Startup World Labs has launched Marble, a multimodal 3D world model led by AI pioneer Li Fei-Fei. This innovation grants AI spatial intelligence to interact with the physical world, moving beyond language and 2D images. Marble promises to revolutionize industries from filmmaking to robotics by enabling AI to perceive, navigate, and respond within 3D environments.
Disney Invests $1 Billion In OpenAI, Strikes Licensing Deal
Published on: Dec. 11, 2025, 9:10 p.m. | Source:
NDTV Profit
Walt Disney Co. agreed to invest $1 billion in OpenAI and license iconic characters like Mickey Mouse and Cinderella for use on the startup’s short-form, artificial intelligence video platform. As part of the new three-year pact, OpenAI’s Sora will be able to draw from from a library of more than 200 animated and creature characters — from Lilo and Stitch to Ariel and Simba — when generating AI videos in response to user prompts.
Rajasthan Startup Conclave: A Catalyst for Innovation
Published on: Dec. 11, 2025, 9 p.m. | Source:
Devdiscourse
Rajasthan's government is hosting a startup conclave marking the second anniversary of the Bhajanlal Sharma administration. The event will award Rs 10.79 crore to 333 startups, showcase entrepreneurial innovation, and kickstart a hackathon. A campaign featuring 'Vikas Rath' chariots will promote government reforms and achievements statewide.
The new funding brings Serval's total capital raised to $127 million. The San Francisco-based company was valued at $232 million in August, according to PitchBook data.
When the chairman of AI chip startup Rivos wanted Intel to bid for the company, he had no need to phone the chip giant. That's because the chairman of Rivos was also Intel's CEO: Lip-Bu Tan.
The first AI model to be run in space is a fine-tuned variant of Gemma, Google’s open-weight small language model, built by StarCloud – an Nvidia-backed startup that wants to show how outer space can be a hospitable environment for data centres in comparison to enormous multi-gigawatt terrestrial facilities that consume millions of litres of […]
Revolutionizing Refreshment: Oji Iced Tea's Mindful Journey from Assam
Published on: Dec. 11, 2025, 5:51 p.m. | Source:
Devdiscourse
Oji Iced Tea, an Assam-based startup supported by Tetra Pak and Startup India, launches affordable iced teas with real tea brews in India. Priced at INR 10, they offer antioxidant-rich, vitamin-enriched refreshments in two flavors. The beverage aims to blend Assam's tea heritage with modern appeal for health-conscious consumers.
up Challenge Winner ''Oji'' Launches Affordable, Vitamin C
Published on: Dec. 11, 2025, 5:48 p.m. | Source:
The Tribune
Mumbai, Maharashtra, India (NewsVoir) • From idea to product in 10 months, supported by Tetra Pak and Startup India • Aims to democratize mindful refreshment in India Ruloi tea, an Assam based startup has launched one of India’s most affordable...
The funding includes a $200-million primary investment led by Goldman Sachs, and a purchase of shares worth $40 million from US-based venture capital firms IVP, Menlo Ventures, and Unusual Ventures from the company’s employees, founder Jyoti Bansal told ET.
be University) Redefines BCom Corporate Accounting with a Globally Integrated US CMA Advantage
Published on: Dec. 11, 2025, 5:05 p.m. | Source:
The Tribune
Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], December 11: In every business story--whether it is a startup finding its voice or a multinational planning its next big move--there is one constant: the clarity that comes from strong financial understanding. Behind every sound decision stands someone who knows how to read numbers, interpret them, and turn them into strategy. It is this world of financial clarity that attracts today's young learners to the Bachelor of Commerce (Honours / Honours with Research) with Global Qualification in Corporate Accounting Integrated with US CMA at JAIN (Deemed-to-be University), School of Commerce.
backed startup runs powerful AI model in space, says it is here to observe Earthlings
Published on: Dec. 11, 2025, 1:01 p.m. | Source:
India Today
Starcloud has successfully run an AI model from space using Nvidia’s powerful H100 GPU. This breakthrough could redefine data centres and energy consumption by shifting computing workloads off Earth.
Intel pursued deals that boosted CEO Lip-Bu Tan's fortune, sources say
Published on: Dec. 11, 2025, 10:14 a.m. | Source:
The Hindu
When the chairman of AI chip startup Rivos wanted Intel to bid for the company, he had no need to phone the chip giant. That’s because the chairman of Rivos was also Intel’s CEO: Lip-Bu Tan.
