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iPhone 18 Pro, Pro Max pre-orders now open in India
Apple has opened pre-orders for its iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max in India today. The devices will be available from September 18 onward.
Meta adjusts AI after bot questioned woman about her daughters
Meta has announced plans to change the prompts suggested by its AI chatbot.
China rejects Anthropic's claims of AI labs extracting Claude data
China has denied the allegations made by US-based artificial intelligence (AI) company Anthropic.
OpenAI agents accessed RubyGems months before targeting Hugging Face
OpenAI has confirmed that its artificial intelligence (AI) agents used the RubyGems platform to access the internet to carry out benign tasks and retrieve public information in May.
Meta sued for using photos to train AI, facial recognition
Meta is facing a class-action lawsuit for allegedly using users' photos without consent.
White House calls Truth Social world's top platform, data disagrees
The White House has declared Truth Social, the social media platform owned by Donald Trump, as the "most powerful and popular social media platform in the world."
Bank of Baroda launches bob World 2.0 in Mumbai
Bank of Baroda unveiled bob World 2.0, an AI-powered mobile banking platform with voice-enabled banking and hyper-personalised features, at the Global Fintech Fest 2026 in Mumbai.
Scientists find Langhovde Glacier in East Antarctica sliding 20% faster
Scientists drilled deep into Langhovde Glacier in East Antarctica and discovered that surface meltwater reaching the glacier bed can increase its movement speed by up to 20%.
First adult T-rex footprints found in this US state
A team of scientists has made a groundbreaking discovery by unearthing the first known series of adult Tyrannosaurus rex footprints in North Dakota, US.
Chinese scientists just made hydrogen fuel cells 4x stronger
Chinese scientists have made a major breakthrough in hydrogen fuel cell technology, increasing its power output by four times.
Is record rain in California linked to Tibetan Plateau heat?
A new study has established a link between abnormally high temperatures on the Tibetan Plateau and record-breaking rainstorms in California.
PhonePe partners with Visa to launch 3 cardless payment methods
PhonePe and Visa have partnered to introduce cardless payment features, enabling seamless online, offline, and international transactions for Indian users and small merchants.
Russian developers used Claude to create kamikaze drone software: Anthropic
A small group of Russian developers has reportedly used an AI chatbot, Claude, to create software for autonomous "kamikaze" attack drones.
Researchers discover new caecilian species Gegeneophis chandgadi in Kolhapur's Chandgad
Scientists have identified Gegeneophis chandgadi, a new legless amphibian species, in Maharashtra's Chandgad region, highlighting the rich biodiversity of the Western Ghats.
UK rejects calls for 'kill switch' to stop rogue AI
The UK government has dismissed a proposal for a so-called "kill switch" to prevent dangerous attacks by rogue artificial intelligence (AI).
Apple website down ahead of iPhone 18 Pro/Max pre-orders
Apple's online store went offline hours before pre-orders for the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max, priced at ₹1,64,900 and ₹1,79,900 respectively, were set to begin.
China's Foreign Ministry firmly denies Anthropic's Claude misuse claims
China has dismissed claims by Anthropic that its AI labs extracted responses from Claude models for training, asserting the accusations distort facts and lack evidence.
Why AI labs and mathematicians are increasingly at odds
A group of 25 top mathematicians has accused artificial intelligence (AI) laboratories of endangering their intellectual work. The accusation comes as these labs compete to solve famous math problems.
Top AI researchers warn systems could kill humanity this decade
AI agents are evolving to operate with minimal human oversight, showcasing behaviors like deception and reward hacking, sparking concerns about their control and safety.
Cochin International Airport unveils robot at Kalangan to assist travelers
Cochin International Airport has launched a passenger assistance robot to provide directions, real-time flight updates, and showcase Kerala's cultural heritage.
Meta sued over NameTag using Facebook and Instagram photos
Meta faces a lawsuit for allegedly using Facebook and Instagram photos without consent to train AI models and develop facial recognition for its smart glasses, NameTag.
MSI launches Cyborg 15 Max in India with RTX 50-series
MSI has introduced the Cyborg 15 Max gaming laptops in India, featuring RTX 50 series GPUs, Intel processors, a 144Hz display, and prices starting at Rs 1,59,990.
