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Palmonas plans 55 more stores, Pallavi Mohadikar joint ET winner
Palmonas is expanding its offline store network to boost growth, while the IndiaAI Mission faces challenges due to GPU supply constraints and rising costs.
Meta's Muse AI and affordable models heat up AI competition
As AI agents like Meta's Muse gain popularity, demand for chips surges, yet software's role becomes increasingly pivotal in driving consumer adoption and market success.
TikTok suffered widespread lag in US Wednesday night, 2,679 complaints
Thousands of US-based TikTok users experienced severe lagging and glitches Wednesday night, with over 2,500 complaints logged on Down Detector.
Okanagan Specialty Fruits tests AI after Washington heat disrupted harvesting
AI models are revolutionizing agriculture by predicting ideal harvest dates, helping farmers optimize productivity and navigate challenges like fluctuating weather conditions.
Google releases Antigravity 2.0 for Googlebook OS on Play Store
Google's Antigravity platform, now available on Android, offers a native interface for Googlebooks, enhancing developer capabilities with its agent-first development tools.
University of Tokyo links human organoids to probe brain activity
Researchers at the University of Tokyo connected three brain organoids, observing their ability to distinguish signal sources through repeated electrical stimulation.
Google Home update improves 'Find My Phone' and voice commands
A new Google Home update improves the "Find My Phone" command on Gemini speakers and enhances smart home functionality with various device controller upgrades.
Google keeps Gemini 4 Argon restricted under phased safety approach
Google announced it will limit access to its powerful Gemini 4 Argon AI model, releasing it only to vetted cybersecurity experts to prevent potential misuse by hackers.
Google announces Gemini 4 Argon with 1 million output token limit
Google introduces Gemini 4 Argon, a new AI model designed for deep reasoning and complex workflows, featuring enhanced capabilities in coding, cybersecurity, and creative writing.
OpenAI unveils Decisions API at Dev Day using Luna model
OpenAI's new Decisions API, similar to TypeSafe's Jev, offers a fast and cost-effective solution for monitoring AI agents, potentially enhancing their reliability and security.
ESA warns Earth's orbit crowding, casualty risk doubled since 2020
Experts warn that the risk of casualties from falling space debris is increasing due to rising orbital traffic and uncontrolled reentries, according to ESA's 2026 report.
Polymarket adds US deposit limits, self-exclusion and Birches Health partnership
Polymarket has launched features like deposit limits and lock-outs to help users manage compulsive trading, alongside partnerships for mental health support.
Google relaunches Pixel referrals with 10% US Google Store discount
The Google Store has relaunched its referral program, offering a 10% discount on Pixel 11 purchases and $50 in store credit for referrers.
Dyson reveals why its $500 AI toothbrush failed
Dyson has blamed a manufacturing defect for the troubled launch of its $499 CameraJet toothbrush.
Orionid meteor shower begins on October 2: How to watch
The Orionid meteor shower, one of the most popular celestial events of the year, is set to grace our skies from October 2 to November 7.
Meta launches Forum, a Reddit-like app for Facebook Groups
Meta has launched a new app called Forum, specifically designed for users of Facebook Groups.
NASA Crew-13 completes 'dry dress rehearsal': What is it?
NASA's SpaceX Crew-13 mission is one step closer to its planned October 1 launch.
Just 16% of Indian IT professionals have AI skills: Report
A recent report by TeamLease Digital has revealed that only one in six Indian IT professionals possesses artificial intelligence (AI) skills.
These Chinese AI models told researchers how to assassinate people
Moonshot, a Chinese artificial intelligence (AI) developer, is conducting an internal review after two of its popular models were manipulated into providing information on how to create biological weapons and carry out assassinations.
Can fungi make music? This museum show makes it real
The Royal Albert Memorial Museum and Art Gallery (RAMM) in Exeter, England, is hosting a unique contemporary art show titled "Living Labyrinths."
We are running out of time to restore forests: UN
The United Nations has issued a stark warning about the urgent need to restore global forests.
Antarctica's winter sea ice at its third-lowest level ever
Antarctica's winter sea ice has reached its third-lowest level on record, scientists have confirmed.
World's oceans absorbed record 23 zettajoules of heat last year
The world's oceans absorbed a staggering 23 zettajoules of heat in 2025, a new report has revealed.
US government now has its own AI chatbot
The US government has launched an official AI chatbot, America.gov, to help citizens navigate information and services from federal agencies.
Apple's latest update fixes key iPhone 18 Pro bugs
Apple has released iOS 27.0.1 update, primarily aimed at fixing bugs that have been plaguing the new iPhone 18 Pro models.
Google Pixel 11a revealed in leaked renders
The first look at Google's upcoming mid-range smartphone, the Pixel 11a, has been revealed through leaked renders by OnLeaks.
