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SC to hear facial recognition use at protest sites
Deccan HeraldArchived
The Supreme Court on August 13 agreed to hear a plea by CPI(M) MP A A Rahim against Delhi Police facial recognition at protest sites. A bench led by Chief Justice Surya Kant tagged the writ with pending Jantar Mantar NEET cases. The petition says the surveillance has no backing i
Pixel 11 lineup prices for US and India
GSMArenaArchived
Google opened Pixel 11 pre-orders on August 12 with shelves set for August 20. US starting prices are 899 dollars for Pixel 11, 1099 for Pro, 1299 for Pro XL, and 1899 for Pro Fold at 256GB. Some models cost about 100 dollars more than their predecessors, and the lineup drops the
Delhi HC asks Meta for Rights Manager access rules
Hindustan TimesArchived
The Delhi High Court asked Meta to place on record its policy and eligibility criteria for Rights Manager after creator Mohit Kumar alleged scammers used the tool to issue fraudulent copyright strikes. Justice Anup Jairam Bhambhani also sought the basis for rejecting access appli
Developer runs 1990 Word on Windows 11
ZDNETArchived
Developer Justin Marshall rebuilt Microsoft Word for Windows 1.1a from 1990 so it runs as a 64-bit executable on Windows 10 and 11. He combined restored original sources with modern platform replacements. Trying it requires Visual Studio 2022 with C++ desktop tools, a Windows SDK
iPhone 18 Pro BOM seen 38 percent higher
AI WeeklyArchived
TrendForce estimates the 256GB iPhone 18 Pro bill of materials will run about 38 percent higher year on year than the prior Pro model. Memory's share of Pro BOM rose from around 10 percent a year ago to roughly 34 percent in Q3 2026. DRAM and NAND prices have climbed five- to sev
Why MeitY pressed Meta on recommendation systems
Times of IndiaArchived
MeitY asked Meta to revamp recommendation algorithms and submit a compliance roadmap on deepfakes and propaganda after a Friday technical meeting on August 7. Officials also raised CSAM, data localisation and faster takedowns, following a temporary restriction on Prime Minister M
Zuckerberg apologises over Meta content lapses
NDTVArchived
Government sources said Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg conveyed apologies for child sexual abuse material, deepfake content and errors in operating the platform after meetings in New Delhi. Meta global policy head Joel Kaplan met IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw following a temporary restr
Govt and Meta discuss algorithms under Indian law
Times of IndiaArchived
On August 6, day-two talks continued between Meta's Joel Kaplan and IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw. The government said platforms cannot be run in India as per US law. Discussions covered algorithms, child sexual abuse material and deepfakes, along with safe harbour under Section 7Zuckerberg apologises to India over platform errors
The HinduArchived
Government sources said Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg apologised for child sexual abuse material, deepfake content and platform operating errors after Meta's Joel Kaplan met MeitY officials on August 5. Kaplan also apologised for the error that restricted Prime Minister Narendra Modi'Zuckerberg apologises to India over platform content errors
The HinduArchived
Government sources said Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg apologised for child sexual abuse material, deepfake content and platform operating errors after Meta's Joel Kaplan met MeitY officials on August 5. Kaplan also apologised for the error that restricted Prime Minister Narendra Modi'
Samsung begins global sales of Galaxy Z Fold8 lineup
Samsung NewsroomArchived
Samsung said on August 6 that Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra, Fold8, Flip8, Watch Ultra2 and Watch9 begin rolling out worldwide, with sales starting August 7 in select markets across more than 100 countries. Pre-orders rose over 30 percent versus the previous generation. Graphite led FoldMeta apologises to India over platform errors
The HinduArchived
On August 5, Meta's Joel Kaplan met MeitY and IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw. Government sources said Mark Zuckerberg apologised for child sexual abuse material, deepfake content and platform errors. Kaplan apologised for the error that restricted Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Jul
