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OpenAI adds a prominent AI doomer to its board of directors

Paul Christiano, an influential AI researcher focused on alignment, is joining the OpenAI Foundation as a member of its board.

TechCrunch 10 Sep 2026 3:55 am

Massachusetts hits data centers with new clean power rules

Massachusetts has become the third state in as many months to slap new restrictions on data center development.

TechCrunch 10 Sep 2026 3:13 am

Apple Unveils First Foldable iPhone Duo, Priced

Smartphone maker Apple yesterday unveiled its first foldable smartphone, called iPhone Duo, at its flagship Surprise and Shine event in

inc42 10 Sep 2026 2:04 am

Everything Apple announced at its fall iPhone event, from the foldable iPhone Duo to an always-listening Apple Watch

The main event was the tech giant's highly anticipated first foldable phone, the iPhone Duo.

TechCrunch 10 Sep 2026 1:33 am

There are new shiny iPhones, so Apple is making you pay more for older models

Apple is raising the price of its existing iPhone models by $100, including iPhone 16, iPhone 17, and iPhone Air.

TechCrunch 10 Sep 2026 1:26 am

The hinge for Apple

Apple says it used AI and 3D printing in the manufacturing process for its long-awaited foldable phone.

TechCrunch 10 Sep 2026 12:51 am

Apple unveils Watch Series 12 and Watch Ultra 4 with an AI upgrade that can recap your day

Most notably, Apple is taking aim at the growing wave of AI wearables with new Audio Intelligence features that let you rewind moments and remember details from daily conversations.

TechCrunch 9 Sep 2026 11:38 pm

Apple has a new way prove your iPhone photos aren

Apple introduced Apple Reference Image to help users determine whether photos have been edited, including alterations made by AI.

TechCrunch 9 Sep 2026 11:38 pm

Apple shows off AirPods 5 with improved active noise cancellation

The AirPods 5 support better noise cancellation, Siri AI, and offer volume controls on the stem.

TechCrunch 9 Sep 2026 11:36 pm

Apple unveils its first foldable, the iPhone Duo

Apple today introduced its first foldable device, named the iPhone Duo, at its Surprise and Shine iPhone event held in Cupertino. The phone is the first marquee device launched under the companys new CEO, John Ternus. Unlike early iterations of foldables, which looked like vertical slabs, Apple adopted a wider form factor that could aid []

TechCrunch 9 Sep 2026 11:28 pm

Apple CEO John Ternus says the best AI device is still the iPhone

The company also argued that its on-device models offer consumers more privacy.

TechCrunch 9 Sep 2026 11:06 pm

Apple launches iPhone 18 Pro with upgraded camera

Apple's new iPhone 18 Pro lineup upgrades the camera and comes in burgundy.

TechCrunch 9 Sep 2026 10:56 pm

DOJ wants more answers on Fox

Foxs $22 billion plan to buy Roku has hit a new hurdle. The Justice Department sent Fox and Roku whats known as a second request on Tuesday, asking the companies to turn over more data and documents as it takes a closer look at the deal. Thats a fairly standard step in a major antitrust []

TechCrunch 9 Sep 2026 10:14 pm

Superintelligence is coming. Should we let it?

AI companies have been talking about superintelligent AI likeitsinevitable, but recentsafety incidentslikeOpenAIsHugging Face breacharedemonstratingthe potential dangers of deploying AI systems that are more capable thanhumans.Sowhat happens when wecantreliably control what these systems do? On this episode of TechCrunchsEquitypodcast, Rebecca Bellan is joined byConnor Leahy, an AI researcher, entrepreneur, and now the U.S. Executive Director of []

TechCrunch 9 Sep 2026 9:35 pm

Viral AI assistant Instinct now has its own email address

Instincts new email feature lets the AI agent create and manage accounts, contact businesses, handle support requests, and do more on users' behalf.

TechCrunch 9 Sep 2026 8:43 pm

Uber rival inDrive scales beyond ride-hailing to capture more consumer spending

inDrive's ad business, first piloted in July 2025, has served more than 2 billion impressions and attracted over 2,000 paying advertisers a month.

