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  WhatsApp Tests Redesigned Android Navigation Bar With Meta AI

  • by Martech Desk
  • 1 week ago

WhatsApp is testing a redesigned floating navigation bar for Android that could place Meta AI directly within the app's main navigation.

Optigo's New AI Assistant

  Optigo's New AI Assistant Turns Building Network Data Into Plain-Language Answers

  • by Martech Desk
  • 1 week ago

Optigo Networks has launched an AI Assistant for OptigoVN that turns complex building automation network diagnostics into plain-language answers and recommended actions.

UK Watchdog Proposes AI Assistant Choice Screens

  UK Watchdog Proposes AI Assistant Choice Screens for Google Android and Chrome

  • by Martech Desk
  • 1 week ago

The UK CMA has proposed adding rival AI assistants to choice screens on Google Android and Chrome as regulators examine competition in AI services.

Alexa

  Amazon Launches Alexa+ in India With Hindi and Hinglish Support

  • by Martech Desk
  • Sep 17, 2026

Amazon has launched Alexa+ in India with Hindi and Hinglish support, bringing generative AI conversations and task automation to Echo, Fire TV and mobile users.

Google Launches Gemini App for Windows

  Google Launches Gemini App for Windows With Desktop AI Access

  • by Martech Desk
  • Sep 11, 2026

Google has launched a dedicated Gemini app for Windows, giving PC users quick desktop access to AI-powered writing, summarisation, coding and image analysis.

AI Agents Could Soon Make UPI Payments

  AI Agents Could Soon Make UPI Payments as NPCI Prepares New Framework

  • by Martech Desk
  • Sep 2, 2026

NPCI is reportedly developing a framework that could allow AI agents to make limited UPI payments under user-defined rules, spending limits and safeguards.

LinkedIn

  LinkedIn Bundles AI Sales, Marketing and Hiring Tools in One Subscription

  • by Martech Desk
  • Aug 31, 2026

LinkedIn is expanding Premium All-in-One, combining AI-powered sales, marketing and hiring tools in a single subscription designed for small businesses.

Mumbai Man Uses Claude to Build History Website

  Mumbai Man Uses Claude to Build History Website, Gets PM Modi's Attention

  • by Martech Desk
  • Aug 31, 2026

A Mumbai marketing professional used Anthropic's Claude AI to build BharatRajya, an interactive history platform later highlighted by PM Narendra Modi.

Meta Tests Personal AI Agent

  Meta Tests Personal AI Agent That Can Shop, Book Restaurants and Manage Daily Tasks

  • by Martech Desk
  • Aug 30, 2026

Meta is testing Project Hatch, a personal AI agent that can shop, book restaurants, manage emails and perform online tasks on behalf of users.

ChatGPT

  ChatGPT Can Now Read, Search and Send Apple Messages on Mac

  • by Martech Desk
  • Aug 23, 2026

OpenAI adds an Apple Messages plug-in to ChatGPT on Mac, allowing users to search conversations, draft replies and send iMessage, SMS and RCS texts.

Salesforce Opens Agentforce

  Salesforce Opens Agentforce to External AI Assistants Through MCP and Slack

  • by Martech Desk
  • Aug 22, 2026

Salesforce expands Agentforce through MCP and Slack, allowing external AI assistants to access specialised agents and enterprise tools across business workflows.

Amazon

  82% of Smartphone Buyers Now Expect AI Features, Amazon Survey Finds

  • by Martech Desk
  • Aug 21, 2026

Amazon.in’s Best in Tech Survey finds AI features influence smartphone purchases for 82% of buyers, while performance, battery and camera remain key priorities.

Criteo

  Criteo Shows How AI Is Shaping India’s Next Chapter of Digital Commerce

  • by Martech Desk
  • Aug 21, 2026

Criteo highlights how AI, commerce intelligence and trusted data are reshaping digital commerce in India, with brands using AI to improve cross-channel engagement and measurable growth.

