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Ai Is Writing 40% of Flipkart's Code Now. Forty Percent.

flipkart's product+tech chief says nearly 40% of their software code is now AI-generated. and that's not a demo — that's shipping in production. wild tech news ngl.

before anyone panics: they're clear that AI assists the devs, not replaces them. humans still review + validate + refine everything before it goes live. machines draft, engineers own it.

also they're building their own e-commerce LLMs — trained on shopping behaviour, catalogues, customer queries, seller stuff — instead of using generic models. goal: better recs, more control over their data, stronger india-specific performance, less reliance on outside AI. this is gonna spread to fraud detection + warehouses next. (the AI coding assistants behind that 40%? tools like claude, now on mobile + web.)

Related: Adani Enterprises' ₹15,000 cr QIP

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Meta Put Its Best Smart-Glasses Features Behind a Subscription and People Are Annoyed

so meta's smart glasses have these advanced AI features that run on-device (fast, private, work offline-ish). cool. except now the most advanced ones need a paid subscription, and folks who were using them for free are big mad. (telling little tech news about where things are headed.)

both sides exist: AI is genuinely expensive to run, and meta says the money funds upgrades + better assistants. but also… you paid premium hardware prices? shouldn't the features just come with it??

bigger picture this is where everything's heading — phones, watches, software all locking the good stuff behind subs. buying a device ≠ getting everything it can do anymore. bleak. (see also: sony making playstation all-digital — ownership → access, everywhere.)

Related: Maruti's Kharkhoda plant opens

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Amazon Prime Day Is Live — Here's Where the Actual Deals Are

prime day 2026 is on and if you're a prime member wanting to upgrade, this is the window. (most-searched tech news of the season probably.) quick map of where the discounts actually hit:

📱 phones = steepest cuts. Galaxy S25 Ultra going cheaper, plus bank offers + exchange + no-cost EMI. also deals on Apple, OnePlus, Xiaomi, iQOO. (newer stuff like nothing's phone 4b is worth a peek too.) 💻 laptops = HP, Lenovo, Dell, ASUS all down, gaming + ultrabooks included. 🏠 home = smart TVs, fridges, washing machines, ACs, + Alexa speakers/cameras/streaming stuff.

pro tip: stack the bank discount + exchange + cashback for the real savings. flash deals move fast so compare then grab it.

Related: Gold at ₹1.46 lakh

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India Has Ordered Meta to Remove Child-Abuse Ads from Instagram

keeping this one straight and serious. india's government has issued a formal notice to Meta after reports found Instagram running ads linked to child sexual abuse material (CSAM). one of the most serious tech news stories this week. the order: remove it immediately and fix the systems that let it through.

the findings say the ads were pushing AI-generated abusive images of children and directing people to platforms hosting illegal content. that it passed ad review at all is exactly why the government wants answers.

MeitY has asked Meta to explain and warned it to comply with india's online-safety laws. Meta says it has strict policies against child exploitation, is investigating, and keeps investing in detection. renewed pressure on platforms to make moderation actually work. it adds to wider scrutiny of meta over AI and user content, soon after it let instagram users block AI access to their photos.

Related: Sensex gains 521 points

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Apple Card Payments Are Back in India After Literally 5 Years

if you've got an iphone in india you can finally pay with a credit/debit card again for App Store + iCloud stuff. it's been UPI/net banking/account balance only for like 5 years. big india tech news.

why'd it go away? RBI tightened rules on recurring payments — the big one being you have to tokenise card data instead of storing actual card numbers. apple couldn't comply back then so it just… removed cards. now it rebuilt everything around tokenisation (which is safer for you anyway).

rolling out for Visa + Mastercard first. also might be a sneaky step toward Apple Pay finally coming to india 👀 (good timing too — amazon prime day bank offers basically need a card.)

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Nothing Phone 4b Is Here for ₹29,999 and the Battery Is Huge

nothing dropped the Phone 4b in india at ₹29,999 and the flex is the battery: 6,000mAh, which is actually bigger than what they ship in a bunch of other countries. (one of the month's most-hyped tech news launches.) built for how we actually use phones. fast charging, lasts a full day of heavy use.

specs: Snapdragon 6 Gen 4, 8GB RAM, up to 256GB, 6.77" AMOLED 120Hz. transparent back (obviously), new mini Glyph Bar, Essential AI for notes/reminders, 50MP main cam with OIS + ultrawide.

best part at this price: 3 yrs of android updates + 6 yrs security patches. there's a limited RCB edition too for the cricket girlies. on sale july 14 via flipkart + nothing's site. (also amazon prime day is live rn if you're deal hunting.)

