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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Musk’s xAI Aims for Massive $20B Funding Round

Elon Musk’s xAI Holdings is reportedly seeking $20 billion in fresh funding, aiming for a $120 billion valuation. If it closes, it would be the second-largest private funding round ever. The money could help ease X’s $1.3 billion annual debt costs. Musk’s key investors from Tesla and SpaceX are expected to back the raise.

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Days Gone Remastered Adds Game Speed Controls and Accessibility Upgrades

Launching April 25, Days Gone Remastered introduces new accessibility features, including adjustable Game Speed (down to 25%) to ease intense gameplay. It also adds subtitle colors, High Contrast Mode, and customizable controls. A $10 upgrade is available for PS4 owners, and PC players will receive many of the new features too. Horde mode just got more player-friendly!

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Alphabet Q1 2025: AI Fuels Growth Across Google Ecosystem

Alphabet’s Q1 was powered by strong growth in Search, Cloud, and YouTube, with AI at the core. Gemini 2.5 launched, boosting products like Search, Pixel, and Workspace. Cloud saw major AI adoption and agent innovations. YouTube hit 20 years and 1B+ podcast users, while Waymo expanded rapidly. AI-driven momentum continues ahead of major 2025 events.

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DeepSeek in Hot Water Over Data Privacy in South Korea

South Korea’s data watchdog says Chinese AI startup DeepSeek transferred user data and AI prompts overseas without permission during its January app launch. Downloads were halted in February, and officials now demand DeepSeek delete the data and set legal safeguards. DeepSeek claims it stopped the transfers in April to improve user experience, sparking ongoing privacy concerns

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AI Startups Are on Fire: $36M Raised for Smarter Tools and Tech

April was a big month for AI startups—Qevlar, HoneyHive, Solve Intelligence, and Delos pulled in a combined $36 million in funding. From cybersecurity and patent automation to testing AI agents and boosting office productivity, these companies are building tools that could shape how we work and innovate in the AI space.

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Google rolls out real-time video AI features for Gemini

Google is rolling out powerful new AI features to Gemini Live, letting it “see” your screen or camera feed and help in real time—like suggesting paint colors or explaining what’s on your screen. These updates, based on its Project Astra tech, give Google a solid edge over Amazon’s Alexa and Apple’s delayed Siri upgrades. Gemini’s getting smarter—and fast.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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