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Alien mothership or rocket physics? Mysterious ‘UFO’ caught on SpaceX Starship livestream
Alien mothership or rocket physics? Mysterious ‘UFO’ caught on SpaceX Starship livestream

Mysterious pale blue streak in space triggers wild alien speculation during SpaceX test

Why Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang always wear black?
Why Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang always wear black?

Nvidia boss Jensen Huang reveals the reason behind his signature black jacket

AI’s power problem: THESE 5 reasons data centres are becoming a global issue
AI’s power problem: THESE 5 reasons data centres are becoming a global issue

Here's a list of main reasons behind AI's power-related issues

Apple’s new iPhone era: 5 key upgrades transitioning its 2026 smartphone strategy
Apple’s new iPhone era: 5 key upgrades transitioning its 2026 smartphone strategy

Apple’s 2026 strategy therefore combines foldable hardware, AI, powerful chips, more to shape its next generation of iPhones

Google turns 28: What are founders Larry Page and Sergey Brin working on now?
Google turns 28: What are founders Larry Page and Sergey Brin working on now?

The world-famous search engine, Google, is celebrating its 28 birthday

Anthropic vs Pentagon: 5 latest developments in intensifying AI fight
Anthropic vs Pentagon: 5 latest developments in intensifying AI fight

The fight stems from the time when Anthropic rejected to allow its model’s usage for the mass surveillance of Americans

AI could cause a 'billion deaths', Bill Gates warns: Ways AI could become dangerous
AI could cause a 'billion deaths', Bill Gates warns: Ways AI could become dangerous

Bill Gates comments come amid increasing concerns regarding the safety and security of advanced AI systems

TikTok to pay $100m to settle Alabama child safety case, implements new limits for young users
TikTok to pay $100m to settle Alabama child safety case, implements new limits for young users

The video-sharing platform has settled a headline-making case with Alabama state over child safety

Microsoft releases Copilot with code generation and AI agents
Microsoft releases Copilot with code generation and AI agents

The American tech giant launched a coding agent, an AI assistant and deeper incorporation with its Office applications

WhatsApp to release redesigned floating navigation bar on Android
WhatsApp to release redesigned floating navigation bar on Android

WhatsApp's new feature remains under development, its final appearance could change before wider rollout

Google’s Gemini 3.8 Live adds real-time AI avatar interactions
Google’s Gemini 3.8 Live adds real-time AI avatar interactions

Gemini 3.8 Live model is currently accessible via Gemini Enterprise

iPhone 18 Pro Max Vs Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra: Which one you should buy?
iPhone 18 Pro Max Vs Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra: Which one you should buy?

Both phones target high-end users, taking different approaches to performance, battery life, photography, software and customization

WhatsApp tests birthday reminders for contacts on iPhone
WhatsApp tests birthday reminders for contacts on iPhone

WhatsApp's birthday reminder feature currently remains under development, with initial launch expected for Beta testers soon

Meta doubles down on Muse AI with new smart glasses and gadgets
Meta doubles down on Muse AI with new smart glasses and gadgets

Meta's CEO Mark Zuckerberg and other officials highlighted a vision in which Muse becomes an integral part of everyday technology

Xiaomi 18 Pro and Pro Max unveiled with cutting-edge features: Check pricing
Xiaomi 18 Pro and Pro Max unveiled with cutting-edge features: Check pricing

Xiaomi's 18 Pro series launch comes as a rival to Apple's flagship iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max

WhatsApp Plus users can now customize emoji reactions on Android
WhatsApp Plus users can now customize emoji reactions on Android

WhatsApp is likely to expand access gradually, although the company has not confirmed when it will become available to all Plus subscribers

Meta may launch camera-free smart glasses at Connect Conference
Meta may launch camera-free smart glasses at Connect Conference

Meta has already become an early leading player in the smart glasses industry via strategic partnership with EssilorLuxottica

Xiaomi 18 Pro Max set to launch tomorrow as rival to Apple’s iPhone 18 Pro Max
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max set to launch tomorrow as rival to Apple’s iPhone 18 Pro Max

Xiaomi has confirmed the September 23 China launch, while pricing and global availability have yet to be announced

Apple Music Hall live venue unveiled in London for intimate music experience
Apple Music Hall live venue unveiled in London for intimate music experience

Apple Music Hall is able to cater nearly 600 individuals, with each seat placed to offer a close view of performers

Apple rolls out New Mac Mini and Mac Studio in 30 countries
Apple rolls out New Mac Mini and Mac Studio in 30 countries

The Mac Mini with the M5 Pro, which is available for $1,699, with an education price of $1,599

WhatsApp lets iPhone users chat with third-party AI agents
WhatsApp lets iPhone users chat with third-party AI agents

WhatsApp’s new feature allows users to create up to five agents from WhatsApp’s settings

President Trump and Xi Jinping meet to discuss global AI governance
President Trump and Xi Jinping meet to discuss global AI governance

Superpowers seek common ground on guardrails and risk mitigation

Nvidia boss Jensen Huang pushes back on AI extinction fears as ‘unnecessary’
Nvidia boss Jensen Huang pushes back on AI extinction fears as ‘unnecessary’

Jensen Huang rejects 2030 AI Doomsday claims despite Elon Musk and Sam Altman’s concerns

Samsung confirms one UI 9 update with 11 new features for Galaxy phones
Samsung confirms one UI 9 update with 11 new features for Galaxy phones

Samsung has added Generative and Editable Cards to Now Brief, letting users customize their daily summaries

Trump announces AI force, seeks ‘High IQ’ candidate for AI Czar role
Trump announces AI force, seeks ‘High IQ’ candidate for AI Czar role

Trump also argued that criticism of AI is part of a wider political campaign against cutting-edge technology

WhatsApp experiments voice-to-text feature for Android messages: Report
WhatsApp experiments voice-to-text feature for Android messages: Report

WhatsApp is also expected to use locally downloaded language packs to process the spoken content directly on the device

Is your smart TV listening? LG strongly denies audio wiretapping claims
Is your smart TV listening? LG strongly denies audio wiretapping claims

Tech giant refutes accusations of secret living room voice surveillance

Meta’s Muse AI assistant launches on Mac with new computer controls
Meta’s Muse AI assistant launches on Mac with new computer controls

The Mac app lets Muse interact with files, messages, calendars, notes and emails via their native apps

Anthropic builds biology lab as it pushes AI into drug research
Anthropic builds biology lab as it pushes AI into drug research

Anthropic’s expansion into the laboratory comes as the company faces increasing concerns regarding possible risks of AI

Google's Gemini AI hacks three companies during security evaluation: What we know
Google's Gemini AI hacks three companies during security evaluation: What we know

Gemini AI access and breached three companies in Google's first known breakout