Windsurf reports Anthropic is restricting direct access to Claude AI models

Anthropic has reduced Windsurf’s access to its Claude 3.5 and 3.7 models, prompting CEO Varun Mohan to express disappointment over the short notice. Windsurf, reportedly being acquired by OpenAI, now relies on third-party providers and user-supplied API keys. This limits access to Claude 4, frustrating users and complicating competition in the fast-growing vibe coding space.

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Samsung Eyes Deeper AI Integration with Perplexity

Samsung is reportedly planning to invest in AI startup Perplexity and integrate its technology into future Galaxy phones. Discussions include preloading its app, enhancing Bixby with Perplexity’s AI, and adding its search tools to Samsung’s browser. This move follows Perplexity’s $500M raise at a $14B valuation, drawing attention from Apple and Motorola too.

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Nykaa’s Profit Triples, BPC Shines While Fashion Falters

Nykaa posted a sharp rise in profit, hitting ₹20.28 crore in Q4 FY25, thanks to its thriving beauty and personal care business. Revenue jumped 23% YoY, though fashion losses deepened. B2B expansion and order growth strategies paid off, but rising costs and fashion vertical struggles hint at uneven performance across segments.

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UPI Dominates Digital India, CBDC Gathers Steam

UPI is clearly the backbone of India’s digital economy, now powering 84% of retail payments. Its explosive growth in QR codes and global expansion shows India’s fintech edge. Meanwhile, RBI’s CBDC pilots signal a strategic shift toward programmable money. The future? A hybrid payments system blending real-time rails with state-backed digital currency. A bold move.

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Perplexity Unveils ‘Perplexity Labs’ to Expand Beyond Search with AI-Powered Productivity Tools

Perplexity has launched Perplexity Labs for Pro subscribers, enabling users to create reports, dashboards, web apps, and more using AI. Available on web and mobile, Labs boosts functionality with tools like code execution and data visualization. The move strengthens Perplexity’s enterprise appeal, aligning with reports of a potential $1B raise at an $18B valuation.

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Grammarly Secures $1B Non-Dilutive Funding to Fuel Growth and Acquisitions

Grammarly has landed a $1 billion non-dilutive commitment from General Catalyst’s Customer Value Fund, designed to support sales, marketing, and strategic acquisitions. Instead of equity, Grammarly will repay the capital via a capped share of revenue. The AI productivity firm, now led by ex-Coda CEO Shishir Mehrotra, earns $700M+ annually and continues evolving post its Coda acquisition.

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Snabbit Secures $19M to Accelerate Quick Service Expansion

Mumbai-based Snabbit has raised $19M in a Series B round led by Lightspeed, bringing its 2024 total to $24.5M. The quick service startup, now active in 10 micro-markets, plans to expand to 200+ in 9 months. Founder Aayush Agarwal cites strong traction in Mumbai and Bengaluru as the driver behind this aggressive growth push.

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Mozilla Shuts Down Pocket: Top Alternatives for Save-It-Later Fans

Mozilla is discontinuing Pocket by October 8, 2025. Users must export saved content before then. Popular alternatives include Matter, Instapaper, Raindrop.io, Plinky, Readwise Reader, and more—offering features like AI assistance, Kindle sync, and advanced organization. Many offer migration tools and discounts to help Pocket users transition smoothly to a new read-it-later solution.

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Naukri.com Fixes App Bug That Exposed Recruiter Emails, Raising Phishing Concerns

India’s leading job portal, Naukri.com, has patched a serious vulnerability in its mobile apps that inadvertently revealed recruiter email addresses — a flaw that could have opened the door to phishing attacks and data misuse. The issue, however, did not affect the website version.

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Google Debuts Standalone NotebookLM Apps on Android and iOS

Google’s AI-driven tool, NotebookLM, designed to help users navigate and make sense of complex information, is now accessible as a mobile app on both Android and iOS platforms. The app brings key features of NotebookLM to smartphones and tablets, enabling users to explore, understand, and interact with content on the go.

Source: Google

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