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Amazon makes its AI-powered Alexa+ free on Fire TV, no Prime required

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Amazon is making its AI assistant, Alexa+, free and automatic for all compatible Fire TV devices in the U.S., regardless of Prime membership. The update introduces conversational search, AI-powered recommendations, and smart home controls. This move aligns with industry trends from Google and Roku to integrate AI into consumer electronics. Amazon reports increased user engagement, allowing customers to search for content by theme, popularity, or specific characteristics.

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Amazon’s Prime Air is taking off in nearly 500 U.S. cities

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Amazon is expanding its Prime Air drone delivery service to nearly 500 U.S. cities by 2026, increasing its current reach sixfold. The service, which delivers items under five pounds in as little as 30 minutes, will soon launch in 11 new locations. Despite past accidents, Amazon emphasizes safety through its Detect-and-Avoid system and FAA certification, competing with rival drone networks operated by Walmart and Alphabet's Wing.

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Calendly throws its hat into meeting note-taker circus

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Calendly is entering the AI note-taking market with a tool that records, transcribes, and generates summaries and follow-up emails. The company is also introducing Callie, an AI assistant for scheduling and meeting context. Targeting sales and marketing professionals, Calendly aims to differentiate itself by automating post-meeting workflows. To address privacy concerns, the tool notifies participants of recording and allows them to remove the assistant.

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The founder’s secret weapon: Work at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 and learn how the pros do it

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"TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 is seeking volunteers for its event from October 13-15 at San Francisco’s Moscone West. Participants gain insider access to startup culture, networking opportunities with founders and venture capitalists, and knowledge of event logistics. In exchange for committing at least 12 hours and attending a mandatory orientation on October 12, volunteers receive free general admission for all three days of the conference.".

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Sachin Bansal's Navi raises $100M from Prosus

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Sachin Bansal's financial services company, Navi Limited, has raised $100 million from Prosus in its first institutional funding round. Founded in 2018, Navi provides loans, insurance, mutual funds, and UPI payments, with assets under management exceeding Rs 13,000 crore. The company reached consolidated profitability in the fourth quarter of FY26. This investment, pending regulatory approvals, reflects Prosus's confidence in Navi's technology-driven approach and scaling capabilities.

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Home batteries are suddenly cheap and everywhere. Here’s why.

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Tesla and startups like Base Power are competing in the home battery market, utilizing virtual power plants (VPPs) to lower consumer costs. VPPs aggregate distributed batteries to support the grid during peak demand, offering a faster, cheaper alternative to traditional peaker plants. Driven by AI data centers and electrification, the VPP market is projected to reach $30 billion by 2033, providing critical grid resiliency and speed.

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DevSparks Chennai returns: Explore AI for the physical world, manufacturing, and deeptech

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"DevSparks 2026 arrives in Chennai on September 12 at the Hyatt Regency, gathering over 500 developers and technology leaders. The summit will focus on integrating AI into deeptech, manufacturing, and robotics, featuring experts from Zoho and other leading firms. This event leverages Chennai's unique position as a hub for both SaaS and industrial engineering, supported by the Tamil Nadu government's deeptech initiatives and IIT Madras.".

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CareCloud confirms 3.7M patients had their medical records stolen in data breach

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<summary> Health data giant CareCloud confirmed hackers stole personal and medical records of over 3.75 million people. The March data

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Investcorp acquires 20Cube to expand its presence in India’s growing logistics market

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Investcorp acquired 20Cube 3PL Solutions, India's contract logistics business, for Rs 500 crore, highlighting growing investor interest in the sector. Investcorp plans an additional Rs 500-750 crore investment to expand the platform and acquire complementary businesses. The founders will continue leading 20Cube, which aims to significantly increase its warehousing footprint from 7 million to over 20 million square feet amidst India's modernizing supply chains and rising demand.

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You can Venmo your college tuition, for some reason

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PayPal and its subsidiary Venmo are partnering with education payment platforms Illumia, Nelnet Campus Commerce, and TouchNet to allow students and families to pay college tuition through their apps. This integration aims to provide a more flexible and seamless payment experience for thousands of institutions. By offering these familiar digital payment options, the companies hope to reduce friction and make the tuition payment process more accessible.

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AI isn’t close to curing cancer. This startup says it knows what it will take.

