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Adobe MAX 2026: AI Agents Come to Photoshop, Premiere Pro and Illustrator in Major Creative Cloud Overhaul
Adobe has now unveiled a major AI overhaul at MAX 2026, that brings intelligent AI agents to Photoshop, Premiere Pro, Illustrator and other Creative Cloud apps. The new tools can execute complex creative tasks, automate repetitive workflows and work with third-party AI assistants, while Adobe expands Firefly and GenStudio with new capabilities for creators and businesses.
From streaming to software, microdrama startups rewrite their growth pitch
Peak XV Partners-backed Dashverse has discontinued its consumer platform DashReels and is looking to raise $30-40 million, largely for Frameo AI, its video production software for businesses. Eloelo, which raised $80 million this week led by Hornbill Capital and NBCUniversal, is investing in Dolphin AI, its new production suite, alongside content creation and international expansion.
Apple’s iPhone 18 Pro takes centre stage in Diwali film: Camera tips and tricks explained
Apple has released a new Diwali film, ‘Step into the Light’, shot entirely on the iPhone 18 Pro in collaboration with Indian fashion label Raw Mango. Directed by founder Sanjay Garg, the film features Juhi Chawla, traditional Indian textiles, dance performances and a reimagined version of the 1994 song Roop Suhana Lagta Hai.
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
Google Pixel 11 Pro XL review: Google's most complete Pixel yet, but can it win over iPhone users?
Google Pixel 11 Pro XL is Google's most complete flagship yet, with a premium design, excellent display, reliable battery life and improved cameras. While its Tensor G6 processor trails Apple's latest iPhone in raw performance, its smooth software, seven years of updates and better video recording make it a compelling Android alternative. Priced at ₹1,34,999, it is particularly appealing to iPhone users considering a switch.
False fraud claims cloud US midterms as isolated voting glitches fuel conspiracy theories
Voting irregularities were reported across various locations during the midterm elections. In Westchester County, New York, a ballot-scanning malfunction led to false claims of cheating by Democrats. Additionally, some voters in Fulton County, Georgia, received misleading texts about polling changes. While rumors surfaced about an FBI raid uncovering fraudulent ballots, the FBI denied these claims as false.

Dashverse shuts DashReels, seeks $40 million for AI push
The Bengaluru and San Franciscobased startup is pitching its businessto-business software platform, Frameo AI, to prospective investors as it moves away from acquiring and monetising viewers through its own app. The proposed fundraise is at an early stage, the people said.

Meesho Q2 Results: Loss narrows to Rs 132 crore YoY, revenue rises 34%
Meesho’s Q2 FY27 net loss narrowed 67.8% to Rs 132.45 crore, while revenue surged 34.4% to Rs 4,131.58 crore. Rising user engagement, stronger merchandise value, improved contribution margins and festive-season demand supported growth amid elevated spending.

Apple’s iPhone Duo: A foldable leap with a few creases to iron out
Apple's new foldable smartphone, the iPhone Duo, quickly sold out after its launch in India. The device has experienced software optimization issues and supply challenges, affecting availability for consumers. iPhone Duo's launch price reaches up to ₹4,49,900, leading to concerns about its camera capabilities. A purchase limit has been established to combat grey-market reselling, creating further scarcity.

Apple iPhone Duo review: Five days with Apple's first foldable is it worth Rs 3 lakh?
Apple iPhone Duo review after five days of use examines whether Apple's first foldable smartphone justifies its starting price of Rs 2,99,900. The device impresses with its premium build, vibrant displays, smooth performance and excellent battery life, which can last up to two days with light usage. However, third-party app optimisation needs improvement, multitasking remains limited, and the absence of a dedicated telephoto camera is a drawback. While the iPhone Duo offers an enjoyable foldable experience, it is best suited to buyers who can comfortably afford its price and genuinely need a larger display.

