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Xona’s GPS alternative enters beta after SpaceX satellite launch
A startup reportedly plans to begin beta testing a satellite-based navigation and timing service next month.
Reporting: techcrunch.com
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UK government moves to ban non-compete clauses
The UK government has proposed banning non-compete clauses in employment contracts, citing them as a “drag on innovation.”
Reporting: sifted.eu
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Orkut creator launches petition to revive social network
Orkut Büyükkökten, creator of the once-popular social network that closed years ago.
Reporting: yourstory.com
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Groceryshop 2026 signals retail robotics at inflection point
Groceryshop 2026, held this week, showcased retail robots that are no longer confined to inventory counts.
Reporting: therobotreport.com
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WalaPay raises $4.6M seed for stablecoin payments in Africa
South African fintech startup WalaPay has raised $4.6 million in seed funding to expand its stablecoin-powered cross-border payments infrastructure.
Reporting: weetracker.com
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A new playbook for finance leaders in customer engagement
A finance executive at MoEngage has suggested that leaders in the space should expand their focus beyond conventional responsibilities to influence product and growth direction.
Reporting: inc42.com
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US suspends green card filings for Microsoft, Indian IT firms
Reports indicate the US government may have suspended new green card applications under the PERM program for companies including Microsoft, Cognizant, Infosys, TCS, and HCLTech.
Reporting: yourstory.com
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JSW MG Motors names 8 startups in 2026 Developer Program
JSW MG Motors has selected eight startups as winners of its 2026 Developer Program, the company announced this week.
Reporting: inc42.com
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Caloroga Media launches AI-powered browser podcast studio Linnet
Caloroga Media has launched Linnet, an AI-assisted podcast production studio that runs entirely in a web browser.
Reporting: siliconangle.com
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Paytm’s payments-to-lending shift tested as RBI removes bank status
The Reserve Bank of India has removed Paytm Payments Bank from its list of scheduled banks.
Reporting: inc42.com
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Fourth Law and Odd Systems launch Project Foundation for thermal sensors
Two European deep-tech firms, The Fourth Law and Odd Systems, have launched Project Foundation.
Reporting: tech.eu
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Middle East tensions disrupt space supply chains, Pixxel CTO says
Pixxel’s co-founder and CTO Kshitij Khandelwal has flagged supply chain bottlenecks for space and airborne sensing systems, citing Middle East tensions as a key factor.
Reporting: economictimes.indiatimes.com
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