VCs pivot to fashion and lifestyle startups amid shift toward consumer-led growth in India

Venture capital firms in India are increasingly turning their attention to fashion and lifestyle startups, seeking to diversify portfolios and capitalize on shifting consumer preferences, according to an article titled “VCs look to glam up portfolio with fashion and lifestyle investments” published by The Economic Times. The move reflects a broader recalibration within the venture…

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IndexCache Boosts LLM Inference Speed with a More Efficient Sparse Attention Approach

A newly introduced optimization technique for large language models is promising substantial gains in inference speed, potentially easing one of the most persistent bottlenecks in deploying AI systems at scale. Reported by VentureBeat in the article “IndexCache, a New Sparse Attention Optimizer, Delivers 1.82x Faster Inference,” the approach focuses on improving how models handle attention…

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HP Indigo 2 Report Signals a Major Shift Toward Higher-Volume Digital Printing With Tighter Color Consistency and Simpler Workflows

HP is preparing a significant update to its digital press lineup, according to a report published by TechTime.news under the title “HP Indigo 2.” The article describes what it characterizes as a next-generation Indigo platform aimed at pushing further into higher-volume production while tightening color consistency and reducing operational complexity for commercial print providers. As…

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EU and Japan Deepen Digital Partnership with Focus on AI, Cybersecurity, and Tech Resilience

European Union and Japanese officials have reaffirmed their strategic alignment on digital policy at the 31st EU-Japan ICT Dialogue, signaling a continued push to deepen cooperation on emerging technologies, cybersecurity, and data governance. According to the European Commission’s report, “31st EU-Japan ICT Dialogue: Advancing Digital Partnership,” published on its Digital Strategy website, the meeting brought…

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Study Finds Cryptocurrency Tokens Show Divergent Behavior, Challenging Single-Market Narrative

A recent analysis of cryptocurrency markets suggests that tokens behave far less uniformly than often assumed, challenging the notion that the sector moves as a single, cohesive asset class. The findings, reported by Tech Xplore in the article “Million-crypto-token study shows assets behave differently,” point to significant variation in how digital tokens respond to market…

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When Software Reaches End of Life and Risks Begin to Multiply

The quiet moment when a software component reaches end-of-life can carry consequences that ripple across entire organizations, according to a recent analysis by Developer-Tech. In its article, “Matters arising when software component reaches end-of-life,” the publication highlights how overlooked dependencies and delayed upgrade cycles can expose businesses to operational, financial, and security risks. End-of-life (EOL)…

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Israeli Pre-Seed in 2025 Returns to Rhythm as Deals Standardize and U.S. Benchmarks Reshape Expectations

A new data-driven snapshot of Israel’s earliest-stage startup market suggests that pre-seed investing has regained momentum after the volatility of recent years, even as founders and investors recalibrate expectations on pace, pricing, and proof points. The analysis, titled “The State of Israeli Pre-Seed in 2025: What the Data Says and How it Compares to the…

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Plum Secures $20 Million to Expand Digital Health Insurance for India’s Workforce

An Indian health insurance platform focused on employer-sponsored coverage has secured fresh capital to expand its offerings and deepen its presence in a rapidly evolving insurtech market. According to the Economic Times article titled “Health insurance platform Plum raises $20 million led by Peak XV,” the Bengaluru-based startup has raised $20 million in a funding…

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India Explores Stricter Social Media Safeguards for Children Amid Regulatory Push

India’s central government is examining the feasibility of introducing stronger safeguards for minors on social media platforms, including mechanisms akin to a “child lock,” as concerns mount over the impact of digital content on young users. The move reflects a broader regulatory push to hold platforms accountable while balancing user freedoms and technological complexity. According…

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