Apple reportedly has 8 more products planned for 2026
Apple is rumored to have eight more products lined up for announcement this year, following the recent launch of the iPhone Duo, iPhone 18 Pro models, smartwatches, and new AirPods.
iPhone Duo pre-orders begin October 16: Check availability, trade-in offers
Apple has officially launched its first-ever foldable smartphone, the iPhone Duo, at its September 2026 event.
Bureau report finds $442 billion in global fraud losses
Global fraud losses soared to $442 billion in 2025, driven by AI advancements that have made sophisticated fraud techniques cheaper and easier to execute.
Jacob Coxon, Joe Benton quit, raise alarm about fast AI
Jacob Coxon and Joe Benton, former Anthropic researchers, have left the company citing concerns over AI risks and are advocating for transparency and responsible development.
California governor signs sweeping new laws to protect kids online
California Governor Gavin Newsom has signed a series of groundbreaking laws aimed at safeguarding the state's youth from potentially harmful tech applications.
How Sarvam AI's 'core intelligence factory' helps banking sector
Sarvam AI, a leading player in the field of applied artificial intelligence (AI), has unveiled its latest offering: the "core intelligence factory."
Is the Great Pyramid of Giza hiding a secret code?
The Great Pyramid of Giza, a 4,500-year-old structure, could hold a secret code that reveals its true purpose.
Roblox has made it easier for you to build games
At its annual Roblox Developer Conference (RDC), the popular gaming platform unveiled a series of new features.
Samsung says Tim Cook just bought a Galaxy Z Fold8
Samsung has released a new advertisement featuring "Tim Cook from Palmerston North," a lookalike of Apple's former CEO, Tim Cook.
Y Combinator CEO Tan tells OpenAI and Anthropic 'do nothing'
Y Combinator CEO Garry Tan advises OpenAI and Anthropic to avoid action against alleged Chinese model copying, urging focus on balanced AI regulation.
PISA 2025: frequent AI drafting tied to lower science scores
A global study of 760,000 students reveals that frequent reliance on AI tools for schoolwork may hinder learning outcomes, while strategic use can enhance educational benefits.
Joe Benton and Jacob Coxon quit Anthropic's AI safety team
Joe Benton, a former Anthropic safety researcher, has resigned, warning that the rapid AI race could lead to uncontrollable systems smarter than humans, endangering humanity.
Russian developers used Claude to build autonomous drone swarm
Russian developers used Anthropic's Claude AI to create autonomous kamikaze drone software targeting Ukraine, bypassing geographic blocks, according to an Anthropic report.
IIT Madras's Bodhan AI and AI4Bharat launch 4 Indic models
Bodhan AI, in collaboration with AI4Bharat, has introduced open-weight foundational models for speech recognition, translation, OCR, and text-to-speech in Indic languages.
Roblox lets creators publish standalone games on mobile, PC, consoles
Roblox will soon allow creators to transform their games into standalone apps for mobile, PC, and consoles, expanding their reach beyond the platform's flagship app.
Apple Watch Series 12 and Ultra 4 raise privacy concerns
Apple's Series 12 and Ultra 4 watches introduce AI-driven features like Live Rewind, sparking privacy debates as experts question their compliance with state eavesdropping laws.
Type Ia supernova SN 2026aaiv discovered in NGC 7331
A rare Type Ia supernova, SN 2026aaiv, is brightening in galaxy NGC 7331, offering astrophotographers a fleeting chance to capture this cosmic event.
AIIMS, IITs and DRDO team with Armed Forces Medical Services
India's premier institutions and AFMS are collaborating on advanced medical solutions for soldiers, focusing on AI diagnostics, trauma care, bionics, and battlefield innovations.
Roblox unveils upgraded AI build tool at developer conference
Roblox is enhancing game creation with AI-driven tools like "Build" and expanding access to games across platforms, including mobile, PC, consoles, and web browsers.
Rocket Lab launches mystery satellite on 'Happily Ever Faster' mission
Rocket Lab's Electron rocket successfully launched a secret commercial Earth-observing satellite to low Earth orbit, marking its 16th successful mission of 2026.
Google Health 5.08 drops Fitbit logins, requires Google account
Google Health 5.08 is rolling out on Android and iOS, requiring a Google Account as Fitbit account logins are no longer supported following the migration period's end.
