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Google Vids now lets you star in your own AI videos

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Google has updated Google Vids, evolving it from a presentation tool into a comprehensive video creation platform. The update introduces custom digital avatars based on user selfies and voice recordings, alongside the integration of Gemini Omni. This multi-modal AI enables video generation from prompts and images, supports step-by-step editing, and offers lighting and background adjustments. These features target business users while competing with AI video startups.

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Roblox launches an AI-powered game creation feature in its mobile app

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Roblox has introduced "Build," an AI-powered feature allowing mobile users to create games using text prompts without programming experience. While critics worry about an influx of low-quality content, Roblox plans to use player retention metrics to rank and filter games. The feature enters public alpha testing on July 28 in New Zealand. Roblox is also developing AI agents for playtesting and advanced 3D scene-generation models.

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Oil giant BP shutters its corporate venture arm after 20 years

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BP is selling most of its venture portfolio, comprising over ten companies, to Nordic private equity firm Verdane. This move follows BP's pivot away from clean energy. The portfolio, which includes investments in green hydrogen and e-mobility, has seen limited financial growth since 2007. BP will retain a few strategic assets, with the sale expected to conclude by the second quarter of 2027.

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Uber’s $14.8B Delivery Hero deal would nearly double its global footprint

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Uber has agreed to a $14.8 billion all-stock acquisition of Delivery Hero, expanding its delivery footprint to nearly 100 global markets. Simultaneously, Delivery Hero will sell operations in 14 markets to SSW Partners for $1.6 billion. While the deal faces regulatory scrutiny and requires a minimum share acceptance threshold, it aims to strengthen Uber's competitive position against DoorDash and Just Eat by doubling its service reach.

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Newsletter platform Beehiiv’s now lets subscribers chat with each other, adds AI

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Beehiiv has introduced a new Community tool, enabling creators to host discussion forums and paid membership tiers directly on the platform instead of using external services like Discord. This update aims to foster audience engagement and monetization. Additionally, the company launched a redesigned editor featuring side-by-side editing and preview modes. Beehiiv continues to expand its monetization options, with publishers currently earning over $1 million monthly via its ad network.

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X cracks down on creators who steal content

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X is intensifying its crackdown on creator revenue-sharing abuse by targeting content theft and engagement bait. Utilizing an upgraded Grok AI model, the platform can now detect duplicated content more efficiently, redirecting over $1 million in payouts to original creators. X is also suspending bots and removing users from the monetization program for repeated violations, including soliciting follows, to ensure fairer rewards for authentic content creators.

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PhysicsWallah Acquires Majority Stake In Sarrthi IAS For ₹72 Cr

Business • via Startup • Anne Florentyna

"Edtech major PhysicsWallah has acquired an additional 11% stake in UPSC coaching institute Sarrthi IAS for ₹71.81 crore, raising its total holding to 51%. This transaction is part of a broader agreement to acquire up to 85% of the company by FY31. The move aims to strengthen PhysicsWallah's presence in the civil services preparation segment. Sarrthi IAS reported a significant turnover increase to ₹76.52 crore in FY26.".

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Neo Group Nets ₹350 Cr From Peak XV Partners To Strengthen Wealthtech Play

Business • via Startup • Lokesh Choudhary

"Neo Group, a wealth and asset management startup, has raised ₹350 crore in a funding round led by Peak XV Partners. This marks its second significant capital raise in six months, following a TVS Capital-led round that granted it unicorn status. The company, which manages ₹1.3 lakh crore in assets, plans to utilize the funds for technology, talent, and product expansion to compete in India's growing wealth sector.".

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AI-powered travel agency Fora hits unicorn status, raises $60M

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"Travel agency Fora has raised $60 million in a Series D round led by Forerunner and Tactile Ventures, valuing the company at $1 billion. The platform enables individuals to become travel agents and connects users with advisors. Fora plans to use the new capital to expand its AI assistant, Via, and grow into new categories like cruises and flights, following $3 billion in total bookings.".

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Google’s AI Mode now lets you link and interact with select apps

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Google has updated its AI Mode conversational search experience to allow users in the U.S. to link and interact with third-party apps like Instacart, Canva, and YouTube. This expansion enables AI Mode to complete tasks, such as creating grocery lists or curating playlists, rather than just answering questions. The move aims to increase user reliance and better compete with AI rivals like OpenAI and Anthropic.

