At the inauguration of a sandwich shop in Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh, a humanoid robot stole the show. The robot took part in the traditional puja and ribbon-cutting ceremony and then entertained the crowd with a dance. It had bodyguards, it saw guests, it socialized with people at the event.

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NUS Medicine, DayOne and Cortical Labs have announced the prototype of a biological data center in Singapore. It employs living human neurons grown from stem cells, and silicon hardware, to carry out information processing.

The prototype consists of 20 CL1 biological computing units in a self-driven server rack. Biological computing, researchers say, could provide energy-efficient, adaptive AI over conventional systems. Over the longer term the technology could underpin applications ranging from drug discovery to robotics and from cybersecurity to fraud detection.

The project is a big step forward in the merging of biology and next-generation computing.

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Operation QUICSILVER is a cyber-espionage campaign against the government and IT sectors of Myanmar. The campaign employs fake graduation invitations and other documents to lure victims into opening malicious files.

The backdoor, written in Go, is called QUICAgent and uses the QUIC protocol to communicate with its command-and-control server. The malware can execute commands, transfer files, browse directories, and persist on infected systems.

The campaign is associated with a China-nexus threat actor, with moderate confidence. The campaign was initially spotted in April 2026 with further attacks in June and July.

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Security researchers discovered 14 malicious npm packages disguised as harmless calendar and utility modules. They were used to deploy the RedC2 4.0 Linux backdoor, capable of shell access, credential theft, file collection and remote command execution.

The packages were:
streak-metrics-math@1.0.0/1.0.1
kit-map-vim@1.0.0
streak-map-cache@1.0.0
streak-map-kit@1.0.0
map-streak-kit@1.0.0
streak-cache-map@1.0.0
streak-calc-metrics@1.0.0
streak-calc-math@1.0.0
streak-math-abz@1.0.0
streak-metricsaz@1.0.0
streak-math-metrics@1.0.0
streak-metricazbd@1.0.0
streak-metricsazb@1.0.0
streak-kit-map@1.0.0

The malware also includes an AI-powered “Red Agent” that can turn natural-language instructions into post-exploitation commands. The campaign highlights the growing use of AI capabilities in malware and the risks of npm supply-chain attacks

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“First comes vulnerable, then comes more vulnerable, and then comes Windows.” 😂

Microsoft’s August 2026 Windows 11 update KB5121003 is causing some games to crash, freeze or even restart PCs. The issue appears linked to RGB lighting software and low-level drivers such as inpoutx64, which can conflict with certain games. Affected titles include ARC Raiders, MARVEL Tokon: Fighting Souls and THE FINALS. Microsoft is investigating the problem and has provided a temporary workaround.

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Twitch and Amazon are the subjects of a class-action lawsuit based on the claim that content from streamers was used to train Amazon's generative AI models without the necessary permission. It is alleged that Twitch employed streamers' videos and live streams as training data for AI without securing any licenses or consent. This controversy arose because Twitch set AI-training participation as the default option, forcing streamers to take manual action in order to opt out. Critics maintain that the streamers should have had to opt in rather than being automatically included. The case might have wider consequences for creator rights, AI training, and content ownership.

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A new campaign from ClickFix is tricking Mac users by showing them fake CAPTCHA verification pages.

The victims are instructed to copy and paste the malicious command into the macOS Terminal. The command installs malware which is capable of stealing passwords, browser data, information from Apple Keychain and data from crypto-wallets. The malware is also capable of ensuring its continued presence and of using the Mac’s resources to mine cryptocurrency.

Researchers cautions that a real CAPTCHA will never ask users to carry out Terminal commands.

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Microsoft Teams is being abused in a new phishing campaign to deliver SynkLoader, a previously unknown malware. Attackers impersonate corporate IT support and trick employees into installing a fake “PowerShell Cleaner” MSI hosted on Azure. The malware uses a fake Windows 11 lock screen, dubbed PhishLocker, to capture users’ passwords. SynkLoader can also enable remote access, network tunneling and PowerShell command execution. Researchers warn that the campaign could provide attackers with deeper access to corporate networks.

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Anthropic’s flagship Fable 5 is struggling to attract business users despite being its most advanced AI model.

Businesses are increasingly choosing cheaper models that offer a better balance of performance and cost.

Fable 5 accounts for only around 11% of corporate spending on Anthropic’s models.
Meanwhile, cheaper options from Anthropic, OpenAI and open-weight AI models are gaining ground.

The trend shows that businesses care more about cost-efficiency and practical performance than simply using the most powerful model.

