VerSe Innovation parent company behind popular platforms Dailyhunt and Josh Lays Off 350 Employees

VerSe Innovation, the parent company behind popular platforms Dailyhunt and Josh, is letting go of approximately 350 employees this month as part of a company-wide restructuring. The move is aimed at cutting costs, boosting profitability, and accelerating its shift toward artificial intelligence (AI)-driven growth.

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Uber Launches Route Share and Ride Passes to Offer Affordable Commute Options in U.S. Cities

In response to rising economic pressures, Uber is rolling out cost-saving ride options for U.S. commuters, including a new fixed-route shared ride feature called Route Share. Announced at Uber’s annual Go-Get event, these changes aim to retain loyal users with cheaper, more predictable ride alternatives during weekday peak hours.

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AI Startup Hedra Raises $32M to Fuel Viral Talking Character Videos and Customizable AI Models

Hedra, a rising AI video generation startup behind the viral trend of talking AI baby podcasts, has secured $32 million in Series A funding. The round, led by Andreessen Horowitz (a16z), will help the company enhance its Character-3 model and build more interactive AI video tools focused on expressive 3D characters and storytelling.

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Apple Music Launches “Sound Therapy” Collection to Promote Focus, Relaxation, and Sleep

Apple Music is diving into the wellness space with its new “Sound Therapy” collection—an audio wellness feature designed to help listeners focus, relax, or sleep better. Created in collaboration with Universal Music Group (UMG), the initiative blends familiar songs with scientifically tuned sound waves to enhance mental well-being.

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OpenAI Fixing Bug That Allowed Minors to Generate Erotic Content

A bug in ChatGPT allowed minors to access graphic erotica, as found by TechCrunch. OpenAI confirmed the issue and is deploying a fix, emphasizing it violates their policies. The flaw surfaced after OpenAI relaxed content filters. While promoting ChatGPT in education, concerns grow over its safety for younger users due to weak age verification.

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Reddit Adds Hindi Translation to Reach More Users in India

Reddit has expanded its machine translation feature to include Hindi, making posts and comments more accessible to Indian users. Support for Bengali is coming soon. The platform is also rolling out its AI search tool, Answers, in India and other countries, while continuing to grow its local team across various roles.

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Perplexity AI Chatbot Launches on WhatsApp, with More Features on the Way

Perplexity AI, the popular answer engine, is now available on WhatsApp, allowing users to chat without signing up or downloading an app. Just save +1 (833) 436-3285 and start asking questions. It also works on WhatsApp Web. More features like voice mode and media generation are coming soon, making AI more accessible, especially in WhatsApp-dominant regions.

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Gmail Rolls Out Big Mobile Updates with AI and Design Tweaks

Google has upgraded its Gmail app for Android and iOS, adding a more flexible split-screen for tablets and foldables. iOS users get a fresh Material Design 3 look with rounded elements. Plus, Gemini’s AI image generator is coming to the Gmail sidebar, letting users create and insert images directly into their email drafts.

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