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Google has activated its Emergency Location Service (ELS) in India for compatible Android devices. Uttar Pradesh has become state in the country to operationalise the functionality by integrating it with its 112 emergency number. Android users can send their "precise" location to emergency service providers by calling or texting the number. The feature uses GPS, Wi-Fi...

Anthropic has released an open-source tool called Bloom to test how AI models behave under normal and stressful conditions. Bloom automates behavioural testing by generating scenarios, running them at scale, and scoring responses for traits like bias or sycophancy. Anthropic says it simplifies a process that was previously manual and time-consuming.

Xiaomi 17 Ultra and Poco X8 Pro have reportedly appeared on Singapore’s IMDA certification database, suggesting their global variants are nearing launch. The listings confirm 5G support along with Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, and NFC connectivity on both devices. The Poco X8 Pro is also tipped to support reverse wireless charging. The IMDA appearance hints at a Singapore launc...

Apple on Monday released the iOS 26.3 Beta update for iPhone to developers and beta testers. It includes fixes for bugs and software issues that users have experienced in previous iterations. The most notable change, however, concerns third-party accessories, in compliance with the EU’s Digital Markets Act. As per a report, the update streamlines the process of pair...

Anthropic has released an open-source tool called Bloom to test how AI models behave under normal and stressful conditions. Bloom automates behavioural testing by generating scenarios, running them at scale, and scoring responses for traits like bias or sycophancy. Anthropic says it simplifies a process that was previously manual and time-consuming.