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Gemini Call for Me might tell your mom you’re running late
AI

Gemini Call for Me might tell your mom you’re running late

Would you call your parents with Google’s AI?

Ofcom investigates Meta over Instagram Instants feature
Technology

Ofcom investigates Meta over Instagram Instants feature

The regulator said Instagram had not fully assessed risks posed by its Instants feature prior to launching it.

APOD: 2026 October 6 – A Complete Auroral Oval from SMILE
Science

APOD: 2026 October 6 – A Complete Auroral Oval from SMILE

APOD Science APOD APOD: 2026 October 6 – A… Today’s APOD Archive Submissions Index Search Calendar RSS Education About Discuss   APOD Astronomy Picture of the Day Discover the cosmos! Each day a different image or photograph of our fascinating universe is featured, along with a brief explanation written by a professional astronomer. ESA, CAS, SMILE, UVI A Complete Auroral Oval from SMILE Explanation: Have you ever seen a complete auroral oval?

Health

October 7 attacks: Inside Israel's mental health crisis - DW.com

More than one-third of Israelis have shown symptoms of mental health conditions, a report found. Three years after the October 7 attack, ...

Early 2027 Fantasy Baseball Rankings: Top 20 at catcher puts Hunter Goodman, Drake Baldwin at the top
Sports

Early 2027 Fantasy Baseball Rankings: Top 20 at catcher puts Hunter Goodman, Drake Baldwin at the top

Hunter Goodman leads a deep catcher pool for 2027, with Drake Baldwin, Shea Langeliers and several young options close behind

World

Palestine weekly: Olive harvest opens under assault

Israeli settlers and forces beat Palestinians, set property on fire and steal crops across the occupied West Bank.

[Closing Market] KOSPI Drops Below 7,000 on Foreigners' Selling
Business

[Closing Market] KOSPI Drops Below 7,000 on Foreigners' Selling

The domestic stock market, which opened on Oct. 6 right after the National Foundation Day holiday, saw the KOSPI index surrender the 7,000 mark in just one day

'Jailer 2' trailer X review: 'No logic, only magic,' fans go all out for Rajinikanth-Nelson’s mass entertainer
Culture

'Jailer 2' trailer X review: 'No logic, only magic,' fans go all out for Rajinikanth-Nelson’s mass entertainer

The trailer of 'Jailer 2' has set off an entire social media discussion, with Rajinikanth fans going berserk over the return of Tiger Muthuvel Pandian. While many fans have heaped praise on the trailer's mass elements, cameo appearances, and presentation of Nelson, there have been a few fans who hav

AI

Higgsfield CEO on Growth, $1B Run-rate

Alex Mashrabov, CEO of Video AI Start up Higgsfield, discusses the company's path to achieving generate annualised revenue of more than $1 billion, based on current performance. He also discusses the company's growth and business strategies for APAC markets. He speaks exclusively with Shery Ahn on "

Google just replaced Gemini Gems with Skills. Here's how to use and master them
Technology

Google just replaced Gemini Gems with Skills. Here's how to use and master them

Gemini Skills let you run reusable instructions from any chat and stack them together. Here's how to create, run, and chain your own.

The Beaver Brown Waters of Rupert Bay
Science

The Beaver Brown Waters of Rupert Bay

Earth Observatory Science Earth Observatory The Beaver Brown Waters of… 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 Cree word pahtaaunaakun seems particularly apt for describing the distinctive brown hues of the

Ten NHS trusts referred over monitoring consent
Health

Ten NHS trusts referred over monitoring consent

Infrared technology is used in patients' bedrooms and can monitor their breathing and pulse.

Early 2027 Fantasy Baseball Rankings: Top 20 at first base barely scratches surface at a deep position
Sports

Early 2027 Fantasy Baseball Rankings: Top 20 at first base barely scratches surface at a deep position

Nick Kurtz claims the top spot, but a deep first base pool featuring Miguel Vargas and Sal Stewart leaves room for debate.

