Faced with geopolitics and trade war, US companies in China report record-low new investment plans

WASHINGTON — American companies in China are reporting record-low new investment plans for this year and declining confidence in profits, while uncertainty in U.S.-China relations and President Donald Trump’s tariffs have become their top concerns, according to a business survey released Wednesday. The companies are also challenged by China’s slowing economy, where weak domestic demand … Read more

Google bringing ads to AI Overviews in India, alongside new AI-driven marketing tools

Months after the Indian government abolished the controversial ‘Google tax’ on online advertisements, the tech giant is stepping up its efforts to help businesses reach consumers in India through new AI-powered advertising tools on Search, YouTube, and connected TV. Google on Thursday, July 10, announced it will be rolling out ads in AI Overviews for … Read more

Superman box office collection Day 6: James Gunn’s superhero flick crosses Rs 33.6 crore in India; soars past $270 million globally |

James Gunn’s Superman has continued its steady box office run in India, however, it has faced a minor dip in weekday earnings. On Wednesday, the film added an estimated Rs 2.02 crore to its domestic tally, taking the total India net collection to approximately Rs 33.62 crore across all languages. Indian box office performance After … Read more

Authorities take custody of 21 kids in California while surrogate moms claim couple misled them

More than 20 children are in the custody of a California child-welfare agency while authorities investigate a Los Angeles-area couple and whether they misled surrogate mothers around the country. Fifteen children were removed from the couple’s opulent home in Arcadia after an abuse allegation in May, and another six living elsewhere were also located, Arcadia … Read more

Perplexity launches Comet, an AI powered browser that’s nothing like Chrome, Edge or Firefox | Technology News

Perplexity AI, the NVIDIA-backed startup known for its popular AI-powered search engine of the same name, has launched Comet, its first AI-powered web browser. The company states that the new browser, which features Perplexity’s AI search engine at its core, is designed for users who rely on the internet for work, research, and other tasks. … Read more