Intel CEO Lip-Bu Tan pushed deals tied to his own investments, sources say
Published on: Dec. 11, 2025, 10:13 a.m. | Source:
Telegraph India
Intel CEO Lip-Bu Tan’s dual role as both chief of the chipmaking giant and an active venture capitalist is drawing scrutiny after a bidding battle for AI startup Rivos revealed how his personal investments intersect with Intel’s strategic decisions
India’s startup ecosystem has surged with over 2,01,000 startups creating 21 lakh jobs. Women entrepreneurs play a key role, with nearly half of startups having women directors. Patent filings rose 425% (2014-24), & India ranks 38th in the Global Innovation Index. Initiatives like ONDC, ODOP, PLI schemes, PM GatiShakti, & business reforms boost innovation, manufacturing, & ease of doing business.
Drone startup Airbound to raise $30 million in fresh funding led by Lightspeed
Published on: Dec. 11, 2025, 8:08 a.m. | Source:
Moneycontrol
The drone startup’s second fundraise in two months comes as investors double down on R&D-first companies, from robotics to aerospace, amid India’s deeptech push.
Khosla Ventures, SoftBank in talks to invest in Emergent’s $60-million round
Published on: Dec. 11, 2025, 8:08 a.m. | Source:
Moneycontrol
The round, which will be Emergent’s largest, will also mark SoftBank’s return to the Indian startup ecosystem. SoftBank has remained on the sidelines and largely done only follow-on rounds
Power Struggles in Silicon Valley: The Intel-Rivos Tug of War
Published on: Dec. 11, 2025, 2:27 a.m. | Source:
Devdiscourse
Rivos, an AI chip startup, became the focus of a bidding war between Intel and Meta. Intel's CEO, Lip-Bu Tan, was entangled in the process due to his dual role with both companies. Despite potential conflicts of interest, Intel's board hired Tan for his robust industry connections, which are pivotal in Intel's investment strategies.
NVIDIA-backed startup Starcloud has successfully trained and run LLMs from space for the first time, a step toward orbital data centres as demand for computing power and energy grows on Earth.
old Stanford dropout who attracted Meta’s top AI researchers to her startup
Published on: Dec. 11, 2025, 1 a.m. | Source:
Times of India
News News: Carina Hong, a brilliant mathematician, has left formal studies to found Axiom Math. The company aims to build artificial intelligence capable of adv
Is China's DeepSeek using smuggled Blackwell AI chips? Nvidia says...
Published on: Dec. 10, 2025, 11:48 p.m. | Source:
Firstpost
A storm is brewing around DeepSeek, the Chinese AI startup whose rapid rise in 2025 shook up global tech markets. Recent reports allege the company may have used thousands of Nvidia Blackwell GPUs — chips banned from export to China by smuggling them through third-countries. Nvidia, however, is pushing back, saying it has found no evidence of improper activity and pledging to investigate any credible tips.
Nvidia says China’s DeepSeek is not using its Blackwell chips: ‘We pursue any…’
Published on: Dec. 10, 2025, 9:42 p.m. | Source:
Times of India
Tech News News: Nvidia has denied reports that Chinese AI startup DeepSeek is using smuggled Blackwell chips for its upcoming AI model. The company stated it has seen
Google launches its first Indian startup hub in Hyderabad; Revanth Reddy announces a ₹1,000 crore fund
Published on: Dec. 10, 2025, 8:17 p.m. | Source:
THE WEEK
The Telangana government announced an Rs 1,000 crore startup fund of funds on Wednesday. Chief Minister Revanth Reddy made the announcement while inaugurating the Google for Startups (GfS) hub at T-Hub in Hyderabad. This is Google’s first hub in India and the fifth in the world.
Elecbits will use the funds to scale its AI-powered electronics engineering and manufacturing platform, and to expand its in-house design and manufacturing capabilities.
Number of startups in India cross 2.01 lakh, create over 21 lakh jobs
Published on: Dec. 10, 2025, 6:26 p.m. | Source:
Zee News
In the spirit of Nari Shakti, there has been a significant contribution of women entrepreneurs in the transformation of the Indian startup landscape, the ministry said in the review. More than 48 per cent of the recognised startups in India have at least one woman director.
