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...
31 Mar, 2026, 10.34 PM IST
Companion Labs raises $2.5 million led by Peak XV's Surge programmeThe company said it will use the fresh capital to accelerate product development, strengthen its AI capabilities and refine its offering as...
26 Feb, 2026, 04.44 PM IST
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...
12 Jan, 2026, 09.26 AM IST
AI pendants back in vogue at tech show after early setbackPendants and brooches packed with artificial intelligence abounded at the Consumer Electronics show, using cameras and microphones to watch...
11 Jan, 2026, 04.43 PM IST
Edtech firm Uolo raises $7 millionUolo will direct the fresh funds towards expanding its partnerships with schools and enhancing its AI-driven learning tools. Uolo aims to d...
10 Dec, 2025, 06.00 AM IST
Robotics startup Miko raises $10.5 million from iHeartMedia, to integrate US firm’s audio content in devicesRobotics startup Miko has secured $10.5 million in funding from iHeartMedia, an American audio media company. This partnership will see iHe...
07 Nov, 2025, 02.01 PM IST
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...
07 Oct, 2025, 06.00 AM IST
Dream Job? Elon Musk's xAI offers up to $440,000 for engineers who can make anime girl avatarsxAI job opening: New job alert! Elon Musk's xAI is seeking full-stack engineers to develop interactive AI companions, specifically anime-st...
31 Jul, 2025, 01.00 AM IST
AI companions and humans, a toxic relationship: Scientists warn of emotional dependency risks.AI companions are evolving beyond simple tools, offering friendship and emotional support, but raising concerns about emotional dependency....
11 Jun, 2025, 11.36 AM IST
AI companions present risks for young users, US watchdog warnsAI companions powered by generative artificial intelligence present real risks and should be banned for minors, a leading US tech watchdog ...
30 Apr, 2025, 05.57 PM IST
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...
02 Apr, 2025, 12.16 PM IST
How senior care startups are harnessing AI for preventive healthcareAI is transforming preventive healthcare, especially for seniors, by predicting health issues before they arise. Startups like Khyaal, Prim...
29 Mar, 2025, 10.26 PM IST
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...
02 Dec, 2024, 06.54 PM IST
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...
02 Dec, 2024, 07.26 AM IST
Zoom beats estimates on strong product demand, announces share buybackThe video-conferencing provider's fourth-quarter results indicate Zoom's attempts to integrate AI into its products and diversify its portf...
27 Feb, 2024, 08.45 AM IST
Google CEO says its ChatGPT rival coming soon as a ‘companion’ to searchUsers will soon be able to use language models “as a companion to search,” Pichai said on a conference call following the internet search g...
03 Feb, 2023, 08.38 AM IST
Robotics startup Miko acquires 70% stake in Square Off, eyes $100 million revenue by next yearSneh Vaswani, Miko’s cofounder and chief executive officer (CEO), said the acquisition is a natural fit for two companies that share a pass...
05 Oct, 2022, 01.53 PM IST