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Robot data startup Mecka AI nabs $60M from Sequoia | TechCrunch
The startup pays people to record everyday tasks.
OpenAI says it has solved 377 maths equations that have stumped experts for years
Mathematicians have lashed out after the AI giant released hundreds of new findings.
World's first fleet-capable drill robot hits 10x speed, 99% accuracy
DEWALT's DALE downward drilling robot can work in fleets, drill up to 10x faster, and tackle massive data center construction projects.
Experts Say This Is the Most Important Thing to Know About the Dengue Outbreak
Experts say there are ways to protect yourself and your family even if infections are near you.
Grading the Yankees hot seats: After playoff elimination, could Aaron Boone, Brian Cashman be out?
The Yankees were swept by the Rays in the ALDS and now have a long, cold winter to figure out how to fix things in 2027
Cristiano Ronaldo pays tribute to Lionel Messi after Argentina farewell
'I have the utmost respect for what you've accomplished with Argentina,' Ronaldo writes in response to Messi's post.
How leaders can rebuild their team’s confidence after a layoff
Microsoft announced over the summer that it was cutting global head count by 2.1%. That’s 4,800 former Microsoft employees who are navigating the emotional ups and downs of losing their job. These individuals are being supported “to take their next steps” according to the all-employee communication from Amy Coleman, executive VP and Chief People Officer; part of a promise that “we will do this thoughtfully.” More than a quarter of a million Microsoft employees remain with the company, many of
'I won Gladiators - now I'd love to become one'
Josh McDonald won the third season of the hit TV programme, which aired earlier this year.
AI chatbots endorse existing climate-related policies twice as often as new proposals
A new study of multiple large language models (LLMs) found that when users asked chatbots for advice, the chatbots were more likely to make suggestions that favor the status quo over alternatives. The tendency of artificial intelligence to default to more common advice could be bad news for the clim
Monte Carlo added to Venice Simplon-Orient-Express itinerary for 2027
The iconic train will follow the French Riviera from Paris before reaching Monaco, with the new overnight journey becoming a permanent fixture and fares starting at a cool €4,870 per person.
APOD: 2026 October 8 – The Saturn System Smörgåsbord
APOD Science APOD APOD: 2026 October 8 – The… 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. The Saturn System Smörgåsbord Explanation: How was the Saturn system imaged so clearly?
Two more cases of deadly Legionnaires' disease reported in New York
Two cases of Legionnaires' disease have been reported in the New York City borough of Staten Island, a day after officials announced they were investigating two cases in the borough of Queens.
Dao Noodle
Artful strands that cut through a noisy noodle scene.
Acclaimed Indian actor Nana Patekar dies aged 75
Patekar won three National Film Awards and received the Padma Shri, one of the country's highest civilian honours.
Canada’s Jobs Report Lands Friday: This Bank Stock Could Move First
Friday’s jobs report could shake CIBC shares, but borrower stress matters more than one headline number.
Nana Patekar Death: What Happened At Veteran Actor’s House At 2:30 AM On October 8?
Nana Patekar died after suffering a cardiac arrest on October 8. His doctor revealed what happened at his Goa home after the actor messaged a friend at 2:30 AM.
Huawei and Qualcomm agree to cross-license patents covering 5G, AI and computing · TechNode
Huawei and Qualcomm announced a multi-year patent licensing agreement on October 5 covering cross-licenses to their patent portfolios in 5G, computing, AI
Nvidia-backed Firmus said to close books as mega IPO struggles
Reports say it has not drawn enough support for the A$11 share price marketed to potential investors Read more at The Business Times.
Fighting Drought in Texas Cotton Country
Earth Observatory Science Earth Observatory Fighting Drought in… 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 September 22, 2025 September 9, 2026 A satellite
FDA says its review of abortion pill will continue into next year
The Food and Drug Administration says its ongoing safety review of the nation’s main abortion pill will continue into next year
Sports Bulletin Oct 8: Gambhir Bids Farewell to Agarkar, Laxman Joins Selection Meetings; Bhagat-Patel Named Flag Bearers
Sports Bulletin Oct 8: Gautam Gambhir pays tribute to Ajit Agarkar, VVS Laxman joins selection meetings, and Pramod Bhagat and Bhavina Patel named flag bearers.
What did Palestinians take when they fled after October 7?
Palestinians displaced by war chose cherished items, revealing poignant stories amid devastation in Gaza.
