Microsoft barred from sponsoring foreign workers for US residency
The US says Microsoft abused immigration rules; the company disputes the claim.
Anthropic bans users from being 'cruel' to its AI systems
The firm said users can no longer engage in “sustained and needless” abusive behaviour towards the tech.
The Download: AI’s refusal problem and weight-loss drug side effects
This is today’s edition of The Download, our weekday newsletter that provides a daily dose of what’s going on in the world of technology. We’re putting too much faith in AI’s ability to say no Today’s A…
Anthropic’s Quest to Give A.I. Morals
“For Anthropic, it was part research and part evangelism.”
Rocket Report: A rare Falcon 9 scrub; is it just about Vulcan's time to shine?
“I can say we’re weeks away from launching on Vulcan.”
The Best Mac Desktop to Buy (2026): Mac Mini, Mac Studio, or iMac?
Apple’s Mac desktops have become some of the most sought-after computers this year, driven by surging interest in agentic AI. Here’s which model to buy depending on your use case.
Dunking on Dating App Profiles Is Content Gold. People Are Getting Sick of It
Relationship coaches, TikTokers, and disgruntled singles alike frequently shame bad profiles, as more apps experiment with blocking screenshots.
Best Battery-Powered Leaf Blowers (2026): Tested for Power, Battery Life, and Noise
It’s finally time to ditch the gas canister—I tested these cordless leaf blowers on gravel, wood chips, and even a 5-pound concrete paver.
Tamil Nadu bypoll results: TVK leads in Madurantakam, Dharapuram seats
The bypolls in the two constituencies were necessitated after Maragatham Kumaravel and P. Sathyabama, who had won the Madurantakam and Dharapuram seats, respectively, as AIADMK candidates in the 2026 Assembly elections, …
Bypoll results LIVE: TVK leads in Tamil Nadu; Mother of Adhikari’s slain personal assistant leads in Nandigram
In Puducherry, Chief Minister Rangasamy’s AINRC wins