Technology

Oct 8, 2026

Waymo locks in $5B loan from Blackstone, PIMCO to fuel robotaxi expansion

This is the first time the Alphabet-owned company has turned to debt financing.


Draconid meteor shower tonight: Best time and places to see it
Oct 8, 2026

Draconid meteor shower tonight: Best time and places to see it

Draconid meteor shower tonight: Best time and places to see itThe Draconid meteor shower will light up the sky on Thursday night and it won’t even keep people from staying up past midnight. The shower is expected to peak at 9 p.m but it depends on the viewer's location and it will be visible...


ARTEX AI Pentesting Tool Used in Data Theft Attacks on South Korean Financial Firms
Oct 8, 2026

ARTEX AI Pentesting Tool Used in Data Theft Attacks on South Korean Financial Firms

Cybersecurity researchers have disclosed details of a targeted campaign aimed at South Korean financial organizations that used an artificial intelligence (AI) pen testing tool named ARTEX to carry out the attacks. The activity, per CrowdStrike Intelligence, was active from late September to early October 2026, and resulted in data exfiltration from various South Korea-based financial firms,


Oct 8, 2026

Attackers Target Critical Atlassian Vulnerability Within Hours of PoC Publication

Threat actors have started targeting CVE-2026-21589, a critical vulnerability in Atlassian’s self-hosted Data Center products. The post Attackers Target Critical Atlassian Vulnerability Within Hours of PoC Publication appeared first on SecurityWeek.


Oct 8, 2026

Amazon Great Indian Festival 2026: Best TWS Earbuds Under Rs 5,000

Amazon's Great Indian Festival 2026 sale brings effective prices of several TWS earbuds below Rs. 5,000 after applicable bank discounts. The OnePlus Nord Buds 4 Pro is available for Rs. 3,599, while the Realme Buds Air 8 costs Rs. 3,499. Samsung Galaxy Buds Core and Oppo Enco Air 5 are available for Rs. 2,999 and Rs. 2,799, respectively. The OnePlus Nord Buds 4 is the...


Oct 8, 2026

Amazon Great Indian Festival 2026: Best 65-Inch Smart TV Deals

Many 65-inch 4K televisions from brands including Xiaomi, Samsung, Sony, LG, and iFFALCON are available at discounted prices in the ongoing Amazon Great Indian Festival 2026. The sale, which started earlier today, offers payment-based offers and exchange discounts. A few models are listed with coupon-based discounts as well. Here is a look at some of the best 65-inch ...


Oct 8, 2026

Amazon Great Indian Festival 2026 Sale Highlights: Best Deals on Smartphones, Electronics, More on Day One

Amazon Great Indian Festival 2026 sale is now live in India. The month-long festive sale promises numerous offers on a wide range of products, from across categories. Customers can purchase products from a wide range of smartphones, wearables, TVs, laptops, and other electronic items, including Amazon devices. Expect up to 80 percent off on electronics, accessories, m...


Oct 8, 2026

ESMA Orders Crypto Firms to Exit Non-Compliant Stablecoins Within Three Months

The European Securities and Markets Authority has told MiCA-authorised crypto-asset service providers to stop offering services related to stablecoins that do not meet MiCA requirements. National regulators have up to three months to address remaining exposures, while allowing limited services for existing customers to exit their positions. New purchases, trading, pro...


Oct 8, 2026

iQOO 16 India Launch Could Be Near as CEO Shares Cryptic Teaser

iQOO 16 could launch in India soon. iQOO India CEO Nipun Marya shared a post on social media, possibly hinting at the upcoming launch of the iQOO 16. While the post does not include the name, specifications, or launch date, the latest teaser suggests that the company is gearing up to bring the new flagship smartphone to the Indian market soon.


Can China match up with Meta’s Muse in race to harness AI agents?
Oct 8, 2026

Can China match up with Meta’s Muse in race to harness AI agents?

Meta Platforms’ breakout Muse personal AI agent is shining a spotlight on a new battleground in artificial intelligence – one in which China’s biggest internet companies are already jostling for position. Launched on September 8, Muse surpassed 2.5 million downloads in its first two weeks and topped free-app rankings on Apple and Google’s US app stores. Its popularity has drawn fresh attention to the emerging market for what are known as agent harnesses. Unlike chatbots, which merely respond to...