The tablet of the new Tesla Model 3. Matteo Della Torre | Nurphoto | Getty Images Tesla is facing a federal investigation into possible safety defects with FSD, its partially automated driving system that is also known as Full Self-Driving (Supervised). Media, vehicle owner and other incident reports to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration […]
Continue ReadingCommander Jared Isaacman of Polaris Dawn, a private human spaceflight mission, speaks at a press conference at the Kennedy Space Center in Cape Canaveral, Florida, U.S. August 19, 2024. Joe Skipper | Reuters President Donald Trump has met with Jared Isaacman to discuss another nomination to lead NASA, a source familiar with the talks confirmed […]
Continue ReadingUsing the James Webb Space Telescope, scientists have detected phosphine gas in the atmosphere of the brown dwarf Wolf 1130C, about 54 light-years away. The finding suggests phosphine can form in extreme, non-biological environments, challenging its status as a potential biomarker and reshaping how scientists search for alien life.
Continue ReadingResearchers from Westlake University have developed the ‘FlyingToolbox,’ a drone system that exchanges tools mid-air with sub-centimeter precision. Using vision tracking, electromagnets, and AI airflow correction, it achieved 0.8 cm accuracy even under strong downwash. The innovation could transform aerial maintenance, construction, and rescue operations.
Continue ReadingAstronomers using JWST and ALMA discovered a 20,000-light-year-long contrail in galaxy NGC 3627. Scientists believe it was carved by a massive black hole traveling through the galactic disk, leaving behind a turbulent scar of dust and gas that may offer new clues to galaxy evolution.
Continue ReadingOct 09, 2025Ravie LakshmananCyber Espionage / Artificial Intelligence A China-aligned threat actor codenamed UTA0388 has been attributed to a series of spear-phishing campaigns targeting North America, Asia, and Europe that are designed to deliver a Go-based implant known as GOVERSHELL. “The initially observed campaigns were tailored to the targets, and the messages purported to be […]
Continue ReadingAn illustration photo shows Sora 2 logo on a smartphone. Cfoto | Future Publishing | Getty Images The Creative Artists Agency on Thursday slammed OpenAI’s new video creation app Sora for posing “significant risks” to their clients and intellectual property. The talent agency, which represents artists including Doja Cat, Scarlett Johanson, and Tom Hanks, questioned […]
Continue ReadingPeople walk past a billboard advertisement for YouTube in Berlin, Germany, on Sept. 27, 2019. Sean Gallup | Getty Images YouTube is offering creators who were banned from the platform a second chance. On Thursday, the Google-owned platform announced it is rolling out a feature for previously terminated creators to apply to create a new […]
Continue ReadingGoogle’s former CEO Eric Schmidt spoke at the Sifted Summit on Wednesday 8, October. Bloomberg | Bloomberg | Getty Images Google‘s former CEO Eric Schmidt has issued a stark reminder about the dangers of AI and how susceptible it is to being hacked. Schmidt, who served as Google’s chief executive from 2001 to 2011, warned […]
Continue ReadingOct 09, 2025Ravie LakshmananMobile Security / Malware A rapidly evolving Android spyware campaign called ClayRat has targeted users in Russia using a mix of Telegram channels and lookalike phishing websites by impersonating popular apps like WhatsApp, Google Photos, TikTok, and YouTube as lures to install them. “Once active, the spyware can exfiltrate SMS messages, call […]
Continue ReadingOct 09, 2025Ravie LakshmananCybersecurity / Hacking News Cyber threats are evolving faster than ever. Attackers now combine social engineering, AI-driven manipulation, and cloud exploitation to breach targets once considered secure. From communication platforms to connected devices, every system that enhances convenience also expands the attack surface. This edition of ThreatsDay Bulletin explores these converging risks […]
Continue ReadingEchelon, an artificial intelligence startup that automates enterprise software implementations, emerged from stealth mode today with $4.75 million in seed funding led by Bain Capital Ventures, targeting a fundamental shift in how companies deploy and maintain critical business systems. The San Francisco-based company has developed AI agents specifically trained to handle end-to-end ServiceNow implementations — […]
Continue ReadingSopa Images | Lightrocket | Getty Images OpenAI’s short-form artificial intelligence video app Sora hit 1 million downloads less than five days after its launch in late September, according to an executive. Bill Peebles, head of Sora at OpenAI, shared the milestone in a post on X late Wednesday. He said Sora reached 1 million […]
Continue ReadingUbisoft scrapped its plans for an Assassin’s Creed game set in the Reconstruction-era US after the Civil War over fear of political backlash, according to a new report. Citing sources familiar with the matter, the report claimed the game would have featured a former slave as the assassin protagonist taking on Templars and members of […]
Continue ReadingSamsung Galaxy M17 5G is all set to go official on Friday, October 10. As we wait for the reveal, Samsung has revealed the camera details of the phone. It is teased to come with a 50-megapixel rear camera sensor with optical image stabilisation (OIS) and a 13-megapixel selfie camera. The handset will have a […]