Panel tells Zuckerberg to apologise within three days
Times of IndiaArchived
A Parliamentary Standing Committee asked Meta chief Mark Zuckerberg to issue an unconditional apology within three days. The demand follows Facebook's temporary removal of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's speech from the platform. The panel, chaired by BJP MP Nishikant Dubey, warne
SpaceX rocket stage believed to hit the Moon
BBCArchived
A stray SpaceX Falcon 9 upper stage is believed to have crashed into the Moon near the Einstein crater at about 5,400 mph on Wednesday. The empty stage launched in January 2025 with two lunar landers and drifted for about 18 months before impact. Nasa's Lunar Reconnaissance Orbit
Centre summons Meta again over PM video removal
NDTVArchived
The Centre summoned Meta public policy head Joel Kaplan and an Instagram technical official for August 5-6 meetings, the second summons in a week. The dispute follows brief removal of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's July 23 video on exam paper leaks during CJP protests. Officials
Apple briefly removes Telegram over abuse content
ForbesArchived
Apple briefly removed Telegram from its iPhone and iPad App Stores after a review found content that violated guidelines on child sexual abuse material. The app was restored after Telegram removed the material and banned the user who posted it. Existing users could keep using the
Centre to summon Meta's global team on August 5-6
Times of IndiaArchived
The Centre will meet Meta's global team in India on August 5 and 6 to raise concerns including the handling of child sexual abuse material, restrictions on verified accounts and the spread of AI-generated content, IT Secretary S Krishnan said. The meeting follows the removal of a
Stray SpaceX rocket piece will crash into Moon
NDTVArchived
A discarded upper stage from a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket, launched in January 2025, is set to strike the Moon near the Einstein crater on August 5. Travelling at roughly 5,400 miles per hour, the impact carries the force of three tonnes of TNT and should gouge a crater about 27 mete
Meta tells panel it is ready to apologise
The HinduArchived
Meta told a parliamentary standing committee on information technology that it is ready to apologise for briefly restricting a Facebook post by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Representatives of Google, Snapchat, X and YouTube also appeared before the panel, which questioned Meta o
iPhone 18 lineup expected with price increases this fall
MashableArchived
Apple is expected to launch the iPhone 18 Pro, iPhone 18 Pro Max and a first ever foldable iPhone Ultra in September this year. The standard iPhone 18, cheaper 18e and next generation iPhone Air are rumoured to follow separately in March 2027. Industry reports suggest starting pr
Indian-American astronaut Anil Menon witnesses aurora from ISS
WIONArchived
A coronal mass ejection struck Earth's magnetosphere on August 2, triggering a G2 geomagnetic storm and auroras over Scotland, Scandinavia and nearby regions. Astronaut Jessica Meir filmed the aurora from the International Space Station, noting it was extra special since Indian-A
Rubin Observatory camera captures 500,000 galaxies
PetaPixelArchived
The NSF-DOE Vera C. Rubin Observatory released a new image of the COSMOS field taken by its 3.2 gigapixel LSST Camera, the world's largest digital camera. Built from 189 CCDs and mounted on an 8.4 meter telescope, the camera stacked hundreds of exposures to reveal more than halfMeta smart glasses face privacy backlash over cameras
Yahoo TechArchived
A review of Meta Ray-Ban smart glasses with Scriber Optics highlights growing privacy concerns over built in cameras and recording features, amid reports of misuse in public settings. One poll cited suggests roughly half of respondents want such devices banned. Meta continues mar
Centre summons Meta global team over PM post
Times of IndiaArchived
The Centre has summoned Meta's global team to explain the temporary restriction of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Facebook post, with officials set to question alleged algorithmic bias and content moderation systems. Meta blamed a technical glitch, but MeitY found that explanatio
Hyderabad police book Meta India head over morphed posts
NDTVArchived
