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Truecaller Brings Real-Time Caller ID to iOS with iOS 18 Update

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Truecaller has introduced real-time caller ID for iOS with an update following Apple’s iOS 18 release, which supports Live Caller ID Lookup. This feature was previously exclusive to Android users. The update comes after co-founders Alan Mamedi and Nami Zarringhalam stepped down in November 2024. Truecaller, with 2.6 million paying subscribers, sees significant revenue from iOS, where it has converted 750,000 users to its premium service. They’ve also addressed challenges in markets like India with new server architecture and encrypted databases.

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OpenAI’s “Operator” AI Agent Tool Could Be Launching Soon

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OpenAI may soon launch “Operator,” an AI tool capable of autonomously performing tasks like coding and booking travel. Leaks suggest the macOS ChatGPT app includes hidden options for Operator, and benchmarks show mixed performance. While surpassing rivals on some tasks, Operator struggles with others. Safety concerns and competition from Anthropic and Google highlight the challenges of AI agent development.

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BHIM has teamed up with Fintech Yatra to boost financial inclusion across India

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BHIM, which is backed by NPCI BHIM Services Limited (NBSL), has teamed up with FinTech Yatra 2025 as a Principal Partner to boost digital payment adoption and promote financial inclusion all over India. This ambitious 10,000-kilometer road initiative is designed to connect financial innovators with various stakeholders, with the aim of enhancing digital literacy. As part of the plan, BHIM intends to train more than 200 representatives from NGOs through a “train-the-trainer” approach, helping them to educate their communities. This partnership is in line with NBSL’s mission to close the digital divide and empower individuals with secure digital payment solutions, ultimately nurturing a more inclusive digital economy.

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Bluesky and X introduce new video feeds as TikTok faces challenges

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Bluesky launched customizable video feeds for targeted content, while X introduced a “Video Tab” offering personalized video recommendations. These updates, arriving amid TikTok’s US ban, position both platforms as potential alternatives for vertical video consumption. Bluesky also highlighted early-stage decentralized TikTok-like apps being developed on its AT Protocol framework.

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TikTok is bringing its service back online in the US

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TikTok resumed operations after briefly going dark due to a federal ban. President Trump issued an executive order delaying the ban, ensuring no penalties for service providers. TikTok is now working on a long-term solution to stay in the US, while concerns over liability for supporting the app persist among lawmakers.

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Meta Introduces ‘Edits’, A New Competitor to CapCut

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Meta announced a new video editing app, Edits, launching on iOS next month, with Android to follow. Aimed at creators, the app offers creative tools, insights, and collaboration features. This move follows the removal of ByteDance’s CapCut amid the TikTok ban. Meta aims to capitalize on the gap, similar to its quick launch of Instagram Reels after TikTok’s India ban.

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Perplexity Acquires Professional Networking Platform Read.cv

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AI-driven search engine Perplexity has recently acquired Read.cv, a professional networking platform that was launched in 2021 by former Facebook designer Andy Chung. Read.cv is recognized for its features such as resumes, team profiles, job listings, and a Sites function that allows users to create personal websites with “.cv” domains. However, the platform will start winding down operations this Friday. Users will have the opportunity to export their data until May 16, and the domain transition to Hello.cv will take place on January 31. Perplexity’s CEO, Aravind Srinivas, commended Read.cv for its insights into consumer and social experiences. This acquisition is the third for Perplexity as it broadens its focus on corporate tools, following its impressive $9 billion valuation and $500 million in funding from investors, including Institutional Venture Partners.

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SpaceX Catches Starship Booster Again, but Test Flight 7 Ends in Explosion

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SpaceX successfully caught the Super Heavy booster for the second time during its seventh Starship test flight. However, the upper stage, Starship, was lost after SpaceX lost contact 8.5 minutes into the flight due to an “oxygen/fuel leak” that caused pressure buildup.

Key Highlights:
  • CEO Elon Musk announced plans to add fire suppression systems and improve venting to prevent future issues.
  • The ship was loaded with 10 dummy Starlink satellites for its first payload test.
  • SpaceX upgraded Starship with new avionics, cameras, and heat tiles to test re-entry technologies.
  • Debris was spotted over Turks and Caicos, prompting FAA action.

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Meta Voices Concerns Over Antitrust Ruling in India

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Meta has raised concerns about a recent decision by India’s Competition Commission (CCI), which found the company had misused its dominant position by bundling certain features on its platforms. According to Meta, this ruling could lead to some features being scaled back, which might affect both users and businesses that depend on its services.

While Meta is committed to complying with regulations, the company has highlighted the potential challenges this decision poses for its operations in India. It hopes to work closely with authorities to find a balanced approach that allows it to continue offering valuable tools and experiences to its millions of users in the country.

This situation reflects the increasing regulatory pressure on big tech companies and Meta’s efforts to navigate these challenges while staying connected with its users in one of its largest markets.

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Zypp Electric has successfully raised Rs 55.4 crore in its current Series C funding round

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Zypp Electric, a Gurugram-based EV-as-a-service platform, is raising ₹55.4 crore ($6.5 million) from 16 investors in its Series C round, valuing the company at $335-350 million. Earlier in May 2024, it raised $15 million led by ENEOS. Founded in 2017, its partners include Zomato, Swiggy, Flipkart, and more.

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