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Ai+ Phone Prices to Rise by Up to Rs 3,000 From November 15: Check Revised Rates Here
AI

Ai+ Phone Prices to Rise by Up to Rs 3,000 From November 15: Check Revised Rates Here

Ai+ is not the only smartphone brand to increase prices amid rising costs. Samsung, Oppo and Realme have also raised prices for select models due to higher component costs and other expenses.

TSMC To Commence A14 Process Node Mass Production in the First Half of 2028, Eyeing a 7.5x Capacity Versus Intel's 14A and Scaling SRAM After Almost A Decade
Technology

TSMC To Commence A14 Process Node Mass Production in the First Half of 2028, Eyeing a 7.5x Capacity Versus Intel's 14A and Scaling SRAM After Almost A Decade

TSMC seems to be ready to commence production of its A14 process node in 1H 2028, and will tackle Intel's 14A massively.

World's largest digital camera snaps new world beyond Pluto
Science

World's largest digital camera snaps new world beyond Pluto

Space was so much simpler when I was a kid. Back in the 1980s, we still hoped to find habitable planets around every star. Nine planets orbited our own Sun. And “dwarf planet” sounded like a Saturday morning cartoon begging for its own toy line.

A village chief in Congo works to overcome Ebola prejudice even as the disease kills his relatives
Health

A village chief in Congo works to overcome Ebola prejudice even as the disease kills his relatives

A village chief in eastern Congo faces a tough battle against Ebola

NFL Week 8 upset alert: Can Lamar Jackson stun Bills? Will Vikings stay undefeated?
Sports

NFL Week 8 upset alert: Can Lamar Jackson stun Bills? Will Vikings stay undefeated?

Lamar Jackson's return gives Baltimore a chance to stun Buffalo

World

What we know of Vance’s letter to Rezaei, as Trump warns Gulf to ‘prepare’

Letter to Iran's security chief reportedly pushes for swift return to peace talks, with Vance leading US delegation.

Why DoorDash is spending $17 billion to acquire Instacart
Business

Why DoorDash is spending $17 billion to acquire Instacart

DoorDash has agreed to acquire grocery rival Instacart for $17 billion, a deal that will bolster the delivery company’s move into grocery and boost business at the largest third-party delivery platform in America.  Instacart, which launched in 2012, works with some 2,200 stores covering nearly 100,000 locations. DoorDash’s acquisition of the grocery delivery giant is a huge step toward its ultimate goal of revamping local business while owning all kinds of local delivery. 

Actor targets 'scarred villain' screen stereotype
Culture

Actor targets 'scarred villain' screen stereotype

Robert Rhodes says people with scars "experience joy, love and success just like everyone else".

Sharjah free zone offers license to tech startups from Dh1,500
AI

Sharjah free zone offers license to tech startups from Dh1,500

The offer targets startups across sustainability, advanced manufacturing, mobility and logistics, healthcare, creative industry and artificial intelligence and digital transformation

Is high-speed rail generally safe? What can Australia learn from Spain’s accident?
Technology

Is high-speed rail generally safe? What can Australia learn from Spain’s accident?

Rail travel, including high-speed rail, generally has an excellent safety record – better than travelling by car.

Arnab Strikes India
Science

Arnab Strikes India

Earth Observatory Science Earth Observatory Arnab Strikes India Earth Earth Observatory Image of the Day EO Explorer Topics All Topics Atmosphere Land Heat & Radiation Life on Earth Human Dimensions Natural Events Oceans Remote Sensing Technology Snow & Ice Water More Content Collections Global Maps World of Change Articles Earth Matters Blog Blue Marble: Next Generation EO Kids Mission: Biomes About About Us Subscribe 🛜 RSS Contact Us Search   The first named storm of the 2026 North Indian Ocean cyclone season—Arnab (pronounced Or-nab)—emerged in the

Health

Do You Still Need Your Antidepressant? What to Know Before You Stop

... health conditions. If you have experienced depression that returned ... Deprescribing can help address side effects, interactions between medications, ...

NHL Tonight: What to watch in Canadiens-Stars, 10 other Thursday games
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NHL Tonight: What to watch in Canadiens-Stars, 10 other Thursday games

Find game previews, betting intel, broadcast information, stats and highlights here.

World

‘Survival of the fittest’: The struggle to get to university in The Gambia

Students at a top university protest against transport shortages, poor facilities and safety concerns.

How readiness debt is affecting organizations
Business

How readiness debt is affecting organizations

Every executive team I talk to asks me some version of the same two questions: How fast can we deploy AI? Which AI tools should my team have? But they are asking the wrong questions. A person or organization can purchase a license to an AI solution in moments, but how fast can people adapt? The answer to this question will decide who succeeds in the AI era. TECHNOLOGY IS MOVING QUICKLY AI tools are changing weekly. A workflow can change overnight. A new model can suddenly perform a task

Russell Brand's wife tells his rape trial he is 'kind and a wonderful father'
Culture

Russell Brand's wife Laura tells court he is 'caring, kind and a wonderful father'

Laura Brand tells the jury at his trial she feels "very seen by him" and "I love him very much".

