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Jessica Watkins to command Crew-13 to ISS October 1, 2026
Jessica Watkins, a geologist-turned-astronaut, will command NASA’s SpaceX Crew-13 mission, marking her second spaceflight and first time leading a mission.
Apple $250 million fund to settle iPhone 16 Siri delays
Apple has initiated the claims process for a $250 million class-action settlement, allowing eligible US iPhone owners to seek compensation for delayed Siri upgrades.
Meta unveils Ray-Ban Meta Audio glasses and Muse AI keychain
Meta introduced camera-free Ray-Ban Audio glasses and a Muse AI keychain, emphasizing AI integration in everyday life through fashion and interactive technology.
IIT Madras SGBC digitizes donated brains producing nearly 1.5PB each
IIT Madras is pioneering brain mapping by integrating neuroscience, engineering, and advanced imaging at the Sudha Gopalakrishnan Brain Centre to understand neurological diseases.
YouTube adds shopping companion to its AI search feature
YouTube has announced its plan to enhance the "Ask YouTube" feature with a shopping companion.
Apple preparing to launch Apple Pay in India October 2026
Apple is reportedly set to launch Apple Pay in India next month and has begun hiring for a Business Development Manager to expand its payment services in the region.
Google upgrades Gemini with Airtable, Adobe, Peloton and SeatGeek integrations
Google's Gemini now integrates with Adobe, Airtable, Peloton, and SeatGeek, enabling users to complete tasks directly within the AI chatbot without switching apps.
OpenAI breached Australia's Medicare, Gemini intrusions prompt experts' slowdown calls
In recent months, rogue AI agents have breached multiple systems, including government and corporate networks, raising significant concerns about AI security and control.
NASA advances Prima to Phase B with conditional $1.2B cap
Nasa has announced the $1.2 billion Prima Telescope, designed to explore far-infrared wavelengths and study the formation of planets, stars, and galaxies.
YouTube unveils AI tools in Studio for creators and viewers
YouTube introduced new AI-powered creator tools and expanded shopping features at its annual Made on YouTube event in New York City.
Anthropic's Claude AI uncovers Crispr-like enzyme in wet lab milestone
Anthropic's AI, Claude, has autonomously discovered a new enzyme system in bacteriophages, drawing comparisons to the gene-editing tool Crispr as the company prepares to go public.
Sergiu Pasca's team grows human brain tissue in newborn mice
Stanford researchers have developed a method to grow human brain tissue inside genetically engineered mice, potentially advancing the study of complex brain diseases.
Secret Meta smart glasses recording of Shubnam raises privacy questions
Smart glasses are rapidly expanding in India, raising significant privacy concerns due to their potential for covert recording and the spread of non-consensual content.
OpenAI adds voice to ChatGPT mobile app, expands work tab
OpenAI introduces voice-based agentic features to its mobile app, enabling Plus and Pro users to perform tasks like drafting documents and summarizing emails on the go.
Scientists find 37-mile rock in Dewar suggesting lunar magnetic field
A newly discovered magnetized rock in the Dewar region suggests the Moon once had a magnetic field, potentially resolving long-standing debates about its ancient dynamo.
IIT Gandhinagar duo place 2nd at Intel Cup with TrustGate
Two IIT Gandhinagar undergraduates developed "TrustGate," an AI-based system to detect cyber attacks on critical infrastructure, winning second prize at the Intel Cup 2026.
NASA's Chandra finds 84 hypersoft X-ray sources in galaxies
NASA’s Chandra X-ray Observatory has identified 84 enigmatic objects in the Pinwheel Galaxy, emitting low-energy X-rays and intense ultraviolet radiation.
Meta's Ray-Ban (Gen 3) brings new styles and audio upgrades
Meta has launched the third generation of its smart glasses, the Meta Ray-Ban (Gen 3).
ChatGPT gets voice tools for handling more tasks on mobile
OpenAI is bringing voice-based agentic features to its ChatGPT mobile app.
Microsoft's new Surface Mouse gets Copilot button, haptic feedback
Microsoft has announced the second generation of its Surface Mouse, set to hit the market on October 13.
Google's new AI models can create voices from text prompts
Google has launched two advanced text-to-speech (TTS) models, Gemini 3.8 Flash TTS and Gemini 3.8 Flash-Lite TTS, on its cloud platform.
Meta is going all-in on Muse just weeks after launch
Meta is doubling down on its personal AI agent, Muse, with a series of new features and integrations.
Meet Muse Charm: Meta's Tamagotchi-like wearable for interacting with AI
Meta has unveiled its latest innovation, the Muse Charm, a Tamagotchi-like wearable device.
Microsoft Surface Pro, Surface Laptop debut with Snapdragon X2 Plus
Microsoft has unveiled the refreshed versions of its Surface Pro and Surface Laptop, both of which are getting Qualcomm's latest Snapdragon X2 Plus chips.
