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AI startup Rocket offers vibe McKinsey-style reports at a fraction of the cost
Indian startup Rocket is betting that the next big opportunity is the part before the vibe coding: having AI help people decide what to build. It has launched a platform that produces consulting-style product strategies. The startup, based in Surat, India, on Tuesday launched its platform, Rocket 1.0, which connects research, product building, and competitive intelligence in a single workflow. The platform generates detailed product strategy documents — including pricing, unit economics, and go-...
Air India CEO Campbell Wilson resigns: reports
New Delhi: The chief executive of Indian carrier Air India, Campbell Wilson, has resigned from his position, local media reported Tuesday.The reports did not specify the reasons for Wilson's resignation, but the airline has come under increased regulatory scrutiny in recent months following safety-related incidents and operational disruptions.Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app now - simply click here.New Zealand-born Wilson, who took over in 2022 following the airline's...
E-bike and e-scooter fires reach record high amid online marketplace warnings
E-bike and e-scooter fires reach record high amid online marketplace warningsE-bike and e-scooter fires reached a record high last year, an investigation has found, with concerns being raised over batteries sold through online marketplacesNewsNeil Lancefield and Neil Lancefield Press Association Transport Correspondent06:00, 07 Apr 2026View 4 ImagesE-bike and e-scooter fires reached a record high last year, research has revealed(Image: Copyright remains with handout provider)FIRES caused by e-bi...
Elon Musk’s private security deputized as US Marshals while at DOGE despite missing experience requirements
NewsWorldAmericasUS politicsElon Musk’s private security deputized as US Marshals while at DOGE despite missing experience requirementsThe former DOGE head’s bodyguards were exempt from rules requiring that deputies complete a ‘basic law enforcement training program’Io Dodds in San Francisco Tuesday 07 April 2026 05:25 BSTBookmarkCommentsGo to commentsBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":"Copy link","bookmark":...
AI design platform Picsart launches a creator monetization program
AI-powered design platform Picsart is launching a creator monetization program, the company told TechCrunch exclusively. The program is open to all creators, with no invite lists and no minimum audience size required. The program invites creators to create original content with Picsart tools for a specific campaign, share it on their social channels, and earn revenue based on how their audience engages. Picsart says the program is designed to reward creative output and performance, rather than f...
Soaring costs, fuel shortage fears drive Pakistan to electric motorbikes
Days after Iran effectively blocked shipping through the Strait of Hormuz following the start of US and Israeli attacks in late February, two Pakistani electric motorbike outlets 1,400 km (875 miles) away found themselves overwhelmed with enquiries. Haseeb Bhatti, who retrofits petrol-fuelled bikes with battery-powered motors in the northern city of Rawalpindi, said his March sales surged 70%. For Ali Gohar Khan, who owns a 7-year-old electric motorbike retail franchise with branches acros...
Incredibly dangerous’: How US commandos rescued a downed F‑15 airman in Iran
Washington: US forces carried out a high-risk mission to recover the pilot and weapon systems officer of an F-15 fighter jet - the first crewed American warplane shot down over Iran in more than five weeks of combat.President Donald Trump said last week that US-Israeli operations had left Iran with “no anti-aircraft equipment” or radars, but the Islamic republic’s forces subsequently shot down the F-15 and heavily damaged another plane during the rescue mission.Get updated faster and for FREE:...
New Windows 11 Copilot app bundles Microsoft Edge and uses more RAM
Microsoft is launching a new version of Copilot for Windows 11. This update replaces the old native app with a web-based version that runs a full copy of Microsoft Edge and uses much more RAM. This update is another shift in how Copilot works on Windows. Earlier versions included sidebar tools and native WinUI apps. Now, users can get the new Copilot from the Microsoft Store. The quick download triggers a separate installer process, similar to how Microsoft Edge is installed, which automatically...
China cuts cost of military-grade infrared chips to as little as about US$10
A research team at a Chinese university has developed a new way to make high-end infrared chips that could slash their cost dramatically and improve the performance of smartphone cameras and self-driving cars. The key breakthrough was finding a way to make the chips using conventional manufacturing techniques, rather than the exotic, costly materials that were relied on before. Mass production is set to begin by the end of the year, according to a press release from Xidian University. The chips....
