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Japan to set special aid category for community-based startups
Japan's internal affairs ministry plans to set a special category under its existing support program for community-based startups, in order to back up projects using artificial intelligence. The ministry aims to promote what is known as AI…
This Trump-linked startup plans to put humanoid robots in the military
Foundation Future Industries, a start-up founded in 2024, aims to leverage humanoid robots for military and industrial work, rather than household tasks and the service sector. The start-up has already tested its humanoid robots in Ukraine and is…
American startup thinks small wafers could break the semiconductor industry
Small wafer fabs could dramatically reduce semiconductor manufacturing startup costs worldwide Compact chip factories may accelerate semiconductor workforce training across developing industries InchFab believes utilization matters more than wafer…
I worked with Steve Jobs at Apple, where every OS update killed startups. AI founders are about to face the same thing
Apple famously rendered scores of startups and third-party tools obsolete with nearly every OS update since the mid-2000s. “Sherlocking” regularly kicked promising companies to the curb by effectively erasing their reason to exist…
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India's Startup Reset: Funding, AI Jobs and IPO Readiness Will Define 2026
India's startup ecosystem appears to be entering a more disciplined phase in 2026. The easy-money cycle has faded, global technology markets remain under pressure, and founders are being pushed to prove not just growth, but organizational maturity.
Autodesk, Snowflake, Asana Continue to Bet Big on AI with Latest Startup Acquisitions
Memorial Day sales reached absurd new heights this week as Bay Area tech companies Autodesk, Snowflake, and Asana all broke out their wallets to spend billions acquiring smaller startups focused on advances in artificial intelligence. The…
Rejected 4 times in H-1B lottery, Nepal techie quit Google's Rs 2.8-crore job and built startup
Walking away from a Rs 2.8-crore job at Google to start his own company and eventually secure a US green card, Nepal-born techie Pratik Karki has a story that reads like a dream. Just a few years ago, he feared he might be forced to leave behind…
A robot startup is wreaking havoc on short-term rentals in San Francisco - Airbnb hosts allege 'guests' secretly tested robots indoors, left the units completely trashed
A $2 billion San Fransico startup called 'The Bot Company' seems to be secretly testing robots in short-term rentals. Multiple Airbnb hosts report their units have been left in poor condition, with similar signs of damage forming a pattern across…
Anthropic leapfrogs OpenAI as the most valuable AI startup - and drops a new model
Anthropic has arrived with the newest entrant in the AI race — and a new stack of cash. On Thursday, the AI lab announced a new $65 billion fundraise, valuing it at a staggering $965 billion and making it the most valuable AI startup…
The Future Of AI Commerce In Travel Depends On Who Controls Trust
Minister Delegate for artificial intelligence and digital technologies Clara Chappaz (R) and Managing Director of OVHCloud, Benjamin Revcolevschi take part in a governmental visit at the data centre of French company OVHcloud in Roubaix, northern…
Perplexity is giving out tech's latest status symbol: a Mac Mini
Perplexity is gifting tech enthusiasts the industry's hottest commodity. Demand for the Mac Mini has been going wild as AI tools take off, making it tough to get your hands on — unless you're on Perplexity's radar. The AI startup sent out…
'Cost Of An AI Query Has Fallen 280-Fold In 18 Months,' Says Ex-Niti Aayog CEO Amitabh Kant
'Generative AI hit 53% global adoption in 3 years, faster than the PC and the internet,' said ex-G20 Sherpa Amitabh Kant. | Image: @amitabhk87 While critics argue that India has yet to carve out a clear position in the global AI supply chain…
Meta is reportedly developing an AI pendant
Meta is developing an AI-powered pendant that it plans to start testing in the next year, according to a memo viewed by The Information. This device would presumably build on the work of Limitless, an AI device startup that Meta acquired at the end…
Marvell: Probably Short-Term Peaking After Solid Earnings Results (Downgrade) (MRVL)
Marvell Technology, Inc. is fully valued after a strong AI-driven run, with near-term upside likely priced in. Recent deals with Alphabet and Nvidia reinforce MRVL's strategic AI positioning, but competitive dynamics and valuation risks remain…
Visionaries To Look Forward In 2026
In 2026, entrepreneurship is no longer just about building successful businesses it's about creating meaningful impact. Across industries, a new generation of founders is crafting powerful stories through innovation, resilience, and purpose. This…
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