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Inertia Enterprises finds a way to make its fusion fuel fast

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Fusion startup Inertia Enterprises has significantly reduced the production time for its fusion fuel pellets from several days to just a few hours. By optimizing the manufacturing process and utilizing a more powerful laser to tolerate minor imperfections, the company has overcome a key barrier to commercialization. This advancement reduces expensive tritium inventory requirements and enables the industrial scale necessary for a future commercial power plant.

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There are less than 48 hours to save up to $300 on your TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 ticket

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TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 will take place from October 13-15 at Moscone West in San Francisco, focusing on innovation in the AI era. The event features specialized stages for real-world AI, smart money, and smart systems, with speakers from Rivian, Amazon, and Bluesky. Attendees can save up to $300 on passes if they purchase by Friday, August 21, at 11:59 p.m. PT to secure the lowest available pricing.

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Apollo Atomics wants to make nuclear power cheaper by shrinking an overlooked part

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Apollo Atomics is developing a compact nuclear reactor by redesigning the steam generator to be mass-manufacturable and significantly smaller. Based on MIT research, this innovation allows for factory assembly, reducing costs and construction time. The startup recently raised $26 million in seed funding to build a demonstration reactor, aiming for commercial deployment by 2028 with a goal to outperform natural gas in cost-efficiency.

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Google rolls out AI-powered learning tools for students to prep for competitive exams

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"Google CEO Sundar Pichai announced new AI-powered learning tools for students and educators. Google Search now offers customized practice quizzes for various standardized tests, including the SAT and GRE, using expert content. Additionally, Gemini introduces a student hub with tailored study plans and research capabilities. Google is also providing free AI subscriptions to eligible college students globally and new curriculum-tracking tools for teachers via Google Classroom.".

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5 Books that explore the thoughts we never say aloud

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Literature often captures the silent inner conversations people keep hidden, such as fears, regrets, and desires. Five influential books—Eleanor Oliphant Is Completely Fine, Maybe You Should Talk to Someone, The Bell Jar, Notes from Underground, and The Gifts of Imperfection—explore themes of loneliness, identity, and vulnerability. By voicing these unspoken struggles, these works help readers understand their own psychological conflicts and realize they are not alone.

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For a16z, AI gives foreign founders an advantage

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"Andreessen Horowitz is increasingly investing in international founders through its Borderless Founder network, with 44% of its Apps Fund investments featuring non-U.S. entrepreneurs. The firm believes AI provides these founders a competitive edge, allowing them to leverage global talent pools and serve international enterprise markets more effectively than U.S.-based startups. Consequently, a16z is expanding its global reach to capture high-potential AI dealflow outside Silicon Valley.".

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US says hackers are targeting vulnerable water systems with the help of AI

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U.S. security agencies, including CISA and the FBI, warn that hackers are targeting Siemens S7 programmable logic controllers used in critical infrastructure, particularly water and wastewater systems. Using AI to generate exploit scripts, attackers target poorly secured or outdated software to cause downtime or equipment damage. These attacks, suspected to be Iranian, have already affected several states, prompting warnings to keep critical devices disconnected from the internet.

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Meta AI’s new Mac app wants you to talk to your apps

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Meta has launched a new Mac app for Meta AI featuring system-wide dictation and screen-context awareness. Targeted at business owners, the tool integrates with Facebook, Instagram, and Google Workspace to provide campaign insights and competitor intelligence. Meta AI can also draft documents and spreadsheets. This release aligns with CEO Mark Zuckerberg's strategy to provide businesses with AI agents to automate work and enhance customer support.

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He quit engineering to clean the Ganga, removing 2.47 lakh kg of waste

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Shubham Kumar, a former civil engineer, left his career in 2018 to clean the Ganga ghats in Patna. Through his Being Helper Foundation, he has mobilized over 1,100 volunteers, removing 2.47 lakh kilograms of waste and recycling thousands of plastic bottles. Now a brand ambassador for Namami Gange, Kumar focuses on waste management, civic responsibility, and sustainable employment to protect the river and support local communities.

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5 Books that explain why happiness feels so difficult

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Many people struggle to find lasting happiness due to unrealistic expectations and societal pressures. Five influential books explore these challenges, highlighting how the pursuit of constant positivity, poor predictive psychology, excessive choice, social isolation, and the avoidance of struggle hinder fulfillment. Ultimately, these works suggest that genuine well-being is not a permanent state but a byproduct of living with purpose, acceptance, and meaningful human connections.

