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How Minus Degre is turning plastic waste into eco-friendly materials

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"Brothers Rahul Vashukhi and Vikash Kumar founded Minus Degre, a Ghaziabad-based climatetech startup that converts plastic waste into a versatile material called Eco-Panel. Used for furniture and interiors, the material has been adopted by clients like Adidas and the Uttar Pradesh government. Having recycled 300 tonnes of plastic, the bootstrapped company recently opened a new factory to scale production and target premium B2B and B2C markets.".

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Chinese automakers are following Tesla’s bet that robots are the next big profit machine

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Humanoid robot development is accelerating as AI advances enable complex task learning. Chinese automakers are leading a surge in investment, with Xpeng’s robotics unit recently raising over $900 million. Other firms like BYD and Chery are also competing. Globally, companies including Tesla and Hyundai-owned Boston Dynamics are racing toward commercial deployment, with Hyundai planning factory integration by 2028 to optimize manufacturing and logistics through embodied AI.

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Is the best way to watch a movie on a pair of sunglasses?

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XREAL's a01 smart glasses, priced at $300, function as a wearable 1080p OLED display for gaming and media. While offering vibrant visuals and a lightweight design, the device lacks an internal battery and requires a USB-C connection. Users face challenges with screen redundancy and overheating. Although the a01 provides an immersive experience, XREAL aims to resolve these limitations with the upcoming, more advanced Project Aura headset.

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Neocloud Lambda secures $1B in debt to buy more chips

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"Lambda, an AI cloud provider, has secured $1 billion in private, short-dated debt arranged by JP Morgan Chase to purchase Nvidia chips for lease to Microsoft. This funding follows previous loans, including a $926 million deal for Nvidia GB300 GPUs. As Lambda explores a $3 billion pre-IPO round, its strategy reflects a broader global trend, with over $400 billion in AI-related debt raised so far in 2026.".

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An Anthropic researcher just gave us a peek at self-improving AI

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Anthropic has released a paper detailing an Automated Alignment Researcher (AAR) system capable of improving AI model performance on alignment benchmarks. By iteratively searching literature and testing methods, the AAR outperformed human researchers in both efficiency and cost, costing only $4 per hour. While this suggests a path toward recursive self-improvement, the system's success remains dependent on the quality of established benchmarks and available research literature.

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Brave’s browser one-ups Chrome with its new support for email aliases

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Brave has introduced an email alias feature to enhance user privacy by allowing people to sign up for online services without sharing their primary email addresses. These aliases forward messages to the user's main account, preventing ad targeting and protecting personal data during security breaches. Brave ensures security by filtering for spam and deleting emails after forwarding. Currently, users receive five free aliases, with more coming for Premium subscribers.

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Open-weight AI companies are the Valley’s hottest acquisition targets

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Nvidia is reportedly acquiring Hugging Face for $13 billion to expand its influence in the open-weight AI model ecosystem. This move, alongside Stripe's acquisition of OpenRouter, highlights a growing trend toward open technology to reduce dependence on frontier labs and proprietary chips. By controlling a major developer hub, Nvidia aims to drive users toward its hardware while companies seek cost-effective, specialized AI solutions.

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How Sweden built one of Europe’s hottest startup ecosystems

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Sweden's tech ecosystem, particularly in Stockholm, is experiencing a surge in growth and innovation. Beyond established giants like Spotify and Klarna, new ventures like Legora and Lovable are emerging. This trend is driven by a cultural shift toward entrepreneurship and mentorship from previous founders. With funding projected to reach $5 billion this year, the region is attracting significant attention and investment from American venture capitalists.

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Delhivery makes "nominal adjustment" to customer pricing amid rising costs

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Logistics company Delhivery has implemented a nominal price increase for its customers, citing rising costs for fuel, manpower, and network operations. Reports indicate shipping charges for D2C brands rose by Rs 2 to Rs 4 per shipment starting September 1. This move follows similar fee hikes by Amazon and Flipkart ahead of the festive season, a period typically marked by high order volumes and increased pressure on delivery networks.

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Meta’s India, Southeast Asia VP Sandhya Devanathan moves to OpenAI

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"Sandhya Devanathan, Meta’s Vice President for India and Southeast Asia, is leaving the company after over a decade to join OpenAI. Starting in October, she will serve as OpenAI’s Vice President for Southeast Asia and Australia, based in Singapore. Her new role focuses on consumer growth, enterprise adoption, and regulatory engagement. This move aligns with OpenAI's broader expansion across the Asia-Pacific region to strengthen its regional leadership.".

