The Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences gave the award for their discovery of non-linear effects and autocatalysis in asymmetric organic synthesis. The Academy also pointed out that, apart from living things themselves, nobody had managed to do this before.

What is 'handedness' in chemistry?

Look at your hands. They are the same in every way, yet you can't fit a left glove on your right hand. Some molecules work like this. They come in two forms that are mirror images of each other. The atoms are the same and are joined the same way, but the shape is flipped. Scientists call this property chirality.

It matters a lot in biology. Take amino acids, the small units that make up proteins. They can exist in both mirror forms, but living things almost always use just one of them to build proteins.

So how did life end up choosing a side? Chemists tried to find out for decades. The problem was that when they made such molecules in the lab, they usually got both forms in about equal amounts.

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What Kagan did

In 1986, Kagan found a way to steer a reaction so that one mirror form came out in much larger amounts than the other. This showed that reactions don't always have to produce an even split.

What Soai did

Soai took the idea much further. In 1995, he reported a reaction that could boost one handedness. It worked through autocatalysis, which means the product of the reaction helps speed up the same reaction that made it. This sets up a loop. Even a tiny difference at the start keeps growing bigger.

By 2003, he had shown a reaction that produced almost only one of the two mirror forms. Outside of living systems, no one had reached this level before. When a system ends up with mostly one hand, it is called homochirality.

Why it matters

This is not just a puzzle for textbooks. Two mirror versions of the same molecule can act very differently inside the human body. That is why drug makers often need to produce only one specific form. Control over handedness is a big deal in medicine and in making medicines at scale.

Heiner Linke, chair of the Nobel Committee for Chemistry, said the two scientists solved a mystery more than a century old: how homochirality can appear on its own.

Soai, speaking on the phone after the announcement, said he was very excited and called it one of the most exciting days of his life. He added that he was happy to share the prize with Kagan.

In short, their work shows that chemistry can take a very small preference and grow it into a strong one. That may point to how life's own handedness began.

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ਇੱਥੇ ਇੱਕ ਜ਼ਰੂਰੀ ਗੱਲ ਸਮਝਣਾ ਬਹੁਤ ਜ਼ਰੂਰੀ ਹੈ। ਸੇਲ 'ਚ ਜੇਕਰ ਲਿਖਿਆ ਹੈ ਕਿ ਤੁਹਾਨੂੰ ‘10% ਤੱਕ ਡਿਸਕਾਊਂਟ’ ਮਿਲੇਗਾ ਤਾਂ ਇਸ ਦਾ ਮਤਲਬ ਇਹ ਨਹੀਂ ਹੈ ਕਿ ਹਰ ਖਰੀਦਦਾਰੀ 'ਤੇ ਪੂਰੇ 10 ਫੀਸਦੀ ਦੀ ਛੋਟ ਮਿਲੇਗੀ। ਤੁਹਾਨੂੰ ਮਿਲਣ ਵਾਲਾ ਅਸਲ ਡਿਸਕਾਊਂਟ ਖਰੀਦਦਾਰੀ ਦੀ ਰਕਮ, ਕਾਰਡ ਦੀ ਯੋਗਤਾ ਅਤੇ ਆਫਰ ਦੀ ਵੱਧ ਤੋਂ ਵੱਧ ਸੀਮਾ 'ਤੇ ਨਿਰਭਰ ਕਰੇਗਾ। ਕੁਝ ਕਾਰਪੋਰੇਟ ਕਾਰਡ ਆਫਰ ਤੋਂ ਬਾਹਰ ਹੋ ਸਕਦੇ ਹਨ। ਉੱਥੇ ਹੀ ਆਮ ਕਾਰਡ ਪੇਮੈਂਟ ਅਤੇ EMI ਟ੍ਰਾਂਜ਼ੈਕਸ਼ਨ ਦੇ ਨਿਯਮ ਵੀ ਵੱਖਰੇ ਹੋ ਸਕਦੇ ਹਨ। ਇਸ ਲਈ ਪੇਮੈਂਟ ਕਰਨ ਤੋਂ ਪਹਿਲਾਂ ਬੈਂਕ ਆਫਰ ਦੀਆਂ ਸ਼ਰਤਾਂ, ਘੱਟੋ-ਘੱਟ ਖਰੀਦਦਾਰੀ ਅਤੇ ਵੱਧ ਤੋਂ ਵੱਧ ਡਿਸਕਾਊਂਟ ਲਿਮਿਟ ਜ਼ਰੂਰ ਚੈੱਕ ਕਰੋ। ਚੈੱਕਆਊਟ ਪੇਜ 'ਤੇ ਮਿਲਣ ਵਾਲੀ ਆਖਰੀ ਕੀਮਤ ਦੇਖ ਕੇ ਹੀ ਫੈਸਲਾ ਕਰੋ ਕਿ ਡੀਲ ਅਸਲ 'ਚ ਤੁਹਾਡੇ ਲਈ ਫਾਇਦੇਮੰਦ ਹੈ ਵੀ ਜਾਂ ਨਹੀਂ।

Neutrinos are tiny particles that pass through almost everything, which is why they are often called "ghost particles". IceCube, built deep in the Antarctic ice, helps scientists spot them and trace where in the universe they come from.

The Academy said he was chosen for his major role in building and leading the IceCube Neutrino Observatory and for helping prove that high-energy neutrinos reach Earth from far-off cosmic sources. The physics prize carries 12 million Swedish crowns, about $1.2 million. If more than one person wins, the money is divided among them.

This was the second Nobel announced this year. The medicine prize was declared on Monday  and chemistry is next on Wednesday.

Where the Nobel Prizes come from

The prizes were created from the will of Alfred Nobel, the Swedish inventor and businessman who made much of his fortune from dynamite. They were first given out in 1901 for science, literature and peace. The economics prize was added later by Sweden's central bank.