TechCrunch 9 Sep 2026 8:40 pm

LOHUM Begins Lithium Mining Operations In Zimbabwe

Noida-based sustainable critical mineral producer LOHUM claims to have become first Indian company to start lithium operations globally, announcing the

inc42 9 Sep 2026 8:36 pm

Shipt becomes the latest delivery app with an AI shopping assistant

Users can ask the assistant to do things like Create a cart for my Saturday tailgate for 25 people and include some brunch items,orBuild a cart for easy school lunches and after-school snacks, Shipt says.

TechCrunch 9 Sep 2026 8:21 pm

Uber invests $10M in Indian fleet operator Carrum at $168M valuation

Carrum Mobility operates about 5,100 vehicles in India and is Uber's largest fleet partner for its premium Uber Black service in the country.

TechCrunch 9 Sep 2026 8:08 pm

GFF 2026: NPCI Launches Instant Card-Issuing ATMs, Deepens AI Push

At the Global Fintech Fest (GFF) 2026 in Mumbai, UPI operator NPCI announced a series of digital infrastructure initiatives to

inc42 9 Sep 2026 7:48 pm

AI-led personalisation to open opportunities for new startups: Razorpay CEO

Razorpay CEO Harshil Mathur said AI could lower personalisation costs and help startups target niches such as Gen Z payments, HNI wealth management and multilingual platforms.

Business Standard 9 Sep 2026 7:30 pm

Besxar is building an orbital semiconductor factory, one SpaceX rocket at a time

If you want to manufacture in spaceand bring the products back againtheres a limited set of options: Wait to go to the International Space Station, or partner with a handful of start-ups launching spacecraft that spend time in orbit before they return to Earth. But the vehicle that goes to space and comes back to []

TechCrunch 9 Sep 2026 6:00 pm

UIDAI Launches SDK, Sandbox To Ease Aadhaar Face Authentication

The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) today launched Face Auth SDK & Sandbox, a set of software tools and

inc42 9 Sep 2026 3:29 pm

PhonePe, Visa Partner For Cardless Payments In India, 14 Overseas Markets

Walmart-backed fintech major PhonePe has partnered with global card network Visa to launch three cardless payment solutions for consumers and

inc42 9 Sep 2026 2:28 pm

Hangover by Saachi Unveils Its New Collection, Reimagining Occasion Wear for a New Generation

Business Wire India Hangover by Saachi, the contemporary occasion-wear label founded by young entrepreneur Saachi Pasari, announces the launch of its latest collection an edit that captures the brand at its most confident yet. Bringing together sculptural silhouettes, intricate Indian hand-embroidery and a rich, understated colour palette, the new collection is designed to make [] The post Hangover by Saachi Unveils Its New Collection, Reimagining Occasion Wear for a New Generation appeared first on Startup Success Stories India - News & Updates for Indian Entrepreneurs .

Startup Success Stories 9 Sep 2026 2:12 pm

FIU Issues Notices To 15 Crypto Platforms, Initiates Takedown

The Financial Intelligence Unit-India (FIU-IND) has issued notices to 15 offshore virtual digital asset (VDA) service providers for non-compliance with

inc42 9 Sep 2026 1:57 pm

Google DeepMind alumni are building tools to accelerate fusion power for the grid

Fusionality is developing control systems and simulation environments to help fusion power startups move faster.

TechCrunch 9 Sep 2026 11:30 am

CloudNC raises $20M to automate manufacturing

UK-based manufacturing software startup CloudNC announced Wednesday a $20 million B extension round, bringing its lifetime total raised amount to $128 million.

TechCrunch 9 Sep 2026 9:31 am

Advanced Robotic Surgery Offers New Lease on Life to Patient Battling Crohn

Imagine spending 15 years managing a disease that never really lets you rest pain, infections, and uncertainty becoming the background noise of everyday life. That was the reality for Rajesh (name changed), a man in his late 30s, living with Crohn's disease since his early twenties. Then came the final blow: his bowel had [] The post Advanced Robotic Surgery Offers New Lease on Life to Patient Battling Crohn's Disease for 15 Years appeared first on Startup Success Stories India - News & Updates for Indian Entrepreneurs .

Startup Success Stories 9 Sep 2026 9:30 am

Cognition hits $48B valuation, signaling investors believe AI coding is far from a winner-take-all market

Cognition's valuation multiple is higher than Cursor's was before selling to SpaceX.

TechCrunch 9 Sep 2026 2:34 am

The Exploration Company nabs $450 million to challenge SpaceX

The Exploration Company (TEC) has raised $450 million to build reusable spacecraft, in what it describes as the largest-ever Series C by a European space company.