Anthropic says its biology lab has made a breakthrough
Anthropic, the leading artificial intelligence (AI) company, has announced a major discovery from its newly established biology lab in the Bay Area.
Meta lets smart glasses users say no to AI training
Meta is giving users the option to opt out of their "visual data" being used for artificial intelligence (AI) training. The move comes amid growing privacy concerns over its AI glasses.
Meta introduces holographic avatars
Meta has unveiled new holographic avatars at the company's Connect 2026 event earlier today.
Meta returns to VR with $1,299 glasses and new integrations
Meta has announced its latest venture into the virtual reality (VR) space, the Meta VR Glasses. The new device is much lighter than its predecessor, the Meta Quest 3.
OpenAI agents hacked Australian government website, reveals PM Anthony Albanese
An artificial intelligence (AI) agent developed by OpenAI successfully breached an Australian government website, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has revealed.
Meta finally unveils camera-free AI glasses
Meta has unveiled its first pair of camera-free AI glasses, the Ray-Ban Meta Audio.
We finally know how to ensure power supply on Moon
A group of six students from the New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT) has won a $15,000 (around ₹14.3 lakh) prize from NASA.
Super El Niño could cause 451,000 deaths in 6 months
The developing El Niño phenomenon could result in an additional 451,000 deaths from extreme heat between September 2026 and February 2027, a new report by the Climate Impact Lab has estimated.
X's new feature allows calls without sharing phone numbers
XChat, the messaging platform owned by Elon Musk, has launched a new feature called 'X Numbers.'
These companies might make Modi government's agentic AI platform
The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) has shortlisted two companies, CoRover and Kyndryl Solutions, for a government-wide agentic artificial intelligence (AI) platform.
Snapdragon's new 8 Elite mobile chips are all about AI
Qualcomm has unveiled two new flagship smartphone processors, the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6.
Discord is now verifying ages of its users
Discord, the community messaging platform, has started implementing age verification measures for all users.
Anthropic's latest move will help doctors in low income countries
Artificial intelligence (AI) firm Anthropic has teamed up with OpenEvidence, a platform that offers access to medical knowledge, to provide AI-powered clinical decision support.
Boeing's latest military project is a challenge to Starlink
Boeing's drone subsidiary, Insitu, and aviation Wi-Fi provider Gogo have successfully tested a military drone using satellite communications.
Meta just patched a security vulnerability in Muse AI agent
Meta has released a patch for its Muse macOS app, after the discovery of a critical security vulnerability.
Apple showing persistent ads on iPhones, and users are unhappy
Apple's recent move to include ads in its operating system has not gone down well with users.
FBI suffers massive data breach
The notorious hacking group, ShinyHunters, has claimed responsibility for a major data breach of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI).
Anthropic's Opus 5.5 is here
Anthropic has launched its latest AI model, Opus 5.5, which sets a new benchmark in coding and knowledge work performance.
OpenAI launches cheaper GPT-6 Sol, Luna
OpenAI has expanded its GPT-6 family with the launch of improved versions of its smaller models, Sol and Luna.
Apple announces its first-ever live music venue in London
Apple is all set to open its first-ever live music venue, the Apple Music Hall, in the UK.
US adults are drinking less alcohol than before
For the first time since the COVID-19 pandemic, alcohol consumption among US adults has declined, a new study has found.
DRDO's new laser weapon can destroy drones 5km away
The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has developed a new high-energy laser system to counter drone swarms and surveillance sensors.
Why OpenAI, Sam Altman have been sued by British Columbia
The Canadian province of British Columbia has filed a lawsuit against OpenAI and its CEO Sam Altman.
Will Earth lose its ability to support life?
A recent report by a group of 60 scientists has revealed that Earth's planetary life support systems are in their worst state ever.
Xiaomi's MiMo V2.6 Pro becomes top open-weight AI model
Xiaomi, a leading Chinese electric vehicle and consumer electronics maker, has launched the latest version of its MiMo language models.
AI spending could hit $1T next year: JPMorgan's Jamie Dimon
JPMorgan Chase's CEO Jamie Dimon has predicted that investment in the hyperscaler ecosystem could reach a whopping $1 trillion by next year.
Apple's iPhone may soon lock itself if snatched
Apple is working on a new security feature for iPhones, aimed at preventing snatch-and-grab thefts.
Vivo flagship brings 17-stop dynamic range to smartphone cameras
Vivo has launched its latest flagship smartphone, the X500 Pro Max, in China.
This is the world's first supercritical CO2-molten salt power plant
China has started construction of the world's first utility-scale combined supercritical carbon dioxide (CO2) power generation and molten salt energy storage project.
China's mission to Jupiter one step closer to reality
Chinese researchers have successfully tested a new deep-space navigation technique, Stellar Aberration Navigation.
China might ban 'intimate' AI companions for minors
China's top internet regulator has proposed new rules to protect minors from the potential dangers of artificial intelligence (AI) companions.