Telangana, Google launch startup hub to boost AI innovation
Published on: Dec. 10, 2025, 6:05 p.m. | Source:
ThePrint
Hyderabad, Dec 10 (PTI) The Telangana government and Google on Wednesday launched the Google for Startups Hub at the T-Hub startup incubator here. The hub, inaugurated by Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy and Minister for IT and Industries D Sridhar Babu, is a dedicated Google-branded space aimed at supporting the state’s growing startup ecosystem […]
Telangana's Innovation Ecosystem Revolutionized with Google Startups Hub Launch
Published on: Dec. 10, 2025, 5:59 p.m. | Source:
Devdiscourse
The Telangana government and Google have inaugurated the Google for Startups Hub at T-Hub, a dedicated space to support the local startup ecosystem. The hub offers AI-first startups coworking seats, investment networks, and global visibility, aiming to foster innovation and global competitiveness.
By the end of the year, we will digitise entirely from supply planning to distribution, says Manish Tiwary, chairman and managing director, Nestle India
Published on: Dec. 10, 2025, 3:23 p.m. | Source:
Devdiscourse
Google, in partnership with the Telangana government, has launched the Google for Startups Hub at T-Hub in Hyderabad. This initiative aims to bolster the startup ecosystem by providing resources, mentorship, and market access for AI-first startups, fostering innovation and international collaboration.
Google and Telangana government launch hub for startups in Hyderabad
Published on: Dec. 10, 2025, 3:20 p.m. | Source:
The Tribune
Google and the Telangana government launched the Google for Startups Hub at T-Hub in Hyderabad - a dedicated space to encourage the growing startup ecosystem to scale and deliver world-class innovations.
PLI Push, Startup Surge, Record FDI: DPIIT 2025 Review Flags India’s Big Manufacturing & AI-Era Reform Gains
Published on: Dec. 10, 2025, 2:12 p.m. | Source:
Republic World
DPIIT’s 2025 Year-End Review highlights India’s manufacturing push via PLI schemes, over 2 lakh recognized startups, rapid ONDC and PM GatiShakti expansion, deep logistics and ease-of-doing-business reforms, record IP filings, and FDI inflows topping USD 1.1 trillion, cementing India as a key global investment hub.
India's Startup Success: Over 2 Lakh Ventures Drive Economic Growth
Published on: Dec. 10, 2025, 2:03 p.m. | Source:
Devdiscourse
Over two lakh startups have been recognized in India, creating over 21 lakh jobs. The government's initiatives have led to Rs 1.88 lakh crore investments and significant export growth. Additionally, efforts to ease business operations include reducing over 47,000 compliances and introducing the Jan Vishwas Bill.
DPIIT Highlights 2025 Success: Manufacturing, Digital Commerce, And Innovation Pave Way For 2026 Investment Opportunities; Here Is Everything Investors Should Know
Published on: Dec. 10, 2025, 2:03 p.m. | Source:
NewsX
DPIIT’s 2025 review highlights India’s industrial growth, startup boom, PLI-led manufacturing, digital commerce expansion, innovation surge, FDI inflows, and infrastructure upgrades, setting the stage for diverse high-potential investments in 2026.
Aatrey and Kumar together hold a 16.2% stake in the company, according to its IPO prospectus. Based on the current trading price, their combined holding is valued at more than Rs 12,190 crore. Both sold 1.6 crore shares each, realising about Rs 178 crore from the offer for sale component of the issue.
Knot, a Mumbai quick-fashion startup, has raised $5 million to expand its rapid delivery network and services. The company offers 60-minute drop-offs with doorstep trials and AI try-ons to cut fashion return rates. The company aims to use the funds to expand its services in Mumbai and other cities, add new micro-warehouses and strengthen its last-mile operations for high volume orders.
McMullen most recently served as director at the Food and Drug Administration's Office of Neurological and Physical Medicine Devices, which is responsible for the total lifecycle review of devices such as Neuralink's brain implant. The move places a top government official inside Musk's orbit after the billionaire led a government cost-cutting enterprise earlier this year that forced out regulators overseeing Neuralink and other medical device companies. The FDA ended up asking some of those scientists to return.