TechCrunch 9 Sep 2026 2:17 am

Meta debuts its Muse AI agent. Will consumers trust it?

Meta's new personal AI agent Muse wants access to users' email, calendars, payments, health services, and more making the company's biggest consumer AI bet yet a major test of whether people still trust Meta with their data.

TechCrunch 9 Sep 2026 12:30 am

OpenAI fought dirty on career-making math problem, says NYU mathematician

There is a $1 million bounty for the first person providing a solution to the Navier-Stokes existence and smoothness problem.

TechCrunch 8 Sep 2026 11:02 pm

Google Cloud races to catch up in the AI deployment wars with Accenture deal

Google Cloud expands its enterprise AI push with Accenture, betting on forward-deployed engineers to drive adoption and overcome deployment bottlenecks.

TechCrunch 8 Sep 2026 9:50 pm

PM Modi Urges Fintechs To Step Up Cybersecurity, Consumer Protection

Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi has urged Indian fintech startups to further strengthen cybersecurity and consumer protection as the sector

inc42 8 Sep 2026 9:29 pm

Chrome is now shipping updates every 2 weeks as AI changes the security landscape

Google is speeding up Chromes release schedule to ship security patches and new features faster.

TechCrunch 8 Sep 2026 8:34 pm

A hacker stole $340M in a crypto heist, then returned most of it

The latest heist is one of the largest thefts of cryptocurrency to date.

TechCrunch 8 Sep 2026 7:41 pm

Poseidon Aerospace lands $60M ahead of first pilotless test flight

The startup is trying to rethink the economics of cargo aircraft by removing pilots from the equation entirely.

TechCrunch 8 Sep 2026 6:30 pm

Whatfix Cofounder Vara Kumar Namburu Takes Over As CEO

SaaS soonicorn Whatfix has appointed its cofounder Vara Kumar Namburu as chief executive, shortly after the unfortunate passing of cofounder

inc42 8 Sep 2026 3:13 pm

Shinon Healthcare Receives Honors at Sanjeevani 2026 for Medical Value Travel Leadership, Advancing the

Business Wire India Recognised as MVT Facilitator of the Year and Most Transformative Medical Value Travel Company of the Year at Bharat Healths Sanjeevani 2026 With operations across 18+ countries and patients assisted from 50+ nationalities, Shinon is strengthening Indias role in global healthcare delivery Shinon Healthcare, Indias trusted medical-assistance and healthcare consultancy, has been [] The post Shinon Healthcare Receives Honors at Sanjeevani 2026 for Medical Value Travel Leadership, Advancing the Heal in India Vision appeared first on Startup Success Stories India - News & Updates for Indian Entrepreneurs .

Startup Success Stories 8 Sep 2026 3:02 pm

Circolife Raises $4.5 Mn To Scale Subscription-Based Air Conditioning

Climatetech startup Circolife has netted $4.5 Mn (around 40.45 Cr) in a pre-Series A round led by Polycab Indias joint

inc42 8 Sep 2026 2:46 pm

International School of French Baking

Business Wire India Founded by Yash and Anishkaa Malpani, ISFBPis created to bring the breadth, technical depth and professional discipline of international French baking education to aspiring bakers in India. For Yash and Anishkaa Malpani, the idea for the International School of French Baking & Ptisserie did not begin in a classroom. It began [] The post International School of French Baking & Ptisserie Opens in Pune, Bringing International-Standard Baking Education to India appeared first on Startup Success Stories India - News & Updates for Indian Entrepreneurs .

Startup Success Stories 8 Sep 2026 2:44 pm

From MSMEs to traditional industries, Rajasthans enterprises seek stronger ecosystem to scale

Stakeholders say the state must strengthen the institutional ecosystem that supports industry.

The Economic Times 8 Sep 2026 10:09 am

Shiprocket reports consolidated net loss of Rs 13.71 crore in the June 2026 quarter

Sales rise 33.81% to Rs 592.09 crore

Business Standard 8 Sep 2026 9:04 am

Stock Alert: Swiggy, Shiprocket, Neuland Lab, PNB Housing Finance

Shares of Inox Wind, Kaynes Technology, LIC Housing Finance and SAIL barred from fresh F&O positions on 7 September 2026.

