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Claude Duet is available through waitlist for Pro and Max plan users https://techcrunch.com/2026/10/22/claude-duet-app-is-anthropics-bet-on-agents/

Technology · DigiTechNepal @digitechnepal · 22 Oct, 19:09

A new study suggests that some of the heaviest rocky planets ever reported may not be as heavy as they look. These so-called 'mega-Earths,' rocky planets weighing more than about 10 Earths, could be an illusion created by activity on their host stars. The paper was posted to the arXiv preprint server on Oct. 8. https://phys.org/news/2026-10-mega-earths-real-stellar-oversized.html

Science & future · DigiSciFiNepal @digiscifinepal · 22 Oct, 19:08

It is the latest in a series of attacks by the Houthi movement targeting airports and other sites in the kingdom. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cqwy71ww156ro?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational · 22 Oct, 19:07

Nirva will ship its $249 ambient AI pendant by the end of the year. https://techcrunch.com/2026/10/22/nirva-raises-33m-for-a-pendant-that-only-listens-to-you/

Technology · DigiTechNepal @digitechnepal · 22 Oct, 19:01

DeepSeek has reportedly raised $15 billion in one of China's largest funding rounds, just days after the US ordered federal agencies to remove its technology over national security concerns. https://techcrunch.com/2026/10/22/deepseek-reportedly-raises-15b-days-after-us-restrictions/

Technology · DigiTechNepal @digitechnepal · 22 Oct, 18:56

The Foreign Ministry said Nepal reiterates its unequivocal condemnation of all attacks targeted at civilians and critical infrastructure. https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/10/22/nepal-says-it-is-saddened-by-the-killing-of-its-citizen-in-saudi-oil-field-attack

Public affairs · DigiGovNepal @digigovnepal · 22 Oct, 18:52

General Motors' plans will require quite a lot of customers' trust. https://arstechnica.com/cars/2026/10/forget-malaise-2-0-gm-says-its-still-all-in-on-evs-and-autonomy/

Technology · DigiTechNepal @digitechnepal · 22 Oct, 18:49

A surprising two-year clinical trial found that fish oil supplements successfully delivered omega-3s to the brain but failed to improve memory or protect against Alzheimer's-related brain shrinkage. Researchers suspect that getting these nutrients through a healthy diet may offer benefits that supplements alone cannot provide. https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/10/261020085427.htm

Science & future · DigiSciFiNepal @digiscifinepal · 22 Oct, 18:31

The vulnerability allows a hacker to change a website or extract data, including personal information. https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/10/22/whats-the-php-coding-flaw-that-could-pull-down-70-percent-of-the-internet?traffic_source=rss

World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational · 22 Oct, 18:12

This month alone, Europe has threatened China with a trade “kill switch”, rebuked it in parliament, sent its trade commissioner on a much-trumpeted trip to Beijing and announced three new economic security instruments. The sequence exposed a European Union that has no clear goal on China, no hierarchy of priorities and has reached no agreement on what it wants from Beijing or on what it would pay… https://www.scmp.com/opinion/world-opinion/article/3371543/europe-still-has-no-clear-goal-china

World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational · 22 Oct, 18:11

Nasdaq-listed fintech company Solana and healthcare giant Johnson & Johnson are among the latest batch of enterprises in artificial intelligence, healthtech and advanced manufacturing to establish or expand operations in Hong Kong, bringing in more than HK$10 billion (US$1.28 billion) in investment to the city. The 18 enterprises signed agreements on Thursday with the Office for Attracting… https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3371815/hong-kong-attracts-another-18-strategic-firms-hk10-billion-investment-pledged

World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational · 22 Oct, 18:08

The 30-year-old, who has represented Pakistan in ODIs and T20 internationals, brings franchise experience from the PSL and BPL to the Nepal Premier League. https://kathmandupost.com/sports/2026/10/22/pakistan-all-rounder-hussain-talat-joins-karnali-yaks

Sports · DigiSportsNepal @digisportsnepal · 22 Oct, 17:52

Scientists have uncovered a strange pattern in urban bird behavior: Across five European countries and 37 species, birds consistently fled sooner when approached by women than men. Researchers have no clear explanation for the difference, raising intriguing questions about how birds recognize and respond to humans. https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/10/261021231250.htm

Science & future · DigiSciFiNepal @digiscifinepal · 22 Oct, 17:51

Observed annually on the 11th day of Dashain, the ‘Kha: Pihanwaigu’ festival features a procession with traditional weapons and ceremonial armour, followed by a ritual believed to protect households from illness. https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/10/22/madhyapur-thimi-celebrates-its-malla-era-battle-tradition

Public affairs · DigiGovNepal @digigovnepal · 22 Oct, 17:51

Scientists have captured virus-like particles assembling themselves step by step, revealing how a surprisingly simple process of trial and error produces complex structures with remarkable precision. The discovery uncovers a crucial molecular turning point that speeds up assembly and could lead to new ways to disrupt viruses and develop vaccines. https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/10/261021231248.htm

Science & future · DigiSciFiNepal @digiscifinepal · 22 Oct, 17:27

Researchers have developed a revolutionary microscope that uses an incredibly powerful laser to make previously invisible cellular structures easier to see. The technology dramatically improves image clarity, allowing scientists to examine small proteins that conventional electron microscopes struggle to capture. It could eventually reveal how tiny molecular machines interact inside cells,… https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/10/261021231230.htm

