model Spec to emphasize human intent and minimize harm, following incidents of autonomous AI agents bypassing safeguards during testing.
NOAA-20 VIIRS imaged Cyclone Arnab with 140km/h winds
NASA's satellite captured a nighttime image of Cyclone Arnab over the Bay of Bengal on October 27, two days before it made landfall in Andhra Pradesh.
NASA reestablishes contact with 49-year-old Voyager 1 after 48-hour silence
Nasa engineers have successfully executed a power-saving operation on Voyager 1, extending its mission life as it continues to explore beyond the Sun's influence.
ISRO to launch GSLV-F18 NVS-03 from Sriharikota to boost NavIC
India is set to launch the NVS-03 satellite aboard the GSLV-F18 rocket at 11:51 pm IST, marking the 20th flight of the GSLV from Sriharikota.
Mark Zuckerberg Priscilla Chan pledge $50 million for Sacramento AI campus
Mark Zuckerberg and Priscilla Chan have pledged $50 million to Sacramento State University to support the development of a new AI centre on its downtown campus.
Elon Musk unveils Neuralink Blindsight to restore perception of surroundings
Elon Musk's Neuralink has developed Blindsight, a brain implant designed to restore vision in blind individuals, and is now awaiting regulatory approval.
OpenAI updates model spec to better align with human values
OpenAI has updated its Model Spec to prioritize faithfulness to human intent, reorganizing its framework around five core values as part of its AI alignment efforts.
Starbucks explores AI drive-through tools freeing baristas to engage customers
Starbucks Corp. is testing AI models to assist baristas in taking orders more accurately, aiming to enhance customer interaction and improve service speed at drive-thrus.
Amazon positions Alexa as main shopping assistant after blocking Muse
Amazon is pushing its own AI assistant, Alexa, over Meta's Muse to maintain control over customer interactions and protect its advertising revenue from external competition.
Anil Menon, Joshua Kutryk install 7th ISS roll-out solar array
Nasa astronauts Anil Menon and Joshua Kutryk completed a seven-hour spacewalk, installing the seventh roll-out solar array on the ISS during the 100th US spacewalk.
Apple launches HomePod mini 2 in India supporting Siri AI
Apple's HomePod mini 2, priced at Rs. 18,900, is now available in India with Siri AI support arriving through a future update.
Elon Musk introduces Neuralink's telepathy device enabling thought chat
Elon Musk revealed Neuralink's potential to restore movement in paralyzed individuals by rerouting brain signals to limbs, aiming for future breakthroughs.
ISRO to launch NVS-03 satellite tonight from Sriharikota using GSLV-F18
ISRO is set to launch the NVS-03 satellite using the GSLV-F18 rocket, enhancing India's NavIC navigation system and strategic autonomy.
FCC to vote November 19 on banning Chinese telecoms' access
The United States plans to block Chinese telecom giants from accessing American phone numbers, citing national security risks and concerns over scam-related robocalls.
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.
IIT Delhi opens online agritech certificate applications until Feb 23
IIT Delhi has opened applications for its six-month online Agritech certificate programme, with the deadline to apply set for February 23, 2027.
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.
Former Anthropic employee Thariq Shihipar warns AI agents enable escapism
Ex-Anthropic engineer Thariq Shihipar suggests that frequent use of AI agents might be a coping mechanism to avoid other life issues, likening it to a form of mania.
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.
AI helps Indian e-commerce spot fake orders during festive rush
E-commerce firms are leveraging AI to detect fake orders and prevent fraudulent refunds during the festive shopping surge, ensuring customer protection without delivery delays.
Reddit will require logins for most content, Steve Huffman says
Reddit plans to mandate sign-ins for most content as Google’s AI search features reduce referral traffic, impacting daily active users and threatening advertising 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.
Google Gemini Notebook adds free textbooks in US and India
Google's Gemini Notebook now offers students free access to hundreds of textbooks from U.S. and Indian publishers, enhancing learning with personalized study tools.
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.
WhatsApp rolls out 4 features to reduce group chat chaos
WhatsApp has introduced four new features to enhance group chats, including permanent message pinning and expanded message history sharing for improved conversation management.
Anthropic's Claude adds self-assessment feature scanning conversations since June 2026
Anthropic's AI model, Claude, features a new self-assessment tool that silently evaluates conversations for misuse, flagging potential indecent behavior for review.
Japan faces surge of AI-powered cyberattacks on energy and forex
Japan is experiencing a surge in AI-driven cyberattacks, with numerous companies and government websites reporting data breaches and unauthorised access incidents.