Physics was close to Nobel's heart, and the prize is still one of the biggest honours in the field. Past winners include Albert Einstein, Marie and Pierre Curie, Max Planck and Niels Bohr.

Last year's winners

In 2025, the physics prize went to three US-based scientists: John Clarke, Michel Devoret and John Martinis. Their experiments showed quantum physics at work in a way that can be seen in the lab. Their work is expected to help the next generation of computers and other digital technology.

What happens next

The winners will receive their medals from Sweden's King Carl XVI Gustaf in Stockholm on December 10, the day Alfred Nobel died. A banquet at Stockholm City Hall follows. The Nobel Peace Prize is handled separately and is presented in Oslo.

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Their research helped develop optogenetics, a technique that uses light to control nerve cells. It has given scientists a new way to study how different brain circuits influence memories, emotions and behaviour.

What is optogenetics?

The breakthrough began with Hegemann and Nagel's research on a single-celled alga called Chlamydomonas.

They discovered a protein called channelrhodopsin on the surface of the alga. When blue light hits the protein, it opens a channel that allows charged particles to pass through and produces an electrical signal.

Deisseroth later introduced the gene responsible for channelrhodopsin into rat nerve cells. By shining blue light on these cells, he was able to activate nerve signals.

He published this breakthrough in 2005. In 2007, he showed that the same light-controlled technique could be used in the brains of living mice. This method became known as optogenetics.

The technique has transformed brain research because scientists can use light to activate specific nerve cells and study their role in memories, emotions and behaviour. Researchers are also studying whether optogenetics could eventually help restore vision in people with certain types of visual impairment.

Why is the Nobel Prize in Medicine important?

The Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine is one of the original Nobel Prizes created through Alfred Nobel's will. It has been awarded since 1901 to recognise discoveries that have made important contributions to humanity.

The 2026 prize comes with a cash award of Rs 11.5 crore, which will be divided equally among the three winners.

The Medicine Nobel is selected by the Nobel Assembly at Karolinska Institutet, which has 50 professors. A Nobel Committee first evaluates the nominations before the Assembly makes the final decision.

The award was announced at the Nobel Forum at Karolinska Institutet in Solna, near Stockholm.

The Medicine prize is the first Nobel award to be announced this year. The remaining prizes, including Physics, Chemistry, Literature, Peace and Economic Sciences, will be announced in the coming days, with the final award scheduled for October 12.

Though at the moment, the support is limited to Axis Bank-issued Visa or Mastercard credit cards.

Apple says the service is designed to make card payments easier and more secure. Users can pay without entering an OTP or PIN at checkout, as transactions are authenticated directly on the device.

How Apple Pay works ?

Apple Pay allows users to add eligible credit or debit cards to the Wallet app. In India, users can add a supported Axis Bank card by tapping the “ ” button in Wallet or through the Axis Bank app.

For in-store payments, users can double-click the side or Home button and authenticate using Face ID, Touch ID or the device passcode. They can then hold the iPhone or Apple Watch near a contactless payment terminal.

Apple Pay can also be used on supported apps and websites, allowing users to avoid repeatedly entering their card details.

Compatible devices

Apple Pay is available on:

iPhone XR and newer models running iOS 18 or later

Apple Watch Series 6 and later running watchOS 11 or later

At launch, Apple Pay will be accepted at several merchants and services, including Apple Store, Blinkit, Chaayos, Croma, Interflora, Ixigo, Reliance brands, Tata 1mg and Zomato.

Apple Pay enters India at a time when UPI is already widely used for digital payments. The company is expected to expand Apple Pay’s bank and merchant support in the coming months.

How to set up Apple Pay 

Setting up Apple Pay is simple. Open the Wallet app on your iPhone, tap the “ ” button, and follow the instructions to add an eligible card. You can also add your card through the Axis Bank app.

Once the card is added, you can start using Apple Pay immediately.

For in-store payments, double-click the side button on your iPhone or the Home button on supported models. Authenticate the payment using Face ID, Touch ID, or your device passcode. Then hold your iPhone or Apple Watch close to the contactless payment terminal.

Apple Pay can also be used on supported websites and apps, allowing you to pay without repeatedly entering your card details. Card-linked rewards and benefits continue to apply when you use Apple Pay.

The company’s manufacturing units in India are reportedly working around the clock to produce and ship the new premium iPhone models before sales begin globally on Friday.

According to a report by The Economic Times, several chartered flights carrying iPhones have already departed from Chennai. More flights could be arranged in the coming days, with a large share of the devices expected to be sent to the US.

Sources cited in the report said Apple has been moving large shipments of iPhones by chartered aircraft ahead of the launch. The company is also increasing production of the Pro models to ensure they are available in key markets from the first day of sales.

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First time for India-made Pro models

The launch will be significant for Apple's India operations. It will be the second year in a row that iPhones made in India are expected to reach customers on the first day of global sales.

However, this is reportedly the first time India-made Pro and Pro Max models will be available from the beginning of sales.

Last year, India-made iPhone 17 models were available at launch, while the Pro versions arrived later.

Apple is not currently producing its first foldable iPhone, reportedly called the iPhone Duo, in India.

Since the Pro and Pro Max models make up only a relatively small share of iPhone sales in India, industry experts cited by The Economic Times estimate that around 80-90% of the locally produced units could be exported.

Apple expands its India manufacturing base

Apple has been steadily increasing its manufacturing presence in India.

A Bloomberg report published in March said the company increased iPhone production in India by about 53% last year. India now accounts for roughly a quarter of Apple's flagship iPhone production, according to the report.

The country has also become a major hub for Apple's iPhone exports, particularly as the company looks to reduce its dependence on manufacturing in China.

Government data cited by Bloomberg showed that Apple's iPhone exports from India to the US rose sharply, from around $7 billion in 2024 to $19.2 billion in 2025.

Apple is also focusing on the Indian market itself. Its sales in the country have crossed $9 billion, while its retail network has expanded to six stores.