Bharat innovates at Bharat Mandapam unveils 37 deep tech innovations
India is showcasing 37 cutting-edge deep-tech innovations at the Bharat Innovates Exposition on September 11-12, 2026, held alongside the BRICS summit at Bharat Mandapam in Delhi.
Meta's super-slim Phoenix VR headset revealed in fresh leak
Meta's next-generation virtual reality (VR) headset, codenamed Phoenix, has been leaked through visuals.
Flipkart Big Billion Days sale likely starts October 9
Flipkart is gearing up for its highly anticipated Big Billion Days sale in October.
GTA 6-themed PS5 controllers now available for pre-orders
Ahead of the highly-anticipated release of Grand Theft Auto VI (GTA 6) on November 19, Sony has announced pre-orders for two limited-edition DualSense wireless controllers.
Can GPT-6 Astra book train tickets? Video claims it can
A social media creator's recent experiment with OpenAI's GPT-6 Astra has gone viral.
Delhi man undergoing infertility test discovers he has uterus
A 26-year-old man in Delhi was found to have a uterus after undergoing infertility tests at RG Hospitals, Rajouri Garden.
Nothing could launch its $400 headphones later this month
Nothing, the tech company known for its innovative audio products, is reportedly gearing up to launch a new pair of headphones later this month.
AI agents can now shop for you on Flipkart
Super.money, a digital payments platform owned by Flipkart, is introducing artificial intelligence (AI) agents that will autonomously shop for products and buy gold.
SpaceX gears up for Starship's first orbital flight
SpaceX is gearing up for the 14th test flight of its Starship rocket system.
iPhone Handoff feature requires a $5 monthly fee for now
T-Mobile has announced that it will charge a monthly fee of $5 for its customers to use the new iPhone Handoff feature.
Apple explains how Siri Recap handles conversations it hears
Apple has introduced a new feature called 'Siri Recap' with its latest Apple Watch Series 12 and Ultra 4 models.
Instagram now lets you add tagged posts to main grid
Instagram has launched a new feature that lets users add tagged posts directly to their main profile grid.
Claude misused to develop biological weapons, Anthropic reveals
Anthropic, a leading artificial intelligence (AI) firm, has revealed that its AI model, Claude, was misused for "malicious activity" supporting the development of biological and conventional weapons.
Microsoft plans to triple AI data center capacity by 2032
Microsoft is planning a major expansion of its computing footprint over the next six years, Bloomberg reported.
Gemini app now available on Windows
Google has launched its Gemini desktop app for Windows, expanding the service's reach beyond macOS.
Apple's iPhone Duo could capture 25% of foldable market share
A recent report from TrendForce has predicted that Apple's newly launched iPhone Duo will capture a whopping 24.8% of the foldable smartphone market by the end of this year.
Houthis using Claude to develop missiles? Report flags weapons cell
Anthropic has flagged a Yemen-based weapons engineering cell that allegedly exploited its Claude AI model for missile guidance software development.
Meta's Muse climbs to 2nd spot on US App Store
Meta's new artificial intelligence (AI) app, Muse, has taken the US by storm.
Anthropic's Mythos 5 hates CAPTCHAs just like you
Anthropic's latest report on agentic misbehavior has revealed that its Mythos 5 model despises CAPTCHAs.
US begins testing electric air taxis in Texas
The Federal Aviation Administration(FAA) has approved a new program to test electric and autonomous aircraft in Texas.
Slack lets you build interactive tools just by describing them
Slack has announced a new feature called "Slackforce Surfaces" that is coming to Slack, enabling users to create interactive reports, polls, dashboards, presentations, microsites and other tools directly within a chat.
Apple says iPhone 18 Pro is slightly easier to repair
Apple has rated the repairability of its latest flagship models, the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max, slightly higher than their predecessors.
ChatGPT can now do junior bankers' work
OpenAI has launched a specialized version of its enterprise product, ChatGPT for Financial Services.
Anthropic blocks scientists using Claude for bioweapon research
Anthropic has flagged and stopped several scientists from using its AI models to develop potential biological weapons.
Chinese AI firms targeted Claude's key capabilities, Anthropic says
Anthropic has accused China-based artificial intelligence (AI) companies of conducting distillation attacks, a practice that has become more common in recent months.
OpenAI halts $200 Pro plan sign-ups amid surging Astra demand
OpenAI has temporarily suspended subscriptions for its $200-per-month Pro plan, owing to the high demand for its latest and most powerful model, Astra.