Google rolls out new Gemini tools to help small businesses manage marketing, finances
The new features will allow business owners to connect Gemini with Google services such as Google Business Profile, Google Ads and Google Workspace, as well as third-party applications including Adobe, Canva, Dropbox, Shopify, Wix, Zoho and Xero, according to a blog post by Google.

ETMarkets Smart Talk| India’s next wealth creators may be hidden in specialised manufacturing and energy infrastructure: Paresh Bhagat
Paresh Bhagat, Chairman of Mangal Keshav Financial Services, discusses where India’s next wealth creators could emerge from, why several mid- and smallcap stocks remain priced for strong future growth, and how investors can distinguish expensive growth stories from genuine long-term compounders. He also explains why valuation discipline matters, whether largecaps are becoming more attractive, and what investors should look for when identifying smaller companies that could grow into tomorrow’s market leaders.

5 stocks with consistent score improvement and upside potential of up to 29 % in 1 year, according to analysts
Look at how the market treated the stock of a large FMCG stock – one the best wealth creators of the past – just because it mentioned the risk of rising input costs. It shows what the underlying sentiment on the street is like.

Want an early signal on the economy and stocks this festive season? Watch 19 stocks, and what their managements say in the next 20 days
There is a set of companies that sees the shape of the economy before economists do. They know when a household decides to spend or hold back; to buy better things or cheaper ones. This festive season, what these companies sell, and what they say about it afterwards, will tell you more about where consumption is headed than any official number. Watch them closely. Check out Stock Reports Plus, powered by Refinitiv, for price targets of over 4,000 listed stocks along with detailed company analysis focusing on five key components – earnings, fundamentals, relative valuation, risk, and price momentum – to generate standardised scores. SR+ Reports is a complimentary offering to ETPrime members.

Fortnite-maker Epic Games makes 'huge pivot' with AI, CEO says
Fortnite-maker Epic Games is making a "huge pivot" towards using artificial intelligence (AI) to boost video game development, CEO Tim Sweeney said on Monday. It also lands about six months after Epic said it would lay off more than 1,000 employees, though the company attributed the decision to broader issues like slower growth, rather than AI. Ramping up its use of AI internally now will increase Epic's ability "to survive the AI revolution, help other developers do the same, and come out on the other end making better code and content faster," Sweeney wrote on Monday.

Trump’s AI liability push opens blame game for models gone rogue
Holding AI developers financially responsible for the safety of their products has won support from Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and former White House AI czar David Sacks, who argue that existing liability laws would be more effective than new rules.

Meta bans TikTok ads on its platforms in US
Meta has implemented an immediate ban on advertisements from ByteDance across its platforms in multiple countries. This decision affects various locations including the US, Canada, and Japan. The ban also targets related third-party advertisements referencing TikTok and other ByteDance services. In response to this rivalry, Meta asserts that it will continue competing on quality and user experience. TikTok has yet to publicly comment on Meta's advertising ban and actions.

New indicator for New India: 25 stocks whose numbers can reveal what is in store for the economy and the stock market
For decades, there was a familiar way to understand the Indian consumer. Economists waited for GDP, industrial production, inflation, credit growth and other official numbers, and then used them to work out whether households were spending more or pulling back. Those indicators still matter. But the Indian consumer has changed faster than the dashboard used to track consumption and spending patterns. Check out Stock Reports Plus, powered by Refinitiv, for price targets of over 4,000 listed stocks along with detailed company analysis focusing on five key components – earnings, fundamentals, relative valuation, risk, and price momentum – to generate standardised scores. SR+ Reports is a complimentary offering to ETPrime members.

Bihar meets Bombay: Tej Pratap and Shehzad Poonawalla's unexpected reality TV alliance
Tej Pratap Yadav and Shehzad Poonawalla are contestants on the new season of Rise & Fall. The show is hosted by former cricketer Virender Sehwag and features a Rulers-versus-Workers format. Both participants have expressed their intentions for entertainment and friendly competition. Tej Pratap previously faced controversies leading to his six-year expulsion from RJD, while Poonawalla resigned from BJP citing personal issues.
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