EducateKaro – Handpicked Tech & Startup News | Quick, Smart Summaries
Handpicked Tech & Startup News | Quick, Smart Summaries
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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Quantum computing might sound like science fiction, but it’s edging closer to real-world use—and one startup is leading the charge. Israeli company Classiq just raised a jaw-dropping $110 million to make quantum software easier for businesses everywhere.
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In a surprising turn, the U.S. and China agreed to a 90-day pause on their escalating tariff battle, giving global markets a reason to breathe — at least for now.
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Amazon just introduced a new warehouse robot named Vulcan — and it’s not just another metal arm. This one can “feel,” and it’s designed to work with humans, not replace them… or so they say.
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Elon Musk’s xAI has rolled out a memory feature for its Grok chatbot, enabling it to remember past chats for more personalized responses. Currently in beta on web and mobile (except EU/UK), users can view, manage, or delete memories anytime. This update brings Grok closer to rivals like ChatGPT and Gemini in user-tailored AI interactions.
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Wall Street dipped Wednesday, led by chipmakers, after new U.S. export curbs hit Nvidia and AMD hard, wiping billions from their outlooks. Nvidia warned of a $5.5 billion charge, AMD $800 million. Investors grew cautious as trade tensions, tariff worries, and Fed rate speculations added uncertainty, despite strong retail sales data and stable earnings from United Airlines.
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Design software maker Figma has confidentially filed for an IPO with the SEC, following the collapse of its $20 billion Adobe acquisition due to regulatory hurdles. The move comes as tech IPOs face uncertainty. Valued at $12.5 billion in 2024, Figma continues to grow, backed by top investors and earning $600 million annually.
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After the U.S. hiked tariffs on Chinese goods by 145%, many Chinese exporters like Conmo Electronic are watching U.S. orders vanish. At the Canton Fair, sellers voiced worries about frozen deals, delayed orders, and shifting markets. Some firms eye other regions like Nigeria, but many fear layoffs if this trade standoff drags on.
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India’s edtech giant upGrad joined hands with Seed Group, linked to Sheikh Saeed bin Ahmed Al Maktoum, to spread AI and data training across UAE and MENA. The goal’s to help businesses and govts gear up for the AI-driven future. upGrad’s aiming global too, and this deal speeds up their expansion dreams!
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Notion just dropped Notion Mail, an AI-packed Gmail client that helps you sort emails, draft replies, schedule meetings, and more. It’s super customizable and connects with Notion’s tools like Calendar. Unlike basic AI email helpers, it lets you build your inbox your way. More features and an iOS app are in the pipeline too!
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