Meta challenges UK regulator over online safety fees, fines
Britains 2023 Online Safety Act sets tougher standards for social media platforms such as Facebook, as well as search and pornographic content providers
Google faces new UK lawsuit over online display ads
The claim filed on behalf of British advertisers is seeking up to 3 billion ($4 billion) in compensation, according to an estimate
Apple, Meta warn Canadian bill could force them to weaken encryption
It is part of a broader push by governments to expand lawful access to encrypted data, a move tech companies say risks weakening user security
Rare Earth Mango found in Kerala: The hidden fungus locals call Nilamanga has returned again
The Canvas Hack Is a New Kind of Ransomware Debacle
Thousands of schools around the US were paralyzed on Thursday after education tech firm Instructure shut down access to its Canvas platform following a breach by hackers going by the name ShinyHunters.
Cloudflare to cut about 20% workforce as AI adoption reshapes operations
The internet infrastructure and cybersecurity company plans to cut more than 1,100 jobs globally
OpenAI unveils three audio models for real-time voice tasks
The new models are GPT-Realtime-2, GPT-Realtime-Translate and GPT-Realtime-Whisper
Why you can never get your doctor to call you back
Like many AI companies automating work that humans currently do, Basata will eventually face a harder question about where the line is between augmenting workers and displacing them. For now, the founders say the administrative staff they work with aren't worried about that; they're more worried about drowning.
Metas Instagram stopping support for end-to-end encrypted messaging
End-to-end encrypted messaging on Instagram will no longer be supported after 8 May 2026, Meta had stated
Hyderabad-based Skyroot Aerospace becomes Indias first space-tech unicorn
New Delhi: Hyderabad-based private space launch startup Skyroot Aerospace on Thursday, May 7, said it has raised $60 million in a fresh funding round led by existing investors Sherpalo Ventures and Singapores sovereign wealth fund GIC, becoming Indias first space-tech unicorn. The latest investment round also saw participation from BlackRock, the founders of Greenko Group, Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
How Attenboroughs lush imagery hid a history of colonial harm
As David Attenborough turns 100, his legacy of bringing natures beauty to millions remains unmatched. However, his choice of aesthetics over politics sustained harmful colonial myths and obscured the violent realities of modern conservation
Skyroot Aerospace joins unicorn club; Non-Yulu biz to hit 25% by year-end: Yuma Energy MD
Hyderabad-based spacetech startup Skyroot Aerospace has raised $60 million; battery swapping startup Yuma Energy is expanding beyond its core partnership with Yulu as Indias EV delivery ecosystem scales rapidly.
Musk v. Altman Evidence Shows What Microsoft Executives Thought of OpenAI
Leaders at the tech giant were skeptical of OpenAIbut wary of pushing it into the arms of Amazon, according to emails dating back to 2018.
Twitch has new penalties for streamers caught viewbotting, CEO says
Repeat offenders will be punished with caps on their views.
iam8bit recorded a jazzy Persona album for the series' 30th
The vinyl drops in Q4, but the full album is streamable now.
OpenAI launches new voice intelligence features in its API
The new features could be handy for customer service systems, but OpenAI says they have applications that work across a variety of other fields, including education and creator platforms.
Bumble will replace swiping right with... something
The company previously announced it was working on an AI assistant that can make matches.
OpenAI debuts a Codex plugin for Chrome
The new feature could turn Codex into more than a coding aid.
Kodiak AI raises $100M at a steep discount, sending its stock tumbling 37%
The company made a series of other announcements during earnings, including a new commercial contract, a pilot program in Canada, and a collaboratio
Meta's AI agent plans reportedly include an OpenClaw competitor that can shop on Instagram
Mark Zuckerberg has said he wants to make AI agents more accessible.
Disney looking to make a unified super app, report says
Disney CEO Josh D'Amaro, who took over for Bob Iger earlier this year, has emphasized his intent to streamline the Disney experience.
