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The landscape of online search in the United Kingdom is poised for a significant shake-up as the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) consults on a proposal to grant Google “strategic market status” (SMS). This designation, empowered by the newly enacted Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act, signals a serious intent from UK regulators to curb…
Google has officially introduced its AI-powered search experience—dubbed “AI Mode”—to users in India today. Available through the experimental Search Labs platform, the new Q&A-style interface allows users to opt in and interact with Google in more natural, conversational ways. This launch marks a significant expansion beyond the U.S., where the feature was initially tested with…
The highly anticipated collaboration between OpenAI, the artificial intelligence powerhouse behind ChatGPT, and Jony Ive’s design firm io, is taking clearer shape, though its final form remains shrouded in mystery. Recent legal filings in a trademark dispute with Google-backed startup iyO have offered a rare glimpse into the companies’ ambitious quest to build a mass-market…
Amazon announced on Tuesday its plan to expand Same-Day and Next-Day Delivery services to over 4,000 small cities and rural towns across the United States. The move is part of a larger $4 billion initiative to significantly scale its logistics network by 2026, aiming to meet rising consumer expectations for fast, reliable delivery—even in remote…
Google Earth is celebrating its 20th anniversary with a major update, adding historical Street View imagery and AI-powered planetary insights to the platform. Previously, users could only access historical Street View via Google Maps, but now, Google Earth enthusiasts can explore past views directly from both bird’s eye and street-level perspectives. Historical Street View Now…
Chinese chip designer Nano Labs Ltd. (Nasdaq: NA) revealed plans on Tuesday to sell $500 million in zero-coupon convertible promissory notes, aiming to raise funds for building a substantial BNB (Binance Coin) treasury. The company stated the notes will mature in 360 days and can be converted into Class A shares at a conversion price…
Digital Asset, the lead developer behind the privacy-enabled Canton Network, has raised $135 million in a strategic funding round, the company announced Tuesday. The round was led by DRW Venture Capital and Tradeweb Markets, with participation from major institutional players such as Goldman Sachs, BNP Paribas, Citadel Securities, Circle Ventures, Paxos, and Polychain Capital. The…
Two U.S. senators are calling for an official investigation into Spotify’s latest subscription practices, accusing the streaming giant of exploiting loopholes to reduce payments to music creators while inflating costs for consumers. Spotify Faces Scrutiny for Bundling Music and Audiobooks On June 20, Senators Marsha Blackburn and Ben Ray Luján sent a formal letter to…
ByteDance, parent company of TikTok, is shutting down its book publishing imprint, 8th Note Press, according to a report by The Bookseller. Launched in 2023 to capitalize on TikTok’s booming #BookTok community, 8th Note Press had aimed to leverage the app’s viral marketing power to drive book sales. However, less than a year later, the…
India could soon be home to a $100 billion tech company, according to Fabricio Bloisi, CEO of Prosus, one of the world’s most prominent tech investors. In an interview with CNBC on Monday, Bloisi outlined Prosus’ bullish outlook on India, drawing parallels to the company’s early investment success in China with Tencent. Prosus, majority owned…