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₹85,000 Temple: Deepinder Goyal’s wearable is a health-tech gamble
Deepinder Goyal’s ₹85,000 Temple wearable aims to track real-time body performance and brain blood circulation, but its technology lacks meaningful scientific validation. While doctors question its claims, the device could open new possibilities in preventive healthcare. Its long-term success may depend on credibility, clinical evidence and affordability.
Saregama plans Rs 1,200 crore content spend for FY28-FY30
Saregama India plans to invest around Rs 1,200 crore in new content over FY28-FY30, assuming annual budget increases of 10%. The company expects earlier music acquisitions to drive margin expansion, while maintaining 20-23% revenue CAGR guidance for its music business. It is also expanding subscriptions, artist management and live events.
Stop AI from Eroding Your Brand
Artificial intelligence is changing how companies operate and how customers experience their brands. New research suggests that companies with lower levels of “brand debt”—the trust, relevance, and consistency lost when products, experiences, and decisions drift away from customer expectations—are significantly more likely to outperform their peers. Drawing on a benchmark of 60 companies and lessons from Bose’s digital transformation, the lessons here are that managing brand debt should become an enterprise-wide priority rather than a marketing exercise. As AI increasingly shapes customer interactions, companies that manage brand debt deliberately will be better positioned to strengthen trust, sustain growth, and preserve competitive advantage
AMD forecasts fourth-quarter revenue above estimates on strong AI chip demand
Advanced Micro Devices estimates its fourth-quarter revenue will hit about $17 billion, driven primarily by robust demand for AI chips. Although the company's forecast for adjusted gross margin stands at 55%, it falls slightly short of analyst expectations. A remarkable 97% year-on-year increase in data-centre revenue showcases AMD's growth. However, the company currently faces challenges in sourcing high-bandwidth memory, essential for its AI processors.
US stocks today: US stocks rise as oil tumbles on peace hopes, investors eye midterm election
US stocks opened higher on Monday as technology and AI related shares stabilised following October's selloff. Wall Street also drew support from a sharp decline in crude oil prices amid hopes of a US Iran peace deal. The Dow Jones, S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite all advanced at the opening bell.
STT Global’s India biz on the block; micro occasions power qcomm
KKR, Singtel, and the Tatas are preparing to sell STT GDC India, a major data centre platform. This and more in today’s ETtech Top 5.
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Satya Nadella reinvented Microsoft with the cloud - now, can his AI strategy make it more valuable than Apple by 2027
Microsoft, under CEO Satya Nadella, is aiming to strengthen its AI growth story amidst rising competition. The company is moving from fixed subscription pricing to usage-based billing to better align with AI economics. While Microsoft's Copilot has gained users, its adoption is still below expectations compared to Office 365.
Satya Nadella owns only a tiny stake in Microsoft; how the CEO built an estimated $1.4 billion fortune
Satya Nadella’s $1.4 billion fortune did not come from owning a large part of Microsoft. The CEO built his wealth mainly through company shares, bonuses and salary over the years. While his personal stake remains small, Microsoft’s growth under his leadership has made him one of the wealthiest executives in technology. Here’s how his compensation helped build his fortune.
Netflix taps ex-Apple executive to sharpen podcast push as YouTube rivalry heats up
Netflix has hired former Apple Podcasts executive Steve Wilson to oversee podcast content acquisition as it expands its presence in the sector. Wilson joins initially as a consultant, with Netflix facing competition from YouTube, which is offering creators millions of dollars to stay on its platform, while podcasting remains a small part of Netflix’s content spending.
Ather rides to profit; Pronto's US AI play
Ather Energy swung to profit in the July-September quarter. This and more in today’s ETtech Top 5.
Infosys cuts FY27 guidance; Zetwerk's muted market debut
Infosys has lowered its FY27 revenue guidance despite a rise in Q2 profit. This and more in today’s ETtech Top 5.
Skydance bets big on AI-driven content
Paramount Skydance has completed its acquisition of Warner Bros Discovery for $110 billion. The company plans to focus on reducing costs through technology rather than employee layoffs. Skydance now owns an extensive range of film, TV, and news organizations, including HBO Max and CNN. The merger comes amid increasing competition from tech giants like Netflix and Amazon.
From Rome to Washington, why governments are pulling DeepSeek off official systems
At least eight governments, now including the US, have restricted the Chinese AI company's products. Most cite the same concern – user data stored in China, where the law gives the state wide powers to access it.
Apple names Meta veteran Scott Tucker as litigation chief in legal team shake-up
Apple has hired former Meta litigation chief Scott Tucker as vice president of global litigation and financial services, strengthening its legal leadership amid mounting antitrust, patent and other lawsuits. The appointment is part of a broader reorganisation under General Counsel Jennifer Newstead, as the iPhone maker faces legal setbacks threatening its services business.
Bhumika group to invest another Rs 450 crore for land acquisition in Faridabad
Bhumika Realty plans to invest Rs 450 crore in land acquisition in Faridabad by March 2027, taking its cumulative land investment in the city beyond Rs 1,000 crore. The real estate arm of Bhumika Group has invested Rs 550 crore over the past year and is expanding across residential, plotted and mixed-use developments.
In 1992, Jan Koum's family relied on food stamps; 22 years later, Facebook agreed to buy WhatsApp, which he co-founded, for $19 billion
Jan Koum grew up in Ukraine and had limited access to technology. He also reportedly had concerns about government surveillance. According to reports, his family moved to California in 1992. He was only 16 at that time. His father remained in Ukraine, and staying in touch with members was difficult.