Trump Pivots on AI Regulation, Worker Ousted by DOGE Runs for Office, and Hantavirus Explained
Today on Uncanny Valley, were diving into recent reports that the Trump administration is considering an executive order that would establish some sort of federal oversight over new AI models.
NASAs new plasma engine could reduce travel time to Mars
The Salton seas hidden heat powers a modern lithium rush
Beneath the Salton Sea's arid surface lies a vast geothermal basin holding supercritical fluid rich in lithium, dubbed Lithium Valley. This region is poised to become a hub for clean energy and battery mineral manufacturing, aiming to extract lithium directly from geothermal brines. Engineers are developing innovative electrochemical processes to overcome extraction challenges, potentially securing the U.S.
Voi founders new AI startup Pit has become the latest rising star out of Stockholm
AI startup Pit is led by the co-founders of European scooter giant Voi and backed by a16z, which is leading the startups $16 million seed round.
The great white giant turns blue: The final act of Iceberg A-23A
The world's largest iceberg, A-23A, transformed from white to electric blue as it entered warmer waters, a sign of its ageing process. This color change, caused by the expulsion of air bubbles and absorption of red light, indicates rapid melting. Scientists are tracking its disintegration, which releases minerals that fertilize plankton, boosting local ecosystems.
Hackers deface school login pages after claiming another Instructure hack
The cybercrime group ShinyHunters claimed to have hacked Instructure again, defacing the login pages of several Instructure customer schools with an extortion message.
The secret beneath the floorboards: The hidden tunnel network of Bloxham
A secret tunnel has been discovered in Bloxham village, Oxfordshire. This discovery confirms old village tales of hidden passages. The tunnel likely served as an escape route for Catholics during religious conflicts. Experts believe it connected to the parish church. This find sheds light on the village's historical importance and the courage of its past residents.
Gusto hits $1B revenue, a figure that brings it closer to public markets
Gusto has shared an impressive milestone on its actual revenue, not an ARR number that estimates future income.
How to Disable Google's Gemini in Chrome
Chrome users were caught off guard by a 4-GB Google AI model baked into Chrome, sparking privacy concerns. The good news: You can easily uninstall it. The bad? You might not want to.
Tesla Model Y is first car to meet new U.S. driver assistance safety benchmark
The new benchmark rating applies to 2026 Tesla Model Y vehicles assembled on or after November 12, 2025.
A 17-year-old Dasia Taylor created innovative surgical threads. These threads change color to signal wound infections early. Her inspiration was to make affordable medical technology accessible. Taylor used beet juice and tested threads for this breakthrough. Her invention offers a low-cost alternative to expensive smart sutures. This development highlights science, public health, and social equity.
Perplexitys Personal Computer is now available to everyone on Mac
Perplexity's Personal Computer brings AI agents to your Mac, and is now open to everyone.
The Lexus TZ is a quieter, upscale take on the Highlander EV
It's also the company's first fully-electric three-row SUV.
I'm already dreading Apple's camera-equipped AirPods
Must everything be part of the panopticon?
Perplexity opens up its Personal Computer AI assistant to all Mac users
It's no longer locked a Max subscription.
Elon Musks lawsuit is putting OpenAIs safety record under the microscope
Elon Musk's legal effort to dismantle OpenAI may hinge on how its for-profit subsidiary enhances or detracts from the frontier lab's founding mission of ensuring that humanity benefits from artificial general intelligence.
Amazon Luna's May lineup includes Guardians of the Galaxy and the Resident Evil 2 remake
Prime members can also claim a code for Mafia II: Definitive Edition.
Valve will open reservations on May 8 for the second wave of Steam Controllers
Hopefully fewer of the coveted controllers will be snapped up by bots and resellers this time.
Kalshi doubles valuation in 5 months, hitting $22B
Prediction market startup Kalshi has raised a $1 billion Series F round led by Coatue.
