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- Anthropic just launched tools to show companies what their AI spending is buying
The frontier lab is lifting the curtain on how users spend money on its models ahead of a planned IPO.
Technology · DigiTechNepal · - Touchscreen MacBook Pro hands-on: OLED looks great on a Mac
It's not as different from the previous model as you might have expected.
Technology · DigiTechNepal · - Google announces Gemini 4 Carbon, its latest frontier AI model that you can't use
Gemini 4 Carbon is essentially a slightly better version of Argon.
Technology · DigiTechNepal · - Wiz’s CTO on PHP2Shell and the coming ‘vulnpocalypse’
The PHP scare may have faded from your feed, but the cleanup is far from over. Last week, two critical bugs in the open source language behind roughly 70% of websites left organizations scrambling to fix their systems,…
Technology · DigiTechNepal · - Amazon turns its most capable smart speaker into a smart camera, too
The Echo Studio with Home Camera can "see and understand what's in front of the camera."
Technology · DigiTechNepal · - Cadillac Escalade IQ review: Huge battery, huge range, huge SUV
With more than 200 kWh, this luxury three-row can go 460 miles on a charge.
Technology · DigiTechNepal · - Google AI gets cagey when asked who won the 2020 elections
But the AI responses get more forthright when asked outside the US.
Technology · DigiTechNepal · - Florida county won’t investigate sketchy Flock cameras removed by mystery owners
Florida county claims it lacks resources to find owners of unpermitted Flock cameras.
Technology · DigiTechNepal · - Apple launches its new touchscreen MacBook Pro
Apple's new touchscreen MacBook Pro starts at $2,899
Technology · DigiTechNepal · - Apple announces touchscreen MacBook Pro with OLED display
The OLED display is the main draw, but the price is a lot to reckon with.
Technology · DigiTechNepal · - Xreal Aura is a new wired headset powered by Android XR
Xreal Aura will start at $1,279 and will have multiple XR specific launch apps at launch
Technology · DigiTechNepal · - As AI agents reshape the web, Google opens Gemini and Search to more apps
A new developer platform will let businesses bring their services to Google's AI experiences, potentially changing how consumers discover and use apps.
Technology · DigiTechNepal · - Chrome’s AI-powered Autofill can now dig through your Gmail to fill out forms
The autofill update lets Chrome pull flight confirmations, tracking info, order details, and other information from your inbox, with your permission.
Technology · DigiTechNepal · - Small countries must defend multilateral trade system, says WTO chief
Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala urges developing economies, including Nepal, to push for reforms and use WTO tools to help local businesses access global markets.
Technology · DigiTechNepal · - Buckle up for more body-swapping hijinks in Jumanji: Open World trailer
"We have to be ready for whatever's coming next. If we lose in here, there won't be a home to go back to."
Technology · DigiTechNepal · - Reddit is the latest platform to embrace the ‘For You’ feed
The For You feed combines posts from communities users have joined with recommendations tailored to their interests.
Technology · DigiTechNepal · - AI execs may be too out of touch to build for the general public
Tech leaders are flaunting how out of touch they are when they brag about using AI to connect with their families.
Technology · DigiTechNepal · - Trump DOE loans $5B to nuclear plants that will power data centers
Constellation Energy will get $5 billion in government loans to modernize nuclear reactors. Most of the new capacity is already committed to Google, Amazon, and Meta.
Technology · DigiTechNepal · - South Korea’s financial industry hit by fresh wave of cyberattacks
South Korea’s financial institutions have been hit by another wave of cyberattacks, highlighting the growing risk of AI-driven hacking in Asia.
Technology · DigiTechNepal · - Voice AI in vogue: Nvidia releases new open transcription model
Nvidia just released a free speech-to-text model that can transcribe up to 40 languages, but it only works on recordings, not live audio, so it’s a big step for meeting and medical transcription tools while still…
Technology · DigiTechNepal · - Amazon debuts the Alexa Photo Frame and Echo Time smart clock, plus other upgraded devices
Amazon's other new decides include an upgraded Echo Dot, an Echo Studio with visual intelligence features, and the Echo Show 16.
Technology · DigiTechNepal · - TikTok expands into restaurant guides with ‘Must Eat’ feature
The move puts TikTok in more direct competition with platforms like Yelp and Google.
Technology · DigiTechNepal · - A hidden ocean change near Antarctica could have global consequences
Antarctic waters are getting saltier as sea-ice loss reshapes ocean circulation.