World

Ukrainian forces deliberately block evacuation of bodies in Alyoshki — Russian envoy

According to Rodion Miroshnik, the Ukrainian military continued mining roads, while local civilians came under fire as they traveled to a neighboring community to obtain food

Samsung Robotics Accelerates U.S. Manufacturing AI Partnerships
Business

Samsung Robotics Accelerates U.S. Manufacturing AI Partnerships

Samsung Electronics’ robot subsidiary Rainbow Robotics is accelerating the expansion of its manufacturing ‘physical artificial intelligence (AI)’ business by c

Raj Shamani, Host Of 'Figuring Out' Podcast In India, Signs With WME
Culture

Raj Shamani, Host Of 'Figuring Out' Podcast In India, Signs With WME

Raj Shamani, the host of the popular 'Figuring Out' podcast in India, has signed with WME.

AI

Sony to transfer 418 XR patents to Meta

Sony plans to transfer 418 extended reality (XR) patents to Meta, with 43 of those transfers already completed. Analysts say the move signals Sony's retrenchment from XR hardware, while giving Meta a stronger patent position as it pushes deeper into AI glasses.

Why Steve Jobs’ Ideas Still Matter at Apple 15 Years After His Death, Tim Cook, John Ternus Reveal
Technology

Why Steve Jobs’ Ideas Still Matter at Apple 15 Years After His Death, Tim Cook, John Ternus Reveal

Steve Jobs’ legacy continues to shape Apple 15 years after his death, with Tim Cook and John Ternus paying tribute to the company’s co-founder and his lasting influence on its products.

Ancient pottery reveals earliest known traces of chocolate in east of Mississippi; formed a major part of feasts 1,000 years ago
Science

Ancient pottery reveals earliest known traces of chocolate in east of Mississippi; formed a major part of feasts 1,000 years ago

Chocolate has been providing a sugar high to humans for centuries, enough to inspire them to build monuments too. A new genetic analysis of pottery pieces near the Etowah Indian Mounds has revealed the earliest known traces of cacao east of the Mississippi River, according to Smithsonian Magazine, c

Costs and red tape cloud Czechia's pharma investment drive | Rapporteur
Health

Costs and red tape cloud Czechia's pharma investment drive | Rapporteur

Czech manufacturers point to strict EU regulation, significant public support for the pharma industry in Asia, and energy prices among ongoing challenges

LA Knight Says He Will Take The World Heavyweight Championship From Roman Reigns; TKO Group Reacts To Their Heated Confrontation
Sports

LA Knight Says He Will Take The World Heavyweight Championship From Roman Reigns; TKO Group Reacts To Their Heated Confrontation

LA Knight and Roman Reigns are set to clash at the WWE Money in the Bank Premium Live Event. Knight warned Reigns on this week's RAW and claimed that he will win the World Heavyweight Championship.

Another data center in Kiev ceases operations
World

Another data center in Kiev ceases operations

According to earlier reports, Russian forces hit various data centers in Kiev at least 18 times in September

What’s next for Vuori after a $5.5 billion valuation? A three-way stretch
Business

What’s next for Vuori after a $5.5 billion valuation? A three-way stretch

On a sunny Friday afternoon in June, I walk down London’s affluent King’s Road to a two-block stretch that features four athleisure stores. At Alo, racks of sleek matching sets seem designed for women who post their Pilates workouts on Instagram. At Nike, posters feature life-size photos of its sponsored athletes at the World Cup and Wimbledon. At Lululemon, under a heavily sloganed gray wall (“Friends are more important than money”), there’s a giant sales rack featuring a mishmash of athlet

Jessica Biel’s Wild Matchbox Movie Skill Has Her Kids Seeing Her Differently
Culture

Jessica Biel’s Wild Matchbox Movie Skill Has Her Kids Seeing Her Differently

Jessica Biel shared how doing her own stunts in Matchbox: The Movie earned her a cool mom status. Here are the details.

