October 08, 2025

Google's virtual try-on shopping tool expands to more countries, now lets you try on shoes: To virtually try on a pair of shoes, users need to tap on any product listing on Google, select the "try it on" button and then add a full length photo themselves. Read More

SoftBank bulks up its robotics portfolio with ABB Group’s robotics unit: SoftBank says this acquisition will help it dive deeper into robotics as it considers physical AI to be the next frontier. Read More

Google's Search Live comes to India, AI Mode gets more languages: With this launch, India becomes the second market after the U.S. to get Google's Search Live. Read More

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Google launches extensions system for its command-line coding tool: Google launched a new feature for its command-line AI system, Gemini CLI, allowing outside companies to integrate directly into the product. Read More

Square launches AI voice ordering and an integrated Bitcoin solution for merchants: Block is now allowing Square merchants to accept Bitcoin payments without any processing fee for one year Read More

Charles Schwab backs Singapore's Qapita, a Carta challenger: Charles Schwab and Singapore-based Qapita have teamed up to launch a new service to help U.S. startups manage cap tables and employee stock plans. Read More

Revolut aims to take on Indian banks and their 'criminal' forex fees: Revolut plans to onboard 20 million users in India by 2030 and process more than $7 billion in transactions. Read More

Trump's DOE proposes cutting billions in grants for GM, Ford, and lots of startups: Trump's Department of Energy wants to cancel billions more in awards that were granted by the Biden administration, and startups are in the crosshairs. Read More

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Disrupt Battlefield startup ÄIO invented a method to make edible fat from ag waste like sawdust: This process could be a way to reduce the world’s dependency on the ecologically destructive palm oil industry. Read More

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You can't libel the dead. But that doesn't mean you should deepfake them.: "Please, just stop sending me AI videos of Dad," the late Robin Williams' daughter Zelda wrote on Instagram. Read More

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