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From Sarvam AI co-founder to IBM CEO, meet the 10 Indians and people of Indian origin on TIME100 AI 2026

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Ten Indians and people of Indian origin are featured on TIME's 2026 list of the 100 most influential people in artificial intelligence. Spanning categories like Leaders and Innovators, these individuals include IBM CEO Arvind Krishna and Sarvam AI co-founder Vivek Raghavan. Their contributions cover foundational models, semiconductors, healthcare, and AI governance, illustrating the significant and growing impact of Indian talent across the global AI ecosystem.

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More Americans oppose police license plate cameras than support them: survey

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A new YouGov survey reveals a shift in public opinion, with 46% of Americans now opposing Flock’s surveillance cameras compared to 38% in support. Operating over 120,000 license plate readers, Flock faces increasing backlash over privacy concerns and reports of police abuse. While the company claims its new safeguards address these issues, critics like the ACLU disagree, and CEO Garrett Langley is now seeking a privacy compromise.

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Friend-focused photo sharing app Retro snags $21M

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"Retro, a photo-sharing app created by former Instagram engineers, has raised over $21 million in Series A funding, valuing the startup at over $100 million. Focused on direct friend connections rather than algorithms, Retro offers private sharing and memory features without using advertisements. With approximately 7 million downloads and a significant surge in subscription spending, the app aims to provide a personal alternative to traditional social media.".

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Apple TV is raising its subscription prices again

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"Apple TV is increasing its subscription prices for the fourth time in four years, raising monthly costs to $14.99 and annual fees to $119. The Apple One bundle will also rise to $21.95 monthly. This trend mirrors price hikes from Netflix and Peacock, alongside rising hardware costs driven by AI demand. Meanwhile, Apple is expected to unveil new iPhones, potentially including a foldable model, on September 9.".

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a16z creates a $1.1B ‘Machine Age’ fund to ‘accelerate the physical buildout of AI’

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Andreessen Horowitz has launched a $1.1 billion "Machine Age" fund to accelerate the physical buildout of artificial intelligence. Shifting from its typical software focus, the firm will invest in critical AI infrastructure, including computer chips, memory, data centers, and robotics. a16z views the advancement of AI as a social and national imperative, aiming to develop faster, more efficient systems and the necessary supporting materials and real estate.

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7 Books that uncover truths you were never meant to know

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Seven influential books challenge common assumptions by exposing the hidden forces shaping modern society. These works explore diverse topics, including media manipulation, Cold War geopolitics, surveillance capitalism, and the psychology of finance. Additionally, they examine algorithmic bias and the shared myths that build civilizations. Together, these texts encourage readers to think critically about the systems governing their lives, from political narratives to digital privacy and human history.

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Meta executive leaves for OpenAI as the social media giant faces growing scrutiny in India

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Sandhya Devanathan, Meta’s India and Southeast Asia VP, is leaving to join OpenAI, based in Singapore. She will oversee consumer growth, enterprise adoption, and operations across Southeast Asia and Australia. This appointment follows another key hire in India and underscores.

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22 Rejections, Then Georgetown: A Bihar 19-Year-Old's Rs 3.5 Crore Scholarship

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Adarsh Kumar, a student from Bihar, India, has joined Georgetown University in Qatar on a full scholarship after overcoming significant financial hardships and numerous academic rejections. The first Indian to win the $100,000 Chegg.org Global Student Prize, Kumar co-founded Skillzo to provide mentorship to underserved students. He now aims to study political science and economics to address institutional failures in his home state.

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As electric two-wheelers gain a foothold, Belgian startup Any bets on cargo space

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Belgian startup Any has introduced the LUV1, a modular electric motorcycle designed to challenge urban car dominance. Termed a "life utility vehicle," the LUV1 combines a 120-liter cargo capacity with a top speed of 100 km/h and an 87-mile range. Starting at €7,000, the vehicle requires only an A1 license. After securing 600 reservations and €2.75 million in funding, Any is now seeking a €10 million Series A.

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Flipkart Minutes cashes in on last-minute shopping, sees 3X spike during Raksha Bandhan

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Flipkart Minutes reported a threefold increase in festive shopping during Raksha Bandhan, driven largely by Gen Z shoppers who made up over 40% of customers. Rakhis saw a massive 20X growth, with over 2,000 sold per minute. Popular items included gold coins, electronics, and ethnic wear. Demand spanned major metros and smaller markets, highlighting the rising role of quick commerce in fulfilling last-minute gifting needs.

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