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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.