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Binance now lets AI agents trade, but keeping them in check is largely up to users

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"Binance has launched Agent OS, a platform enabling AI agents to analyze markets and execute trades on behalf of users. By integrating with tools like ChatGPT and Claude, the system allows developers to connect AI applications to Binance's financial infrastructure. To ensure security, users manage agent permissions through sub-accounts with restricted withdrawals. This move follows similar initiatives from competitors like Coinbase and Kraken to integrate autonomous AI trading.".

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From Rs 9 workshops to 5 Million learners skilled for six-figure jobs: Inside Be10x’s growth playbook

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Be10x, an AI-first education startup founded by IIT Kharagpur alumni, is rapidly expanding its AI upskilling platform for professionals. By focusing on practical integration into daily workflows rather than theory, the company has trained over five million learners. Be10x offers certifications and tools to boost productivity, helping users achieve promotions and salary hikes. The startup aims to educate 100 million individuals to accelerate global AI adoption.

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Quick commerce babycare platform Peeko raises Rs 67.4 Cr in Series A led by Chiratae Ventures

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Bengaluru-based babycare platform Peeko has raised Rs 67.4 crore in a Series A funding round led by Chiratae Ventures. The startup, founded by IIT alumni, offers a curated selection of baby products with sub-60-minute delivery and a unique try-and-buy feature. Peeko plans to use the capital for technology development, hiring, and expanding its presence across Bengaluru and other cities to better serve new-age parents.

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P3C is making solar modules from perovskite, a material that could replace silicon

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P3C Technology and Solutions, an Indian startup, is developing perovskite solar cells to overcome silicon's limitations. Offering flexible and glass-based modules, the company focuses on solving the material's durability issues through its P3SKY validation platform. While currently operating at a small scale with certified efficiency of 19.3%, P3C aims for gigawatt-scale production by 2027, supported by seed funding and strategic industrial partnerships.

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Indi Energy makes sodium-ion batteries with an anode built from farm waste

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Indi Energy, founded in 2019 at IIT Roorkee, develops sodium-ion batteries using biomass from crop residue to create hard carbon anodes. By vertically integrating the production of anodes, cathodes, and electrolytes, the company aims to replace toxic lead-acid batteries in e-rickshaws and solar installations. Despite winning national awards and securing modest funding, the startup is now transitioning from pilot production toward commercial mass-market scale.

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Quarkitech shrinks sensor data before it ever leaves the drone

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Quarkitech, founded in January 2025 at IIT Madras Research Park, develops software to compress sensor data at the source. Utilizing mathematics from quantum many-body physics, the company aims to reduce data volume by 10 to 100 times without losing critical information. Having raised Rs 2 crore in pre-seed funding and a Rs 1.5 crore government grant, Quarkitech is now testing its technology for satellites, drones, and radar mapping.

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KshatraLabs is building a drone that catches other drones

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Bengaluru-based KshatraLabs is developing HAWK, an autonomous aerial interceptor designed for hard-kill counter-drone defense. Capable of speeds up to 300 km/h and launching in under five seconds, HAWK utilizes the proprietary APEX autonomy stack. Following pre-seed funding from Finvolve and India Accelerator, the startup aims to reach technology readiness level 6. Despite facing established competitors, the company focuses on high-speed, swarm-capable systems for modern threats.

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Naxion Energy builds sodium-ion storage systems that aim to replace lead-acid inverters and diesel generators

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Naxion Energy, based in Hyderabad, is introducing sodium-ion battery storage systems as a safer, low-maintenance alternative to lead-acid and lithium batteries. Their integrated units support heavy inductive loads and reduce reliance on imported materials. The company plans to invest Rs 200 crore to establish a pilot cell manufacturing plant by December 2026, aiming to enhance India's energy security and domestic battery production capabilities.

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Xbattery makes the circuit board that decides whether a battery pack works or burns

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Xbattery Energy, founded in Hyderabad in 2024, aims to reduce India's reliance on imported battery management systems. Its universal BharatBMS platform manages heat and charge for various applications, potentially extending battery life by 15%. The company also launched the XB-5K, a 5 kWh home storage system. Xbattery Energy targets vehicle manufacturers and system integrators, offering in-house design and assembly for its high-voltage electronics.

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ASTRA Drones is building an interceptor to catch other drones in the air

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ASTRA Drones and Robotics Solutions, founded in 2025 and incubated at IIT Ropar, develops indigenous unmanned platforms for Indian operational needs. The Punjab-based company focuses on high-speed interceptor drones and loitering munitions to reduce reliance on imported technology. While aiming for future autonomy and AI integration, the firm remains in its early stages with no public records of funding, specifications, or customer orders.

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