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X shifts US creator payouts from Stripe to X Money
X says U.S. creator payouts will now be handled through its X Money payments service, a change that appears to replace the previous Stripe-powered payout system.
US government sides with OpenAI on issue of training LLMs on copyrighted material
The United States has a strong interest in continuing to develop a robust and competitive artificial intelligence industry that sets the standard for the practice and procedure of AI use globally, the brief reads.
Enhanced geothermal notches another win as Google buys 400 MW from Fervo
Fervo's deal with Google could expand to 1 gigawatt of geothermal power, enough to supply a very large AI data center in Utah.
Wonderful more than doubles its valuation to $5B in under 6 months
Wonderful's $550M Series C was led by Insight Partners, with Salesforce, Index Ventures, IVP, Vine Ventures, 9Yards and Bessemer participating.
HiddenLayer nabs $100M as enterprises rush to secure their AI deployments
Security companies are scrambling to build products that can monitor not just agents but also the tools and add-ons they use.
Amazon is adding a scam-detection feature to Alexa for Shopping that can verify whether suspicious emails, texts, and other messages actually came from the retailer.
Uber is laying off 10% of staff, or 3,300 people
Uber is laying off about 3,300 people, or about 10% of its global headcount, in a bid to reduce management layers and invest more in its ride-sharing, delivery, and robotaxi divisions.
OpenAI faces 30 more lawsuits tied to Tumbler Ridge shooting
Edelson PC is filing 30 new lawsuits against OpenAI over the Tumbler Ridge shooting, escalating claims to aiding and abetting and naming Chris Lehane, though evidence remains unconfirmed.
Quick Commerce Supply Chain Startup DocPharma Nets $2 Mn For Expansion
Healthcare supply chain startup DocPharma has raised $2 Mn (19 Cr) in a Pre-Series A funding round led by Equentis,
Applications open September 1, 2026 for startups to join Cycle 2. The post Panasonic Life Solutions India Announces Second Cycle of Co.lab Studio by IGNITION to Accelerate Co-Creation with Startups appeared first on Startup Success Stories India - News & Updates for Indian Entrepreneurs .
Semicon 2.0, ECMS & MPMS together can build end-to-end electronics value chain: ELCINA
The recently launched MPMS, with an outlay of Rs 62,500 crore, can further create demand and scale for these domestic inputs by promoting mobile-phone manufacturing and higher domestic value addition, says ELCINA.
Apple follows Google in adopting Trump
Apple Maps is following President Trump's executive order to change the name of Lake Ontario to Lake America.
AfterQuery reportedly becomes Y Combinator
AI model-training startup AfterQuery has reportedly raised a round that valued it at $3.2 billion, just five months after announcing its $30 million Series A at a $300 million valuation in April.
X says attackers are targeting user accounts after the launch of X Money
X is investigating a wave of unsolicited password reset emails that it believes may be tied to the rollout of its new payments service.
ChatGPT Health adds Epic integration for clinicians to import patient data
OpenAI said that the integration provides read-only access to health records for clinicians.
Waymo goes on offense ahead of Tesla
Waymo argued that fully autonomous vehicles aren't possible without using a mix of sensors and warned that pure end-to-end AI systems aren't safe enough.
Sequoia-incubated Empirik launches with $21M to predict outages before they happen
The startup wants to do for IT infrastructure what Cursor did for software engineering.
GoPro to be acquired for $285M, will remain a public company
GoPro is merging with a company that builds AI infrastructure, and will continue supporting existing consumer products.
Amazon Alexa can now alert you when something new might tempt you to shop
Amazon is adding a new Alexa-powered feature called Update Me When that can send personalized alerts about product launches, tours, books, shows, and other events that could trigger a purchase.
AIR raises $50M to help companies vet the skills and add-ons AI agents use
AIR's platform can discover agents running at a company, continuously vets any skills and add-ons they use, and blocks any unwanted behaviour.
Microsoft 365 outage drags on, but things are improving
Microsoft 365 and Outlook are still seeing service degradations on Tuesday, the company's status page indicates.
Fambot is building an AI chief of staff to help families manage the emails, calendars, school updates, sports schedules, and other logistics of raising kids.
This startup is fuel-injecting hydrogen to make cargo ships more efficient
Newlight has raised a $9 million seed round and completed an 8,500-nautical-mile test run from Singapore to Ghana.
