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Sundar Pichai pens welcome note to Mark Zuckerberg, says 'excited to serve Google Cloud customers'
Google CEO Sundar Pichai welcomed Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg's announcement that three of the company's AI models are now available on Google Cloud's Model Garden. The models feature multimodal capabilities and context windows of up to 1 million tokens, marking a collaboration between the two tech giants.
Meta unveils India pricing for AI agent Muse ahead of local launch
Meta has announced the pricing details for its AI companion, Muse, in India. The subscription options are set at ₹1,799 for the 'Power' tier and ₹8,999 for the 'Maximum' tier. Users currently outside supported markets can register via a VPN. Muse aims to enhance user experience by integrating with various Meta services, positioning itself against local competitors like Instinct, available worldwide.
Dolly Parton Imagination Library Sign Up in US, UK and Canada: Who is eligible and how to register for free books every month
Dolly Parton Imagination Library Sign Up is gaining attention after the UK government announced up to £15 million to help more young children access free books. Find out how parents in the US, UK and Canada can register their children, who is eligible, how the programme works and how to check availability in their area.
Canva layoffs 2026: CEO Melanie Perkins plans to give away 80% of her billion-dollar fortune as company announces 22% job reductions
Canva CEO: Canva CEO Melanie Perkins has drawn attention amid the company's decision to cut 1,271 jobs, affecting 22% of its workforce. Perkins has also pledged to donate more than 80% of her wealth to charity. The billionaire co-founder, who built Canva from a small start-up into a $42 billion company, signed The Giving Pledge with her husband Cliff Obrecht in 2021.
Lenskart, Nykaa, PhysicsWallah see Q2 profits surge
New-age companies Nykaa, Lenskart, and PhysicsWallah reported strong numbers for the September quarter. This and more in today’s ETtech Top 5.
Indian patch patrol sets out to resolve PHP risk
Two critical security flaws in PHP, the programming language underpinning an estimated 70% of the internet, have triggered emergency cybersecurity measures in India. Banks are auditing applications and preparing backups, while the government is patching official websites. Razorpay has deployed AI-led vulnerability detection and warned merchants about potential breaches.
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AI Bootcamp for Students - Winter Cohort by Times of India: From Asking AI Questions to Building With It
The AI Winter Camp is an immersive five-week experience tailored for students in Classes 5 to 12 that focuses on the exploration and creation of AI technologies. Each week is dedicated to distinct AI themes-from grasping the basics to presenting innovative projects. Emphasizing hands-on learning, participants will build websites, develop apps, and create digital portfolios, equipping them with essential skills for future technological innovation and creativity.
PHP security vulnerabilities: Indian govt rushes to fix official websites, banks audit apps
Banks have begun auditing applications for weaknesses, taking some non-critical services offline and preparing backups to divert traffic if parts of their websites or mobile applications experience downtime, according to executives.
10-minute househelp startups & their crore-sized losses
Latest financials reported by Snabbit and Urban Company on Friday point to heavy cash burn in the race to deliver household services within 10 minutes. This and more in today’s ETtech Top 5.
AI agent startup RapidCanvas raises $29 million from Vertex Ventures, others
Hitachi Ventures and existing investors Accel, Peak XV Partners, Valley Capital Partners and Titanium Ventures participated, taking the startup’s total funding to $52.5 million.
I’ll believe it when I see it: Figma boss on AI restraint calls
“It’s a nice thing to say, and I’ll believe it when I see it,” the 33-year-old Field -- one of the youngest American billionaires --told ET in an interview in Bengaluru. The NYSE listed firm with a market cap of $11 billion, famously rejected a $20 billion acquisition bid from Adobe. While AI tools are getting more advanced and capable, one can’t outsource their creative thinking to AI as there will be “no differentiated work” anymore in the world.
India’s family offices bet on homegrown AI firms to gain ground
India’s tech landscape is witnessing an influx of investments from family offices and wealthy individuals. Key players like Premji Invest and Claypond Capital are funding promising AI startups. With at least six companies achieving unicorn status, the environment for AI is becoming increasingly supportive. This shift highlights the need for sustained investment in India’s AI ecosystem. The growth potential is significant, despite challenges in funding and competition.
Payoneer India Cross-Border Excellence Awards 2026 closes with a blueprint for India’s next export leap
India’s exports hit a record $863.1 billion in FY26, yet the businesses driving that growth rarely share the spotlight. On September 25 in New Delhi, the Payoneer India Cross-Border Excellence Awards 2026, in association with The Economic Times, closed its 2026 cycle with a summit on market access, growth corridors and outbound compliance, and 16 category winners that show what Indian global enterprise looks like today.
Factories of future: Built on 25 years of reform & execution
India's industrial sector has seen significant growth under Modi's leadership, emphasising infrastructure development and reforms. The Vibrant Gujarat Summit initiated a strategic approach to enhance ease of doing business. Recent trade agreements have expanded access to global markets for Indian manufacturers.