Cloudflare Introduces CLI for AI Agents, Sunsetting Wrangler
AI

Cloudflare Introduces CLI for AI Agents, Sunsetting Wrangler

Cloudflare recently launched the open beta of cf, a new open-source, agent-focused command-line interface for interacting with Cloudflare services through a unified CLI. Written in TypeScript, it provides structured output and command discovery to make Cloudflare’s APIs easier for both developers an

Samsung Electro-Mechanics Secures $200 Million AI Server MLCC Deal
Technology

Samsung Electro-Mechanics Secures $200 Million AI Server MLCC Deal

Samsung Electro-Mechanics is strengthening its position in the rapidly expanding AI infrastructure market after securing a major long-term supply agreement for multilayer ceramic capacitors (MLCCs) used in AI servers.The South Korean electronic components maker said Tuesday that it has signed a cont

Science

What boiled egg pudding taught me about AI

I won't lie: The mix of food in my blender looked really gross. It was literal AI slop. I was in the middle of another AI experiment, one of many that …

BBC Morning Live Dr tells people temperature to set thermostat to
Health

BBC Morning Live Dr tells people temperature to set thermostat to

But Dr Ranj Singh explained that persistent or unexplained cold sensitivity may be linked to serious conditions - and explained people may need to seek help

Madlanga commission has provided opening to sanitise taxi industry | The Citizen
Sports

Madlanga commission has provided opening to sanitise taxi industry | The Citizen

A lawful business partner contributes capital, labour, assets, expertise or demonstrable risk. An extortionist contributes fear.

New genetic cancer test for children slashes wait time to just days
World

New genetic cancer test for children slashes wait time to just days

Two children avoided invasive treatment for benign tumours while two were able to have less extensive surgery

The abundance paradox: How to convert individual productivity into organizational gains
Business

The abundance paradox: How to convert individual productivity into organizational gains

In 1987, the Nobel laureate economist Robert Solow famously observed, “You can see the computer age everywhere but in the productivity statistics.” Nearly four decades later, AI has produced a version of its own. Call it the abundance paradox. At the level of the individual worker, the evidence of AI-driven abundance is easy to see. Researchers found that AI typically raises productivity on specific tasks 15% to 30% in real-world work settings, and 20% to 60% in controlled studies. Meanwhile,

Russell Brand Arrives In London Court For Pre-Trial Before Rape Case
Culture

Russell Brand Arrives In London Court For Pre-Trial Before Rape Case

Russell Brand arrived at Southwark Crown Court before his rape trial begins October 12 - he faces allegations from six women.

AI

Behind the US$4.2 trillion revenue gap in AI infrastructure

AI data center plans and computing demand are expanding far faster than physical infrastructure can be built, creating a widening gap between planned and actually deployed compute. A review tracking construction progress and satellite imagery shows that while US data center construction continues to

Technology

September auto market beats expectations; Hotai sees stable Q4

Hotai Motor said Taiwan's auto market should remain stable in the fourth quarter, after September sales came in better than expected and the company kept its full-year 2026 forecast at 430,000 vehicles. The distributor also said sales of Toyota, Lexus, and Hino models will still target 165,000 units

What is the Plague? The deadly disease that killed up to 60% of Europe’s population
Science

What is the Plague? The deadly disease that killed up to 60% of Europe’s population

The Black Death struck vast swathes of Europe, Asia and Africa in the 14th century

Ten NHS trusts referred over monitoring consent - Lampard Inquiry
Health

Ten NHS trusts referred over monitoring consent - Lampard Inquiry

Infrared technology is used in patients' bedrooms and can monitor their breathing and pulse.

