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Apple launches new iMacs with Apple Intelligence, powered by M4 silicon, starting at Rs 1,34,900

Apple describes the M4-powered iMac as the world’s top all-in-one computer for artificial intelligence. One of the standout additions to this iMac is Apple Intelligence, a new feature suite that brings enhanced AI capabilities straight out of the box

OpenAI to launch GPT 5 aka Orion soon, their most powerful, closest-to-AGI LLM yet

GPT-5, or Orion, promises to outperform its predecessor, GPT-4o, in several key areas, including a larger context window, expanded knowledge base, and superior reasoning abilities

European Space Agency in talks with SpaceX to manage and declutter space waste

Although ESA doesn’t regulate space activity, it plays a key role in fostering cooperation between international partners to mitigate the risks associated with this debris. With approximately 6,300 active satellites, most of which belong to its Starlink network, SpaceX is a major player in low Earth orbit.

India's Gaganyaan Mission delayed, won’t be launched in 2025, announces ISRO

ISRO is aiming to increase India’s contribution to the global space economy from 2 per cent to 10 per cent over the next decade. This goal highlights the agency’s commitment to establishing India as a major force in the international space industry

India inaugurates world’s highest imaging Cherenkov MACE telescope in Ladakh

The Major Atmospheric Cherenkov Experiment (MACE) observatory, in Hanle, Ladakh. Positioned at an elevation of over 4,300 metres, this state-of-the-art facility marks a significant step forward in space research and cosmic-ray studies, opening new frontiers in high-energy astrophysics

Google is working on creating a Jarvis-like AI model that has complete control over your web browser

Google's Project Jarvis is designed specifically for use with web browsers, particularly Google Chrome. Its goal is to assist users with tasks like online shopping, booking travel, or conducting research

In Tesla's best day in a decade, EV maker adds $150 billion to market cap as share price skyrockets

While Musk reiterated his vision of Tesla vehicles offering driverless ride-hailing services next year, regulatory hurdles could delay these ambitions. FSD remains a critical piece of Tesla’s long-term strategy, with analysts predicting it will play a significant role in boosting future profit margins

NVIDIA, Qualcomm, Google, Samsung team up to take on Intel, AMD with new CPU architecture

Although it might be some time before RISC-V chips appear in mainstream PCs and servers, the architecture is already making waves in the AI and automotive sectors

Nvidia overtakes Apple to be world's most valuable company, market cap reaches $3.53 trillion

Nvidia briefly surpassed Apple as the world’s most valuable company with a market cap of $3.53 trillion, driven by soaring demand for its AI chips

iPhone 16 finally gets a taste of Apple Intelligence, iOS 18.2 beta brings ChatGPT, Image Playground & Genmoji

The 18.2 beta for iPhone, iPad, and Mac introduces exciting new tools like Genmoji, Image Playground, and Visual Intelligence, along with ChatGPT integration for Siri

GoT chatbot maker that led to teen's death sets up new safety measures

Character.AI’s new policies focus on helping users maintain healthy interactions. If chatbots detect any mention suicide, users will now see a pop-up with links to the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline

British market watchdog CMA to investigate Google's $2bn deal with Anthropic

The CMA’s investigation aims to determine whether Alphabet’s growing financial and operational involvement could threaten Anthropic’s independence and reduce competition in the UK market

Satya Nadella’s pay package jumps to $79.1 million for fiscal 2024, 63% increase from last year

According to Microsoft’s regulatory filing on Thursday, roughly 90 per cent of Nadella’s compensation was in company shares, making it his largest payout since 2014, the year he first took the helm as the company’s third chief executive

President Biden sets up new AI guardrails for military, won't let AI launch nukes, grant asylum

President Biden's new security memorandum specifically prohibits AI systems from being used to make decisions about launching nuclear weapons or determining asylum status for immigrants entering the United States

Apple to launch a bunch of new M4 Macs in a ‘week of announcements’ starting October 28

While Apple hasn't dropped any specific product names, a flood of rumours and leaks suggests the arrival of M4-powered Macs, which could include two new MacBook Pros, an updated iMac, and a redesigned Mac mini

AI will need at least a decade to reach human-like intelligence, claims Meta's chief AI scientist

LLMs will need to store memories similar to human brain functions, such as working memory and long-term memory, which current AI lacks. Another essential step, according to LeCun, is enabling these systems to plan and reason.

