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  JD.com posts first quarterly loss in nearly four years as delivery battle takes toll

  (Tech - South China Morning Post / 2026-03-05 14:01)

  JD.com reported its first quarterly loss in nearly four years, with a 2.7 billion yuan loss in Q4 contrasting sharply with a profit a year earlier. The company also saw its annual profit for 2025 nearly halved, pressured by an expensive battle in food delivery and dampened consumer spending.

  However, on a non-GAAP basis which excludes one-off items, the company remained profitable, indicating core operations generated income. The losses are attributed to intense competition in on-demand delivery and a tapering of national consumer subsidies.

  The main topics covered are JD.com's financial losses, the competitive delivery battle impacting revenue, and the context of weakened consumer demand.

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  Labubu sues 3D printer maker Bambu Lab for items made by its users — MakerWorld design repository in hot water over IP theft by its users

  (Latest from Tom's Hardware / 2026-03-05 14:02)

  Pop Mart, the Chinese toymaker behind the Labubu dolls, is suing 3D printer manufacturer Bambu Lab. The lawsuit targets Bambu Lab's MakerWorld file-sharing platform for allegedly hosting user-uploaded files that infringe on Pop Mart's intellectual property, marking a novel legal case against a 3D printing platform itself.

  In response, Bambu Lab used an automated process to remove Labubu-related files from MakerWorld, but this action erroneously deleted numerous unrelated user designs, which the company is now working to restore. The legal action is currently confined to China, where authorities have actively pursued Labubu counterfeits, though the files remain available on Western 3D model repositories.

  The main topics covered are the intellectual property lawsuit against Bambu Lab, the automated takedown and its collateral damage to user files, and the context of Labubu's commercial popularity in China driving the legal action.

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  Sage raises $65 million to expand AI-assisted care for ageing Americans

  (Tech-Economic Times / 2026-03-05 14:09)

  Sage, a senior care technology company, has raised $65 million in Series C funding to expand its AI platform for nursing homes and assisted living facilities. Its system uses room sensors and AI to scan for resident distress, alerting caregivers in real time to reduce response times significantly.

  The company aims to develop predictive AI to monitor daily patterns and flag residents at high risk of health issues. It addresses privacy concerns by stating only specific triggered events are reviewed by authorized staff and all data is deleted within 30 days.

  This funding round, led by Goldman Sachs Alternatives, arrives amid a growing senior care shortage in the United States. Sage covers installation costs and operates on a monthly software subscription model.

  Main Topics: Company funding announcement, AI platform functionality and goals, data privacy measures, context of the senior care shortage, and business model.

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  India paving the way to democratise AI for developing world, says IMF Managing Director

  (Tech-Economic Times / 2026-03-05 14:12)

  IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva praised India for leading efforts to make artificial intelligence accessible to the developing world, thereby democratizing the technology. She highlighted India's impressive progress in reducing poverty and creating jobs, and noted its unique demographic advantage of a growing youth population compared to ageing neighbours.

  Georgieva emphasized Asia's critical role in the global economy, stating it generates two-thirds of global growth and accounts for nearly 40% of world trade. She also outlined key challenges for Asia, which include harnessing AI to boost productivity, managing labour market pressures, and preserving trade through regional integration.

  Main Topics: India's role in democratizing AI; India's economic and demographic trends; Asia's economic significance and challenges.

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  Ikea’s Matter-compatible smart bulbs are now available in the US

  (The Verge / 2026-03-05 14:17)

  Ikea's new Matter-over-Thread smart bulbs, a key part of its smart home collection, are now available for purchase in the United States earlier than initially announced. The bulbs are notably affordable, with prices starting at $5.99, and are offered in various models and starter kits with remotes.

  However, the rollout has encountered significant connectivity problems, with users reporting issues when trying to connect the bulbs to various smart home platforms. Ikea is aware of the issues and has released a hub update aimed at improving Matter setup stability.

  The main topics covered are the product launch and availability of Ikea's Matter smart bulbs, their pricing and models, and the technical connectivity issues affecting their rollout.