Cross-border payments startup Skydo raises $10 million in Series A round led by Susquehanna Asia Venture Capital
Published on: Dec. 10, 2025, 6 a.m. | Source:
Moneycontrol
The company plans to use the capital to expand local collection capabilities in more than 20 countries, obtain international licences, and build deeper card and compliance infrastructure.
SIG led the round with an infusion of more than $7 million, Skydo cofounder Movin Jain told ET. With this round, the total funding raised by the startup stands at about $20 million.
Revolutionizing Payments and Startups: New Milestones in India's Growing Economy
Published on: Dec. 9, 2025, 10:36 p.m. | Source:
Devdiscourse
Airpay Payment Services has received RBI approval to operate as a cross-border payment aggregator. Meanwhile, the HDFC Bank Group recognized 10 startups, promoting India's startup ecosystem. Additionally, Brakes India acquired a 10% stake in TBK TSF for a strategic business alliance, enhancing its presence in the auto components sector.
ExtraMile Play Raises $500K in Seed Round to Revolutionize Workplace Engagement
Published on: Dec. 9, 2025, 5:59 p.m. | Source:
Devdiscourse
ExtraMile Play, an AI-driven gamified employee engagement platform, secured $500,000 in a seed funding round led by GSF and Mount Judi Ventures. The funds will enhance technology and expand market reach. The StepUp Ventures played a crucial role in the startup's success, providing strategic mentorship and market access.
Style’: ExtraMile Play Raises USD 500,000; Another Startup from The StepUp Ventures’ Acceleration Program Secures Funding
Published on: Dec. 9, 2025, 5:51 p.m. | Source:
The Tribune
ExtraMile Play, a gamified employee engagement platform often described as offering “Netflix-style workplace engagement,” has raised about $500,000 in a seed round, marking another successful fundraising milestone for startups emerging from The StepUp Ventures, one of Bharat’s leading accelerator platforms....
This fashion startup offers an AI personal stylist to make dressing up easier
Published on: Dec. 9, 2025, 5:40 p.m. | Source:
CNBC TV18
Popularly known for featuring in his mother Archana Puran Singh’s vlogs, Ayushmaan Sethi has built Clueless, an AI-powered personal stylist that promises to make fashion discovery easier, faster and deeply personalised. The idea is simple: instead of scrolling endlessly across apps, users can turn to an AI stylist that learns their taste and pulls pieces from more than 1,500 brands into one curated feed.
Fintech lender Fibe, formerly EarlySalary, has secured a significant $35 million from the International Finance Corporation (IFC) as part of its series F funding. This capital injection aims to bolster access to affordable credit for underserved middle-income households in India, expanding Fibe's reach and product offerings.
Blinkit CEO Warns India’s Quick Commerce Bubble May Be Close To Bursting
Published on: Dec. 9, 2025, 1:29 p.m. | Source:
NDTV Profit
The head of India’s biggest quick commerce player says the sector is hurtling toward a shakeout as rivals’ cash dries up, but that his startup will thrive — and continue its expansion.
Pune Startup Utsoraa Debuts Innovative Event Model as Corporate India Shifts to High
Published on: Dec. 9, 2025, 12:31 p.m. | Source:
The Tribune
Pune (Maharashtra) [India], December 9: As Indian organizations dramatically increase the number of conferences, exhibitions, learning sessions, employee engagements and product activations they conduct each quarter, the event management sector is undergoing a structural transition. What was once a seasonal requirement has now become a continuous operational function. Responding to this shift, Utsoraa founded by Shilpa Biswas has introduced an innovative, hybrid model aimed at reducing the uncertainty, delays and fragmentation that companies routinely face when executing frequent events.
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Alive Ignites Urban Spirit: A New Cultural Movement in India
Published on: Dec. 9, 2025, 11:57 a.m. | Source:
Devdiscourse
Alive, India's pioneering experience tech startup, has unveiled the 'Alive Experience Festival', a month-long urban celebration aiming to inspire people to break free from their routines. Offering curated adventures, workshops, and wellness activities, the festival encourages participants to explore their cities and embrace new experiences.
Unconventional AI, a new startup led by former Databricks VP of AI Naveen Rao, has emerged from stealth with a massive $475 million fundraise in its seed round at a valuation of $4.5 billion.