Business Standard 8 Sep 2026 9:04 am

Eric Wu

Eric Wu, who built and ran Opendoor before stepping away in 2022, has had his new company, NavigateAI, out of stealth since May building AI copilots that give construction workers real-time, hands-free guidance through smartphones and Meta's AI glasses, backed by $25 million from Elad Gil, Khosla Ventures, and Lennar to tackle a labor shortage severe enough that data center projects alone now need 4,000 to 5,000 workers apiece.

TechCrunch 8 Sep 2026 7:46 am

Opaque recurrence, and other AI terms that you should probably know

The rise of AI has brought an avalanche of new terms and slang. Here is a glossary with definitions of some of the most important words and phrases you might encounter.

TechCrunch 8 Sep 2026 12:54 am

A secret new Elizabeth Holmes documentary stuns Telluride

Nathan Fielder and Lance Oppenheim's secret Elizabeth Holmes documentary, You Can See Everything, stunned Telluride audiences Sunday night with its generous access to the Theranos founder.

TechCrunch 7 Sep 2026 11:32 pm

Dronetech Startup AITMC

Dronetech startup AVPL International parent AITMC Ventures reported a net profit of 14.2 Cr in the fiscal year FY26, a

inc42 7 Sep 2026 8:36 pm

Indias GDP can hit double-digit growth if MSMEs grow by 10%: Rajiv Talreja, Founder, Quantum Leap

The collaboration seeks to redefine how Indian MSME leaders leverage business PCs, empowering them to overcome technological bottlenecks to focus entirely on sustainable enterprise growth.

The Economic Times 7 Sep 2026 6:57 pm

Navana.ai Raises

Voice AI startup Navana.ai has raised 40 Cr ($4.2 Mn) in a Series A funding round led by existing investor

inc42 7 Sep 2026 1:53 pm

Keen to increase our bilateral trade: Poland FM confident of achieving $10 billion trade target with India

Poland and India are poised to achieve a $10 billion bilateral trade target soon, according to Polish Foreign Minister Radosaw Sikorski. He expressed confidence in leveraging decades of friendship to boost economic ties, focusing on defense, new technologies, and the space sector.

The Economic Times 7 Sep 2026 10:32 am

Scent & Style: Why fashion and fragrance are finding common ground

For apparel brands, fragrances are fast emerging as a natural extension of the brand persona and a promise of a sensory experience for the consumer.

The Economic Times 7 Sep 2026 10:01 am

Authors push back as publishers and agents make claims on Anthropic settlement

Authors say publishers seem to be claiming more than their fair share of settlement payments.

TechCrunch 7 Sep 2026 2:17 am

TechCrunch Mobility: Tesla Cybercab hits the road

Welcome back to TechCrunch Mobility, your hub for the future of transportation and now, more than ever, the role AI is playing in it.

TechCrunch 6 Sep 2026 9:38 pm

Charting the global economy: US Job Growth exceeds projections

US labour market gains momentum, and Asian economies are holding up despite the conflict in the oil-rich Middle East.

The Economic Times 6 Sep 2026 10:33 am

D2C Luggage Brand Mokobara Bags

Travel and lifestyle brand Mokobara has raised 170 Cr (about $18 Mn) in a Series C funding round led by

inc42 5 Sep 2026 9:05 pm

FY26 Financial Tracker: Tracking The Financial Performance Of Indian Startups

The Indian startup ecosystem continued to mature in FY26, with 22 new-age tech companies making their public market debut as

inc42 5 Sep 2026 9:00 pm

Ola Electric Board Approves Fresh

Listed EV maker Ola Electrics board has approved a fresh fundraise of up to 1,500 Cr, three months after the

inc42 5 Sep 2026 8:22 pm

ESDS Listing Pushes New-Age Tech Stocks

The first week of September was marked by stake sales by institutional investors, fresh ESOP allotments, and continued momentum in

inc42 5 Sep 2026 3:03 pm

From Ultrahuman To Comet

Indias startup funding market opened September on a softer note, extending its decline for a second straight week. Between August

inc42 5 Sep 2026 9:00 am

Medulance Raises

Healthtech startup Medulance has raised 24 Cr ($2.5 Mn) in its Series A funding round from Auxano Capital, existing backers

inc42 4 Sep 2026 1:46 pm

RentoMojo Files RHP, Uber India Axes 200 Jobs

RentoMojo Gears Up For IPO RentoMojo is just weeks away from its D-Street debut. The furniture and appliance rental startup

inc42 4 Sep 2026 8:00 am

Furlenco

After turning profitable in the fiscal year FY25, furniture rental startup Furlenco saw its net profit for the fiscal year

inc42 3 Sep 2026 9:10 pm

PayPal cuts roughly 220 jobs in India as part of turnaround plan

PayPal is targeting $400 million in cost savings by year-end and at least $1.5 billion over the next two to three years

The Hindu Businessline 3 Sep 2026 8:33 pm

PayPal India Layoffs: Payments Giant Restructures Workforce Amid Global Job Cuts

PayPals latest India restructuring is raising fresh questions about job security, AI-driven efficiency and the future of tech employment.

