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Critical infrastructure giant Itron says it was hacked

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American energy technology company Itron has confirmed it was hit by a cyberattack in mid-April and that hackers had gained access to some of its systems. In a legally required filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission late on Friday, Itron said it was “notified” that it had an intruder in its systems. The […]

NSC holds at 7.7% for June quarter, stays ahead of most 5-year FDs | Personal Finance

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The government retained interest rate for the National Savings Certificate (NSC) accounts at 7.7 per cent per annum – higher than many bank fixed deposits of similar tenure when it left small savings rates unchanged for the April-June 2026 quarter. For investors seeking predictable returns with sovereign backing, NSC remains firmly in consideration.   […]

Otter’s new feature lets users search across their enterprise tools

AI meeting notetaker apps have realized that transcribing meetings and providing summaries alone is not enough to justify their business models and valuations. They now want to act as a full workspace where users bring in data from different sources, search across all of it, and make decisions about their business. Following notetakers like Read […]

Expert Council on Well-Being and AI

OpenAI’s new Expert Council on Well-Being and AI brings together leading psychologists, clinicians, and researchers to guide how ChatGPT supports emotional health, especially for teens. Learn how their insights are shaping safer, more caring AI experiences. Source link

Google and Pentagon reportedly agree deal for ‘any lawful’ use of AI

Google has signed a classified deal that allows the US Department of Defense to use its AI models for “any lawful government purpose,” The Information reports. The agreement was reported less than a day after Google employees demanded CEO Sundar Pichai block the Pentagon from using its AI amid concerns that it would be used […]

It’s a busy time for sci-fi, but don’t miss Aphelion

The last few weeks have bordered on overwhelming for science fiction fans. While Project Hail Mary is dominating the box office, For All Mankind is currently in the midst of its penultimate season, with a spinoff streaming next month. When it comes to games, Capcom kicked off a new sci-fi franchise with Pragmata, and Housemarque […]

AI-driven logistics firm Mojro secures $5.5 mn in Series A funding round | Start Ups

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Mojro Technologies, a logistics company focused on artificial intelligence (AI)-driven supply chain optimisation, has closed its Series A funding round at $5.5 million. The round includes a previously announced $3 million investment led by IAN Alpha Fund with participation from 1Crowd, along with a $2.5 million extension fully funded by Dallas Venture Capital (DVC).   […]

OpenAI could be making a phone with AI agents replacing apps

The OpenAI logo is seen displayed on a smartphone screen.

There have been plenty of rumors about OpenAI’s hardware plans, which involve launching a pair of earbuds. A new note from industry analyst Ming-Chi Kuo suggests that the AI company might be working on a phone in collaboration with MediaTek, Qualcomm, and Luxshare. Kuo, who has reported on several Apple hardware plans in the past, […]