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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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Meesho sees 36% rise in Rakhi orders as non-metro India drives festive shopping

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Meesho saw a 36% year-on-year increase in orders and a 38% rise in gross merchandise value during the Raksha Bandhan season. Non-metro markets drove this growth, accounting for 73% of orders, with Tier III and IV cities leading. Prepaid payments rose to 58%, while the number of Rakhi sellers grew by 72%. Personalised products, including name Rakhis, emerged as a key trend among consumers in smaller towns.

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Ola Electric launches S1Z, deliveries to begin in December

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Ola Electric has launched the S1Z electric scooter, starting at Rs 79,999. The vehicle features in-house developed 46-series LFP Bharat Cells and a top speed of 70 kmph. Two battery options are available: a 3.1 kWh variant with a 179 km range and a 5.1 kWh variant offering 301 km. Deliveries begin in December for the base model, while the higher variant arrives in March 2027.

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Ather share price up 7% after Hero MotoCorp increases stake

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Ather Energy's shares rose over 7% following Hero MotoCorp's decision to invest Rs 1,758 crore, increasing its ownership stake to 32.8%. The electric two-wheeler maker reported strong Q1 FY27 results, with total income rising 87.2% to Rs 1,260 crore and net losses shrinking by 71% to Rs 51 crore. Additionally, the company achieved a positive EBITDA of Rs 9 crore and saw deliveries increase by 80.5% year-on-year.

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When you cannot change life, learn to change yourself

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When circumstances cannot be changed, changing our perspective, habits, and responses can help us find strength and meaning within difficulty.

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AI, athletes, and Keith Rabois: StrictlyVC is back in New York on September 10

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TechCrunch's StrictlyVC series returns to New York's West Village on September 10, co-hosted by Collaborative Fund. The event features a high-profile lineup, including Keith Rabois discussing AI and venture capital, and Deven Parekh of Insight Partners. Other guests include Craig Shapiro, Jason Levien, Tristan Walker, and Brynn Putnam, who will explore sports investments and community-focused startups. The evening will combine fireside chats with networking opportunities for attendees.

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Bill Gates wants AI taxed, jobs reserved for humans

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India's EV market could reach Rs 20 lakh crore by 2030, while The/Nudge Foundation launched a Rs 250 crore impact fund. OYO's parent Prism reported surging profits, and Meta agreed to an $18 billion settlement regarding child addiction. Bill Gates advocated for an AI tax to protect workers, Temple acquired Longevous for longevity research, and Nvidia reportedly agreed to buy Hugging Face for $12.9 billion.

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From software to satellites: Why India's next venture opportunity lies in deeptech

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India's venture capital landscape is evolving from a software-centric model to a deep tech and hardware focus. Startups are now prioritizing frontier technologies like aerospace, semiconductors, and robotics to solve global physical problems. Driven by Generative AI, increased corporate spending, and government initiatives like the Startup India Fund of Funds 2.0, India aims to build defensible intellectual property and compete globally in advanced engineering and manufacturing.

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Anthropic and OpenAI are joining the AI stage at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026

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TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 will feature an AI Stage presented by Google for Startups from October 13–15 in San Francisco. Industry leaders from companies like OpenAI, Anthropic, and AWS will discuss evolving business models, enterprise security gaps, and new job categories like GTM engineering. The event focuses on practical challenges for founders, including sustainable pricing and agentic AI infrastructure, alongside networking opportunities for over 10,000 tech and VC leaders.

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Rivian’s CFO is leaving the company

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"Rivian announced that Chief Financial Officer Claire McDonough will resign at the end of October to pursue a new opportunity and relocate to the East Coast for family reasons. The company stated her departure is not due to any disagreement. Vice President of Finance Derek Mulvey will serve as interim CFO. This transition occurs as Rivian focuses on scaling production and sales for its new R2 SUV model.".

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Bluesky adds an ‘algorithmic opt-out’ feature for those who don’t want to go viral

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Sometimes people just want to post to their followers, Bluesky says.

