Tech & Startups
23 WIRED-Approved Gifts for Frequent Travelers (2026)
Wired · Global
For the frequent flier who treats the Delta Sky Club like their second home.
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Startups
Freshworks appoints Ryan Manning as chief product and technology officer
Your Story · India
Manning, who will report to CEO Dennis Woodside, is tasked with the responsibility of unifying product and technology roles at Freshworks.
Geopolitics
Google makes Gemini Spark AI agent available to Hongkongers as it lowers geofences
South China Morning Post – World · China
Google on Wednesday launched its artificial intelligence agent Gemini Spark in the Hong Kong market, giving local users direct access to a smart assistant to m…
Geopolitics
France: DJ Kavinsky found dead at Paris home
Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe
The star of the French electro scene, whose real name was Vincent Belorgey, was best known for his 2010 single Nightcall which he performed at the closing cere…
Startups
5 Books that feel like deep conversations with a friend
Your Story · India
Discover five books that feel like heartfelt conversations with a trusted friend, offering wisdom, comfort, perspective, and clarity.
Geopolitics
Malaysia clamps down on social media-fuelled hiking risks
South China Morning Post – World · China
Malaysia is tightening controls on high-risk hiking routes after officials linked a growing rescue burden to poor preparation, unauthorised trails and social m…
Geopolitics
'No abnormality found in fuel control switch': Govt on Air India Boeing 787 crash
Times of India – World · India
- Priyanshi Rastogi is a journalist at The Times of India, covering national, international, and business news. - She focuses on political events, in-depth e…
Geopolitics
Infantino and FIFA want to sell off stakes in the World Cup: What we know
Al Jazeera – News · Middle East
How the proposed FIFA Forward Enterprise has drawn criticism, including from UEFA and new United Kingdom Prime Minister.
Geopolitics
‘Iran attacks now to send message as US assets build up in Israel’
Al Jazeera – News · Middle East
‘Iran attacks now to send message as US assets build up in Israel’
Geopolitics
How new US immigration bill could ease Green Card path for Indian H-1B visa holders
Times of India – World · India
- TOI World Desk's team of journalists and writers covers global events with dedication. - Committed to accuracy, depth, and timely news delivery. - Provid…
Geopolitics
Japan: Hospitals struggle after deadly Kumamoto earthquake
Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe
Rescuers are searching for survivors after a magnitude 7.1 earthquake struck southern Japan, killing over a dozen people and causing widespread damage. DW has …
Geopolitics
Germany: How effective are exit programs for Islamists?
Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe
Germany has set up many programs to help individuals break away from the radical Islamist scene. Following the Islamist terror attack on Berlin's Pride event, …
Geopolitics
80% of mainland Chinese firms eye Hong Kong as launch pad for Asean expansion
South China Morning Post – World · China
More than 90 per cent of mainland Chinese enterprises plan to expand overseas within the next two years, with over 80 per cent aiming to use Hong Kong as their…
Geopolitics
‘Made in India’ phones go global: Smartphone exports jump 165 times to Rs 2.59 lakh crore
Times of India – World · India
India's electronics manufacturing sector has seen substantial growth over the past decade. Mobile phone exports have increased significantly, reaching approxim…
Geopolitics
'I thought I would die': Survivors describe shock and horror of powerful Japan earthquake
BBC News – World · Europe
Rescue operations are ongoing following the 6.8-magnitude quake, as survivors wrestle with the shock.
Geopolitics
Inside America’s US$1.5 billion play for Southeast Asian energy
South China Morning Post – World · China
The United States is pitching billions of dollars in investment to become Southeast Asia’s energy partner of choice, offering gas, grid technology and nuclear …
Geopolitics
US schools are struggling to keep the yellow bus running amid shortages and cuts
The Guardian – World · Europe
Districts are reducing routes and exploring new ways to get students to class as transportation costs climbEducation officials across the United States are inc…
Geopolitics
The CXMT shock: how China’s viable alternatives punch Nvidia, Micron, SK Hynix shares
South China Morning Post – World · China
China’s increasing clout in the global semiconductor supply chain is accelerating the unravelling of the artificial-intelligence trade, as expectations grow th…
Geopolitics
China’s drone-farming boom eyes emerging markets as agriculture automation spreads
South China Morning Post – World · China
To offset an ageing agricultural workforce and boost sustainable yields, China is aggressively accelerating the adoption of farm drones – a trend that analysts…
Engineering
AI Hyper-Scaling Digital Inequality
IEEE Spectrum · Global
Artificial intelligence is rapidly becoming part of everyday infrastructure–in some places. It helps write emails and software code, filters job applications, …
Entrepreneurship
She Wanted to Teach Kids History. Her Idea Became a $700 Million Business
Inc. · Global
Pleasant Rowland started American Girl with an educational mission, not a toy-industry playbook. Decades later, the company remains one of the most successful …
Entrepreneurship
This Startup Bought More Than 60 Food Distributors. Now Investors Will Decide If It Is Worth $4.5 Billion
Inc. · Global
The food-tech company last raised $50 million in February. Its IPO will test whether years of acquisitions produced stronger margins—or more debt and complexit…
Tech & Startups
Mac Mini Availability: Long Waits and Higher Prices
Wired · Global
Thanks to the surge in local AI processing and the ongoing memory shortage, it’s incredibly difficult to buy a Mac Mini.