Govt clears two fund managers to roll out ₹1 trillion deep-tech RDI scheme
Published on: Dec. 9, 2025, 11:27 a.m. | Source:
Livemint
The first tranche of startup applications under the RDI scheme is expected by March 2026, following approvals for Birac and TDB and the near-finalization of Sidbi and SBI-AIF as fund managers.
Alive Launches India's First Experience Festival, Redefining How Urban India Experiences Life
Published on: Dec. 9, 2025, 11:25 a.m. | Source:
The Tribune
Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], December 9: Alive, India's first experience tech startup built around real-world experiences, has announced the launch of the 'Alive Experience Festival' a month-long celebration designed to inspire urban Indians to explore more, feel more, and live beyond the monotony of daily life.
Founded by Mukund and Madhav Jha in 2025, Emergent calls itself an agentic vibe coding platform that lets non-technical users build full-stack, production-ready applications using autonomous AI agents. The startup removes the need for capital-intensive engineering teams or technical cofounders, allowing small business owners, entrepreneurs and creators to create software without writing code.
Founded by Mukund and Madhav Jha in 2025, Emergent calls itself an agentic vibe coding platform that lets non-technical users build full-stack, production-ready applications using autonomous AI agents. The startup removes the need for capital-intensive engineering teams or technical cofounders, allowing small business owners, entrepreneurs and creators to create software without writing code.
U.S. startup seeks to reclaim Twitter trademarks 'abandoned' by Musk’s X
Published on: Dec. 9, 2025, 9:55 a.m. | Source:
The Hindu
A fledgling social media platform has asked the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office to cancel trademarks for Twitter so it can take them for itself, contending that billionaire Elon Musk’s X Corp has abandoned them.
For instance, drone boat manufacturer Saronic Technologies, which is building a shipyard in Louisiana, was valued at $4 billion in February. Anduril Industries, the drone and autonomous weapons startup led by Palmer Luckey, doubled its valuation to $30 billion in June. And in a funding round last month, radars and sensors company Chaos Industries doubled its valuation to $4.5 billion.
Agentic AI startup Emergent secures strategic investment from Google’s AI Futures Fund
Published on: Dec. 9, 2025, 6:30 a.m. | Source:
Moneycontrol
The deal comes as demand for agent-driven automation and task execution grows, with AI adoption shifting from content generation to building tools, products and workflows.
Indian-origin ex-Meta executive shares tips for building career in AI: 'Don't assume you need PhD'
Published on: Dec. 8, 2025, 11:06 p.m. | Source:
Hindustan Times
Devi Parikh, a former Meta executive and the co-CEO of an AI startup, has shared practical lessons for young professionals hoping to build a career in AI.
Virat Kohli is set to sell his sporting brand One8 to Bengaluru-based startup Agilitas and invest Rs 40 crore to become a minority shareholder. The move comes months after his contract with Puma ended, with Kohli choosing a long-term partnership with Agilitas.
For the newly listed edtech startup, adjusted Ebitda margin rose to 26% in Q2 FY26 from 23% in the same period of the previous year on improved operating leverage.
Big Business Move: Virat Kohli Invests ₹40 Crore In Agilitas For Minority Stake, Sells One8 To Bengaluru Startup
Published on: Dec. 8, 2025, 8:59 p.m. | Source:
NewsX
Virat Kohli has sold his sports brand One8 to Bengaluru-based startup Agilitas and invested ₹40 crore to acquire a minority stake in the company. The deal gives Kohli an exclusive partnership, barring him from endorsing any other sports brand.
After Meta layoffs, Brittney Ball, a single mom battles job loss, rebuilds her tech career, and launches AI startup TechniDox, inspiring women in tech everywhere.
Conscious Chemist, a direct-to-consumer (D2C) skincare brand, has raised a bridge round of Rs 15 crore led by Atomic Capital, with participation from First Port Capital Fund B and IPV International. The startup plans to raise its series A round in the next 5-6 months.
Published on: Dec. 8, 2025, 4:10 p.m. | Source:
NDTV Profit
Here is the unvarnished truth about the Wakefit IPO — the brilliance, the risks, and the uncomfortable questions tucked away in the fine print. Wakefit appears to be a company of intriguing contradictions. It is a "Make in India" champion that imports 38% of its raw materials. It is a "capital-efficient" startup now using equity to pay rent. It positions itself as a "tech" firm with almost no patents but a significant data advantage from its 1.2 million "Sleep Internship" applicants.
