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El Nino is now at its strongest in 1,000 years
A recent study has found that the El Nino weather phenomenon is now more intense than it has been in the last millennium.
Pentagon gets its own ChatGPT and Grok for military use
The Pentagon has launched its own versions of OpenAI's ChatGPT and xAI's Grok, giving 3 million civilian and military personnel access to these advanced generative AI tools.
ChatGPT ads hits $1B annual revenue run rate
OpenAI has announced that its advertising division, ChatGPT Ads, has hit a $1 billion annualized revenue run rate.
Instagram targets AI profiles pretending to be real people
Instagram has announced a major change in its policy regarding AI-generated profiles.
VLC media player has been downloaded 7B times
The popular media player VLC has achieved a major milestone, surpassing seven billion downloads across all platforms.
'Product builder' John Ternus takes charge at Apple
On his last day as Apple's CEO, Tim Cook has endorsed his successor, John Ternus.
Apple presents 'shocking evidence' in OpenAI trade-secret lawsuit
Apple has stepped up its legal battle against OpenAI, accusing the AI company of destroying key evidence.
Google removes popular Chrome extensions: What users need to know
In a major move, Google has removed all remaining Manifest V2 extensions from the Chrome Web Store.
Anthropic restarts AI security tests after Claude hacking incidents
Anthropic has resumed external cybersecurity testing of its AI models, after introducing new safeguards.
ChatGPT now subject to strictest digital safety rules in EU
The European Union (EU) has added ChatGPT to its list of digital services subject to stricter legal scrutiny.
Modi praises website made by Mumbaikar with no coding experience
Krishna Sheshadri, a Mumbai-based former engineer with no coding experience, has won Prime Minister Narendra Modi's appreciation for his AI-created history website, BharatRajya.com.
OpenAI tests outcome-based pricing for AI
OpenAI is said to be exploring a new pricing strategy for its artificial intelligence (AI) services.
Meet ChatTJB, a human-powered alternative to AI chatbots
ChatTJB is a unique chat service created by Tucker Bryant, a former Google employee.
Sarvam launches 'Champions' program for developers: How to apply
Indian artificial intelligence (AI) start-up Sarvam AI has launched the Sarvam Champions Program.
OpenClaw 2.0 announced: Biggest upgrades coming to the AI agent
OpenClaw, the free and open-source AI agent platform that runs locally on your device, has just received its biggest update yet.
Tata to make Javelin anti-tank missiles in India
Tata Advanced Systems Limited (TASL) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Javelin Joint Venture (JJV), a partnership between Raytheon and Lockheed Martin.
Apple's iPhone Ultra almost got its own Pencil
Apple is said to have considered a new stylus for its upcoming iPhone Ultra, the brand's rumored first folding phone.
Are doctors' AI scribes a threat to patient safety?
Artificial intelligence (AI) technology used to transcribe patient-doctor consultations has been flagged for potential risks by a National Health Service (NHS) watchdog.
This drug for arthritis might restore your hair growth
A novel treatment for alopecia areata, an autoimmune disease that causes unpredictable hair loss, has been discovered.
Apple Watch Series 12 could be offered in ceramic cases
Apple's upcoming Watch Series 12 could come in two premium ceramic case options.
NASA, SpaceX delay ISS mission after spacecraft leak
NASA and SpaceX have postponed the Crew-13 mission to the International Space Station (ISS) after an oxidizer leak was detected in the propulsion system of their Dragon spacecraft.
Claude users targeted by infostealer malware, Anthropic warns
Anthropic, the company behind the AI service Claude, has issued a warning to users about a recent security breach.
OpenAI buys thousands of Macs to train AI agents
Apple's Mac mini and Mac Studio have emerged as popular choices for running AI models locally. The demand for these devices isn't just limited to local use, but also extends to AI labs like OpenAI and Anthropic.
Musk says AI will become 'superhuman' next year
Elon Musk has made a bold prediction about the future of AI.
NASA launches $4.3B Roman Space Telescope to hunt exoplanets
NASA has successfully launched its latest space telescope, the $4.3 billion Roman Space Telescope, on its way to its observation point.
Cholesterol-lowering statins may reduce dementia risk: Study
Statins, commonly used cholesterol-lowering drugs, could cut the risk of dementia by as much as 15%, a long-term study has found.
US enforcement agency plans to spend $2M on robotic dogs
The US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) is planning to invest up to $2 million in robotic dogs from Boston Dynamics.
This new definition of heart attack is beneficial for women
The world's leading cardiovascular health organizations have agreed to a new universal definition of a heart attack.
Solar system may be home to thousands of interstellar objects
A new study has revealed that the Sun may have captured thousands of small interstellar objects from alien systems.
NVIDIA's CEO left off TIME's 'Most Influential People in AI'
NVIDIA's CEO Jensen Huang, a key player in the artificial intelligence (AI) revolution, has been left off TIME magazine's 2026 list of the top 100 most influential people in AI.
Apple's AI health coach likely to debut with new watches
Apple is expected to unveil its revamped Health app, complete with an AI health coach, as early as next month.
Google quietly launches 'Froggy's World,' a cozy game on search
Google has launched a new mobile game called Froggy's World, inspired by the likes of Animal Crossing and Stardew Valley.
Apple's AI-powered smart glasses coming next year: What to expect
Apple is gearing up to launch its first-ever pair of artificial intelligence (AI)-powered smart glasses next year.
Consumer trust in generative AI falls below 40%
Despite the widespread use of generative artificial intelligence (AI) and digital platforms for product research, consumers remain skeptical about their recommendations.
'Couldn't care less': Musk reacts to OpenAI ending Cursor partnership
Elon Musk has reacted after OpenAI announced the termination of its partnership with Cursor, a coding tool recently acquired by his space exploration company, SpaceX.
Watch: Robot trips and falls after getting distracted by cheerleaders
A robot's embarrassing fall at the second World Humanoid Robot Games in Beijing has gone viral.
Is the Tibetan Plateau becoming more unstable?
A recent study has shown that "Asia's water tower," the Tibetan Plateau, is becoming more unstable and unpredictable.
SpaceX finally recovers its Starship from Indian Ocean
SpaceX has successfully salvaged its latest Starship from the Indian Ocean, marking a major milestone in the company's history.
iPhone 18 Pro pre-orders may be delayed: Here's why
Apple's iPhone 18 Pro may not be available for pre-order until Saturday, September 12, a day later than the company's usual timeline.
'GTA VI' could take up to 80 hours to complete
The highly anticipated Grand Theft Auto VI (GTA VI) is set to be a long and immersive experience.