Apple TV is raising its subscription prices again

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Apple TV is raising its subscription prices again

Startups

"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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Smart ring maker Ultrahuman to roll out biological-age model across UAE

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Bengaluru-based health tech startup Ultrahuman has partnered with the Abu Dhabi Public Health Center to develop a biological-age model for the United Arab Emirates. This two-year initiative combines clinical biomarkers with wearable-agnostic data to estimate aging speeds and identify health factors. The project aims to deploy health algorithms at a national scale, allowing UAE residents to access their biological age via government digital-health platforms.

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TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 starts tomorrow: Your final chance to secure up to $100 ticket savings

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Tomorrow at 8 a.m. PT, it all begins. 10,000+ founders, investors, and tech operators will gather at San Francisco’s Moscone West for TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 for three days of ideas, connections, and startups shaping what comes next. This is your last 24 hours to secure ticket savings of up to $100, and get 50% off a second.

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D2C Brand Boldfit Raises ₹400 Cr From Bharat Value Fund For Retail Expansion

Business

D2C fitness and sportswear startup Boldfit has raised ₹400 Cr in Series B funding from Bharat Value Fund. This investment will drive nationwide retail expansion, product innovation, and manufacturing capabilities within India. Boldfit also plans selective acquisitions to strengthen its market presence. This latest round brings Boldfit's total funding to over ₹510 Cr, reflecting significant investor interest in India's rapidly growing fitness and sports goods market.

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Will the HomeView be Apple’s first smart home success?

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Apple will announce a new smart home hub on Tuesday called the HomeView, according to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman. Over the past couple of years, we’ve seen There have been multiple reports that Apple was working on a new smart home product, but now it seems the product has a name and a launch date. Gurman […].

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48 hours to TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 — hear directly from the people building what’s next

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In less than 48 hours, the doors open for TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 at San Francisco’s Moscone West. Save up to $100 on your ticket before prices increase at the door. Don’t forget to get a second pass at 50% off. Register now. On October 13-15, more than 10,000 founders, investors, and tech leaders will be […].

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Ecommerce firms sell goods worth Rs 24k Cr in first two days of festive sales: Redseer

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India’s ecommerce platforms clocked around Rs 24,000 crore in sales in the first two days of festive season sales, with mobile phones leading by value. Redseer estimates that 6-6.5 crore shoppers participated, with fashion, electronics and appliances also seeing strong demand.

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TechSparks masterclass: Gemini, AI, and the business of building better

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Rajesh Shewani of Google Cloud will lead a 'Gemini in Action' masterclass at TechSparks 2026, focusing on practical enterprise AI applications for Indian leaders. The session will explore how Gemini's features, including Voice AI, Agentic AI, and AI-powered coding, can drive revenue, cut costs, and reduce risk. It will also cover AI economics, providing a business-first roadmap for implementing scalable and economically viable AI solutions in real.

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Design, AI, impact: test your business creativity with Edition 253 of our weekly quiz!

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"YourStory’s 253rd Lateral Sparks quiz highlights innovative entrepreneurial solutions across diverse sectors. It features Tech4Good initiatives in Northeast India, Brahma AI’s enterprise content management, and Gravity’s infrastructure for interior materials. Additionally, the edition explores contemporary khadi fashion through brands like Greenwear Fashion and SiMa.ai’s advancements in physical AI for drones and robots, showcasing how startups are solving real-world problems through creativity and technology.".

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3 days to TechCrunch Disrupt 2026: Meet the startups before they hit mainstream

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TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 takes place October 13-15 in San Francisco. Over 300 startups will show what they’ve built to 10,000 tech leaders. Plus, 250+ speakers are ready to share insights across 200+ sessions. Register before doors open to save up to $100 and get a second pass at 50% off.

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Nat Habit raises Rs 142 Cr in Series C led by Trident Growth Partners

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Ayurvedic personal care brand Nat Habit raised Rs 142 crore in Series C funding, led by Trident Growth Partners. The capital will expand its product portfolio, strengthen manufacturing, and scale distribution across quick commerce and offline retail. Founded in 2019, Nat Habit, with Rs 330 crore in annualised gross revenue, combines traditional Ayurvedic principles with modern science, aiming to expand beyond metro markets into Tier.

