Microdramas boom in a shrinking Hollywood as studios chase a TikTok audienceMicrodramas are reshaping the Hollywood landscape by delivering concise, captivating episodes that resonate with audiences. This innovative...
18 Aug, 2026, 04.02 PM IST
Wispr Flow raises $280 million at $2 billion valuation, Peak XV joins new roundSan Francisco-based voice AI startup Wispr Flow has raised $280 million at a $2 billion valuation, nearly tripling its valuation from its p...
17 Aug, 2026, 10.18 PM IST
‘Can’t take another loan’: Indian student hit by Canada work permit rejectionIndian student Samir Garhwal says he is facing financial uncertainty after completing his course in Canada and being denied a post-graduati...
17 Aug, 2026, 07.21 PM IST
Dubai launches first accredited Bachelor of Music programme with AI focus; course to begin in SeptemberDubai is set to offer its first accredited Bachelor of Music programme starting September 2026. This new course focuses on contemporary and...
17 Aug, 2026, 05.52 PM IST
Mahindra launches BE 6 SPORTEQ with BaaS, new three-screen cockpit: Check price and more featuresMahindra has launched the BE 6 SPORTEQ with a new three-screen cockpit, Google Gemini-powered TEQ_Talk, six TEQ Suites and added performanc...
17 Aug, 2026, 05.14 PM IST
- India's split-personality trade policy needs a reset
India is actively chasing bilateral trade agreements with vigor and determination. However, its approach to multilateral trade is character...
14 Aug, 2026, 11.24 PM IST
Bill Ackman adds Netflix, Visa & Mastercard in biggest portfolio shake-up in yearsInvestor Bill Ackman has disclosed significant portfolio changes, adding Netflix and other companies. His funds acquired stakes in Alcon, I...
13 Aug, 2026, 10.00 PM IST
Spotify to slap 'AI Persona' badges on AI-generated artist profilesListeners have expressed concerns about artist profiles that appear human but instead represent AI-generated personas, the media streamin...
12 Aug, 2026, 08.40 PM IST
Amid Air India pilot marijuana row, singer Kunal Ganjawala reveals how his forefathers started weed cultivation for medicinal purposes during British ruleKunal Ganjawala, the well-known singer, has shed light on the interesting legacy behind his surname, which relates to his family's historic...
12 Aug, 2026, 02.13 PM IST
Instagram, YouTube music use could be costing India’s music industry Rs 350 crore a yearIndian music labels face over Rs 350 crore annual sync revenue loss. Unlicensed music use on social media platforms causes this significant...
12 Aug, 2026, 12.16 PM IST
Spotify to launch badge identifying AI musicStreaming giant Spotify said Tuesday it would launch a new "AI Persona" badge in mid-September clearly identifying content producers that a...
11 Aug, 2026, 08.17 PM IST
Ola Electric's PLI woes; Paytm rides MDR hopesOla Electric’s auditor has raised a red flag in the company’s Q1 results. This and more in today’s ETtech's Top 5.
10 Aug, 2026, 07.52 PM IST
Play that funky AI-generated musicThe music industry is currently confronting a significant challenge due to the rise of AI-generated music, which is increasingly infiltrati...
08 Aug, 2026, 12.34 AM IST
Spotify Premium users in India now get travel, shopping discounts and exclusive music eventsSpotify Premium subscribers in India now receive exclusive lifestyle benefits. These rewards include discounts from popular brands like Mak...
05 Aug, 2026, 02.48 PM IST
Spotify's higher spending on marketing, AI features to hit profitSpotify anticipates that increased marketing and development expenditures will adversely affect profits in the current quarter. The platfor...
04 Aug, 2026, 09.23 PM IST
Spotify forecasts weak profit as user growth slows in North America, EuropeSpotify anticipates lower third-quarter profit, missing Wall Street expectations. Slowing user growth in key regions impacts the streaming ...
04 Aug, 2026, 04.41 PM IST
At colleges, the AI boom means everyone wants to dabble in computer scienceBut the senior at Virginia Commonwealth University began to see it differently as she looked into graduate psychology programs that explore...
03 Aug, 2026, 09.49 AM IST