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  Meta will allow rival AI chatbots on WhatsApp in Europe, but for a fee

  (TechCrunch / 2026-03-05 14:24)

  Meta will allow third-party AI chatbots on WhatsApp in Europe for the next 12 months via its Business API, charging providers per message. This is a direct response to regulatory pressure from the European Commission, which is investigating antitrust concerns over Meta's initial ban.

  The policy change aims to avert immediate regulatory intervention while the EU concludes its investigation. However, AI providers have complained the per-message fees are costly and anti-competitive.

  The rule applies specifically to general-purpose AI assistants like ChatGPT, not to businesses using AI for customer service. The move follows similar regulatory-driven concessions by Meta in other markets like Italy.

  Main topics: Meta's policy reversal on AI chatbots in WhatsApp, European Commission antitrust investigation, business model of charging API fees, and the distinction between general-purpose and business-use AI.

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  Musk testifies tweet that led to $44 billion lawsuit "may not have been my wisest"

  (Ars Technica / 2026-03-05 14:40)

  Elon Musk testified in court that a 2022 tweet declaring his Twitter acquisition "temporarily on hold" may not have been wise, but was not intended to manipulate the stock price. Twitter investors are suing him, alleging this tweet caused the stock to fall and that he used it as leverage despite being legally bound to complete the $44 billion deal.

  The trial centers on whether Musk's public statements about bots on the platform constituted market manipulation during the takeover process. Musk defended the tweet as a literal statement of his concerns and stated he did not consider its market impact.

  The main topics covered are the investor lawsuit against Elon Musk, allegations of market manipulation via tweet during the Twitter acquisition, and Musk's court testimony defending his intent.

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  Acórdão do TCU aponta baixa maturidade na governança de dados do governo federal

  (Capital Digital / 2026-03-05 14:44)

  O Tribunal de Contas da União (TCU) concluiu que a governança de dados na administração pública federal possui fragilidades estruturais, estando majoritariamente em estágios iniciais ou intermediários de maturidade. A auditoria, que avaliou órgãos como IBGE, Anatel, MMA, INSS e BNDES, alerta que esta situação representa um risco direto para o Estado, podendo resultar em baixa qualidade e compartilhamento insuficiente de dados, além de comprometer a transparência e a tomada de decisões baseadas em evidências.

  Entre os órgãos auditados, o IBGE apresentou o melhor desempenho relativo, com maturidade intermediária, mas ainda sofre com a falta de métricas para medir o impacto de suas políticas e com a institucionalização incompleta de suas práticas de governança. A Anatel também foi classificada com maturidade intermediária, demonstrando domínio tecnológico, mas com lacunas importantes em sua estrutura formal de governança de dados.

  Main Topics: Auditoria do TCU sobre governança de dados; Baixa maturidade na gestão de dados no governo federal; Riscos associados à fragilidade na governança; Análise específica do desempenho do IBGE e da Anatel.

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  India's women-led tech startups secure $1.1 billion funding in 2025: Report

  (Tech-Economic Times / 2026-03-05 14:46)

  Funding for women co-founded tech startups in India stabilized at approximately $1.1 billion in 2025, a 9% decrease from 2024. Despite a 29% drop in the number of funding rounds, the median deal size increased significantly, indicating investors are concentrating larger amounts of capital into fewer, high-conviction companies.

  The report characterizes this as a "disciplined capital" phase, with early-stage funding seeing an increase while seed and late-stage funding moderated. Key examples include major funding rounds for companies like Giva and Blue Tokai Coffee Roasters.

  Geographically, Bengaluru received the most funding, followed by Gurugram and Mumbai. The overall trend shows a market prioritizing sustainable businesses with proven revenue visibility and scale.

  Main Topics: Funding trends for women co-founded startups in India; investor shift towards larger, fewer deals; stage-wise funding distribution; key funded companies; geographic distribution of capital.

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  Bengaluru firm gets patent for real-time bidding tech for digital procurement

  (Tech-Economic Times / 2026-03-05 14:49)

  Bengaluru startup eReleGo Technologies has received an Indian patent for its digital procurement platform, Biddofy. The platform facilitates real-time bidding between private sector buyers and GST-registered sellers using proprietary low-code/no-code technology, aiming for transparent price discovery.

  The patent is expected to create new revenue streams and expansion opportunities for the company. The platform is designed to help smaller businesses compete for large private orders and gain national exposure without major IT investments, while also simplifying tax compliance.

