Duolingo goes all in on AI, phases out contractors in favour of automation

Duolingo is embracing an AI-driven future, with plans to phase out contractor roles that can be handled by artificial intelligence, according to an internal memo from co-founder and CEO Luis von Ahn. The announcement, shared publicly via LinkedIn, signals a significant operational shift as the company officially adopts an “AI-first” approach. In his email, von … Read more

Realme marks 7th anniversary with big discounts across the lineup: Check offers, prices here

Realme has announced a limited-period Anniversary Sale to mark its seventh year in India, offering discounts across a wide range of smartphones. The sale is live across online platforms such as Flipkart and Amazon, as well as offline retail stores, and includes instant price cuts, bank offers, platform-specific coupons, and credit card EMI benefits. Key … Read more

HMD, Lava to launch D2M phones in India: What is direct-to-mobile, how it works and more

HMD and Lava are set to launch Direct-to-Mobile (D2M) phones in India in collaboration with FreeStream Technologies, Tejas Networks, and other ecosystem partners, with announcements timed just ahead of the World Audio Visual & Entertainment Summit (WAVES) 2025, which begins on 1 May at the Jio World Centre in Mumbai. Both companies’ efforts support India’s … Read more