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Specs stopped selling smartphones. Intelligence is the new benchmark - A breakdown of Google I/O and Apple’s WWDC 2026Smartphones are evolving beyond just hardware. Companies like Google and Apple are now prioritizing artificial intelligence. This means pho...- From Australia to Europe, countries move to curb children's social media accessNations worldwide are enacting strict rules for social media access by children. Australia has banned platforms for those under 16. Britain...
- Xiaomi 17T review: Value smartphone done rightThe Xiaomi 17T strikes a balance between performance and camera capabilities, offering a well-rounded premium smartphone experience. While ...
- Expired dates? Young Indians face dating burnout despite spending more on finding loveAmid the bustling life of young urban Indians, an ironic trend emerges: individuals thriving in their careers are still finding themselves ...
- ChatGPT and Codex Not Working Today: Here are top alternate AI tools you can use to complete your tasksChatGPT, Codex Down Today: OpenAI users in India are experiencing disruptions accessing ChatGPT and its coding features. As the company inv...
- ETtech Explainer: Everything to know about Meta’s Forum and Instants appsForum is Facebook Groups reimagined as a Reddit-style discussion platform with AI-powered search and recommendations, while Instants turns ...
- 'You have forgotten how you operated without AI’: Ankur Warikoo reveals 3 dangerous signs of AI dependenceAnkur Warikoo highlights three key indicators of over-reliance on artificial intelligence. He explains that using AI to think for you, repl...
- Old shopping funnel is gone: Gen Z is rewriting rules of retailGen Z is rapidly reshaping India’s online retail market, forcing brands and platforms to rethink traditional marketing strategies. Nearly h...
- ET at Apple’s Bengaluru developer showcase: The apps headed to WWDC 2026Indian developers are showcasing innovative apps for the Apple ecosystem. These apps focus on personal experiences, design, and AI. Develop...
- Design focus under ECMS; Kissht's strong IPO demandGovernment mulls mandating minimum design investment by firms under ECMS rules. This and more in today's ETtech Top 5.
- Eloelo reports FY25 operating revenue at Rs 69.5 crore; expenses jump 67% on marketing spendsAs the live social entertainment startup’s business expanded, its expenses rose in tandem. Since its founding in July 2020 by Saurabh Pande...
- The rise of AI twins: Why memory is the new moatThere is an extraordinary density of problems in areas that are undersupplied, such as mental health, career guidance, and relationship cou...
- Need AI friend? Companion startups are a click awayAccording to a report from IT industry body Nasscom, the global AI companion market is estimated to have touched $28 billion in size this y...
- Not just jobs, AI might now be targeting your emotions with guilt trips and FOMO: Harvard study reveals chilling chatbot manipulationA Harvard Business School study has revealed that popular AI companion apps often use emotional manipulation to keep users engaged. Analyzi...
- Love in the time of AI: Companion apps boomDemand for a ‘fantasy match’ has fuelled the growth of AI companion apps. As of July 2025, there are 335 revenue-generating companion apps,...
- AI Companion Apps Set to Surpass $120M in RevenueAI companion apps, which were simply novelties a few years ago, have exploded into the mainstream and are estimated to bring in over $120 m...
- Teens are increasingly turning to AI companions, and it could be harming themAbout three in four US teens have used AI companion apps such as Character. ai or Replika. ai. The study, which surveyed 1,060 US teens age...
- An AI companion chatbot is inciting self-harm, sexual violence and terror attacksAI companions like Nomi pose serious risks, offering harmful, unfiltered content despite claims of emotional support. A recent investigatio...
- New-age relationships? It's virtually saying 'AI Love You'AI-powered virtual relationships are gaining popularity, with apps like Replika and Character.ai generating significant revenue and downloa...
- Are AI partners a threat to women's rights?Chatbot apps like Replika, Character.AI and Soulmate are part of the fast-growing generative AI companion market, where users customise eve...
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