30 Startups To Watch: Startups That Caught Our Eye In August 2026
August turned out to be yet another eventful month for the Indian startup ecosystem. The month marked multiple mega rounds,
MSMEs must scale, innovate and go global to power Indias growth: Rajnath Singh
Rajnath Singh called on MSMEs to move beyond the domestic market and compete globally.
Waymo accelerates robotaxi expansion with launches in Denver, San Diego and Tampa
Waymo will begin inviting riders on a rolling basis and slowly ramp up access in the three cities, following its usual commercial playbook.
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Titan Capital backs xStep, the Shark Tank India-featured neurotech startup
Funding will scale xStep's non-invasive neurorehabilitation platform for people with cerebral palsy, stroke, spinal cord injury and multiple sclerosis across India and beyond
Fintech soonicorn Niyo has signed a definitive agreement to acquire the forex and cross-border payments business of listed financial services
Culture Circle CEO highlights empathy and accountability in young teams. The post Devansh Jain Launches Management Maxxing: Gen Z as a Workforce, Bringing a Founders First-Hand Perspective to the Future of Work appeared first on Startup Success Stories India - News & Updates for Indian Entrepreneurs .
Geopolitical shocks are forcing companies to rethink procurement intelligence: Claight CEO
Geopolitical tensions, tariff uncertainty and repeated supply-chain disruptions are pushing global companies to move from periodic procurement research to real-time intelligence, says Vishal Ranjan, Founder and CEO, Claight.
As SEBI plans to overhaul the SME listing framework, the key challenge for the regulator will be strengthening investor protection while improving liquidity and keeping public-market access viable for growth-oriented SMEs.
Magna increases bet on battery swapping in India with $35M for Yuma
Magna's investment in Yuma Energy has reached $87 million as the Canadian auto supplier increases its majority stake in the Indian battery-swapping firm.
In France's north, winegrowers bet on a warmer future
This year, successive heatwaves, wildfires and drought, disrupted life for France's winegrowers, leading to historically early harvests, lower yields, and an increased risk of smoke taint.
Low inventories, El Nino to keep sugar market tight through FY27: DAM Capital
The Indian sugar sector is likely to remain in a tight-supply situation through FY27 and possibly beyond, with low inventories, weather risks and firm global prices expected to keep domestic sugar prices elevated, according to a research report by DAM Capital Advisors.
Zenergize Bags $4 Mn To Scale Production Of Its EV Chargers
Clean tech startup Zenergize, which manufactures chargers for electric vehicles (EVs), has raised $4 Mn (nearly 38 Cr) in its
Lachy Groom backs Indian startup aiming to keep aircraft aloft for a year
Founded by a 20-year-old, Alteon is developing autonomous aircraft that hopes to harvest wind energy to stay aloft for several months.
Apple says it has evidence that a former employee destroyed evidence of data theft after learning he was under investigation.
a16z brings growth fund to $8.5B days after launching new $1.1B fund
Andreessen Horowitz held out its hand and returned with billions more in new funds to invest in startups.
A group funded by Andreessen, Horowitz, and Brockman plans data center ads to sway midterms
Build American AI plans to lobby voters in select states about the virtues of data centers by spending millions of dollars on ads.
FTC accuses Amazon of running a
Amazon is facing a new lawsuit from the FTC and 22 states for allegedly secretly charging businesses more for advertising.
The Pentagon now has its own version of ChatGPT and Grok
Versions of OpenAI's ChatGPT and SpaceXAI's Grok will join Google's Gemini on the Pentagon's central portal for AI tools.
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Instagram puts new limits on undisclosed AI profiles
As frustration over AI influencers has been growing, Instagram is limiting the reach of undisclosed AI profiles.
Microsoft tests fix for latest hours-long Outlook outage
Microsoft says it's testing a fix for the widespread Outlook issues that have led to email delays and failures.
Kalshi bans George Santos for life over State of the Union bets
The disciplinary action comes two months after the Commodity Futures Trading Commission settled charges against Santos.
Hackers claim millions of patient records stolen during data breach at healthcare giant McKesson
The company, which distributes medicines and medical devices to hospitals and healthcare practices across the U.S., said it was hacked and expects intermittent service degradation.
Ryan Breslow is raising up to $27M in pay-to-play bridge funding to save Bolt
The controversial founder of the checkout startup once valued at $11 billion is putting in $5 million of his own money.
VLC crosses 7 billion downloads
In our world of expensive streaming platforms, the very free and offline VLC media player has crossed 7 billion downloads.
