Google Chrome logo with warning symbol representing the Chrome security flaw.

Emergency Chrome Security Flaw Sparks Urgent Global Update

Introduction Google has issued an emergency security alert to billions of users worldwide after uncovering a Chrome security flaw rated as “high severity.” The vulnerability, discovered by AI-assisted tools and confirmed by security experts, could allow attackers to crash browsers, overwrite sensitive data, or launch malicious exploits. The company’s rare global alert highlights both the…

IIT Kanpur cybersecurity startup demo – founders presenting cyber products with digital shield backdrop.

IIT Kanpur Hosts Cybersecurity Startup Demo Day to Drive Innovation

IIT Kanpur’s C3iHub Showcases Cybersecurity Startups at Delhi Demo Day India is taking another bold step in cybersecurity innovation. The C3iHub of IIT Kanpur, one of the country’s leading technology innovation hubs, is set to host a Cybersecurity Startup Demo Day in Delhi on August 21–22, 2025. The event aims to bring together government officials,…

Pixel Watch 4 launch – sleek smartwatch next to Pixel Buds 2a on a modern stage.

Google’s Pixel Watch 4 Launch Redefines Smartwatch Experience

Google’s Pixel Watch 4 Launch: A Big Bet on Smart Wearables On August 18, 2025, Google officially announced the Pixel Watch 4 alongside the Pixel Buds 2a during its global hardware event, sharing the stage with the flagship Pixel 10 smartphone series. The Pixel Watch 4 launch marks Google’s boldest attempt yet to position itself…

LFR at Notting Hill Carnival with cameras scanning crowd for wanted suspects

LFR at Notting Hill Carnival: Met Defends Deployment

Police Say It’s About Safety; Critics Say It’s Surveillance London’s Metropolitan Police will deploy live facial recognition (LFR) at this year’s Notting Hill Carnival over the August bank holiday, with Commissioner Sir Mark Rowley defending the move as a targeted tool to identify wanted individuals and prevent serious crime. Civil liberties groups have urged the…

Inner Space Cavern digital twin mapped with LiDAR-equipped robot dog

TxDOT Builds Inner Space Cavern Digital Twin with LiDAR

A 21st-Century Map for a 20th-Century Discovery The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) has completed a high-resolution Inner Space Cavern digital twin, fusing advanced LiDAR scanning with a robotic “dog” to capture precise geometry of the Central Texas cave—over six decades after it was first uncovered during highway drilling in 1963. The newest mapping push,…

Tesla neural net upgrade for Full Self-Driving in a smart city environment

Tesla Neural Net Upgrade Boosts Full Self-Driving Capabilities

Tesla Pushes Full Self-Driving Forward with Neural Net Upgrade Tesla has rolled out a significant neural net upgrade to its Full Self-Driving (FSD) software, enhancing the system’s ability to process real-world driving scenarios with greater precision. The upgrade, released this week, focuses on improving object detection, road prediction, and smooth vehicle navigation, marking another major…

Google Messages app showcasing the new delete sent messages feature with a recall option

Delete Sent Messages in Google Messages Rolls Out Globally

Introduction For years, Android users have asked for one simple feature: the ability to delete sent messages. While platforms like WhatsApp, Telegram, and iMessage offered recall or unsend functions, Google Messages lagged behind. But now, that gap is closing. In its latest update, Google Messages has rolled out the “delete sent messages” feature globally, powered…

iPhone 17 Air Leak shows Apple’s thinnest iPhone ever at 5.5 mm.

iPhone 17 Air Leak: Apple’s Ultra-Thin 5.5 mm Smartphone Revealed

Introduction As Apple prepares for its September product launch, a fresh wave of leaks has revealed exciting details about the iPhone 17 lineup. The standout highlight is the iPhone 17 Air Leak, which suggests Apple is introducing its thinnest iPhone ever, rumored at just 5.5 millimeters thick. This major design change, coupled with expected price…

MTN South Africa CTO Shift: Charles Molapisi moves from CEO to technology leadership role.

MTN South Africa CTO Shift: CEO Charles Molapisi Returns to Technology Leadership

Introduction In a move that underscores its commitment to digital transformation and innovation, MTN South Africa has announced that CEO Charles Molapisi will step down from his role and take over as Group Chief Technology and Information Officer (CTO), effective November 1, 2025. The strategic realignment is designed to strengthen MTN’s global competitiveness in mobile…

“Oracle Google Gemini deal visual: clouds linked by Vertex AI integration”

Oracle Google Gemini deal brings Vertex AI to OCI apps

A cross-cloud pact with immediate developer impact Oracle and Google Cloud unveiled a distribution deal on August 14 that will make Google’s Gemini AI models available to Oracle customers through Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) and key business applications. The move broadens access to generative AI for enterprises that standardize on Oracle’s stack but want to…