Startups (opens original source in a new tab)TechCrunchNvidia just showed that the harness, not the AI model, is now the real heroNvidia research shows that AI agents can perform well, and not go off the deep end, through fine-tuning, even if the AI model isn't that great at the task. (opens original source in a new tab)Julie Bort·21 August 2026
Startups (opens original source in a new tab)TechCrunchLast chance: Save up to $300 on your TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 ticket todayIf you’ve been circling around Disrupt, then now’s the best time to lock in your pass and start getting ready to join the rest of the startup community gathering in San Francisco from October 13-15 at Moscone West! (opens original source in a new tab)TechCrunch Events·21 August 2026
(opens original source in a new tab)YourStoryKarnataka govt launches low cost AI computing device KEOThe government aims to democratise the access to artificial intelligence (AI) through the introduction of KEO. (opens original source in a new tab)21 August 2026
(opens original source in a new tab)YourStory(Weekly funding roundup Aug 15-21) VC inflow remains rangeboundVenture capital funding in August so far has shown no appreciable upward movement, and it is the single large deals that are making the difference. (opens original source in a new tab)21 August 2026
(opens original source in a new tab)YourStoryRooftop solar crosses 50 lakh homes as PM Surya Ghar triples its paceIndia's rooftop solar push has reached 50 lakh homes in just over two years. Here's how PM Surya Ghar is accelerating adoption. (opens original source in a new tab)21 August 2026
(opens original source in a new tab)YourStoryGudlyf Mobility builds the lightweight cylinders that hydrogen vehicles need to carry fuelThe Madurai-based company designs and makes Type IV composite hydrogen cylinders rated to 700 bar for vehicles, gas distribution and industrial use. (opens original source in a new tab)21 August 2026
(opens original source in a new tab)YourStorySagar Defence Engineering builds uncrewed boats that patrol and survey without anyone aboardThe Maharashtra-based company makes unmanned surface vessels and aerial systems for the Navy, Coast Guard and energy sector, along with the autonomy software that runs them. (opens original source in a new tab)21 August 2026
(opens original source in a new tab)YourStoryHyper Horizon builds small autonomous submarines that map the sea without a pilotThe Bengaluru-based company makes compact underwater vehicles for survey and surveillance, designed to be cheap enough to deploy in numbers rather than one at a time. (opens original source in a new tab)21 August 2026
(opens original source in a new tab)YourStoryFrom income to long-term opportunity: The rise of expertise-led side hustlesProfessionals are increasingly turning their skills, networks, and experience into additional income streams, especially in areas such as financial and insurance advisory. Something has changed in the way working professionals in India think about earning and financial security. A steady salary (opens original source in a new tab)21 August 2026
(opens original source in a new tab)YourStorySUSE Women in Technology event: Why AI’s next opportunity is also a leadership testSenior women leaders from SUSE and Accenture discussed AI’s business value, the skills India needs, and why women must move beyond governance to shape the technology. (opens original source in a new tab)21 August 2026
(opens original source in a new tab)YourStory6 Books that explain why some people never give upDiscover six inspiring books that explain the mindset, habits, and resilience that help people persevere through setbacks and never give up. (opens original source in a new tab)21 August 2026
