Author: Doudou

General Atlantic has tapped tennis legend Novak Djokovic to serve as a global strategic advisor, where, according to a press release, he “will work closely with the firm’s leadership, portfolio companies, and investors, bringing perspectives on leadership, resilience, and innovation that reflect General Atlantic’s commitment to excellence.” The news comes just days before Djokovic is set to play at Wimbledon, with his eyes set on a 25th Grand Slam title. The partnership, in many ways, makes sense. Djokovic has invested in a handful of wellness companies, including Waterdrop in 2023, and co-founded his own supplement company, SILA, in 2024, followed by…

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Samsung has confirmed the Galaxy M47 5G will launch in India on June 29. The phone packs a 6.7-inch 120Hz AMOLED display, a Snapdragon chipset, a 6,000mAh battery with 45W charging, and a 50MP main camera with OIS. Samsung is promising six Android updates and six years of security patches, making software support one of its biggest highlights. Tecno unveiled the Camon Slim to join the Spark and Pova Slim phones. This one is a tad thicker at 6.39mm, but it packs a large 6,000mAh battery, and is IP69/IP68 water-tight. The Nothing Phone (4b) is coming on July 7. This…

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India’s digital payment share has increased over the years, with the Unified Payment Interface (UPI) growing to over 750 million daily transactions. With an aim to reach over a billion daily transactions, Dilip Asbe, MD and CEO of the National Payments Corporation of India, which oversees UPI, thinks AI would be heavily involved in the next phase for user growth, fraud prevention, and credit distribution. During an interview with TechCrunch at Mumbai Tech Week (MTW) 2026 last month, Asbe said AI could drive the next half a billion users with NPCI, India’s central bank, and the government working together. “AI…

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Samsung released the Android 16-based One UI 8.5 stable update for the Galaxy A24 4G a few days ago, and now we learn it has started testing the Android 17-based One UI 9 for this smartphone. The One UI 9 build for the Galaxy A24 4G spotted on Samsung’s server has firmware version A245FXXUCGZF4, but we don’t know when Samsung will release the One UI 9 beta or stable update for the smartphone. In fact, the only smartphones that have received the One UI 9 beta so far are the Galaxy S26 series smartphones, even though Samsung is working on…

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Y Combinator-backed insurance tech startup Corgi became embroiled in yet another controversy earlier this week when Papermark, maker of open source data room software, accused Corgi of stealing its software and passing it off as its own. Corgi denies this, telling TechCrunch, “No code was used from Papermark.” But there were reasons why people believed the initial allegation, which was made by Papermark co-founder Marc Seitz on X, concerning Corgi’s newly released product called Dataroom. Seitz’s post blew up because he shared screenshots showing Corgi’s product using the same language for the same features as Papermark’s, word for word. Deal…

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Halfbike Pro: A Next-Level Riding Experience HomeBikes and AccessoriesHalfbike Pro Standing Electric-Free Sport Bike Gadget Flow EditorsHalfbike Pro Standing Electric-Free Sport BikeThe Halfbike Pro is an upright bike built for riders who want a full-body workout and a unique ride experience.New Frame Geometry and V-Handle: A custom frame paired with an ergonomic V-shaped handle gives sharper handling and more direct control. Every lean and turn feels immediate and connected.Bigger Front Wheel: The 20-inch front tire replaces the older 18-inch version, adding stability and a smoother roll over longer distances at higher speeds.4-Speed Internal Gear Hub: The Sturmey-Archer hub houses four…

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The OnePlus N6 is set to launch in India next week as the brand’s first N-series smartphone. Ahead of its debut, OnePlus has already confirmed that the handset will pack an 8,000mAh battery and has now revealed several more of its key specifications. OnePlus’ new phone will come with a dual-rear camera setup headlined by a 50MP sensor. The company has yet to reveal details about the secondary camera. The camera system will support 60fps video recording and Dual View Video. For selfies and video calls, the handset will feature an 8MP front-facing camera. On the front, the OnePlus N6…

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Elon Musk is eyeing an acquisition of Mesh Optical Technologies, a startup founded by three former SpaceX engineers last year developing hardware for fast data center communications. The potential acquisition, which was revealed in a Federal Trade Commission filing and first reported by Bloomberg, confirmed the agency expedited its antitrust review. Mesh Optical came out of stealth in February when it announced that it raised a $50 million Series A led by Thrive Capital. Before founding Mesh Optical, the startup’s co-founders, Travis Brashears, Cameron Ramos, and Serena Grown-Haeberli, developed the optical communication links that keep thousands of SpaceX’s Starlink satellites…

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While probably not the most obvious or sensible integration out there, it does sound like a pretty nifty one. Also, we are pretty certain that this is not the first time Google has experimented with package tracking. If memory serves right, the now-retired Google Now (or rather transformed into Google Discover feed) used to offer the very same thing. Anyway, the idea is simple – Google scans your Gmail inbox and automatically recognizes digital receipts and tracking numbers, then simply uses those to provide parcel tracking info as part of the Google Wallet interface. The UI places any packages arriving…

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