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AI isn’t close to curing cancer. This startup says it knows what it will take.

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Butterfly Learnings raises Rs 65 Cr funding led by Inflexor Ventures

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Butterfly Learnings, an Indian paediatric behavioural healthcare platform, has raised Rs 65 crore in a pre-Series B funding round led by Inflexor Ventures. The company, founded by Dr. Sonam Kothari and Dr. Abhishek Sen, aims to provide coordinated care for children with neurodevelopmental conditions. The capital will be used to expand its network of centres, enhance its technology platform, and commercialise a proprietary early autism screening solution.

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Why health insurance is starting to look different for Gen Z

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Aditya Birla Health Insurance has launched the Activ Yuva Plan, specifically designed for Gen Z and young professionals. Moving beyond traditional hospitalization, the plan rewards healthy habits like exercise and sleep through HealthReturns™, which can offset premiums. It offers comprehensive coverage including OPD, mental health services, and short-stay treatments. Additional features like Yuva Credit and Travel ON/OFF ensure the policy evolves with the user's lifestyle and future needs.

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Relativity Networks raises $22 million to bring a faster kind of fiber to data centers

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Relativity Networks has raised $22 million in funding and secured a $40 million order to deploy hollow-core fiber technology. Unlike traditional glass fiber, this technology uses a vacuum chamber to transmit data 30% faster, significantly reducing latency. This innovation allows AI data centers to span larger distances and connect multiple campuses, helping developers overcome power and geographical constraints as compute projects continue to scale.

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Fast-approval health insurance policies in India: Plans, benefits, and who should consider them

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"Fast-approval health insurance policies in India, such as those from Star Health, ACKO, HDFC, and ICICI Lombard, offer immediate coverage without traditional waiting periods. These plans provide essential financial protection against rising medical inflation and enable prompt access to preventive care and surgery. When selecting a policy, consumers should evaluate the sum insured and verify the insurer's claim settlement ratio through IRDAI to ensure reliable coverage.".

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Zerodha Co-founder Nikhil Kamath infuses Rs 200 Cr in Ctrls’ Rs 250 Cr fund raise

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"Zerodha co-founder Nikhil Kamath and entrepreneur Sreeram Reddy Vanga have invested a combined Rs 250 crore in CtrlS, an Indian hyperscale data centre operator. The capital will fund infrastructure expansion to meet the rising demand for AI, cloud, and digital workloads. Founded in 2007, CtrlS currently operates 19 data centres across India, positioning itself to support the nation's rapidly growing digital infrastructure and technological ambitions.".

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Beyond red flags: How AI is redefining financial fraud detection

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Financial fraud has evolved into a sophisticated, AI-powered ecosystem, with India reporting over 6.58 million complaints and Rs 55,050 crore in losses between 2021 and 2025. Traditional static controls are now insufficient. To combat this, financial institutions are adopting AI-driven risk frameworks, secure APIs, and real-time intelligence. These proactive measures, supported by strong data governance, aim to prevent fraud before it occurs rather than reacting after the fact. (70 words) -.

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Swiggy shareholders greenlight proposal for Indian-owned company status

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Swiggy shareholders have approved capping foreign ownership at 49.5%, enabling the company to qualify as an Indian-owned and controlled company. This status allows Swiggy to adopt an inventory-led model for its quick commerce brand, Instamart, to enhance margins and supply chain control. Additionally, the firm updated its Articles of Association to align with FEMA regulations and announced expanded leadership roles for three senior executives across its businesses.

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10 Life lessons we understand only after making mistakes

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Mistakes are often viewed as failures, but they serve as essential teachers that foster growth, wisdom, and self-awareness. Key lessons include the importance of earned trust, trusting intuition, and prioritizing self-respect over external validation. By understanding that failure is an event rather than an identity, individuals can value their time and avoid comparison, ultimately using past errors to make wiser decisions and develop a better version of themselves.

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Private equity firm KKR picks up minority stake in BookMyShow

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"Global private equity firm KKR has acquired a minority stake in digital ticketing platform BookMyShow for an undisclosed amount. This investment aims to accelerate BookMyShow's expansion in the live entertainment sector, focusing on bringing international artists to India and enhancing its full-stack offerings. KKR's move reflects confidence in India's growing entertainment economy, driven by a young consumer base and increasing demand for world-class live experiences.".

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