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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Hitachi Vantara Unveils VSP 360 — A One-Stop Platform for Unified Data Management

Hitachi Vantara just rolled out its latest innovation in enterprise data management — the Virtual Storage Platform 360 (VSP 360). Built for the AI era, this unified platform brings block, file, object, and software-defined storage under one intuitive umbrella, aiming to simplify complex hybrid environments for organizations of all sizes.

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Anthropic Levels Up with Claude 4 — But Is It Enough to Shake the AI Giants?

At its developer conference, Anthropic made a bold statement with the debut of two new models: Claude Opus 4 and Claude Sonnet 4. More than just technical upgrades, this launch signals Anthropic’s deepening ambition to become a major force in the AI landscape — even as rivals like OpenAI and Google keep pushing the limits.

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Firecrawl Revives AI Hiring Effort with $1M Budget, Seeking Human-Agent Hybrid Workforce

Firecrawl, a startup supported by Y Combinator, is once again hiring AI agents—this time with a fresh $1 million budget and a sharper focus. Despite a failed first attempt earlier this year, the company has posted three new listings for AI agents on Y Combinator’s job board and is actively seeking both bots and the humans behind them.

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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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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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