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A young hacker claims CBSE's answer sheets and question papers were online! He said, "anyone on the internet can download any scanned booklet." This happened because a storage system wasn't set up right. It's a big worry, especially after other tech problems the board had.
Sandisk is launching new SATA SSDs in 2026 because NVMe prices are out of control. They're releasing the 320 and 520 models, which are 2.5-inch drives. These are meant for people who need more storage but don't want to pay high NVMe prices. The article says, "Storage has become another casualty of the AI hardware boom."
Big AI companies like OpenAI and SpaceX are getting lots of money, making investors look for new winners in Asia. They're searching beyond just chip makers for companies that help build AI. As Ken Wong said, "component manufacturers increasingly attractive." This means more money could flow into things like data centers and energy.
Hyderabad Police launched Operation Octopus to bust a big cyber fraud network. They found fake bank accounts and security issues. One man lost ₹36 lakh after seeing a Facebook ad. The money went through many hands, even to China, using crypto. Police Commissioner VC Sajjanar said, "We are targeting the infrastructure."
Meta is making a new AI pendant that can record and write down your talks. They bought a company called Limitless, which made a similar device. Meta wants to use this to help its Reality Labs division make more money. They plan to start testing it next year.
A Google engineer is accused of using secret search data to bet on a prediction market. He allegedly "exploited confidential internal search data" to win $1.2 million by betting on musicians Kendrick Lamar and d4vd. The FBI caught him, and Google is cooperating with the investigation.
Google wants to release 32 million mosquitoes in California and Florida to fight diseases. These special bugs are made to target sicknesses. They'll be let out over two years in areas with lots of disease. Regulators are checking safety first. One study showed mosquitoes can get used to bug spray!
Perplexity is giving Mac Minis to creators to test its new AI feature. This is happening because Mac Minis are in high demand for running AI. One user said, "Excited to test it out and see what it can do." Apple's CEO noted "higher-than-expected demand" for these computers.
Get ready for new Windows PCs powered by Nvidia chips! Reports say Microsoft and Nvidia will show them off next week at big tech events. This is a big move, as they're aiming for better battery life, like Apple's Macs. They teased, "A new era of PC," hinting at exciting changes.
Tech companies are hiring specialized talent on short-term contracts to stay lean and cut costs. They're using on-demand workers for skills like GenAI and cloud, moving away from keeping large teams waiting. Experts say, "Organisations are becoming more agile." This shift helps them meet client demands faster.
Meta is reportedly making an AI pendant, planning to test it next year. This follows their purchase of Limitless, a startup that made a similar recording pendant. Meta hopes these new AI wearables, including expanded AI glasses and a business subscription, will help their Reality Labs division, which lost $4 billion.
Github Copilot is changing its billing from a flat fee to a token-usage system starting June 1. Many developers are upset, with one calling it "What a joke," saying their costs could jump from $29 to $750 monthly. Others argue that smart usage keeps costs low.