Tech & Startups
As AI content floods the internet, Pangram raises $9M to detect it
TechCrunch · US
Pangram has raised $9 million to scale its AI detection software. The startup has also released a new AI text detection model, Pangram 4, and an AI image detec…
Geopolitics
Ordered WeCool earbuds, received BoAt instead: commission orders Rs 8K compensation
Times of India – World · India
A Kerala consumer commission ordered an e-commerce platform to refund a customer. The platform delivered incorrect wireless earbuds and ignored repeated custom…
Geopolitics
Shubman Gill dethrones Daryl Mitchell, reclaims ODI No. 1 ranking after six months
Times of India – World · India
Shubman Gill has reclaimed the world number one ODI batting ranking spot. Daryl Mitchell of New Zealand slips to second place after missing recent matches. Vir…
Geopolitics
Married couple deported by ICE killed in Guatemala
Al Jazeera – News · Middle East
Nixon Giovanni Paz, deported by ICE last year was bound and shot dead alongside his wife in Guatemala.
Geopolitics
A Movie Night in Cuba’s Blackout
The New York Times – World · US
Amid the energy crisis caused by the Trump administration’s oil blockade of Cuba, our correspondent Jack Nicas visits a children’s movie night in a Havana neig…
Tech & Startups
Apple Upgrade Isn’t the Best Way to Buy an iPhone
Wired · Global
With Apple Upgrade, the company is making it easier to pay for its products in monthly installments. Critics call it the “financialization of the affordability…
Geopolitics
Payday winners: India’s salary hikes projected at 8.6%-10.2%; who gets the most?
Times of India – World · India
Professionals in electric vehicles, fintech, healthcare, and engineering can expect brighter salary outlooks. Fast-growing sectors and technical roles will li…
Geopolitics
Germany news: BMW to cut up to 8,000 jobs
Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe
The auto giant BMW has become the latest German car company to announce major job cuts, projected to shed 8,000 by the end of 2027. Meanwhile, new ministers ha…
Geopolitics
E20 petrol and vehicle mileage: What Nitin Gadkari said amid growing concerns
Times of India – World · India
- TOI News Desk operates 24/7 to deliver real-time, comprehensive news globally. - Journalists prioritize accuracy, verifying and presenting breaking news an…
Geopolitics
French DJ and electronic musician Kavinsky dies aged 50
BBC News – World · Europe
He had a hit with Nightfall, which featured on the Drive soundtrack and at the Paris 2024 Olympics.
Geopolitics
Estate residents question why Typhoon Noul uprooted so many trees
South China Morning Post – World · China
The uprooting of numerous trees across Hong Kong during Typhoon Noul last weekend has sparked safety concerns among residents, with an expert warning that rest…
Entrepreneurship
First Came the DEI Backlash. Now Brands Are Facing an AI Transparency Wave
Inc. · Global
The political and cultural battles around AI are creating a new expectation: Tell consumers exactly how AI is being used. These five strategies can help compan…
Tech & Startups
More Typos, Fewer Em Dashes: Writers Are Creating an Anti-AI ‘Literary Counterculture’
Wired · Global
Novelists, journalists, and power LinkedIn posters are embracing first-person narratives and idiosyncrasies to avoid being mistaken for chat bots.
Tech & Startups
Best Ethernet Switches: Fast, Reliable, and Secure
Wired · Global
If your router is short on ports, you can add more with one of the best Ethernet switches. These are my top picks from what I’ve tested.
Geopolitics
'Citizens have right to demand answers': CJP responds to Delhi Police notice to X
Times of India – World · India
- TOI News Desk is a dedicated team of journalists working 24/7 to deliver global news and updates. - Committed to excellence, they provide breaking news, an…
Geopolitics
MEA goes the meme way to reinforce India’s position on J&K, Ladakh
Times of India – World · India
- India's Ministry of External Affairs uses a viral meme to counter misinformation about Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh. - The initiative asserts these regions…
Geopolitics
Death toll rises to 18 as rescuers comb through quake rubble in southwestern Japan
The Hindu – World · India
The magnitude 7.1 earthquake that hit a day earlier in the Kumamoto area on the southern main island of Kyushu also left at least 62 people injured
Geopolitics
Russia charges Telegram founder Durov with facilitating terrorism
BBC News – World · Europe
The FSB claims the messenger app, created by Pavel Durov, has failed to remove accounts and channels used for recruitment by Ukraine's secret service.
Geopolitics
EU crisis chief urges tougher climate action amid France, Spain wildfires
Al Jazeera – News · Middle East
Hadja Lahbib calls for existing plans to be accelerated and more investment as an ominous heatwave threatens.
Geopolitics
French wildfires threaten M51 nuclear missile sites, Rafale assembly line
Times of India – World · India
Wildfires are raging in southwestern France, posing a significant threat to essential defense and aerospace facilities. The flames are alarmingly close to area…
Geopolitics
Indian Embassy monitors ship carrying 13 Indians amid Ukraine drone attacks
Indian Express – World · India
- Indian Embassy in Ukraine monitors MV AMIR1, carrying 13 Indian seafarers, under drone and missile attack threats near Black Sea. - MV AGN Ragnar attack le…
Startups
D-Propulse is building a jet engine with no moving parts for supersonic and hypersonic flight
Your Story · India
The Delhi startup, incubated at IIT Madras, is developing an engine that burns fuel through continuous detonation instead of a steady flame.
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