Decorated F-16 fighter pilot describes what went into mission to rescue U.S. airmen from Iran
President Trump is hailing the rescue of a downed weapons system officer as one of the most complex missions the U.S. military has ever attempted. Lt. Col. Dan Rooney, a decorated F-16 fighter pilot and combat veteran, joins CBS News to discuss.
Ukrainian forces 'used British drones to destroy Russian-held bridge' in first-of-its-kind operation
Ukrainian forces 'used British drones to destroy Russian-held bridge' in first-of-its-kind operationGet your news delivered straight to you by 7am - sign up to our new Morning Mail newsletter for FREE By ADAM POGRUND, REPORTER Published: 01:46, 7 April 2026 | Updated: 01:49, 7 April 2026 e-mail View comments
Saudi Arabia introduces e-scooters to speed passport services
DAMMAM: Saudi Arabia’s General Directorate of Passports has introduced e-scooters for its personnel at the King Fahd Causeway crossing in the Eastern Province, as part of efforts to enhance operational efficiency and improve the traveler experience. According to a Saudi Gazette report, the initiative is part of broader smart solutions aimed at increasing responsiveness and ensuring smoother processing of procedures at one of the Kingdom’s busiest border crossings. The electric scooters are...
Businesses scramble to get noticed by AI search
Businesses scramble to get noticed by AI search30 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleSean McManusTechnology ReporterGetty ImagesAI has changed the way many people get information from the internetFor many businesses their website is a vital shopfront, so losing 140 million visits in a single year would be a big problem.That's what happened to HubSpot, and the cause was AI.The company provides sales, marketing and customer service tools for business-to-business companies.Like many...
Ebike and e-scooter fires in UK rise to new record highs
At least 432 ebike fires and 147 e-scooter fires recorded in 2025, up 38% and 20% respectively on previous yearEbike and e-scooter fires in the UK reached a record high last year, an investigation has found, renewing concerns over the use of lithium batteries and unregulated marketplaces.Fire brigade figures obtained by the Press Association show there were at least 432 ebike fires recorded across the UK in 2025, up 38% from 313 the previous year and more than five times higher than the 84 recor...
Online marketplace warning as e-bike and e-scooter fires reach new high
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Treat online privacy like stranger danger, regulator warns parents
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Sam Altman’s ‘New Deal’ for superintelligence
{beacon} Technology   The Big Story  Sam Altman’s ‘New Deal’ for superintelligence OpenAI unveiled a series of policy proposals Monday, with hopes the conversation will lead to a new “social contract” in a world with artificial intelligence.  © AP Photo The policy blueprint, published Monday, suggests superintelligence, an AI that will surpass the smartest humans,…
OpenAI alums have been quietly investing from a new, potentially $100M fund
A new venture capital fund with deep ties to OpenAI has made its first close on its $100 million goal, the founders tell TechCrunch. The partners have already written a couple of checks. The fund is called Zero Shot (a play on the AI training term) and its co-founding team includes several OpenAI OGs who found themselves becoming VCs almost by serendipity.
The danger in the Global South’s pursuit of AI as a magical cure
Much Western discourse on artificial intelligence has lately focused on establishing safeguards and installing guardrails against powerful new AI systems, algorithmic bias, the collusion of governments and tech oligarchs, and rising related environmental costs. The growing AI backlash in the West has been labelled a “botlash” in a recent commentary by Stanford University’s Marietje Schaake, who includes anti-AI movements such as “QuitGPT”, “Resist and Unsubscribe” and “Stealing Isn’t...
GITEX Africa 2026: What to Know Before You Go
Marrakech – GITEX Africa 2026 is returning to Marrakech April 7-9, and thousands of visitors from across the continent and beyond are expected to attend. With a packed schedule of events anticipated throughout the three days, planning ahead is essential to ensure a smooth and efficient experience. Location, getting there and parking GITEX Africa returns to Place Bab Jdid, a central area within the city that is easily accessible from major hotels and key districts. The specific address is Plac...