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    Apps

    Spotify introduces a physical book purchasing feature in the US and UKSpotify now allows users in the US and UK to purchase physical books, expanding beyond audiobooks into broader digital and retail content services.

    Spotify now allows users in the US and UK to purchase physical books, expanding beyond audiobooks into broader digital and retail content services.

    By Shivangi Yadav19 April 20262 min read
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    Commerce

    Instacart expands global reach with Instaleap acquisition

    Instacart acquires Instaleap to strengthen its enterprise platform and expand international operations in grocery and retail technology.

    By Shivangi Yadav17 April 20262 min read
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    Startups

    Amazon and Walmart-backed Flipkart put pressure on India’s quick-commerce startups

    Amazon and Flipkart are intensifying competition in India’s quick-commerce market, putting pressure on startups with faster delivery and aggressive pricing.

    By Shivangi Yadav14 April 20265 min read
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    Apps

    StubHub agrees to $10M settlement over FTC claims of deceptive ticket pricing

    StubHub will pay $10 million to settle FTC allegations of deceptive ticket-pricing practices, raising concerns about transparency in online ticket sales.

    By Shivangi Yadav14 April 20263 min read

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    Transportation

    Zipline secures $200M funding to expand drone delivery network

    Zipline raises $200 million to expand its drone delivery services, accelerating logistics innovation across healthcare, retail, and e-commerce sectors.

    By Shivangi Yadav24 March 20263 min read
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    Commerce

    Amazon introduces 1-hour and 3-hour delivery options across the US

    Amazon rolls out 1-hour and 3-hour delivery options in the US, expanding its fast delivery network to meet rising demand for same-day and instant fulfilment.

    By Shivangi Yadav21 March 20262 min read
43. 

    Startups

    Quince reaches $10B valuation after $500M funding round led by Iconiq

    Online retailer Quince reaches a $10 billion valuation after raising $500 million in a funding round led by Iconiq, signalling strong investor confidence in the brand’s growth.

    By Shivangi Yadav13 March 20262 min read
44. 

    Commerce

    Amazon expands feature allowing shoppers to buy products from external retail websites

    Amazon expands a shopping feature that lets customers purchase products from other retailers’ websites directly through its platform, widening online shopping options.

    By Shivangi Yadav11 March 20263 min read

45. 

    Commerce

    Uzum’s valuation jumps past $2.3 billion after surging more than 50% in seven months

    Uzbekistan’s Uzum sees its valuation climb more than 50% in seven months, reaching $2.3 billion as the country’s digital commerce and fintech sectors expand rapidly.

    By Shivangi Yadav10 March 20265 min read
46. 

    Commerce

    Etsy sells secondhand clothing marketplace Depop to eBay for $1.2B

    Etsy has agreed to sell its secondhand fashion platform, Depop, to eBay for $1.2 billion, reshaping its portfolio and strengthening eBay’s position in the resale market.

    By Shivangi Yadav20 February 20263 min read
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    Government & Policy

    India partners with Alibaba.com for export push despite past China tech bans

    India partners with Alibaba.com to strengthen export opportunities for MSMEs, signaling renewed trade engagement despite earlier restrictions on several Chinese technology platforms.

    By Shivangi Yadav17 February 20264 min read
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    Apps

    Uber Eats launches AI assistant to help with grocery cart creation

    Uber Eats has introduced an AI assistant designed to help customers build grocery carts faster, offering smart suggestions, recipe ideas, and personalised recommendations.

    By Shivangi Yadav15 February 20262 min read