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Insurers claim AI is already increasing healthcare costs
Blue Cross Blue Shield says hospital use of AI tools led to an additional $942M in healthcare spending over a two-year period.
TikTok agrees to pay at least $100M in Alabama settlement
TikTok will pay Alabama at least $100 million in a settlement tied to allegations that the short-form video platform misled users about safety and was designed to addict children.
Meta and YouTube say they will run ads for
At least one social media company seems to be reversing its stance on whether it will accept advertising for Alex Gibneys upcoming documentary about Elon Musk.
This $189.99 air purifier is specifically designed to tackle pet odors, removing up to 70% in one hour.
I created an interactive digital avatar of myself
After obtaining an interactive avatar and training it to discuss venture fraud, I have mixed feelings about making AI clones of ourselves.
Contract manufacturing company Aequs board has approved a fund raise of up to 650 Cr via a preferential issue of
The company behind Facebook and Instagram wants to keep consumers connected to the digital world via its ever-growing line of smart glasses.
Crusoe abandons $1.25B plan to use Boom turbines at AI data centers
Boom Supersonic CEO Blake Scholl said its new stationary power plants were no longer in Crusoe's near-term plans.
Automattic has a new board after failed attempt to put CEO on leave
After days of upheaval at Automattic, following a failed attempt to remove CEO Matt Mullenweg, the company has a new board.
Unsecured OpenAI agents posted 53 user images on the internet without the lab
AI agents operating in OpenAI's research environment posted user images on public image-hosting sites without the lab's knowledge.
Meta opens early access program for new Muse features
Anyone interested in joining has to ask Muse to put them on the list.
The hottest new hangout for middle schoolers is NPR
When NPR staffers flagged strange comments under their podcasts on Spotify as bots, it took a Gen Z colleague to (immediately) figure out the mystery.
Anthropic to pay Akamai $11.6 billion over seven years in cloud deal
Anthropic has committed $11.6 billion over seven years to Akamai's cloud infrastructure, a bet on CPUs that could grow to about $20 billion, and in an unusual arrangement, Akamai is giving Anthropic a potential stake of up to 5% of its stock that grows as Anthropic spends more.
Mark Wahlberg is coming to TechCrunch Disrupt 2026, and he wants to talk about your work, not his
Mark Wahlberg joins Bruce K. Lee at Disrupt to discuss investing, entrepreneurship, healthcare, wellness, and building businesses.
The Aeropod automates soil aeration without robotics
Muju Earth Technologies has developed a deceptively simply pod that can save farmers money while improving crop yields.
Some Supabase customers are publicly exposing reams of people
The findings highlight how AI-generated and vibe-coded apps can spill and expose users' data when not configured or secured properly.
Astra and Opus just passed Turing
Frontier AI models are finishing Alan Turing's World War II codebreaking work.
Meta is putting its muscle behind Muse as the AI app takes off
Muse is topping the app store charts and adding users at a rapid clip, while Meta ramps up the personal AI agents's promotion across its own apps and beyond.
Kiteworks urges customers to shut down their servers amid
The tech giant, which allows companies to send large datasets over the internet, said it received a credible threat from law enforcement about an imminent attack.
The latest unauthorized agent swarms were discovered by researchers.
Tesla finally moves to electrify trucking after a decade of work and delays
Tesla's Semi truck, with a 500-mile range, is about to hit the road in big numbers, with the company saying it plans to make 50,000 units a year.
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Meadow lets you leave your smartphone at home without sacrificing the essentials
Were not Luddites... its just we dont want social media, browsing and that kind of stuff, said 25-year-old founder Shreyas Narlanka.
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North Korean hackers suspected in $351M crypto theft, the largest so far this year
The $351 million theft from crypto exchange Bitget is the latest in a string of high-profile hacks targeting the crypto sector.
How Astrobase Is Building The Base For Tomorrow
In June 2026, three spacetech startups became the first cohort to receive funds selected under the Indian National Space Promotion
AceVector IPO Subscribed 9% On Day 1 So Far, Retail Investors Lead Bidding
Snapdeal parent AceVectors 420 Cr IPO was subscribed 9% as of 14:12 IST on the first day of bidding, with
Exclusive: CodeKarma In Talks To Raise $6 Mn From Prosus, Accel
Enterprise tech startup CodeKarma is in talks to raise $5 Mn to $6 Mn in a fresh funding round, sources
Moneyview IPO Subscribed 3.55X On Day 2, NIIs Lead With 7.77X Subscription
Digital lender Moneyviews 1,092 Cr IPO was subscribed 3.55X by 13:15 IST on the second day of bidding. The public
Lightspeed targets $250M for new India fund, focusing on early-stage AI
The Silicon Valley firm is aligning its India fundraising cycle with its global funds for the first time, as it shifts to a shorter investment period.
