27 C 
Unforgetful is a new reminders app for people who can
Unforgetful, the latest app from longtime indie developer Marco Arment, is designed to make reminders harder to ignore or accidentally dismiss.
Google will now allow users to remove visible watermark from its AI generations
Turning off this setting won't affect invisible benchmarks used to identify an AI generated file
Does Mark Zuckerberg really believe AI is
Meta released Glimmer this week, an open-weight AImodelanyone can download and run on their own hardware a contrast toMuseSpark, the companys more powerful model that stays locked behind its own APIs. The release landed alongsidea letter from Mark Zuckerbergarguing AI should be for everyone rather than controlled by a handful of labs, but as Equitys []
Apple proposes to take a 15% cut of purchases made outside the App Store
Apple is asking a federal judge to allow it to charge commissions of up to 15% on purchases made through external links in iOS apps.
Kog is going deeper to squeeze more inference out of GPUs
The idea that GPUs are poorly suited for agentic workflows may be a misconception, according to French startup Kog.
[Update] Shiprocket IPO Closes With 99.38X Oversubscription
Update | August 14, 19:45 IST Shiprockets public issue closed with an oversubscription of 99.38X, with investors bidding for 938.53
US courts will start publishing how often the government uses spyware
The Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts told TechCrunch that it will start disclosing how many times judges authorized the use of spyware to wiretap suspected criminals.
India-UAE Business Expansion Forum: The next growth frontier for Indian SMEs
As Indian businesses look beyond exports towards building a lasting international presence, the India-UAE Business Expansion Forum will explore what it takes to scale globally through the right markets, structures and partnerships.
From trading potatoes to supplying Burger King & KFC: HyFun Foods story | ET Business Growth Summit
The Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Development (Amendment) Bill was passed by Parliament last week, nearly two decades after the MSMED Act was enacted.
How Britain's mapmakers track climate change
Ordnance Survey maps, once for defense, now track climate change impacts. Detailed mapping helps identify flood and wildfire risks across Britain. Drone footage updates maps, aiding emergency services in critical situations. This data allows authorities to plan responses and evacuations effectively. The agency's work highlights the growing importance of accurate geographic information.
Asia Rice: India rates hit near one-year high on tight supply
Indian rice export prices have reached their highest level in nearly a year. Vietnam's rice prices also increased for a third consecutive week. Bangladesh plans to import one hundred thousand tons of parboiled rice from Vietnam. Malaysia and the Philippines have increased their rice imports due to El Nino concerns.
Investors sue Selena Gomez alleging fraud tied to her mental health startup
The plaintiffs say they invested nearly $1.2 million in the company, and are accusing Gomez of failing to build and market the startup.
Flock says its new tool will help identify police abuse, but hasn
The surveillance company announced it's making a tool called Audit Assistance mandatory for all customers, claiming it's already helped catch abuse. But the company has yet to explain how the tool works in detail, raising questions about its effectiveness.
Writer introduces new AI model and upgraded harness to contain token costs
Built as a post-training variation on Z.ai's open source model GLM-5.2, Writer says the new system should provide deployment-ready capabilities at a much lower price.
Rapido Bags Karnataka Cab Aggregator Licence Till 2031
Mobility unicorn Rapido has secured the cab aggregator licence from the Karnataka State Transport Authority. Granted under the Karnataka On-Demand
Databricks wanted to raise $1B, investors wanted $15B. It settled on $5B at a $190B valuation.
AI is expensive, Ali Ghodsi tells TechCrunch. With so many investors wanting into his latest round, he said yes to more than planned.
IBM partners with OpenAI to bolster enterprise AI push
IBM plans to train and certify tens of thousands of consultants on OpenAI's technologies as part of this deal.
Anthropic set AI agents loose on the same task. They started a turf war.
Anthropic researchers found AI agents can clash, collude and coordinate in unexpected ways, raising new questions about whether todays safety tests capture the risks of multi-agent systems.
OpenAI hires new CRO as executive shake-up continues
Dali Rajic will take over as OpenAI's top salesperson.
Ford on track to complete $2B factory overhaul for Fathom EV truck
Ford expects to begin prototype builds of the Fathom EV in the first quarter of 2027.
X open sources its ranking algorithm, letting users see if they
X is expanding the open source code behind its 'For You' feed and launching new transparency tools that show users when its ranking systems have affected their accounts or posts.
