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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...- Silicon Valley's AI millionaires are paying up to $23,000 per hour for escorts who can talk GPUs, crypto and the futureThe AI boom is fueling a new luxury service where escorts, dubbed 'nerd-first,' command high rates by offering intellectual companionship a...
- 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 ...
- 'Skeleton Knight in Another World' Season 2 sets July 4 premiere date, unveils new trailer and returning castFans of Skeleton Knight in Another World can mark their calendars. The anime's second season will premiere on July 4, 2026. This follows th...
- 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...
- The rise of AI agents: Google’s secret project Remy goes beyond chatSynopsis: Google is internally testing Remy, a new always-on AI agent designed as a proactive 24/7 personal assistant. Unlike traditional c...
- 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.
- Apple at 50: Beyond the iPhone, a new growth playbook takes shapeApple's making a big move, shifting gears to become a major player in AI and services. This isn't just a tweak; it's crucial for their futu...
- 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...
- Australia says it may go after app stores, search engines in AI age crackdownAustralia in December became the first country to ban social media for teenagers, citing mental health concerns, prompting an outpouring of...
- Omnipresent humanoid robots, AI innovations at CES 2026 preview world of futureCES 2026, the most powerful tech event in the world, presented by the Consumer Technology Association (CTA), was held across multiple spraw...
- 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,...
- 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...
- These tips from experts can help your teenager navigate AI companionsAs technology evolves, a growing number of teenagers are finding solace in chatbots, viewing them as reliable companions. While these AI en...
- 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...
- Banks boost fraud checks; AI & relationship appsHappy Monday! Banks intensify checks to tackle rising employee-linked fraud and financial scams. This and more in today’s ETtech Morning Di...
- 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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