Related: Apple brings back card payments in India

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Claude Cowork Is on Your Phone Now and It's More of a Big Deal Than It Looks

anthropic brought Claude CoWork to mobile + web, and bumped up usage limits for paid users till aug 5. bigger tech news than it sounds.

the whole point of CoWork is it's collaborative — it holds context instead of doing one-off replies. brainstorm, draft, dig through docs, manage projects, all while remembering the thread. and now it follows you across phone and desktop without dropping your work.

which is the real shift tbh: an AI you have to go open is a tool. an AI that's just… already there wherever you are becomes a habit. that's the move. (they also dropped the Reflect dashboard for Claude to help you keep that habit intentional and not doomscroll-y.)

Related: Cult.fit files IPO papers

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You Can Now Stop Instagram from Feeding Your Pics to Its Ai

meta added a setting that lets you block your instagram photos from being used for its AI image generator (it's called Muse). solid tech news for anyone who posts. you go into instagram's privacy + AI settings, flip the toggle off, and your eligible public photos stop being used for that.

good news: takes like 30 seconds. annoying news: it's opt-OUT, so you're in by default until you go change it yourself. classic.

anyway if you've been weird about companies training AI on random public photos (valid), go find the switch. small action, worth doing. (meta's on a bit of a privacy streak rn — whatsapp's adding usernames so you can chat without giving out your number too.)

Related: BSNL's ₹1.34 lakh satellite phone

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Anthropic Made a Dashboard to Help You Use Their Ai Less and That's Kinda Wild

think about it — every app is built to keep you scrolling. anthropic just shipped the opposite. it's called Reflect, and it shows you how you actually use Claude: how often, for what, how it's changed over time. (rare tech news W tbh.)

but instead of being a "screen time = good, more minutes = win" thing, it nudges you to ask if the time was actually useful. learning? work? creativity? or just vibing with a chatbot at 2am. anti-engagement, on purpose.

(side note: elon musk publicly praised anthropic around the launch, and SpaceX is reportedly expanding its compute partnership with them. so yeah, the mindfulness talk sits on top of the same giant compute race as everyone else.)

also anthropic just put claude cowork on mobile + web — they're shipping.

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The Next Apple Pencil Might Have a Replaceable Battery and Honestly? About Time

small rumour, big deal. apple's reportedly making a new Apple Pencil with a battery you can actually replace, probably launching with the next iPad Pro. (one of those low-key tech news things that matters more than it looks.)

right now your pencil's battery is sealed in. it dies over time, and when it does you toss the whole thing. a replaceable battery = you swap the worn part and keep the pencil for years. cheaper for you, way less e-waste.

and don't worry, the good stuff stays — pressure sensitivity, tilt, low latency, all the things that make it feel like real ink. this is just apple quietly doing a repairability thing and i'm here for it. (the software side of apple's big refresh is already out btw — the iOS 27 public beta is live.)

Related: Adani, Actis eye Polaris Metering

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Apple Dropped the IOS 27 Public Beta and Siri Might Not Be a Joke Anymore

ok so the iOS 27 public beta is out, which means you can try the next iPhone software right now instead of waiting months. (biggest tech news of the week honestly.) new look, smoother animations, redesigned Phone/Messages/Photos/Camera, plus AI writing tools that summarise and proofread stuff for you.

but the actual headline? siri got rebuilt on Apple Intelligence. it can hold a real conversation, remember what you just said, and do multi-step things across apps. after years of siri being The Punchline, apple is basically going "no wait, give it another chance."

heads up: most of the AI runs on-device (with Private Cloud Compute for the heavy stuff), but the fanciest features need newer iPhones. and back up your phone before installing — it's beta, bugs happen. also apple's reportedly cooking up a new apple pencil with a replaceable battery on the hardware side.

Related: SBI Funds IPO

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Whatsapp Usernames Are Finally Happening

we've wanted this for years. whatsapp is adding usernames so you can chat with people WITHOUT giving out your phone number. long-overdue tech news. revolutionary. groundbreaking. long overdue.

rn connecting = swapping numbers, which puts your personal number in front of coworkers, group randos, strangers, whoever. with usernames you pick a unique handle and people message you through that instead.

your number stays linked to your account for verification behind the scenes, it just doesn't have to be shared in every chat. they're also adding rules to keep handles unique + prevent impersonation, and you'll reportedly get notified when someone messages your username. rolling out gradually so don't panic if you don't have it yet. (part of meta's privacy streak — you can also now block AI from your instagram photos.)