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Buried in Meta’s $18B settlement is a legal pass on kids’ data

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Meta’s settlement with 29 states allows it to retain certain data from children under 13 to train and test age-detection models, highlighting a privacy tradeoff built into the deal.

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YouTube now lets creators tag Amazon products and earn commissions from purchases

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YouTube has introduced a new feature allowing eligible U.S. creators to tag Amazon products directly in their videos, shorts, and livestreams. This native integration replaces manual affiliate links, enabling creators to earn commissions on sales. The system includes auto-tagging and a curated product catalog. While limited to U.S. creators, tags are visible globally. Participants must be enrolled in YouTube's Partner and Shopping Affiliate programs and have Amazon accounts.

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Barret Zoph, the Thinking Machines co-founder who defected to OpenAI, is now at Google

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"Barret Zoph has joined Google as vice president of research, focusing on RL and post-training for Gemini. Zoph's career path has been volatile, moving from OpenAI to co-found Thinking Machines, returning to OpenAI for five months, and now returning to Google. His frequent transitions highlight a broader trend of high executive turnover within the AI industry, particularly at OpenAI, which has lost several key leaders recently.".

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ATF declares ‘major incident’ as ransomware gang claims hack

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"The U.S. Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives has declared a cyberattack on a standalone system a “major incident,” requiring formal notification to Congress. The targeted system contained sensitive information regarding ATF investigation targets. While the Qilin ransomware gang claimed responsibility, no evidence has been provided. This classification is reserved for incidents likely to cause demonstrable harm to U.S. national security or broader national interests.".

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OpenAI, Anthropic, Google, and 100 other companies call for action to defend against rogue AI

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Over a hundred tech companies, including OpenAI, Google, and Microsoft, have signed an open letter urging public and private sectors to collaborate against escalating AI-driven cyber threats. Citing recent security breaches by AI agents, the group warns that critical infrastructure is at risk. They advocate for a collective response and new security standards, while simultaneously developing defensive AI tools like OpenAI’s Daybreak and Microsoft’s Perception platform.

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Google’s new Fitbit Air brings Pokémon Sleep to your wrist

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Google has announced a special-edition Fitbit Air that integrates with the Pokémon Sleep app to celebrate Pokémon's 30th anniversary. The device tracks health metrics like heart rate and sleep quality, helping players earn in-game rewards and discover Pokémon. Available for preorder at $129, the special-edition wearable complements the standard $99 Fitbit Air, which features a slim design and an AI-powered coach for personalized wellness guidance.

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Fashion startup Atoire raises $9.5M to bring consumers luxury goods without the markup

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Fashion startup Atoire has raised $9.5 million in seed funding to connect luxury manufacturers directly with consumers. By utilizing AI for trend analysis and demand forecasting, the company offers high-quality apparel and accessories at affordable prices, bypassing traditional luxury markups. With projected annualized sales exceeding $55 million, Atoire aims to provide a sustainable, high-end alternative to fast fashion while expanding its AI tools and product lines.

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Hoomanely’s building a smart feeding bowl and an AI platform to help owners spot when their pup is sick

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Palo Alto startup Hoomanely has launched EverBowl, an AI-powered feeding station designed to detect early signs of illness in dogs. By monitoring eating habits, hydration, and oral motions, the system establishes a health baseline and alerts owners to abnormal changes via an app. While not a veterinary replacement, the subscription-based service aims to improve early diagnosis. The company plans to expand into wearables and other animal species.

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Google’s AI Mode can now track flight prices, help book hotels, and more

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"Google is enhancing its AI Mode to act as a conversational travel agent, allowing users to plan and book trips more efficiently. New features include flight price tracking across 180 countries, hotel booking through integrated partners in the U.S., and the ability to view costs in points or miles globally. These updates move Google beyond information retrieval toward handling the actual booking process for flights and hotels.".

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