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Hinge CEO leaves company to lead new AI-powered dating app: All the details

Hinge founder Justin McLeod is stepping down as CEO to launch Overtone, a new AI powered dating app. Jackie Jantos will take over as Hinge’s new CEO, while Match Group backs McLeod’s next venture with a major investment planned for 2026. Here are all the details.

Uber forays into B2B logistics with ‘Uber Direct’ in partnership with ONDC

The service will allow businesses on ONDC to plug into Uber’s delivery network, starting with grocery deliveries for Zepto and KPN Farm Fresh. Over time, it will expand to restaurants, additional cities and formats.

Global giants Amazon, Google, Microsoft make multi-billion dollar AI bet on India

A young and growing population along with availability of cheap data has made the country a fertile ground for AI-driven growth

India’s ‘virtuous cycle’ for tech involving policy, market is “magic”, says Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella

Nadella said Microsoft’s cloud infrastructure in India is being built with “sovereignty controls,” and that Copilot data processing for Indian users remains local.

Nothing’s Phone (3a) Community Edition: A closer look

Nothing has announced the Phone (3a) Community Edition, a fan-designed smartphone shaped over seven months by emerging creators through the company’s Community Edition Project. With more than 700 submissions and expanded categories this year, the initiative reflects Nothing’s broader philosophy of building products hand-in-hand with its community. Only 1,000 units will be made, with India getting exclusive access through a Bengaluru drop event.

More than half of our 20 million monthly active addresses are from India, says Aptos Co-founder Avery Ching

A former senior Meta leader, Ching, believes the era of free user data access is nearing its end -- a model widely leveraged by Web 2 internet and social media giants such as Google and Facebook.

Apple opens its first store in Noida at DLF Mall of India with free workshops and full product lineup

Apple has opened Apple Noida, its first retail store in the city and fifth in India. Located in DLF Mall of India, the store offers the latest Apple products, personalised support, free Today at Apple sessions and convenient pickup options. It opens on December 11 at 1 p.m.

Amazon to invest $35 billion more in India by 2030 as it scales jobs, exports, AI capabilities

This investment will focus on business expansion as well as three strategic pillars: AI-driven digitisation, export growth and job creation.

Google AI Plus launches in India with Gemini 3 Pro, AI image, video tools and 200GB storage at Rs 399

Google has launched Google AI Plus in India, a new subscription plan offering access to Gemini 3 Pro, advanced image and video generation tools, NotebookLM, and 200 GB storage. Priced at Rs 399 per month, with an introductory Rs 199 offer, the plan aims to make AI more accessible for everyday users.

Howard Marks: Is it a bubble?

Given that the growth of demand for AI is so unpredictable, there can be no doubt investor behaviour is speculative

Meta to take on Gemini and ChatGPT with new ‘Avocado’ AI model, expected to launch in 2026

Meta is preparing to take on Google’s Gemini and OpenAI’s ChatGPT with its upcoming AI model codenamed Avocado. The launch timeline has reportedly shifted to early 2026, and the model may be closed-source. Here are the latest details.

Amazon raises India investment pledge to $35 billion by 2030

The US e-commerce giant will invest in areas such as artificial intelligence and logistics infrastructure, it said in a statement

How the AI boom could trigger an energy crisis

AI's explosive growth is driving an unprecedented energy crisis, with data centres projected to consume up to 20% of global electricity by 2035 as tech giants scramble for nuclear solutions.

India’s draft AI copyright model may treat everything online as training data, unless one locks it away

The proposal introduces a compulsory licensing mechanism—administered through a proposed Copyright Royalty Collection and Allocation Tribunal—that would treat accessibility as the key threshold

Australia social media watchdog sees common cause with US as age ban begins

Already governments from Europe to Asia have said they plan similar steps to Australia amid rising concern about social media's links to bullying, body image problems and radicalisation

AI boom vs bubble? $37-billion enterprise surge shows decisive tilt, says Menlo Ventures

The firm says enterprise AI spending has surged to $37 billion in 2025, making it the fastest-scaling software category in history

Bengaluru GCC to reach 15% of Curriculum Associates’ 2,700 global workforce as company scales AI innovation: CEO Kelly Sia

Sia said the India centre is becoming integral to the company’s global innovation strategy, particularly as it ramps up work on AI-enabled learning and assessment tools.

Apple drops second release candidate for iOS 26.2 update: All the details

Apple has released the second RC of iOS 26.2, introducing design updates, app improvements, and regional features like AirPods Live Translation as the software moves closer to public rollout.

Nothing announces Phone (3a) Community Edition co-created with fans: Check price, features and more

Nothing has introduced the Phone (3a) Community Edition, a co-created smartphone developed with four emerging creators through its Community Edition Project, limited to 1,000 units and priced at Rs 28,999.

iPhone 18 leak hints at Apple’s first under-display Face ID system

Leaks claim Apple is testing under-display Face ID for the iPhone 18 series, potentially shrinking the Dynamic Island and debuting alongside new processors and Apple’s in-house modem.

Apple’s Noida store: Here is how much rent the company will pay at DLF Mall of India

Apple is opening its first Noida store at DLF Mall of India on December 11. Lease documents reveal how much rent the company will pay for the 8,240 sq ft space, along with details about the 11-year agreement and upcoming store experience.

Google launches repair initiative for Pixel 9 Pro displays and extends warranty for Pixel 9 Pro Fold

Google has introduced a 3-year repair programme for Pixel 9 Pro display faults and a 3-year extended warranty for Pixel 9 Pro Fold units potentially affected by functional issues, likely tied to the display.

Intel CEO Lip-Bu Tan says company 'committed to support India Semiconductor Mission' after meeting PM Modi

Intel CEO Lip-Bu Tan’s remarks add endorsement to Centre's plan to scale domestic chip design and manufacturing in the country.

How to use your phone to measure objects in your home

Your phone can double as a digital measuring tape. Here is a simple guide on how to use your phone’s built-in AR measuring tool to measure furniture, walls and everyday objects accurately at home.