Innovation

Google hires Hume AI CEO and engineers in licensing deal to boost Gemini voice and emotion features

Google DeepMind is hiring Hume AI’s CEO and several engineers under a new licensing agreement, aiming to integrate emotionally intelligent voice capabilities into its AI models while Hume continues selling its tech to other labs.

Railways turn to innovators, asks zones to post operational issues on 'Innovation Portal'

Indian Railways is inviting innovative solutions for operational challenges through its Innovation Portal, engaging over 4,000 entities. This initiative aims to enhance safety and sustainability in rail transport.

Startup innovation on display as KAN Demo Day comes to Mysuru

KAN Demo Day took place in Mysuru to support over 300 startups by connecting them with investors and mentors. This initiative is crucial for strengthening Karnataka's startup ecosystem beyond Bengaluru.

International conference on multi disciplinary research and innovation at G.M. University from Nov. 6

G.M. University will host the 'Confluence-2025' conference on November 6-8, focusing on sustainability through multidisciplinary research. This event matters as it gathers global experts to address pressing environmental challenges.

Education, technology, innovation will drive next phase of India’s growth: Union Ed Secretary Sanjay Kumar

Union Education Secretary Sanjay Kumar emphasized that India's future growth hinges on education, technology, and innovation. This matters as it addresses the urgent need for reform in India's school system to harness its youthful demographic.

AICTE’s two-day workshop on innovation concludes

A two-day workshop on innovation for education officers in Telangana concluded, aiming to embed entrepreneurship in school education. This initiative is crucial for fostering a culture of innovation among future generations.

Tristan Thompson on AI, Sports & Startups at Disrupt 2025

Tristan Thompson will discuss AI's impact on sports and startups at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025, showcasing his venture TracyAI.

Google's Search Live comes to India, AI Mode gets more languages

Google introduces its AI-powered Search Live feature in India, expanding its AI Mode to seven new languages, enhancing user experience in multimodal search.

Charles Schwab backs Singapore's Qapita, a Carta challenger

Qapita, an equity management platform, raised $26.5 million in Series B funding led by Charles Schwab, enhancing its services for U.S. startups.

Exclusive: Trump's DOE proposes cutting billions in grants for GM, Ford, and lots of startups

The Trump administration plans to cut over $500 million in federal grants affecting major automakers and startups, jeopardizing their operations and projects.

Alternative app store AltStore raises $6M, connects with the fediverse

AltStore, an alternative app store, has raised $6 million in funding and plans to connect with the fediverse, enhancing user engagement across social platforms.

Google launches its AI vibe-coding app Opal in 15 more countries

Google's AI vibe-coding app Opal is now available in 15 additional countries, enhancing access for creators to build web apps using text prompts.

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