Adobe Updates its Firefly App Using AI Models from Google and OpenAI
In its Firefly service, the San Jose, California-based company has been creating its own AI models since 2023 to produce photographs and video clips.
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Ray-Ban Meta Glasses with AI will Soon be Available in India
The glasses were first released in a few regions last year, but they are now being released in more nations, such as Mexico and the United Arab Emirates, with India likely to follow.
Swiggy and Zepto Received Notices from HC for Unfriendly Apps for Visually Impaired
The HC made the ruling after a hearing on a petition submitted by the non-governmental organisation Mission Accessibility. Justice Sachin Datta gave the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) and both platforms four weeks to reply.
Rakesh Ranjan, Head of Zomato's Food Delivery Division, Resigns
Rakesh Ranjan will undoubtedly stay with the company and not be leaving. According to the report, this was a component of the company's biannual leadership reorganisation.
Meta Releases Edits, Free App for Instagram Users
Meta claims that by providing an all-in-one solution, Edits is intended to streamline the content development process. It claims that using its new app to film, edit, and post removes the need to transfer between several apps.
European Union's Digital Competition Law Hits Tech Giants Apple and Meta
This development is expected to escalate tensions with the Trump administration. For violating the 2022-passed Digital Markets Act, Apple was fined 500 million euros ($570 million), and Meta was fined €200 million ($230 million).
Over 20% of Intel's Workforce will be Let Go this Week
Intel's layoffs are intended to "streamline management and rebuild an engineering-driven culture". The chip giant undergoes significant reorganisation under its new CEO, Lip-Bu Tan who took over company's operations in March 2025.
CAIT Demands Luxury Tax be Applied to Online Purchases
In order to safeguard the interests of small firms, CAIT's secretary general emeritus Praveen Khandelwal allegedly advocated for the establishment of new policy mandates.
ChatGPT May Eventually Allow Users to Shop Straight Within the Chat Window
In order to enable goods, pricing, reviews, and a "Buy Now" option to display naturally within the chat interface, Shopify is testing a direct integration with the well-known AI chatbot.
After Sebi Investigation, BluSmart Selects Grant Thornton for Forensic Audit
According to a media outlet, Grant Thornton will be looking into BluSmart's financial situation, paying particular attention to how money is moved and used.
Elon Musk Responds to X Becoming India's Top News App
Some users used the occasion to voice their disapproval, while others rejoiced in the platform's success in India.
On April 28, Ather Energy's IPO Expected to Boost Markets
The issue will close on April 30 after anchor bidding begins on April 25. According to its prospectus, the Tiger Global-backed company has scaled back its initial public offering.
360 ONE to Acquire UBS's Wealth Business in India
According to the statement, 360 One will also purchase UBS's residual loan portfolio, discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management services, and local stock broking and distribution company.
Google Parent Considering Moving Pixel Smartphone Manufacturing to India
The majority of components are currently imported from the United States. Since President Donald Trump imposed significant tariffs on Vietnam, the Pixel manufacturer intends to be on the safer side.
Delhi HC Notifies Zomato and CCI of NRAI's Exclusion in Antitrust Investigation
According to reports, the HC made the rulings at a hearing on a plea against the National Restaurant Association of India's (NRAI) exclusion from the confidential ring during the investigation.
The US Pressuring India to Grant Amazon and Walmart Complete Market Access
The US intends to pressure Prime Minister Narendra Modi's administration for e-commerce fairness in extensive negotiations on a US-India trade deal that will include industries like food and automobiles.
Google and CCI Resolve their Antitrust Dispute Regarding Google's Use of Smart TVs
The ruling forces the tech giant to unbundle its Play Store and Play Services on Android TVs in the nation, marking a significant change in the regulatory environment.
1.28 Cr Shares Are Allotted by Swiggy Under the ESOP Scheme
The Nomination and Remuneration Committee authorised the distribution of 12,896,462 equity shares under the Swiggy Employee Stock Option Plan 2024 to its qualified workers, according to the company's regulatory filing dated April 21.
Flipkart Board Approves Domicile Shift from Singapore to India as E-commerce Giant Gears Up for IPO
This change is a logical progression that brings Flipkart's holding structure into line with its core business, the enormous potential of the Indian economy, and its capacity to promote digital transformation in India through innovation and technology.
Quick and Easy Medication Delivery with PhonePe's Pincode
According to a statement from PhonePe, customers can order both prescription and over-the-counter (OTC) medications via the recently launched service.
The 30-Year-Old Creator of an AI Business, Lucy Guo, Becomes the Youngest Self-Made Female Billionaire in History
According to a media house, serial entrepreneur Lucy Guo is now the youngest self-made woman billionaire, surpassing pop sensation Taylor Swift at the age of thirty.
Nykaa Under ESOP Allots Shares Worth INR 32 Lakh
The allotment is valued at more than INR 32.3 lakh based on Nykaa's starting price of INR 190 per share.
Eversource Intends to Acquire BluSmart of INR 800-1000 Crore
If the purchase goes through, BluSmart's last known valuation of $300 million (about INR 2,561 crore) would be at least 60% lower.
State-Owned MTNL Defaults on 7 PSU Banks' INR 8,346 Crore in Bank Debts
According to the declaration, the total amount of outstanding debt, including both short-term and long-term borrowings, was INR 33,568 crore following the most recent default of INR 8,346.24 crore.