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techJun 3rd, 2026

Nvidia's RTX Spark Laptops Look Hell-Bent on Disruption

Nvidia is set to introduce RTX Spark laptops that may finally make AI PCs a reality.

Via The New York Times

AI-powered computer worm illustration by Nicolas Papernot.

techJun 3rd

Scientists Find Way to Supercharge Dangerous Computer 'Worms' With A.I.

Hackers could use artificial intelligence to create a program targeting any known flaw in the world's computers, as demonstrated by researchers at the University of Toronto.

Via Wired

techJun 2nd

Microsoft Debuts Scout, an AI Coworker for Office Tasks

Microsoft's new OpenClaw-style agent called Scout is introduced in Teams and can automate mundane office tasks.

Via The New York Times

Meta safety features for teenagers on social media platforms

techJun 2nd

Meta Expands Safety Features for Teenagers

After legal setbacks, Meta implements new safety measures to protect teenagers from harmful content on its platforms.

Via Wired

techJun 1st

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AI giant behind Claude seeks public listing, following SpaceX's IPO announcement.

Via The New York Times

techJun 1st

Nvidia Pushes AI Integration in Personal Computers

Nvidia is setting its sights on personal computing by integrating advanced artificial intelligence capabilities into laptops and desktops, aiming to compete with tech giants like Intel and Apple.

Via The New York Times

Joby Air Taxi Demonstration in Manhattan

techMay 31st

Joby Demonstrated Its Air Taxi in Manhattan, but You Can't Fly in It Yet

Aviation start-ups and the Trump administration want to replace helicopters with electric aircraft, but new vehicles still have to pass arduous tests before public use.

Via The Hindu

Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar presents a bouquet to newly sworn-in Minister for Animal Husbandry S. Kamali

politicsMay 30th

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Vijay's Cabinet Induction of Eight Dalit Ministers Signals Significant Shift in Tamil Nadu Politics

Via The New York Times

Rocket explosion at Blue Origin launchpad

techMay 29th

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Jeff Bezos was gaining ground on Elon Musk's SpaceX and Starlink.

Via The Hindu

sportsMay 29th

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More than five million tickets have been sold, out of the approximately seven million expected to be made available.

Via The New York Times

techMay 28th

A.I. Is Making Scams Hard to Spot Here's How to Protect Yourself

Detecting scams requires a new approach as criminals masquerade as celebrities, web stores or family members asking for your money.

Via Wired

techMay 28th

Here Comes Ojai, Waymo's New Chinese-Made Robotaxi

Waymo has introduced its new robotaxi vehicle, the pale-blue Ojai, in California and Arizona.

Via Wired

New mothers returning to coding jobs in an AI-pilled workplace

techMay 28th

New Moms Are Returning to Coding Jobs Radically Reshaped by AI

The return of new mothers to software development after parental leave is met with an industry transformed by artificial intelligence.

Via The New York Times

Creative marketing video of A.I. start-up in the Bay Area

techMay 27th

Go Ask Alice Why Tech Start-Ups Are Spending Big on Hype Videos

Tech start-ups in the Bay Area are producing creative marketing videos featuring unusual scenarios to attract investors and media attention.

Via The New York Times

SpaceX board meeting with Elon Musk in attendance

businessMay 26th

SpaceX's Unconventional Corporate Arrangements Favor Elon Musk

The ways SpaceX set up its board and CEO's pay appear to benefit him at the expense of other shareholders, according to corporate governance experts.

Via Wired

techMay 26th

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The definitive story of how Claude Code and OpenClaw kicked off computing's biggest transformation possibly ever.

Via The New York Times

techMay 25th

Cybersecurity Experts in High Demand Amid AI Boon

AI-driven code generation is posing new security challenges, driving up demand for skilled cybersecurity experts.

Via The Hindu

An influencer facing the camera, hinting at the facade of perfection they project online.

etc...May 25th

Desperate tradwives

In Yesteryear, debut author Caro Claire Burke uses satire to uncover the real face of domesticity that influencers keep hidden from view in their reels.

Via The Hindu Frontline

techMay 25th

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AI 171 crash investigation highlights technical disputes over engine relight and flight control systems.

Via The Hindu

Interview with Anita Rampal on NEET paper leak and medical admissions

etc...May 25th

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Anita Rampal, a former dean, discusses the NEET paper leak and its implications on access to coaching and social advantage in medical admissions.

Via The Hindu

Arsenal players celebrating their Premier League victory

sportsMay 25th

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Arsenal, champions of the Premier League, prepare to take on Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League final. Manager Mikel Arteta urges his team to make history.