The company is also reportedly preparing to introduce Apple Pay in India later this year.

His resignation came days after another Anthropic researcher, Jacob Coxon, also announced that he was leaving the company over concerns about the direction of AI development.

I left Anthropic's safety team two weeks ago. Now feels like a good moment to explain why. 

AI companies are racing to build machines that are much smarter than any human, and we may not survive this. I want to work from the outside to ensure the public is informed about these risks, and help the world navigate this transition responsibly.

Right now, AI companies are underinvesting in safety. A company could undergo an intelligence explosion, or lose control of its systems, without the public ever knowing. We only found out about the HuggingFace incident because the agents broke out onto the public internet.

I don’t think that’s acceptable for a technology that might cause extinction-level risks. The public should demand far more transparency. We can’t steer this technology safely without more people being able to see where it’s going.

Some of this is basic: companies should disclose their progress towards recursive self-improvement, report safety incidents and near-misses, meet minimum safety standards, and get independent guarantees that they are meeting those standards.

I’ll be joining @METR_Evals to do independent evaluations of these risks. I want to show the world that these guardrails are possible, and that by doing them we can move these companies’ incentives away from racing and towards responsible development.

I wrote up more thoughts here on my decision and what I hope changes: https://t.co/doX17mrHYq

— Joe Benton (@JoeJBenton) September 11, 2026

In a post on X, Benton explained why he decided to step down. He said AI companies are racing to create machines that could become much smarter than humans and warned that humanity may not be prepared for what could follow.

“AI companies are racing to build machines that are much smarter than any human, and we may not survive this,” Benton wrote.

He said he now wants to work from outside the industry to help the public understand the risks and push for a safer approach to AI development.

Benton calls for more transparency

Benton also warned that the public may not know if an AI company loses control of an advanced system or experiences a major jump in AI capabilities.

He argued that competition between companies is putting pressure on them to spend less on safety because falling behind rivals could have major business costs.

According to Benton, this is especially worrying if future AI systems reach a point where they can improve their own capabilities.

He also pointed to what he described as concerning real-world incidents involving AI agents. These include reports of hundreds of OpenAI agents hacking Hugging Face and claims that Anthropic models have used social engineering against people online.

Benton said the public should have access to more information about AI companies' progress toward self-improving systems, safety incidents and near-misses.

He also called for minimum safety standards and independent checks to ensure AI companies are following them.

“The public should demand far more transparency,” Benton said, arguing that society cannot safely manage the development of powerful AI without knowing where the technology is heading.

Warning about self-improving AI

Benton earlier worked on AI pretraining research at both OpenAI and Anthropic. In a longer post on Substack, he said he believes AI companies are moving rapidly toward what is commonly described as superintelligence.

He described this as a future stage in which AI systems could improve their own abilities repeatedly.

Benton warned that such systems could develop goals that do not match human interests and could become difficult to control.

He said humanity could potentially be “permanently disempowered” by AI systems developed in the next few years if safety is not given greater priority.

“If the pace of progress continues and the industry does not prioritize safety more heavily, I expect much worse to come,” he wrote.

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Benton also said many of his former colleagues at Anthropic are deeply worried about the risks posed by increasingly capable AI systems.

He referred to his former manager, Evan Hubinger, and said Hubinger believes there is a greater than 10% chance that AI could eventually kill humans. Hubinger has been working on AI safety issues for nearly a decade, Benton said.

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Jacob Coxon also leaves Anthropic

Benton's resignation follows the departure of Jacob Coxon, another researcher who earlier worked at both OpenAI and Anthropic.

Coxon said he had resigned from Anthropic after spending three years doing pretraining research at the two companies. He said he had previously left OpenAI for similar reasons.

According to Coxon, neither company is acting responsibly enough as the AI industry moves toward increasingly powerful systems.

“They are racing straight to self-improving superintelligence and gambling with our lives,” Coxon said.

Coxon also warned against underestimating what future AI systems could do. He predicted that advanced AI could eventually be capable of hacking systems, rapidly transforming different industries and gaining access to real-world power and resources.

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The company said it identified and disrupted the activity between December 2025 and August 2026. The cases involved suspected state-backed groups, criminals, propaganda networks, spyware operators and politically motivated actors.

Anthropic said these were among the most serious and unusual misuse cases it had detected so far. The incidents involved Claude Haiku, Sonnet and Opus. The company said Fable and Mythos-class models were not involved, except in one case related to AI model distillation.

Claude used in sensitive biological research

Anthropic documented five biological misuse cases, some involving scientists whose work could have legitimate research purposes but also carried risks.

One case involved a scientist seeking help with a grant proposal for gain-of-function research on chikungunya virus. Anthropic said the proposed research involved mutations intended to make the virus more harmful through repeated infections in live animals. The company said it believed the work was linked to a military research institute.

Claude's biological safety system blocked the request, but the user reportedly bypassed the restriction through a third-party evasion service. That service later used another AI model when Claude refused to comply.

In another case, a reseller relay reportedly allowed a user to prepare an orthopoxvirus immune-evasion grant application using Opus 5 in about an hour. A separate researcher working on avian flu mammalian-adaptation experiments was restricted to Anthropic's weakest model tier.

The company also disrupted two state-backed venom or toxin redesign programmes. A 30-day review found around 35 state-linked research efforts, most of which appeared to involve legitimate civilian science, although some had potential dual-use risks.

AI linked to missiles and autonomous drones

Anthropic said it found six cases involving attempts to use Claude for conventional weapons development — three in China, two in Russia and one in Yemen.

In Yemen, a group reportedly used Claude Code for engineering work connected to a guided rocket, a multistage ballistic missile designed to travel more than 2,000 km, and a hypersonic glide vehicle. Anthropic said the group test-fired the guided rocket, but the test appeared to fail.