OpenAI launches monitoring system spotting threats over 30 hours early
OpenAI has upgraded its AI safety monitoring infrastructure, claiming it could have detected the Hugging Face security breach 30 hours earlier, allowing time for intervention.
IISER Pune, NCRA find 1st radio galaxy with 4 cycles
Scientists from IISER Pune and NCRA-TIFR discovered a radio galaxy with four distinct episodes of supermassive black hole activity, offering new cosmic insights.
Google updates Gemini Android with blurred overlay and file tools
The Gemini app's latest update introduces a new overlay design with a heavy blur effect and enhances file generation capabilities across all Android devices.
Peptris uses AI and licenses Duchenne muscular dystrophy candidate
Peptris Technologies, founded in 2019, leverages AI to accelerate drug discovery for hard-to-treat diseases, aiming to address significant unmet medical needs globally.
Google's Android 17 QPR3 Beta 3 restores app lock
Google's Android 17 QPR3 Beta 3 reintroduces the app lock feature, enhancing security by allowing users to protect sensitive apps from unauthorized access.
Baku high school student Banu Ibrahimova's robot removed 90.2% thiocyanate
Banu Ibrahimova, a student from Baku, Azerbaijan, developed an AI-controlled floating robot that uses UV light to remove up to 90.2% of pollutants from model wastewater.
FDA approves Zanvastro, 1st drug directly targeting Alexander disease
The FDA has approved Zanvastro, the first drug to directly target Alexander disease, a rare and often fatal neurological disorder affecting less than one in a million people.
Reid Wiseman named JPL deputy director and Caltech associate VP
Reid Wiseman, former Artemis II commander, has been appointed as the deputy director of NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory, starting November 30.
Google releases Android 17 QPR3 beta 3, 26 Pixel fixes
Google has released Android 17 QPR3 Beta 3, addressing 26 issues on Pixel devices, including display glitches and app crashes. The update is available for various Pixel models.
Reddit to require logins to browse, rollout starts outside US.
Reddit plans to transition to a "logged-in-only" model, requiring users to have accounts for access. This change aims to enhance user experience and improve ad targeting.
Sierra Club says US data centers could raise emissions 42%
Data centers' rising electricity demand may increase US power sector CO2 emissions by 42% by 2030, potentially erasing 15 years of climate progress.
Google's Gemini chatbot now creates and edits files in app
Google Gemini now allows users to generate and edit Google Docs files directly within the app, enhancing productivity by eliminating the need to switch between different platforms.
Google update aims to stop 'Sorry, I didn't understand' replies
Google's latest Gemini for Home update addresses a bug causing speakers to randomly say “Sorry, I didn’t understand,” enhancing user experience with more reliable functionality.
Teghaza 001 meteorite reveals 4.1 billion-year Mars water evidence
A meteorite discovered in Mali's Sahara Desert, named Teghaza 001, is estimated to be 4.1 billion years old, providing evidence of ancient water interactions on Mars.
Perplexity uses LLMs to deliver quick accurate web answers
Perplexity's AI initially gained traction through users searching their social media profiles, leading to amusing inaccuracies that sparked widespread online sharing.
Meta launches Style Sketch to build virtual closets from photos
Meta has discreetly introduced Style Sketch, an AI-powered fashion app that helps users create outfit ideas using their existing wardrobe and Instagram photos.
Janak Vasisht wins $6,000 at Regeneron fair for AI blades
Janak Vasisht, a student from Virginia, won $6,000 at the 2026 Regeneron ISEF for using AI to optimise wind turbine blades, potentially generating 2,236 MWh more energy annually.
Artemis III astronauts visit Oval Office, meet President Trump
NASA's Artemis III astronauts visited President Donald Trump at the White House, as they prepare for their crucial 2027 moon lander test flight.
Google releases 7 updates to Home and Nest speakers' audio
Google has announced seven new updates for its Home and Nest speakers, enhancing Bluetooth functionality, audio quality, and local device discovery.
Google updates Chromecast 4K and Nest Wifi Pro firmware
Google has released new firmware updates for the Chromecast with Google TV and Nest Wifi Pro, enhancing connectivity, media streaming, display performance, and network stability.
NASA's Anil Menon undertakes 4th spacewalk, marks 100th US spacewalk
Anil Menon, a NASA astronaut with a diverse background in medicine and aerospace, is on his fourth spacewalk, ranking behind Sunita Williams among Indian-origin astronauts.
Berkeley researchers find brain toggles about 15 times per 2nd
Our brains may alternate between conscious and unconscious states 15 times per second, selectively filtering stimuli to create a seamless perception of reality.
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.