Hyderabad Cyber Crime Police registered cases on July 29 against Meta India head Arun Srinivas and social media account operators over morphed posts targeting PM Modi during CJP NEET protests. BJP supporter complaints cited Facebook and Instagram links with obscene AI manipulatedHyderabad police book Meta India head over morphed posts
Economic TimesArchived
Hyderabad Cyber Crime Police registered two FIRs on July 29 against Meta India head Arun Srinivas and social media account operators over morphed posts targeting PM Modi during CJP NEET protests. BJP supporter complaints cited about 20 Facebook and Instagram links with obscene ma
Anil Menon preps for first ISS spacewalk on August 6
India WestArchived
NASA astronaut Anil Menon is preparing for his first spacewalk outside the International Space Station on August 6 alongside Jessica Meir. The planned 6.5 hour extravehicular activity will focus on preparing solar array components on the station exterior. Menon, who holds Indian
Altman and 1,000 staffers urge pacing AI development
NDTVArchived
OpenAI chief Sam Altman said AI development may need pacing so society can adapt, NDTV reported, after a Hugging Face hack involving an OpenAI agent. More than 1,000 AI staffers signed the Pacing the Frontier letter including Dario Amodei, Dawn Song and Jakub Pachocki. Nvidia ann
China warns US over humanoid robot import ban
CNBCArchived
The US Federal Communications Commission restricted foreign-made humanoid robot imports citing cybersecurity concerns, CNBC reported. China's commerce ministry threatened retaliation and said the move severely damages bilateral trade ties. Agibot, Unitree and UBTech lead global h
Apple launches US device leasing via Klarna partner
NDTVArchived
Apple has rolled out an Upgrade lease program in the United States for iPhones, iPads, Macs and Apple Watches through Klarna, NDTV reported. iPhone leasing starts at $17.99 per month on 12 to 24 month terms for phones and watches, and 24 to 36 months for Macs and iPads, with a so
Meta outlines safeguards for key accounts after PM video block
NDTVArchived
Meta wrote to the central government outlining safeguards for posts from key accounts after a Facebook video of Prime Minister Narendra Modi was briefly blocked on July 23. The video addressing youth concerns over the NEET paper leak was restored after Meta attributed the removal
DRDO denies reports of active cyber attack or data breach
NDTVArchived
DRDO and the Ministry of Defence denied reports of an active cyber attack or data breach on July 29, saying no current intrusion had been detected. Officials said dark web claims referenced old data from 2020 to 2022 and were incorrect or unverified. The statement sought to count
Apple launches new device leasing program via Klarna
GSMArenaArchived
Apple has introduced Apple Upgrade, a new leasing program run through financial company Klarna, replacing its earlier iPhone Upgrade Program. The scheme covers iPhones, Apple Watches, iPads and Macs, offering 12 and 24 month leases for phones and watches, and 24 and 36 month leas
DRDO denies reports of active cyber attack or breach
NDTVArchived
Defence officials said reports of a data breach and cyber attack involving DRDO circulating in some media outlets are incorrect and unverified, clarifying there is currently no evidence of any active cyber attack or unauthorised network intrusion. A threat actor had allegedly att
Apple launches device leasing plan amid rising prices
NDTVArchived
Apple introduced a new leasing program called Upgrade for US customers, allowing iPhones, iPads, Macs and Apple Watches to be leased instead of bought outright. The program, run with partner Klarna, requires a soft credit check and can be used in stores or online. It arrives week
Astronaut Anil Menon set for his first spacewalk
Deccan ChronicleArchived
Astronaut Anil Menon is scheduled to undertake his first spacewalk on August 6, stepping outside the International Space Station to upgrade solar arrays and prepare equipment. He will conduct two further spacewalks on August 13 and August 25 alongside fellow astronaut Jessica Mei
Government summons Meta after PM Modi video removed
The Hindu Archived
India's IT Ministry summoned Meta's global head of public policy after a Facebook video of Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressing student concerns over the NEET paper leak was briefly removed on July 28. Meta said the video was removed in error due to an automated content filter
New agentic AI platform aims to defend enterprise systems
MicrosoftArchived
