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.
Wyoming celebrates 'nuclear renaissance' as feds approve license for a new reactor
Construction of an advanced nuclear power plant partly funded by the U.S. government -billed as the first of its kind this century, is now underway in Wyoming. The Bill Gates-backed company says its technology is proven but there are still hurdles to nuclear.(Image credit: Kirk Siegler)
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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Wall Street Week | Warsh’s Fed, Vibe Coding, Geothermal Energy, Vegas Bets Big
This week, The Fed made its call this week, but Kevin Warsh may be about to change the institution itself. And, AI made coding easy for everyone, and that's the best and worst thing to happen to software engineering. Plus, can the same technology that unlocked oil and gas now unlock clean energy? Later, the city that was built by the mob is now betting its future on dayclubs, nightlife, and premium experiences. (Source: Bloomberg)
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...
AI Set to Reshape Up to 55% of Jobs in the US, BCG Report Finds
Casablanca — Artificial intelligence is set to change the way millions of people work, but not necessarily replace them. A new report by Boston Consulting Group finds that between 50% and 55% of jobs in the United States will be reshaped by AI over the next two to three years, as the technology becomes more widely adopted across industries. For many workers, that shift won’t mean losing their jobs. It will mean doing them differently. Same titles, different expectations. Tasks will change, workf...
Navy gets delivery of stealth frigate Mahendragiri; warship equipped with BrahMoS
India's naval strength is bolstered with the arrival of INS Mahendragiri, an advanced stealth frigate from Project 17A. This delivery by Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Ltd. highlights the nation's growing self-reliance in warship construction, featuring cutting-edge stealth, weaponry, and indigenous technology. The frigate represents a significant leap in naval design and capability.
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 […]
CIA's mind-control program in turmoil after scientist's mysterious death
CIA's mind-control program in turmoil after scientist's mysterious deathMy dad was a government scientist working on a secret mind-control program... then the CIA murdered him. Here's the gruesome evidence I believe proves it By STACY LIBERATORE, US SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY EDITOR Published: 17:15, 1 May 2026 | Updated: 18:33, 1 May 2026 e-mail 24 shares
Parents of missing DC intern Chandra Levy reveal chilling new extraterrestrial theory of why she vanished 25 years on
Parents of missing DC intern Chandra Levy reveal chilling new extraterrestrial theory of why she vanished 25 years onScientists are vanishing or turning up dead. Now ex-FBI boss reveals chilling plot likely unfolding... and who he fears is behind itBy STACY LIBERATORE, US SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY EDITOR Published: 16:29, 1 May 2026 | Updated: 16:29, 1 May 2026 e-mail View comments
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.
Look up tonight! A full Flower Moon will bloom in the night sky this evening - here's the best time to see it
Look up tonight! A full Flower Moon will bloom in the night sky this evening – here's the best time to see itREAD MORE: What could go wrong? NASA wants to light a FIRE on the moon By WILIAM HUNTER, SENIOR SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY REPORTER Published: 09:57, 1 May 2026 | Updated: 09:58, 1 May 2026 e-mail 3 View comments
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
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An article published yesterday reported that a man had been wrongly arrested after facial recognition technology confused him with a man who was then convicted of burglary. In fact, while...
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...
Structured tender model for shipbuilding: Govt aims tech transfer, local manufacturing
India is boosting its shipbuilding capabilities by adopting a "structured tender" approach for specialized vessels like gas and oil tankers. This strategy mandates that a portion of these ships be built domestically, facilitating technology transfer and strengthening local manufacturing. The government aims to aggregate demand for hundreds of vessels to enhance self-reliance in the maritime sector.
AI outperforms doctors in Harvard trial of emergency triage diagnoses
Researchers say results mark a ‘profound change in technology that will reshape medicine’From George Clooney in ER to Noah Wyle in The Pitt, emergency department doctors have long been popular heroes. But will it soon be time to hang up the scrubs?A groundbreaking Harvard study has found that AI systems outperformed human doctors in high-pressure emergency medicine triage, diagnosing more accurately in the potentially life and death moments when people are first rushed to hospital. Continue read...