In Russia, an operator linked to DronDoc or Serafim allegedly used Claude Code to develop an autonomous FPV kamikaze drone swarm. Anthropic said the system could select targets, including people, and detonate without a human in the loop.

In China, an account potentially linked to the military-industrial sector reportedly used Claude to build a 16-module electronic warfare and air-defence suppression system. The project later moved from generic simulations to 12 real targets in Taiwan, including a command bunker and Patriot and Tien Kung batteries.

China and Iran linked to surveillance

Anthropic said it identified nine surveillance-related cases. One China-linked operation allegedly used Claude to track, profile and recruit Uyghurs and journalists connected to the Syrian Army. The operation reportedly processed WhatsApp and Telegram data, while Claude was used for profiling, translation and role-playing aimed at testing deception.

The company also reported surveillance activity involving Catholic cardinals, the Presbyterian Church in Taiwan, Tibetan Buddhists and Falun Gong.

In Iran, two linked units using 16 Claude accounts reportedly claimed to have profiled 6,388 Iranians over a year. They also analysed 155,216 tweets to identify 39 opposition accounts and used a malicious Firefox extension to collect identities into a system called Arman. Another Iran-linked actor allegedly used Claude to identify US naval targets.

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Anthropic said a Russian-speaking actor used Claude in attacks on more than 20 Ukrainian and European government, defence and diplomatic organisations, along with drone manufacturers.

The actor allegedly stole a drone vision-system software development kit, manipulated hotel Wi-Fi DNS records to distribute malware, accessed officials' WhatsApp accounts and obtained more than 300,000 national identity records and 5,00,000 company registry records from a North African government body.

Another China-linked operation, involving two university students, reportedly used AI for firmware reverse engineering, intelligence gathering and scheduled collection, compromising about 50 organisations globally.

Anthropic also disrupted at least nine influence operations involving Russia, China, Iran, Bangladesh and Kenya. One case involved Russian state-media insiders using Claude to prepare content for Sputnik Moldova. Another used Claude for pro-Russia and anti-France content for Radio Lengo Songo in Bangui, along with forged documents.

Data theft, fake dating apps and AI distillation

Financially motivated groups also used Claude, Anthropic said. In one case linked to ShinyHunters affiliates, operators downloaded 1.8 million Android app packages and searched them for hardcoded secrets. Related incidents involved more than 1TB of stolen data, tens of millions of airline passenger records and a software supply-chain breach.

In China, Anthropic also found more than 20 dating apps marketed as "fully human" but powered largely by Claude personas. Over two weeks, more than 4,700 AI personas reportedly sent 2.36 million messages to at least 25,000 real users.

Anthropic further accused networks linked to Alibaba, Moonshot AI, DeepSeek, Zhipu, Xiaomi, SenseTime and MiniMax of illicitly extracting Claude's outputs to train competing models.

The Alibaba-linked campaign reportedly generated nearly 3 million exchanges a day at its peak and more than 151 million exchanges between May and July 2026 through over 3,500 fraudulent accounts. Moonshot AI allegedly forwarded around 300,000 requests to Claude over 10 days, while DeepSeek was linked to 12.1 million exchanges in 14 days.

Anthropic said it responded by banning accounts, improving detection systems, tracing proxy networks and requiring identity verification for accounts showing signs of abuse.

The company warned that such misuse could increase as AI models become more capable and said sharing these cases could help other AI developers strengthen their own safety measures.

“We don't yet know how to control AI,” Coxon said, describing it as potentially the most dangerous technology ever created by humans.

Coxon said he spent around three years researching AI at Anthropic and OpenAI. He believes the development of artificial superintelligence needs international cooperation and warned that an AI arms race could have serious consequences.

"We know how to control nuclear weapons... We don't yet know how to control AI."

Former Anthropic researcher Jacob Coxon, who recently left the company, is sounding the alarm on artificial intelligence, calling it "possibly the most dangerous technology that humanity has ever created."

Coxon, who says he spent three years conducting research at Anthropic and OpenAI, wrote in a viral post on X that the companies are more focused on beating each other to build the most advanced AI models than they are on safety.

He says an international AI arms race would be "disastrous," arguing global cooperation is the only way to manage the rapidly advancing technology.

@SpecialReport

— Fox News (@FoxNews) September 9, 2026

Warning over AI race

Coxon recently raised concerns on social media about the competition between major AI companies. He claimed that companies are under increasing pressure to develop more powerful models and are taking major risks in the process.

He said researchers working on advanced AI genuinely believe that future systems could pose an extreme threat to humanity.

Artificial superintelligence refers to a theoretical stage where AI becomes more capable than humans across a wide range of tasks.

Anthropic executive backs warning

Anthropic safety executive Evan Hubinger also acknowledged the seriousness of the risk.

In a post on X, Hubinger said the company genuinely believes there is a possibility that advanced AI could eventually cause the extinction of humanity. He estimated the risk at more than 10% over the next decade.

Hubinger said Anthropic is working to reduce the danger but admitted that there is currently no guaranteed way to ensure that an AI system more capable than humans would always follow the intentions of its creators.

He also described the risk from today's AI models as low.

Calls for govt action

Coxon said he believes companies cannot safely develop AI systems that surpass  human intelligence without stronger 
government involvement and a coordinated pause in development.

He acknowledged Anthropic's safety efforts but argued that competition between AI companies could push them to continue developing increasingly powerful systems even when the risks remain unclear.

Anthropic earlier removed a commitment from its safety charter that called for stopping model development if the company could not adequately control the risks. The company argued that stopping on its own could allow less cautious competitors to move ahead, potentially making the overall situation more dangerous.

The debate has also reached Washington. More than 1,000 technology workers, including Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei, have called for coordinated action to slow the development of the most advanced AI systems.

OpenAI also paused training on some of its latest models for two weeks in August before restarting under tighter safeguards. Its chief scientist, Jakub Pachocki, has separately called for extreme caution and urged governments to make international coordination on advanced AI a priority.

