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SpaceX signs $69M deal with German firm for solar equipment
SpaceX has signed a $69 million supply contract with German firm Singulus Technologies.
Tamil library faces probe over hundreds of suspected AI books
The Periyar Arivulagam, a knowledge and science center library, in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, is at the center of a major controversy.
NVIDIA-TSMC collaboration could sideline Samsung, SK Hynix in memory chips
NVIDIA is looking to strengthen its position in the memory chip market by working with Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC).
GTA 6 crosses $1B in pre-order revenue ahead of launch
Rockstar Games's highly-anticipated title, Grand Theft Auto VI (GTA 6), has already raked in over $1 billion in pre-order revenue.
Adobe's AI tool turns ordinary photos into navigable 3D worlds
At its annual Max conference, Adobe has unveiled some mind-boggling experimental features. These include Project Screen Test, which simplifies the creation and use of AI-generated characters for video content.
New iPhones could be shorter and more compact
Apple is said to be working on a new design for its iPhones, one that would make them more compact and easier to use with one hand.
Meta's $145 billion AI build-out gets new leader
Santosh Janardhan, Meta's long-serving head of infrastructure and co-head of engineering, has announced his decision to leave the company in 2027.
Apple meets Thai officials after issuing iPhone spyware alerts
Apple recently met with Thai government officials after issuing a wave of iPhone alerts about mercenary spyware attacks.
Google's Gemini AI now available on Apple CarPlay
Google has announced the expansion of its Gemini artificial intelligence (AI) app to Apple's CarPlay system.
OpenAI brings AI processing to India to win enterprise clients
OpenAI has announced the launch of local artificial intelligence (AI) processing and inference capabilities in India.
Grok Build leaks sensitive user data
Grok Build, the AI-powered coding assistant from SpaceXSI, has been found to leak sensitive and proprietary information of its users.
Spotify brings audiobooks to India, but users must pay extra
Spotify has launched its audiobook service in India, adding over 350,000 English titles and nearly 7,000 Indian-language audiobooks to its platform.
Google unveils Tabletop, an AI platform for group planning
Google has unveiled a new experimental artificial intelligence (AI) tool called Tabletop. The platform is designed to create personalized collaborative hubs for better coordination among family and friends.
Roku is shutting down its smart home business
Roku has decided to discontinue its smart home business after just four years of operation.
EU's new rules target loot boxes, hidden ads, online manipulation
The European Union (EU) has proposed a new set of regulations, the Digital Fairness Act (DFA), to protect consumers from unfair online practices.
United Airlines bans AI agents from booking flights
United Airlines has announced a ban on the use of artificial intelligence (AI) agents for flight bookings.
Apple pulls plug on its support forums after 28 years
Apple has announced the permanent closure of its Support Community forums, effective November 20.
IBM unveils quantum chip built to execute 10,000 operations
IBM has unveiled its latest quantum processor, the Nighthawk r3.
Apple developing new Mac app to run AI models locally
Apple is working on a new Mac app called Harbor, according to leaker Aaron Perris.
Google's new AI model could help explain why diseases develop
Google DeepMind has unveiled a groundbreaking AI model, AlphaGenome 2, which seeks to understand how DNA changes affect different cells.
Blood tests can detect early signs of ovarian cancer
A recent study has found that a molecular signal in the blood can help detect early signs of ovarian cancer.
We finally know why a distant exoplanet mysteriously vanished
The mystery of the missing exoplanet TOI-2535 b has been solved by astronomers.
Taurid meteor shower peaks tonight: How to watch
The Taurid meteor shower is set to peak tonight, delighting stargazers with stunning shooting stars and fireballs.
Stopping Ozempic-like drugs might cause heart attack or stroke: Study
A recent study published in The Lancet Regional Health, Europe has found that discontinuing GLP-1 receptor agonists, popular drugs for diabetes and weight loss, may nearly double the risk of a heart attack, stroke, or death.
BGMI Air pre-registration is now live for iOS users
KRAFTON India has announced that pre-registration for BGMI Air is now live on iOS.
Microsoft wants Trump to reconsider ban on Chinese data-center technology
Microsoft is lobbying the Donald Trump administration to reconsider its plans to ban the import of a critical component used in artificial intelligence (AI) data centers from China.
Logitech employees can take day off to play GTA 6
In a unique move, Logitech has announced a day off for all its employees worldwide.
No YouTube Kids, Lego Play for UK children under 16?
The UK's proposed expansion of the social media ban for users under 16 could inadvertently include platforms like YouTube Kids, as per The Guardian.
OpenAI to retire older voice modes in ChatGPT next month
OpenAI has announced that it will retire the Advanced and Standard voice modes in ChatGPT from December 11. The move is aimed at simplifying the voice experience and improving its latest technology, GPT-Live.
Anthropic CEO says AI could cure cancer within 10 years
Dario Amodei, Anthropic's CEO, has made a bold prediction that diseases like cancer and Alzheimer's could be cured within a decade.
eMudhra says Python bug behind internet security scare
Indian cybersecurity firm eMudhra has published a detailed report on the security key incident that sent shockwaves across the internet last month.
OpenAI lets brands build AI agents inside ChatGPT
OpenAI has announced a new feature for its popular AI chatbot, ChatGPT.
'GTA 6' will be available on Xbox Cloud Gaming
Rockstar Games has announced that its highly-anticipated title, Grand Theft Auto 6 (GTA 6), will be available on Xbox Cloud Gaming from next week.
US-blacklisted Chinese university had access to NVIDIA's H200 chips: Report
Despite being on a US export blacklist, Northwestern Polytechnical University, a Chinese defense university with close ties to the People's Liberation Army, has acquired NVIDIA's advanced H200 AI chips.
NASA's Voyager 1 to reach '1 light-day' on November 18
NASA's Voyager 1 is on the verge of making history by becoming the first human-made object to cover a distance of one light-day from Earth.
X now lets you clip videos to boost engagement
X, the social media platform owned by Elon Musk, has launched a new clipping tool.
Spotify's AI DJ now offers new voices and personalities
Spotify has announced an upgrade for its popular AI DJ feature.
Adobe's Photoshop, Premiere, Illustrator, and InDesign go all-in on AI
Adobe has announced a major upgrade to its suite of creative tools, including Photoshop, Premiere, Illustrator and InDesign.
Apple TV makes viewing content easier for deaf audiences
Apple has announced a new feature for its Apple TV platform, aimed at making content more accessible to deaf audiences.
Google Pixel Tag goes on sale
Google's latest product in the tracking space, the Pixel Tag, is now up for grabs. The device was first unveiled in August and works with Google's tracking network and the Find Hub app.