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Google said it has removed Gemma from the roster of AI models available on AI Studio, days after a US senator alleged that the small language model (SLM) had been used to fabricate accusations of sexual misconduct against her. “We’ve now seen reports of non-developers trying to use Gemma in AI Studio and ask it factual questions. We never intended this to be a consumer tool or model, or to be used this way. To prevent this confusion, access to Gemma is no longer available on AI Studio,” Google wrote in a post on X, without directly mentioning the US…

Hampstead A charmingly leafy area with independent shops, modern and old-timey cafes and quaint pubs, its pedestrian alleyways lead to antiques sellers, resale shops and bakeries. Abutting the large Hampstead Heath public park, this affluent area has attracted actors, writers and artists. If you ignore the traffic, you can imagine it back in its heyday as a Georgian spa town with its cottages and cobblestone streets. Best for: Seekers of a village vibe. Where to eat: Ottolenghi Hampstead ($$)Things to see: Burgh House   

As a full-time travel writer, I find myself on flights nearly every week. After hours and hours of uncomfortable and restless flights, I’ve tested almost every travel pillow on the market. I’ve tried cushy, memory foam designs that promise endless comfort, hooded styles that block light, and even inflatable pillows that roll up into practically nothing.  None of which have ever felt exactly right and all have ended up stored in my closet after just a couple of uses.   Last year, however, I finally found the perfect option on Amazon: the Sarisun Travel Pillow. This simple, under-$20 neck pillow has…

India’s captain Harmanpreet Kaur shares a light moment with the team at the trophy presentation of the ICC Women’s World Cup Final match between India and South Africa at the DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai on November 2, 2025 | Photo Credit: Emmanual Yogini It had to happen one day. The Women in Blue needed to win a World Cup. Could they have chosen a better night? Perhaps not. Could they have done it at a better venue? Surely not.Three years ago, it was at Navi Mumbai’s D.Y. Patil Stadium that the first ball of the Women’s Premier League…

This is not the first time an animal has been killed by an autonomous vehicle [File] | Photo Credit: REUTERS Waymo is facing flak after one of its robotaxis ran over a California cat named KitKat in late October, reported The San Francisco Standard, with Waymo acknowledging there was an incident involving a cat.Alphabet’s self-driving unit Waymo confirmed to the outlet that a small cat ran under its vehicle as it was pulling away. However, an anonymous complaint alleged that the Waymo vehicle did not slow down or try to avoid the cat. It also raised doubts about Waymo vehicles’…

Last night on November 2, history was made by the Women in Blue. India women’s national cricket team beat South Africa by 52 runs in an intense match at the DY Patil Stadium, Navi Mumbai, and won the 2025 ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup, our very first! After a terrific performance on the pitch, Shafali Verma was honoured as Player of the Match. The trophy was lifted by the Women in Blue, but it felt like a personal win for the entire nation. Post the match, several stars celebrated the proud moment on social media. Bollywood actor Shraddha Kapoor compared…

Actor Adivi Sesh recently announced the release date of his upcoming Pan India film Dacoit and while fans are excited, eyes are still on the sequel of his 2018 blockbuster spy film Goodachari. The initial release was scheduled for 2025 but it has now moved to next year. However, Sesh rubbishes any delay in the film and asserts that he has always taken long to work on his films.Adivi Sesh will next be seen in Dacoit.When asked about the shift in release, Sesh tells us, “I’ve always taken this long to make movies. It’s just that people are noticing it…

South Africa captain Laura Wolvaardt admitted that she did not expect Shafali Verma to bowl and have the kind of impact that she did in the Women’s ODI World Cup final on Sunday. The 21-year-old claimed figures of 2/36 in seven overs, taking the wickets of Sune Luus and Marizanne Kapp to derail the Protean chase of 299 runs. Wolvaardt admitted that it was frustrating to give away those wickets to Verma and be forced to stay cautious not to add to her tally. “Yeah, didn’t really expect her to bowl much today. So a bit of a surprise factor…

Apple will reportedly need Google’s help to roll out its widely anticipated, AI-revamped version of Siri. The iPhone-maker’s personal voice assistant will apparently “lean” on Google’s Gemini AI model, and is rumoured to come with an AI-powered web search feature that will be powered by the Gemini model, according to the latest edition of the “Power On” newsletter by Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman. The revamped version of Siri is expected to be rolled out in March 2026. However, “there’s no guarantee users will embrace it, that it will work seamlessly or that it can undo years of damage to the ‌Siri‌…

Manufacturers cited demand strength, efficiency improvements, new clients and technology investments as factors driving higher production. Representational file image | Photo Credit: SHIV KUMAR PUSHPAKAR India’s manufacturing activity gained momentum in October as domestic demand strengthened, offsetting a slowdown in export growth, although business optimism slipped from a seven-month high, a business survey showed on Monday (November 3, 2025).The HSBC India Manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index, compiled by S&P Global, rose to 59.2 in October from 57.7 in September, higher than a preliminary estimate of 58.4.The 50.0 mark separates expansion from contraction on a monthly basis.Output growth accelerated to match the…