South Korea fines Google and Apple, orders external payment — 29 Oct 2026

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South Korea fines Google and Apple · Cognite reports $1 billion in verified AI value

Arjun and Meera on 29 October 2026: every story in this episode, with sources.

00:00 — Intro

00:19 — South Korea fines Google and Apple, orders external payment links allowed
If you sell digital goods in Korea, design and test an external checkout flow now so you can cut app store billing dependence once it is permitted.
Source: The Hindu Tech · Our story

01:21 — Cognite reports $1 billion in verified AI value for industrial customers
Build a verified-outcome ROI framework with customers, tracking prevented losses and savings, so your sales pitch leads with proven value rather than feature lists.
Source: ET Tech · Our story

02:22 — Let's Game Now raises Rs 30 crore led by Anand Mahindra and Bestvantage
Esports founders should pitch strategic angel investors and family offices alongside traditional VCs, since high-profile individual backers are still actively funding the category.
Source: Entrackr · Our story

03:15 — Zorit, formerly Bijnis, raises Rs 27 crore led by Sparrow Capital
If you're building in B2B quick commerce, a sharper refocus or rebrand can attract investor backing, as Zorit's raise from Sparrow Capital, Info Edge and WaterBridge shows.
Source: Entrackr · Our story

04:05 — Amazon unveils five new Alexa devices including redesigned Echo Show 16
Prototype voice and display shopping flows now, since five new Alexa devices, including a redesigned Echo Show 16 smart display and photo frame, create more surfaces for driving purchases.
Source: ET Tech · Our story

04:33 — Fortis completes acquisition of 110-bed Suguna Hospital in Bengaluru
Hospital software vendors should engage Fortis early in Bengaluru, positioning your product as a candidate for the standardised tech stack that integrated groups typically adopt after acquisitions.
Source: ET HealthWorld · Our story

05:08 — Blink Digital's Rs 1,000 crore suit against Meta stays in India
If your business depends on Meta ad accounts, document your ad account compliance and keep records handy, since Indian courts will hear restriction disputes locally.
Source: Inc42 · Our story

05:52 — Bandhan Bank sees Rs 200 crore annual hit from IRDAI distribution draft
Stress-test your bancassurance partnerships for commission sensitivity now, and explore cost-linked commission structures so a partner's income hit does not derail your distribution model.
Source: ET BFSI · Our story

06:34 — Paytm says DLG costs will weigh on near-term EBITDA despite better payment margins
Pair margin-improving payment features like EMI and enterprise acquiring with disciplined credit-loss guarantee exposure, since product-led margin gains can still be erased before reaching profitability.
Source: ET BFSI · Our story

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