Petlibro’s new AI-powered feeder is a game changer for multi-cat homes

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Petlibro’s new AI-powered feeder is a game changer for multi-cat homes

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Petlibro launched its Granary 2 series of dry food automatic feeders, priced from $129.99. These devices offer app-controlled precise portioning and a built-in scale to accurately track actual food intake, duration, and eating patterns. Advanced models feature AI cameras for multi-cat recognition,.

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Rivian spinout Also was working on an e-moto project in Kenya — until it walked away

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Micromobility startup Also, spun from Rivian, quietly ended an electric two-wheeler pilot project in Kenya, funded by the Shell Foundation. The company redirected resources to its consumer e-bike and autonomous vehicle ambitions, including a DoorDash partnership. Also faced significant supply chain.

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Awfis’ Q2 Profit Almost Doubles YoY To ₹31 Cr, Revenue Up 20%

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Awfis reported a strong financial performance in Q2 FY27, with net profit surging 92.8% year-over-year and 28.5% quarter-over-quarter to ₹30.8 Cr. Operating revenue grew 19.6% year-over-year to ₹438.7 Cr, although sequential growth was a modest 3.2%. Total expenses for the coworking space provider increased 15% year-over-year, reaching ₹433 Cr during the quarter.

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5 lessons from the book Super Cool Startup by Sairam Krishnan

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Sairam Krishnan's "Super Cool Startup" guides entrepreneurs on early-stage marketing for the AI age. It stresses that a great product needs effective storytelling, valuable content, community building, strategic PR, and strong social media to succeed. The book emphasizes earning attention and building trust, noting that while AI simplifies content, strategic judgment remains crucial for brand recognition and lasting impact.

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India's next space unicorn may still be in college

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India already has its first space-tech unicorn. Skyroot Aerospace crossed the $1 billion valuation mark in May 2026 and, two months later, its Vikram-1 became the first privately developed Indian rocket to reach orbit. Those milestones confirm that India's private space ecosystem has moved well bey.

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Y Combinator’s Garry Tan uses AI agents so much, he spends up to $200K a year on tokens

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Y Combinator Garry Tan has, in the past, jokingly admitted that he's suffered from "cyber psychosis” and barely sleeps sometimes because he’s so excited to be working with his AI agents. On a new episode of Walter Isaacson’s podcast, The Builders, set to publish on Tuesday, Tan put a price tag on his passion.

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Apple says it’s ‘hard to predict’ when iPhone Duo constraints will improve

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Apple's new iPhone Duo is experiencing significant shipping delays, with COO Sabih Khan unable to predict when supply will meet "extraordinary" demand. Customers face ship times extending into next year. Soaring memory chip costs, driven by the AI industry, and high product demand are key factors. Apple is deepening its partnership with a titanium producer to boost supply, while reluctantly raising prices on some.

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Elon Musk throttles Grok Bot limits due to ‘unsustainably high’ costs

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Grok Bot users faced unexpected maxed-out usage limits over Halloween weekend. Elon Musk confirmed this wasn't a glitch, citing unsustainably high serving costs relative to revenue. Despite this, Grok Bot is a success for SpaceX; AI now constitutes 52% of company income, and its "Super Intelligence" division posted a $431 million profit. Musk lauded Grok Bot's rapid.

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ideaForge Returns To Profitability In Q2, Reports Net Profit Of ₹6.5 Cr

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Dronetech firm ideaForge posted a net profit of ₹6.5 Cr in Q2 FY27, a significant turnaround from a ₹19.6 Cr loss in the year-ago quarter. This follows a ₹2.6 Cr loss reported in Q1 FY27. The company's operating revenue surged 124% year-on-year to ₹91.3 Cr. Total expenses for the quarter increased by 41.9% to ₹90.1 Cr, with.

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Northwood Space raises $375M Series C at a $2B valuation from a16z and DFJ growth

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Space infrastructure firm Northwood Space raised $375 million in Series C funding, co-led by Andreessen Horowitz and DFJ Growth, valuing the company at $2 billion. Founded in 2022, Northwood builds technologies to enhance satellite-Earth communication. CEO Bridgit Mendler will use the capital, which includes an HSBC financial agreement, to scale operations, hire staff,.