OpenAI sets up advisory group to address mathematicians' concerns
OpenAI has announced the formation of an independent advisory group, the Advisory Group on Mathematics and Artificial Intelligence.
ISRO, ESA expand space partnership to 2032
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) and the European Space Agency (ESA) have extended their cooperation agreement until January 8, 2032.
UN calls for AI safeguards as risks grow
The United Nations has called for urgent action to address the risks posed by advanced artificial intelligence (AI).
X will tell users when governments reduce their posts' reach
Social media platform X has introduced a new feature to enhance transparency about its visibility practices.
Apple offers $95 to iPhone users over delayed AI
Apple has agreed to a $259 million class-action settlement in a US lawsuit over allegations of misleading advertising related to its AI and Siri features.
OpenAI urges US to set global safety standards for AI
OpenAI has called on the United States to take the lead in creating international safety standards for advanced artificial intelligence (AI) systems.
Alibaba introduces China's most powerful AI chip
Alibaba has unveiled its latest Zhenwu V900 accelerator, which it claims to be China's most powerful artificial intelligence (AI) chip.
SpaceXAI launches Grok 4.7, its most powerful coding model
Elon Musk's SpaceXAI (formerly known as xAI) has launched its latest and most powerful coding model, Grok 4.7.
Googlebooks are here as a companion for your Android phone
Google has officially introduced a new category of personal computers, known as "Googlebooks," powered by the company's Googlebook OS.
Modi government might revamp India's weather forecasting system for ₹10,000cr
The Indian government is planning a massive ₹10,000 crore investment to modernize the country's weather forecasting system, as per Mint.
MIT's new robotic lab runs experiments on its own
Researchers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) have created a robotic laboratory capable of independently building, aligning, and running optics experiments.
India-made KAL attack drone, with 1,000km range, tested successfully
Noida-based firm IG Defence has successfully conducted a flight test of its KAL long-range one-way attack drone at the Pokhran range in Rajasthan.
WhatsApp now lets you bookmark your favorite status music
WhatsApp is introducing a new feature that allows users to bookmark their favorite music tracks in the status update editor.
Amazon blocks Meta's Muse AI agent from shopping for users
Amazon has blocked Meta's Muse AI agent from making purchases on its platform on behalf of users.
Apple reveals how iPhone Duo's hinge, display was engineered
Apple's first-ever foldable smartphone, the iPhone Duo, will be available for purchase starting October 23.
Irish regulator fines Google $460M over location data processing
Ireland's Data Protection Commission (DPC) has slapped a €403 million ($463 million) fine on Google.
Meet 3 Indian researchers who hacked OpenAI using Claude
Three Indian-origin researchers, Harsh Jaiswal, Mohan Pedhapati, and Rahul Maini, have made headlines after successfully hacking into OpenAI using Anthropic's Claude.
Flipkart teases big price-cut on Samsung S25, S25 FE
Flipkart has teased the prices of the upcoming Samsung Galaxy S25 and Galaxy S25 FE smartphones.
Biohacker Bryan Johnson shares 5-part protocol that helps improve sleep
Longevity expert Bryan Johnson, who is also an entrepreneur and author, has revealed a five-part protocol that helped him achieve a perfect sleep score for eight months.
Croma deal: Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max available for ₹1.4L
Croma, a leading electronics retailer in India, has announced special offers on the recently launched iPhone 18 Pro series.
Samsung reveals One UI 9 rollout timeline for Galaxy phones
Samsung has started rolling out its latest software update, One UI 9, for a range of Galaxy devices.
India targets 50 rocket launches/year by 2030. Can ISRO deliver?
India has set an ambitious goal of launching 50 rockets a year by 2030.
US proposes AI safety notification system ahead of Trump-Xi meet
Ahead of the upcoming summit between US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping, US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has proposed a new artificial intelligence (AI) safety notification system.
We finally know which stars turn into black holes
A recent study has revealed that the way neutrinos oscillate between different types could help determine which stars explode as supernovas and which collapse into black holes.
Don't cite China's progress to forgo regulations: Microsoft's AI chief
Mustafa Suleyman, Microsoft's AI chief, has said that China's advancements in artificial intelligence (AI) shouldn't be used as an excuse to avoid regulating the technology.
Camera-free glasses to price hikes: Announcements expected at Meta Connect
Meta is gearing up to host its annual Connect event on September 23 and 24. The tech giant is expected to unveil a range of new devices, especially smart glasses.
'Doomsday narratives': Jensen Huang denies AI will kill us all
NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang has dismissed fears that artificial intelligence (AI) could lead to humanity's extinction by the end of this decade.
Why data centers worth $68B are on hold in US
The United States is witnessing a growing opposition to data centers, with 45 projects worth $68 billion blocked or delayed by local resistance between April and June this year.
Microsoft opens cloud region in Hyderabad, 4th in the country
Microsoft has launched its new cloud region in India, located in Hyderabad.