Vertex in funding talks with RapidCanvas, Supernova to sharpen AI focus: Sources
The investor is looking to sharpen its focus on AI after consumer investments in India, they said. Vertex is likely to invest around $20 million, along with existing investors, while a new investor may also come on board, the people added.
Payoneer India Cross-Border Excellence Awards: A diverse winner list reflects India’s growing cross-border trade
Services exports in India have surged to a record $421.3 billion, surpassing estimates, in FY26, as total exports hit an unprecedented $863 billion. The trade is well on its way to meet the $2 trillion export target by 2030-31, yet the companies bringing about this impetus remain largely unknown. Payoneer India Cross-Border Excellence Awards, in association with The Economic Times, have identified, recognised, and felicitated these businesses/individuals/ideas. Read on!
New BGMI redeem codes are here: 50 codes released to unlock the Meadows Backpack; check full list, expiry date, redemption limits and how to claim
BGMI redeem codes: BGMI has released 50 new redeem codes for September 19, allowing players to claim the limited-time Meadows Backpack reward. The codes are valid until September 25 and have limited redemption capacity. Successfully redeemed rewards are sent to players' in-game mail and must be claimed within 30 days. The latest drop comes alongside BGMI's 4.6 Update, which features new game modes.
She quit her engineering job at Infosys to pursue poetry. Later, she made history as India's first spoken-word artist to headline a sold-out stadium show. Who is Nayab Midha?
Nayab Midha left her engineering career for poetry and spoken-word artistry. She found purpose in writing and performing after leaving her IT job. She gained recognition through college competitions and open mic performances in Delhi. Her production Rajkumari became the first sold-out stadium show by an Indian spoken-word artist. Read on to know more about her journey.
The snack twist to India’s three meals a day has a ₹1 lakh crore hidden opportunity
India's culinary habits are shifting, with a marked preference for convenient and health-conscious snack choices over traditional meals. This change is influenced by higher incomes and the fast-paced nature of modern life. As a result, snack industry is experiencing significant expansion, introducing various innovative products. Quick-commerce services are playing a vital role too.
No design skills? Claude design plus Canva could change that as Anthropic partnership expands AI visual creation
Claude Design and Canva are changing how people create visuals using AI. These tools help users make designs quickly without much skill. People can turn ideas into real content and edit them easily. While it helps beginners a lot, designers may see changes in their work. The focus is on faster creation, simple tools, and making design more accessible.
Canva buys Simtheory, Ortto to boost AI, martech muscle
Canva has acquired Simtheory and Ortto to strengthen its AI and marketing capabilities. Both companies were founded by Chris and Mike Sharkey. The Sharkeys will join Canva in leadership roles, contributing their expertise across the company’s marketing and other teams.
Figma partners with Anthropic to launch ‘Code to Canvas’
Figma on Tuesday announced a partnership with Anthropic and unveiled a new feature, “Code to Canvas,” that converts AI-generated code into fully editable designs within Figma.
AI-assisted coding rises among Indian tech leaders: Report
A recent survey reveals that Indian tech leaders are embracing artificial intelligence (AI) coding tools. However, they are cautious. Security and over-reliance are major concerns. Strict review processes are in place. Almost all tech leaders use AI tools. They foresee increased usage. Productivity gains are evident. Upskilling is crucial. Human oversight remains essential for code maintainability and security.
Click. Type. Launch. Figma’s AI App Builder Goes Public
In a bold step, Figma is once again making waves—this time by opening up its feature-rich AI-powered app building tool to the public. Earlier offered in beta, this technology is a game-changer in the way digital products are developed by developers, designers, and even non-tech teams. Here's the lowdown on what this launch entails and how it's more than an AI trick, but a product development pipeline game-changer.
Google adds Canvas and Audio Overview to Gemini AI
Canvas is a new interactive workspace within Gemini that lets users create, edit and share content more collaboratively. It can be used to write documents, edit code or work on projects—everything updates in real time.
From code to canvas, AI reshapes art
The launch of DALL-E took the world by storm even though artists didn’t appreciate it much. Since then GenAI science has brought to fore a slew of startups like Midjourney, Stable Diffusion, which have democratised art by generating supreme quality images with just a few words.
CanvasFlip gets selected for Google Blackbox Connect at Silicon Valley
CanvasFlip, a user experience research startup is one of the 15 startups selected for Google Blackbox Connect, a two-week program to expose international startups.
CanvasFlip gets Rs 8 crore to map global markets
The company plans to set up an office in California to explore the global market and will also expand its product and marketing team in India.
Share button may be sharing your browsing history, investigators discover
Once a website has determined a device's fingerprint, it can easily recognize the user on subsequent site visits, much in the same way cookies do.
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