This could be a significant step for Meta’s broader metaverse ambitions. According to a new report from The Information, Meta’s currently in talks to license its Horizon VR software to Indian tech giant Jio, which could open the door for Meta to bring its VR experiences to the Indian market. As per The Information: “The [...]read moreMeta is in Talks to License its VR Software to Indian Mobile Provider Jio
By Bloomberg Published Aug 6, 2024 Indian textile makers’ shares surged on bets they stand to gain from a political turmoil in Bangladesh that threatens to disrupt supply chains. Archivo Bangladesh’s textile exporters face the risk of losing business amid political instability that saw violent protests forcing Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to flee the country [...]read moreCrisis in Bangladesh boosts shares of Indian textile makers
“As we have learned over the past three years, these institutions are not just part of our past,” said Bryan Newland, assistant secretary of Indian affairs. “Their legacy reaches us today, and is reflected in the wounds people continue to experience in communities across the United States.” At the same time, the department continued its [...]read moreMore Children Died in Indian Boarding Schools Than Previously Known, Federal Report Concludes
Bias in AI image generators is a well-studied and well-reported phenomenon, but consumer tools continue to exhibit glaring cultural biases. The latest culprit in this area is Meta’s AI chatbot, which, for some reason, really wants to add turbans to any image of an Indian man. The company rolled out Meta AI in more than [...]read moreMeta AI is obsessed with turbans when generating images of Indian men
NEW DELHI — Elon Musk’s carmaker Tesla has sued an Indian battery maker for infringing its trademark by using the brand name “Tesla Power” to promote its products, seeking damages and a permanent injunction against the company from a New Delhi judge. Tesla in a hearing at the Delhi High Court this week said the [...]read moreTesla vs. Tesla: Carmaker sues Indian namesake for copying trademark
Ola has let go its chief executive Hemant Bakshi, merely four months after making the appointment, and is cutting about 180 additional jobs, a source familiar with the matter told TechCrunch. The move from the Indian ride-hailing startup is aimed at “improving profitability,” its founder and chairman Bhavish Aggarwal told employees in an email Monday [...]read moreIndian ride-hailing giant Ola cuts 180 jobs in profitability push
Swiggy plans to raise $1.25 billion in an initial public offering and has secured approval from its shareholders, the Indian food delivery and instant commerce startup disclosed in a filing to the local regulator. The Bengaluru-headquartered startup, which competes with publicly-listed Zomato and StepStone Group-backed unicorn Zepto, plans to raise $450 million through issuance of [...]read moreSwiggy, the Indian food delivery giant, seeks $1.25 billion in IPO after receiving shareholder approval
India’s largest audio and wearables brand BoAt is investigating a possible data breach after hackers advertised a cache of alleged customer data online. A sample of alleged customer data was uploaded on a known cybercrime forum, which includes full names, phone numbers, email addresses, mailing addresses and order numbers. A portion of the data that [...]read moreIndian audio giant BoAt says it’s investigating suspected customer data breach
Since the Scout name was revived by Indian ten years ago, the company has managed to sell 100,000 examples. That might not seem like an impressive number when compared to something like a Ford F-150, but in the bike world, that’s a whole lot of units. The mid-size cruiser market is hot right now, and [...]read moreWhat Do You Want To Know About The New Indian Scout?
A five model lineup for the Indian Motorcycles Scout, released as a 2025 model in 2024. The range now comprises of the Scout Bobber, Sport Scout, Scout Classic, Super Scout, and 101 Scout, while three trim levels are offered with differing specification. These come with Indian’s all-new SpeedPlus V-twin, displacing 1,250 cc and delivering 105 [...]read moreNext generation Indian Scout line-up for 2024/5