July 4, 2025

The Download: India’s AI independence, and predicting future epidemics

This is today’s edition of The Download, our weekday newsletter that provides a daily dose of what’s going on in the world of technology. Inside India’s scramble for AI independence Despite its status as a global tech hub, India lags far behind the likes of the US and China when it comes to homegrown AI. That gap…

Shipments of iPhone made in India surged 162% in value terms

March 28, 2023

India’s ongoing efforts to boost local manufacturing of iPhone devices seem to have paid off to some extent, as the locally-manufactured iPhone shipments grew 162% year-on-year by value in 2022, according to Counterpoint. On Tuesday, the market research firm said that Apple now captures 25% of the total value of the smartphone market in India […]

Shipments of iPhone made in India surged 162% in value terms by Jagmeet Singh originally published on TechCrunch

Library ebook app OverDrive to shut down on May 1st, readers directed to Libby instead

March 28, 2023

For over a decade, the OverDrive app has offered a service that allows institutions including public libraries and schools to lend their digital catalogs of e-books, audiobooks, and other digital media to online users. Now, this longtime digital reading companion will be shutting down for good. After announcing its plans to sunset the app and […]

Library ebook app OverDrive to shut down on May 1st, readers directed to Libby instead by Sarah Perez originally published on TechCrunch

After much delay, Apple finally launches Apple Pay Later

March 28, 2023

Months after unveiling a major update to Apple Pay called Apple Pay Later, which allows users to split the cost of an Apple Pay purchase into four equal payments over six weeks without interest or late fees, Apple has finally launched the feature. But not for everyone. Starting today, Apple says it’ll begin inviting randomly […]

After much delay, Apple finally launches Apple Pay Later by Kyle Wiggers originally published on TechCrunch

Alibaba splits into six in biggest overhaul in 24 years

March 28, 2023

Alibaba never fails to show it’s a fan of restructuring to stay nimble in an ever-changing environment. The e-commerce behemoth said Tuesday that it will split into six business groups, which will each be managed by their respective CEOs and follow a holding company structure. Each CEO will report to a board of directors and […]

Alibaba splits into six in biggest overhaul in 24 years by Rita Liao originally published on TechCrunch

Building Generative AI before it was cool with Angela Hoover from Andi

March 28, 2023

Welcome back to Found, where we get the stories behind the startups. This week Darrell and Becca are joined by Angela Hoover, the co-founder and CEO of Andi, a program that uses generative AI to bring its users answers to their questions. Angela talked about why she decided to launch Andi after a unique start […]

Building Generative AI before it was cool with Angela Hoover from Andi by Rebecca Szkutak originally published on TechCrunch

Technology and industry convergence: A historic opportunity

March 28, 2023
When seemingly disparate fields, industries, and ways of thinking merge, a convergence happens, which, has the power to build more intuitive and advanced futures for both organizations and the everyday consumer, says Accenture communications, media and technology industry group chair, Kathleen O’Reilly and Daniela Rus, Director of the MIT Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Laboratory (CSAIL),…

How to Hire Employees Without a Recruiter

March 28, 2023
There’s no need to use expensive recruiters to find your next hire. These tips can help your business create an organized and efficient process for hiring employees.