CBSE retains COEMPT for answer-sheet scanning, shifts data to its own servers

CBSE has kept COEMPT for scanning answer sheets on Saturday, but moved all data to its own servers. An official said, "COEMPT will scan the copies for re-evaluation." This comes after past issues, but they scanned many pages with few problems. CBSE wants more control over security.

China's chipmakers emerge as rising force in AI memory market

China's chipmakers YMTC and CXMT are advancing IPO plans amid surging AI memory chip demand. YMTC's revenue exceeded Rmb20bn in Q1, with its NAND flash output now over 10% globally. CXMT's IPO aims to raise Rmb29.5bn. Jefferies noted, "The company plans to raise Rmb29.5bn... which will be the second-largest IPO."

Inside Switzerland's massive underground flow battery that could power 210,000 homes for a day without lithium-ion cells

Switzerland is building a massive underground flow battery by 2029. It will store 2.1 GWh of renewable power, enough to power 210,000 homes daily. This project uses vanadium flow technology, which engineers say "experience less performance degradation." It aims to stabilize European grids and support a new AI data center.

CBSE retains Coempt Eduteck for class 12 re-evaluation amid OSM row

CBSE will continue using Coempt Eduteck for class 12 re-evaluation. The board moved answer-sheet records to its own servers after criticism over Coempt's OSM system. Sources said Coempt Eduteck Pvt Ltd will continue scanning answer sheets. Many steps were taken to secure the portal against data breaches.

Palantir CEO compares excessive AI use to a porn addiction, says more AI use does not always create more value

Palantir CEO Alex Karp compared excessive AI use to a porn addiction. He said, "More tokens means more slop," arguing that simply using more AI doesn't always create value. Many companies got rising AI bills without better results. Palantir believes AI is valuable when linked to business processes.

Google Chrome breaks speed records on benchmarking tools

Google Chrome has set new speed records on Speedometer 3.1 and JetStream 3. Running on an M5 MacBook Pro, Chrome got a score of 61 on Speedometer and 469 on JetStream 3. These scores showed a 5% and 10% improvement. The tech giant reworked its JavaScript handling, saying it skipped "unnecessary execution steps." This improved speed for users.

Instagram now has Rs 299 paid subscription in India, here is what paying users get

Instagram launched its Rs 299 paid subscription, Instagram Plus, in India. This optional upgrade offers users extra controls and insights. Paying users get more control over Stories, like seeing rewatches and extending their duration. Meta said it is an "optional upgrade for users who want extra controls." Many cosmetic upgrades are also included.

Scientists are worried about alien signals, so they have changed the plan for decoding a possible alien message

Scientists got new rules for announcing alien signals. They want independent checks first, to stop fake news. Researchers will get help for public interest. The message is clear: "verified facts will guide any future discovery." This change uses simple words for a big idea.

Microsoft Edge now requires Windows Hello to access passwords

Microsoft Edge version 145 now uses Windows Hello for passwords. This change means users must use device-oriented two-factor authentication instead of a master password. Microsoft said this is part of a broader effort to improve security. Many users got this update, which started on October 26.

Bitespeed crosses $8M in ARR with 3X YoY growth, turns profitable

BiteSpeed got profitable, crossing $8 million in annual recurring revenue with 200% year-on-year growth. The AI-native e-commerce OS now supports 6,000+ brands globally. Founder Vinayak Aggarwal said, "Our focus from day one has been to build a fundamentally strong business." The company expanded its AI product suite for marketing and customer support.

Google Chrome's latest update fixes 400+ security vulnerabilities

Google Chrome's latest update, version 149.0.7827.53, fixes 429 security vulnerabilities. The update addressed 22 critical issues, many found by Google's AI. This major fix ensures a safer browsing experience for users.

Google to pay SpaceX $920M/month for computing power

Google will pay SpaceX $920 million monthly for computing power starting October 2026. This major deal, running until June 2029, shows Google's commitment to SpaceX's data centers. It highlights SpaceX's aggressive shift toward AI infrastructure, a move seen as crucial ahead of its expected IPO.