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Google continues its renaming streak by turning NotebookLM to Gemini Notebook

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Google is renaming its AI-powered research tool NotebookLM to Gemini Notebook, continuing its trend of unifying AI products under the Gemini brand. The update introduces coding execution for advanced data analysis, allowing users to create interactive outputs within secure notebook containers. Currently available to AI Ultra and Workspace business customers, the tool has grown to 30 million users since its 2023 debut as Project Tailwind.

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WeWork Back In The Red In Q1 FY27, Reports ₹4 Cr Loss

Business • via Startup • Gaurav Bagur

WeWork India reported a consolidated net loss of ₹4.1 crore in Q1 FY27, ending a three-quarter streak of profitability. Despite this, the company reduced its year-on-year loss by 71% and saw operating revenue grow 28% to ₹683.8 crore. While Ind AS standards show a loss, WeWork claims a net profit of ₹53.2 crore on an IGAAP-equivalent basis, alongside a significant increase in EBITDA to ₹454.8 crore.

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Yes, you can now order DoorDash from the command line

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DoorDash has launched a limited beta of "dd-cli," a command-line tool allowing developers in the U.S. and Canada to order services via AI agents. This initiative exemplifies agentic commerce by enabling developers to integrate store searches, deal finding, and checkout processes directly into their own software. The tool expands DoorDash's AI strategy, following previous integrations with iMessage, ChatGPT, and its own "Ask DoorDash" chatbot.

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UK cops say arrest of two young hackers disrupted the operations of an infamous hacking group

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"Two teenage hackers, Owen Flowers and Thalha Jubair, were sentenced to five years and six months in prison for hacking Transport for London in 2024. The attack caused £29 million in losses and disrupted transit services for weeks. U.K. authorities stated that the jailing of the pair, members of the notorious cybercrime group Scattered Spider, represents a significant blow and has severely hampered the group's overall activities.".

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Period tracker Stardust shares users’ health data with analytics firm, says Mozilla research

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Mozilla research revealed that the period-tracking app Stardust shares sensitive health information, including reproductive goals and symptoms, with third-party analytics firm RudderStack. Despite claims of privacy and end-to-end encryption, the app was the only one among six tested to share such data. While Stardust asserts that RudderStack cannot sell the information, Mozilla warns of risks like data breaches and law enforcement requests, recommending Euki instead.

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Why is OpenAI selling a ChatGPT basketball?

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OpenAI has expanded its product offerings beyond software, launching a $230 mini keyboard and a $70 rubber ChatGPT basketball as part of its "Pause. Play. Prompt." campaign. Additionally, the company introduced a line of merchandise, featuring items like a $175 "research" quarter-zip. While these physical products aim to encourage offline creativity and brand loyalty, they highlight the company's foray into unconventional hardware and apparel.

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Reo.Dev raises $11.3M in Series A led by Elevation Capital

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Reo.Dev, a Bengaluru-based AI-native go-to-market platform, has raised $11.3 million in a Series A round led by Elevation Capital. The startup uses a Developer Knowledge Graph and AI agents to help software companies identify and engage technical buyers. With total funding now at $15.3 million, Reo.Dev plans to expand globally and enhance its AI capabilities, serving over 200 clients including NVIDIA and LangChain.

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How a former DeepMind researcher raised at a $300M pre-seed valuation before launching a product

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Andrew Dai, former Google DeepMind researcher and CEO of Elorian, discussed raising a $55 million seed round at a $300 million valuation on the Build Mode podcast. Dai focuses on advancing visual AGI, emphasizing visual understanding and reasoning. He shares insights on pitching technical visions to investors, prioritizing strategic partners like Nvidia over higher valuations, and recruiting top AI talent to maintain a competitive advantage through speed.

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Sheryl Sandberg leads $10 million investment in AI-powered vehicle inspection service

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"Sheryl Sandberg’s family office led a $10 million investment in Self Inspection, a San Diego startup specializing in AI-driven vehicle inspections. Using smartphone cameras, the company assesses car damage and provides detailed repair reports. Already utilized by Stellantis and other fleets, the platform has completed over one million inspections. Self Inspection plans to use the new funding to develop more products and expand its operations into Europe.".

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Groyyo raises Rs 90 Cr in first close of Series B round led by Cornerstone Ventures

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AI-driven fashion supply chain platform Groyyo has raised Rs 90 crore in the first close of its Rs 200 crore Series B funding round led by Cornerstone Ventures. The Gurugram-based startup will use the capital to enhance its AI capabilities, expand its manufacturing network, and accelerate global growth. Groyyo connects international brands with manufacturers to digitize apparel sourcing, aiming for revenues exceeding Rs 3,000 crore within three years.

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