Standard Chartered Steps Up India GCC Push

  Standard Chartered Steps Up India GCC Push as Market Targets $105 Billion by 2030

  • by Martech Desk
  • Aug 14, 2026

Standard Chartered is strengthening its India GCC strategy as industry estimates project the country's global capability centre market to reach $105 billion by 2030.

Siri

  Apple's AI-Powered Siri Could Get Licensed News Content From Publishers

  • by Martech Desk
  • Aug 14, 2026

Apple is reportedly exploring multiyear licensing deals with news publishers to bring current information to its upcoming AI-powered Siri.

Firstsource and Cresta

  Firstsource and Cresta Partner to Scale AI-Powered Customer Experience

  • by Martech Desk
  • Aug 12, 2026

Firstsource has partnered with Cresta to combine AI agents, human-agent assistance and conversation intelligence with enterprise CX integration and operations.

Sooraj Balakrishnan,  Head of Marketing, Acer India and Bangladesh

  Marketing Has an AI Problem Few Are Talking About: Acer's Head of Marketing

  • by Brij Pahwa
  • Aug 11, 2026

Acer India and Bangladesh Head of Marketing Sooraj Balakrishnan discusses AI search, GEO, personalisation and why consumer understanding must remain human.

SwitchBot Launches KATA AI Assistant

  SwitchBot Launches KATA AI Assistant for Conversational Smart Home Control

  • by Martech Desk
  • Aug 11, 2026

SwitchBot has launched KATA AI Assistant, an LLM-powered tool that lets users control devices, build automations and troubleshoot smart home products conversationally.

Anthropic Makes Claude Code Auto Mode Default from August 14

  Anthropic Makes Claude Code Auto Mode Default from August 14

  • by Martech Desk
  • Aug 11, 2026

Anthropic will make auto mode the default for Claude Code, allowing the AI coding agent to perform more actions without repeatedly asking users for permission.

OpenAI’s AI Smart Speaker Could Cost $300 to $400

  OpenAI’s AI Smart Speaker Could Cost $300 to $400 and Launch in 2027

  • by Martech Desk
  • Aug 9, 2026

OpenAI’s first AI smart speaker could cost between $300 and $400, with the screen-free, Jony Ive-designed device reportedly targeting a 2027 launch.

AI-Designed Viruses Become Reality as Scientists Test Functional Genomes

  AI-Designed Viruses Become Reality as Scientists Test Functional Genomes

  • by Martech Desk
  • Aug 8, 2026

Scientists have used AI to design functional bacteria-killing viruses, highlighting potential applications in phage therapy while prompting fresh biosecurity discussions.

Meta Unveils Muse Code AI Agent

  Meta Unveils Muse Code AI Agent to Rival OpenAI Codex and Claude Code

  • by Martech Desk
  • Aug 7, 2026

Meta has launched Muse Code, an AI coding agent built on Muse Spark 1.2 to help developers manage large codebases and automate software engineering workflows.

Google Maps Adds AI Features for Food Orders

  Google Maps Adds AI Features for Food Orders, Hotel Search and Travel Planning

  • by Martech Desk
  • Aug 7, 2026

Google Maps has introduced agentic AI features that let users order food, discover hotels and personalise travel planning through conversational AI.

Aziro Launches CAWi

  Aziro Launches CAWi, an AI Orchestration Platform Solving Enterprise Data Silos

  • by Martech Desk
  • Aug 5, 2026

Aziro has launched CAWi, an AI orchestration platform that connects enterprise systems, eliminates data silos and automates workflows without moving sensitive data.

Apple Revamps Siri AI to Take on ChatGPT and Gemini

  Apple Revamps Siri AI to Take on ChatGPT and Gemini

  • by Martech Desk
  • Aug 5, 2026

Apple is revamping Siri into a conversational AI chatbot, expanding Apple Intelligence to compete with ChatGPT, Gemini and other leading AI assistants.