AI has started a tech 'supercycle', says Datatec's Jens Montanana
AI

AI has started a tech 'supercycle', says Datatec's Jens Montanana

Datatec results: CEO Jens Montanana says AI has permanently enlarged IT demand, though a Brazilian court win flattered the group's 56% earnings jump.

Technology

Indian manufacturing startup Venttup raises $3m pre-series A

Venttup, a Bengaluru- and Kochi-based business-to-business (B2B) manufacturing startup, has raised US$3 million in a pre-series A round co-led by …

Stunning new simulation shows the first galaxies breaking through the Cosmic Dark Age
Science

Stunning new simulation shows the first galaxies breaking through the Cosmic Dark Age

A new program aims to help scientists figure out how the ingredients of the universe formed early galaxies, which lit up the cosmos after a "dark age."

Health

Dentistry and Climate Change | CU Anschutz Dental

Heat, Inflammation and Cardiovascular Risk: Why Oral Health Belongs in the Conversation. The health effects of extreme heat are well documented. As ...

NFL Week 8 picks: Our experts face off on Panthers at Packers, Ravens at Bills and more
Sports

NFL Week 8 picks: Our experts face off on Panthers at Packers, Ravens at Bills and more

CBS Sports writers Jordan Dajani and Jared Dubin predict this weekend's top games

World

Protest at India university where no students’ union vote held for 20 years

Jamia Millia Islamia campus in Indian capital has seen weeks of protests, with several students holding a hunger strike.

Coal for Indonesian off-grid power plants no longer subject to 'domestic market obligation', official says
Business

Coal for Indonesian off-grid power plants no longer subject to 'domestic market obligation', official says

Coal supply to Indonesia's off-grid power plants will no longer be considered part of the so-called 'domestic market obligation' for miners, an energy and mineral resources ministry official said on Thursday. Details about the implementation of the new policy will be elaborated on in a revision to t

Russell Brand’s Wife Calls Him an ‘Amazing Husband’ at Rape Trial: ‘I Feel Very Seen by Him’
Culture

Russell Brand’s Wife Calls Him an ‘Amazing Husband’ at Rape Trial: ‘I Feel Very Seen by Him’

Russell Brand's wife, Laura Gallacher, took the stand to defend her husband at his criminal sexual assault trial in London on Thursday.

Alphabet stock sinks as search woes cause revenue miss, cash burn worsens
AI

Alphabet stock sinks as search woes cause revenue miss, cash burn worsens

Oct 28 (Reuters) - Google parent Alphabet reported disappointing results in the core business of search advertising and a massive acceleration in cash burn as it poured resources into building out AI.

SpaceX no longer needs NASA, and that's a problem for America's space agency
Technology

SpaceX no longer needs NASA, and that's a problem for America's space agency

For nearly a quarter of a century, Elon Musk and his essential partner at SpaceX, Gwynne Shotwell, viewed the United States government as El Dorado, the mythical city of gold. Like machete-wielding treasure hunters, Musk and Shotwell hacked through a tangled jungle filled with lurking carnivores such as Boeing and Lockheed Martin, as well as bean counters and regulators. Over time, against long odds, the pair cleared a path for SpaceX to contracts at NASA and the US military. They sued when things did not go their way. They hollered about unfair playing fields.

UK social media ban plans revealed: How teens can prove their age
Science

UK social media ban plans revealed: How teens can prove their age

Ofcom has revealed the four ways teenagers will be able to prove they're over 16 when a social media ban comes into force next year.

Health

US Health Secretary RFK Jr to expand access to unapproved peptides - BBC

Health experts have cautioned against use of the drugs, citing a lack of clinical trials for humans and the unknown long-term effects.

WWE may have subtly confirmed the new leader of The Bloodline after Roman Reigns
Sports

WWE may have subtly confirmed the new leader of The Bloodline after Roman Reigns

The Bloodline is currently being portrayed as babyfaces on WWE RAW.

World

South Korea captain, LA star Son Heung-min backed by coach amid rift rumour

Robert Moreno names captain Son Heung-min in South Korea's squad for Saudi Arabia and Qatar games despite rift rumours.