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Both smartphones are powered by Apple’s latest A20 Pro chipset and feature the company’s new in-house C2 modem. Apple claims the iPhone 18 Pro can offer up to 24 hours of battery life on a single charge, while the iPhone 18 Pro Max can last for up to 30 hours.

First foldable iPhone announced

Apple has launched its first foldable smartphone, the iPhone Duo, globally at its ‘Surprise and Shine’ event on Wednesday. The new foldable phone will be available in two colour options.

The iPhone Duo is powered by Apple’s latest A20 Pro chipset, which is built using TSMC’s 2nm process technology. The same processor also powers the newly launched iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max.

iPhone 18 Pro, iPhone 18 Pro Max Price and Availability

The iPhone 18 Pro starts at $1,199 (around ₹1,14,000) for the 256GB model, while the iPhone 18 Pro Max starts at $1,299 (around ₹1,23,000) with the same storage capacity.

In India, the iPhone 18 Pro starts at ₹1,64,900, while the iPhone 18 Pro Max is priced from ₹1,79,900. Both prices are for the 256GB variants. The phones are also available with 512GB, 1TB and 2TB storage options.

The new iPhones come in Black, Silver, Glacier and the new Burgundy colour options. Pre-orders will open on September 12, while sales will begin from September 18.

iPhone 18 Pro, iPhone 18 Pro Max specification

The iPhone 18 Pro series runs on iOS 27. The iPhone 18 Pro has a 6.3-inch display, while the Pro Max features a larger 6.9-inch screen.

Both models are powered by the A20 Pro, a 2nm-generation chip with a six-core CPU and seven-core GPU. They also feature Apple’s new C2 modem.

For photography, both phones come with a triple rear camera setup. This includes a 48-megapixel Fusion main camera with variable aperture, a 48-megapixel ultrawide camera and a 48-megapixel 2x telephoto lens. The front camera has an 18-megapixel sensor with autofocus.

Apple has also updated the Dynamic Island, which can now display up to three Live Activities at the same time. The new models also feature a vapour chamber designed to improve heat management during use.

iPhone 18 Pro, Pro Max camera features

The iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max come with a triple rear camera setup, led by a 48-megapixel Fusion main sensor with variable aperture. This is the first time Apple has introduced adjustable aperture control on an iPhone.

The new sensor is designed to improve low-light photography. The Camera app also gets Pro Controls, allowing users to manually adjust settings such as aperture, shutter speed and white balance. Apple has also upgraded its Photographic Styles feature.

The camera system also includes a 48-megapixel ultrawide camera and a 48-megapixel telephoto lens. On the front, both phones have an 18-megapixel camera with autofocus and Centre Stage support.

John Ternus, 51, has spent 25 years at Apple and is best known for leading the company’s hardware engineering teams. His appointment comes at a crucial time as Apple looks to strengthen its position in artificial intelligence while dealing with supply-chain and geopolitical challenges.

John Ternus joined Apple in 2001

Ternus joined Apple in 2001 after working as a mechanical engineer at Virtual Research Systems. He later moved through several leadership roles before becoming senior vice president of hardware engineering in 2021.

Under his leadership, teams worked across major Apple products, including the iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch and Vision Pro.

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Tim Cook moves to executive chairman role

Cook is not leaving Apple completely. He has moved to the position of executive chairman of the company’s board.

During his time as CEO, Cook became closely associated with Apple’s global supply chain and its ability to manage manufacturing across different countries. Ternus will now have to take on a much broader role, including dealing with political and international issues.

Apple has gradually increased production outside China, including iPhone assembly in India and other manufacturing operations in Vietnam. However, China remains an important part of the company’s manufacturing network and consumer market.

AI becomes a major challenge

One of Ternus’ biggest challenges will be artificial intelligence. Apple has faced increasing pressure to show that it can compete with technology companies that have made major advances in AI.

Analysts had also suggested that software chief Craig Federighi could have been a strong choice for the CEO position because of Apple’s AI challenges. However, Ternus’ supporters point to the continued importance of hardware in the way consumers adopt new technology.

The new CEO will therefore have to balance Apple’s strong hardware business with the need to make greater progress in AI.

Ternus’ attention to detail

One story from Ternus’ early Apple career highlights his approach to engineering.

In 2001, while visiting a supplier facility, Ternus noticed that screws intended for the Apple Cinema HD Display had 35 grooves instead of the 25 specified by Apple. He challenged the supplier, and the design was eventually changed to meet Apple’s specification. The episode has become an example of his focus on small details and product quality.

Apple Silicon was a major milestone

Ternus also played an important role during Apple’s transition from Intel processors to its own Apple Silicon chips for Mac computers. The transition began in 2020 and was completed across the Mac lineup within the company’s planned timeline. The move gave Apple greater control over the performance and power efficiency of its computers.

A Virginia-based company called Operation Bluebird has launched Twitter.now, a social network that aims to bring back the familiar idea of Twitter as a real-time public forum. The company says it is independent and has no connection with Elon Musk’s X.

The launch comes amid an ongoing legal dispute between Operation Bluebird and X over the rights to the Twitter name and other parts of the old brand.

What is Twitter.now?

Twitter.now is being developed by Operation Bluebird, a startup whose team includes Stephen Coates, a former Twitter trademark lawyer.

The company says its goal is not simply to copy the old Twitter. Instead, it wants to build a social network centred on trust, transparency and greater control for users.

The new platform has a familiar social-media format, including posts, replies and retweets, making it likely to feel recognisable to people who used Twitter before the rebranding to X.

Why did Twitter become X?

Elon Musk completed his purchase of Twitter in 2022. The following year, the company changed the platform's name to X and removed the famous blue-bird branding.

Operation Bluebird argues that the change left the old Twitter identity open for others to reclaim. The company says X abandoned rights connected with the Twitter name, the word “tweet” and the bird logo.

