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Source: Inc. ·
EntrepreneurshipBrands Are Crediting the Wrong Channel for Sales
The marketing channel driving the conversion rate may not be the one you think it is.
Source: Inc. ·
EntrepreneurshipAnthropic’s Dario and Daniela Amodei Tell Oprah Why They Stood Up to the Pentagon
The Anthropic co-founders shared the key decisions that prepared them to go toe-to-toe with the Department of Defense.
Source: Inc. ·
EntrepreneurshipWhy Gen Z is the Unexpected Lifeline for a Struggling Travel Industry
The U.S.-Iran war and other disruptive forces are undercutting expected 2026 travel sector growth, but changing tourism habits offer businesses ways to grow.
Source: Inc. ·
EntrepreneurshipWhy Corporate Greed Is Backfiring on Businesses in the AI Era, According to Science
New research finds that the compulsive drive for gains brings no benefit to society and poses long-term risks to human happiness and even organizational success.
Source: Your Story ·
StartupsFlipkart's 13-minute delivery really impressive: Walmart Inc President and CEO
Walmart CEO John Furner hailed Flipkart’s 13-minute deliveries as “really impressive”, spotlighting the rapid growth of Flipkart Minutes and its contribution to Walmart Internatio…
Source: Your Story ·
StartupsWhy Giving Up Too Early Can Cost You Success
Thomas A. Edison said, Many of lifes failures are people who did not realize how close they were to success when they gave up. The idea is timely
Source: Your Story ·
StartupsInfo Edge’s investments power profit surge as core recruitment business holds firm
A surge in fair-value gains from startup investments powered Info Edge’s FY26 earnings, even as Naukri continued to anchor growth and 99acres sharply narrowed losses amid a whistl…
Source: Your Story ·
StartupsCreating a new generation of artisan entrepreneurs; Info Edge Q4 revenue up 16%
Founded by Nivedita Rai and Sourodip Ghosh, Karghewale is helping artisans move beyond low-paid wage work by building their own creative enterprises; Info Edge reported a sharp ju…
Source: Your Story ·
StartupsCreative collisions: Ironhill stout beer meets SMOOR dark chocolate
In this photo essay, we feature the popular Ironhill microbrewery on Bengaluru’s Outer Ring Road, and insights from one of its unusual innovations with SMOOR.
Source: Your Story ·
StartupsSolar, retrofits, and a record year: Inside IndiQube's green bet
IndiQube closed FY26 with Rs 1,469 crore in revenue and a 145% jump in profit. But Co-founder & CEO Rishi Das says the more durable story is the one playing out on the rooftops, i…
Source: Your Story ·
StartupsOla Electric eyes FY27 turnaround on surging demand, cost reset and margin gains
Speaking at the company's Q4 and FY26 earnings conference call, Founder and CEO Bhavish Aggarwal said Ola had used the past few quarters to fix execution issues and strengthen the…
Source: Your Story ·
StartupsStartup news and updates: daily roundup (May 22, 2026)
YourStory presents the daily news roundup from the Indian startup ecosystem and beyond. Here's the roundup for Friday, May 22, 2026.
Source: Your Story ·
StartupsCan Astrotalk build the Amazon of spiritual commerce?
The astrology startup that built a profitable consultations business is now pushing into ecommerce, gemstones, and offline stores, as it bets on spirituality becoming India's next…
Source: Your Story ·
Startups[Weekly funding roundup May 16-22] VC inflow crosses $124M this week as fintech leads revival
Fintech startup Scapia’s $63 million raise powered a broader recovery in venture activity, though most capital continued flowing to a handful of late-stage companies.
Source: Your Story ·
StartupsWhy VGU has become a launchpad for Rajasthan’s student entrepreneurs
By combining mentorship, institutional support, funding access, and government partnerships, VGU is helping student founders move from ideas to funded ventures without leaving Raj…
Source: Your Story ·
StartupsAI for Good Hackathon: How APJ innovators showcased real-world impact with Snowflake and AI
How the hackathon winners across APAC used Snowflake and AI to tackle real-world challenges in education, inventory management and more
Source: Your Story ·
StartupsHow the future of sustainable agriculture is being shaped in small farms of Marathwada
On small farms in Marathwada, women farmers are redefining what sustainable agriculture looks like through Bayer’s Food Value Chain partnership. With digital tools, climate-smart …
Source: Your Story ·
StartupsWhy mChek failed before UPI took over India
In this episode of the Prime Venture Partners Podcast, Shripati Acharya speaks with Sanjay Swamy, former CEO of mChek and Managing Partner at Prime Venture Partners, about one of …
Source: IEEE Spectrum ·
EngineeringDevelopers: Get Your Medical Mobile App Verified By IEEE
Patients who use mobile applications to manage medical conditions including depression and chronic pain might assume the apps have been evaluated by regulatory agencies to be safe…
Source: Wired ·
Tech & StartupsThe Gulf’s AI Boom Has an Undersea Cable Problem
Hyperscalers are pushing the Gulf to rethink internet infrastructure as AI raises the stakes of cable disruptions.
Source: Wired ·
Tech & StartupsFinally, a Great Free Radio App for Windows
Tune into live broadcasts from your Windows desktop with Trdo, a free and open-source application.