Want to protect voting rights? Businesses need to get involved
Business

Want to protect voting rights? Businesses need to get involved

With days until the election, Patagonia employees and grantees gathered virtually for a “Know Your Voting Rights” training with the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU). The nearly 100 attendees walked away with information on how to arrive at the polls without impediment, cast their ballot free from intimidation, and trust their vote will be counted as cast and not discarded. They also received instructions on how to ensure others can do the same. In an election season that has

Xbox leader Asha Sharma teases refurbishment programme while saying there's "more demand than consoles available", as Xbox hardware sales dip by 14%
Culture

Xbox leader Asha Sharma teases refurbishment programme while saying there's "more demand than consoles available", as Xbox hardware sales dip by 14%

There's apparently more demand for Xbox consoles than there is supply, according to Microsoft, and it's working on a refurbishment programme to address this.

QCon AI New York 2026 Program Committee Picks: Agent Identity, Context Costs, and Open-Source Infere
AI

QCon AI New York 2026 Program Committee Picks: Agent Identity, Context Costs, and Open-Source Infere

Who authorizes an agent’s actions, and how should teams manage growing context costs? The QCon AI New York 2026 program committee shares six session picks that tackle these questions, alongside open-source inference, agent standards, and audio AI.

Technology

Cuauhtémoc Cárdenas, historic Mexican politician and former presidential candidate, dies at 92

MEXICO CITY (AP) — Cuauhtémoc Cárdenas, a three-time presidential candidate and one of Mexico's most important modern political voices, died Wednesday at 92, Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said. An undisputed leader of the Mexican left, Cárdenas was the son of one of the country’s most popular

Science

Snowshoe-inspired foot pad lets one-legged hopping robot cross sand and slippery ice

University of Toronto engineers have given a one-legged hopping robot a flexible foot pad that...

Health

Leave home with a plan: What to pack in your medical kit and when to seek care for symptoms abroad

When people prepare to see a doctor before an international trip, vaccines usually dominate the conversation. And while vaccines are important, many of the health problems most likely…

McDavid scoring 200-plus? Devils now Cup-worthy? Wyshynski judges one-month NHL overreactions
Sports

McDavid scoring 200-plus? Devils now Cup-worthy? Wyshynski judges one-month NHL overreactions

With double-digit games in the books for all 32 teams, the hot takes are flying.

World

England and Al-Ahli striker Ivan Toney pleads not guilty to club assault

Footballer Ivan Toney pleads not guilty to allegations he headbutted and punched a man at a London nightclub.

Harness the potential power of wearables
Business

Harness the potential power of wearables

In a world of self-optimization, people are increasingly turning to technology like sleep trackers, smartwatches, and over-the-counter continuous glucose monitors to understand their health. No matter the health measures they intend to track, these wearable technologies share information while also telling you what you can do with it. With some consumers now paying direct attention to health feedback, wearables may take what felt like abstract and distant health consequences and root them in

Patrick Troughton's son reflects on 'magic' actor who saved Doctor Who with its first regeneration
Culture

Patrick Troughton's son reflects on 'magic' actor who saved Doctor Who with its first regeneration

"He was a magician of his craft... I don't know where he got some of the performances he got."

Gen Z is still sceptical of AI-infused dating apps, new survey finds
AI

Gen Z is still sceptical of AI-infused dating apps, new survey finds

Gen Z is dating more, according to a new survey, but the under-30s are still wary of artificial intelligence-infused apps – which may not bode well for companies that have been adapting their products to cater to the younger generation.

CVE-2026-66092 Apereo openEQUELLA Pre-Login Notice preloginnotice cross site scripting
Technology

CVE-2026-66092 Apereo openEQUELLA Pre-Login Notice preloginnotice cross site scripting

A vulnerability was found in Apereo openEQUELLA up to 2026.1. This vulnerability is cataloged as CVE-2026-66092. Upgrading the affected component is advised.

Russia-Africa Summit: Putin seeks to expand ties with the continent | Africanews
Science

Russia-Africa Summit: Putin seeks to expand ties with the continent | Africanews

At the plenary session, Vladimir Putin told delegates that Moscow was Africa's best partner, calling for an end to Western domination.

Hair loss supplements that turn wispy hair into thick, healthy locks
Health

Hair loss supplements that turn wispy hair into thick, healthy locks

A handful of everyday vitamins and minerals costing just pennies a day really can help tackle hair thinning, particularly when a nutritional deficiency is to blame.

James Madison vs. Troy prediction, odds: 2026 Week 9 college football Thursday picks from proven model
Sports

James Madison vs. Troy prediction, odds: 2026 Week 9 college football Thursday picks from proven model

SportsLine's model has locked in its best bets for Thursday's Sun Belt Conference college football matchup between Troy Trojans vs. James Madison Dukes

World

Olympic Games: South Africa bids to make Durban host city for 2036 or 2040

South Africa names Durban as host city for its 2036 and 2040 bids to bring the Olympics to Africa for the first time.

