Xbox PC app could get a disc-to-digital feature soon
Xbox has been trying super hard to build a future for its enthusiasts that can compete alongside the PlayStation ecosystem. And in the same direction, rumours had it that the company has been working on a feature that will let users digitise their physical game collections on Xbox.The document reportedly states how the disc-to-digital program
Research found flaw that could put Google Passkey users at risk
Passkeys are usually considered one of the safest ways to log in to online accounts because they replace passwords with stronger encryption techniques. However, new research has found that under certain conditions, even passkey-protected accounts could be at risk. The third and most serious attack could extract a secret encryption key that protects synced passkeys.
AI agents will rewrite the way we use next‑generation smartphones
App Store and Google Play became the gateways to this digital universe, spawning a multi-billion-dollar economy that transformed companies like Apple and Google into the world’s most powerful software gatekeepers.We are on the precipice of the biggest shift in consumer technology since the multi-touch screen: the rise of the ‘AI-first’ smartphone.The devices are designed around
OpenAI, Anthropic, Google to join White House AI safety meeting
The Trump administration plans to host artificial intelligence companies at the White House on Aug 4 to discuss a new US framework for conducting voluntary safety tests of AI models, according to people familiar with the matter. OpenAI, Anthropic PBC and Alphabet Inc’s Google are among the AI developers planning to attend, according to the
Trump’s AI protectionism
Humanoid robots usually elicit more cringe than awe: They stumble, kick children, and despite advances are still worse at using their hands than my toddler. It’s a nascent industry, and such robots are more commonly seen in viral videos than real workplaces or homes. It was a surprise, then, when last week the Federal Communications
DeepSeek launches its new V4-Flash model to compete with American rivals
Chinese AI startup DeepSeek has launched its new V4-Flash model, which is reportedly the cheapest major AI model to operate globally.Research firm Artificial Analysis found V4-Flash costs significantly less to run than competitors, including Anthropic’s Claude Fable 5 and OpenAI’s GPT-5.6 Sol.The launch intensifies pressure on US AI companies, as Chinese firms are developing powerful,
Myspace seeking a revival as its owners plan comeback
MySpace first launched in 2003, becoming one of the biggest social networking websites in the world, known for customizable profiles, music features and a “Top Friends” list before Facebook eventually surpassed it as the top social media application. Myspace could soon make a comeback after nearly two decades on the decline, as its owners seek
OpenAI says its new ‘Astra’ AI model made breakthroughs
OpenAI has quietly unveiled that its next major family of AI models will be called ‘Astra’, and claimed that an internal version of one such model cracked ten long-standing unsolved mathematical problems, signalling a major leap in AI reasoning. These problems relate to a wide range of mathematical topics, such as high-dimensional geometry, coding theory,
Ukraine launches 635-drone swarm attack on Russia
Ukraine has launched another large-scale drone attack deep inside Russia, targeting military and energy infrastructure across several regions as both sides continue expanding long-range strikes far beyond the battlefield. Russian authorities said air defences intercepted 635 Ukrainian drones overnight, but regional officials acknowledged multiple casualties and damage to civilian and strategic infrastructure. The latest offensive
EU in talks with OpenAI, Anthropic after rogue AI agent hacking incidents
The European Commission is in talks with OpenAI and Anthropic over recent hacking incidents involving their AI models, as they touted landmark EU rules requiring strict monitoring of high-risk systems.Europe’s AI Act, which kicks in on August 2, is the first legislation in the world to regulate a technology used in almost all sectors of