DeepSeek's new model brings frontier AI performance at ultra-low cost
DeepSeek has unveiled its latest artificial intelligence (AI) model, DeepSeek-V4.1-Flash, which is said to outperform some of the industry's leading models like OpenAI's GPT-5.6 Sol and Anthropic's Claude Opus 5.
Why iPhones just got much more expensive in India
Apple has sharply raised iPhone prices in India, with some older models now costing up to ₹65,000 more.
Cognition's new AI cuts coding costs while rivaling top models
Cognition has launched its new coding agent, SWE-2.
OpenAI considers slowing AI development amid safety concerns
OpenAI, the company behind ChatGPT, is considering slowing down its artificial intelligence (AI) development.
China, Iran used Claude AI to track dissidents, Anthropic says
Anthropic has uncovered several suspected state-backed operations using its AI models for surveillance.
OpenAI faces Senate probe over Hugging Face breach
A Republican-led Senate subcommittee is probing OpenAI's response to a July breach involving Hugging Face.
Bipartisan AI safety bill could be presented next week
A bipartisan artificial intelligence (AI) safety bill is gaining traction on Capitol Hill. It could be introduced as early as next week.
How to create 1980s-style photos using ChatGPT
The latest social media trend is the 1980s AI photo challenge, where users transform their modern selfies into vintage 80s-style photos.
Google's AI can predict cyclones better than conventional systems: Study
Google's WeatherNext artificial intelligence (AI) model has outperformed conventional systems in predicting cyclones, a study published in Nature has revealed.
Instagram CEO says algorithm-free feeds could hurt user experience
Instagram's CEO Adam Mosseri has warned that an algorithm-free world would lead to a worse user experience.
Anthropic's new tool explores AI's impact on the US economy
Anthropic, the company behind the popular Claude AI assistant, has developed an interactive tool to explore the potential effects of artificial intelligence (AI) on the US economy.
NVIDIA plans major AI data center expansion across Australia
NVIDIA has announced plans to significantly expand its data center computing capacity in Australia.
iPhone Duo is Apple's thinnest iPhone yet
Apple's latest foldable, the iPhone Duo, has been dubbed the "thinnest iPhone ever" by the tech giant.
Massachusetts joins US states tightening rules on data centers
Massachusetts has become the latest US state to impose a clean power mandate on data centers.
Google AI to help 300M Indian rooftops go solar
Google has announced five new sustainability and clean-energy initiatives in India.
OpenAI blocks competitors' ads in ChatGPT, impacting partners like Adobe
OpenAI has updated its advertising policies to prevent competitors in key generative artificial intelligence sectors from promoting their products within ChatGPT, according to The Information.
ISRO tests upgraded engine to boost LVM3 rocket's payload capacity
The Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) has successfully tested its CE20 cryogenic engine at an upgraded thrust of 220kN.
A20 Pro chip crushes Android rivals in Geekbench test
Apple's latest A20 Pro chip has made its debut on Geekbench, and the results are nothing short of impressive.
Facebook faces trial over alleged voter-targeting in 2016 US election
New Mexico has taken Facebook to trial over its role in the Cambridge Analytica scandal, which broke during the 2016 US presidential election.
OpenAI safety expert says uncontrolled AI could be catastrophic
Paul Christiano, a renowned AI safety researcher and OpenAI's new safety hire, has issued a dire warning about the potential dangers of superintelligent artificial intelligence (AI).
OpenAI reverses stance, calls for mandatory US AI safety rules
OpenAI, the artificial intelligence (AI) giant, has reversed its earlier stance on regulatory measures.
Motorola teases iPhone Duo-like wide foldable phone
Motorola has teased a new addition to its RAZR lineup, but this one isn't your typical flip phone.
Apple Watch can now listen to conversations and summarize them
At its latest event, Apple has unveiled a new feature for the Apple Watch Series 12 and Ultra 4.
Apple Health will tell how old your body really is
Apple has unveiled a revamped version of its Health app, alongside the new Apple Watch Series 12 and Ultra 4.
Dyson's $500 AI toothbrush hit by water-leak failures
Dyson's latest innovation, the CameraJet electric toothbrush, is facing some major issues.
Siri AI gains support for 5 new languages in October
Apple has announced plans to expand the language capabilities of its AI-powered digital assistant, Siri.