Technology · DigiTechNepal · - Meta has a new AI pet app called Waddle World
Meta has launched a new app called Waddle World, which essentially looks like a Tamagotchi clone, but with AI.
Technology · DigiTechNepal · - Free Fire returns to India as Garena launches localized version four years after ban
Free Fire India was originally set to launch in September 2023, but Garena postponed its release.
Technology · DigiTechNepal · - Kodiak lands first commercial deal to supply driverless trucks for public highways
The deal with DTL Transport puts it on a path to become an an asset-light tech supplier, rather than owner and operator.
Technology · DigiTechNepal · - 7 days until TechCrunch Founder Summit: Save up to $100 on your pass before doors open
In just 7 days, TechCrunch Founder Summit takes over Boston’s SoWa Power Station on November 4. Your chance to save up to $100 on tickets is running out, and the opportunity to learn and connect directly with…
Technology · DigiTechNepal · - NEPSE’s banking index hits two-year high as commercial bank stocks rally
Kathmandu, October 28 Nepal’s banking sector has emerged as the best-performing group on the Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE), with the banking index reaching a two-year high amid a sustained rally in commercial bank…
Technology · DigiTechNepal · - Nepal’s exports cross Rs 114 billion in first quarter as imports surge 38%
Kathmandu, October 28 Nepal’s exports crossed Rs 100 billion in the first quarter of the current fiscal year 2026/27, rising 57.03 per cent year-on-year, according to the Department of Customs. The country exported…
Technology · DigiTechNepal · - Demand for clay and bamboo products rises ahead of festivals
Saptari, October 28 Trade in earthenware and other products made from clay and bamboo has increased in Rajbiraj Bazaar as festivals such as Tihar and Chhath approach. Demand has risen as devotees seek out and purchase…
Technology · DigiTechNepal · - China’s snooping around Pacific undersea cables raises risks for Big Tech
US-owned trans-Pacific cables face growing risks from sabotage and China.
Technology · DigiTechNepal · - NEPSE rises 33 points as turnover hits 6-week high
Kathmandu, October 28 The share market rose by 33.29 points on Wednesday, taking the Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) index to 2,664 points. The index reached its highest level since August 15. Share prices of 241 companies…
Technology · DigiTechNepal · - Insurers have paid just 4 percent of Bhotekoshi flood claims
Payouts total Rs821.39 million against Rs20.9 billion in claims nearly two months after the disaster, with the final bill expected to rise.
Technology · DigiTechNepal · - Govt estimates up to $4.75 billion needed for Bhotekoshi disaster recovery
The government has estimated that Nepal will need between $4.7 billion and $4.75 billion for the rehabilitation and reconstruction of areas affected by the Rasuwa–Bhotekoshi disaster. However, the government requires…
Technology · DigiTechNepal · - Birgunj customs office collects revenue above monthly target
Birgunj, October 28 The Birgunj Customs Office collected Rs 26.7258 billion in revenue in Ashoj, exceeding its target for the month. The office had set a revenue collection target of Rs 26.46 billion for Ashoj. Chief…
Technology · DigiTechNepal · - Federation urges gas dealers to issue VAT bills and consumers to ask for them
Kathmandu, October 28 The Gas Dealers Federation Nepal has welcomed a directive from Nepal Oil Corporation. The directive requires VAT bills to be issued for the sale and distribution of LP gas. The federation stated on…
Technology · DigiTechNepal · - Nepal’s flower imports 22 times higher than exports despite Rs 11.5 billion investment
Kathmandu, October 28 Nepal’s floriculture industry has grown into a major commercial agricultural sector, with investments exceeding Rs 11.5 billion and more than 62,500 people employed directly and indirectly.…
Technology · DigiTechNepal · - Karnali Chief Minister holds talks with federal agencies to ensure regular air services
Surkhet, October 28 The Karnali provincial government has allocated Rs 6 million to operate air services in the province’s Himalayan districts, but the process of ensuring regular flights has yet to be finalised. As the…
Technology · DigiTechNepal · - Jhapa flower farmers urge authorities to restrict imports of Indian marigolds
Kathmandu, October 28 Commercial flower farmers in Jhapa have urged the authorities to prioritise locally grown marigolds in domestic markets and take measures to prevent imported flowers from undermining local…
Technology · DigiTechNepal · - Millet farming declines in Tehrathum as demand grows for new food products
Tehrathum, October 28 There was a time when farmers in the villages of Tehrathum were busy planting millet from Ashadh and Shrawan through the first week of Bhadra. Fields and farms were bustling with agricultural…
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