As former President Donald Trump pushes for a return to sweeping tariffs — including a proposed 60% levy on Chinese imports — financial experts are warning of unintended consequences. Among them? A surge in scam activity targeting both consumers and businesses. Tariffs may aim to protect domestic industries, but they also disrupt supply chains, drive […]
Month: May 2025
JPMorgan Opens the Door to Bitcoin: Jamie Dimon’s Surprising Turn.
In a move that’s raising eyebrows across Wall Street and the crypto world, JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon has confirmed that the bank will now allow clients to buy Bitcoin — a dramatic shift from his historically skeptical stance on cryptocurrencies. For years, Dimon has been one of Bitcoin’s harshest critics, famously calling it a […]
Salespeak Launches Website AI Grader to Supercharge B2B Websites for the AI Era.
In a bold move to redefine how B2B companies approach digital optimization, Salespeak has launched its latest innovation: the Website AI Grader — a powerful tool designed to assess and enhance websites for AI-readiness. As AI becomes deeply embedded in buyer journeys, search algorithms, and content consumption, businesses can no longer afford websites that are […]
Zoho’s Sridhar Vembu Warns Software Engineers: Don’t Take High Salaries for Granted
In a candid statement that has caught the attention of India’s tech community, Zoho Corporation CEO Sridhar Vembu has urged software engineers not to take high salaries for granted, warning that the golden era of inflated compensation may not last forever. His comments reflect growing concerns about the sustainability of tech salary structures, especially amid […]
Apple Asks Patreon to Move In-App Billing to External Browser After Adding Its Own Payment Option.
In a surprising twist to the ongoing debate around App Store payment policies, Apple has reportedly asked Patreon to relocate its in-app billing option to an external browser, just weeks after Patreon added its own billing method on iOS. The move comes as tensions grow between platform control and developer flexibility, with Apple continuing to […]
Y Combinator-Backed Firecrawl Offers $1M to Hire AI Agents as Employees.
In a bold and unprecedented move, Y Combinator startup Firecrawl has announced its intention to hire three AI agents as full-time employees, with a combined compensation package of $1 million. This signals a paradigm shift in how companies perceive and deploy AI—not just as tools, but as autonomous contributors to business operations. Firecrawl’s Vision: AI […]
Indian Startups Raise Over $240 Million in a Week; Farmley Leads the Charge.
India’s startup ecosystem witnessed a robust funding week, with startups raising over $240 million between May 12 and May 17, 2025, signaling renewed investor confidence and momentum in innovation-led ventures. Leading the funding charts this week is Farmley, a fast-growing D2C dry fruit and healthy snacking brand, which closed a significant round. Farmley Secures the […]
D2C vs B2C: Understanding the Sales Channels That Drive Consumer Brands.
In today’s competitive retail landscape, understanding the difference between D2C (Direct-to-Consumer) and B2C (Business-to-Consumer) is essential for building a successful brand strategy. While both models sell products to end customers, their approaches to sales, marketing, and customer engagement vary significantly. What is B2C (Business-to-Consumer)? B2C refers to businesses that sell products or services to consumers […]
NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang Denies AI Chip Diversion to China Amid U.S. Export Controls
No Evidence of AI Chip Redirection, Says NVIDIA Chief NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang firmly denied allegations that its advanced AI chips are being diverted to China, emphasizing full compliance with U.S. export regulations. Amid intensifying scrutiny from U.S. lawmakers and regulators, Huang clarified that the company has seen “no evidence” of any illegal rerouting or […]
Rain AI: Sam Altman-Backed Chip Startup Faces Sale After Funding Setback.
In a surprising turn of events within the competitive AI hardware landscape, Rain AI, the ambitious neuromorphic chip startup backed by OpenAI’s Sam Altman, is reportedly seeking a buyer after failing to secure its latest funding round. This development highlights the growing challenges facing specialized AI hardware companies in an increasingly consolidated market. Rain AI […]
