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ByteDance upgrades its AI video creation model
Chinese tech giant ByteDance has unveiled the latest version of its artificial intelligence (AI) video generator model, Seedance 2.5.
Meta plans prediction market app to rival Kalshi, Polymarket
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg has asked his team to develop a prediction markets platform, according to a report by The New York Times.
Anthropic launches Claude Tag, an AI coworker for Slack
Anthropic has launched a new artificial intelligence (AI) tool, Claude Tag, for Slack users.
China's LineShine becomes world's fastest supercomputer
China's LineShine supercomputer has been officially recognized as the world's fastest machine, surpassing its US counterpart, El Capitan.
Meta unveils $299 AI smart glasses under own brand
Meta has expanded its portfolio of smart glasses with the launch of a new line called "Meta Glasses."
AI models capable of cyberattacks months away, says Five Eyes
A coalition of international intelligence agencies has warned that advanced artificial intelligence (AI) models capable of launching major cyberattacks could be just months away.
Is Sakana AI's Fugu better than Anthropic's Claude Fable 5?
Tokyo-based artificial intelligence (AI) start-up Sakana AI has launched a new platform called Fugu.
South Korea's 'dopamine sites' let you enjoy fake shopping, dining
South Korean youngsters are increasingly drawn to "dopamine sites," a trend that is changing how they experience consumption.
This blood test could detect up to 50 cancers early
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is considering the Galleri blood test as a breakthrough device for early cancer detection.
Why prediction platform Kalshi has barred users in India
Kalshi, a US-based prediction market platform, has added India to its list of restricted jurisdictions.
SpaceX launches mission to demonstrate its Starfall re-entry capsule
SpaceX has launched its first-ever demonstration mission of the Starfall re-entry capsule.
SpaceX inks $1.8B/year data center deal with Reflection AI
SpaceX has signed a multi-year contract with Reflection AI, an artificial intelligence (AI) start-up.
Why Modi government will share PSLV technology with private companies
India is set to share its Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV) technology with private companies.
This Chinese battery can withstand temperatures of up to 300°C
A team of Chinese scientists has developed a revolutionary lithium-ion battery that can withstand extreme temperatures.
AI law firm wins UK court case for 1st time
In a historic first, an artificial intelligence (AI) law firm has won a case in a UK court.
Micron partners with Anthropic on AI infrastructure
Micron Technology has signed a major agreement with AI innovator Anthropic.
Telegram returns in India after week-long ban
Telegram has resumed services for some users in India, a week after the government imposed a temporary ban over NEET paper leak concerns.
SpaceX to launch 1st 'Starfall' capsule today: What is it?
SpaceX is all set to launch its latest spaceflight technology, the 'Starfall' capsule, into space for the first time.
Instagram's TV app now supports longer videos, episodic series
Instagram is expanding its TV app with new features like longer videos, episodic series, and live creator experiences.
Why Claude may want to see your government ID
Anthropic, a leading artificial intelligence (AI) company, is planning to introduce identity verification for its Claude users.
Wikipedia blocked co-founder Larry Sanger from editing the website
Wikipedia co-founder Larry Sanger was recently blocked from editing the site indefinitely.
Microsoft to build massive natural gas power plant in Texas
Microsoft and Chevron have announced plans to build a massive 2.67-gigawatt natural gas power plant in West Texas.
This comet might be 3 times older than solar system
Astronomers have discovered that the interstellar comet 3I/Atlas could be nearly three times older than our solar system.
Hindi speakers can now test Amazon's Alexa+ in India
Amazon has invited select customers in India to test its latest conversational AI assistant, Alexa+.
Tata Electronics just suffered a massive data breach
Tata Electronics has confirmed a cybersecurity incident after over 200,000 files were found on the dark web.
Why Anthropic has joined hands with Micron
Micron Technology has entered into a strategic partnership with artificial intelligence (AI) firm Anthropic.
Microsoft update breaks Outlook email threads on Mac
Microsoft's latest update for Outlook has broken a basic but critical function, the ability to include the previous email in a reply.
Ubisoft co-founder Claude Guillemot dies in plane crash
Claude Guillemot, the co-founder of French video game giant Ubisoft, has died at the age of 69.
Trump signs order to fast-track quantum computing
In a major move, President Donald Trump has ordered the development of a highly powerful quantum computer for scientific research.
OpenAI launches open-source bug-fixing initiative
In a major move, OpenAI has announced its "Patch the Planet" initiative, a global effort to improve the security of open-source software.
WhatsApp chief Will Cathcart steps down after 7 years
Will Cathcart, the head of WhatsApp for the past seven years, is stepping down from his position.
Super El Niño underway: NASA map confirms warmer-than-normal water temperatures
NASA has confirmed the onset of a Super El Niño. The confirmation comes from satellite observations of sea surface height across the Pacific Ocean.
Meta halts employee-tracking AI program after data leak
Meta has put a halt to its controversial employee tracking program, the Model Compatibility Initiative (MCI), after an internal security breach exposed sensitive data collected through the initiative.
NVIDIA unveils water-saving AI data center design
NVIDIA has revealed a new Rubin generation reference design for a fully liquid-cooled data center runs hotter and saves a lot of water.
Google invests $75M in A24 to develop AI filmmaking tools
Google's DeepMind AI lab has partnered with indie film studio A24 to develop innovative movie production technologies.
IBM CEO warns AGI infra investment could lead to losses
IBM Chairman and CEO Arvind Krishna has raised doubts over the economic viability of current artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure investments.
Android 17 gives wireless earbuds a hi-fi boost
Google's latest Android 17 update comes with a major upgrade for wireless earbuds users.
What is loop engineering, AI's next big trend?
As artificial intelligence (AI) systems become more sophisticated, a new trend is emerging in the tech industry: loop engineering.
Is Nothing launching a new mid-range Phone (4b)?
Nothing, the London-based tech brand known for its novel smartphones, may be gearing up to launch a new budget-friendly phone range.
India becomes FIFA's second-biggest Instagram market
India has emerged as the second-largest market for FIFA on Instagram, according to a report by Qoruz.