Hanuma Vihari picks India’s playing 11 for IND vs WI 2026 1st T20I; includes all 3 openers
Sports

Hanuma Vihari picks India’s playing 11 for IND vs WI 2026 1st T20I; includes all 3 openers

Out-of-favor batter Hanuma Vihari picked India's playing 11 for the first T20I against the West Indies.

World

‘Hitting the right nail’: Refugee rescue group defiant as Greece targets it

Aegean Boat Report founder Tommy Olsen insists he is defending the rule of law, as Greece opens trial against him.

FTSE 100 Live: Stocks to rise as oil at $100 after exports up
Business

FTSE 100 Live: Stocks to rise as oil at $100 after exports up

Welcome back to the City AM liveblog for all your top news, updates and analysis from the FTSE 100 and other UK markets.

Directive 8020 studio Supermassive Games suffers layoffs as more than 70 developers seem to have left the company this week
Culture

Directive 8020 studio Supermassive Games suffers layoffs as more than 70 developers seem to have left the company this week

According to a LinkedIn post by Supermassive's IT and facilities director, over 70 developers have been laid off as of this week.

Nvidia-backed startup Reflection unveils open-weight AI model said to rival China offerings
AI

Nvidia-backed startup Reflection unveils open-weight AI model said to rival China offerings

Beam is designed to perform well for coding and agent tasks and costs less than many competitors, says the firm Read more at The Business Times.

2026 Mercedes-Maybach S-Class Arrives in India at INR 3.35 Crore: All You Need to Know
Technology

2026 Mercedes-Maybach S-Class Arrives in India at INR 3.35 Crore: All You Need to Know

Mercedes-Benz has launched the facelifted Maybach S-Class in India at INR 3.35 crore (ex-showroom). The S 580e is the only variant available and is the first Maybach S-Class in India with a plug-in hybrid setup.

How pond algae led researchers to a Nobel Prize
Science

How pond algae led researchers to a Nobel Prize

Researchers are investigating whether optogenetics could eventually be used to treat neurological conditions

Russia reports a worker at a Siberian plague institute got pneumonia from an unknown cause and died
Health

Russia reports a worker at a Siberian plague institute got pneumonia from an unknown cause and died

Russian authorities say a staffer at a plague research institute in Siberia contracted pneumonia of an unknown cause, and local state TV reported the woman died last week

Prisco's NFL Week 5 Power Rankings: Chargers and Texans a disaster, Browns climb up nine spots
Sports

Prisco's NFL Week 5 Power Rankings: Chargers and Texans a disaster, Browns climb up nine spots

Pete Prisco shares his latest Power Rankings for the 2026 NFL season, including some big climbs up the board for some of last week's top teams

World

India’s ‘million mutinies’ are puncturing Modi’s aura of invincibility

Across the country, Indians are turning disparate grievances into a broader reckoning with unaccountable power.

Business

dynaCERT and IPMD Advance French Commercial Development

TORONTO —

Halle Berry seeks to restore 50/50 custody, says son returns from ex Olivier Martinez’s home ‘angry’
Culture

Halle Berry seeks to restore 50/50 custody, says son returns from ex Olivier Martinez’s home ‘angry’

Olivier Martinez has accused Halle Berry of physically attacking their 12-year-old son, Maceo, and is seeking sole custody

OpenAI Is Offering Free ChatGPT Plus in India: How To Get It Now?
AI

OpenAI Is Offering Free ChatGPT Plus in India: How To Get It Now?

ChatGPT Plus free trial in India: OpenAI offers select users one month of free access to its paid AI chatbot subscription.

Technology

Electric scooter sales rise 33% in September but year-over-year slowdown persists

Taiwan's motorcycle market emerged from the seasonal lull in September 2026, with total registrations rising to 70,189, up 16.78% month-over-month. Electric scooter sales also rebounded, with 3,482 units sold in the month, up 32.9%.

Anthropic Reports User to the Police
Science

Anthropic Reports User to the Police

A Florida woman is now facing a second-degree felony charge after telling Anthropic's AI chatbot Claude about her violent ideas.

