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The reported Philippine ownCloud data breach highlights the risks posed by unpatched internet-facing systems holding sensitive government and research data. Image: Engin Akyurt/Unsplash CISA added CVE-2023-49105 to its exploited-flaws catalog after researchers tied the old ownCloud bug to reported Philippine nuclear data theft. Sep 4, 2026 We may earn
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Lenovo’s IdeaPad Vibe starts at about $700 in the US and comes in seven color options. Image: Lenovo Lenovo’s $700 IdeaPad Vibe rivals the MacBook Neo with more ports, chip choices, and upgrade options, but the base 8GB RAM model has limits. Sep 4, 2026 At $700, Lenovo
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Meta has unveiled Muse Spark 1.3, its latest AI system designed for complex coding and autonomous digital tasks as it competes with OpenAI and Anthropic. Image: Dima Solomin/Unsplash Meta launched Muse Spark 1.3 with stronger coding performance and efficiency claims, but independent tests show higher task costs
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Havells has launched an Agentic AI Voice feature on its Havells One mobile app, allowing users to control connected appliances through natural-language voice commands in English and seven Indian languages. The feature, developed by Havells Center for Research & Innovation (CRI), uses ElevenLabs’ streaming speech-to-text and text-to-speech models as its
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AMD and the University of Delhi have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to provide students and faculty with access to AI development tools and training resources, with the programme targeting up to 10,000 students over the next year. Under the collaboration, AMD will bring its AI Engage Developer
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MathCo has announced a transition to an AI-native operating model as the enterprise AI and analytics company marks 10 years of operations. The company said the new model is expected to create more than 2,000 specialised AI roles and expand its workforce to more than 4,000 AI-native professionals
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ADATA Technology is expanding its B2B memory and storage portfolio by bringing together products and technologies from TRUSTA and ADATA Industrial for applications spanning enterprise servers, intelligent edge systems, computers, smart home devices and portable and wearable products. The company said its new ADATA Business Applications hub is intended to
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Newgen Software said it has been included in Forrester’s The Customer Service Solutions for B2B Landscape, Q3 2026, a report authored by Laura Ramos that provides an overview of 19 vendors in the market. According to Forrester, B2B customer service solutions can help organisations improve resolution quality by providing
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Dell Technologies has launched uDaan, a national skilling programme that aims to train 23,000 young people for roles in artificial intelligence, cloud computing and electronics manufacturing. The programme is being implemented through a consortium comprising FITT-IIT Delhi, Learning Links Foundation and Generation India Foundation. It will cover 190 government
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Some of the most useful features on your phone aren’t always visible. This guide shows you where they are and how to set them up. Image: ChatGPT Learn how to add emergency contacts and medical information to iPhone and Android so important details can be accessed from the lock
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AI just got the green light to make a breast-screening decision on its own. Image: Vara Vara has received CE certification allowing its AI to clear some mammograms as normal without radiologist review, marking a step toward autonomous medical AI. Sep 4, 2026 AI has taken a significant step beyond
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According to a product roadmap from research firm Omdia, Apple is planning to introduce an entirely new 13.8-inch OLED MacBook toward the end of 2028 or early 2029. If released, the model could sit between the LCD-equipped MacBook Air, which Omdia expects to retain LCD technology through at least
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Xiaomi unveils CyberOne humanoid robot at IFA. Image: Xiaomi Xiaomi showcased CyberOne at IFA after reporting a 98% success rate in an EV factory trial, highlighting the promise and limits of humanoid robots. Sep 4, 2026 Xiaomi showcased its CyberOne humanoid robot at IFA 2026 in Berlin, but its more
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AI image generated with Google’s Nano Banana 2 reimagines Circular’s thinnest Ring 3 model. Circular Ring 3 Slim and Pro add non-invasive glucose insights, contactless payments, haptic alerts, and up to 12 days of claimed battery life per charge. Sep 4, 2026 Circular’s latest smart rings want
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Microsoft is introducing Project Zenith, a ready-to-code Windows experience designed to help developers spend less time configuring their PCs and more time coding. Image: Microsoft Microsoft’s Project Zenith brings a ready-to-code Windows experience to developer PCs, with local AI support and preconfigured tools. Sep 4, 2026 Microsoft wants to
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Garmin’s best watch gets better with a titanium case, a brighter screen, more size options and improved maps. This is a near-perfect performance watch with plenty of convenience features and a price tag that at best could be described as aspirational. Though I can’t make the case for
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Samuel Boivin/NurPhoto via Getty Images ByJohn Croxton, Tarbell Fellow September 4, 2026 04:10 PM ET Hundreds of AI agents collaborated to escape their containers, disguising their actions and even sacrificing themselves. * Industry An AI breakout that made headlines in July was much more sophisticated than previously realized, investigators
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* Watch Sydney vs Brisbane FREE on 7Plus (Australia) * Unlock your stream with NordVPN (save 75%) * Sydney vs Brisbane kick-off: Sat, Sep 5 at 1.15am ET / 6.15am BST / 3.15pm AEST Brisbane step up their bid to win a third flag in a row as they face Sydney in
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* The Lissome R1 is a compact countertop dishwasher for small apartments * Its water tank is filled manually, so it doesn't need to be plumbed in * It has a surprisingly large capacity — designed for up to three meal sets For the past decade I have been getting by without
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Razer’s magnetic Huntsman nails analog switches in a way very few others have. They feel as tactile as mechanical ones, yet offer all the customizations and performance tweaks you could wish for. The superlative design is yet another string to its bow. Its value is somewhat called into question