The Insurance Shuffle, Moneyview IPO Day 1
IRDAI Resets Insurtechs Economics The IRDAI has proposed a radical overhaul of the insurance tech sector. The draft norms threaten
In the past month, Waymo has expanded its fleet in Texas by 49%. There are other hotspots as well.
Nexterity wants to automate the hard, dangerous part of pipefitting
The startup's robot can tighten or loosen four bolts at a time, and it fits in a Pelican case.
Oracle sends force majeure notice on its New Mexico Stargate data center
The notice would allow Oracle to delay payments should the facility miss its 2028 target to come online.
Databricks buys Row Zero and is scouting for more startups to acquire
Databricks has brought cloud spreadsheet startup Row Zero, adding yet another acquisition to its 2026 shopping spree.
TechCrunch Founder Summit 2026: Everything you need to know
TechCrunch Founder Summit is a full-day gathering in Boston on November 4 where founders across all stages connect with top VCs and experienced entrepreneurs to gain tactical insights on building and scaling their companies.
20 minutes with the CEO of ElevenLabs, now reportedly valued at $22B
ElevenLabs powers the AI voice on the other end of a lot of customer service calls, and its CEO told me this week that businesses should probably tell you that at least until getting a machine is what everyone expects anyway.
TechCrunch Disrupt 2026: Cal AI
Zach Yadegari joins the Builders Stage at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 to share how he capitalized on viral growth. Save up to $200 before September 25. Save 50% on a second pass.
Decoding The Commission Gap That Sparked A Bloodbath In Insurance Stocks
For insurance distributors, the commission earned on every policy is central to their business model. It determines how much they
2 days left to save up to $200 on a TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 pass
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Australia to investigate if OpenAI hack of government health website broke the law
The incident is the first known breach to affect a government agency, and Australia's prime minister has vowed to hold OpenAI accountable.
Lifestyle e2W maker Creatara Mobility opens new plant
The new manufacturing facility is built on the principle of developing a repeatable, reliable, scalable manufacturing system that is equipped to meet the pace of market growth.
Meta is trying VR glasses (again), this time with more IMAX
Meta's return to the VR glasses realm comes with a promising combination of light weight form factor and enhanced entertainment options.
Meta introduces camera-free AI glasses
Meta says the camera-free glasses will be lighter and have up to 12 hours battery life.
Anthropic says its biology lab has already found something big
But maybe the biggest reveal is that Anthropic has not let Claude run lose in its biology lab. Humans are still, so far, in the loop.
VC firm Bessemer now has another $5.75B to invest in (what else?) AI
The VC firm says that AI-native companies are growing faster than any technology, ever.
Enveda secures $311M to bring more nature-derived AI drugs into clinical trials
The round valued the AI biotech at $2 billion. It is currently testing drugs that treat skin conditions and preserve weight loss after stopping GLP-1s.
Modal Motors is trying to cut China out of electric motors entirely
The startup is working on small, light motors with no rare-earth magnets that are suited for drones, fans, and robots.
Disney+ and Hulu add to the growing trend of streaming inflation
Disney is raising the prices of Disney+ and Hulu as streaming costs continue to rise across the industry.
The old cybersecurity model is breaking
As concern over AI safety and rogue agents continue to make headlines, its no surprise that cybersecurity stocks are rising, or that investors are pouring massive amounts of capital into startups trying to build the next generation of security for an AI-native world.Wereeven seeing companies likeInstinctandSimilebring in nine-figure checks and valuations thatwouldnthave made sense a []
Zoox grounds Atlanta test fleet after workers report toxic gas exposure symptoms
The repeated incidents led one worker to file a complaint with the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, which opened an inquiry and told Zoox to investigate the exposures.
ChatGPT mobile app gets voice-based agentic features
Pro and Plus users will be able to use the Work tab on their phones to complete agentic tasks.
Even Americans who use AI every day are worried about it
The report suggests that greater exposure will not resolve the unease around the technology, nor reduce public support for AI regulation.
