Handpicked Tech & Startup News
Summarized for You
Supabase Raises $200M, Becomes Go-To Backend for AI Apps
Supabase, the open-source Firebase alternative, just raised $200M at a $2B valuation. With over 1.7M developers and explosive growth, it’s fast becoming the default backend for AI and modern apps. Built on Postgres, it simplifies setup while scaling effortlessly—earning major love from the dev community and big investors alike.
Read more on TechCrunch
Intel to Cut 20% of Jobs? Report Reveals Major Restructuring Under New CEO
Intel is set to lay off over 20% of its workforce this week as part of a major shakeup under new CEO Lip-Bu Tan. The move aims to cut bureaucracy, refocus on engineering, and help the struggling chipmaker compete with Nvidia. Tan’s strategy includes restructuring, spinning off non-core assets, and revamping Intel’s product and manufacturing approach.
Read more on mint
Columbia’s suspended student startup Cluely raises $5.3M in seed funding
Suspended Columbia student Chungin “Roy” Lee raised $5.3M for Cluely — an AI tool designed to secretly assist users during interviews, exams, and sales calls via a hidden browser window. Despite ethical concerns and a viral “Black Mirror”‑style launch video, Cluely claims over $3M ARR as its founders embrace controversy over convention.
Read more on Techcrunch
Web 2.0’s Comeback: Bringing Back Real Connection
Web 2.0 platforms like Digg, HARO, and TechCrunch are being revived to counter today’s closed, algorithm-driven internet. People crave open, community-driven tools that prioritize credibility and meaningful connections over virality and noise. This resurgence isn’t just nostalgia—it’s about reclaiming access and trust in the AI era.
Read more on Inc
Musk’s Risky Move: Choosing Robotaxis Over Affordable EVs
Elon Musk ignored warnings from Tesla’s analysts and chose to focus on the Cybercab instead of the $25,000 Model 2. The team thought the Model 2 would sell well globally, but Musk went with the robotaxi. With Tesla facing tough competition and falling stock prices, this decision might hurt the company big time.
Read more on Yahoo
BluSmart Halts Services as Probe Hits Co-Founders’ Firm
BluSmart, India’s electric cab startup, has paused operations in cities like Delhi-NCR and Mumbai amid a SEBI probe into Gensol Engineering, linked to co-founders Anmol and Puneet Jaggi. The brothers stepped down after allegations of fund misuse. Investors are stunned, and while a Uber pivot is rumored, Gensol denies it.
Read more on TechCrunch
The Bharat Project Boosts Rural Entrepreneurs
Union Minister Piyush Goyal launched The Bharat Project by YourStory in Mumbai, empowering entrepreneurs from Tier II, III cities, and rural India. This initiative offers AI-powered mentorship, district-level activations, and a WhatsApp learning program. Featuring the Bharat Ideathon and BharatSparks, it provides funding and visibility. A documentary, Shuru-kar, will showcase inspiring startup stories.
Read more on YourStory
Bluesky’s New Blue Check Verification System
Bluesky may soon launch a blue check verification system, spotted in its GitHub repo. Unlike X’s subscription-based model, Bluesky’s approach involves multiple trusted organizations, like The New York Times, issuing checks. Verified users get a blue circle with a white checkmark. The system, possibly announced April 21, 2025, aims for decentralized, transparent verification.
Read more on TechCrunch
TSMC Posts Strong Q1 Amid AI Chip Boom, Keeps 2025 Growth Outlook
TSMC’s Q1 profits surged 60% to NT$361.56 billion, fueled by rising AI chip demand. Advanced tech like 3nm and 5nm chips led sales, with AI and 5G making up 59% of revenue. Despite U.S. trade tariff risks, TSMC maintained its 2025 growth forecast and continues investing billions in U.S. manufacturing expansion.
Read more on CNBC
Medicare Startup Chapter Secures $75M, Hits $1.5B Valuation
Chapter, a Medicare advisory startup co-founded by Vivek Ramaswamy, raised $75 million, pushing its valuation to $1.5 billion. Known for prioritizing client needs over insurer profits, the company draws bipartisan leadership, including Donna Shalala. Backed by investors like Peter Thiel and JD Vance, Chapter continues to reshape Medicare plan guidance for seniors.
Read more on newsbytes
xAI Introduces Memory Feature to Grok
Elon Musk’s xAI has rolled out a memory feature for its Grok chatbot, enabling it to remember past chats for more personalized responses. Currently in beta on web and mobile (except EU/UK), users can view, manage, or delete memories anytime. This update brings Grok closer to rivals like ChatGPT and Gemini in user-tailored AI interactions.