The LogicaI Indian 3 Sep 2026 3:31 pm

Commerce Minister to inaugurate Pharma MachTech & LabNext Expo 2026 at Bharat Mandapam

Set to kick off on September 7, 2026, in Delhi, the Pharma MachTech & LabNext Expo 2026 aims to position India as a center of excellence for pharma machinery and lab equipment. During this significant event, industry pioneers and entrepreneurs will seek growth opportunities while attending various conferences discussing essential topics such as reshoring and the role of MSMEs.

The Economic Times 3 Sep 2026 3:27 pm

Everstone Capital-Backed Wingify Ropes In Ex-Dayforce Mehernaz Dalal As CFO

SaaS major Wingify has appointed former Dayforce APAC CFO Mehernaz Dalal its new CFO, effective immediately. Dalal most recently has

inc42 3 Sep 2026 3:13 pm

Simple Energy Catches The Mass-Market Wave

After years of chasing premium and performance-focused buyers, EV startups are now setting their sights on the mass market. While

inc42 3 Sep 2026 2:47 pm

PayPal layoffs: 600 jobs cut in India without prior notice, report says

PayPal layoffs jobs cut in India without prior notice report says

India Today 3 Sep 2026 9:38 am

Flipkart enters micro-drama market, partners TTT, Pratilipi

Flipkart has partnered with Terribly Tiny Tales (TTT) and Nexus Venture Partners-backed Pratilipi, among others, to produce micro-dramas exclusively for the platform

The Hindu Businessline 2 Sep 2026 8:16 pm

Alpha Wave Sells Pine Labs Stake Worth

On a selling spree, Alpha Wave has now offloaded more than 3.5 Cr shares of fintech Pine Labs via a

inc42 2 Sep 2026 8:07 pm

iPhone 17 Pro available under Rs 87,000 on Flipkart, details inside

iPhone Pro available under Rs on Flipkart details inside

India Today 2 Sep 2026 6:30 pm

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,

inc42 2 Sep 2026 3:06 pm

Panasonic Life Solutions India Announces Second Cycle of Co.lab Studio by IGNITION to Accelerate Co-Creation with Startups

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 .

Startup Success Stories 2 Sep 2026 2:23 pm

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,

inc42 1 Sep 2026 8:12 pm

Niyo To Acquire Capital India

Fintech soonicorn Niyo has signed a definitive agreement to acquire the forex and cross-border payments business of listed financial services

inc42 1 Sep 2026 2:03 pm

Alteon Raises $2.5 Mn To Develop Long-Endurance Autonomous Aircraft

Bengaluru-based startup Alteon has raised $2.5 Mn (about 24 Cr) in a pre-seed round led by Lachy Groom, with participation

inc42 1 Sep 2026 1:49 pm

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.

The Economic Times 1 Sep 2026 9:16 am

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.

The Economic Times 1 Sep 2026 9:08 am

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

inc42 1 Sep 2026 8:00 am

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

inc42 31 Aug 2026 8:18 pm

Zomato Lays Off 240 Employees, Shuts Hyderabad Customer Support Operations

Eternals food delivery business Zomato has fired around 240 employees as it shuts down its customer support operations in Hyderabad,

inc42 31 Aug 2026 3:08 pm

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

inc42 31 Aug 2026 2:08 pm

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

India Today 31 Aug 2026 1:55 pm

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

inc42 31 Aug 2026 1:53 pm

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

inc42 29 Aug 2026 2:03 pm

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

inc42 29 Aug 2026 9:00 am

[Update] Sandhya Devanathan Leaves Meta For New Role At OpenAI

Update | August 29, 01:54 AM IST Hours after Sandhya Devanathan said that she had stepped down as the India

inc42 29 Aug 2026 1:54 am