However, X disputes that claim and has taken legal action against Operation Bluebird. The trademark dispute remains unresolved, meaning the new platform's long-term right to use the Twitter name is still being contested.

AI-powered fact-checking is a key feature

One of Twitter.now's main differences is its approach to content verification. The platform is testing an AI-based system called VERA, which analyses posts and provides information about the reliability and context of claims. Users are also expected to have greater control over the type of content they see in their feeds.

The company says it wants to protect freedom of expression while giving users more control over what reaches their feeds.

Can you use Twitter.now?

Yes, but the platform is currently in its early-access phase rather than being a fully open social network.

Twitter.now's official website says early access is available through its website. It currently offers a paid Founder option for $20, while higher-level early access options are also available. The company says broader access will come later.

The platform is therefore still in its early stages and has only a relatively small number of users so far.

Can Twitter.now compete with X?

That remains the biggest question.

Twitter.now is clearly trying to attract people who miss the old Twitter experience, while offering a different approach to moderation and content discovery.

But competing with X will not be easy. Twitter.now still has to build a large user base, establish its identity and, perhaps most importantly, resolve the legal fight over the Twitter brand.

For now, the return of the familiar Twitter name has certainly created a new twist in the social media battle surrounding Elon Musk's X.


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The new feature lets ChatGPT users search through conversations, summarise messages, draft replies and send texts without having to switch between apps. Users can also review and edit a message before it is sent. OpenAI says the integration is available across ChatGPT plans on the macOS desktop app, including ChatGPT Work and Codex.

How Apple messages integration works

Once the Messages plugin is enabled, ChatGPT can access conversations in Apple's Messages app. Users can ask it to find specific chats, pull information from conversations or prepare a response.

For sending messages, ChatGPT normally asks the user to confirm both the content and the intended recipient before sending. This gives users a chance to check the message before it goes out.

The integration can also be given permission for a specific Messages conversation, allowing certain future messages to be sent without requiring repeated approval.

Full access requires Mac permissions

The feature is designed to work on Apple Silicon Macs and requires permissions that give ChatGPT access to Messages-related data and Mac automation features.

Because conversations can contain highly personal information, users should carefully review the permissions they grant to the app and understand what data ChatGPT can access.

OpenAI has been expanding ChatGPT's ability to work directly with applications on macOS. The company has earlier introduced integrations that allow the AI assistant to work with applications such as Xcode, Notes and Terminal.

A bigger push into everyday workflows

The Messages integration marks another step in OpenAI's effort to make ChatGPT more useful beyond a traditional chat window.

Instead of copying text from one application into ChatGPT, users can now ask the AI to work with information already available in supported Mac applications.

At the same time, the expanded access makes privacy and permission controls increasingly important, particularly when personal conversations and contact information are involved.

OpenAI's existing guidance on Apple integrations says users have controls over how their ChatGPT data is stored and used, depending on how the integration is configured.

The update was announced on Thursday by Instagram head Adam Mosseri through posts on Instagram and Threads. Mosseri said the redesign was intended to make the wordmark look cleaner and more modern while retaining elements of Instagram's original visual identity.

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The updated Instagram wordmark continues to use the platform's recognisable script-style lettering, but the individual letters have been redrawn.

Mosseri said the change was overdue because the wordmark displayed at the top of the Instagram app had remained largely unchanged for 10 years.

He described the refreshed design as cleaner and more modern, while saying it still reflects the simplicity and craftsmanship associated with Instagram. The company has not made a major change to the wordmark since 2016.

What has changed in Instagram's logo?

The latest update focuses specifically on the Instagram wordmark, rather than replacing the colourful camera icon that users are familiar with.

The lettering retains its distinctive script appearance but has been refined to give it a more polished and contemporary feel.

Instagram's broader visual identity has evolved significantly over the years. In 2016, the platform replaced its older brown camera logo with the colourful pink, purple, orange and yellow gradient icon that remains associated with the app today.

Social media users have mixed reactions

While some Instagram users welcomed the updated wordmark, the response online was far from universally positive.

Several users questioned whether the redesign was necessary, while others poked fun at the appearance of the new lettering.

One of the most common jokes was that the redesigned wordmark could be read as "Instagzam", with users pointing to the shape of the letter "r" in the updated font.

Instagram keeps its familiar identity

Despite the criticism, Instagram's latest move is a relatively small visual change rather than a complete rebranding.

The company has retained the script-based character of its name while making subtle changes to the letterforms.

The eclipse will be visible in parts of Greenland, Iceland, northern Russia, Spain, Portugal and other regions.

Will the solar eclipse be visible in India?

No. The August 12, 2026 solar eclipse will not be visible from India. The eclipse path does not cross the country, so people in India will not be able to see either the total or partial phase of the eclipse from their cities or towns.

Where can the total eclipse be seen?

The total solar eclipse will be visible from selected areas of the Northern Hemisphere, including northern Russia, Greenland, Iceland, Spain and parts of Portugal.

During the total phase, the Moon will completely cover the Sun's visible surface. The sudden drop in sunlight may make the sky appear much darker for a short time.

What is a solar eclipse?

A solar eclipse happens when the Moon passes between the Earth and the Sun, blocking some or all of the Sun's light from reaching Earth.

A total solar eclipse occurs when the Moon completely covers the Sun for people within the narrow path of totality. People outside this path may see only a partial eclipse.

The visibility of an eclipse depends on the observer's location, which is why an eclipse can be clearly visible in one part of the world but completely invisible in another.

iPhone 18 Pro price in India

The upcoming iPhones are expected to be more expensive than the current models. Reports suggest the iPhone 18 Pro series could cost up to Rs 20,000 more in India, while prices in the US could rise by around $200 to $300.

The iPhone 18 Pro is reportedly expected to start at around Rs 1,54,900 in India.

This year’s Apple event could be especially interesting because the company is also expected to launch its first foldable iPhone alongside the iPhone 18 Pro models.

