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Microsoft, Japan dismantle scam network behind billions of phishing messages
Microsoft has announced the dismantling of a major cybercrime network responsible for sending out over a billion phishing messages.
8 US states sue OpenAI over ChatGPT child safety concerns
OpenAI is facing a new legal battle as eight US states have sued the company.
YouTube Music adds labels to identify AI-generated songs and vocals
YouTube Music has announced a new labeling system to improve transparency around songs created with generative artificial intelligence (AI).
OpenAI won't use alleged Apple trade secrets
OpenAI has agreed not to use the trade secrets that Apple claims were stolen by employees who switched from the tech giant to the artificial intelligence start-up.
Steve Wozniak-signed Apple I sells for record $1.15M
A rare working model of the Apple I, the first computer ever made by Apple, has been sold for a whopping $1.15 million at an auction.
Meta's Muse lost App Store crown to a chicken sandwich
Meta's Muse personal AI app, which had been ruling the US iOS App Store since its launch in early September, briefly lost its top spot to Dave's Hot Chicken.
Epic unveils new game launcher built with AI
Epic Games has unveiled a revamped version of its launcher, the Epic Games Store (EGS).
Xbox launches its smallest gamepad yet
Microsoft has launched the Xbox Nano Controller, its smallest gamepad to date.
Google auto-linking your phone number with all signed-in accounts
A recent Reddit thread and Google's support documentation indicate that Google is automatically verifying and linking your phone number with all the Google accounts on your Android device.
Apple's China AI rollout will skip its biggest new feature
Apple is gearing up to launch its artificial intelligence (AI) features in mainland China by December. The move comes after a long wait of over two years due to regulatory challenges.
SpaceXSI's Grok Voice 3.0 beats OpenAI, Google in speech benchmark
xAI (now known as SpaceXSI) has unveiled its latest innovation, the Grok Voice 3.0. This state-of-the-art speech-to-speech model is designed to transform customer support interactions.
WhatsApp now lets anyone join calls without account or app
WhatsApp has launched a new 'guest calling' feature, allowing users to invite anyone for a call, regardless of whether they have an account or not.
AI hacks are 'early warning shots', says Demis Hassabis
Demis Hassabis, the co-founder of Google DeepMind, has warned that recent hacking incidents involving artificial intelligence (AI) are "early warning shots."
Ukrainian frontline soldiers have lost access to Musk's Starlink
Ukrainian soldiers on the frontline have seen their access to Starlink satellite internet terminals abruptly restricted.
ColorOS 17 launches with AI tools and performance upgrades
OPPO has officially unveiled its latest software update, ColorOS 17. The new version comes with a revamped interface, enhanced performance, and advanced artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities.
Grab, OpenAI to train gig workers on AI in Thailand
Grab, Southeast Asia's leading superapp, has announced a partnership with OpenAI to enhance the AI skills of its drivers, sellers and other providers in Thailand.
NVIDIA to spend $250M on AI safety research in UK
NVIDIA, a US chipmaker, has pledged $250 million worth of computing resources to the UK over five years.
Modi government to introduce dedicated policy for data centers
India is set to introduce a dedicated data center policy, Minister of State for IT Jitin Prasada announced today.
Earth's poles shifted rapidly during dinosaur era, says study
A recent study has revealed that the geographic poles of Earth shifted at a surprisingly fast rate during the age of dinosaurs.
We might finally solve the mystery of dark energy
Scientists have discovered a new technique to study dark energy, the mysterious force behind the universe's accelerating expansion.
DRDO tests quantum key distribution platform for secure military communications
The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has successfully tested a Quantum Key Distribution (QKD) platform in a live network environment.
Meta's GitHub repositories hacked, exposing code and personal data
Meta has confirmed a data breach after hackers accessed its GitHub repositories using stolen employee credentials.
India wants to cut critical tech dependencies by 2050: Vaishnaw
India is looking to reduce its critical technology dependencies and build resilience over the next 20-25 years, Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said.
Meet Dewi, Indian Embassy's new AI avatar in Indonesia
The Indian Embassy in Jakarta has introduced an artificial intelligence (AI) avatar named Dewi.
Siri can now play your music without saying 'on Spotify'
Spotify has announced a major update for its users on iOS 27.
Dozens of US companies infiltrated by North Korean hackers
The US Department of Justice (DOJ) has raised alarms over a growing trend of North Korean hackers using American citizens as accomplices to breach US companies.
US launches SI.gov as Trump pushes to rename AI
The Trump administration has launched a rebranding campaign for artificial intelligence (AI), now calling it "super intelligence" or SI.
Apple gets access to OpenAI interview records in trade-secrets case
A US judge has ordered OpenAI to hand over interview records of former Apple employees, as part of the iPhone maker's trade secrets lawsuit.
Shopify lets AI agents shop across 1 billion listings
Shopify is expanding its agentic commerce ambitions by allowing more artificial intelligence (AI) agents to browse and buy from its listings.
Google lets anyone launch their AI-made apps on Android
Google has announced a new feature for its Play Store, allowing users to launch their custom-built Android apps directly from the platform.
Tired of your Facebook feed? You can now change it
Meta is bringing Instagram's "Your Algorithm" feature to Facebook, allowing users to customize their content feed.
Google's Argon model now available in Search and Gemini app
Google has officially launched its highly-anticipated AI model, Gemini 4 Argon. The tech giant claims that this new addition can take on the best in the industry.
Xbox creates new team to explore AI-powered game modding
Microsoft has announced the formation of a new team, Xbox Labs, to explore the potential of decompiling and recompiling games.
OpenAI's office was bugged. Its AI helped catch the suspect
An engineer at OpenAI, Abdulrahman Alfozan, has been arrested after a "sophisticated recording device" was found in one of the company's offices.
Why China is unable to reduce its dependence on NVIDIA
China is making major strides in the development of its own artificial intelligence (AI) chips.
Apple TV 4K now lets you talk to Siri AI
Apple has unveiled a new version of its Apple TV 4K, now with far-field microphones for hands-free interaction with Siri.
Apple's HomePod mini 2 offers support for Siri AI
Apple has revealed the HomePod mini 2, a smart speaker that comes in multiple colors including pink, green, and blue.
Apple's new Home Collection includes cameras, video doorbell, and thermostats
Apple has teamed up with LG Electronics and Schneider Electric to launch the Apple Home Collection.
Meet HomeView, Apple's first smart display for your home
Apple has officially introduced its first-ever smart display, the HomeView.
Nothing's Carl Pei calls iPhone Duo 'waste of money'
Carl Pei, the co-founder and CEO of Nothing, has criticized Apple's latest offering, the iPhone Duo.