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Meta unveils new AI tools to combat child exploitation ads
Meta has announced a new suite of artificial intelligence (AI) tools designed to detect ads and accounts that could be used to secretly direct people toward illegal child abuse material.
Leak reveals Apple and LG's new smart home devices
Apple and LG's upcoming smart home devices have been leaked online, giving us a first look at the innovative products.
ChatGPT for Teens flagged as 'unacceptable risk' by watchdog
Common Sense Media, a non-profit organization that rates and reviews media and tech for families, has flagged OpenAI's ChatGPT for Teens as an "unacceptable risk."
NVIDIA RTX Spark laptops go up to $7,000
NVIDIA's new RTX Spark chip has made its way into a range of high-end laptops, including Microsoft's flagship Surface Laptop Ultra.
Woman coder, who helped land Apollo 11 on Moon, dies
Margaret Hamilton, the computer scientist whose software played a key role in the first-ever Moon landing, has passed away at the age of 90.
Meta's Muse launches on iPad, Windows version is still awaited
Meta has launched its Muse AI assistant as a dedicated app for iPad, just a month after the same was made available for iPhone.
OpenAI's GPT-6 rolls out globally, adds visual elements to ChatGPT
OpenAI has started the global rollout of its highly anticipated GPT-6 model in ChatGPT.
Anthropic launches Claude Haiku 5.5, its fastest model to date
Anthropic has launched its latest artificial intelligence (AI) model, the Claude Haiku 5.5.
Microsoft's Hybrid Intelligence gives Copilot more control over your files
Microsoft has unveiled Hybrid Intelligence, a set of software orchestration tools that will let your PC run AI models locally.
Microsoft Execution Containers block AI agents from unauthorized data access
Microsoft has unveiled a new artificial intelligence (AI) coding model that can be run on personal computers.
Microsoft's answer to the MacBook Pro starts at $2,599
Microsoft has confirmed the launch date of its highly-anticipated Surface Laptop Ultra.
You can now pre-order Microsoft's Surface RTX Spark Dev Box
Microsoft has opened pre-orders for its NVIDIA-powered Surface RTX Spark Dev Box, priced at $5,999.
Windows 11 revamps its search experience: What has changed?
Microsoft has unveiled a new Windows Search experience at its Windows and Surface event today.
Astronomers just spotted a blazar 8B light-years away from Earth
Astronomers have discovered the most distant and earliest blazar, a high-energy source powered by a supermassive black hole.
Google now lets you create games using AI prompts
Google has launched a new platform called Playground, allowing users to create custom games using artificial intelligence (AI) prompts.
Prehistoric crocodile species found in rocks used to make Great-Sphinx
Paleontologists have discovered a new crocodilian species from fossilized remains found in the same bedrock that built the Great Sphinx.
These scientists are less likely to engage in climate action
A recent study by the London School of Economics has revealed that scientists who are "techno-optimists" are less likely to engage in civic action against climate change.
This shape-shifting hydrogel could revolutionize robotics, biomedical devices
Chinese researchers have developed a "lifelike" shape-changing hydrogel.
Bluesky plans to let you shorten your social handle
Bluesky, a social media platform, has applied for ".bsky" as an internet domain suffix.
Reliance Digital sale brings iPhone 17 below ₹69,000
Reliance Digital is gearing up to host a special festive sale on Apple's iPhone models.
Adult Apple users can now access Pornhub in Australia
Pornhub has made a comeback in Australia after a months-long hiatus due to age verification laws.
Why Google has to halt data center construction in Finland
Google has been ordered to halt construction work on two data centers in Finland due to environmental concerns.
Intel won't ditch Elon Musk's Terafab chipmaking project
Intel has confirmed its continued collaboration with Elon Musk's ambitious Terafab project.
Earth and Mars were created in different ways, says study
New research has revealed that although Earth and Mars were formed in the same region of the solar system, their chemistry suggests they were built in different ways.
Spotify to launch audiobooks in India on November 12
Spotify has announced its plan to introduce audiobooks in India starting November 12, 2026.
Nobel Chemistry Prize awarded for discovering autocatalysis in asymmetric organic-synthesis
The 2026 Nobel Prize in Chemistry has been awarded to French chemist Henri B Kagan and Japanese chemist Kenso Soai.
AI whistleblower claims China has spies inside OpenAI, Anthropic
AI whistleblower Jacob Coxon has raised concerns over possible espionage by China within US-based AI firms.
Cancer cases rising faster among people under 50: Study
A recent study from the World Cancer Research Fund has revealed a worrying trend of rising cancer cases among people under 50 in England, the US, and the Netherlands.
Google cuts free access to Gemini Flash and Pro
Google is making changes to its Gemini AI service, impacting users on the free plan.
New Zealand to face catastrophic glacier melts in near future
New Zealand is facing the threat of more frequent and intense heatwaves, as well as catastrophic glacier melts, due to record-high greenhouse gas levels.
Anthropic is offering free Claude Team subscription to start-ups
Anthropic, a leading artificial intelligence (AI) company, has announced an expansion of its "Claude for Startups" program.
Sony's next PlayStation Portal could get OLED screen
Sony is rumored to be gearing up for the launch of a new PlayStation Portal game streaming handheld.
Apple and LG are developing smart home devices
Apple is teaming up with LG to develop a range of smart home products, including a video doorbell, thermostat, and indoor camera.
Google's new multimodal embedding model can run on smartphones
Google has unveiled EmbeddingGemma 2, a new version of its multimodal embedding model. The best part? It's small enough to run on a smartphone.
Cyberattack on Arizona court exposes data of 1.3 million people
A cyberattack on the Arizona court system has compromised the personal information of 1.3 million people.
Xbox wins exclusive GTA 6 cloud streaming deal
Xbox has secured exclusive game streaming rights for the highly anticipated Grand Theft Auto VI (GTA 6).
OpenAI's unreleased model makes hundreds of math breakthroughs
OpenAI has unveiled a massive trove of mathematical research produced by an unreleased frontier model.
Google upgrades Nano Banana while nearly halving image costs
Google has launched its latest image generation and editing model, Nano Banana 2.1.
Mistral unveils ML4, its most advanced AI model yet
Mistral, a leading French AI start-up, has launched its new flagship AI model, Mistral Large 4 (ML4).
You will now see reels first on opening Facebook app
Facebook is testing a new user experience (UX) in India.