  While operating in the private sector, Biddofy supports national goals by formalizing the digital supply chain and incentivizing more MSMEs to join the GST ecosystem through its mandatory GST registration.

  Main Topics: Patent award for a digital procurement platform; platform's function and technology (real-time bidding, low-code/no-code); benefits for the startup and for small businesses (MSMEs); alignment with national economic priorities (GST formalization).

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  Codelco, Microsoft sign AI deal for mining operations

  (Tech-Economic Times / 2026-03-05 14:52)

  Chile's state-owned mining company Codelco and Microsoft have signed an 18-month agreement to explore joint initiatives in artificial intelligence, data analytics, and automation. The partnership aims to make mining operations safer, more efficient, and sustainable by focusing on AI-driven decision-making and process automation.

  Key areas of collaboration will include intensive data use, autonomous operations, and strengthening cybersecurity. The agreement includes a framework for joint governance and envisions both companies testing new solutions and sharing international expertise.

  The main topics covered are a corporate partnership between Codelco and Microsoft, the application of digital technologies like AI and automation in mining, and the goals of improving safety, efficiency, and sustainability in industrial operations.

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  Prediction markets in the news are a dangerous gamble

  (The Verge / 2026-03-05 15:00)

  Prediction market platforms like Kalshi and Polymarket are increasingly creating betting markets on major news events, including military actions and geopolitical outcomes, which raises concerns about insider trading. These companies actively seek to be perceived as legitimate news sources rather than unregulated gambling platforms, a position that inherently incentivizes trading on non-public information. Their activities have drawn regulatory scrutiny from both gambling authorities and financial regulators, with a significant legal and political reckoning anticipated around 2026.

  The main topics covered are prediction markets, their problematic intersection with news and current events, the prevalence and incentive for insider trading, and the growing regulatory and legal challenges facing the industry.

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  C-DAC, global partners to set up quantum hub in Bengaluru

  (Tech-Economic Times / 2026-03-05 15:00)

  A quantum technology hub is being established in Bengaluru by the Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE) in partnership with C-DAC and several international technology firms. Its primary goals are to accelerate indigenous quantum hardware development and train engineers, with an aim to certify 100 quantum engineers by the end of this year.

  The facility will begin operations with a 25-qubit system and has a roadmap to scale up to a 100-qubit system within a few years, eventually targeting industrial-grade systems with over 1,000 qubits. It will also function as a national testing and measurement platform for researchers, startups, and industry.

  Hiring for the hub begins in September, and the full facility is slated for completion by 2030.

  Main Topics: Quantum computing hub in Bengaluru; partnerships (MAHE, C-DAC, international firms); goals for training and hardware development; technical roadmap and scaling plans; facility's role as a national testing platform.

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  Zeno raises $25M to speed up production of its battery-swap motorbikes

  (TechCrunch / 2026-03-05 15:02)

  While the EV transition faces challenges in the U.S., it is accelerating in East Africa's motorbike market. Startup Zeno has raised a $25 million Series A round to expand its electric Emara motorcycle production and its app-controlled battery-swap network.

  The company has built over 800 bikes and 150 charging locations, targeting the region's essential motorbike transport sector with lower operating costs. Zeno also plans to commercialize a battery dock for homes and businesses, aiming to integrate into the region's modular power infrastructure.

  Main topics: Electric vehicle adoption in East Africa, startup funding (Zeno's Series A), electric motorbike technology and business model, and auxiliary power solutions for emerging markets.

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  Trump, Bondi face lawsuit over approval of ByteDance TikTok US asset sale

  (Tech-Economic Times / 2026-03-05 15:10)

  A lawsuit has been filed against President Trump and Attorney General Pam Bondi over the U.S. government's approval of a deal for TikTok's Chinese owner to create a majority American-owned joint venture. The plaintiffs argue the approval was illegal and violated a 2024 law.

  The suit, filed by the Public Integrity Project for investors in rival social media firms, seeks to force a renegotiation of the deal to prevent potential political censorship on the platform. It specifically does not aim to ban TikTok from operating in the United States.

  The main topics covered are a legal challenge to the TikTok ownership deal, allegations of illegal government approval, and concerns about potential political censorship.