Perplexity has opened access to Bumblebee, a read-only supply-chain scanner designed for developer computers running macOS and Linux. The tool scans systems for risky software packages, browser extensions, editor extensions, and AI tool configurations. It does not execute code or package managers during scans, preventing malicious install scripts and identifies exposure to supply-chain threats.

Anthropic claimed Claude Mythos found over 10,000 critical software risks in one month. The model helped Cloudflare uncover around 2,000 issues, including nearly 400 critical vulnerabilities, while Mozilla said Mythos identified and fixed 271 issues during testing of Firefox 150 browser. Anthropic said Mythos Preview detected 6,202 high-severity vulnerabilities in over 1,000 open-source projects.

Anthropic posted an opening for a copywriter at its San Francisco office "to help define how it speaks to enterprise audiences".The employee will write across the marketing spectrum, concept campaigns, translate complex product capabilities and partner with enterprise marketing. The candidate should have a Bachelor's degree with 10+ years of experience and will be paid up to ₹3.06 crore annually.

Anthropic is expanding beyond coding-focused AI tools into broader professional and knowledge-worker tasks, Claude Code co-creator Sid Bidasaria told Moneycontrol. He said coding was the first focus area because results were easier to verify. Bidasaria is among a growing group of Indian-origin leaders working at Anthropic. Claude Code hit $2.5 billion in ARR in February 2026.

Elon Musk-owned SpaceX's Starship, the world's largest and most powerful rocket, exploded in the Indian Ocean according to plan as it splashed down after its 12th flight test. A video showed the spaceship successfully landing after a manoeuvre that saw it flip upright and reignite its engines for control. SpaceX employees were heard cheering, shouting "USA!" as the rocket exploded.

Uttarakhand consumer commission ordered SBI to disburse ₹2-lakh insurance over "clear-cut" lapse in annual premium's deduction. SBI deducted the annual premium of ₹12 under PM Suraksha Bima Yojana from Kavita Devi's account for two years, but failed in the third, despite her account having ₹3,367 balance. SBI refused her husband's insurance claim after her death, citing the missed premium payment.

India's job market is witnessing a major transformation as companies increasingly shift from permanent hiring to contract-based employment, according to a TeamLease report. The rapid rise of AI, automation, and cost optimization is pushing businesses toward flexible workforce models. Experts believe the trend could significantly reshape career stability, hiring practices, and skill requirements.

Google has appealed a US judge's ruling that it holds illegal monopolies in online search and related advertising. The company argued that the court made legal errors in finding that its payments to firms including Apple to remain the default search engine blocked competition. Google said device makers were still free to promote rival services like Microsoft's Bing.

Xiaomi has officially launched the Xiaomi 17 Max in China, featuring a massive 8000mAh silicon-carbon battery, Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 processor, and a 200MP Leica camera setup. The flagship smartphone is aimed at power users and heavy gamers. With aggressive specifications and premium features, the device is expected to compete against Samsung, OnePlus, Vivo, and iQOO flagship phones.

In a major change, US administration announced that visitors to the US on temporary status must return to their home countries to apply for a Green Card. It's expected to have major implications for Indian applicants, particularly H-1B workers and professionals stuck in long employment-based Green Card backlogs. Indians often face wait times stretching years because of country-specific limits.