However, the regular iPhone 18, the more affordable iPhone 18e and the second-generation iPhone Air are reportedly being delayed until early 2027. This means Apple could focus mainly on the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max during the September event.

Several major upgrades are also expected. Here are some of the most talked-about changes:

1. Bigger batteries

Battery life could see a major improvement. The iPhone 18 Pro Max is reportedly expected to have a battery nearly 10 per cent larger than the current model.

Leaks suggest the eSIM version could have a battery capacity between 5,425mAh and 5,567mAh. The Pro models could also get larger batteries. However, the bigger battery may make the iPhone 18 Pro Max slightly thicker and heavier.

2. New A20 Pro chip

Apple is expected to introduce its next-generation A20 Pro processor with the iPhone 18 Pro series.

The chip could reportedly be made using TSMC’s advanced 2nm technology, compared with the 3nm process used for current chips. This could improve performance, battery efficiency and heat management. As a result, the new iPhones could handle demanding tasks such as gaming, video editing and artificial intelligence more efficiently.

3. New colours and design finish

Apple may keep the basic design of the iPhone 17 Pro but introduce new colour options. These could include Dark Cherry, Light Blue, Dark Gray and Silver.

The area around the MagSafe system could also get a redesigned Ceramic Shield finish, giving the back of the phone a cleaner and smoother appearance.

4. Simpler Camera Control button

Apple could also make changes to the Camera Control button. Reports suggest the company may remove its touch-sensitive and haptic features. The button could instead rely mainly on pressure-based controls, making it simpler to use.

5. More power-efficient displays

The iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max are expected to keep the same screen sizes of 6.3 inches and 6.9 inches.

However, Apple could introduce LTPO display technology. This would reportedly improve power efficiency while still offering the smooth ProMotion high-refresh-rate experience.

According to sources, discussions between Indian authorities and Meta's global team are still underway, with officials seeking detailed explanations about the company's content moderation systems and compliance mechanisms.

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Govt seeks answers from Meta

Sources said the government was questioning Meta on several aspects of its operations in India, including whether its algorithms function in line with Indian legal requirements.

Officials are also seeking information on the company's internal compliance framework, safeguards to prevent similar incidents and the checks and balances in place to ensure that constitutional and legal provisions are followed while moderating content.

Ashwini Vaishnaw meets Meta's global team

Union Information Technology Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw met representatives of Meta's global team on Thursday. Following the meeting, discussions are expected to continue between officials of the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology and Meta's technical experts.

The government is understood to be seeking greater clarity on the systems used by the social media giant to review and remove content.

Meta had apologised for the incident

Earlier, Meta admitted that the temporary removal of Prime Minister Modi's Facebook post was the result of a technical error and restored the content shortly afterwards. The company also acknowledged shortcomings in dealing with issues such as child sexual abuse material, deepfake content and the promotion of certain posts through paid mechanisms.

Joel Kaplan Expressed Regret

Meta's Chief Global Affairs Officer Joel Kaplan had issued a written statement apologising to the Union minister for the mistaken restriction placed on the Prime Minister's Facebook post.

However, government sources maintained that the apology was conveyed on behalf of Meta Chief Executive Officer Mark Zuckerberg.

What triggered the row?

The controversy began after a Facebook post shared by Prime Minister Narendra Modi was taken down for a brief period before being reinstated. Meta later clarified that the removal was unintended and attributed it to a technical glitch. Despite the explanation and apology, the government has continued its engagement with the company to examine whether adequate systems are in place to prevent similar incidents in the future.

According to official sources, the apology covered the temporary removal of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's video on exam reforms, the presence of child sexual abuse material (CSAM), deepfake content and other operational lapses on Meta-owned platforms.

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On Wednesday, senior Meta executives met Information and Broadcasting Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw at Rail Bhavan. Earlier in the day, the company's representatives also held discussions with IT Secretary S. Krishnan.

During the meeting, government officials reportedly directed Meta to issue an apology within three days for removing PM Modi's video for nearly five hours and for allowing child sexual abuse content to remain on its platforms.

Govt questions Meta's Safe Harbour protection

Official sources said Meta acknowledged mistakes in handling content on its platforms and expressed regret over the incidents.

The company also admitted that significant amounts of money had been spent to promote certain categories of content through paid boosting. Government officials reportedly told Meta that such practices go beyond the role of a neutral intermediary.

According to the sources, it was clearly conveyed to the company that since Meta determines how content is distributed to users through its algorithms, it cannot automatically claim protection under the 'safe harbour' provisions of the Information Technology Act.

Parliament panel issues strong warning

Parliamentary Standing Committee on Information Technology Chairman Nishikant Dubey also issued a strong warning to Meta, stating that the company could lose its safe harbour protection if it failed to apologise.

Questioning the platform's functioning, Dubey raised concerns over abusive content, online harassment, violence, child sexual abuse material, misinformation and what he described as anti-national fake news being promoted through algorithmic trends.

He also referred to the temporary removal of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's video, saying that the content was unavailable to the country's 140 crore citizens for nearly five hours. According to Dubey, the public is now increasingly aware of how social media platforms operate and expects greater accountability from technology companies.

Today, you can type a sentence describing a mood, a genre, or a story and have a fully produced song. And that too complete with vocals, instruments and structure  in under two minutes. And you don't need to pay a penny to get started.

AI music generation has matured fast. What began as glitchy instrumental loops a couple of years ago has turned into tools capable of producing radio-ready tracks with natural-sounding vocals and professional mixing.

Here's a practical and  step-by-step guide to creating your own AI-generated song for free, and  no musical training is required for the same.

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Most AI music tools work the same basic way: you give the model a text prompt (and optionally your own lyrics), and it generates a complete audio track with  melody, instrumentation, vocals and arrangement  based on that description.

The better tools also let you refine your output afterward, regenerating a section you don't like, extending a track, separating vocals from instruments or exporting stems for further editing in a traditional music programme.