Read more on TechCrunch
Anthropic Boosts Claude with Google Workspace Integration and Smart Research
Anthropic has upgraded Claude with two big features: direct access to Gmail, Calendar, and Docs, turning it into a true workplace assistant, and a new “Research” tool that runs multi-step searches with citations. These upgrades aim to rival Microsoft’s Copilot, while Anthropic promises more powerful updates soon — all while addressing privacy and accuracy concerns.
Read more on TheVerge
Notion rolls out an AI-powered email client for Gmail
Notion just dropped Notion Mail, an AI-packed Gmail client that helps you sort emails, draft replies, schedule meetings, and more. It’s super customizable and connects with Notion’s tools like Calendar. Unlike basic AI email helpers, it lets you build your inbox your way. More features and an iOS app are in the pipeline too!
Read more on TechCrunch
OpenAI Unveils GPT-4.1 Models Designed for Smarter Coding
OpenAI launched GPT-4.1, plus mini and nano versions, flaunting a huge 1M-token context window. It promises sharper coding skills and better real-world use, but still lags behind Google’s Gemini and Anthropic’s Claude on benchmarks. Cheap, fast, but not perfect — OpenAI admits reliability drops as input grows. Progress? Sure. Flawless? Not yet!
Read more on TechCrunch
Jack Dorsey and Musk Spark IP Law Debate
Jack Dorsey tweeted “delete all IP law,” and Elon Musk instantly backed him, fueling a heated debate on copyright and creator rights. Critics argue they’re undermining artists, while Dorsey claims the system unfairly exploits creators. Musk’s anti-patent stance isn’t new, but the timing hints at deeper tensions over AI, lawsuits, and tech’s future rules.
Read more on TechCrunch
Indian Government Allocates ₹1,000 Crore for Space Startups
The Indian government is investing ₹1,000 crore to support space startups, aiming to boost the country’s role in the global space race. Managed by SIDBI Venture Capital, this funding is part of a larger ₹10,000 crore plan over five years to spark innovation and growth in India’s fast-emerging space sector.
Read more on entrackr
Google Unveils Ironwood AI Chip to Rival Nvidia
Google has launched its seventh-gen AI chip, Ironwood, designed for fast AI inference tasks like powering chatbots. The chip can work in clusters of over 9,000 units and delivers double the energy efficiency of its predecessor. Available only through Google Cloud, Ironwood boosts Google’s AI edge. Alphabet shares jumped 9.7% following the announcement.
Read more on Reuters
WhatsApp Rolls Out New Features Across Chats, Calls & Channels
WhatsApp has introduced new updates including real-time online status in group chats, smarter notification controls, and document scanning on iPhones. Video calls now offer better quality and reliability. Users can create events in personal chats, invite others during calls, and enjoy upgraded channel tools like short video sharing, QR codes, and voice message summaries.
Read more on TechCrunch
Meta Unveils Llama 4 Collection
Meta launches its Llama 4 collection, introducing Scout, Maverick, and Behemoth models built with a mixture-of-experts architecture. The new AI models deliver enhanced visual understanding, impressive performance on coding and reasoning benchmarks, and balanced responses on controversial topics. Scout runs on a single GPU, while Maverick and Behemoth demand robust hardware. License restrictions apply for EU users according to Meta.
Read more on TechCrunch
OpenAI’s Image Generator Goes Free for All!
OpenAI’s CEO Sam Altman announced that their GPT-4o-powered image generator is now free for everyone, previously exclusive to paid ChatGPT users. With a possible three-image daily limit, it’s already a hit—melting GPUs and sparking Studio Ghibli-style art debates. OpenAI also raised $40 billion, boasting 500 million weekly ChatGPT users.
Read more on TechCrunch
xAI Acquires X in All-Stock Deal to Boost AI Ambitions
Elon Musk’s AI startup, xAI, has acquired social media platform X (formerly Twitter) in an all-stock deal, valuing xAI at $80B and X at $33B. The merger integrates data, AI models, and talent, strengthening xAI’s competitive edge. Musk aims to leverage X’s vast user base and data to accelerate AI development.
Read more on TechCrunch
Recently Picked Podcasts
Sanjeev Bikhchandani’s Entrepreneurial Journey: Lessons from Building Naukri.com to Unicorn Success
The Rise and Fall of Micromax: Lessons from Rahul Sharma’s Journey
How I Built A $1.4B Software Giant Called AmplitudeㅣSpenser Skates, Amplitude
How To Build The Future: Sam Altman | Y Combinator
The Dream Expert: What Your Dreams Are Trying to Tell You | Dr. Rahul Jandial
This Man Spent $2M To Become Immortal | Biohacker Bryan Johnson
Latest Blogs
7 Benefits You Should Start Listening to Podcasts Today
Top 5 Mind-Blowing Abhijit Chavda Podcasts You Can’t Miss!
TED Talks for Becoming Your Best Self in 2025
Book Reading Vs Podcast Listening?
Top 5 Podcasts About AI Trends That Will Blow Your Mind
