Motorola Razr 60 Ultra Launches with Jaw-Dropping Display, Snapdragon 8 Elite Chip, and Foldable Magic

Motorola just dropped its latest flagship foldable — the Razr 60 Ultra, and let’s just say, it’s a powerhouse with style. Think stunning displays, top-tier performance, and foldable flair all packed into one slick device.

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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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Trump Pressures Apple to Boost U.S. Manufacturing, Slams India Expansion Plans

Former U.S. President Donald Trump has voiced frustration over Apple’s growing manufacturing operations in India, urging CEO Tim Cook to prioritize expanding production within the United States. The remarks come just days after India approved a major Apple chip project led by Foxconn, signaling Apple’s deepening commitment to Indian manufacturing.

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Coinbase Breach Exposes Customer Data in Insider-Driven Attack, Hacker Demands $20M Ransom

Coinbase has confirmed a major security breach involving insider collusion, leading to the theft of sensitive customer data. The company disclosed the incident in a regulatory filing and blog post, revealing that a hacker used compromised support contractors to extract internal data — and later demanded $20 million in ransom, which Coinbase refused to pay.

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Blackstone Plans Rs 4,500 Crore Investment for Hyderabad Data Centre

Blackstone has signed an MoU with Telangana to build a 150 MW data center in Hyderabad for Rs 4,500 crore. This facility, aimed at hyperscale clients, will support AI and cloud services. Concurrently, Microsoft plans a $3 billion investment in India’s AI and cloud infrastructure, partnering with MeitY for ethical AI development under the IndiaAI Mission.

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Google’s Gemini AI Now Empowers Everyone with Advanced Smart Home Control

Google’s Gemini AI smart home controls are now available to all users. The Google Home extension in the Gemini app allows for complex commands like adjusting multiple lights. Users can control devices via natural language, manage settings from the lock screen, and handle media control on smart devices. The rollout begins today, extending over weeks.

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Pearl: The AI Search Engine Blending AI Answers with Human Expertise


Pearl, a new AI search engine, combines AI answers with human fact-checking and expert consultations. It uses JustAnswer’s data and popular AI models to provide responses, offering a freemium model. Legal clarity under Section 230 remains uncertain. Testing showed mixed results, with some answers not significantly improved by human input, suggesting limited value over free online resources.

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Pipeshift Secures $2.5M from Y Combinator to Revolutionize AI Workload Orchestration

Pipeshift, an I infrastructure startup, has raised $2.5M in seed funding led by Y Combinator and SenseAI Ventures. The funds will launch a PaaS to orchestrate AI workloads across infrastructures. With over 30 clients, including NetApp, Pipeshift aims to simplify AI deployment for enterprises, reducing the need for extensive engineering efforts.

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