The best free tools to try right now

1. Suno

Suno is currently the most popular and widely used AI music generator, with a massive user base and a free tier generous enough to actually make something with. On the free plan, you get a daily batch of credits , enough for roughly 10 songs a day, and access to all genres, from pop and hip-hop to orchestral and lo-fi.

Its newest model generates notably more natural vocals and lyrics that actually sync with the rhythm instead of just floating over the beat. It also includes a lightweight in-browser editor for remixing sections and adjusting layers, which is a big step toward giving free users real creative control, not just a lucky-dip generator.

It is best for beginners who want fast, complete songs with minimal effort.

2. Udio

Udio is Suno's closest competitor and is particularly well-regarded for the realism of its vocals and the clarity of its instrumental layering. Its free tier gives you a smaller monthly quota than Suno, but it includes a genuinely useful "inpainting" feature, the ability to regenerate just one section of a song (say, the bridge) without touching the rest. That's a meaningful step up in creative control compared to generating a whole track from scratch every time you want a tweak.

Best for people who want more precision editing over their generated tracks.

3. ACE-Step (Open Source)

If you're comfortable with a bit of setup, ACE-Step is a free, open-source AI music model you can run yourself, with no daily credit limits because you're not relying on someone else's server. It requires more technical effort. You'll need to self-host it, but for anyone who wants unlimited generation without ever hitting a paywall, it's currently one of the only real options.

It is best for tech-savvy users who want unlimited free generation.

4. MemoTune

Built for absolute beginners, MemoTune skips prompt-writing entirely in favour of simple sliders for style and mood. Its free plan includes a handful of songs per day.It's the fastest way to make something listenable if you've never touched a music tool before.

It is best for complete beginners who don't want to learn prompting.

5. AIVA

AIVA specialises in orchestral and cinematic composition rather than pop songs with vocals, making it a strong pick if you're scoring a video, game or short film rather than writing a "song" in the traditional sense. Its free tier is limited and intended for non-commercial use, but it includes score-editing tools that other generators don't offer.

It is best for instrumental, cinematic or game soundtrack work.

6. SOUNDRAW

SOUNDRAW is designed specifically for content creators who need background music that syncs to video pacing. It lets you preview generated tracks for free, adjusting tempo and mood to match a video's rhythm, though full downloads typically require a paid plan.

It is best for YouTubers and video editors who need background scoring.

Step-by-step: Making your first AI song for free

Pick a tool based on what you want. If you want a full song with vocals and don't want to fuss with settings, start with Suno. If you want more editing control, try Udio.

Sign up for a free account. No credit card is required for the free tiers of any of the tools above.

Write a clear, descriptive prompt. Vague prompts get vague results. Instead of "make a sad song," try something like: "A slow acoustic ballad about missing someone who moved away, wistful female vocals, gentle piano and strings, tempo around 70 BPM." The more specific you are about genre, mood, instrumentation and tempo, the closer the output will match what's in your head.

Add your own lyrics (optional). Most tools let you paste in your own lyrics instead of generating them automatically. If you want the song to say something specific like a personal message, an inside joke, a proposal then write the words yourself and let the AI handle the melody and vocal performance.

Generate multiple versions. Free tiers usually give you several attempts per day. Generate two or three versions of the same prompt and pick the one that feels closest to right as small wording changes in your prompt can produce very different results.

Refine the track. If your tool supports section regeneration (like Udio's inpainting) or remixing (like Suno Studio), use it to fix the one part that's not working rather than starting over completely.

Download and export. Once you're happy with a version, export it as an audio file. Some tools also let you extract individual stems (vocals, drums, instruments separately) if you want to mix the track further in other software.

Rights and Commercial Use

If you plan to use your AI-generated song for anything beyond personal enjoyment,  uploading it to streaming platforms, using it in a monetised video, or selling it then check the specific licensing terms of whichever tool you use.

Free tiers often come with more restrictive commercial-use terms than paid plans and major labels have reached licensing settlements with some of these platforms that affect how their outputs can legally be used. Read the terms before publishing anything commercially.

Instead of immediately taking legal action, the institute is considering offering the student an internship at its cybersecurity research centre, C3iHub. However, IIT Kanpur has made it clear that hacking institutional systems is not an acceptable way to prove one's talent.

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Student left a message on the website

The incident came to light after the student gained unauthorised access to the institute's website and displayed the message: "Site is Hacked. All I Need Is Just a Fair Chance."

The student later shared screenshots of the hacked website on social media platforms, including X and Reddit, claiming responsibility for the breach.

According to the student, the intention was not to damage the website but to demonstrate cybersecurity skills after being denied admission to the programme.

IIT Kanpur chooses opportunity over punishment

Speaking on the incident, IIT Kanpur Director Manindra Agrawal said the admission process had already been completed, making it impossible to offer the student a seat due to legal and procedural reasons.

However, he said the institute did not want to negatively affect the student's future and is therefore considering offering an internship at C3iHub. The student can also apply for admission again next year.

Admission process already tests technical skills

The institute said applicants to the BTech Cyber Security programme already get several opportunities to showcase their technical abilities during the admission process, including participation in hackathons and other assessments.

According to IIT Kanpur, the student was unable to demonstrate the required skills during the selection process despite these opportunities.

Institute wanted to send the right message

Officials initially considered registering an FIR over the cyberattack but later decided against it. The institute said it wants to encourage talented students while also making it clear that illegal access to computer systems cannot be accepted.

The director stressed that students should always follow legal and ethical methods to build their careers and prove their abilities.

C3iHub invites skilled cybersecurity enthusiasts

IIT Kanpur also announced that skilled cybersecurity enthusiasts can send their CVs for internship and job opportunities at C3iHub, the institute's cybersecurity technology and innovation centre.

The institute said deserving candidates will be considered based on their skills, but they must follow the proper and lawful process.