Steady improvement in South Africa’s mineral exploration landscape reported
Business

Steady improvement in South Africa’s mineral exploration landscape reported

While South Africa’s targeted mineral exploration activity has been limited for a decade or two, mining industry professionals participating in a webinar hosted by Creamer Media have reported promising improvements that could drive a resurgence in exploration. The 'Who Really De-Risks Exploration' w

Hello Kitty maker cuts ties with Japanese spy drama after China backlash
Culture

Hello Kitty maker cuts ties with Japanese spy drama after China backlash

Sanrio has apologised after its merchandise line with Japanese TV series Vivant drew criticism.

Meta delays indefinitely its rollout of new commercial terms after publishers' concerns
AI

Meta delays indefinitely its rollout of new commercial terms after publishers' concerns

BRUSSELS, Oct 28 (Reuters) - Meta announced on Wednesday that it was indefinitely delaying the rollout of its new commercial terms following concerns from publishers and digital advertisers, in a move that could stave off potential regulatory action.

Technology

Google expands healthcare AI push with Singapore research hub

The new hub will work with the National University of Singapore and Nanyang Technological University.

US report offers first glimpse of top-secret Chinese spaceplane
Science

US report offers first glimpse of top-secret Chinese spaceplane

A US intelligence report has offered the first clear glimpse of China's top-secret spaceplane.

Health

Death of US actress Hayden Panettiere ruled accidental, ending local police probe - BBC

... health conditions. The coroner's office had said crews treated a woman in "cardiac arrest" and her autopsy showed "no signs of trauma ...

North Texas vs. FAU prediction, odds, time: Week 9 college football Thursday picks from proven model
Sports

North Texas vs. FAU prediction, odds, time: Week 9 college football Thursday picks from proven model

SportsLine's model revealed its best bets for Thursday's American Conference matchup of the North Texas Mean Green vs. FAU Owls

World

Pentagon says Iran war has cost US taxpayers $47bn: What that means

With five days to go before the US midterms, analysts say the war could affect how people vote.

The questions quantum computing could help us ask again
Business

The questions quantum computing could help us ask again

AI and quantum computing get grouped together constantly. They appear on the same conference agendas, in the same conversations about the future, and often in the same sentence. I understand why. Both technologies are advancing quickly, and both will change how we work. After spending most of my career in quantum physics, though, I think we’re missing one of the more interesting parts of the story. I’ve spent years working on problems that conventional computers weren’t w

Cezanne Khan Avoids Tagging Shweta Tiwari As He Celebrates 25 Years Of ‘Kasautii Zindagii Kay’
Culture

Cezanne Khan Avoids Tagging Shweta Tiwari As He Celebrates 25 Years Of ‘Kasautii Zindagii Kay’

Cezanne Khan and Shweta Tiwari reportedly shared a strained relationship off screen during their time on Kasautii Zindagii Kay.

The AI Industry May Regret Its Trump Bet After the Midterms
AI

The AI Industry May Regret Its Trump Bet After the Midterms

AI leaders aligned themselves with Trump, which may not age well after next week’s midterm elections

Technology

The new MacBook Pro has a stabilized camera and it’s a practical perk hiding in plain sight

Apple's new MacBook Pro promises steadier video calls when you touch its screen. Camera stabilization and a redesigned hinge address an everyday annoyance, though their effectiveness still needs hands-on testing.

The Novocaine Pushers: Numbing People to Obvious Dangers of COVID and MAHA. | Science-Based Medicine
Science

The Novocaine Pushers: Numbing People to Obvious Dangers of COVID and MAHA. | Science-Based Medicine

COVID and MAHA weren't just dangerous, they were obviously dangerous. Yet, there was a coordinated effort to numb people to their risks,

Health

Depression in the Context of Medical Illness: Evaluation, Management, and the Risk of Suicide

... medical or surgical problems who also demonstrate psychiatric symptoms or conditions. ... health problem.25. Although psychotropics are not ...

College football bets: Week 9 odds, parlays for favorites and underdogs include Utah, Wisconsin
Sports

College football bets: Week 9 odds, parlays for favorites and underdogs include Utah, Wisconsin

SportsLine football expert Mike Tierney gives his best parlay bets for college football in Week 9

World

King Charles on Caribbean tour as calls grow for slavery reparations

UK’s King Charles joined a Junkanoo street parade during a visit to the Bahamas ahead of the Commonwealth summit.

Agnico posts strong third-quarter free cash flow
Business

Agnico posts strong third-quarter free cash flow

Canada-based gold miner Agnico Eagle generated strong free cash flow for the third quarter ended September 30, driven by a solid operational performance, led by strong performances at the Detour Lake, Fosterville and Kittilla mines, and a high gold price of $ 4 264/oz. Its payable gold production fo

MobLand Star Was ‘Very Happy’ With His Season 2 Death
Culture

MobLand Star Was ‘Very Happy’ With His Season 2 Death

A MobLand Season 2 star explained why he was “very happy” with his character’s shocking death and broke down the deadly twist.