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- Oracle sends force majeure notice on its New Mexico Stargate data center
The notice would allow Oracle to delay payments should the facility miss its 2028 target to come online.
Technology · DigiTechNepal · - Meta’s Muse Charm looks like a Tamagotchi, but it’s tapping into a much newer trend
Meta’s new AI gadget may look like a Tamagotchi, but its dangling form factor taps into a much broader Gen Z trend around bag charms, retro tech, and turning gadgets into fashion accessories.
Technology · DigiTechNepal · - Databricks buys Row Zero and is scouting for more startups to acquire
Databricks has brought cloud spreadsheet startup Row Zero, adding yet another acquisition to its 2026 shopping spree.
Technology · DigiTechNepal · - Google Photos ‘Clueless’-inspired virtual closet is now available on Android and iOS
The AI-powered feature builds a virtual wardrobe from your photos, and is now broadly available after first rolling out to Android users in June.
Technology · DigiTechNepal · - TechCrunch Founder Summit 2026: Everything you need to know
TechCrunch Founder Summit is a full-day gathering in Boston on November 4 where founders across all stages connect with top VCs and experienced entrepreneurs to gain tactical insights on building and scaling their…
Technology · DigiTechNepal · - 20 minutes with the CEO of ElevenLabs, now reportedly valued at $22B
ElevenLabs powers the AI voice on the other end of a lot of customer service calls, and its CEO told me this week that businesses should probably tell you that — at least until getting a machine is what everyone expects…
Technology · DigiTechNepal · - Google's first Suncatcher orbital data center test launches October 1
Google's experimental orbital data center will have four TPUs and only run for 15 minutes at a time.
Technology · DigiTechNepal · - OpenAI agent “didn’t accept no for an answer” in Australian government breach
"There will obviously be legal consequences," prime minister promises.
Technology · DigiTechNepal · - Formula 1 looks at 3.0 L V8 turbos and smaller hybrids for 2030
F1 wants smaller, lighter cars that are not energy-starved like the 2026 hybrids.
Technology · DigiTechNepal · - Meet the next wave of VCs judging Startup Battlefield 200 at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026
Meet the next wave of VCs judging the Startup Battlefield 200 contenders on the main stage at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026. Register by September 25 at 11:59 p.m. PT, to save up to $200 and to get a front-row seat to one of…
Technology · DigiTechNepal · - Google tests letting Gemini call businesses for you
Google says the AI-calling feature will first be available to Pixel 11 owners in the U.S. who pay for a Gemini subscription.
Technology · DigiTechNepal · - NASA chief concerned China may deny access to parts of South Pole
"If you come up short with who comes down the ladder first, the impact is felt around the world."
Technology · DigiTechNepal · - Shield AI, Waabi, and General Motors on building AI when failure is not an option at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026
Leaders from Waabi, Shield AI, and General Motors join the Real World AI Stage at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 to talk building AI. Save up to $200 by Sept. 25, 11:59 p.m. PT. Get a second pass at 50% off.
Technology · DigiTechNepal · - Lovable’s annualized revenue crosses $600M as vibe coding takes off
Lovable co-foudner Fabian Hedin said that apps created on the platform are getting nearly a billion monthly views each month.
Technology · DigiTechNepal · - Ando wants to take on Slack with a team messaging app that lets humans and agents work together
Ando has raised $20 million in pre-seed and seed funding from investors including Accel, Index Ventures and Emergence.
Technology · DigiTechNepal · - TechCrunch Disrupt 2026: Cal AI’s Zach Yadegari on how to create viral growth and capitalize on it
Zach Yadegari joins the Builders Stage at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 to share how he capitalized on viral growth. Save up to $200 before September 25. Save 50% on a second pass.
Technology · DigiTechNepal · - Meta puts its AI assistant on a keychain
Meta says the keychain-sized Muse Charm will ship in December.
Technology · DigiTechNepal · - 2 days left to save up to $200 on a TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 pass — reason 4 of 5 to attend
Reason 4 of 5 to attend TechCrunch Disrupt 2026: Practical answers. Two days left to save up to $200 on your pass. Savings disappear after September 25 at 11:59 p.m. PT. Bring a second guest at 50% off.
Technology · DigiTechNepal · - Government plans to increase cooking gas supply to 160 tankers a week
Kathmandu, September 24 The government has prepared short-, medium- and long-term plans to address the shortage of cooking gas and improve the country’s overall petroleum supply system, Industry, Commerce and Supplies…
Technology · DigiTechNepal · - Australia to investigate if OpenAI hack of government health website broke the law
The incident is the first known breach to affect a government agency, and Australia's prime minister has vowed to hold OpenAI accountable.