Apple May Introduce Paid Tier for Heavy Siri AI Users

  Apple May Introduce Paid Tier for Heavy Siri AI Users, Says Tim Cook

  • by Martech Desk
  • Aug 3, 2026

Apple may introduce paid iCloud+ upgrades for heavy Siri AI users as the company explores subscription options for advanced AI capabilities.

StackAdapt Unveils Ivy Studio AI Hub for Marketers

  StackAdapt Unveils Ivy Studio AI Hub for Marketers

  • by Martech Desk
  • Aug 1, 2026

StackAdapt has launched Ivy Studio, an AI-powered marketing hub that helps advertisers plan, execute and optimise campaigns through a conversational interface.

HUL Raises Advertising Spend

  HUL Raises Advertising Spend to Support AI-Led Marketing Push

  • by Martech Desk
  • Jul 30, 2026

HUL has increased advertising investments while expanding AI across its marketing operations to strengthen consumer engagement and brand growth.

Cursor Launches India-Only ₹649 Plan

  Cursor Launches India-Only ₹649 Plan as Developer Market Gains Importance

  • by Martech Desk
  • Jul 29, 2026

Cursor has launched a ₹649 India-only subscription plan, marking its biggest expansion in the country ahead of its proposed $60 billion SpaceX acquisition.

Kavita Kulkarni, CTOO India & South Asia, Standard Chartered

  Standard Chartered Names Kavita Kulkarni CTOO for India and South Asia

  • by Martech Desk
  • Jul 28, 2026

Standard Chartered has appointed Kavita Kulkarni as Chief Technology and Operations Officer for India and South Asia to drive technology, AI and digital transformation.

OpenAI Brings Voice-Powered AI Experience to ChatGPT Desktop App

  OpenAI Brings Voice-Powered AI Experience to ChatGPT Desktop App

  • by Martech Desk
  • Jul 27, 2026

OpenAI has launched ChatGPT Voice for its desktop app, enabling hands-free AI interactions, voice-controlled workflows and GPT-Live capabilities on macOS and Windows.

Samsung Expands Galaxy AI With New Health Assistant Beta

  Samsung Expands Galaxy AI With New Health Assistant Beta

  • by Martech Desk
  • Jul 24, 2026

Samsung has launched the beta version of its AI-powered Health Assistant, offering personalized wellness insights through Samsung Health and Galaxy AI.

Google AI Mode Now Connects with Canva, Instacart and YouTube Music

  Google AI Mode Now Connects with Canva, Instacart and YouTube Music

  • by Martech Desk
  • Jul 18, 2026

Google has expanded AI Mode with Canva, Instacart and YouTube Music integrations, enabling users to create designs, playlists and grocery carts directly from Search.

magicpin Rolls Out AI Assistant Vera

  magicpin Rolls Out AI Assistant Vera Across US, UAE and Four More Countries

  • by Martech Desk
  • Jul 17, 2026

magicpin has expanded its AI merchant assistant Vera to six international markets as it accelerates global adoption of AI-powered retail and restaurant technology.

Spotify Rolls Out 'Talk to Spotify' AI Assistant

  Spotify Rolls Out 'Talk to Spotify' AI Assistant for Premium Users

  • by Martech Desk
  • Jul 16, 2026

Spotify has launched its AI assistant, allowing Premium users to discover music, podcasts and audiobooks through natural language conversations.

OpenAI Introduces ChatGPT Features Designed for Families

  OpenAI Introduces ChatGPT Features Designed for Families

  • by Martech Desk
  • Jul 13, 2026

OpenAI has introduced new ChatGPT features for families, including shared workspaces, collaborative tools and enhanced parental controls for household AI use.

Meta Expands AI Coding Push

  Meta Expands AI Coding Push to Take on OpenAI and Anthropic

  • by Martech Desk
  • Jul 11, 2026

Meta is expanding its AI coding efforts, intensifying competition with OpenAI and Anthropic as demand for AI-powered software development tools continues to grow.

