Meesho is launching a $606 million IPO that makes it India’s first major horizontal e-commerce platform to go public. The offering features minimal sell-downs from major backers like SoftBank and Prosus, signaling strong investor conviction despite widening losses.
New research shows AI-powered shopping is shifting from niche curiosity to mainstream behavior in the UK. Nearly a quarter of consumers plan to use AI tools for Black Friday and Christmas shopping this year, with younger demographics leading the charge.
Bitdefender has discovered dangerous malware campaigns exploiting the Battlefield 6 launch. Fake downloads disguised as pirated copies and game cheats are stealing sensitive information from victims’ computers. The attacks target everything from browser logins to cryptocurrency wallets.
Apple’s new holiday film features forest animals creating music on an iPhone 17 Pro. The entire short was filmed using the flagship device, though with significant professional support. This continues Apple’s tradition of showcasing iPhone camera capabilities through filmmaker collaborations.
Despite slipping timelines and stubborn costs, hydrogen continues making quiet progress. Global electrolyzer capacity has risen 60% since 2021, and real-world projects are advancing from pilots to commercial scale. The world’s most abundant element remains indispensable for reaching net zero.
Microsoft has changed how FIDO2 security keys work on Windows 11, now requiring PIN setup during authentication. The updates standardize the process to comply with WebAuthn specifications. Users may see prompts even if no PIN was previously required.
Google added Deep Research to NotebookLM on November 13th, but the implementation disappoints. The feature feels clunky, lacks key integrations, and pulls the tool away from its source-first identity that made it unique.
Paul Krugman believes Bitcoin’s recent crash from $126,000 to $81,000 represents the “unraveling of the Trump trade.” The economist connects Trump’s political setbacks to cryptocurrency’s decline, noting the Trump family lost $1 billion in the selloff.
HP is preparing to raise PC prices and ship systems with less RAM due to soaring memory costs. The company says DDR5 pricing has jumped more than 200% in recent weeks. Other PC makers including CyberPowerPC and MAINGEAR are implementing similar measures.
The Nordic startup ecosystem is experiencing unprecedented growth, with Sweden’s Lovable leading the charge alongside established players like Klarna and Spotify. Venture investments hit $8 billion this year, while the region’s social safety net enables bold risk-taking. Deep tech and AI are driving