Coupang Challenges KFTC’s 10-Year Data Order in Court
The legal battle between the Korea Fair Trade Commission (KFTC) and Coupang is intensifying over the commission’s order requiring the e-commerce company to sub
Ayushmann Khurrana On 25 Years Of PM Modi’s Service: 'May He Continue To Do Good Work'
Ayushmann Khurrana and film icon Kamal Haasan joined other public figures in extending warm wishes to PM Narendra Modi as he marked 25 years of continuous service in public.
Microsoft releases new Nvidia-chip AI PCs with revamped Windows 11
Microsoft revealed the specs and price for its Surface Laptop Ultra, AI PCs that run on Nvidia chips that are designed to run AI models and agents.
Listening to hidden insects could give farmers an early warning of crop pests
Crawling through muddy soybean fields to inspect several plant-mounted microphones was not on Emily Sur's graduate school bingo card, but she's not mad about it. Her research offers a unique opportunity to work at the intersection of entomology, agriculture and emerging technologies while still doin
3 Fired OpenAI Employees Write Plea for Chain of Thought Monitoring to Be Preserved
OpenAI fired them, but says it agrees with their recommendations.
Ex-CDC head posits if Russia was studying 'manipulated' plague strain
Dr Robert Redfield made the warning during an interview, saying the scale of the response from the Russian authorities 'doesn't make sense' for a standard plague infection.
WNBA semis winners and losers: Angel Reese proves clutch as Liberty, Aces face elimination after Game 2 losses
The Dream and Valkyries took commanding 2-0 leads in a thrilling pair of games Wednesday night
Laos poisoning victim's parents share story at her former school
Parents of a Melbourne woman who died from methanol poisoning have visited her former school to share their story.
Hanwha recognized on Fast Company's 2026 Next Big Things in Tech list
/PRNewswire/ -- Recognition honors EnergyFluo™, an agentic AI energy management system that orchestrates power from multiple sources, inclusive of grid,...
Veteran Indian actor Nana Patekar dies at 75
Known for his intense performances, Patekar carved out a distinctive place in Indian cinema.
Claude Haiku 5.5 is here: The fastest, most affordable Anthropic model yet
Anthropic has today announced Claude Haiku 5.5. It's the fastest and most affordable Claude model yet, and beats GPT-6 Luna in benchmarks.
Sony ULT Tower 5, Tower 7 and Tower Max Launched in India: Check Price, Specifications And More
Sony has expanded its ULT Power Sound lineup in India with three new party speakers. The range includes the second-generation ULT Tower 5, ULT Tower 7 and flagship ULT Tower Max.
Live - Rubio urges Europe to wake up as EU trade chief begins key China trip
Europe's ties with China, the US and the UK are all being tested at once. EU trade chief Maroš Šefčovič is in Beijing with a deadline to rebalance trade relations, Marco Rubio tells Europe to wake up, and London weighs rejoining the EU. In France, students are back on the streets today. #EuropeToday
Entropy starts 60-minute IV psilocin dosing in phase II binge-eating trial | Stockhead
Entropy Neurodynamics (ASX: ENP) starts Cohort 2 dosing in phase II BED trial of its IV-infused psilocin treatment.
What's next for the Padres? After playoff elimination, new owners have to prove they're all in
Payroll has dropped annually since Peter Seidler's death, but new ownership has vowed to do what it takes to win the World Series
Gong De Lin
Noodles from the north and more.
Some of the best dividend shares you've never heard of can be found on the FTSE 250!
The FTSE 250's home to some amazing dividend shares. James Beard takes a closer look at one of them yielding nearly 10%.
How boxing inspired a play about men's mental health
The play explores losing a sense of purpose, the difficulty some men have talking about their mental health and the support they can find in each other.
Refactoring The-Internet: Fork, Fix, Farewell to Heroku and hello to Render!
With this blog post, we will be taking Dave Haeffner's The-Internet, https://the-internet.herokuapp.com/, a ten-year old web app test site, fork it, investigate using Google AI how to modernize the server architecture, and port it over to a new home at Render.com. Spoilers: The original version, but
Token maxing is not AI fluency
Companies rushing to adopt artificial intelligence can fall into an unusual trap: spending money on AI without knowing whether it is actually creating value. Joey Chan, founder of Cloud Jedi Solutions and a longtime Salesforce community leader in the Philippines, calls one version of this “token max
SSC, OU Polytechnic Institute sign Cybersecurity Transfer Agreement - Shawnee News-Star
SSC Seminole State College and the University of Oklahoma Polytechnic Institute have established a new articulation agreement designed to provide SSC …
Ask an Expert — Five Ways to Help Someone Struggling With Mental Health
Observant family members can be the first responders to mental health or substance use concerns. Recognizing changes, listening without judgment, and simply being available can make a meaningful difference.
