Startups
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Xreal, Google’s smartglasses partner, thinks it has finally mastered this notoriously tricky industry
Xreal, a partner of Google in smartglasses development, has announced it believes it has overcome major challenges in the smartglasses industry, according to techcrunch.com.
25 May, 01:14 am IST - STARTUPSSTARTUPS · 2 min
TechCrunch Mobility: Robotaxi reality check
Robotaxi companies have faced significant challenges in scaling their services, with many struggling to meet initial deployment targets, according to TechCrunch.
24 May, 11:15 pm IST - STARTUPSSTARTUPS · 2 min
Can India’s Ride-Hailing Economy Survive The Fuel Shock?
India’s ride-hailing sector is facing mounting pressure from rising fuel costs amid the ongoing US-Iran conflict, which has triggered a prolonged crude oil crisis, according to inc42.com.
24 May, 11:15 pm IST - STARTUPSSTARTUPS · 2 min
6 kitchen gadgets that make adulting feel easier
Kitchen gadget maker OXO has launched a new smart kitchen scale that syncs with a mobile app to simplify meal prep, according to techcrunch.com.
24 May, 11:14 pm IST - STARTUPSSTARTUPS · 2 min
I tried Amazon’s Bee wearable and am both intrigued and slightly creeped out
Amazon has launched its Bee wearable, a device designed to track users’ health and environmental data, marking the company’s entry into the personal health tech space, according to techcrunch.com.
24 May, 09:14 pm IST - STARTUPSSTARTUPS · 1 min
The Dreamie alarm clock got me to stop using my phone in bed
The Dreamie alarm clock has helped users reduce their phone usage in bed, according to a recent review by TechCrunch.
24 May, 07:14 pm IST - STARTUPSSTARTUPS · 2 min
As smartwatch fears fade, Ethos expands deeper into luxury watches
Ethos Ltd is expanding its presence in the luxury watch market as analogue watches regain popularity, overcoming earlier concerns about smartwatches.
24 May, 03:02 pm IST - STARTUPSSTARTUPS · 2 min
OpenAI will pay ₹3.7 crore to worry about a problem that may not exist yet. The job? Stop AI from building itself
OpenAI has announced a new job opening for a researcher focused on preventing artificial intelligence from autonomously enhancing itself, offering a salary…
24 May, 09:52 am IST - STARTUPSSTARTUPS · 2 min
India Must Build Its Space Tech Companies The Way NASA Built SpaceX
SpaceX’s rise to a potential $1.5 trillion IPO this year highlights the critical role of government contracts in scaling space tech startups, according to inc42.com.
24 May, 07:52 am IST - STARTUPSSTARTUPS · 2 min
Japan’s Akazawa Says He Spoke Briefly With China Commerce Minister
Japanese Trade Minister Ryosei Akazawa and Chinese Commerce Minister Wang Wentao held a brief conversation on Friday, marking the first ministerial-level i…
24 May, 07:52 am IST - STARTUPSSTARTUPS · 2 min
SolarSquare in talks to raise up to $60M as India’s rooftop solar market draws major VC interest
SolarSquare is in advanced talks to raise up to $60 million in a new funding round, reflecting growing venture capital interest in India’s rooftop solar market, according to techcrunch.com.
24 May, 01:52 am IST - STARTUPSSTARTUPS · 2 min
Ferrari is using IBM’s AI to create F1 superfans
Ferrari has partnered with IBM to leverage its artificial intelligence technology to enhance the experience of Formula 1 fans, aiming to create dedicated superfans.
23 May, 09:13 pm IST - STARTUPSSTARTUPS · 2 min
Nuclear startup Deep Fission says it’s going public, again, and I have questions
Nuclear startup Deep Fission has announced plans to go public again, aiming to raise capital to advance its nuclear technology development, according to techcrunch.com.
23 May, 09:13 pm IST - STARTUPSSTARTUPS · 2 min
Elon Musk has given up on solar power (on Earth)
Elon Musk has decided to abandon his efforts in solar power on Earth, shifting focus away from terrestrial solar energy projects, according to techcrunch.com.
23 May, 07:44 pm IST - STARTUPSSTARTUPS · 1 min
Manufacturing Startups To Watch: 5 Startups That Caught Our Eye In May
India’s manufacturing ecosystem is gaining momentum with a focus on deeptech, automation, and self-reliance, supported by government schemes and rising private investment, according to inc42.com.
23 May, 06:09 pm IST - STARTUPSSTARTUPS · 2 min
New-Age Tech Stocks See Mixed Week; Kissht, Honasa Among Top Gainers
New-age tech stocks showed a mixed performance this week amid the ongoing Q4 earnings season and geopolitical tensions, with 31 out of 57 stocks under Inc42’s coverage gaining while 26 declined.
23 May, 06:09 pm IST - STARTUPSSTARTUPS · 2 min
Seven ways AI is making 2025 tech layoffs different from Silicon Valley’s earlier job cuts
The 2025 wave of tech layoffs is distinct from the earlier cuts in Silicon Valley during 2022 and 2023, primarily driven by artificial intelligence (AI) ad…
23 May, 02:57 pm IST - STARTUPSSTARTUPS · 2 min
Can Cashfree’s SME And Cross-Border Bets Solve Its Profitability Puzzle?
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has issued payment aggregator (PA) and payment gateway (PG) licenses to over 55 companies, including major players like Pho…
23 May, 02:57 pm IST - STARTUPSSTARTUPS · 2 min
Why Forward Deployed Engineers Are Becoming AI’s Hottest Jobs
Forward-deployed engineers (FDEs) have emerged as one of the hottest roles in the AI sector, driven by enterprises’ increasing efforts to deploy AI agents…
23 May, 02:57 pm IST - STARTUPSSTARTUPS · 2 min
From Scapia To Mythik— Indian Startups Raised $92 Mn This Week
Indian startups raised $92.2 million this week, marking a 70% decline from the previous week's $303 million, according to inc42.com.
23 May, 10:57 am IST