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- Karpathy Launches HackerTube in Two Hours Using Claude, Rejecting YouTube’s Algorithm
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OpenAI co‑founder Andrej Karpathy launched HackerTube in two hours using Claude, creating a minimalist video platform with 6,454 tech videos and no clickbait.
- xAI’s Grok Bot Cost‑Cutting Revealed by Elon Musk
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Elon Musk said that xAI has limited the compute allowance for its autonomous agent, Grok Bot, not because of excessive user demand but because the…
- Digi Yatra Pilot for International Flights Launches at Seven Indian Airports
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Digi Yatra trials for international passengers have begun at seven airports across India, allowing eligible Indian citizens with e‑passports to use…
- Motorola’s Signature 27 Set to Fill OnePlus Void in U.S. Flagship Market
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Motorola’s upcoming Signature 27 flagship, featuring a Snapdragon processor, high‑end cameras, and a large battery, aims to fill the US market gap left by…
- Senators Demand Answers from Google Over AI Use in Schools
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Senators Blumenthal and Hawley asked Google CEO Sundar Pichai nine questions about AI tools in classrooms, citing student mental health and learning concerns.
- Retired Professor Arrested for Blocking Delivery Robots, Says She Will Continue Protest
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78‑year‑old Carolyn Marvin, a retired UPenn professor, was cited for disorderly conduct after blocking autonomous delivery robots in Philadelphia.
- Senator Sanders Criticizes Big Tech’s AI Spending, Warns Companies Not to Rely on Taxpayers
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Senator Bernie Sanders has warned technology companies about their increasing artificial‑intelligence spending. In recent quarters, major Silicon Valley…
- India Launches ‘Sealed Room’ Framework to Train AI on Sensitive Data In‑Place
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India unveiled a new system on Friday that lets companies and researchers train artificial intelligence models on data held by hospitals, banks and…
- Tech Giants Secure Decades‑Long Nuclear Power Deals Amid Rising Data‑Center Energy Costs
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Amazon and Google have signed 20‑year contracts to purchase nuclear electricity, reflecting a shift by major cloud providers toward reliable, low‑carbon…
- Vivo S70 Leaks Show Snapdragon 8s Gen 4, 6.59‑inch OLED, and 64MP Periscope Telephoto
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Leaks reveal Vivo S70 will feature a 6.59‑inch 1.5K OLED, Snapdragon 8s Gen 4, 50MP front and rear cameras, 64MP periscope telephoto, and optional 200‑mm…
- POCO X8 to Hit Philippine Market on Nov. 6 with 8,340mAh Battery and 120Hz AMOLED Display
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POCO X8 launches Nov 6 in the Philippines with 8,340 mAh battery, 120 Hz AMOLED display, Snapdragon 6s Gen 4, and HyperOS 3 software.
- Reddit to Test Login‑Only Access in Select Markets
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Reddit announced it will begin requiring users to log in to access the site. CEO Steve Huffman said the change will start in selected markets outside the…
- YouTube Faces Loading Issues, No Fix Time Announced
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YouTube reports a loading problem affecting videos and Shorts, with no fix timeline yet. Users see buffering, black screens, and 'Video unavailable' messages.
- Amazon Revamps Software Engineer Role Guidelines to Emphasize Outcomes Over Tool Use
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Amazon’s new SDE guidelines shift focus from tool metrics to customer outcomes, urging AI integration and long‑term impact measurement.
- Modi Calls for AI‑Driven Security and Innovation to Build a Developed India
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Tuesday that while artificial intelligence can provide rapid answers, verifying their accuracy remains the…
- San Diego Student Wins $25,000 Prize for Low‑Cost Wearable Stethoscope
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Year‑12 San Diego student Kayley Xu wins $25,000 Mott Challenge for Aucura, a low‑cost wearable stethoscope aimed at rural clinics.
- Mayer Uses AI to Draft Three‑Word Description of Daughter, Sparks Online Criticism
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Former Yahoo CEO Marissa Mayer used her AI tool Dazzle to generate a three‑word description of her 10‑year‑old daughter, sparking backlash on X.
- DigiLocker Lets Users View Aadhaar Card but Not Update Mobile or Email
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Aadhaar holders can view their Aadhaar card in digital format through DigiLocker, but the platform does not allow changes to personal details such as the…
- Instagram Tests 90‑Minute Horizontal Videos to Expand Long‑Form Content
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Instagram is testing 90‑minute horizontal videos for creators in Brazil and the U.S., linking short clips to full versions and expanding long‑form content.
- Apple Releases iOS 27.2 with Security Fixes, New Siri Languages, and Expanded Features
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Apple is currently seeding the iOS 27.2 update for supported iPhone models. The update addresses more than 160 security vulnerabilities and adds several…
- Apple Issues iOS 27.2 to Patch Over 160 Security Flaws and Add New Features
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Apple's iOS 27.2 update fixes over 160 security bugs, adds new Siri and Messages features, and introduces changes to Apple Music, Podcasts, FaceTime, and more.
- Apple Unveils iPad Mini with OLED Display, Thinner Design, and $200 Price Increase
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Apple announced a new iPad mini ahead of this week’s “Pro and tell” MacBook event. The updated tablet features an 8.5‑inch OLED screen that is twice as…
- Apple Sets Up Multi‑Day Launch Week with iPad mini, OLED MacBook Pro, and iMac
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Apple unveils a thinner, lighter iPad mini with OLED, and announces an OLED‑touchscreen MacBook Pro and new iMac during its multi‑day launch week.
- UK Allocates £100m to Launch First AI‑Powered Biosecurity Institute
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The UK government will fund a new AI Biosecurity Lab with £100m, backed by OpenAI and Anthropic’s £200m AI model credits, to defend against biological threats.
- U.S. Designates Helium as Critical Material to Bolster Domestic Supply
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On Friday, October 23, 2026, the U.S. Department of Energy announced that Secretary of Energy Chris Wright has designated helium as a critical material…
- Jhansi Student Builds ₹1,800 Air Conditioner That Lowers Room Temperature by 5°C
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A 16‑year‑old from Jhansi built a ₹1,800 solar‑powered air conditioner that cools a room by 4‑5 °C in an hour, winning a national competition.
- PHP Vulnerabilities Prompt Global Web Outages and Urgent Patches
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Two critical PHP flaws, dubbed PHP2Shell, were discovered by Calif and Wiz, causing outages worldwide. Urgent patches released for PHP 5.4+.
- Brazilian Man’s Quest for Love Leads to AI‑Generated Disappointment
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49‑year‑old bricklayer Edimar Martins travels 1,931 km to Belo Horizonte, only to find the woman he sought is an AI‑generated persona, leaving him stranded.
- Tesla Crash on I‑80 Leaves Two CHP Officers Seriously Hurt
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On Oct 13, 2026, a Tesla in Full Self‑Driving mode crashed into a CHP patrol vehicle on I‑80, injuring two officers seriously while the driver had minor…
- Bride Surprises Groom with $3,000 ASUS ROG Astral RTX 5090 GPU at Wedding
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A bride surprises her husband with a $3,000 ASUS ROG Astral RTX 5090 GPU at their wedding, sparking emotional tears and applause from guests.