Ravelcare, a Shark Tank India-featured startup, made a strong public market debut on December 8, delivering a 55% listing gain after its IPO was priced at Rs 130 per share. The company raised Rs 24.10 crore through a 100% fresh issue, which saw overall subscription of 437.6 times, reflecting robust demand from retail, NII, and QIB investors.
Virat Kohli has partnered with Indian sportswear startup Agilitas Sports, bringing his lifestyle brand One8 under its umbrella. He had ended his Puma deal in April and instead invested in Agilitas. The company, which acquired shoe maker Mochiko and raised significant funding, will lead One8’s retail expansion in India and globally.
Bill Gates' daughter built a $180m AI app. He didn't invest but joined as trainee
Published on: Dec. 8, 2025, 1:04 p.m. | Source:
India Today
Phoebe Gates has raised $30 million for Phia, her AI-powered shopping startup now valued at $180 million. With investors like Hailey Bieber and Sheryl Sandberg, Phia aims to simplify and green online shopping. Bill Gates hasn’t invested but joined her company as a customer-service trainee to support the launch.
The company reported a net loss of Rs 3 crore for the year, significantly lower than the Rs 139 crore loss in FY24, while its operating revenue fell to Rs 363 crore from Rs 384 crore. Its earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortisation (EBITDA) turned positive at Rs 5.5 crore.
Flow of private funds in Series C and beyond fell to $3.5 billion as of December 1 from $4.03 billion in 2024. The decline in late-stage funding comes at a time when several new-age, venture-backed companies including Lenskart, Groww, PhysicsWallah and Ather Energy made their stock market debuts, making 2025 one of the most active IPO years for the Indian startup ecosystem since the 2021-22 boom.
Each selected startup will receive a grant of Rs 10 lakh to accelerate its innovation journey. Under the EiR Program, they will also gain access to expert mentorship, advanced incubation support, networking opportunities and connections within India’s rapidly expanding deep-tech ecosystem
UP now home to 18,568 startups, nearly 8,000 led by women: Govt
Published on: Dec. 7, 2025, 8:12 p.m. | Source:
Hindustan Times
Officials said the state’s IT and electronics policies have also given new momentum to the startup ecosystem, with Noida, Greater Noida, Lucknow, Kanpur and Gorakhpur emerging as major hubs for technology-driven startups. The government is also developing IT parks to make the state an attractive investment destination for global companies, they added.
With 18,568 active startups, Uttar Pradesh emerges as new powerhouse of Startup India
Published on: Dec. 7, 2025, 4:41 p.m. | Source:
Lokmat Times
With 18,568 active startups, Uttar Pradesh emerges as new powerhouse of Startup India - Lucknow, Dec 7 Uttar Pradesh is fast emerging as the "powerhouse" of Startup India, a flagship project of ... Get Latest News on National only on lokmattimes.com
Executives are rebranding struggling firms as “refounded” AI companies, using the language of founding to signal high stakes and sweeping change. Firms like Airtable, Handshake, and Opendoor adopt AI-focused models, layoffs, and startup-style intensity.
Phoebe Gates gets $30 million for Phia, that made father Bill Gates say: When your daughter asks if you’d be willing to work a shift in …
Published on: Dec. 7, 2025, 9:30 a.m. | Source:
Times of India
Tech News News: Phoebe Gates' artificial intelligence shopping startup, Phia, has raised $30 million in new funding. This investment values the company at $180 millio
NBA Africa Names Five Startup Winners in 2025 Triple-Double Accelerator Program
Published on: Dec. 6, 2025, 10:08 p.m. | Source:
Devdiscourse
The top three startups also received $10,000 in OpenAI API credits and an immersion day with the OpenAI engineering team at the company’s headquarters.
‘Miracle’: Manager at startup assures increment after 3 month, fulfills promise, Reddit post goes viral
Published on: Dec. 6, 2025, 7:43 p.m. | Source:
Livemint
A Reddit post about a startup manager who delivered a promised salary hike exactly after three months has gone viral, with users calling it a rare example of workplace accountability and a “corporate miracle”.