Source: Wired ·
Tech & StartupsRazer Viper V4 Pro Review: Iterative Update Packs Big Performance
Small, iterative improvements bring serious performance gains to Razer’s Viper V4 Pro.
Source: Wired ·
Tech & StartupsValve Steam Controller Review (2026): Wait for the Steam Machine
Without the context of Valve’s Steam Machine (which is still MIA), this controller can’t fully dazzle players yet.
Source: Wired ·
Tech & StartupsAll the Fancy Measuring Devices Used in Science Rely on Two Stone-Age Techniques
The many methods we use to gather data ultimately boil down to either counting or comparing.
Source: Wired ·
Tech & StartupsBest Vacuum Cleaner (2026): Cordless Vacuums, Robot Vacuums, Dysons
Looking for all our top recommended vacuums? Here are our favorites in every style we’ve tested, from stick vacs to robot vacuums.
Source: Wired ·
Tech & StartupsSamsung Movingstyle M7 Review: A Screen on Wheels
Made for those who hate having a TV in the home, Samsung’s Movingstyle monitor-on-wheels brings the entertainment when you need it and hides away in a closet when you don’t.
Source: Wired ·
Tech & StartupsEven If You Hate AI, You Will Use Google AI Search
The search giant’s AI-crafted answers are so convenient, you’ll be sucked in—to the detriment of the web and the artists and thinkers behind it.
Source: Wired ·
Tech & StartupsRouters vs. Modems: What You Need to Get Online
Your modem and router are the dynamic duo you need to get online, so long as you don't mistake one for the other.
Source: Wired ·
Tech & StartupsMemorial Day 2026 Grill and Griddle Deals: Weber, Traeger, Recteq
Some of WIRED's favorite griddles, grills, and pellet smokers are as much as $250 off for Memorial Day weekend.
Source: Wired ·
Tech & StartupsShein Buying Everlane Actually Makes Perfect Sense
The acquisition struck many people as a bizarre mismatch, but it's really a sign of where Chinese ecommerce giants are already going.
Source: TechCrunch ·
Tech & StartupsAudio-generation app Huxe, founded by former NotebookLM developers, shuts down
Huxe said that it has pulled its app from App Store and Play Store, and that it will stop working later this month.
Source: TechCrunch ·
Tech & StartupsSmart ring maker Oura files to go public
The Finnish company said in September that it has sold 5.5 million smart rings to date.
Source: TechCrunch ·
Tech & StartupsMeta quietly launches a new Reddit-like app called Forum
The company describes the app as a "dedicated space built for deeper discussions, real answers and communities you care about."
Source: TechCrunch ·
Tech & StartupsSpaceX files to go public, and the math requires a little faith
The SpaceX S-1 is finally here, and the story it tells goes way further than rockets. The filing runs to 36 pages of risk factors alone, and the numbers inside match the…
Source: TechCrunch ·
Tech & StartupsTrump Mobile confirms it exposed customers’ personal data, including phone numbers and home addresses
President Trump’s branded cell phone maker and cell provider said the exposure was linked to a third-party platform and was evaluating whether it needs to notify customers.
Source: TechCrunch ·
Tech & StartupsWe tried Google’s AI glasses and they’re almost there
Google demoed prototype Android XR glasses that overlay Gemini-powered translation, navigation, and other information directly into your field of view.
Source: TechCrunch ·
Tech & StartupsYou can no longer Google the word ‘disregard’
After Google Search's AI update, the word "disregard" now effectively breaks the search interface.
Source: TechCrunch ·
Tech & StartupsSpotify’s AI bet: more of everything, less of what you want
Spotify has released a bunch of AI-powered tools that nudge users to create more content. It can be a bit much.
Source: TechCrunch ·
Tech & StartupsApple says Epic lawsuit shouldn’t reshape App Store rules for all developers
Apple is asking the Supreme Court to narrow the App Store injunction won by Epic Games and overturn the court’s contempt ruling over external payment fees.
Source: TechCrunch ·
Tech & StartupsKash Patel’s clothing brand website shut down after reports it was hacked
According to users on X, the website was hijacked by hackers in an attempt to trick visitors into installing malware.
Source: TechCrunch ·
Tech & StartupsHow VCs and founders use inflated ‘ARR’ to crown AI startups
Some AI startups are stretching traditional revenue metrics when talking about progress publicly. And their investors are fully aware.
Source: TechCrunch ·
Tech & StartupsGoogle goes for the glitter with disco-ball icons: ‘Are y’all sure you still want this?’
You can now disco ball-ify your entire Pixel home screen, says Google.
Source: TechCrunch ·
Tech & StartupsBlue Origin cleared to fly New Glenn mega-rocket after April mishap
Jeff Bezos' rocket company confirmed an engine failure led to the loss of an AST SpaceMobile satellite last month, but offered little detail.
Source: TechCrunch ·
Tech & StartupsSpaceX launches Starship V3 for the first time, but loses booster on return
The company had a mostly successful first launch of its upgraded Starship V3, which it needs to power its many ambitious goals in the years to come.
Source: TechCrunch ·
Tech & StartupsAI is being used to resurrect the voices of dead pilots
People used AI on a spectrogram image of cockpit recordings to reconstruct them, forcing the NTSB to temporarily block access to its docket system.
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