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Indian-American Entrepreneur Builds Humanoid Robots for War

Indian-American entrepreneur Sankaet Pathak, founder of Foundation Future Industries, is developing Phantom humanoid robots for military and high-risk missions. The robots have already been tested in Ukraine for logistics and reconnaissance, while the company has secured $24 million in Pentagon contracts. Foundation aims to deploy improved versions for frontline military roles, potentially reducing soldiers’ exposure to dangerous environments.

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TCS & Porsche Partner to Accelerate AI-Powered Mobility

Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) and Porsche AG have announced a five-year strategic partnership to accelerate AI adoption across Porsche’s mobility value chain. TCS will establish a dedicated AI Mobility Centre of Excellence focused on manufacturing, engineering, operations and customer experience. TCS will also acquire 100% of Porsche’s IT consulting subsidiary, MHP, subject to regulatory approvals. The partnership aims to combine Porsche’s automotive expertise with TCS’s AI, engineering and digital capabilities to build smarter, software-defined mobility solutions.

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Tiangong Omni Wins Gold With a “Shy” Run

China’s Tiangong Omni humanoid robot won the 400-metre gold at the World Humanoid Robot Games in Beijing, finishing in 45.66 seconds. Its unusual running style with its hands near its face and body leaning forward quickly went viral. Engineers say the movement improves speed, balance and efficiency. The robot reportedly discovered the distinctive gait autonomously rather than being manually programmed.

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Robot Went From Weightlifting to Judge’s Table

A humanoid robot competing at the World Humanoid Robot Games in Beijing lost control during the weightlifting final.
After struggling with the weight, it dropped forward and tumbled straight into the judges’ table. The hilarious crash quickly went viral online.

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A Unitree humanoid robot went viral after appearing completely disoriented during a 400-metre race at the World Humanoid Robot Games in Beijing. The robot struggled to maintain its balance and coordination, making its run look more like a drunk sprint than an Olympic race. The hilarious footage highlights that, despite impressive advances in robotic speed, stability and control remain major challenges.

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Robot Gets Distracted by Cheerleading Robots 😂

A humanoid robot competing at the World Humanoid Robot Games in Beijing reportedly lost focus after noticing a group of robot cheerleaders performing nearby. The robot was taking part in an obstacle race when it stumbled and fell face-first.

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New Zealand to introduce bill for banning social media for under-16s

New Zealand is planning legislation to restrict social media use by children aged under 16. Platforms would have to take reasonable measures to verify the age of users, such as using existing account data, facial technology and digital IDs. Failure to comply could result in fines of up to 10% of global turnover. The government says the measure is intended to protect children from harmful content, addictive technology and its effects on mental health, sleep and education.

If access is blocked, teens will generally find a way around it, especially using VPNs. That can lead them down even riskier pathways like illegal content, unmoderated platforms and corners of the internet with little to no oversight.

When Russia banned Telegram, many teenagers were said to continue using it through VPNs, and Iran has followed a similar pattern. Bans don't necessarily stop people from accessing things, they can just move the activity to place where monitoring harder.

Parents already have various tools like parental controls, screen-time limits and, if necessary, choosing not to give children smartphones. But many parents just give mobile phone to small kids to keep them busy. There is no government regulation that can replace the responsibility of parents.

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Skyroot Aerospace Prepares Vikram-1 for Second Launch

Skyroot Aerospace has started preparations for the second flight of its Vikram-1 rocket following the successful maiden orbital mission. The first stage of the rocket has been sent to the Satish Dhawan Space Center in Sriharikota for integration and testing. The company wants to prove it can do reliable, repeatable launches and build its position in the global market for launching small satellites. The second mission is scheduled for before the end of 2026 and could include commercial and test payloads.

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SpaceX and NVIDIA to take AI Supercomputing to Orbit

SpaceX and NVIDIA are aiming for a late 2027 launch of an AI supercomputer for space, the Vera Rubin NVL72. The system will power SpaceX's planned Starmind AI satellite, putting cutting-edge AI computing in space. It will be powered by 72 Rubin GPUs and 36 Vera CPUs, specifically designed for high-performance AI workloads. The project is intended to expand SpaceX’s AI infrastructure for Grok from data centers on Earth to space. “The system is being modified to meet the unique power, thermal and reliability challenges of orbital computing,” says NVIDIA.

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Amazon Survey: 87% Indian Laptop Buyers Say Processor Performance is Key

As per Amazon’s Best in Tech Survey, 87% Indian laptop buyers consider processor performance as the key consideration. The survey, which received over 40,000 responses, also found increasing interest in AI features, with 58% saying they could greatly improve productivity. The majority of buyers are also looking at laptops above ₹40,000, which means there is a greater demand for higher performance devices. When it came to tablets, 74% of respondents chose display size and quality as the leading consideration.

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