Microsoft kills off unsuccessful AI features while merging its separate Copilot apps
Microsoft is simplifying Copilot by combining its consumer and business apps, and dropping AI-generated podcasts, Group Chats, Deep Research, and its Mico character.
Who really needs a cocktail robot?
Bartesian's cocktail makers would be best described like a Keurig or Nespresso machine, but for alcoholic drinks.
Apple in talks to pay publishers to provide Siri with current news: report
The tech giant has considered a nine-figure budget for the payments, according to the WSJ.
[Update] Shiprocket IPO Oversubscribed 3.16X On Day 2
Update | August 13, 2026 Shiprockets public issue was subscribed 3.16X on the second day of bidding, receiving bids for
In a first, US will allow some private firms to carry out cyberattacks
The new order sweeps away decades of existing U.S. cybersecurity policy prohibiting private companies from conducting 'hack back' attacks or offensive cyber operations.
Can social media start over? Bluesky
Bluesky CEO Toni Schneider is joined byCOO Rose Wang fora Disrupt Stage session on whether social media can start over and where Bluesky fits into that potential reboot.
Business & Industry Build the Nation Gopal Krishna Agarwal | ET Business Growth
Industries Rise on Farmers' Land, Jobs for Their Children a Must | MLA Tejpal Singh Nagar
Exclusive: Former Dyson India Boss Ankit Jain Bags Funding From BEENEXT For New Venture
Former Dyson India MD Ankit Jain is working on a startup focused on building premium consumer appliances, sources told Inc42.
India's textile exports to the UK and EU are on the verge of expansion in the next fifteen months, driven by new FTAs that level the playing field with other nations. As the Indian denim sector prioritises sustainability with an emphasis on water conservation, boosting garment production capabilities and workforce skills will be key to reap the benefits.
D2C Brand Scrubsy Nets $3 Mn To Expand Home Cleaning Offerings
D2C home-cleaning startup Scrubsy has raised 27 Cr ($3 Mn) in a seed round led by V3 Ventures. Founded in
From courts to communities: How Playo is turning recreational sports into a scalable business
Playo has emerged as one of India's leading sports-tech platforms by transforming recreational sports from a simple venue-booking service into a thriving community ecosystem.
Bluehill.vc marks final close of maiden deeptech fund at 400 crore; eyes 15-16 bets
The Chennai-based VC firm exercised its full 50-crore greenshoe option and plans to write $1-2 million cheques for early-stage startups as investor interest in deeptech surges.
Ship pays $4 million to skip line to cross Panama Canal
While typical transits through the waterway are paid by a flat rate via reservations, the Panama Canal Authority also offers customers an auction process in order to bypass the regular queue.
Building Resilient Businesses: Why Insurance Matters for Indias SMEs
AstroTalk turns unicorn via ESOP buyback
Spiritual-tech startup AstroTalk has reached a valuation of $1 billion through an ESOP buyback involving over 100 employees.
Form Energy raises $750M to build more 100-hour batteries for the grid
Form Energy has landed Google and Crusoe as customers. Now, it has raised $750 million to expand manufacturing to deliver its massive, 100-hour batteries.
Lovable confirms new $13.3B valuation, raises another $400M
This new funding comes after Lovable hit $500 million in annualized run rate revenue in June, the startup told TechCrunch.
Facebook officially rolls out its standalone Creator Studio app with AI tools for creators
Thenew app launches with Facebook'sAI creator assistantbuilt into it, providing creators with personalized recommendations based on their content style, performance, audience engagement, and goals.
How a $250 million acquisition collapsed into allegations of fraud and forged signatures
Investors are still waiting for their share of the $250 million windfall, and VideoVerse co-founder Vinayak Shrivastav is now at the center of multiple legal cases.
After Microsoft threatened legal action, a security researcher publishes a new Windows zero-day bug
This is the latest zero-day released by security researcher Nightmare Eclipse, despite Microsoft publicly threatening to take legal action against them.