OpenAI Launches ChatGPT Work for Enterprise Productivity

  OpenAI Launches ChatGPT Work for Enterprise Productivity

  • by Martech Desk
  • Jul 11, 2026

OpenAI has launched ChatGPT Work, an enterprise AI platform designed to help professionals automate tasks, collaborate securely and improve workplace productivity.

Fifty Launches AI Audience Interface

  Fifty Launches AI Audience Interface That Lets Brands Talk Directly to Consumers

  • by Martech Desk
  • Jul 11, 2026

Fifty has launched AudienceAI Assistant, an AI-powered platform that enables brands to interact with simulated audiences to test messaging, media strategies and campaign ideas.

China Flags Security Risk in Anthropic's Claude Code

  China Flags Security Risk in Anthropic's Claude Code

  • by Martech Desk
  • Jul 9, 2026

China has issued a security advisory on Anthropic's Claude Code, citing alleged data transmission risks and raising fresh questions around enterprise AI security.

SBI Expands YONO With AI Assistant

  SBI Expands YONO With AI Assistant and New Digital Banking Features

  • by Martech Desk
  • Jul 2, 2026

SBI has launched AI-powered digital journeys, a new agentic AI assistant and enhanced YONO features to strengthen retail and business banking.

Why Consumers Are Starting to Trust ChatGPT More Than Ads

  Why Consumers Are Starting to Trust ChatGPT More Than Ads

  • by Anupama Mitra
  • Jun 22, 2026

Consumers are increasingly using ChatGPT and AI assistants for product research, creating a new trust challenge for advertisers and brands.

AI Shopping Assistants vs Influencers

  AI Shopping Assistants vs Influencers: Who Really Decides What We Buy?

  • by Anupama Mitra
  • Jun 19, 2026

AI shopping assistants are reshaping product discovery, but influencers continue to drive trust and inspiration. Here's how both are influencing purchase decisions.

ChatGPT Market Share Drops Below 50% for the First Time

  ChatGPT Market Share Drops Below 50% for the First Time

  • by Martech Desk
  • Jun 17, 2026

ChatGPT's market share has fallen below 50% for the first time, signaling intensifying competition in the rapidly growing AI assistant market.

SpaceX Signs $60 Billion Cursor Deal

  SpaceX Signs $60 Billion Cursor Deal to Accelerate AI-Powered Software Development

  • by Martech Desk
  • Jun 17, 2026

SpaceX has signed a reported $60 billion deal with Cursor, highlighting growing enterprise demand for AI-powered coding and software development tools.

Apple May Put Advanced Siri AI Features

  Apple May Put Advanced Siri AI Features Behind a Premium Subscription

  • by Martech Desk
  • Jun 16, 2026

Apple is reportedly exploring a premium subscription model for advanced Siri AI features as it looks to monetize next-generation artificial intelligence services.

Equal AI Secures $30 Million

  Equal AI Secures $30 Million to Expand AI-Powered Call Screening in India

  • by Martech Desk
  • Jun 13, 2026

Equal AI has raised $30 million to expand its AI-powered call assistant that screens unknown calls, tackles spam and helps users manage phone conversations.

Suvan Ventures Announces in ASPR AI

  Suvan Ventures Announces Strategic Investment in ASPR AI to Accelerate Agentic Sales

  • by Martech Desk
  • Jun 11, 2026

Suvan Ventures has made a strategic investment in ASPR AI to accelerate growth of its agentic sales execution platform and expand enterprise deployments globally.

Anthropic Launches Claude Fable 5

  Anthropic Launches Claude Fable 5 to Expand Access to Advanced AI

  • by Martech Desk
  • Jun 11, 2026

Anthropic has launched Claude Fable 5, introducing advanced AI capabilities alongside expanded safety controls to support broader consumer and enterprise adoption.

Constant Contact Launches ChatGPT App

  Constant Contact Launches ChatGPT App to Simplify Email Marketing

  • by Martech Desk
  • Jun 10, 2026

Constant Contact has launched a ChatGPT app that enables businesses to create, manage and optimize email marketing campaigns using AI-powered assistance.

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