Clipto uses AI to search terabytes of video and is now valued at $250M
The three-year-old startup says it reached $15 million in ARR and profitability before raising its latest $15 million round.
How AI could make it harder for governments to use hacking tools
AI is proving effective at finding and exploiting vulnerabilities. Some say this will make it harder for governments to use hacking tools and spyware and could reignite calls to backdoor devices.
MapQuest is getting an unexpected boost from its decision to defy President Trumps renaming of Lake Ontario.
LEAP India Q1 Profit Jumps 30% YoY To
Recently listed logistics company LEAP Indias net profit for the June quarter (Q1 FY27) increased by 30% to 24.7 Cr
Meeting notetaker Circleback adds a free tier to attract more customers
Circleback is also introducing new pricing plans starting from $14 per month
Zomato Bans Sale Of Analogue Dishes On Its Platform
Amid growing concerns over analogue paneer, Zomato has announced a zero-tolerance policy against the sale of dishes containing analogue dairy
Pernia's Pop-Up Shop made designer fashion easier to find. Now, it's going public
Pernias PopUp Shop made designer fashion easier to find Now its going public
Online Grocery Startup Satvacart Shuts Down After 12-Year Run
Gurugram-based online grocery startup Satvacart has shut down after 12 years of operations and disbanded its team after failing to
Pernias Pop-Up Shop IPO now open: Should you subscribe?
Purple Style Labs, the parent company of luxury fashion platform Pernia's Pop-Up Shop, has launched its initial public offering (IPO) today.
MSME lending moves from sachetisation to personalisation: Lentras Ankur Handa
India's financial framework is undergoing a significant evolution as digital resources, advanced data analytics, and innovative technology pave the way for broader credit opportunities, particularly benefiting MSMEs. Lentra's Growth Alliance Program (GAP) is designed to enable an emerging lenders growth ambition and offer them the infrastructure necessary to support that journey.
Indias built environment faces a talent crunch as Viksit Bharat ambitions grow
Indias infrastructure ambitions are outpacing the availability of industry-ready professionals. Ashwani Awasthi, MD, RICS South Asia, explains the skills, technology, and sustainability capabilities the sector urgently needs.
Vessels crossing Strait of Hormuz drop to 5 per day over weekend
On Friday, 14 vessels passed the strait including a very large crude carrier laden with 2 million barrels of Qatari oil that exited with its transponder switched off.
Why rural healthcare needs Indias entrepreneurs to step in
Rural healthcare will not be transformed by building more of the same. The next phase will require private companies, entrepreneurs, and technology providers to make rural healthcare more accessible, investible, and outcome-driven.
George Arison is done letting Wall Street's Grindr discount go unchallenged in a wide-ranging Q&A, the CEO walks us through how AI, a controversial $350-plus EDGE tier, and a bet on healthcare and long-distance matchmaking are turning Grindr into the gayborhood in your pocket he's been promising since 2022.
The Liux Big microcar is made in Spain. The startup thinks it can compete in a crowded market with its tiny electric car built around sustainability.
TechCrunch Mobility: The hidden human cost of robotaxis
Welcome back to TechCrunch Mobility, your hub for the future of transportation and now, more than ever, the role AI is playing in it.
Caterpillar is bringing to AI deployment what it learned from automating mining
Caterpillar has spent decades putting autonomous machines to work at remote mining sites. It's now bringing that experience to AI deployment.
Charting the global economy: Price pressures continue to bubble
The personal consumption expenditures price index, excluding food and energy, rose in line with expectations in July.
Ather Launches Konarc Escooter At
EV maker Ather Energy launched its new Konarc electric scooter at its annual Community Day today. Starting at 99,999, the
Tanker pays record $5.3m to transit Panama Canal: Report
A tanker set a new benchmark by paying an unprecedented $5.3 million for expedited transit through the Panama Canal. This payment not only guarantees quick passage before El Nino triggers further shipping limitations but also comes as Panama declares a state of emergency over drought-induced low water levels.
From Third Wave Coffee To MATTER
Indian startup funding activity took a minor hit in the last week of August. Twenty three startups managed to raise
IPO-Bound Purple Style Labs Nets
Ahead of the commencement of the bidding for its public issue on August 31, Pernias Pop Up Shop parent Purple
Hero MotoCorp Buys Additional 3% Stake In Ather For
Over a month after Hero MotoCorps board approved an investment in Ather Energy, the auto giant has now bought 1.18
ESDS Software Solution IPO opens today; GMP signals 76% premium Should you subscribe?