Related: Google launches Gemini Omni, Nano Banana

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Sony Is Killing Playstation Discs from 2028 and the Reason Is Just One Number

sony confirmed: from january 2028, all NEW playstation games are digital-only. discs gone for future titles. big gaming tech news.

before you cry over your shelf — your existing games are fine. this only hits new releases from 2028 on. anything already on disc (or launching before then) stays physical and works on your console. nobody's deleting your collection.

the why is brutal simplicity: digital was already ~80% of sony's full-game sales in FY2025. when 4 out of 5 copies sell without a disc, why keep making discs. it's not a gamble, it's just catching up.

still sad tho. lending/trading/reselling/actually owning a game > a download. rip physical media, kind of. (same ownership→access energy as meta paywalling its smart-glasses AI tbh.)

Related: Wipro ADRs fall 17%

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Sensex Surges 1,100 Points, Nifty Reclaims 24,000

Strong rally signals renewed confidence among investors

Indian benchmark indices posted a sharp rally, with the Sensex surging more than 1,100 points and the Nifty reclaiming the 24,000 mark. The strong performance reflects positive investor sentiment, supported by buying across multiple sectors and optimism around economic and corporate growth prospects.

The latest rally continues a broader trend of strength in domestic equity markets. Similar momentum was evident during earlier gains across benchmark indices, highlighting sustained investor confidence despite ongoing global and domestic uncertainties.

As market participants continue to monitor economic indicators, corporate earnings, and policy developments, stock market performance remains a key gauge of investor sentiment. Readers interested in following market movements, corporate developments, and business insights can explore additional analysis on CorpUpdates.

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Gold Price Falls to ₹1,49,070, Silver Trades at ₹2,59,900

Precious metals retreat amid changing market dynamics

Gold and silver prices witnessed a decline, with gold falling to ₹1,49,070 and silver trading at ₹2,59,900. Movements in precious metal prices are often influenced by global economic conditions, inflation expectations, interest rate outlooks, and investor risk appetite.

Commodity markets frequently move in response to broader financial developments, including currency fluctuations and shifts in investor sentiment. Similar patterns can be observed in recent changes within the foreign exchange market, where movements in major currencies continue to influence global investment decisions.

As investors assess economic conditions and portfolio strategies, precious metals remain an important indicator of market confidence and uncertainty. Readers interested in following market trends, economic developments, and financial insights can find more coverage on CorpUpdates.

📰 Full Story: Gold price falls to ₹1,49,070, silver trades at ₹2,59,900

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Jio Enters WIPO Global Patent Top 20

Recognition highlights India's growing influence in global innovation

Jio has secured a place among the top 20 organizations in the World Intellectual Property Organization's global patent rankings, underscoring the company's commitment to research, innovation, and technology development. The achievement reflects India's growing presence in the global innovation ecosystem and the increasing emphasis on intellectual property creation.

The recognition comes as companies worldwide invest heavily in new technologies to strengthen competitiveness and drive long-term growth. Similar momentum can be seen in the expanding focus on advanced technology infrastructure and digital transformation initiatives, as organizations continue to build the foundations for future innovation.

As innovation becomes an increasingly important competitive advantage, patent activity remains a strong indicator of technological progress and future business potential. Readers interested in following technology innovation, research achievements, and corporate developments can explore more stories and analysis on CorpUpdates.

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Rupee Surges 58 Paise to 94.60 Against U.S. Dollar

Strong currency movement reflects changing market sentiment

The Indian rupee strengthened by 58 paise against the U.S. dollar, closing at 94.60. Currency movements are closely watched by investors, businesses, and policymakers because they can influence trade, imports, exports, and overall economic sentiment.

Exchange rate fluctuations often occur alongside shifts in broader financial markets, as investors react to domestic economic indicators and global developments. Similar trends can also be observed in recent movements across Indian equity markets, where investor sentiment continues to play an important role in shaping market performance.

As businesses navigate changing economic conditions, currency performance remains a key indicator of financial stability and market confidence. Readers interested in following economic trends, market developments, and corporate news can find additional insights on CorpUpdates.

📰 Full Story: Rupee surges 58 paise to 94.60 against U.S. dollar