Facebook accused of deceiving users in New Mexico as trial over privacy scandal wraps upJurors heard two weeks of evidence and must now decide whether Facebook violated the state's Unfair Practices Act and if so, how many times...
24 Sep, 2026, 07.46 AM IST
Meta launches camera-free AI glasses amid privacy pushbackMeta unveiled several new wearables powered by its artificial intelligence (AI) models on Wednesday, including an audio-only, camera-free v...
24 Sep, 2026, 07.42 AM IST
Chinese beauty product exporters are sitting pretty despite US trade disputeChinese-made wigs, hair extensions and artificial nails are seeing strong demand in the US, highlighting China's manufacturing strength eve...
23 Sep, 2026, 09.13 AM IST
Wall Street expects Meta's AI agent to shape into a new revenue engineMeta Platforms' new AI agent Muse is driving significant stock gains. The AI assistant offers a new revenue stream for the social media gia...
22 Sep, 2026, 08.07 PM IST
From smart glasses to AI pins, privacy fears challenge tech's next big betThe backlash against devices that can see, hear and respond to the world around them has been strongest against Meta's Ray-Bans, which made...
22 Sep, 2026, 04.07 PM IST
ContentLens launches AI platform to detect celebrity likeness misuseContentLens launched an AI platform to detect unauthorized celebrity identity misuse. This technology tracks faces and voices across social...
22 Sep, 2026, 01.58 PM IST
Amazon blocks Meta’s Muse AI agent from its retail siteMeta’s Muse, which was introduced earlier this month, is designed to help people carry out such common online tasks as shopping and booking...
22 Sep, 2026, 12.23 AM IST
Indian broadcasters seek immediate restoration of BARC ratingsIndian broadcasters have called for the immediate restoration of BARC television ratings, saying the prolonged suspension has affected adve...
21 Sep, 2026, 02.11 PM IST
ETSA 2026: Emergent shifting focus from AI software to business automation, says CEO Mukund JhaThe company is testing agents that can remain active in the background, monitor business metrics and help with tasks such as cash-flow anal...
21 Sep, 2026, 09.53 AM IST
Ashwini Vaishnaw on India’s chip push; Emergent's new AI betHappy Monday! The next set of investments under India’s semiconductor scheme are expected to begin in the next six months, IT minister Ashw...
21 Sep, 2026, 07.39 AM IST
Sebi to examine discount brokers’ concerns over new UPI MDRSebi is set to investigate the issues raised by discount brokers regarding new UPI charges that will impact large fund transfers starting O...
18 Sep, 2026, 06.05 AM IST
Massachusetts brothers started junk-removal business as teenagers with $4,000 pickup truck; it made $3.04 million in 2025 & now targets $5 million in revenue in 2026Massachusetts brothers Kirk and Jacob McKinney turned a $4,000 used pickup truck and a teenage side hustle into Junk Teens, a multimillion-...
17 Sep, 2026, 10.10 PM IST
BharatPe backs new UPI MDR framework, distances itself from former CEO Ashneer Grover’s criticismBharatPe supports the new UPI merchant transaction framework. The company clarified co-founder Ashneer Grover's views are his own. This new...
17 Sep, 2026, 04.32 PM IST
MDR could push small merchants, price-sensitive consumers back towards cash: GTRIEffective October 15, UPI payments to merchants (P2M) above Rs 2,000 will attract a 0.4 per cent MDR with an overall cap of Rs 300. Besides...
16 Sep, 2026, 08.01 PM IST
UPI MDR explained; AI leaders split on slowing downUPI’s new MDR framework will change how large merchant payments are charged. This and more in today’s ETtech Top 5.
16 Sep, 2026, 07.46 PM IST
Explainer -- India's UPI MDR shake-up: What changes and why it mattersIndia will soon introduce a merchant discount rate on UPI payments. This fee applies to transactions exceeding two thousand rupees with mer...
16 Sep, 2026, 06.35 PM IST
Meta launches subscriptions with enhanced AI featuresThe service, which has already hit 15 million subscriptions and trials during its phased introduction, aims to offer more than 50 features ...
15 Sep, 2026, 08.54 PM IST