Before selling WhatsApp for $19 billion, co-founder Jan Koum once relied on food stamps to feed his family. Years later, he signed the deal in the same office where he collected them
Jan Koum moved to the US with his mother when he was 16, and his family relied on food stamps and government assistance to survive. Years later, he built WhatsApp, the messaging app used by people around the world, and sold it to Facebook for $19 billion. But the deal had a deeply personal connection to his past as he chose to sign the agreement at the former social services office where he once collected food stamps.
Toothsi parent MakeO raises Rs 90 crore to expand dental care business
The company plans to use the capital to strengthen its manufacturing and technology facility in Mumbai, integrate operations following its acquisition of the Singapore-based dental care startup Zenyum, and expand its network of offline clinics through organic growth and acquisitions, co-founder and group CEO Arpi Mehta told ET.
US stocks: US market rises as oil retreats; SpaceX spectrum deal hammers telecoms
Wall Street opened on a positive note this Friday as oil prices dipped, easing worries over Middle Eastern supply issues. The Dow Jones Industrial Average, S&P 500, and Nasdaq Composite each experienced a rise at the open. Nonetheless, the telecom industry faced headwinds following SpaceX's spectrum purchase, sparking competitive anxiety among its players, showcasing the market's mixed responses to sector-specific events.
US Stock Market prediction for Friday: S&P 500, Dow Jones, Nasdaq, Russell 2000 eye green openings, Stocks of Nvidia, Tesla, Amazon, Apple, Verizon, SpaceX to watch out today
US Stock Market prediction today: Megacap growth stocks were broadly higher on the day, with Nvidia up 1.6 per cent premarket, while Tesla and Amazon.com were higher by around 1 per cent each.
Apple names insider Steve Smith as new M&A chief, memo shows
Perica, a more than 17-year veteran of Apple's M&A and corporate development function, also took oversight of iCloud, Fitness+ and News, among other businesses, in 2023, the memo written by services chief Eddy Cue said.
Apple names insider Steve Smith as new M&A chief, memo shows
Apple has appointed Steve Smith to head mergers and acquisitions, transitioning from Adrian Perica's previous role. Adrian Perica will now focus solely on the services division and report to Eddy Cue. The memo detailing the changes also mentioned Carson Oliver's promotion to vice president of the App Store. Apple continues to implement management shifts under the leadership of CEO John Ternus.
In 2015, Jay-Z paid roughly $56 million for TIDAL’s parent company; six years later, Jack Dorsey’s Square paid $297 million for a majority ownership stake
In 2015, Jay-Z took a bold step by acquiring TIDAL with a vision to create a music streaming platform driven by artists. Fast forward to 2021, Square made headlines by securing a $297 million majority stake in TIDAL. This move not only empowers musicians to embrace entrepreneurship through Square's financial technology but also ensures that artist shareholders retain their ownership. This merger exemplifies the blending of entertainment and fintech sectors.
The Comeback of the Physical Store—and What It Means for Your Business
Brick-and-mortar retail is not declining but evolving, as stores take on new roles as logistics hubs, experiential destinations, and powerful drivers of demand and brand equity. Rising digital acquisition costs and operational challenges are pushing companies to integrate physical and online channels, using stores to improve fulfillment, customer engagement, and marketing effectiveness. The broader lesson for leaders: assets once viewed as liabilities can become competitive advantages when their role is reimagined and aligned with changing economics and customer behavior.
SDKs emerge as key gateway to AI advertising as in-app ad market hits $400 billion
Independent advertising technology platforms are set to leverage SDKs to dominate the $400 billion in-app advertising market. Growth in this sector is characterized by a shift from traditional web-based advertising methods to SDK-driven strategies. Key companies like AppLovin and InMobi have established extensive SDK footprints, enhancing their competitive advantage. As AI products scale, the importance of advertising will increase to cover operational costs.
In 2015, a Chicago entrepreneur invested $5,000 in a CFO side hustle; years later, it became a seven-figure business with 16 staff
John Frank started Third Road Management after finding an opportunity to offer strategic, financial and operational aid to small and mid-sized organizations. What started as a side hustle in 2014 led to the company's formal launch in 2015, funded with an initial amount of $5,000 as investment. Frank later moved into the business full-time and established a multi-seven-figure company focused on fractional CFO, Controller and Bookkeeping services.
Lessons from Chinese AI Firms on Owning Customers’ Habits
As U.S. AI firms compete in an escalating race for superior models, bigger benchmarks, and more advanced features, Chinese companies are pursuing a fundamentally different strategy: embedding AI into users’ everyday habits. The authors argue that this “habit moat” approach may prove more durable than competing on raw capability alone. Whereas Western firms position AI as a destination consumers consciously visit, companies like Alibaba integrate AI into existing routines such as shopping, payments, food delivery, and travel booking, reducing friction until using AI becomes automatic behavior. Once AI capabilities become “good enough,” marginal technical improvements matter less than becoming the default path through recurring customer tasks. The authors outline four strategic imperatives for Western leaders: focus on behavioral cues rather than feature gaps, subsidize customer behavior instead of subscriptions, embed AI invisibly into existing workflows, and optimize for repeat usage rather than first-time adoption. The central warning is stark: AI may not replace employees first—it may instead capture the critical customer moments businesses currently own.
IT firms cut H-1B reliance; Anthropic flags AI risks in IPO filing
Top Indian IT firms have sharply cut H-1B visa filings as rules tighten. This and more in today’s ETtech Top 5.
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