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ESDS Q2 Profit Zooms 41% YoY To ₹31.1 Cr, Revenue Up 48%

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ESDS Software Solution's Q2 FY27 net profit rose 40.7% year-on-year to ₹31.1 Cr, with revenue growing 48% to ₹138.3 Cr. The company achieved an EBITDA margin of 41.8%. Existing customers contributed 86.7% of revenue. Infrastructure-as-a-Service (IaaS) accounted for 50.5% of revenue.

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Beyond funding: Why every startup founder needs an insurance plan

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From personal term insurance to keyman and employee cover, here's how insurance solutions can help entrepreneurs protect their families, businesses, and teams. Most founders are equity-rich and cash-poor, with household finances quietly tied to the venture: personal guarantees on business loans.

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From code to content: How AI could make India the world’s next story exporter

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AI is poised to transform India into a global content export hub, mirroring its past success in software. Saurabh Pandey's Dolphin AI streamlines video production, democratizing storytelling by removing gatekeepers and significantly reducing costs. This enables India to leverage its rich narratives, particularly in micro dramas, for international audiences. The technology aims to unlock immense creative and economic potential, fostering new global IPs and positioning India as a major content exporter.

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Capillary Q2: Profit Jumps To ₹21.9 Cr, Revenue Surges 51.3% YoY

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<summary>Capillary Technologies reported a consolidated net profit of ₹21.9 Cr in Q2 FY27, a significant jump from ₹28.8 Lakh a year earlier. Operating revenue grew 51.3% year-on-year to ₹271.4 Cr. The company returned to profitability after a ₹9.6 Cr loss in Q1, with revenue growth outpacing expenses and a ₹2 Cr net tax credit boosting the bottom line. This.

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CBI Extradites Mahadev Betting App Promoter Sourabh Chandrakar From Oman

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The CBI has extradited Mahadev betting app promoter Sourabh Chandrakar from Oman. He faces two CBI cases and an ED money laundering case linked to an alleged ₹6,000 Cr betting operation. The ED's probe covers overseas properties, alleged payments to public servants, and routing proceeds into the Indian stock market. Chandrakar is expected to be produced before a special court in Raipur today, marking a significant step against transnational criminal operations.

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OpenAI might rebrand its data centers as ‘AI compute campuses’

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OpenAI is preparing a post-midterm "PR blitz" to influence the AI debate, anticipating it will be a central issue in the 2028 presidential election. Chief Global Affairs Officer Chris Lehane outlined proposals including developing AI "speed limits," fostering empowering AI use, pushing for U.S. leadership in.

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Binance resumes withdrawals following $6.3 billion breach

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Binance announced phased resumption of withdrawals after a $6.3 billion crypto hack led to a freeze. The exchange has covered 95% of stolen assets, assuring users they will not bear financial losses. The freeze was a necessary security precaution. Withdrawals will resume gradually, though some assets remain partially suspended. The FBI confirmed North Korean group TraderTraitor was responsible for the breach, converting funds primarily into Ethereum.

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Design and experience: How Essensai 067 crafts an open-air lifestyle and community destination

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Essensai 067 in Whitefield offers a unique open-air lifestyle and community destination, diverging from traditional enclosed malls. It integrates dining, entertainment, shopping, wellness, and culture within a green, spacious, and pet-friendly environment. The venue emphasizes sustainability, art, and community engagement through diverse events and experiences, aiming to.

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How voice AI is transforming banking and insurance: Desible.ai founders on the business behind the technology

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In this episode of the Prime Venture Partners Podcast, Gaurav Ranjan sits down with Uttam and Omkar to discuss what it takes to build and sell agentic AI in Indian BFSI, from product engineering and compliance to enterprise sales and scaling beyond the first use case.

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Apple CEO says the company doesn’t ‘want to ship AI for AI’s sake’

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Apple CEO John Ternus defended the company's AI strategy in a Wired interview, despite perceptions of being behind. Ternus, who became CEO in September, stated he "really likes where we’re at" and Apple will "absolutely leverage AI." He emphasized integrating AI seamlessly for user benefit, not "for AI’s sake." Ternus also downplayed fears of AI agents making apps obsolete, stressing the human element in product development.

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4 days left: How TechCrunch Founder Summit helps you make more useful connections to scale

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On November 4 at Boston’s SoWa Power Station, get ready for a full day packed with meaningful networking opportunities, actionable insights, and connections that could change the trajectory of your idea and startup. Register before all prices go up at the door.

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