Continue ReadingAn Intel manufacturing technician holds an Intel Core Ultra series 3 processor (code-named Panther Lake) built on Intel 18A, inside Intel’s new Fab 52 in Chandler, Arizona, in September 2025. Courtesy: Intel Intel on Thursday announced its new PC chips slated to debut in laptops next year as the chipmaker battles to turn around its […]
Continue ReadingLinkedIn has updated its Open to Work feature, allowing users to add their notice period and expected salary to profiles. These optional details are visible only to recruiters, helping streamline hiring by matching availability and compensation expectations. Candidates who define roles, update profiles, and enable the feature are more likely to get callbacks, with cha…
Continue ReadingOct 09, 2025Ravie LakshmananCloud Security / Network Security SonicWall on Wednesday disclosed that an unauthorized party accessed firewall configuration backup files for all customers who have used the cloud backup service. “The files contain encrypted credentials and configuration data; while encryption remains in place, possession of these files could increase the risk of targeted attacks,” […]
Continue ReadingOppo Find X9 series, which is scheduled to be unveiled on October 16, has now been listed on the company’s online store. The Oppo website has revealed that its upcoming handsets will be available in four storage options and colourways. Apart from its new phones, the Chinese smartphone maker will also unveil the Oppo Pad […]
Continue ReadingCustomers can purchase premium ultrabooks at considerably lower prices than their usual market rates during the ongoing Amazon Diwali sale. While these devices usually command a premium price, the sale event offers great discounts and deals on offerings from top brands. The e-commerce giant has partnered with Axis Bank, Bobcard, IDFC First Bank, and RBL […]
Continue ReadingOct 09, 2025Ravie LakshmananArtificial Intelligence / Malware Russian hackers’ adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) in cyber attacks against Ukraine has reached a new level in the first half of 2025 (H1 2025), the country’s State Service for Special Communications and Information Protection (SSSCIP) said. “Hackers now employ it not only to generate phishing messages, but […]
Continue ReadingThomas Kurian CEO of Google Cloud, speaks at the Google Cloud Next conference in Las Vegas on April 8, 2025. Candice Ward | Google Cloud | Getty Images Google is taking another shot at selling businesses on artificial intelligence agents by introducing subscriptions featuring agents that perform specific work tasks. Gemini Enterprise targets large organizations, […]
Continue ReadingThe CEO of AI data firm Snowflake isn’t letting the stock market distract him from ambitions to become “one of the great technology companies in this world,” he told CNBC. The company — a cloud data storage platform — made history when it became the largest-ever software IPO when it went public five years ago, and its […]
Continue ReadingToken theft is a leading cause of SaaS breaches. Discover why OAuth and API tokens are often overlooked and how security teams can strengthen token hygiene to prevent attacks. Most companies in 2025 rely on a whole range of software-as-a-service (SaaS) applications to run their operations. However, the security of these applications depends on small […]
Continue ReadingOnePlus recently announced that it will unveil its latest Android 16-based OxygenOS 16 on October 16 in India. While announcing the date, the tech firm also teased the design of the operating system (OS). Now, a dedicated landing page for the OxygenOS 16 has gone live on the OnePlus India website, revealing the new connectivity […]
Continue ReadingMicrosoft will stop supporting Windows 10 on October 14, which is next week. The operating system (OS) will not receive new updates once it reaches the end of support. However, there’s still a way to receive updates, enabling them to use their PCs for another year without being forced to upgrade to Windows 11. Here’s […]
Continue ReadingGoogle has silently started rolling out the Wear OS 6 update to Pixel Watch 3 and Pixel Watch 2. The update is available for both Bluetooth and LTE variants of the Pixel Watch 2 and Watch 3. It includes Material 3 Expressive design language with colour themes, typography. It also said to offer improved battery […]
Continue ReadingSamsung’s upcoming “Auto Answer with AI” feature, leaked images of an early One UI 8.5 build suggest. It will likely let Galaxy phones automatically handle calls when users are busy or in Do Not Disturb mode. The AI can answer after a set duration, respond in real time, and provide a transcript afterwards. Users can […]
Continue ReadingBethesda has announced a showcase for the Fallout Day on October 23, where it will bring updates on the Fallout franchise. The Fallout Day broadcast could bring news on Fallout 76 and the second season of the Fallout TV series on Amazon Prime Video.
Continue ReadingEA Sports FC games have done little to move the needle in the last two years, but EA Sports FC 26 introduces two new gameplay presets to address the conflicting demands of its community. Authenticity is in focus in the manager mode, and Ultimate Team goes for a more competitive edge. You can’t please everyone, […]
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