India’s app market is booming — but global platforms are capturing most of the gains
Non-gaming apps, led by streaming and AI, are driving growth, even as India’s spending per user lags global peers.
OpenAI teams up with Infosys to bring AI tools to more businesses
Infosys said the integration will be used to help its clients modernize software development, automate workflows and deploy AI systems, initially focusing software engineering, legacy modernization, and DevOps.
Google is now targeting bad ads over bad actors
Google blocked 8.3 billion ads in 2025 but suspended fewer advertisers.
India’s vibe-coding startup Emergent enters OpenClaw-like AI agent space
Emergent’s Wingman lets users manage and automate tasks through chat on platforms like WhatsApp and Telegram.
Motorola sues social platforms and creators over posts, raising speech concerns in India
Motorola is suing dozens of content creators and social media platforms including Instagram, X, and YouTube over posts it alleges are defamatory.
HBO Max comes to India via exclusive JioHotstar deal
HBO Max will be available to JioHotstar subscribers as an add-on starting at ₹49 (about $0.50) per month, and would feature content from HBO, Max Originals, Warner Bros. Pictures, Warner Bros. Television, and DC Studios.
Walmart-owned Flipkart, Amazon are squeezing India’s quick commerce startups
Flipkart’s ongoing expansion beyond major cities and heavy discounting is raising risks for India’s quick commerce startups, analysts say.
As YouTube grows on TV, it eyes more interactive video across formats
YouTube’s hiring across roles, partnerships, and a Bengaluru hub shows how it is building out its TV strategy.
AI startup Rocket offers vibe McKinsey-style reports at a fraction of the cost
Rocket’s new AI platform combines strategy, product building, and competitive intelligence, aiming to move beyond code generation.
Mercor says it was hit by cyberattack tied to compromise of open-source LiteLLM project
The AI recruiting startup confirmed a security incident after an extortion hacking crew took credit for stealing data from the company’s systems.