YouTube Music gets more conversational with new AI features
Built directly into the YouTube Music app, Ask Music lets users describe what they want to hear in everyday language rather than searching for individual songs or artists.
Electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer Zelio E-Mobilitys board of directors approved a proposal today to raise up to 167.95 Cr via
Multiples Leads $150 Mn Funding Round In Brahma AI
Multiples Alternate Asset Management has led a $150 Mn funding round in Prime Focus-backed AI audiovisual content platform Brahma AI,
YouTube doubles down on video shopping with AI-powered
YouTube's AI feature can now help you compare products as you shop.
YouTube will let you build your own algorithm with AI
ouTubes new custom feeds let users describe the videos they want to see in their own words, then use Gemini to build a personalized feed around the request.
StrictlyVC at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026: Inside the changing rules of venture capital
StrictlyVC joins TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 to discuss the changing VC landscape thanks to AI. Get your Investor Pass to join this exclusive session. Save $200 before September 25, 11:59 p.m. PT.
YouTube adds new creator tools like video A/B testing, dynamic thumbnails, and live dubbing
Many of these tools hinge on using generative AI to try out a variety of different tactics on a video to find what works best.
YouTube releases new AI features for creators within its Studio app
YouTube is adding new features to generate ideas and monitor the performance of thumbnails.
Byjus parent Think & Learn, Aakash reach settlement over rights issue before NCLT Bengaluru
The Bengaluru bench of the NCLT was informed that Think & Learn Private Limited and Aakash Educational Services Limited have settled their dispute over Aakashs rights issue. This was communicated by Senior Advocates representing both parties during a tribunal hearing.
The startup says its automated system can change four tires in under 15 minutes.
LinkedIn adds new tools to fight fake profiles and bogus work histories
LinkedIn is rolling out new verification tools that let members vouch for colleagues work experience and give companies more control over accounts that falsely claim to employ them.
Spotify is giving you the keys to its recommendation algorithm with US launch of
Spotify is rolling out Taste Profile to Premium users in the U.S., letting listeners see how the streamer understands their tastes and use natural language to reshape their recommendations.
Wipro Consumer Care Acquires Dermatouch
Business Wire India Wipro Consumer Care & Lighting announced the acquisition of Dermatouch, one of Indias fastest-growing, science-backed premium skincare brands, marking its entry into Indias fast-growing premium skincare market. This marks Wipro Consumer Cares 18th acquisition globally and its third strategic acquisition this year. This move reflects Wipro Consumer Cares continued focus on [] The post Wipro Consumer Care Acquires Dermatouch appeared first on Startup Success Stories India - News & Updates for Indian Entrepreneurs .
Indian Startup IPO Sprint, Zetwerk-Ayr Settle Dispute
Indian Startup IPOs In Full Swing Indian startup IPO spring is in full bloom. Snapdeal parent AceVector is all set
Mastercard Exits Pine Labs Via
Pine Labs early backer Mastercard has exited the company by selling its entire 4.31% stake through a bulk deal on
Sol Foundry Raises $4 Mn To Automate Email Commitments With AI
So far, AI in the inbox has so far meant assistance in drafting. Microsoft has pushed Copilot deeper into Outlook,
IPO-bound B2B seafood brand Captain Fresh crossed the 5,000 Cr revenue mark in FY26, while its adjusted EBITDA nearly tripled
Days after rival RentoMojos strong stock market debut, furniture and appliance rental startup Furlenco is reportedly gearing up for a
Nothing Bets On India, Moneyview
Nothings CMF Crosses Over To India Nothing is spinning off its sub-brand CMF into an independent, majority Indian-owned company. With
Indian SMEs contribute nearly 30% of the country's GDP and support millions of livelihoods.
Business Wire India Ratnaveer Precision Engineering Limited has touched an all-time high of Rs. 337.40, with the stock witnessing a notable technical breakout as the company approaches a series of key operational milestones. The market movement comes at a time when Ratnaveer's Copper Clad Laminate (CCL) project is progressing towards commercialisation, with the machinery having [] The post Ratnaveer Precision Engineering Advances CCL Project; Order Bookings Expected to Begin From October 31 appeared first on Startup Success Stories India - News & Updates for Indian Entrepreneurs .
