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Google is accelerating its commitment to India with a massive $15 billion investment to build a 1-gigawatt data center and AI hub in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh. The project, slated for completion by 2030, marks the tech giant’s largest investment in the country to date and positions India as a key node in Google’s global AI…
U.S. crypto giant Coinbase has expanded its stake in Indian exchange CoinDCX, pushing the platform’s valuation to $2.45 billion post-money. The move signals Coinbase’s renewed commitment to India’s digital asset market, even amid regulatory ambiguity and a 30% tax on crypto gains. Strengthening Ties in a Key Market Coinbase has been backing CoinDCX since 2020…
Waymo, the self-driving car pioneer owned by Alphabet, has announced plans to launch a commercial robotaxi service in London in 2026. This marks the company’s second international expansion after Tokyo. The move follows hints earlier this year, including London-based job postings and the company’s acquisition of U.K. startup Latent Logic in 2019, which bolstered Waymo’s…
NVIDIA is taking a bold step in making high-powered AI accessible to developers and enthusiasts alike with its new DGX Spark mini-supercomputer. After a special handover of the device to Elon Musk—timed with the 11th Starship test—NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang reaffirmed the firm’s mission of democratizing AI, building on his legacy of delivering the original…
Snapchat is transforming how users store their digital memories. After nearly a decade of free storage, the platform is now capping free Memories at 5GB, pushing users toward paid storage plans. This move signals a shift in Snapchat’s monetization strategy and raises questions for longtime users who have relied on the app as a digital…
After the success of OpenAI’s Sora video editing app, which recently topped the U.S. App Store, Google appears ready to rethink the user experience of its Gemini AI app. The tech giant is reportedly experimenting with a more visually focused interface, moving away from the traditional chatbot look toward a scrollable feed filled with suggested…
OpenAI’s acquisitive streak continues with the acquisition of Roi, an AI-driven personal finance app, signaling a growing focus on personalized AI experiences. Only Roi’s CEO, Sujith Vishwajith, will join OpenAI, while the rest of the four-person team will not. Roi will cease operations on October 15, ending its service to users. I’m excited to announce…
YouTube has grown into a massive economic force, adding more than $55 billion to the U.S. GDP in 2023. But for many creators, ad revenue and sponsorships are no longer enough. Unpredictable algorithms and shifting monetization rules have pushed top YouTubers to diversify their income, often turning side projects into multimillion-dollar brands. From Merch to…
A notorious ransomware gang is reportedly targeting executives at major companies, claiming to have stolen sensitive information from Oracle’s widely used E-Business Suite. Google cybercrime analysts say the attacks began around September 29, with hundreds of compromised email accounts sending extortion messages to corporate leaders. Google’s head of cybercrime analysis, Genevieve Stark, confirmed that the…
Amazon is streamlining the way Prime members shop online with a new feature that makes adding items to upcoming deliveries faster and easier. The update, rolling out across the Amazon app and website, aims to match how people actually shop throughout the week rather than in a single, planned order. Simplifying Weekly Shopping Traditionally, shoppers…