Former Apple engineer Wang Chaohao’s Chinese startup, GravityXR, has unveiled a new AI-powered chip, the Jizhi G-X100, which aims to compete with Apple’s Vision Pro. Built on advanced 5nm technology, the chip enables advanced spatial computing and boasts a photon-to-photon latency of just 9 milliseconds, potentially surpassing Apple’s 12 milliseconds.
Published on: Dec. 6, 2025, 11:08 a.m. | Source:
The Hindu
Meta on Friday confirmed it is buying Limitless, a U.S. startup that makes a wearable pendant that records and summarises conversations and meetings with AI
Startup Mantra: Photonics bet pays off for Quanfluence
Published on: Dec. 6, 2025, 5:20 a.m. | Source:
Hindustan Times
Pune start-up Quanfluence aims to revolutionize quantum computing with a photonic approach, competing against major tech firms and seeking $15M in funding.
The New York Times has filed a lawsuit against AI startup Perplexity. The Times claims Perplexity copied and used its articles without permission for its AI products. This is part of a larger legal battle between publishers and AI companies. Perplexity faces similar accusations from other media outlets. The startup denies wrongdoing, calling the lawsuits an outdated tactic.
NYT, Chicago Tribune Sue Perplexity AI As Copyright War Rages On
Published on: Dec. 5, 2025, 9:43 p.m. | Source:
NDTV Profit
The New York Times Co. and the Chicago Tribune sued Perplexity AI Inc., saying the artificial intelligence search startup is copying and distributing their exclusive content, the latest in a wave of lawsuits against AI developers. The New York Times complaint filed on Friday says Perplexity’s “large-scale, unlawful copying and distribution” of its content threatens its reputation.
Apple engineer claims new chip for XR headsets to make Chinese headsets more powerful than Vision Pro
Published on: Dec. 5, 2025, 9:38 p.m. | Source:
Times of India
Tech News News: Chinese startup GravityXR has unveiled its Jizhi G-X100, an all-in-one MR chip boasting 5nm technology and a 9ms photon-to-photon latency, surpassing
New York Times escalates battle against Perplexity with new lawsuit
Published on: Dec. 5, 2025, 8:05 p.m. | Source:
Livemint
The New York Times sues startup Perplexity for copyright infringement, expanding its legal fight against generative-AI companies that it says steal and then profit from its content.
Former ballerina Luana Lopes Lara, 29, is now the world's youngest self-made female billionaire after her prediction market startup, Kalshi, reached an $11 billion valuation. Enduring rigorous ballet training and academic challenges, she transitioned to tech, co-founding Kalshi with MIT classmate Tarek Mansour. The platform's success, despite regulatory battles, highlights her resilience and entrepreneurial drive.
TN govt invites applications from startups for Rs 15 lakh support equity-linked grant fund
Published on: Dec. 5, 2025, 6:02 p.m. | Source:
ThePrint
Chennai, Dec 5 (PTI) The state government’s nodal agency StartupTN on Friday announced the launch of TANSEED 8.0, the eighth edition of the Tamil Nadu Startup Seed Fund, and invited applications from startups to tap into the support equity-linked grant scheme. The applications will be accepted from December 6 to December 20, an official release […]
Tamil Nadu Launches TANSEED 8.0 to Empower Startups
Published on: Dec. 5, 2025, 5:51 p.m. | Source:
Devdiscourse
StartupTN has launched TANSEED 8.0, the eighth edition of the Tamil Nadu Startup Seed Fund, offering up to Rs 15 lakh for specific startups. Applications are open from December 6 to 20. The fund aims to bridge early-stage funding gaps, supporting 169 startups since 2021.
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella says he's spending his weekends studying…
Published on: Dec. 5, 2025, 4:58 p.m. | Source:
Times of India
Tech News News: Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella is studying startup product development, admitting the tech giant's size is a major AI disadvantage. He's restructuring t
Perplexity AI gets Cristiano Ronaldo as investor; read Aravind Srinivas' thanks note
Published on: Dec. 5, 2025, 4:52 p.m. | Source:
Times of India
Tech News News: Football legend Cristiano Ronaldo has invested in AI startup Perplexity AI, founded by India-origin entrepreneur Aravind Srinivas. Positioned as a riv
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