Received alarm-like notification on phone? Here's what it means
Mobile users in Delhi-NCR may receive test alert messages. The government is trialing a new disaster alert system across India. This system uses advanced technology to send emergency warnings quickly. Users might get repeated messages in different languages. These are only test notifications, and no action is needed. The system is undergoing evaluation before its official launch.
Pentagon signs classified AI deal that Google staff objected to with 7 tech companies
The Pentagon has signed agreements with seven major AI companies, including SpaceX and Google, to deploy their technology on classified military networks. These deals aim to bolster national security by integrating AI into high-tier environments for intelligence and battlefield support. Notably, Anthropic was excluded following a dispute over AI usage limitations.
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AI robot tech bros dogs run wild in Berlin gallery
Technology AI robot tech bros dogs run wild in Berlin gallery May 1, 20265:22 PM ET Heard on All Things Considered By Esme Nicholson A pack of AI-controlled robotic dogs has been let loose in Berlin Listen · 3:43 3:43 Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/nx-s1-5795427/nx-s1-9753608" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">
Pentagon says US military to be an 'AI-first' fighting force
Pentagon says US military to be an 'AI-first' fighting forceJust nowShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleKali HaysTechnology reporterReutersUS Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth has called for more AI use by the US militaryThe US military plans to increase its use of artificial intelligence (AI) further after the Pentagon agreed to new and expanded contracts with some of the biggest names in technology.Under eight agreements with Google, OpenAI, Amazon, Microsoft, SpaceX, Oracle, Nvidia and...
Versant Sells SportsEngine to Playmetrics
Versant, the media company recently spun off from NBCUniversal, has sold the assets of SportsEngine to Playmetrics, part of a strategy to refine its holdings and focus more closely on different types of assets. Financial terms of the transaction were not revealed,. SportsEngine provides technology and services tied to team and tournament management of youth […]
Netflix founder: AI will make these skills as important for technology companies as Maths
Netflix co-founder Reed Hastings foresees AI significantly boosting the importance of humanities and emotional intelligence in tech. He suggests a shift away from STEM dominance, emphasizing history and literature. Hastings, who donated $50 million to Bowdoin College for AI and humanity research, believes the next two decades will be exciting, ushering in an era of abundance.
OMODA & JAECOO showcases smart valet parking tech in Beijing, UAE roll-out soon
OMODA & JAECOO has completed the global public real-world test of its advanced Valet Parking Driver (VPD) technology during the Chery International Business Summit, marking a major milestone in the brand’s push towards AI-driven smart mobility.The achievement comes as the brand also celebrates surpassing one million cumulative global vehicle sales, reinforcing its rapid growth and innovation leadership. The next-generation system is expected to be introduced in upcoming OMODA & JAECOO mo...
TRAI pushes for tech that enables real-time accident alerts, traffic monitoring
The technology will be enabled by on-board wireless communication devices and can allow features for safety, such as warning drivers of an impending collision.| India News
OpenAI Targets Smartphones With AI-First Device Strategy
Fez – OpenAI is moving closer to launching its own smartphone, marking a significant shift from software services to consumer hardware. According to Al Jazeera, the company is working with major chipmakers including Qualcomm and MediaTek, along with manufacturing partner Luxshare, to develop a new generation of AI-powered devices. The project reflects OpenAI’s growing ambition to build its own hardware ecosystem and bring its technology closer to users. Instead of relying on applications or we...
Meta says its business AI now facilitates 10 million conversations a week
Meta doesn’t come up much in discussions of the top AI products these days, but its products are still benefiting from the ongoing surge of interest in the technology. The company’s business AI tools facilitated about 10 million conversations per week as of late March, up from 1 million in the beginning of this year, Meta said during its first-quarter conference call on Wednesday. The growth comes as the company recently expanded the beta program of its business AI assistant in the U...
