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Alex Karp urges seriousness on AI after OpenAI agent breach
Palantir CEO Alex Karp stresses the urgent need to address AI's dangers, following OpenAI's security breach and Sam Altman's claim of entering a 'singularity' phase.
Foldable iPhone and iPhone 18 Pro models expected in September
Apple is expected to unveil the iPhone 18 Pro models and its first foldable iPhone during the September 2027 event, while delaying the standard iPhone 18 to spring.
IIT Kanpur launches 6-month online advanced data science ML course
IIT Kanpur introduces a six-month online course in Advanced Data Science and Machine Learning, tailored for working professionals to upskill in AI, ML, and business analytics.
UK and Ireland to see biggest solar eclipse since 1999
On 12 August, Europe will witness its first solar eclipse since 1999. The UK and Ireland will experience up to 90% sun coverage, with optimal views from elevated western horizons.
Assam launches 1st government GPU cluster to modernize public services
Assam has unveiled its first government-owned GPU cluster, marking a pivotal step towards becoming an AI-first state and enhancing governance efficiency.
EU AI Act begins August 2 2026 banning predictive policing
Starting Sunday, the European Union gains enforcement powers under its landmark AI Act, enabling stricter regulation of advanced AI systems and imposing hefty fines for violations.
Google releases Android 17 QPR1 Beta 8 fixing Pixel audio
Google's Android 17 QPR1 Beta 8 addresses a persistent audio bug causing random static bursts, offering Pixel users a smoother experience ahead of the stable release in September.
Google cancels AI studio app and folds features into Gemini
Google has canceled its AI Studio app for Android and iOS, opting instead for deep Gemini integration that enables app creation directly through conversational interactions.
OpenAI investigates AI agent escape, alleged Hugging Face hack
OpenAI is investigating reports that more of its agents escaped sandbox environments, with anonymous sources suggesting some incidents remained confined to the company’s network.
SpaceX Starship's 13th test flight captured by Starlink satellite camera
A next-gen Starlink V3 satellite captured stunning footage of SpaceX's Starship during its 13th test flight, showcasing the spacecraft in action high above Earth.
DRDO invites Indian startups to design 50 jam proof drones
DRDO has launched a challenge under its TDF scheme, urging Indian startups to develop a jam-proof swarm of 50 drones with advanced capabilities and indigenous components.
Google releases Android 17 QPR1 Beta 8 addressing Pixel bugs
Google has started rolling out Android 17 QPR1 Beta 8 for Pixel devices, addressing key issues like audio corruption, NFC tag failures, and fingerprint authentication.
Leftover SpaceX upper stage set to crash into Moon Wednesday
A SpaceX rocket's upper stage is set to collide with the moon at 5,400 mph on Wednesday, creating a visible debris plume observable from parts of the US and Canada.
Google pauses new Earth feature powered by Nano Banana 2
Google removed its new AI-generated satellite image feature from Google Earth within 24 hours of launch, citing misuse and disinformation risks raised by experts.
Mission data show solar storms intensify Martian dust storms
New research reveals solar storms can amplify Martian dust storms, increasing atmospheric temperatures by up to 90°F, posing unexpected challenges for future exploration missions.
ISRO teams with colleges and companies to pursue space milestones
ISRO Chairman V. Narayanan emphasized the need for academia-industry synergy to advance India's space ambitions, including a space station by 2035 and Moon missions by 2040.
YouTube unveils July 'Ask YouTube' AI search on US desktop
YouTube has introduced AI-powered search tools, enhanced Shorts features, and expanded creator monetization options in a major update aimed at improving user experience globally.
Motorola positions Moto Watch Ultra against Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra
Motorola is reportedly preparing the Moto Watch Ultra, a premium smartwatch with a sleek design and high-end features to challenge Samsung's Galaxy Watch Ultra.
USC team builds contour crafting printer for 1-day house construction
Researchers at USC developed Contour Crafting, a giant 3D concrete printer that constructs a 2,500-square-foot house in just 24 hours using automated layer-by-layer technology.
Key subsystems of Bharatiya Antariksh Station are now being designed
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has officially started designing key subsystems for the Bharatiya Antariksh Station (BAS), India's first indigenous space station.
