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Meta, TikTok, and X challenge UK’s Online Safety Act as regulators target smart glasses and AI spending

Meta, TikTok, and X are legally challenging Ofcom’s data requests under the UK’s Online Safety Act. Regulators also target smart glasses and AI spending.

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Oct 6, 2026

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India joins top 10 emerging markets for AI readiness as investment triples

India is among the top 10 emerging markets for AI readiness, with private investment surging to USD 4.1 billion in 2025.

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Oct 6, 2026

Swara Baby Products secures SEBI approval for Rs 1,000 crore IPO

Swara Baby Products has received SEBI approval for its Rs 1,000 crore IPO, including a Rs 500 crore fresh issue and an offer for sale.

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Oct 6, 2026

AI sovereignty risks: Why governance and visibility are critical for businesses

Anthropic’s forced restriction of AI models highlights risks of AI sovereignty.

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Oct 6, 2026

Ofcom investigates Meta over Instagram ‘Instants’ feature for risk assessment failures

UK regulator Ofcom has launched an investigation into Meta over its Instagram ‘Instants’ feature, alleging failures in risk assessments for illegal content…

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Oct 6, 2026

Technology

ASOS Investigates Hackers’ Push Notification Threat Targeting Snowflake

ASOS app users in the UK received unauthorized push notifications from hackers claiming to have compromised the company’s Snowflake instance.

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Oct 6, 2026

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Funding

SuperMush raises $3M Series A led by NDude Labs to expand wellness products

US-based functional wellness brand SuperMush raises $3M in Series A funding from NDude Labs to expand product portfolio and retail presence.

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Oct 6, 2026

ABC Confirms AI Scraping, Rejects Opt-Out Model Amid Australian Copyright Debates

The Australian Broadcasting Corporation told a parliamentary inquiry that AI companies likely scraped its content for training but opposes an opt-out model.

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Oct 6, 2026

Hack The Box launches AI Range to test AI agents in cybersecurity roles

Hack The Box’s AI Range Enterprise Edition evaluates AI agents in cybersecurity roles, using competence scoring for both agents and human operators.

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Oct 6, 2026

Psiphon to relocate outside Canada over Bill C-22 surveillance concerns

Psiphon plans to relocate outside Canada due to Bill C-22, a proposed law that could force VPNs to enable surveillance.

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Oct 6, 2026

Funding

Hadrian raises $40M to expand AI-powered offensive security platform

Hadrian, an Amsterdam-based cybersecurity startup, raises $40M to expand its AI-driven offensive security platform, reporting 10x more risk detection and 80%…

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Oct 6, 2026

Technology

HMD warns affordable smartphones may fade as component costs rise until 2027

HMD India-APAC CEO Ravi Kunwar warns rising component costs, driven by AI demand, may keep smartphone prices high until 2027.

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Oct 6, 2026

CureMeAbroad Raises $1.1 Million in Pre-Seed Funding to Expand Medical Tourism Platform

CureMeAbroad, a Pune-based medical tourism platform, raises $1.1M in pre-seed funding to expand its hospital network and AI-powered technology across six…

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Oct 6, 2026

UK Couple Opens Pensions for Children as Young as Five Months

A UK couple is contributing £50 monthly into Junior SIPPs for their two young children.

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Oct 6, 2026

Offshore workers strike over pay cuts and fire-and-rehire threats at Wood Group

Offshore workers launch strikes across North Sea platforms operated by Harbour Energy, protesting pay cuts and fire-and-rehire tactics by Wood Group.

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Oct 6, 2026

Ireland’s 2026 budget: tax cuts, public spending, and a ‘culture card’ for teens

Ireland’s government unveils its 2026 budget, raising the income tax threshold, introducing a tax-free savings scheme, and launching a ‘culture card’…

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Oct 6, 2026

Reliance Industries sues FSSAI over ban on 'energy drink' label for Campa products

Reliance Industries has filed a lawsuit against India’s FSSAI for restricting Campa-brand products from being marketed as 'energy drinks'.

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Oct 6, 2026

Verizon Launches Promotions on iPhone 18 Pro, Galaxy Devices, and Mobile Plans

Verizon is offering discounts on the iPhone 18 Pro, Samsung Galaxy devices, and mobile plans, including free phones, bundle deals, and targeted discounts…

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Oct 6, 2026

Product

Sony slashes prices up to 45% in October 2026 sales event

Sony’s October 2026 sales event features up to 45% off on Bravia TVs, headphones, gaming gear, and cameras.

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Oct 6, 2026

Priceline Rolls Out Travel Discounts Up to 60% for Events, Students, and Military

Priceline launches limited-time promo codes for travel bookings, including 60% off World Cup stays, student discounts, and military deals.

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Oct 6, 2026

SEK Community Food Shop opens affordable supermarket in Chatham

SEK Community Food Shop launches a new supermarket in Chatham, Kent, offering affordable food, employment support, and budgeting advice with funding…

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Oct 6, 2026

Funding

Beyond Appliances raises Rs 110 crore in Series B funding led by Fireside Ventures

Beyond Appliances, a Bengaluru-based smart kitchen technology startup, has raised Rs 110 crore ($11.4 million) in a Series B round led by Fireside Ventures.

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Oct 6, 2026

LIV Golf secures $300M funding from BC Partners Credit to exit bankruptcy

LIV Golf is set to receive a $300 million investment from BC Partners Credit to restructure as a player-owned league and emerge from Chapter 11 bankruptcy.

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Oct 6, 2026

Technology

FBI removes Accenture contractor after PeopleSoft breach exposes employee data

The FBI removed an Accenture contractor after a data breach exposed sensitive details of thousands of employees.

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Oct 6, 2026