Jeff Bezos rep leaves Slate Autos board
Melinda Lewison's departure raises questions about Bezos' support and involvement with the startup at a time when the Amazon founder is now apparently focused on robotics at his new startup, Project Prometheus.
Cozy city builder Town to City leaves early access on May 26
One of the genre's top-rated games is going 1.0 and adding a new map.
The Ploopy Bean is a travel-friendly mouse with a ThinkPad-style nub
No trackballs here.
Best Last-Minute Mothers Day Deals on Mom-Approved Gifts (2026)
Give Mom the best and save some cash in the process with these legitimate discounts on WIRED-approved gifts.
How Anthropics Mythos has rewritten Firefoxs approach to cybersecurity
Security researchers at Mozilla say Anthropic's Mythos has unearthed a wealth of high-severity bugs in Firefox.
Googles $9.99-per-month AI health coach launches May 19
The Gemini-powered health coach will act as a combination fitness coach, sleep expert, and health and wellness advisor.
Google unveils Whoop-like screenless Fitbit Air
The device comes with health and fitness tracking like 24/7 heart rate, heart rhythm monitoring with Afib alerts, SpO2, resting heart rate, heart rate variability, sleep stages and duration, and more.
Ancient jawbone linked to neither Neanderthals nor humans may rewrite human origin story
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Spotify now lets AI agents like OpenClaw generate personal podcasts
Rejoice, nerds.
Qualcomm reveals two new affordable phone chips with Smooth Motion UI tech
The Snapdragon 6 Gen 5 promises next-gen AI camera features while the Snapdragon 4 Gen 5 offers a big boost in GPU performance.
Police arrest SMS blaster crew that sent malicious messages to thousands across Toronto
Toronto police said this is the first known instance of an SMS blaster being used in Canada.
Indias first space tech unicorn emerges as Skyroot gears up for orbital launch
Skyroot's valuation has more than doubled since 2023 as the Indian rocket startup prepares for the country's first private orbital launch.
Google is turning the Fitbit app into a unified portal for your health and fitness data
The new Health app is rolling out on May 19.
The Google Fitbit Air is an AI-infused take on Whoop wearables
It's basically a small Fitbit Inspire without a strap.
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Google Is Rebranding the Fitbit App to Google Health
Google is sunsetting Google Fit by years end. While Fitbit remains very much alive, the rebranded Google Health app is your one-stop shop for all things health and fitness.
Google Ditches the Screen With the New Fitbit Air (2026)
Powered by Gemini and designed around simplicity, the new Fitbit Air could finally give the screenless fitness tracker market a compelling alternative to Whoop.
RIP social media. What comes next is messy.
As social media splinters, how can we keep the new online spaces from devolving into toxic pits of despair?
Chinas Moonshot AI raises $2B at $20B valuation as demand for open-source AI skyrockets
Moonshot's annualized recurring revenue topped $200 million in April, driven by rapid growth in paid subscriptions and API usage.
Pyralis papaleonei: Why scientists named this newly discovered moth after Pope Leo XIV
A new moth species, Pyralis papaleonei, has been discovered in Crete's White Mountains, named after Pope Leo XIV to honor his environmental advocacy. This endemic insect, with unique purple and orange wings, highlights the ongoing biodiversity crisis and the need for conservation. Its discovery in a well-studied region underscores that new species still await identification, even in Europe.
Elon Musk tried to hire OpenAI founders to start AI unit inside Tesla
Musk was prepared to do the for-profit, provided he would get control.
Startup news and updates: daily roundup (May 7, 2026)
YourStory presents the daily news roundup from the Indian startup ecosystem and beyond. Here's the roundup for Thursday, May 7, 2026.
India represents one of most dynamic opportunities in global commerce: Walmart CEO
Walmart, which had earlier announced to source goods from India worth up to $10 billion per year by 2027, is focusing on strengthening entrepreneur and supplier capabilities.
Albert Einstein, lacking cash for a hotel bellboy in 1922 Tokyo, penned a note on happiness: A calm and modest life brings more happiness than the pursuit of success combined with constant restlessness. This simple message, intended as a tip, later sold for $1.56 million at auction, proving his playful prediction correct.