A major technology company has unveiled Project Perception, an agentic security system that coordinates specialised AI agents to find vulnerabilities, investigate threats and harden enterprise systems. The launch also introduced MAI-Cyber-1-Flash, its first cybersecurity focused
Hubble finds Andromeda's star formation slowing sharply
India TodayArchived
A new Hubble Space Telescope study finds that star formation in the Andromeda galaxy has slowed sharply over the past 500 million years, with the decline becoming much steeper in the last 40 million years. Astronomers tracked roughly 200 million individual stars across two thirds
Anthropic CEO calls China top AI security threat
NDTVArchived
Anthropic co-founder and CEO Dario Amodei called for sanctions on China, describing it as the most capable authoritarian threat in artificial intelligence. In a blog post, Amodei said China may be distilling advanced American models to power open-weight systems such as Moonshot A
Hubble maps 500 million years of Andromeda's star birth
The HinduArchived
Astronomers used Hubble Space Telescope data to map star formation across most of the Andromeda Galaxy over the last 500 million years, finding the rate has declined, especially in the last 40 million years. Recent star birth was concentrated in the galaxy's ring structures, wher
Tech giant unveils first cybersecurity AI model
Tech in AsiaArchived
Microsoft unveiled its first cybersecurity specialised AI model, MAI-Cyber-1-Flash, along with a new agentic security platform called Project Perception at an event in San Francisco on Monday. The model powers MDASH, an existing multi-model harness that coordinates more than 100
Rare comet visible from Bengaluru until early August
The HinduArchived
Comet 10P/Tempel 2, last visible five and a half years ago, can once again be spotted before dawn from Bengaluru through early August, astronomers said. Discovered in 1873, the periodic comet completes one orbit around the Sun every 5.5 years and was last seen in 2021. Astronomy
Hubble finds Andromeda's star birth rate slowing sharply
NDTVArchived
A new study using NASA's Hubble Space Telescope data found that star formation in the Andromeda galaxy has declined over the past 500 million years, with a much steeper drop in the last 40 million years. Researchers combined two Hubble surveys covering two thirds of Andromeda's d
Plant-based dressing stops wound infection early
Technology.orgArchived
Researchers at the University of Bath created a two sided wound dressing from plant based polymers that delivers antibiotics directly to a wound while a water repellent outer layer maintains a protected healing environment. The dressing reaches effective antibiotic concentrations
Tech giants launch alliance for open AI security tools
NVIDIAArchived
NVIDIA and more than 30 companies, including Microsoft, IBM, Cisco, Palantir and Hugging Face, launched the Open Secure AI Alliance to develop and share open technologies for AI safety and cybersecurity. The initiative builds on the Linux Foundation's Akrites project and OpenSSF
Anil Menon set for first spacewalk on August 6
Deccan ChronicleArchived
NASA astronaut Anil Menon will conduct his first spacewalk on August 6 alongside Jessica Meir, the first of three planned outings in August. The pair will install hardware to prepare the station for a future solar array delivery. Menon, who traces his roots to Palakkad in Kerala,
Astronomers capture a star forming in real time
DD IndiaArchived
Indian astronomers led by the Indian Institute of Astrophysics observed a Blue Straggler Star forming inside binary system TIC 327546480, located 9,500 light-years away in star cluster Collinder 261. One star has overflowed its gravitational boundary, transferring mass onto its c
US and Russian astronauts land safely in Kazakhstan
The HinduArchived
A US-Russian space crew landed safely in the Kazakh steppe on July 26 after an eight month stint on the International Space Station. NASA astronaut Chris Williams and cosmonauts Sergei Kud-Sverchkov and Sergei Mikaev touched down by parachute in their Soyuz MS-28 capsule southeas
Saudi Arabia's internet speeds rise to 216 Mbps
Communications TodayArchived
Saudi Arabia's average internet speed rose to 216 Mbps in 2025, up from 203 Mbps, according to the Communications, Space and Technology Commission's Saudi Internet 2025 report. The Kingdom ranks among the top five G20 countries on this measure. Median 5G download speed reached 32