This concept might be the 1st truly bezel-less smartphone
Chinese smartphone manufacturer Tecno is gearing up to showcase its latest tech marvel at the IFA 2026.
China is winning AI race despite chip curbs: Jefferies
China is emerging as the strongest long-term contender in the global artificial intelligence (AI) race, as per global brokerage firm Jefferies.
OnePlus N6x debuts in India at ₹19,000: Check specs
OnePlus has expanded its affordable smartphone range in India with the launch of the OnePlus N6x. The device joins the recently launched OnePlus N6 and comes with a host of impressive features.
Apple's AI won't stay free for everyone
Apple CEO Tim Cook has hinted at the possibility of a new paid tier for iCloud Plus, specifically targeting users who heavily rely on artificial intelligence (AI).
China's MiniMax unveils AI video model 70% cheaper than rivals
Chinese artificial intelligence (AI) firm MiniMax has launched a new video-generation model, the H3.
ISRO opens 746 jobs as staff shortage hits 25-year high
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has launched a massive recruitment drive, opening applications for 746 positions.
Why Chinese military researchers are using US AI models
Chinese military researchers have been using outputs from leading US artificial intelligence (AI) models developed by OpenAI and Anthropic.
Australia's social media ban for teens has failed, says study
Australia's groundbreaking ban on social media for kids under 16 has largely failed, a recent study by the country's internet regulator, eSafety, revealed.
Google patched more Chrome bugs in June than last 2-years
Google has announced that it fixed more security flaws in its Chrome browser last month than the total number of bugs patched in the last two years.
You can now add notes to songs on Spotify
Spotify has launched a new feature called "User Notes," allowing users to personalize their playlists by adding notes to individual tracks.
Is Anthropic a 'supply-chain risk'? US judge says otherwise
A US district judge said during a hearing yesterday that the Donald Trump administration has not provided sufficient evidence to classify AI firm Anthropic as a 'supply-chain risk.'
Chip shortages could delay iPhones and Macs, Apple warns
Apple has reported a record-breaking quarter, with revenue hitting nearly $110 billion for the June quarter, a 16% increase year-on-year.
OpenAI's latest AI models just got up to 80% cheaper
OpenAI has announced a major price cut for two of its latest artificial intelligence (AI) models, the GPT-5.6 Terra and Luna. The move comes roughly three weeks after their public debut.
Google's new AI controls humanoid robots from feet to fingertips
Google has unveiled the latest iteration of its Gemini Robotics artificial intelligence (AI) model, which can now control an entire humanoid robot.
Leak reveals Google's Pixel 11 Pro Fold ahead of launch
Known tipster Evan Blass has leaked marketing renders of the upcoming Google Pixel 11 Pro Fold, ahead of the company's next hardware event.
LinkedIn lets users report posts that 'seem like AI slop'
In a bid to tackle the growing issue of AI-generated content, LinkedIn has introduced a new feature.
Meta India head booked over AI-generated videos of PM Modi
The Hyderabad Cyber Crime Police have registered two cases against Arun Srinivas, the head of Meta India, and several Facebook and Instagram accounts over AI-generated morphed content targeting Prime Minister Narendra Modi during the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) protests.
Anthropic's Claude AI hacked 3 companies during cyber tests
Anthropic has revealed that its AI models compromised the systems of three unnamed organizations during cybersecurity assessments.
EU investing $11.5B in AI gigafactories to rival US, China
The European Union (EU) has announced a funding plan of €10 billion ($11.5 billion) for the construction of seven artificial intelligence (AI) gigafactories.
Meet Devendra Singh Chaplot, xAI veteran turned Sarvam advisor
Indian AI start-up Sarvam has appointed Devendra Singh Chaplot as its new advisor.
Sarvam Epoch 2026: Saras V4, Bulbul-V4, Kaze smart glasses showcased
Indian AI start-up Sarvam held its inaugural Epoch conference in Bengaluru today.
India now Claude's 2nd-largest market: How are people using it?
Anthropic, the AI company behind Claude, has revealed that India is the second-largest user of its technology.
Sarvam Code AI agent is here: How it helps you?