The Road to Battlefield competition is now in its second year, and its purpose is to give founders across Central Eurasia a direct route to Startup Battlefield
Cursor To Open First India Office By 2026 End: Report
Adding to its India push, US-based AI coding major Cursor is reportedly set to open its first office in India
Office space provider DevX (Dev Accelerator) reported a consolidated net profit of 1.50 Cr in Q1 FY27, more than 10X
Google unveils the Pixel Watch 5 with a smarter Gemini and advanced health monitoring
The new smartwatch, which starts at $399, can track blood pressure patterns and insulin resistance, as well as deliver personalized help and better sleep tracking.
Google takes on AirTag with the new $29 Pixel Tag
Googles new Pixel Tag taps into its Find Hub network to help users track lost keys, bags, and other items.
Future-Ready MSMEs: Unlocking Gujarats Next Wave of Business Growth
Indian startups increasingly eye Abu Dhabi for global expansion: Hub71's Basma AlDhaheri
Indian startups are increasingly looking beyond the domestic market as they seek international growth, with Abu Dhabi emerging as an attractive base for expansion across the Middle East, Asia and Africa. Hub71 received more than 3,700 applications from outside the UAE in the first half of 2026, highlighting growing interest from founders looking to access capital, partners and new markets.
AI code-testing startup Blacksmith
Blacksmith says revenue has grown more than tenfold over the past year.
NABARD highlights Delhis handloom weavers through two-day exhibition
Nabin Kumar Roy, Chief General Manager, NABARD, New Delhi Regional Office, highlighted the role of ecosystem enablers such as NABARD, the Government of India, NHDC, and other institutions in the sustainable development of the handloom and handicrafts sectors.
Reservoir raises $8M to make water heaters that people
Reservoir has built an ultra-efficient water heater that can predict hot water demand, store energy, and detect plumbing leaks throughout a home.
Indias ethanol supplies top 800 crore litres as grain-based share rises to 76%: AIDA
A total of 93 crore litres of ethanol was supplied during July, taking cumulative supplies beyond the 800-crore-litre milestone.
Phoebe Gates and Sophia Kianni reportedly knew Phia was
Phia, the shopping startup co-founded by Phoebe Gates and Sophia Kianni, is once again under fire for its alleged business practices.
Accel closes oversubscribed $550M India fund within weeks, 19 months after its last
The U.S. VC firm still has more than 55% of its previous $650 million India fund available for deployment.
Uber surprised robotics company Serve by selling its entire stake
The divesture comes comes as the two once-tight companies have started to diverge on the business side.
FBI says cybercriminals are hacking into victims
In a new alert, the FBI said cybercriminals are targeting adults and minors in an attempt to steal their personal and intimate pictures in extortion campaigns.
OpenAI launches ChatGPT desktop app for Linux
OpenAI is finally bringing a dedicated ChatGPT desktop app to Linux operating systems.
An unreleased Anthropic model made progress on one of math
For more than 150 years, the Riemann hypothesis has stood as one of the major unsolved problems in mathematics. Anthropic hasn't solved it but the company's models made more progress than you might expect.
Joby Aviation builds out defense business with $500M acquisition
Joby Aviation reached an agreement to acquire Resonant Sciences, which will kick off its new defense business.
Delta investigating after someone set up fake Wi-Fi network mid-flight
The Delta flight crew switched off the aircraft's legitimate Wi-Fi network for around 30 minutes due to the incident, according to a spokesperson.
FlightAware sues Kalshi over flight cancellation prediction markets
FlightAware says that Kalshi used its name and data to offer bets on flight cancellations without the flight tracker's permission.
Ahead of the commencement of the bidding for its public issue tomorrow (August 12), IPO-bound logistics major Shiprocket has raised
Kyoto Fusioneering starts work on key fusion power plant device
Fusion power startups are turning to Kyoto Fusioneering to supply components for future power plants. The Japan-based startup just received a grant to build a part of the fuel system.
PM E-DRIVE E2W Subsidy Extended Till March 2028 With
In a bid to boost EV adoption in the country, the Central has increased the total outlay of the PM
Bumble ditches its rule that kept men from making the first move
Bumble is ditching the rule that it has enforced since launching in 2024. Men can finally message first.
North Korean remote IT staffer worked for US government agency, says FBI
The investigation shows that North Koreans are able to infiltrate government agencies, as well as private organizations and crypto exchanges.
Spotify is introducing AI Persona labels for artist profiles that represent AI-generated identities and will exclude their music from editorial, algorithmic, and personalized recommendations by default.
