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Waze adds new AI-powered features and customization updates

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Waze is integrating Google’s Gemini AI to offer personalized navigation based on user history and traffic patterns. New features include a conversational destination search and the ability to report road updates using natural speech. Additionally, a specialized Motorcycle mode provides two-wheeler-specific routing and hazard alerts in select regions. A "less chatty" mode also reduces voice interruptions, enhancing the overall driving experience for Android and iOS users.

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LAPD lets contract with surveillance giant Flock expire, citing ‘serious concerns’ over civil liberties and privacy

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The Los Angeles Police Department is letting its contract with surveillance firm Flock Safety expire due to significant concerns over privacy, civil liberties, and data security. As one of Flock's largest clients, the LAPD joins other cities in distancing themselves from the license plate tracking technology. Flock expressed surprise at the decision, while critics highlight security lapses and false positives that have led to wrongful police encounters.

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5 Lessons from The Let Them Theory that change your mindset

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"Mel Robbins' "The Let Them Theory" encourages individuals to stop attempting to control others' behaviors and choices. By accepting reality and viewing rejection as redirection, people can protect their emotional energy and focus on their own actions and mindset. The book emphasizes that prioritizing personal growth and boundaries over the management of others leads to greater peace, resilience, and emotional stability in one's life and relationships.".

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Uber’s robotaxi lobbying effort puts it on a collision course with Waymo

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A proposed bill in Washington, D.C., to allow driverless robotaxis has sparked a conflict between Uber and Waymo. Waymo supports the legislation, while Uber argues it would create a monopoly and displace human drivers. Uber is lobbying for a hybrid model requiring autonomous vehicles to operate alongside human drivers on a single network. The bill includes safety requirements and a per-mile tax to fund public transit and workforce development.

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India solved solar. Now it has to solve sunset

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India's clean energy capacity now exceeds thermal power, recently meeting over 50% of electricity demand. However, meeting evening peak demand remains a challenge due to the intermittent nature of solar power. While India is rapidly expanding battery storage through government incentives and corporate investment, the country has yet to develop a robust demand flexibility market to shift electricity usage to daylight hours and reduce coal reliance.

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Messaging platforms' replies received: IT secretary on username notice to WhatsApp, Telegram

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"The Indian government is reviewing responses from WhatsApp, Telegram, and Signal regarding their username features, which allow users to communicate without sharing phone numbers. IT Secretary S Krishnan stated that the government is examining these replies to address concerns over increased online fraud, phishing, and impersonation attacks. WhatsApp was specifically directed to delay the feature's launch until consultations are completed to the government's satisfaction.".

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Startup news and updates: daily roundup (July 13, 2026)

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YourStory highlights diverse business updates, including Corumm's focus on wellbeing and The Good Doll's artisan-led growth. ALLEN appointed new board directors, while Emeritus Enterprise and LTM report surges in AI training and adoption. Additionally, The Holidays.ai launched a travel platform, Zelio E-Mobility opened a Coimbatore plant, and BikeWo partnered with KlikAir. Finally, Vicky Ratnani launched cutlery, and Fulcrum Digital plans to hire 800 tech professionals.

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How airline credit cards became more profitable than flying

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Major U.S. airlines increasingly rely on co-branded credit card partnerships for profitability rather than passenger flights. Revenue from loyalty programs, such as Delta's partnership with American Express, often exceeds operating profits from flying. Without these financial streams, most major carriers would post losses. During the pandemic, airlines survived by borrowing against loyalty program valuations, proving that the rewards business is now their primary financial engine.

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Get busy living: Why standing still is more dangerous than you think

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Stephen King's quote, "Get busy living, or get busy dying," highlights the danger of stagnation. Biologically, prolonged inactivity increases death risks and causes cellular deterioration, metabolic disease, and cognitive decline. This pattern of inertia extends to professional and personal spheres, where mistaking caution for stability often leads to eventual collapse. Ultimately, the text urges individuals to replace passive inertia with deliberate action to avoid gradual decline.

