SAN FRANCISCO: OpenAI has unveiled Aardvark, a new AI assistant designed to help security teams identify and fix vulnerabilities, powered by the latest GPT-5 technology. Released on Thursday, the agent aims to address the growing number of software security issues, with tens of thousands of new vulnerabilities reported each year in both enterprise and open-source […]
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Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 set to redefine smartphone AI and performance
SAN DIEGO: Qualcomm’s next-generation Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 chipset is already making waves ahead of its expected September 2026 release. Following the success of the Gen 5 chip, this upcoming processor is rumored to utilize TSMC’s advanced 2nm process, a significant leap from the 3nm node used in its predecessor. The 2nm architecture promises […]
China approves TikTok transfer agreement
WASHINGTON: China has approved the transfer agreement for TikTok, U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced on Thursday, signaling progress toward resolving the app’s uncertain status in the United States. Bessent added that he expects the transfer to move forward in the coming weeks and months, though he provided no additional details. The short video app, […]
Pakistan launches cloud and startup fund initiatives
ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Information Technology and Telecommunication (MoITT), through its flagship organisation Ignite – National Technology Fund, on Friday unveiled two major initiatives: the Prime Minister’s Cloud Enablement Program for Startups and the Pakistan Startup Fund (PSF). The move aims to strengthen Pakistan’s national innovation ecosystem and accelerate the growth of a knowledge-based digital […]
WhatsApp to roll out face and fingerprint login for chat backups
SAN FRANCISCO: WhatsApp has unveiled a new privacy feature that will soon allow users to back up their chats using their face, fingerprint, or screen lock code, strengthening account security and simplifying the login process for over 3 billion active users worldwide. According to the Meta-owned messaging giant, the feature—set to launch in the coming […]
OpenAI, Oracle to build $50bn Michigan data-center campus
SALINE TOWNSHIP, Michigan — OpenAI, Oracle, and Related Digital announced plans on Thursday to build a massive 1-gigawatt data-center campus in Michigan, marking a major step in the companies’ joint Stargate initiative to expand artificial intelligence infrastructure across the United States. The multi-billion-dollar project, slated to begin construction in early 2026, reflects the AI industry’s […]
Google partners with NextEra to revive Iowa nuclear power plant for data centers
IOWA: Google has partnered with NextEra Energy to revive the Duane Arnold Energy Center, a nuclear power plant in Iowa that was shut down in 2020 after sustaining storm damage. The move marks a major step in Google’s push to secure zero-carbon energy for its expanding network of data centers. NextEra had been seeking a […]
Grammarly rebrands as Superhuman, launches new AI assistant ‘Superhuman Go’
Grammarly, the popular writing assistant tool, has officially rebranded itself as Superhuman following its acquisition of the email client of the same name earlier in July. While its core writing and grammar tools will continue to operate as before, the company revealed plans to gradually extend the new branding to its other acquired products, including […]
OpenAI targets fully autonomous AI researcher by 2028
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman announced during a livestream on Tuesday that the company’s AI systems are evolving rapidly, with the goal of developing an “intern-level research assistant” by 2026 and a fully autonomous “AI researcher” by 2028. This comes as OpenAI transitions into a public benefit corporation, moving away from its non-profit roots to accelerate […]
TikTok raises payouts, rewards top creators with 90% revenue share
TikTok has announced a major update that will allow users to earn more from subscriptions. The platform is changing its revenue-sharing model. Previously, creators received 70% of subscription income. Now, eligible users can earn up to 90%. This change applies first in the United States and Canada and will expand globally in coming months. To […]