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iOS 27 will prioritize AI and performance, not flashy features
Apple's next major iOS update, iOS 27, will prioritize performance and artificial intelligence (AI) enhancements, as per Bloomberg's Mark Gurman.
Malaysia to ban social media for under-16s from 2026
Malaysia is planning to impose a ban on social media for users below the age of 16, starting next year.
Meta allegedly hid research showing Facebook could harm mental health
Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, allegedly suppressed internal research that showed its platforms could harm users' mental health.
PM Modi urges strict global AI regulations against deepfakes
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has called for stringent regulations on the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in deepfakes, crime, and terror activities.
Watch: This 'rampaging lion' nebula lies 10,000 light-years away
Astrophotographer Ronald Brecher has captured a stunning image of the 'rampaging' Lion Nebula, also known as Sh2-132.
GPT‑5.1-Codex-Max: How OpenAI's new model changes the way developers code
OpenAI's new agentic coding model, GPT-5.1-Codex-Max, is designed for long-running and complex software development tasks.
UK to study impact of puberty blockers on young people
Researchers in the UK have announced two new studies to investigate the effects of puberty blockers on young people experiencing gender incongruence.
Tesla's A15 AI chip is on the way, says Musk
Tesla is close to completing the design phase of its fifth-generation artificial intelligence (AI) chip, dubbed AI5.
NVIDIA could sell its H200 AI chips to China soon
The US government is considering a major policy shift that could allow NVIDIA to sell its H200 artificial intelligence (AI) chips in China.
Xiaomi open-sources AI model for autonomous driving and robotics
Xiaomi has open-sourced a groundbreaking foundation model called MiMo-Embodied.
How China plans to take down Elon Musk's Starlink
Chinese researchers have conducted a major simulation study to examine how the People's Liberation Army (PLA) could take down Starlink, one of the most resilient communication systems ever developed.
Next-gen iPad Air launching in early 2026: What to expect
Apple is said to be working on a new iPad Air, which could launch in March or April 2026.
iOS 26.2 will bring these new features to your iPhone
Apple is gearing up to launch the latest version of its mobile operating system, iOS 26.2, around mid-December, according to MacRumors.
JPMorgan, Citi, Morgan Stanley client data may have been compromised
A cyberattack on technology vendor SitusAMC may have exposed client data for major banks such as JPMorgan Chase, Citigroup and Morgan Stanley.
Trump administration may not challenge state AI regulations
The Trump administration has been vocal against state-level artificial intelligence (AI) regulations.
X dominates social media landscape in US
A recent report by the Pew Research Center has revealed that X maintains a strong presence within its specific niche of social apps focusing on short, real-time text posts.
New menu designs for Material 3 Expressive: What has changed?
Google is updating its Material 3 Expressive design language with new "vertical menus."
Meta seeks federal nod to trade electricity for data centers
To speed up the development of new power plants for its data centers, Meta is considering entering the electricity trading sector.
SpaceX marks 150th Falcon 9 mission of the year
SpaceX has achieved another major milestone by successfully launching its 150th Falcon 9 mission of the year from Cape Canaveral.
How does Elon Musk spend his time on X?
A recent analysis of Elon Musk's activity on X has revealed some interesting trends.
Your Gmail app now shows photo, attachment previews in notifications
Google is giving a major facelift to its Gmail app on Android, by adding photo and attachment previews in notifications.
Google says 200+ companies faced data breach because of Gainsight
Google has confirmed that a major supply chain hack has led to the theft of Salesforce-stored data from over 200 companies.
Australian teens below 16 can't use Twitch anymore
Australia's eSafety watchdog has added Amazon-owned live streaming service Twitch to its upcoming ban on social media platforms for users under the age of 16.
Why Musk's Grok 4.1 chatbot received an update
Elon Musk has announced an update for his Grok chatbot, the new Grok 4.1.
Watch: This 'vampire star' is eating its companion
Astronomers using NASA's Imaging X-ray Polarimetry Explorer (IXPE) have captured a rare sighting of a "vampire star" feeding on its companion.
WhatsApp now lets you highlight your role in group chats
WhatsApp has introduced a new feature for its Android beta users, allowing them to display custom tags in group chats.
Want to read Jeffrey Epstein's emails? You can using 'Jmail'
The recently released Jeffrey Epstein emails can now be accessed through a simulated Gmail account.
You now get Xbox-like gaming experience on Windows laptops, PCs
Microsoft has announced the expansion of its Xbox Full Screen Experience (FSE) to laptops, desktops, and tablets.
Google denies using your emails to train its AI models
Google has refuted viral social media posts and reports alleging that the tech giant is using Gmail data to train its artificial intelligence (AI) models.
SpaceX's upgraded Starship rocket explodes during testing
SpaceX's latest version of its Starship rocket booster, dubbed "Starship V3," suffered an explosion during testing in South Texas.
CrowdStrike fires an employee for leaking information to hackers
Cybersecurity giant CrowdStrike has confirmed the termination of an employee for allegedly leaking information to a notorious hacking group.
How Elon Musk's X is tackling the bot menace
X, the social media platform, has started rolling out a new feature called "About this account."
Apple launches yet another iPhone accessory, a $70 MagSafe grip
Apple has introduced the Hikawa Phone Grip & Stand, a new MagSafe accessory for iPhones.
Android 16-based Nothing OS 4.0 starts rolling out: Check features
Nothing has announced the release date for its highly-anticipated Android 16-based update, Nothing OS 4.0.
AI girlfriend app market to expand to $11B by 2032
The artificial intelligence (AI) companionship industry, primarily consisting of AI girlfriend apps, was worth a whopping $2.57 billion globally in 2024.
Scientists are triggering earthquakes in Swiss Alps. Here's why
A team of scientists is deliberately causing minor earthquakes in a tunnel deep beneath the Swiss Alps.
What India's delayed climate pledge means for global warming
India, the third-largest carbon emitter in the world, has not yet submitted its updated Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) at this year's UN climate summit (COP30) in Belem, Brazil.
Gemini can now tell if an image is AI-generated
Google has added a new feature to the Gemini app that helps users identify AI-generated content.
Meta to lease a 500MW AI data center in Visakhapatnam
Meta, the parent company of Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp, is reportedly partnering with Sify Technologies to develop a large 500-megawatt (MW) data center in Visakhapatnam.
Here's what triggered thousands of earthquakes that rocked Santorini
A recent study has revealed that the "earthquake swarm" that rocked the Greek island of Santorini earlier this year was caused by molten rock moving through an underground channel.