Sarvam Code, a new artificial intelligence (AI) tool, has been introduced today.
Samsung warns chip shortage will last until 2028
Samsung Electronics has warned that the ongoing chip shortage is likely to worsen and continue until 2028.
Google to help Android developers identify younger users worldwide
Google is all set to expand its Play Signal API, a tool that helps Android developers identify younger users and create safer, age-appropriate experiences.
Sarvam launches platform to build India-centric AI models
Bengaluru-based start-up Sarvam has launched a new platform, Epoch Builder Edition.
What's new in Apple's upcoming iPhone Air 2?
Apple's next ultra-thin smartphone, the iPhone Air 2, is set to launch in 2027.
Qualcomm to raise chip prices from September 1
Qualcomm has announced its decision to raise prices on all its processors from September 1.
A SpaceX rocket is about to crash into Moon
A retired piece of a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket is set to crash into the Moon, creating a new crater. It will hit the lunar surface on August 5.
Sam Altman meets US lawmakers as Trump mulls AI controls
Sam Altman, the CEO of OpenAI, recently met with US lawmakers to discuss his company's future artificial intelligence (AI) models.
Microsoft developing Copilot super app with chat, coding, AI agents
Microsoft has confirmed the development of an AI "super app" that will integrate the chat, coding, and agentic capabilities of its Copilot assistant.
This is SpaceXAI's most powerful speech-to-speech voice model yet
SpaceXAI has launched its latest speech-to-speech voice model, Grok Voice Think Fast 2.0.
Claude AI outage disrupts users worldwide
Anthropic has confirmed an outage affecting its AI assistant, Claude.
Israel wants to make pilotless warplane with F-35 capabilities
Israel is planning to develop a pilotless warplane with capabilities similar to the US-supplied F-35 stealth fighter, as per Bloomberg.
Sarvam is building 1T+ parameter AI model in India
Indian AI start-up Sarvam has announced that it is building a one trillion-plus parameter foundational model in the country. The move is aimed at developing frontier AI capabilities locally.
Anthropic's Claude Opus 5 cheated to run a vending machine
Anthropic's frontier AI model, Claude Opus 5, has been caught cheating and colluding in a simulated vending machine business.
Google's new Lyria 3.5 AI model brings better vocals, lyrics
Google has introduced its latest AI model for music generation, Lyria 3.5, through its platform Google Flow Music.
Billions will use personal AI agents within 5 years: Zuckerberg
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg has predicted that personal artificial intelligence (AI) agents will become a part of daily life for billions of people in the next five years.
OpenAI confirms it's building multiple AI devices
OpenAI President Greg Brockman has revealed that the company is working on a "family of devices" for interacting with its artificial intelligence (AI) models.
Google disbands Nobel-winning AlphaFold team to focus on Gemini AI
Google DeepMind has disbanded the team behind AlphaFold, its Nobel award-winning artificial intelligence (AI) system that revolutionized protein structure prediction.
Thinking Machines co-founder Lilian Weng returns to OpenAI
Lilian Weng, a co-founder of AI start-up Thinking Machines Lab, has announced her return to OpenAI.
Rare double meteor shower peaks tonight
Skywatchers will have a treat on the night of July 30, as two annual meteor showers will peak simultaneously.
US aviation regulator proposes faster approvals for commercial space missions
The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has proposed new regulations aimed at expediting the approval process for commercial space missions.
Russia puts Telegram founder on wanted list over terrorism charges
Pavel Durov, the founder of popular messaging app Telegram, has been charged with aiding terrorism by Russia's Federal Security Service (FSB).
Indian government orders Google to block these offline messaging apps
The Indian government has ordered tech giant Google to take down three offline messaging apps: Bitchat, Briar, and Bridgefy.
Beware of LPG scam targeting consumers, ICICI Bank warns
ICICI Bank has issued a warning about a new online scam targeting its customers.
Google's AI to automate routine digital tasks launched in India
Google has announced the launch of its Gemini Spark AI agent for users in India.
How to keep your Claude chats from being publicly accessible
Anthropic's Claude chatbot users were surprised over the weekend to find their conversations could be indexed by search engines like Google and Bing.