Money laundering a major threat to India’s booming online gaming sector, finds new report

India’s real money gaming (RMG) sector has become a key player globally, with revenues expected to reach $7.5 billion in the next five years. With millions of gamers participating daily, the industry has also spurred employment in areas such as fintech, cloud services, and cybersecurity

Tesla to start 'launching’ new, more affordable EVs from 2025, claims Elon Musk at earnings call

Currently, the most affordable Tesla starts at $42,490 before subsidies, and the average sticker price for its 2024 models sits just over $63,000, according to Kelley Blue Book

‘Will repeat with AI what we did with Jio’: Mukesh Ambani to NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang

Ambani remarked that India’s fastest-growing sector is its global competency centres, which are increasingly leading the charge in advanced research and development. Huang echoed this sentiment, reflecting on his discussions with PM Modi, on exporting data and importing intelligence

'NVIDIA is Vidya, or Knowledge for me’ says Mukesh Ambani to Jensen Huang at NVIDIA Summit 2024

Huang emphasised that India is at the heart of NVIDIA’s plans as the world enters the “intelligence age.” Huang also revealed that India is set to multiply its compute capacity 20X by the end of this year, demonstrating the country’s growing significance in the global tech landscape

NVIDIA & Reliance to jointly build AI infrastructure in India in major boost for IndiaAI mission

NVIDIA’s founder and CEO, Jensen Huang, made the announcement alongside Reliance chairman Mukesh Ambani during a fireside chat at the NVIDIA AI Summit 2024 in Mumbai

India hardest LLM region in the world, but key to developing LLMs globally: NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang

NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang emphasised India’s importance during a recent meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, referring to this moment as “India’s time” in the AI landscape

Apple tests integrating India's Aequs Group into local supply chains for MacBook, Apple Watch

Currently, Tata Electronics is the only Indian supplier working with Apple, producing enclosures for iPhones. However, Aequs has also reportedly begun trial production of MacBook enclosures and mechanical components for Apple Watches

Tesla posts higher profit on delivery growth, fares better than expected in earnings call

Tesla reported adjusted earnings of 72 cents per share, surpassing analysts' predictions. The company also plans to boost production by 50 per cent next year compared to 2023 levels. A key part of this plan involves rolling out more affordable EV models

In a first, parent sues AI chatbot Character.AI for the death of her teen son

According to the lawsuit filed by Megan Garcia, her 14-year-old son, Sewell Setzer III, took his life shortly after receiving an emotionally charged message from Character.AI's chatbot

Google launches new AI tool to detect early diabetic retinopathy for key health-tech partners in India

Google's AI model helps detect and diagnose early signs of diabetic retinopathy, supporting doctors in delivering prompt treatment. So far, it has been deployed in clinics worldwide, and used in over 600,000 screenings, with significant early research and testing carried out in India

Qualcomm may lose ARM's design license it used to make Snapdragon SoCs

ARM claims Qualcomm should have renegotiated the terms after the buyout and argues that Nuvia’s designs cannot be transferred to Qualcomm without permission. Qualcomm, however, insists that its existing agreement covers Nuvia’s activities

Apple planning to launch a new App Store just for gaming, working on new Game Centre

Apple is planning a separate App Store-like platform solely for games, borrowing elements from both the App Store and Game Centre. This new gaming app won’t replace Game Centre but will integrate smoothly with user profiles, enhancing the overall gaming experience

Amazon-backed Anthropic's latest Claude model lets AI take complete control over your PC

The latest update marks Anthropic’s entry into the race to transform AI models from simple chatbots into more capable "AI agents." These agents aim to perform computer-based tasks just like a human would, from browsing the web to using software for programming or even trip planning

Qualcomm, Google to collaborate & develop AI voice systems for carmakers

As part of this rollout, Qualcomm introduced two new chips to support these systems. The Snapdragon Cockpit Elite chip will handle dashboard operations, while the Snapdragon Ride Elite will power autonomous driving features