Zenergize Moves Beyond 5 kW: New 15 kW Inverter Targets High
Unveiled at Infineon Technologies OktoberTech event in Bengaluru, the inverter delivers 98.5% efficiency, supports 20 kWp PV input, and features three MPPT trackers with IP65 protection. The post Zenergize Moves Beyond 5 kW: New 15 kW Inverter Targets HighCapacity Rooftop Solar appeared first on Startup Success Stories India - News & Updates for Indian Entrepreneurs .
B35 Bullet Train: India To Make Own 350 Kmph High-Speed Trains By 2030, Match Japan's E10
India is set to develop indigenous high-speed trains with a design speed of 350 kmph by 2030, according to the Railway Ministrys Cabinet proposal on the revised Mumbai-Ahmedabad High-Speed Rail project. The Centre has approved the revised project cost at over Rs 2 lakh crore, with nearly Rs 1 lakh crore of the escalation to come through budgetary support. Initially, the corridor will operate with B28 trains designed for 280 kmph, with a maximum operating speed of 249 kmph. BEML has received contracts for 47 B28 trains, with two prototypes expected for trials in the first quarter of 2027. India is also developing the Bharat Train Control System. The 508-km corridor is targeted for completion by December 2030.
India Overpower Bangladesh As Shafali
Shafalis historic century and Indias bowling brilliance seal a dominant win over Bangladesh in semifinal.
Indians turn to Dubai as iPhone 18 Pro costs less than India
Dubai: Following strong demand during the pre-order period, Apples iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max went on sale at the Apple Store in Dubai Mall on Friday, September 18, attracting Indian shoppers alongside United Arab Emirates (UAE) residents. Some Indian buyers travelled to Dubai after finding that the latest Pro models cost less Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Liqvd Digital India issue to open on Sep 23, price band fixed at 51-54
Digital marketing solutions provider Liqvd Digital India Ltd on Sunday said its Rs 39-crore initial public offering (IPO) will open for subscription on September 23. The company has fixed a price band of Rs 51-54 per equity share, according to a statement. The three-day issue will conclude on September 25, and shares are proposed to be listed on the BSE SME platform. The Rs 39-crore IPO comprises a fresh issue of Rs 34.14 crore and an offer-for-sale of 9.02 lakh equity shares, worth Rs 4.87 crore at the upper end, by promoter Arnab Mitra. Of the fresh issue proceeds, Rs 9 crore will be used to fund the acquisition of a 23.21 per cent stake in AdLift Marketing Pvt Ltd, while Rs 10.59 crore will be utilised for setting up a full-scale video content production hub. Another Rs 6.57 crore will go towards incremental working capital requirements, with the remaining funds earmarked for acquisitions and general corporate purposes. Liqvd Digital India reported consolidated revenue from ..
Air India Crash Probe: Pilots Body Seeks Detailed Review Of Boeing 787 Electrical Systems
India's exports to core Brics markets surge 34% in Apr-Aug, China leads
India's exports to China, South Africa, Brazil and Russia grew 34 per cent to USD 19.9 billion in April-August 2026-27, led by a 39 per cent jump in shipments to China, highlighting the growing importance of the BRICS bloc for India's export growth. As India deepens its engagement with the BRICS bloc, strongest momentum is coming from the BRICS members, especially Core BRICS founding partners-- China, South Africa, Brazil, and Russia, an official said. BRICS, originally comprising Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa, expanded in 2024 to include Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia, with Indonesia joining in 2025. Belarus, Bolivia, Kazakhstan, Cuba, Malaysia, Nigeria, Thailand, Uganda, Uzbekistan and Vietnam became BRICS partner countries last year. According to the commerce ministry data, exports to the four core BRICS economies grew by 34 per cent, rising from USD 14.9 billion in April-August 2025-26 to USD 19.9 billion in April-August ...
Gen Z considers India-Israel defence ties above US, France: Survey
A pan-Indian survey of Gen Z highlighted a perceptible recalibration in generational awareness among the youth who consider Israel to be among the top five nations in diplomatic ties and among the top three in defence cooperation, ahead of traditional allies such as the US and France, the India Israel Centre said. Recent cultural narratives, pop culture touchpoints and podcasts have begun bringing to light Israel's critical role in delivering emergency laser-guided munitions and surveillance support to Indian armed forces, rapidly changing perceptions of who India's time-tested allies are, according to a statement by the India Israel Centre. As per the survey, 52 per cent of respondents aged 18-29 believed India-Israel defence ties to be robust, placing Israel third alongside other countries, including Russia. France was slightly behind with 51 per cent and the US at 46 per cent. The survey also found that 41 per cent of respondents placed Israel among India's key diplomatic ...
