TECHNOLOGY
Nvidia unveils Cosmos world models and infrastructure for robotics and physical AI
Nvidia’s latest Cosmos AI models and infrastructure enhancements aim to accelerate robotics and physical AI development. Nvidia’s Cosmos Reason and Transfer models advance AI reasoning and synthetic data generation for robotics.
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iPhone 17 price in India, US after Trump tariffs: What to expect?
Apple’s iPhone 17 series launch is expected in September, with pricing likely to increase in the US and India due to tariffs and supply chain changes. India’s role in manufacturing has grown, potentially cushioning some tariff impacts.
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Battlefield 6 Beta: Electronic Arts blocks over 300,000 cheating attempts
During Battlefield 6’s beta launch, Electronic Arts detected and blocked hundreds of thousands of cheating attempts using its kernel-level Javelin anti-cheat system and Secure Boot enforcement.
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FASTag Annual Pass launches on August 15: All details you need to know
FASTag Annual Pass: From August 15, private vehicle owners can buy a Rs 3,000 FASTag Annual Pass offering up to 200 toll crossings or one year’s validity on national highways under NHAI. The pass streamlines payments, cuts wait times, and reduces congestion, but is limited to eligible routes and vehicles only.
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GPT-5 adds 4 new personalities to ChatGPT: What they are and how to use them
GPT-5 introduces four new personalities—Cynic, Robot, Listener, and Nerd—offering users tailored chatbot styles without compromising functionality. Available to paid users, these personalities enhance customisation and user experience.
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Apple's Siri overhaul: AI smarts, App Intents, and more expected in 2026
Apple’s much-anticipated App Intents feature and a major Siri overhaul are now scheduled for launch in spring 2026, around iOS 26.4.
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New hack threat: Thieves can now break into smart electric cars from anywhere
Researcher Eaton Zveare bypassed login security to create an admin account, gaining access to over 1,000 dealers. The flaws were patched after disclosure but raise concerns about dealership system security.
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Best camera mobiles under Rs 30,000 (August 2025): Samsung, Vivo, Oppo, and others
Best camera phones under Rs 30,000 in August 2025 with flagship features, high-res sensors, long zooms, and even mood‑changing designs. Here’s the list.
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Apple iPhone 17 Series Launch: Expected dates, design, features, price and more
Apple’s iPhone 17 series will bring incremental design changes, improved displays, powerful A19 Pro chips, and camera upgrades, with the new iPhone 17 Air expanding the mid-range options.
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New SMS scam: ‘Magic Mouse’ steals lakhs of credit cards details monthly
After security researchers exposed a prolific SMS scam operator known as Magic Cat, a new, larger operation called Magic Mouse has taken its place, stealing over 650,000 credit cards monthly.
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How the iPhone 17 Air display size may compare to iPhone 17 Pro and 17 Pro Max
iPhone 17 Air will replace the Plus model with a 6.6-inch display, positioned between the 6.3-inch 17 Pro and the 6.9-inch 17 Pro Max.
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GTA 6 release date in India, price, characters, new features, and more
GTA 6 will launch on 26 May 2026 for PlayStation 5, PS5 Pro, PS5 Slim, Xbox Series X, and Xbox Series S, with a PC release expected later. The story follows Jason Duval and Lucia Caminos in a Bonnie-and-Clyde-inspired crime tale set mainly in Vice City, with other possible locations in Leonida. Eight key characters have been revealed, each with distinct backstories. The game is expected to be the longest in the series, with satirical takes on modern culture. Pricing is unconfirmed, though analysts suggest $80–$100, with India leaks hinting at around Rs. 5,999.
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Tesla shuts Dojo supercomputer project; 20 engineers join former head Ganesh Venkataramanan
Tesla has shut down its Dojo AI supercomputer programme, reassigning remaining staff and losing 20 engineers to DensityAI, a new AI chip startup.
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NASA and Google develop AI assistant to help astronauts going to Mars be healthy
NASA and Google are developing an AI medical assistant, CMO-DA, to help astronauts diagnose and treat illnesses independently on long-duration missions to the Moon and Mars.
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Apple could partner with major apps to prepare for next-generation AI-powered smarter Siri
Apple is collaborating with major app developers, including Uber, Amazon, and WhatsApp, to prepare their apps for integration with the next-generation Siri.
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SpaceX builds water pipeline to Starbase but locals must pay…
SpaceX is replacing water trucks with a pipeline to its new city, Starbase. But unless you work for the company, getting access might come with fine print — and fewer rights.
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Apple told to drop iPhone browser engine limits by December in Japan
Japan’s new Smartphone Act guidelines give Apple a December deadline to end its WebKit-only browser rule on iOS. Apple may have to allow Chrome and other browser engines on iPhones in Japan by December.
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Apple faces new lawsuit with accusations of stealing trade secrets for Apple Pay
Apple Pay is now at the centre of a renewed legal battle over alleged trade secret theft by Apple. Texas-based firm Fintiv has filed a fresh lawsuit against Apple in a Georgia court, accusing it of stealing confidential mobile wallet technology used in Apple Pay.
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Airbnb CEO: Don’t mistake AI agents for the ‘New Google’ just yet
Speaking on the company’s Q2 earnings call, Chesky urged caution about overestimating AI chatbots’ role in discovery. He also explained why he thinks they aren't going to replace Google any time soon.
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Instagram Map is here: What it is and how to use it?
Unlike Snap Map’s real-time location sharing, Instagram Map updates your location only when you open the app or have it running in the background. It doesn’t track you continuously.
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US sets new rules for undersea Internet cables to block security threats from China
The US FCC has passed new rules to speed up and secure subsea cable deployment, limiting foreign involvement and citing threats from China. The cables support critical internet and financial infrastructure.
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xAI top lawyer quits after one year citing ‘problem’ with Elon Musk
Robert Keele, xAI’s first head of legal, has stepped down after just over a year, pointing to a need for more time with family — and some quiet disagreement with Elon Musk.
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Here's when ChatGPT's most powerful model will come to your iPhone
ChatGPT integration within Apple Intelligence will begin using GPT-5 next month with the launch of iOS 26, iPadOS 26, and macOS Tahoe.
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DaVinci Resolve 20.1 update is here: List of all new features
Blackmagic Design has released DaVinci Resolve Studio 20.1, adding deeper support for immersive video editing, spatial audio, and Apple Vision Pro workflows.