Is your Porsche Taycan too slow at the Nrbugring? You need this Manthey Kit.
Nordschleife-specialist Manthey has developed an upgrade package for the Porsche EV.
DJI's Osmo Mobile 8P gimbal has a detachable screen remote
It makes it easier to record yourself from afar with the higher-quality rear cameras.
HP EliteBoard G1a review: It's a desktop in a keyboard! But it's not for you
The EliteBoard sure will make some IT managers out there happy, though.
Former NASA scientist says she died three times and saw the same afterlife each time
European Union strikes deal to ban sexualised AI deepfakes
Today, the EU has drawn a red line. AI must never be used to humiliate, exploit or endanger people. For the first time, EU legislation explicitly bans nudifier applications, centrist EU lawmaker Michael McNamara said
Qualcomm announces Snapdragon 6 Gen 5 and Snapdragon 4 Gen 5 mobile processors
These mid and premium segment processors are expected to arrive soon in smartphones
AI, cloud, and cybersecurity driving IT jobs demand, says foundit report
Hiring in the Indias IT sector is witnessing a structural shift with emphasis on value based roles rather than volume focused recruitment.
Beyond human eyes: A new camera captures the first real-time animal view of nature
There Is No Evidence the Trump Assassination Attempts Were Staged. People Still Believe They Were
Elements of the right and the left are united in the baseless belief that two attempts on Donald Trump's life were staged.
Some Instagram users left questioning why their follower counts are dropping
Media outlets reported that millions of followers had been removed from some celebrity accounts, raising fears about account deletions, mass removals of bot accounts, or a possible glitch
Everyone Should Travel With a Pair of Cheap Wired Headphones (2026)
Admit it: Its inevitable you will forget to charge your Bluetooth pair.
Pronto extends series B to $45M at $200M valuation
The latest investment was led by Lachy Groom, the co-founder of AI robotics company Physical Intelligence and an early backer of quick commerce startup Zepto.
RGG's Stranger Than Heaven game arrives this winter
The game, from the creators of Yakuza, will focus on the founder of the Tojo clan.
Samsung says its Galaxy Watch can predict fainting with 'high accuracy'
The feature would allow users to get into a safe position or call for help.
OnePlus Nord CE 6 and OnePlus Nord CE 6 Lite launched in India
OnePlus Nord CE 6 runs on the Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 processor. It operates on OxygenOS 16 based on Android 16 out of the box
Skyroot Aerospace raises $60M, becomes first spacetech unicorn from India
Skyroot Aerospace plans to utilise the newly-raised capital to support the commercial launch operations of its Vikram-1 rocket.
Meta asks California judge to throw out landmark social media addiction verdict
The jury in March found that Meta and YouTube parent Google had been negligent in the design of their platforms and had failed to warn users of their dangers
Samsung Electronics market value tops $1 trillion on chip boom
Samsung logged record first-quarter profit last week, with the announcement coming as the South Korean government pushes to break into the worlds top three AI powers
Snap flags hits to ad revenue from West Asia conflict, slower North America growth
Nearly 70% of advertising spend now uses at least one of our AI-powered automation solutions, Snap said in its letter to shareholders
Google offers changes to spam policy to avert EU antitrust fine
Google in EU regulators crosshairs after publishers complained about its site reputation abuse policy
Microsoft may shelve 2030 clean energy target as AI lifts power use: Report
Microsoft is spending hundreds of billions of dollars to build out artificial intelligence infrastructure needed to power services such as its Copilot assistant and Azure cloud service
Five architects of the AI economy explain where the wheels are coming off
Earlier this week, five people who touch every layer of the AI supply chain sat down at the Milken Global Conference in Beverly Hills, where they talked with TechCrunch about everything from chip shortages to orbital data centers to the possibility that the whole architecture that undergirds the tech is wrong.
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