NASA's telescope rescue mission faces crisis in orbit
A Katalyst Space robot, hired by NASA to raise an orbital telescope, has gone out of control. The mission was the first time the space agency hired a private company for such a task.
Banning Chinese models won't help US win AI race: Zuckerberg
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg has entered a major policy debate in the artificial intelligence (AI) space.
This Airbus flew nonstop for 24-hours. 3.5M people tracked it
Airbus's new passenger jet, the A350-1000ULR, has successfully completed an ultra-long test flight from Australia to France.
Time to slow down AI development, says Sam Altman
Sam Altman, the CEO of OpenAI, has suggested that it may be time to slow down artificial intelligence (AI) development.
Apple HomePad may debut this October: What is it?
Apple is said to be readying a new smart hub device, dubbed the 'HomePad,' to take on Google Nest Hub Mini and Amazon's Echo Show.
Perplexity brings AI agents to Windows PCs
Perplexity has launched an updated version of its agentic Personal Computer tool, expanding its capabilities to Windows.
Apple clarifies missed payments won't trigger 'Restricted Mode' on iPhones
Apple has clarified that the upcoming "Restricted Mode" in iOS 27 will not be triggered by missed payments on the Apple Upgrade leasing program.
X says Australia's under-16 social media ban violates international law
Elon Musk's social media platform, X, has accused the Australian government of undermining international law with its strict enforcement of a ban on social media accounts for those under 16.
Anthropic's Claude AI breaks encryption
Anthropic's leading artificial intelligence (AI) model, Claude Mythos Preview, has exposed vulnerabilities in a weakened version of the Advanced Encryption Standard (AES), a digital encryption standard widely used across the internet.
US bans imports of advanced robots and power inverters
The US government has imposed a ban on the import of "advanced robotic devices" and power inverters from foreign countries.
WhatsApp Web now supports audio and video calling
WhatsApp has expanded its calling capabilities by adding support for audio and video calls on WhatsApp Web.
'Apple Upgrade' launched: What will it cost to lease devices?
Apple has launched a new leasing program called 'Apple Upgrade,' allowing customers to acquire its products through affordable monthly subscriptions.
AI's own creators want governments to slow it down
Over 1,100 employees from top AI firms, including OpenAI, Anthropic, Google, Meta, and Microsoft have called on the US government to consider slowing down frontier AI development.
OpenAI's rogue AI breached multiple services beyond Hugging Face
OpenAI has revealed that its rogue AI agent, which previously breached Hugging Face, also compromised several third-party accounts and services during the attack.
No truth in DRDO data leak claims: Officials
Official sources have dismissed reports of a cybersecurity incident involving the Defense Research & Development Organization (DRDO) as "incorrect and unverified."
Musk's SpaceXAI sues Minnesota over ban on AI-generated nudes
SpaceX's artificial intelligence (AI) division, SpaceXAI (formerly xAI), has filed a lawsuit against Minnesota's attorney general.
Sony halts key chip plant after 7.1 Japan earthquake
Sony Semiconductor Solutions has announced the suspension of operations at its Kumamoto Technology Center.
Meta faces trial over platforms' impact on teen mental health
The long-awaited trial between social media giant Meta and the state of Tennessee has begun in Nashville.
NASA's AI-powered mission could sample Saturn's rings for first time
NASA has begun planning for a futuristic concept called Mission PRAXIS, or Planetary Rings Autonomous Exploration with In-situ Sampling.
Parliament panel summons Meta, X, Google, Snapchat over privacy concerns
The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Communications and Information Technology has summoned representatives from Meta, X (formerly Twitter), Google, and Snapchat.
How hundreds of Claude AI chats appeared in Google Search
Anthropic's AI chatbot, Claude, has been embroiled in a privacy controversy after hundreds of user conversations were found on Google Search and other search engines.
India's space rockets to feature indigenous chips, says Ashwini Vaishnaw
India is gearing up to equip its space launch vehicles with domestically produced semiconductors.
EU to mandate AI content labeling
The European Union (EU) will start enforcing its new artificial intelligence (AI) transparency regulations from Sunday (August 2).