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...
10 Jun, 2026, 03.28 PM IST
EU orders Meta to open WhatsApp to rival AI chatbots for freeThe EU ordered Meta on Tuesday to give rival AI chatbots access to its WhatsApp platform for free within five working days as it carries ou...
09 Jun, 2026, 09.05 PM IST
EssilorLuxottica to start smart glasses production in Italy by early 2027EssilorLuxottica will begin manufacturing smart eyewear in Italy by early 2027. This move is part of a strategic initiative to position Ita...
09 Jun, 2026, 07.36 PM IST
WWDC 2026: Siri AI, Apple Intelligence, child safety tools and more — Biggest announcements from AppleApple has announced its biggest AI advancements at WWDC 2026. A completely redesigned Siri will understand context and perform actions acro...
09 Jun, 2026, 01.26 AM IST
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...
08 Jun, 2026, 09.55 PM IST
Big tech firms must stop young people circulating nude images, says UK PM StarmerUnder the new plans, companies like Apple and Google should build or activate technical solutions on smartphones and tablets to detect and...
08 Jun, 2026, 05.39 PM IST
Bitcoin drops toward $60K for first time since October 2024; crypto liquidations hit $1.77 billionBitcoin experienced a significant drop below $60,000, its lowest point since October 2024, following a surprise selloff by prominent corpor...
06 Jun, 2026, 03.52 PM IST
Ola Electric’s QIP boost; AMFI benches Stable MoneyHappy Friday! Ola Electric has raised fresh capital through a QIP. This and more in today's ETtech Morning Dispatch.
05 Jun, 2026, 06.52 AM IST
Bitcoin rebounds near $64,000 after crash to $61,500; $1.76 billion liquidated in 24 hoursBitcoin saw a rebound from its intraday low of $61,500 to $64,000 on Thursday. The crypto market experienced significant liquidations total...
04 Jun, 2026, 10.48 AM IST
Vanguard slashes Ola value; War chokes PCB supplyAmerican investor Vanguard has sharply cut the fair value of Ola's parent company. This and more in today's ETtech Top 5.
04 Jun, 2026, 09.11 AM IST
Meta lashes Australia's bid to make tech giants pay for newsTech giant Meta on Thursday attacked Australia's "grossly unfair" bid to make social media companies pay for news, saying it is vehemently ...
04 Jun, 2026, 07.16 AM IST
‘I'd choose smoking over social media for my kids’: Denmark PM Mette Frederiksen's controversial comment goes viral, sparks debateDanish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen sparked controversy comparing children's social media use to smoking. She later apologized, stating...
01 Jun, 2026, 02.50 PM IST
Meta plans AI pendant, 'wearables for work' in hardware boost: ReportThe Facebook and Instagram owner plans to significantly expand its selection of AI glasses and add a business-focused service called "Weara...
30 May, 2026, 07.11 AM IST
The world is becoming training data for AI, for which everyone is unprotectedPronto, a home services startup, is facing criticism for using body-camera footage from workers inside customers’ homes to train AI and rob...
29 May, 2026, 11.20 PM IST
IPL: BCCI bans smart sunglasses in PMOA, warns of action in case of violationThe BCCI's Anti-Corruption Unit has banned smart sunglasses for players and officials in the ongoing IPL. These devices possess advanced co...
29 May, 2026, 10.57 AM IST
Google unveils smart glasses, taking on MetaGoogle is re-entering the smart glasses market with new audio glasses featuring a microphone, camera, and speaker, allowing calls, music, p...
20 May, 2026, 08.33 AM IST
Google’s Android XR Glasses Put Gemini at the Center of Everyday Life, Taking on Meta’s Wearables PushGoogle is expanding its Android XR platform, developed with Samsung and Qualcomm, by placing Gemini at the center of new wearable glasses d...
20 May, 2026, 12.47 AM IST