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Next-gen Apple TV could get hands-free Siri and findable remote
The new version of Apple TV, set to be announced tomorrow, could come with some major upgrades.
Japan sounds alarm as cyberattacks hit companies nationwide
Japan is facing a major cyber security crisis, with a string of attacks exposing vulnerabilities in both private and public sectors.
Apple 'Welcome Home' event tomorrow: What to expect
Apple is gearing up for its highly anticipated "Welcome Home" launch event, set to take place in New York on October 13 at 9am ET.
El Nino breaks temperature record in key Pacific zone
The Copernicus Climate Change Service has reported an unprecedented rise in sea surface temperatures in a key region of the Pacific Ocean.
SMC contractor admits to illegally exporting NVIDIA chips to China
A contractor associated with Super Micro Computer has pleaded guilty to illegally exporting advanced NVIDIA AI chips in computer servers to China.
Goodreads finally adds half and quarter-star ratings after decade-long requests
Goodreads, the popular book tracking platform, has finally added half and quarter star ratings to its service.
Ledger probes alleged $86M crypto theft linked to reseller-sold wallets
Ledger, a major manufacturer of cryptocurrency hardware wallets, is looking into reports of stolen funds linked to devices sold through a Southeast Asian reseller.
Musk's AI shopping idea involving credit card photos raises concerns
Elon Musk has sparked a debate on social media after proposing a new way to shop online using his AI chatbot, Grok.
Google faces backlash over $15B AI data center in India
Google is facing criticism over its plan to build a massive artificial intelligence (AI) data center in Visakhapatnam, India.
These Chinese coastal cities might be flooded by 2100
International scientists have warned that rising sea levels, driven by melting Antarctic ice, will be 15-20% higher in China's coastal cities like Hong Kong and Shanghai than the global average.
Nuclear conflict, AI misuse might kill humanity by 2100: Lancet
A new global risk assessment from The Lancet has warned that humans could face extinction by 2100 due to the malicious use of artificial intelligence (AI) or nuclear conflict.
Is Walmart developing technology to charge customers different prices?
Walmart has denied a recent report that claimed the retail giant is developing technology for personalized pricing.
You can now play classic PS2 games on PS5 consoles
A new hack for the PlayStation 5 (PS5) has been released by modder Sword. The software, called PS5SX2, adds support for PlayStation 2 (PS2) games on jailbroken consoles.
Why Apple supplier Luxshare is under US patent probe
Apple supplier Luxshare Precision Industry is under a US patent probe over data-center power technologies, Bloomberg reported.
Apple's smart home hub launches October 13: What to expect
Apple is gearing up to launch a new smart home hub as part of its "Welcome home" event on October 13.
Microsoft CEO calls for 'emergency brake' on AI development
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella has called for an "emergency brake" in artificial intelligence (AI) development.
Musk hits back at Ambani supporters over Starlink's India entry
SpaceX CEO Elon Musk has said that his satellite internet company, Starlink, will benefit Indian consumers by providing them with more options.
'Welcome home': Apple may announce partnership with home-security company ADT
Apple could announce a new partnership with home security company ADT alongside the launch of its all-new smart home hub, several clues suggest, according to MacRumors.
Trump mandates AI firms report security incidents after Anthropic breach
The Trump administration has mandated Artificial Intelligence (AI) companies to report and rectify security incidents.
NVIDIA weighs bigger investment in Reflection AI or full acquisition
NVIDIA is in talks to expand its investment in open-source start-up Reflection AI or acquire it altogether, according to Financial Times.
SpaceX could be worth far more than global economy: Musk
Elon Musk has expanded his vision for SpaceX, suggesting that the rocket and satellite company could eventually be worth "orders of magnitude more" than the current global economy.
Turkey bans social media use for under-15s
Turkey has announced a ban on social media use for children under the age of 15. The restriction will come into effect from November 1.
Surfing waves might become a thing of the past: Study
The climate crisis is posing a major threat to some of the world's most popular surf breaks.
'Degree not required': DeepMind offering pay-package worth ₹11cr to engineers
Google DeepMind's Polaris team is looking for engineers without any formal degree requirements. The job offers a total compensation of $550,000 to $1.1 million (approximately ₹10.9 crore).
These origami-inspired rover wheels could make lunar exploration easier
A team of researchers from the Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST) has developed innovative origami-inspired wheels for a Moon rover.
Sustainable aviation fuel might become cheaper soon
Chinese researchers have made a major breakthrough by developing a catalyst that can convert synthesis gas into sustainable aviation fuel.
This genetically engineered microbe might help us settle on Mars
A team of scientists from Pioneer Labs, a nonprofit biotech research start-up in Emeryville, California, has developed a genetically engineered microbe that could help humans settle on Mars.
This 10-minute X-ray burst possibly came from 2 colliding stars
Astronomers have detected a mysterious flash of X-rays, which could possibly be the result of two neutron stars colliding.
Apple's new smart home hub could be called 'HomeView'
Apple may have used a shell company called Home Services LLC to secretly file the "HomeView" trademark in the US and other countries last year, MacRumors reported.
Google Gemini now restricts model access for free users
Google has announced a major change in the user experience of its Gemini app for those on a free plan.
iPhone Duo to feature personalized boot screen with your name
Apple is all set to add a special touch for customers buying an iPhone Duo from its retail stores.
MeitY selects CoRover to build unified AI platform for government
The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) has chosen CoRover.ai to develop a unified agentic artificial intelligence (AI) platform for government services.
NVIDIA reportedly planning to invest in rival AI chipmaker d-Matrix
NVIDIA, the leading player in the graphics processing unit (GPU) market, is reportedly planning to invest in d-Matrix, The Information reported.
SpaceX launches 21 satellites for US military after 5-day delay
SpaceX has successfully launched a batch of 21 "data transport" satellites into orbit for the US military.
Apple acqui-hires Huxe, AI start-up founded by Google NotebookLM developers
Apple has struck an acqui-hire deal for Huxe, an artificial intelligence (AI) start-up founded by former developers of Google's popular NotebookLM.
AI companies brace for potential catastrophe in next 6-12 months
Artificial intelligence (AI) firms are bracing for a possible catastrophic event in the next six to 12 months.
Remember Orkut? It could be making a comeback
Orkut, the popular social networking site that was shut down over a decade ago, could be making a comeback.
Apple's LG home accessories could get these iPhone features
Apple is said to be working with LG on a new range of smart home accessories.
Musk targets Ambani again, renews call for Starlink's India approval
Elon Musk has renewed his appeal for the Indian government to approve Starlink's operations in the country.
Google Fitbit Edge launch in 2 days: What to expect
Google has officially teased the launch of its highly anticipated Fitbit Edge fitness tracker.