Two sudden eye symptoms that could mean you have diabetes
Health

Two sudden eye symptoms that could mean you have diabetes

Almost six million people in the Uk have diabetes but one in five of these do not know they have it

Smart laundry, less hassle: How Hisense is upgrading the everyday wash | The Citizen
Sports

Smart laundry, less hassle: How Hisense is upgrading the everyday wash | The Citizen

The Hisense WT7I2225DB combines large washing capacity with intelligent wash features

World

Kenya ministry of health confirms first imported Ebola case

The first imported case of Ebola has been recorded in Kenya.

How to get a job in this ‘low-hire, low-fire’ market
Business

How to get a job in this ‘low-hire, low-fire’ market

When Brian Daniel, the founder of a Los Angeles-based staffing agency, recently posted what he describes as a “high-paying remote job,” he saw firsthand just how tough the labor market had become for job seekers. “We get between 500 and 1,000 applicants for every open position,” he says. But this job—an executive assistant position that pays $150 per hour—seemed particularly appealing. Within a few days, more than 2,000 people had applied. “The ‘low-hire, low-fire’ labor market is nothing to

Fact Check: Is Christian Bale returning as Batman in the new Christopher Nolan film?
Culture

Fact Check: Is Christian Bale returning as Batman in the new Christopher Nolan film?

The claim appeared after ‘The Batman Part II’ hit another interruption after its making was paused

OpenAI is adding watermarks to ChatGPT text in the EU: Here’s what it means
AI

OpenAI is adding watermarks to ChatGPT text in the EU: Here’s what it means

OpenAI is adding an invisible watermark to text generated by ChatGPT and Codex to comply with the EU AI Act's transparency rules.

How to Remove Your Personal Information From Google Search: Step-by-Step Guide
Technology

How to Remove Your Personal Information From Google Search: Step-by-Step Guide

Google lets users request the removal of sensitive personal details from its search results. This includes phone numbers, addresses, email IDs, government IDs, financial data, login details and certain intimate images shared without consent.

Science

Nature's capacity to 'bounce back' when species are lost is vastly overestimated, global analysis finds

The idea that ecosystems carry plenty of backup, so if a small number of species become extinct there is little harm, has been greatly overestimated, according to the largest global study of its kind.

One million UK adults who have never smoked are now vaping
Health

One million UK adults who have never smoked are now vaping

Latest statistics also show, for the second year in a row, more over-16s vape than smoke.

Sahibzada Farhan: Pakistan's New T20I Captain On A Revolving Door That Won’t Stop | PAK Vs SL
Sports

Sahibzada Farhan: Pakistan's New T20I Captain On A Revolving Door That Won’t Stop | PAK Vs SL

Sahibzada Farhan has become Pakistan’s sixth T20I captain in two years.

World

South Korea considers steps to force North Korea apology for DMZ mine blast

Seoul has urged Pyongyang to remove any other mines planted on the southern side of the military demarcation line.

The hidden meaning behind the new Brisbane Olympics logo
Business

The hidden meaning behind the new Brisbane Olympics logo

The emblem for the 2032 Olympic Games in Brisbane, Australia, is updating a well-known Olympic and Paralympic symbol to give it new meaning. Organizers accidentally leaked their own branding after inadvertently posting a video explaining the 2032 Games’ logo to its YouTube page. The emblem consists of shapes suggesting a five-flame Olympic torch and referencing several other meanings, chiefly the crest of a cockatoo and the location and year of the Games. [Images: Brisbane 2032, Eric

Sebastian Stan Reveals The Vampire Diaries Role He Doesn’t Regret Losing & Why
Culture

Sebastian Stan Reveals The Vampire Diaries Role He Doesn’t Regret Losing & Why

Sebastian Stan has revealed why he's not bothered about losing his role in The Vampire Diaries. Read on for more details!

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