Indian firms moving AI from pilots towards deployment: Salesforce
Salesforce sees India entering a phase of wider enterprise AI adoption, with companies moving beyond experimentation to production deployments and the country offering significant white space for digital and agentic AI growth, President and CEO, South Asia, Arundhati Bhattacharya, said. In an interview to PTI, she affirmed the shift by Indian firms, sharing that Salesforce will continue to invest in physical infrastructure, upskilling Indian talent and recruitment. So I would say that yes, they (Indian companies) are moving towards putting things in production, Bhattacharya said, responding to a question on whether Indian firms were moving towards large-scale deployment after experimenting with generative AI and AI agents. Elaborating on Salesforce's India plans, Bhattacharya said a new tower in Bengaluru is expected to come on stream next calendar year as one of its investments in the country. We have already invested in a tower in Bangalore, and that should be coming on stre
Asian Games 2026: Shafali Ton Powers Reigning Champions India into Final
India will now face Sri Lanka in the gold-medal match on Tuesday, in a repeat of the last edition's final
Asian Games badminton: India start campaign with 3-0 win against Kazakhstan in women's team event
India began its Asian Games 2026 womens badminton campaign with a 3-0 win over Kazakhstan to reach the quarterfinals, where it will face Japan on September 22. PV Sindhu, Unnati Hooda and Tanvi Sharma secured wins for India.
Indias Exports Surge Amid Free Trade Agreements in Q1 FY 2026-27
Indias exports have surged significantly in the first quarter of FY 2026-27, driven by free trade agreements with key partners. Indias Exports Surge Amid Free Trade Agreements in Q1 FY 2026-27
Shafali's Ton, Bowlers' Blitz Send India Into Asiad Women's Cricket Final
Shafali Verma slammed her maiden T20I century to power India into the final of women's cricket event at the Asian Games.
Defence Minister of State Sanjay Seth said India has significantly increased defence production and exports over the past decade and is now supplying equipment to several countries. Speaking at the Suryakiran air show in Meerut, he linked the growth to the governments Swadeshi and Aatmanirbhar Bharat push and urged youngsters to consider careers in the armed forces.
Indias young engineers must cross academic boundaries: Mizoram Governor
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 20 (IANS) Calling on the next generation of engineers to embrace interdisciplinary thinking, Mizoram Governor General (Dr) Vijay Kumar Singh has said Indias future technological leadership would depend on engineers who can work across traditional academic and professional boundaries. Addressing the 18th IEI Industry Excellence Summit & Awards 2026 here, organised by the Institution of Engineers (India) (IEI), the Governor highlighted the crucial role engineering has played in India's development and urged young professionals to build on that legacy. The summit was held under the theme, Engineering Indias Global Footprint: Technology, Talent and Trust. General Singh said Indias engineering accomplishments span a wide range of sectors, including dams, steel plants, highways, metro networks, renewable energy systems, telecommunications, the space programme, indigenous defence manufacturing and digital public infrastructure. He stressed that while India has already achieved significant milestones, the responsibility of shaping the countrys next phase of growth rests with todays engineering talent. According to the Governor, the boundaries separating engineering disciplines are rapidly disappearing. He noted that civil engineers increasingly need expertise in technologies such as geographic information systems (GIS), sensors, artificial intelligence and climate modelling, while mechanical engineers are being drawn into robotics and advanced manufacturing. Similarly, electrical engineers are working on energy storage and smart-grid technologies, and software engineers are increasingly involved with hardware systems, cybersecurity and physical infrastructure. He said engineering graduates must move beyond narrowly defined specialisations and develop the ability to collaborate across disciplines, experiment with new ideas and create practical solutions to real-world challenges. He also advocated stronger emphasis on design thinking, field exposure, interdisciplinary projects and prototyping within engineering education. Highlighting Indias capacity to build infrastructure at scale, General Singh said equal attention must now be given to maintaining and sustaining existing assets. He pointed to the Unified Payments Interface (UPI) as a major engineering success story, saying that while it is commonly viewed as a fintech innovation, it is underpinned by sophisticated engineering involving interoperability, distributed systems, cybersecurity, real-time processing and large-scale digital infrastructure. The Governor also cited Indias space programme as an example of engineering excellence achieved despite resource and technology constraints.