Via The Hindu

IPL 2026 Match: KKR vs DC at Eden Gardens

sportsMay 24th

Kolkata Knight Riders Eliminated in IPL 2026

KKR vs DC, IPL 2026: Delhi Capitals outshine Kolkata Knight Riders with early wicket removals.

Via The Hindu

politicsMay 23rd

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A Bihari delivery worker's death highlights the urban order's exploitation and invisibility of migrant labor.

Via Times Of India

politicsMay 23rd

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Cockroach Janta Party, a viral satirical movement in India, saw its official website taken down after gaining millions of followers. Founder Abhijeet Dipke accuses the government of suppressing dissent.

Via The Hindu Sportstar

Virat Kohli and Travis Head during IPL match

sportsMay 23rd

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Controversy erupts on field as Kohli refuses handshake with Head following intense verbal sparring during RCB vs SRH IPL match.

Via The New York Times

techMay 22nd

Waymo Suspends Service in Flooded Cities After Cars Stopped on Swamped Streets

Safety concerns led Waymo to temporarily halt their autonomous taxi service in Atlanta and other cities after videos showed vehicles stuck in flooded areas.

Via The Hindu

etc...May 22nd

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The cancellation and re-exam have exposed something larger than exam fraud: an education system growing more centralised, unequal, and hostile to students without coaching money, digital access, or second chances.

Via Wired

Uncanny Valley Podcast Episode on Meta Layoffs and Google AI Overhaul

techMay 21st

Meta's Layoffs and Google's AI Overhaul

In this episode of Uncanny Valley, we unpack the mass layoffs at Meta, big announcements at Google I/O, and the latest backlash against AI.

Via The New York Times

President Trump signs an executive order related to artificial intelligence models.

techMay 21st

Trump Postpones AI Oversight Executive Order

President Trump has delayed signing an executive order that would grant the government authority to evaluate artificial intelligence models before their release, citing concerns about certain aspects.

Via Wired.com

techMay 21st

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I used the Gemini app to generate lifelike videos featuring a digital clone of myself. Google sees this as the future of creation. I'm still creeped out.

Via Wikipedia

politicsMay 21st

Cockroach Janta Party: India's Gen Z Satirical Movement Explodes Into Political Phenomenon

The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) founded by Abhijeet Dipke gained massive traction within days, with over 15 million Instagram followers and serious political demands.

Via Wired

techMay 21st

SpaceX Lists Grok's 'Spicy' Mode as IPO Risk

Rocket company sets aside $500 million for potential litigation losses over complaints of sexualized images.

Via Wired

techMay 20th

I Gave My OpenClaw Agent a Physical Body

The coding skills of AI models are about to make it much easier to build and deploy robots.

Via The New York Times

techMay 20th

OpenAI IPO Set to Spark Silicon Valley Interest

OpenAI prepares for a potentially highly anticipated initial public offering, which could make it one of the most significant I.P.O.s in Silicon Valley this year.

Via The Hindu

AAP leadership with Bhagwat Man and Arvind Kejriwal

politicsMay 20th

Punjab politics entering volatile phase before 2027 Assembly election

AAP defends governance amid defections and scrutiny, BJP exploits tensions to expand reach.

Via The Hindu

sportsMay 20th

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Here are all the key statistics to know ahead of the IPL 2026 match between Kolkata Knight Riders and Mumbai Indians at Eden Gardens on May 20.

Via The Hindu

sportsMay 20th

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Riyan Parag, captain of Rajasthan Royals, criticizes media focus on off-field issues following the team's victory in IPL 2026.

Via Wired

techMay 19th

Meta Employees Scramble to Use Up Benefits Ahead of Layoffs

On the eve of about 8,000 jobs being cut, employees are cashing in on headphone stipends and other perks while they still can.

Via The Hindu Business Line

RR vs LSG player performance in IPL 2026

sportsMay 19th

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Sooryavanshi's power-packed innings helped RR chase down 220 with ease after Yash Raj Punja's double strike curtailed the flow of the LSG innings.

Via The New York Times

techMay 19th

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Despite early setbacks, Google's Gemini AI has surpassed ChatGPT in significance and utility.

Via WIRED

techMay 19th

Demis Hassabis on AI Layoffs: Companies Should Invest in Productivity Gains, Not Cut Jobs

Google DeepMind CEO Demis Hassabis argues that companies should use the productivity gains of AI to expand their operations and hire more people rather than laying off staff.

Via The New York Times

businessMay 19th

NextEra's Proposed Dominion Merger Amid Rising Energy Costs and Data Center Demands

NextEra's proposed acquisition of Dominion Energy comes at a time when Americans are paying more for electricity, and data centers are requiring increased power from utilities.

Via Wired