Breanna Stewart says refs wrongly told Liberty they had no timeouts left in final seconds of loss to Dream
The Liberty didn't call a reset timeout before their final possession of the 101-98 overtime loss
How October 7 redrew the map of the Middle East
Three years of war have upended alliances, weakened US influence and reshaped the region’s power balance.
ASML Stock Has All The Ingredients For A Breakout (Q3 Earnings Preview) (NASDAQ:ASML)
ASML stays a buy as AI-driven chip demand lifts bookings, capacity, and margins. Read here for a detailed investment analysis.
Suffragette role 'a gift' says Beverley Knight
The Wolverhampton-born singer stars as suffragette leader Emmeline Pankhurst in Sylvia the musical.
Nous Research confirms it hit $1.5B Valuation, launches AI agents for business users
The developer of Hermes Agent raised a $90 million Series B.
New US Navy modular booster targets 500 motors yearly at production
The Navy plans to field its new weapon in 2031, with X-Bow developing its solid rocket motor booster under a potential $69.7 million deal.
OpenAI said it solved 300+ complicated math problems, mathematicians are livid
The field of mathematics was already riled up about AI. All this complicated math and no one was left sobbing at the kitchen table. This week, OpenAI …
WHO questions Russia: "If plague is ruled out, what did she actually die from?"
The World Health Organization is demanding answers from Russia amid reports of a second suspected case of plague. Imtiaz Tyab reports.
Dolan on Silk Road
Meaty halal treats that pack a punch.
Ghosty’s Diner
Comfort food in a comfy wood-panelled room. Download the Good Food app to see this review.
MAS gives Singapore's financial firms one year to prepare for AI risk rules | e27
The new guidelines set expectations on governance, third-party AI and risk controls as adoption accelerates across financial services.
Rajinikanth Mourns His ‘Dear Friend’ Nana Patekar's Death: ‘I Can’t Believe He Is No Longer With Us’
Rajinikanth expressed shock over Nana Patekar’s death and offered his condolences to the actor’s family and loved ones.
The Dell 14 Plus Is a Copilot+ PC. Here's What That Actually Means - CNET
From live translation to smarter video calls, a Copilot+ PC’s on-board AI hardware can make a practical difference in your workday.
Microsoft event debuts new AI-friendly hardware and Windows changes
In its first live event in two years, Microsoft today announced its newest Surface laptop, outlined a host of changes coming to Windows 11, and shared a vision of how local-AI and agentic workflows could reshape personal computing for those in the dev community as well as home enthusiasts. Surface Laptop Ultra Originally teased in May 2026, the new Surface Laptop Ultra will be Microsoft's first offering to take advantage of the new Nvidia RTX Spark SoC (system on a chip).
Patreon Co-founder Sam Yam Partners with Podcaster Chloe Shih After Joining OpenAI’s Creator Initiative (EXCLUSIVE)
Sam Yam is partnering with podcast host Chloe Shih on a new series to explore how technology can help those navigating parenthood.
'I was blamed for my baby's death now NHS needs to change'
Neil and Katie Russell are working with the hospital where their daughter died on the scheme.
What's next for Yankees? After ugly playoffs sweep, Aaron Boone, Aaron Judge face the biggest questions
The Yankees offense all but vanished in the ALDS against the Rays, and it's getting harder to rely on the aging Judge to keep them afloat
Yemen’s government needs tribes to defeat the Houthis. Will they join?
Yemen's tribes could prove crucial to government's fight against the Houthis, but many may wait before choosing sides.
Argus launches alternative European ethylene and propylene price indexes
/PRNewswire/ -- Global energy and commodity price reporting agency Argus has launched new monthly price indexes for the domestic European ethylene and...
The Voice Behind Mowgli's Greatest Enemy: When Nana Patekar Brought Shere Khan To Life
Nana Patekar gave Mowgli's arch-enemy Shere Khan his iconic voice in the 1990s Doordarshan cartoon and reprised the role in Disney's 2016 film.