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Indianapolis Marathon tracking: How to follow Monumental Marathon 2026 live, check results, course map and start times
Indianapolis Marathon 2026 tracking: The 2026 CNO Financial Indianapolis Monumental Marathon and Half Marathon take place on November 7. You can track Indianapolis Marathon participants through the official CNO Financial Indianapolis Monumental Marathon app, available on the Apple App Store and Google Play Store. Participants from all 50 US states and more than 35 countries are expected to take part.
US Midterms 2026: Cost of living and government corruption are top issues, AP Voter Poll says
Voters are participating in Election Day to influence control of the U.S. House and Senate. Many electorate members express dissatisfaction with the current economic situation attributed to Trump's policies. Polls indicate a significant desire for checks and balances on the presidency from Congress. Various gubernatorial candidates, along with major ballot measures, also shape the election landscape. Early voting statistics show heightened engagement compared to previous elections and reflect voter concerns.
US Midterm Election 2026: Who gives ChatGPT your polling data? The answer leads to Brooklyn
A voter asks ChatGPT where to cast a ballot. The answer may begin at a county election office. A Brooklyn nonprofit helps move polling information from local officials to some of the biggest names in tech. Its role explains why two different tools can give you the same answer without checking two different sources.
What time do the polls close on Election Day? State-by-State timings and 4 ways to track midterm results live
US midterm elections are underway, with millions of Americans already casting their ballots during early voting. Polls will close across various states starting at 7 p.m. Eastern Time, which will provide staggered results throughout the evening. Predictions from multiple sources indicate a significant advantage for Democrats in both the House and Senate races. Voters can track results through interactive maps, live coverage, and mobile updates.
Apple’s robust India quarter; Giva’s $100 million funding
Apple posted record sales in India in the September quarter. This and more in today’s ETtech Top 5.
KKR, Singtel and Tata Communications put data centre company STT GDC India up for sale at over $5.5 billion
In a significant move, KKR, Singtel, and Tata Communications are gearing up to offload STT Global Data Centres India, anticipating a valuation that could surpass $5.5 billion. This initiative underscores their intent to bolster capital and refine strategic objectives. With 34 data centres in operation, STT GDC India stands as a leading co-location service provider, well-poised to capitalize on the escalating appetite for data infrastructure amidst evolving tech trends.
Israeli firm used online ads to run vast spy operation, researchers say
Discover-Tech, an Israeli digital advertising agency, faces serious allegations of orchestrating user surveillance via harmful ads. Research teams from Citizen Lab and Confiant uncovered alarming evidence that these ads not only tracked individuals but also facilitated spyware deployment. With implications affecting hundreds of millions, including entities like the Pentagon and Al Jazeera, major platforms like Google have halted Discover-Tech's services.
The rise of AI personal assistants and the battle for users' trust
Meta Connect recently unveiled Muse Charm, which serves as a personal AI assistant for users. This device can interact with emails, calendars, and other services to streamline life tasks. It represents a shift from traditional devices to persistent AI help that anticipates users' needs. While user trust and privacy concerns persist, tech companies are racing to develop autonomous agents. The future may see these assistants represented in various hardware forms.
Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 review: A familiar design with meaningful upgrades
The Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 brings a bigger battery, a brighter display and enhanced fitness features while retaining the familiar rugged design of its predecessor. Priced at Rs 64,999, the premium smartwatch offers dual-frequency GPS, LTE connectivity and new trail-running and hydration-tracking features. But with limited design changes and no iPhone support, does Samsung's latest wearable offer enough to stand out in the premium smartwatch market?
Ecommerce's festive push; Vertex's AI bets
Happy Wednesday! Ahead of the festive sales, ecommerce giants are building out their supply chains. This and more in today’s ETtech Morning Dispatch.
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.
Google fined $463 million for breaching EU rule on location data
Google received a 403 million euro fine for privacy rule breaches. The European Union's watchdog found Google mishandled user location data unfairly. This investigation examined Google's practices from 2018 until early 2020. Google stated its policies have since been updated and improved significantly. This marks the fourth largest EU privacy fine issued by the Irish regulator.
In 2019, a Florida resident spotted a car in a pond on Google Earth; police recovered the remains of a man missing for 22 years
In 1997, William Moldt vanished without a trace, leaving his family in distress for twenty-two years. A serendipitous discovery by a former resident, using Google Earth, led to the finding of his submerged car in a Wellington pond. Tragically, skeletal remains were identified, putting an end to the mystery surrounding his disappearance after two decades.
Jeff Bezos, world's third richest man, received $244,000 jet tax bill as LA County used a secret tracking system to catch wealthy aircraft owners
Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, who sits on a fortune of $263 billion as the third-richest man on the planet, was served notice by the Los Angeles County for about $244,000 in overdue taxes and fees tied to his luxury jet. The development comes as Los Angeles County is stepping up efforts to recoup overdue taxes from wealthy jet owners. The LA County officials used a secret tracking system to obtain detailed aircraft location data.
Train passengers, stop checking the platform board every 10 minutes: This little-known solution shows your coach position and even works without internet
The Where Is My Train app makes train journeys easier by offering real-time train tracking and a range of useful travel tools. It can work without an internet or GPS connection by using mobile tower data to estimate a train’s location. Users can access train schedules and PNR information, while features such as destination alarms and coach position details make it a useful travel companion for rail passengers across India.
No bells, no colourful glass windows: Why this 160-year-old Karnataka church almost disappears underwater every monsoon
Karnataka’s Shettihalli Rosary Church is a hauntingly beautiful ruin, situated a few kms from Bengaluru, that reflects a tale of history and tragedy. Every monsoon, the church is partly submerged by the Hemavathi River, a fate linked to the presence of the dam. This fascinating landmark, popularly called the ‘Floating Church’, attracts visitors eager to explore the stories hidden beneath its mysterious charm and remarkable architecture.
Is Google's location tracking for verifying health insurance claims by insurers approved by IRDAI? Know here
A health insurance claim rejection based on Google Timeline data raises major concerns about whether insurance watchdog IRDAI has legally allowed insurers to track GPS data and Google timelines for claim verification. Despite the insurer's claim of consent, experts question the legality of accessing such private data without explicit authorisation, and what kinds of data points can be legally accessed by insurers and their investigators.
Google pays $85 million to settle location tracking lawsuit in US
The settlement is one of the largest ever paid by Google (per capita) in a consumer fraud lawsuit, reports The Verge. Arizona Attorney General Mark Brnovich had sued Google in May 2020, claiming that "dark patterns" were built into its software on Android smartphones and apps. According to the lawsuit, Google kept location tracking running in the background to collect advertising data, even after users had turned off location sharing.
Three US states, DC sue Google over location-tracking
"Google falsely led consumers to believe that changing their account and device settings would allow customers to protect their privacy and control what personal data the company could access," Washington, D.C., Attorney General Karl Racine's office said
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