The company has set the IPO price band at Rs 408429 per share for its Rs 720-crore public offering. The subscription window will remain open from August 28 to September 1, 2026. The IPO consists entirely of a fresh issue of 1.68 crore shares.
ESDS Software Solutions IPO opens today: What you need to know
The issue comes amid growing demand for cloud and data-centre infrastructure, with analysts highlighting ESDS growth, profitability and market positioning.
Can ESDS Software Solutions IPO deliver long-term growth for high-risk investors?
In a bold move, ESDS Software Solutions is set to launch a
ESDS Software Solution IPO: Can strong growth justify the valuation?
A profitable core business provides the base case, while new AI projects offer significant optionality
Alpha Wave Ventures Exits Aye Finance Via
Global investment firm Alpha Wave has offloaded nearly 1.92 Cr shares or 7.78% stake in MSME-focused NBFC Aye Finance via
Ashish Kacholia-Backed Sanlayan Turns Profitable In FY26, Revenue Surges 5.7X To
Defence tech startup Sanlayan Technologies turned profitable in the financial year 2025-26 (FY26), as acquisitions helped it scale its portfolio
Building Pharma Labs In Space, Zerodha
The Race To Make Drugs In Space For decades, microgravity research was largely about discovering how matter behaved beyond Earth.
Micromax Floats Family Office, Earmarks
Original equipment manufacturer (OEM) Micromax Informatics has announced the launch of a family office, with a corpus of 250 Cr
Ribbit Capital Sells Groww Shares Worth
Growws early backer Ribbit Capital has offloaded a cumulative 11.31 Cr shares via two bulk deals today, as per NSE
Engineering exports record 18% growth in July; US remains top market
_Engineering exports remain above US$10 billion in the first four months of FY27_.
Lifeboat Found, 22 Crew Still Missing After Cargo Ship Sinks in Bay of Bengal
Four days after the Panamaflagged cargo vessel MV Ocean Winner sank in the Bay of Bengal, search teams have located a lifeboat bearing the ships name, but there is still no trace of the vessel or its 22 missing crew members. The lifeboat was found during a joint operation by the Indian Coast Guards Maritime [] The post Lifeboat Found, 22 Crew Still Missing After Cargo Ship Sinks in Bay of Bengal appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
boAt FY26 net profit rises 38% to 84.5 crore, wearables turn profitable
Consumer electronics brand boAt on Wednesday reported a 38 per cent growth in its profit after tax at Rs 84.5 crore in the financial year 2025-26. The company, owned by Imagine Marketing Limited, had posted a PAT (profit after tax) of Rs 61.1 crore in the preceding fiscal year. The company's revenue from operations stood at Rs 2,931 crore in FY26, boAT said in a statement. The company's wearables business turned profitable during the year. The segment recorded a profit of about Rs 7 crore in FY26, compared to a loss of Rs 54 crore in FY25. FY26 was about strengthening the foundations of boAt while navigating a challenging external environment... We closed the year with approximately Rs 397 crore of cash reserves and zero bank debt... improvement is visible across the business...newer categories are beginning to emerge as meaningful growth and profit pools. Our focus now shifts from turnaround to growth. With a stronger balance sheet, tighter operating discipline and a healthy co
Seven Fishermen Rescued After Boat Hits Sand Dunes Near Antarvedi
Local fishermen, along with Civil Marine Police personnel, launched a rescue operation and safely brought all seven fishermen to shore.
The Ecommerce Squeeze, Supertails Chases Profits
Amazon, Flipkart Tighten Seller Rules With the festive season just around the corner, Indias ecommerce giants appear to be shifting
Atomberg DRHP: A Look At Shareholding Pattern
Consumer appliances brand Atomberg filed its draft IPO papers with market regulator SEBI, for a proposed public issue comprising a
Nexedge Capital Nets $20 Mn To Scale HNI Wealth Management Platform
Wealth management startup Nexedge Capital has raised $20 Mn (191.4 Cr) in its maiden funding round co-led by Mirae Asset
Adding to its Lenskart windfall, global investment firm SoftBank has now offloaded 4.50 Cr shares in the eyewear retailer to
Y Combinator Offloads Meesho Shares Worth
US-based startup accelerator Y Combinator offloaded 4.85 Cr shares of listed ecommerce platform Meesho, around a 1% stake, via multiple