Technology · DigiTechNepal · - Biratnagar’s industrial engine slows. Can it regain its old shine?
Once home to more than 600 factories and 100,000 direct jobs, Biratnagar’s industrial sector is struggling with weak demand, rising costs, cross-border competition and a lack of new investment. Regular cargo rail offers…
Technology · DigiTechNepal · - There's a new way to break RSA that's faster than anything we've seen before
Until now, cryptographers thought factoring was the only way to break RSA. Not anymore.
Technology · DigiTechNepal · - Review: Apple's hyper-pricey M5 Ultra Mac Studio made me into a vibe coder
Usable local AI is a lot of fun, but how much would you pay for it?
Technology · DigiTechNepal · - Himalaya Airlines resumes direct Kathmandu-Shanghai-Kathmandu flights
Kathmandu, September 24 Himalaya Airlines will resume direct flights on the Kathmandu-Shanghai-Kathmandu route. Himalaya has announced to resume regular direct flight service from Tribhuvan International Airport to…
Technology · DigiTechNepal · - Tomato prices rise to 15 percent in a single day
Kathmandu, September 24 Tomatoes have become more expensive in the market. According to data released Thursday by the Kalimati Fruits and Vegetables Market Development Committee, prices for all types of tomatoes have…
Technology · DigiTechNepal · - Gold, silver prices fall on Thursday
Kathmandu, September 24 The prices of gold and silver fell in Nepal on Thursday, according to the Federation of Nepal Gold and Silver Dealers’ Association. The price of gold has been fixed at Rs 299,100 per tola, down…
Technology · DigiTechNepal · - Nepal Rastra Bank to issue new Rs 1000 notes from Friday
Kathmandu, September 24 Nepal Rastra Bank is set to put new Rs 1,000 banknotes into circulation from Friday. According to the Currency Management Department of Nepal Rastra Bank, the new notes will be brought into…
Technology · DigiTechNepal · - Everything new coming to Meta’s AI agent Muse
CEO Mark Zuckerberg kicked off the company’s annual Connect event in Menlo Park on Wednesday with a keynote that made one thing clear: Meta is going all-in on Muse. It's even coming to Meta's AI glasses.
Technology · DigiTechNepal · - Meta made a Tamagotchi-like wearable for its Muse AI agent
The tiny hardware device creates another mobile home for its AI agent Muse.
Technology · DigiTechNepal · - Meta is trying VR glasses (again), this time with more IMAX
Meta's return to the VR glasses realm comes with a promising combination of light weight form factor and enhanced entertainment options.
Technology · DigiTechNepal · - Meta introduces camera-free AI glasses
Meta says the camera-free glasses will be lighter and have up to 12 hours battery life.
Technology · DigiTechNepal · - Vogue sent robots down the runway at Vogue World, and people were not impressed
Nothing says Italian craftsmanship like a Chinese robot doing a lasso to "L'Amour Toujours."
Technology · DigiTechNepal · - Anthropic says its biology lab has already found something big
But maybe the biggest reveal is that Anthropic has not let Claude run loose in its biology lab. Humans are still, so far, in the loop.
Technology · DigiTechNepal · - RFK Jr.'s CDC isn’t letting states order COVID-19 shots for kids, blocking access
US health deptartment said it wants to ensure the vaccine orders are "appropriate."
Technology · DigiTechNepal · - FBI rushes to investigate if ShinyHunters hack of thousands of employees is real
It's unclear what will happen if FBI misses ShinyHunters' deadline.
Technology · DigiTechNepal · - If Amazon doesn’t know how to eliminate carbon emissions, then who does?
Amazon is one of the largest companies in the world. How much responsibility does it have to meet its net-zero pledge?
Technology · DigiTechNepal · - Disney+ and Hulu raise prices by up to 13 percent after doubling profits
The Disney+ ad-free plan is now more expensive than Netflix's.
Technology · DigiTechNepal · - Here's the Torcal, the first fully electric Bentley
It sounds like a V8, rides like a Flying Spur, but handles like a Continental GT.
Technology · DigiTechNepal · - Trump’s China rivalry and “AI race” delusion may endanger US, experts say
Trump focus on winning “AI race” may deter China from sharing safety intel.
Technology · DigiTechNepal · - VC firm Bessemer now has another $5.75B to invest in (what else?) AI
The VC firm says that AI-native companies are growing faster than any technology, ever.
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