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CATL unveils 8C battery that charges commercial EVs in under 7 minutes

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CATL has unveiled an 8C ultra-fast charging battery for light commercial EVs, capable of charging from 20% to 80% in under seven minutes. Featuring reduced internal resistance and self-heating technology for cold weather, the battery offers warranties up to 1,000,000 km. To support this, CATL plans to deploy 4,000 charging and swap stations across China by 2026, aiming to match the efficiency of diesel-powered logistics fleets.

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Airtel bets on financial services, data centres, cloud; Rs 3.3 lakh Cr invested in past decade: Mittal

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"Bharti Airtel is pivoting toward financial services, data centers, and cloud computing for its next growth phase. Chairman Sunil Bharti Mittal announced a Rs 20,000-crore investment in Airtel Money and a $1 billion fund for Nxtra to build 1 GW of data center capacity. Following a Rs 3.3 trillion infrastructure investment, the company is also leveraging its 5G network, which now serves 188 million customers.".

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Two corporate veterans are rethinking wellbeing through Corumm

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Former corporate executives Rahul Singhal and Anshul Khullar have launched Corumm, a preventive wellbeing platform in Gurugram. The membership-based studio integrates Vedic meditation with non-clinical therapies like sound and art to promote consistent mental fitness. Aiming to prevent burnout, Corumm combines physical spaces with structured programs. The founders plan to expand to 35-50 studios across major Indian cities over the next five years to normalize mental wellness.

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India's nano enterprises and the struggle for formal loans

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India's nano enterprises, defined as businesses with annual turnovers under Rs 1 crore, face significant barriers to formal credit despite a potential demand of up to Rs 16 lakh crore. Misha Sharma of Dvara Research suggests that policymakers should establish a formal regulatory definition for nano businesses, encourage cash-flow-based underwriting, and promote selective formalization through UPI and Udyam registration to unlock financing for viable, growth-oriented firms.

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Woven for the world: Aparna Thyagarajan on taking Indian heritage to a global audience

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Aparna Thyagarajan, Co-founder of Shobitam, spoke at YourStory’s MSME Sparks 2026 about scaling Indian traditions globally. Shobitam operates as a cross-border ethnic fashion platform serving six continents by partnering with diverse artisans. Thyagarajan outlined five essential pillars for MSMEs going global: value chain integration, digital infrastructure, operational excellence, trade finance navigation, and blending heritage with global aesthetics to ensure product relevance and accessibility.

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ElasticRun’s playbook for last-mile delivery; Making job applications faster, smarter

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AI executives maintain strong demand despite cost concerns, while tech giants' carbon emissions rise due to data centers. A "super" El NiĂąo threatens global food prices. In logistics, ElasticRun scales last-mile delivery across India, and Tsenta uses AI to streamline job applications. Other news includes a UK crackdown on unlicensed casino sponsorships, upcoming corporate earnings, and the 2026 FIFA World Cup final halftime show lineup.

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TechCrunch Mobility: A robotaxi ultimatum

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Uber and Waymo ended their robotaxi partnership in Phoenix, while the NHTSA warned autonomous vehicle developers against interfering with first responders. Proposed federal safety standard changes may benefit Tesla and Zoox. Meanwhile, Rivian raised $1.32 billion in new capital to support production. Other industry news includes a massive AssuranceAmerica data breach, Lyft's acquisition of Serveo's Spanish bike-share business, and Manna Aero's expansion into the United States.

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Reed Jobs would rather talk about curing cancer than his last name

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Reed Jobs' Yosemite, an oncology-focused venture firm launched in 2023, builds biotech companies from early academic research using philanthropy and investment. Targeting $350 million for its second fund, Yosemite aims to create new areas of medicine, including epigenetic gene editing. Jobs notes AI's accelerating impact on drug discovery and clinical trials, expanding opportunities. The firm is actively pursuing challenging "undruggable" targets like p53, a critical tumor suppressor gene.

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