AvenuesAI Q1 Profit Jumps 45% YoY To
Fintech company AvenuesAIs (formerly Infibeam Avenues) consolidated net profit for the June quarter of the ongoing fiscal year (Q1 FY27)
Maharashtra FDA Suspends Blinkit
The action followed an August 7 inspection that found serious hygiene and food-storage violations at Blinkits Malad facility, amid a wider Maharashtra FDA crackdown.
FDA suspends Blinkit's Mumbai facility license over cockroaches, expired food
The Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has taken action against a Blinkit Commerce's warehouse located in Malad, Mumbai and suspended the food license of the company with immediate effect. The FDA actions followed after...
B2C Giants Add AI Twist, LEAP India IPO Day 2
From Eternal To CARS24: AI Projects Go Big Some of Indias biggest startups are adding a dash of AI to
Blinkit facility in Malad loses food licence after FDA flags safety lapses
The Maharashtra FDA has suspended the food licence of Blink Commerce Pvt Ltd, which operates Blinkit, after inspectors found serious food-safety violations at its Malad West facility
Maharashtra FDA intensifies crackdown; Blinkit's Malad store licence suspended
The enforcement action, carried out between August 6 and 9, targeted establishments involved in the manufacture, storage, distribution and sale of food products. Dairy items, edible oil, packaged drinking water, bakery products, jaggery, paneer, gutkha, pan masala and cheese analogue were among the products covered
[Update] LEAP India IPO: Issue Subscribed 49% On Day 2
Update | August 10, 20:40 IST Logistics tech company LEAP Indias IPO was subscribed 49% at the end of second
ideaForge Slips Into The Red In Q1, Reports
Barely a quarter after reporting profits, dronetech major ideaForge once again slipped into the red in the June 2026 quarter
Info Edge Q1: PAT Jumps 43% YoY To
Naukri parent Info Edge net profit for the first quarter of FY27 (Q1 FY27) jumped 43% to 490.1 Cr from
GalaxEye Acquires StarOps To Expand Satellite Engineering Capabilities
Spacetech startup GalaxEye has acquired Bengaluru-based spacecraft engineering company StarOps to deepen its in-house satellite engineering capabilities. The integration also
MNRE mulls incentive scheme to boost polysilicon manufacturing
India is on a path to significantly increase its renewable energy capabilities, targeting 500 GW by 2030. With government incentives fostering polysilicon manufacturing, the nation looks to enhance its position as a top solar module producer while expanding its cell production.
Charting the global economy: US employment declines unexpectedly
The El Nio on track to become the most powerful of the past 76 years is strengthening rapidly, posing a major threat to fragile economies already roiled by conflict in the Middle East.
Flipkart Minutes Enters Premium Grocery Segment With Pykd
Walmart-owned Flipkarts quick commerce arm Flipkart Minutes is entering the premium grocery and specialty food products segment under its private
Odisha CM Majhi unveils food processing push at Delhi investor outreach
Majhi said the state views food processing not merely as an industrial activity but as an avenue for wider economic transformation.
Hero MotoCorp To Debut Maiden Electric Motorcycle Next Year
Auto giant Hero MotoCorp is all set to unveil its first batch of electric motorcycles next year. While the company
Meet The 14 D2C Brands From The Inaugural D2CX Runway Cohort
After growing into a $65 Bn market, Indias D2C ecosystem is entering its next phase of evolution. While new brands
SEBI Clears IPOs Of Rediff, PlaySimple
Markets regulator SEBI has given its go-ahead to the initial public offerings (IPOs) of AvenuesAIs (formerly Infibeam Avenues) subsidiary Rediff
New Tax Laws Amendment Bill Clears Path For Simpler Data Centre Incentive Regime
Indias push to become a global cloud and AI infrastructure hub received a boost after the Lok Sabha passed the
ixigo Crashes 13% Despite Strong Q1, JM Financial Cuts Target Price
Shares of traveltech company ixigo fell as much as 13.6% to an intraday low of 174.15 apiece on the BSE
Fixing Instant Services Unit Economics The battle for Indias instant home services is on. Players are clocking record orders, raising
Gains From Unexercised ESOP Buybacks Taxable As Capital Gains: ITAT
The Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT) has ruled that gains arising from the repurchase of vested, unexercised employee stock options