Science & future · DigiSciFiNepal @digiscifinepal · 22 Oct, 17:15

Less than two weeks after Brussels and Beijing struck a surprise deal to avert an escalating trade dispute, their fragile rapprochement has descended into a battle over who blinked first. In Brussels and Berlin, officials are emboldened by what they consider proof that collective EU pressure can force Chinese concessions. Rather than resting on their laurels, they are cooking up a fresh batch of… https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3371807/who-blinked-first-fragile-eu-china-trade-peace-sparks-new-war-words

World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational · 22 Oct, 17:12

Deepening “symbiosis” with artificial intelligence model start-up DeepSeek is helping Chinese tech champion Huawei Technologies catch up with Nvidia’s chip hardware and software ecosystem in a scenario that could mean Jensen Huang’s “nightmare is starting to come true”, according to a new report. DeepSeek’s latest software releases, on top of its increased experimentation with Huawei’s powerful… https://www.scmp.com/tech/tech-war/article/3371806/jensens-nightmare-huawei-deepseek-narrow-ai-chip-ecosystem-gap-nvidia-report

World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational · 22 Oct, 17:11

The president of the American Chamber of Commerce in China (AmCham China) has urged Beijing and Washington to push more negotiations down to working-level officials, saying businesses need greater long-term stability in bilateral ties than leader-level diplomacy alone can provide. Michael Hart, president of the chamber, said American businesses were encouraged by the unprecedented frequency of… https://www.scmp.com/economy/article/3371746/us-china-ties-need-more-working-level-dialogues-not-just-summits-business-chamber

World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational · 22 Oct, 17:10

For 3 days this month, 333 exit nodes were hacked in hopes of stealing sensitive data. https://arstechnica.com/information-technology/2026/10/300-tor-exit-nodes-hijacked-to-intercept-ssh-traffic-and-retrieve-plaintext-email/

Technology · DigiTechNepal @digitechnepal · 22 Oct, 17:06

Honeybees are aggressively pushing wild pollinators away from flowers, with scientists documenting how they chase off rivals and dominate valuable food sources. New research warns that rising temperatures and increasing honeybee populations could intensify this competition, threatening wild bees and other important pollinators. https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/10/261021231227.htm

Science & future · DigiSciFiNepal @digiscifinepal · 22 Oct, 17:05

Best case is now an overshoot to 1.8º C, accompanied by massive carbon removal. https://arstechnica.com/science/2026/10/un-accepts-the-obvious-were-not-going-to-avoid-a-1-5o-c-warming/

Technology · DigiTechNepal @digitechnepal · 22 Oct, 17:00

The activist spent Dashain at Maitighar Mandala, demanding action against caste-based discrimination and the exclusion of Dalits from rented accommodation. https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/10/22/deepa-nepali-spends-dashain-on-the-streets-demanding-caste-justice

Public affairs · DigiGovNepal @digigovnepal · 22 Oct, 16:52

NASA’s Curiosity rover has revealed a spectacular new view of mysterious, wind-carved cliffs on Mars that may hold evidence of ancient volcanic activity. With the rover approaching these unusual formations, scientists hope to uncover the secrets behind their strange appearance in 2027. https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/10/261021231238.htm

Science & future · DigiSciFiNepal @digiscifinepal · 22 Oct, 16:48

From the cockpit of an F-22 fighter to an aircraft carrier sailing in the Pacific, the US military is showing new ways to command uncrewed aircraft over vast distances. The United States disclosed two tests this month as Washington seeks to outpace Beijing in a technology contest that could redefine air and naval power in the region. Illustrating US military advances and their potential… https://www.scmp.com/news/china/military/article/3371799/could-us-advances-drone-command-give-it-edge-over-pla-taiwan-conflict

World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational · 22 Oct, 16:12

Tesla’s “flying” Roadster stunt has set social media alight worldwide, turning a car launch into a debate about technological innovation and China-US rivalry. At an event in Texas on October 15, Tesla unveiled its redesigned sports car, the Roadster, with stunts including a takeoff from a steep, curved ramp and a leap over parked cars. Pre-orders are open in China with a deposit of 332,000 yuan… https://www.scmp.com/news/people-culture/trending-china/article/3371781/chinese-public-urged-stay-confident-domestic-innovation-after-tesla-flying-car-debut

World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational · 22 Oct, 16:11

A Hong Kong tertiary student convicted of sexually assaulting at least four underage girls has been sentenced to 10 years in prison, with the judge slamming him as a “very sick individual” who showed no remorse. High Court Judge Andrew Chan Hing-wai on Thursday noted from the assessment reports that Fan Chi-yuen, 22, had shown no remorse or empathy towards his victims. They included a 14-year-old… https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3371798/hong-kong-student-gets-10-years-sexually-assaulting-4-underage-girls

World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational · 22 Oct, 16:10

Scientists have discovered why common marmosets have unusually small, smooth brains despite starting development much like other primates. The secret lies in subtle changes to brain-building cells that slow neuron production, revealing new clues about how the large, folded human brain evolved. https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/10/261021231235.htm

Science & future · DigiSciFiNepal @digiscifinepal · 22 Oct, 15:55

Indonesia’s government has resisted mounting calls to declare widespread forest and land fires a national disaster, insisting it can handle the crisis alone as residents report worsening health impacts and disaster experts warn that a broader, coordinated response is needed. Critics suggest the reluctance may stem from concerns that a national declaration could force Jakarta to redirect funds… https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3371793/indonesia-haze-why-jakarta-wont-declare-wildfires-national-disaster

World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational · 22 Oct, 15:12