Kazakhstan at the heart of inDrive’s global push toward a user-driven super-app
inDrive is one of the world’s leading ride-hailing platforms, with Kazakhstan a key market in its global growth. Building on a model centred on user choice, transparency and fairness, the company launched in Astana in 2014, marking its first international expansion. Since then, inDrive has scaled rapidly, achieving unicorn status in 2021 and expanding to 49 countries, with Saudi Arabia its most recent addition.“Our technology is sophisticated and very different from competitors,” says Country Ma...
Google staff sends letter to CEO Pichai asking for 'Pentagon ban': What they said
Hundreds of Google employees are protesting a potential Pentagon contract, urging CEO Sundar Pichai to block the use of the company's AI for secret military projects. Workers fear their technology could be used for lethal autonomous weapons and mass surveillance, demanding Google reject all classified workloads to ensure AI benefits humanity.
Google Photos uses AI to make the iconic closet from ‘Clueless’ a reality
Google Photos on Wednesday announced a new AI-powered feature that will soon turn photos of your clothes into a digital closet where you can create new outfit ideas, and even virtually try on your creations. Yes, the idea takes obvious inspiration from Cher’s iconic virtual wardrobe featured in the movie “Clueless,” where she could scroll through her various ensembles while deciding what to wear. Google says the new feature will leverage AI technology to automatically create a...
Families sue OpenAI over Canadian mass shooter's use of ChatGPT
Technology Families sue OpenAI over Canadian mass shooter's use of ChatGPT April 29, 20269:09 AM ET Geoff Brumfiel A woman mourns at a makeshift memorial for the victims of a deadly mass shooting that took place in the town of Tumbler Ridge, British Columbia. A lawsuit filed Wednesday claims that OpenAI was negligent for failing to report the shooter to authorities after her account was flagged for "gun violence activity and planning." Paige Taylor White/AFP via Getty Images hide caption toggle...
Google withdraws from Pentagon's $100 million drone contest
Google quietly withdrew from a Pentagon competition to build voice-controlled autonomous drone swarms—after initially being selected as a successful submission. The $100 million contest, run by Special Operations Command and the Defense Innovation Unit, seeks technology to direct drone swarms in real-time battlefield scenarios. Google cited "resourcing" issues, but the exit is said to be followed by an internal ethics review. OpenAI, Palantir, and xAI remain in the running.
A whole new world: Disneyland adds facial recognition to some entrance lanes
Walt Disney Company says technology at California theme park will prevent fraud and streamline re-entryDisneyland, the beloved California adventure park, has outfitted some entrance lanes with facial recognition technology, a move its parent company says will prevent fraud and streamline re-entry.At certain entrance lanes, a camera will capture images of visitors, which can be converted via biometric technology into unique numerical values, according to the Walt Disney Company’s website. Continu...
WhatsApp may block devices linked to digital arrest scams: Centre tells SC
The platform has also agreed to consider retaining data of deleted accounts for a minimum of 180 days, as required under the Information Technology Rules| India News
The Charging Battles In Europe Are Over, USB-C Won
InnovationConsumer TechThe Charging Battles In Europe Are Over, USB-C WonByEwan Spence,Senior Contributor.Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Ewan Spence covers the digital worlds of mobile technology.Follow AuthorApr 28, 2026, 08:15pm EDT--:-- / --:--This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.Signage for Microsoft Copilot+ PC going on sale )Photographer: David Paul Morris/Bloomberg© 2024 Bloomberg F...
Disney rolls out facial recognition to confirm tickets and stop fraud at one of its parks
NewsWorldAmericasDisney rolls out facial recognition to confirm tickets and stop fraud at one of its parks‘The Happiest Place on Earth’ says the new technology will help speed up entering and re-entering parks for guests Isabel Keane in New York Tuesday 28 April 2026 20:48 BSTBookmarkCommentsGo to commentsBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":"Copy link","bookmark":"Bookmark","removeBookmark":"Remove bookmark"},...