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OTPless Ropes In Ex-BharatPe Exec Geetanshu Singla As New CTO

Business

Identity and access management startup OTPless has appointed former BharatPe executive Geetanshu Singla as its new Chief Technology Officer. Singla reunites with former BharatPe colleagues, cofounders Satyam Nathani and Tanmay Sagar. This key appointment is part of a broader top-level reshuffle at OTPless, which recently included a cofounder's departure and the appointment of a new CEO, reflecting significant leadership changes.

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Amazon and others are done keeping data center deals secret. Is it enough to build trust?

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Amazon says it will stop using NDAs when negotiating data center deals with local governments, following a similar move from Microsoft earlier this year. Secrecy has fueled community backlash against AI infrastructure, with opposition leading to hundreds of proposed and enacted moratoriums from New York to San Francisco. Meanwhile, a wave of startups is betting that consumers will hand AI agents access […].

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Automattic loses its interim CFO just weeks after boardroom shakeup

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Automattic's interim chief financial officer Jeremy Klaperman has left the company less than a month after taking the role, TechCrunch has learned. Sources say his departure followed a demotion back to his previous position, marking another executive exit amid the organization's leadership turmoil.

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Beyond TechCrunch Disrupt 2026: The Side Events, Parties & Networking You Can’t Miss

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TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 is just the beginning. From exclusive networking events and startup showcases to happy hours, dinners, and after-hours meetups, discover what’s happening across San Francisco during Disrupt Week, October 10–16. Find your next connection, your next opportunity, or your next favorite event.

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TechCrunch Disrupt 2026: Gamma’s Grant Lee, Engine’s Elia Wallen, and GV’s Crystal Huang on landing your first 1,000 customers

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At TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 in San Francisco, a panel titled “The Zero-to-1K Playbook” will explore strategies for acquiring the first 1,000 customers without a marketing budget. Featuring Gamma CEO Grant Lee, Engine CEO Elia Wallen, and GV partner Crystal Huang, the session will cover product-led growth, community building, and founder-led sales. The event, held October 13–15, aims to help early-stage founders build momentum and scale their businesses.

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Bewakoof’s FY26 Net Loss Jumps Nearly 20% To ₹87.4 Cr; Revenue Crosses ₹200 Cr Mark

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D2C fashion brand Bewakoof reported a 40.6% increase in operating revenue to ₹243.1 Cr for FY26. Despite this growth and a narrowing EBITDA loss of ₹54.8 Cr, the company's net loss widened by 19.4% to ₹87.4 Cr. Total expenses rose 35.4% to ₹335.6 Cr. Majority-owned by ABFRL, the brand faces leadership changes as founder Prabhkiran Singh steps down, while continuing to target millennial and Gen Z consumers.

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TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 starts in 4 days — lock in your pass savings of up to $100 before prices rise

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Four days until TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 starts, when 10,000 founders, investors, and tech leaders gather in San Francisco's Moscone West on October 13-15. Save up to $100 on your price. Plus, save 50% on a second pass of the same type.

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Indian AI Startup Funding Surges 265% YoY In Q3, Will Momentum Continue?

Business

AI startups raised $438 million across 35 deals in Q3 2026, a 265% YoY increase, making it India's most-funded sector. Total AI funding hit $1.1 billion for the first nine months. Despite this surge, 63% of investors perceive froth in valuations.

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Menswear Brand KISAH Nets ₹35.9 Cr To Scale Retail Footprint

Business

"Omnichannel menswear brand KISAH has raised ₹35.9 crore in a Series A round led by Fireside Ventures, valuing the company at ₹211 crore. The Kolkata-based startup intends to use the capital to expand its retail network toward a goal of 100 stores and enhance its infrastructure. Having earned ₹65 crore in FY26, KISAH expects revenue to exceed ₹100 crore in FY27 while maintaining profitability.".

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US bars Microsoft, Indian IT firms from green card programme; TCS Q2 net profit rises 15%

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Tata Consultancy Services has registered a 15% rise in net profit and an 11.2% growth in revenue for the second quarter of the fiscal. In other news, the National Commission for Women’s guidelines for the safety of women passengers seek to make safety a shared responsibility of all stakeholders.

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