Bill Gates announced he'll give away "virtually" all his wealth through Gates Foundation over next 20 years. In a blog, he wrote, "On December 31, 2045, the foundation will close its doors permanently...My net worth will drop 99%." Gates Foundation gave away over $100 billion in last 25 years and it'll double its giving in its remaining period, he noted.

Family of Chris Pelkey, who was killed in a road rage incident in US in 2021, recreated his AI avatar to address his killer in court. "It's a shame we encountered each other that day in those circumstances. In another life, we probably could've been friends," Pelkey's avatar said. Pelkey, an army combat veteran, was shot at a traffic signal.

Indian gaming startups are moving beyond betting, creating immersive, story-driven games across genres like battle royale, puzzles, and simulation. With titles like Indus, Hello Ludo, and Mumbai Gullies, companies like SuperGaming and GameEon are redefining gaming with cultural depth, global reach, and innovation in motion and casual gameplay.

Lion-tailed macaques have adapted to their unique vertical habitats. A recent study highlights their use of mid-level canopies near human activity, as they prioritize safety. They also display strategic patterns in movement around fruiting trees and dense patches, indicating an intricate balance between foraging opportunities and avoiding potential threats from the ground.

Pune-based startup GreenJoules, founded in 2018, converts agricultural waste into drop-in biofuels like Abhilasha Liquid Fuel validated by IIT Chennai and meeting Euro VI norms. With a carbon-neutral process and 90% lower emissions than diesel, it promotes clean energy and curbs crop residue burning. Backed by $4.5 million funding, it's now expanding into gaseous fuels.

The study enhances our understanding of habitat use among lion-tailed macaques by incorporating three-dimensional space analysis. These monkeys navigate not just horizontally but vertically, leading to dynamic movement patterns. Findings show that their flexible strategies in using the entire forest structure are crucial for their survival, especially in fragmented forests.

Bitcoin price reclaimed the $100,000 level on Thursday for the first time since early February. The rise in Bitcoin's price came as the US and the UK signed a trade deal, hinting that US President Donald Trump's trade war with the rest of the world is easing. However, the world's biggest cryptocurrency remains below January's record high of over $109,000.

Apple's Senior VP of Services, Eddy Cue, defended the company's $20 billion search deal with Google during the ongoing antitrust trial against the latter. Cue told the US court that AI could bring "huge technological shifts" that would make the deal unnecessary in the long run. While traditional search engines probably won't disrupt Google's monopoly, AI could, Cue added.

Apple has asked a US appeals court to temporarily stay an order passed last week in a lawsuit involving Fortnite maker Epic Games. The ruling blocks Apple from charging app developers a 27% fee on transactions done outside of the App Store. It also prohibits Apple from restricting where developers place links for users to make off-app purchases.

Billionaire Bill Gates said world's richest man Elon Musk is killing the world's poorest children, which isn't a pretty picture. Speaking to The Financial Times and referring to Musk-led Department of Government Efficiency's (DOGE) decision to shut down USAID, Gates said Musk "acted through ignorance". He added that shutting down USAID "left life-saving food and medicines expiring in warehouses".

Physical and digital touchpoints generate valuable signals, but only when they’re connected. Phygital brands unify data across POS, CRM, and web platforms to build a complete view of customer behavior, enabling smarter targeting and seamless journeys. Siloed data weakens insight and action, while unified data strengthens every decision.

Stores aren't just for transactions, they're becoming discovery and fulfilment hubs. In a phygital model, they support pickups, returns, and brand experiences. Smart stores blend digital screens, contactless tools, and staff support to stay relevant. Physical space now powers omnichannel scale.

Micromax Co-founder Rahul Sharma, during Nikhil Kamath's podcast, revealed rejecting $800-million (₹6,840 crore) funding from Alibaba in 2014. "The business was throwing so much of cash. We said, 'We don't need money'," he added. Rahul said they thought they need to look after Finnish and Korean competitors, adding, "[But] when the Chinese came, they came with so much gunpowder."

In the phygital model, online and offline aren't channels—they're layers of the same experience. Customers expect the ease of digital combined with the trust of physical. Whether they browse online and buy in-store, or vice versa, phygital ensures they never feel the gap. It’s one seamless journey, not two.

Phygital brands need a backend that's just as integrated as the front. Inventory, billing, loyalty, and CX systems must speak in real time. Lag in sync creates friction at checkout, delivery, and even support. Without the right tech foundation, phygital breaks before it scales. Tech agility unlocks customer loyalty.

Figma just concluded its annual Config 2025 conference, where the company announced several new tools and updates that go beyond its core UI design roots. The company introduced five major product updates, targeting everything from vector illustration and responsive layouts to website publishing and AI-assisted prototyping.

Salesforce is expanding its Einstein Trust Layer with a new toxicity detection system. It monitors and filters out harmful or inappropriate content in customer conversations. This feature is becoming extremely relevant in today time when more and more companies are adopting AI-generated customer interactions.

Adani Green Energy Ltd has become the first global top-10 renewable energy IPP to be certified water positive, a year ahead of its FY26 target. Certified by Intertek after detailed audit, AGEL implemented rainwater harvesting, pond restoration, and dry-cleaning tech across 103 sites. Initiative benefits over 1.23 lakh people and exemplifies sustainable industrial practices in water-scarce regions.

Bengaluru MP Tejasvi Surya said it was a "proud moment for Namma Bengaluru" to see SkyStriker drones made by Bengaluru-based company being used in Operation Sindoor. "SkyStrikers are capable of carrying out covert operations with a range of 100 km at low altitudes," he said. The drones are manufactured by JV of city-based Alpha Design and Israel's Elbit Security Systems.

SAP is moving towards customer-specific AI support to deliver more meaningful business transformation. In a recent push outlined through internal case studies and industry data, SAP argues that the next phase of enterprise AI is not about adding automation for its own sake. According to the company, it is about embedding AI into the DNA of individual business processes.

India has developed a 1.5 kilowatt indigenous wireless charger for electric vehicles (EVs). The charger, which is capable of operating on a 230-volt and 50-hertz AC single-phase supply, charges 90% of 4.8 kWh onboard battery pack at 48 volts using 30 amperes in three hours. It has been developed by Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (C-DAC) and VNIT Nagpur.

Sam (India) Builtwell Pvt Ltd started casting the first pier cap for Phases 1C and 1D of Jaipur Metro within package JP/EW/1C&1D(Elevated)/02R. Jaipur Metro's Phase 1C involves extending the Pink Line from Badi Chaupar to Transport Nagar and Phase 1D involves extending the Pink Line from Mansarovar to Ajmer Road Chauraha, with a total length of 1.312 km (all elevated).

Google Gemini now supports up to 10 image uploads per prompt, enhancing its multimodal abilities. Available on Android, iOS, and web, it offers tailored insights and real-time photo input. Competing with GPT-4 with vision, Gemini evolves into a personalized visual assistant, enabling smarter, context-rich, and creative user interactions.

The future of retail in India is hybrid. Phygital models are helping brands balance reach and relationship. As customer journeys blur, brands that master both ends win. It's not about choosing physical or digital, it's about meeting users wherever they are, whenever they're ready.

Cart abandonment often traces back to poor checkout UX. Too many fields, hidden fees, or payment failures drive users away. Audits spotlight these friction points, helping brands simplify and streamline. A clean checkout flow builds trust. Every click saved brings you closer to conversion.