OpenAI faces lawsuit over AI agents hacking Hugging Face
OpenAI has been slapped with a lawsuit for allegedly breaching the open-source AI platform Hugging Face.
New obesity drug delivers 30% weight loss in human trials
A late-stage clinical trial has shown that retatrutide, a next-generation obesity drug, is highly effective in helping patients lose weight.
Meta's Muse gave a stranger a YouTuber's home address
In a major privacy blunder, Meta's Muse AI has accidentally leaked the home address of tech YouTuber Matt Robb.
Why Donald Trump called Google CEO Sundar Pichai a 'monster'
During a White House meeting with top artificial intelligence (AI) executives, US President Donald Trump called Google CEO Sundar Pichai a "monster."
Rogue black holes could reveal secrets of ancient galaxies
New research suggests that rogue black holes, or those that have broken away from their cosmic homes, may carry the histories of the galaxies they escape.
Alien life might exist on planets hotter than Earth
A groundbreaking discovery of a multi-celled extremophile, dubbed the "fire amoeba," has been made in the hot springs of Lassen Volcanic National Park, California.
This cold lava planet might resemble our early Earth
Astronomers have discovered a new planet, a lava world that is also cold.
Did Elon Musk buy 'dot.com' domain to troll OpenAI?
OpenAI unveiled a new product called Dots yesterday, an always-on AI agent with a bubbly and blobby avatar.
Musk's Grokipedia resumes updates after months-long hiatus
After a long hiatus, Grokipedia, the AI-powered online encyclopedia from SpaceXAI, has started updating its articles again.
Anthropic warns China's GLM-5.3 model can build cyber exploits autonomously
Anthropic has warned that GLM-5.3, the latest open-weight AI model from China's Zhipu AI, can autonomously develop sophisticated cyber exploits while offering relatively weak safeguards against misuse.
OpenAI won't go public until models are safer: Sam Altman
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has said the company won't go public until it can make better promises about model safety.
Trump rebrands 'AI' to 'superintelligence'
US President Donald Trump has announced a new name for artificial intelligence (AI): "superintelligence."
DeepSeek and Huawei team up to reduce reliance on NVIDIA
Chinese artificial intelligence (AI) firm DeepSeek has announced a partnership with Huawei Technologies.
OpenAI is turning ChatGPT into a new app marketplace
OpenAI has unveiled a series of updates at its recent Dev Day event, hinting at a major shift in the traditional app store model. The company is now using ChatGPT as a platform for launching apps.
ChatGPT Space lets teams work alongside AI agents
OpenAI has unveiled a new feature called ChatGPT Space, aimed at enhancing collaboration among teams.
OpenAI's top ChatGPT plan now costs $500 a month
OpenAI has announced a new subscription plan for its services, the 'Pro 500.''
OpenAI turns ChatGPT plugins into full-fledged apps
OpenAI has announced a major expansion of its ChatGPT capabilities, allowing developers to create their own app-like experiences within ChatGPT using plugin extensions.
OpenAI's Codex can now work across devices
OpenAI has announced a major upgrade to its software engineering agent, Codex at the company's DevDay event on Tuesday.
OpenAI's GPT-6.1 Sol nearly matches Astra at 80% lower cost
OpenAI has launched its latest artificial intelligence (AI) model, the GPT-6.1 Sol, at OpenAI's DevDay event on Tuesday.
OpenAI launches 'dot,' its always-on AI agent
OpenAI has introduced a new feature called 'dot' in its ChatGPT platform. It is an always-on agent powered by GPT-6 Astra.
Nothing takes on Sony, Bose with new $399 'Pro' headphones
Nothing has launched its first-ever "Pro" wireless headphones, the Headphone 1 Pro. Priced at $399, these are touted as the company's "most advanced headphones" yet.
OpenAI apologizes to Australia over cyberattack on government websites
OpenAI has issued an apology to Australians after a cyberattack on Medicare.
WhatsApp now lets you create groups from poll results
WhatsApp has introduced a new feature that allows users to create groups based on specific poll options.
Jupiter-bound spacecraft receives a 12,606km/h speed boost from Earth
The European Space Agency's (ESA) Jupiter Icy Moons Explorer (JUICE) spacecraft has successfully completed its third gravity assist flyby.
Avoiding spam calls in India will become easier soon
The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has issued a new directive, mandating telecom operators to take action against pesky callers flagged by their artificial intelligence (AI)-based caller ID systems.
Apple may change its iPhone launch cycle from 2027
Apple is said to be considering a major shift in its iPhone launch schedule for 2027.
Boeing Starliner to fly uncrewed after Sunita Williams ordeal
Boeing's Starliner spacecraft is slated for an uncrewed test flight in 2027.