PERPLEXITY ACQUISITION BID
Yahoo turns to AI-powered answer engine Scout to lead it back it its roots in online search
Yahoo is exploring technology's next frontier with Scout, an answer engine powered by artificial intelligence. Scout seems insightful, based on its response to a question posed by The Associated Press about why one of Silicon Valley's brightest stars faded away a decade ago.
PYPL stock fell today after report says PayPal not in sale talks with Stripe – here's what investors need to know
PayPal PYPL stock today: PayPal's stock dropped after a report denying active takeover talks with Stripe or any other entity. Executives are reportedly preparing for potential activist campaigns or unwanted bids due to internal concerns about vulnerability following a significant share price decline. This comes after earlier speculation about Stripe's potential interest in acquiring parts or all of PayPal.
Apple eyeing top talent, technology from visual intelligence startup Prompt AI: Report
According to a CNBC report, employees who chose not to join Apple would receive lower pay and were urged to apply for open roles at the company. The startup told its employees about the pending deal at an all-hands meeting on Thursday, saying those not joining Apple would receive reduced pay and were encouraged to apply for open roles at the company, the report added.
Browser battles: Chrome’s AI upgrade takes aim at Perplexity’s Comet
Currently available in the US, Gemini can clarify user queries on any webpage and even across multiple tabs on Mac, Windows desktop, and Android devices. The company said the feature will also be available to businesses in the coming weeks through Google Workspace, and added that Gemini will soon be built into iOS.
Groups that have bid for TikTok or expressed interest
President Trump announced a deal between the US and China to keep TikTok operating in the United States, potentially resolving a year-long saga. The agreement involves transferring TikTok's American assets to US owners from ByteDance. Several companies, including Oracle, Amazon, and Perplexity AI, expressed interest in acquiring TikTok's US operations.
Worth more than the GDP of 100+ nations, Atlassian acquires The Browser Company for $610 million
Atlassian acquires The Browser Company for $610 million cash, entering AI browser market with Dia workspace browser to compete against Microsoft Edge, Google Chrome in enterprise environments
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Apple internally discussed buying Mistral, Perplexity: Report
CEO Tim Cook signaled last month that Apple was open to larger AI-related acquisitions to accelerate its roadmap, a shift from its historically conservative M&A posture.
Kraken’s Capitalise.ai deal: game-changing no-code AI trading or just more hype in crypto’s AI race?
Kraken Capitalise.ai acquisition is shaping up to be one of the most important shifts in crypto trading this year. With the takeover of the Israeli no-code trading platform, Kraken is betting big on AI-powered automation for its Kraken Pro users.
Perplexity Google Chrome bid: AI startup Perplexity makes bold $34.5 billion bid for Google's Chrome browser
Perplexity AI Chrome Browser bid: Buying Chrome would allow the startup to tap the browser's more than three billion users for an edge in the AI search race as regulatory pressure threatens Google's grip on the industry.
AI upstart Perplexity shocks tech world with $34.5 billion bid to snatch Google Chrome
Perplexity Chrome latest news: Perplexity AI has offered $34.5 billion for Google's Chrome. This bid comes amid Google's legal challenges. The US Department of Justice wants Google to divest Chrome. They believe it will promote fair competition. Google is resisting this proposal. Perplexity, known for its AI search engine, recently launched its own browser.
As race for AI startups heats up, Apple, Meta mull Perplexity acquisition
While Apple’s internal discussions on potentially bidding for the AI startup are at an early stage, a Bloomberg News report said that Meta Platforms tried to buy Perplexity earlier this year. These actions are driven by the fact that while Google continues to dominate the search engine space globally, AI-powered alternatives like Perplexity and ChatGPT are gaining traction, particularly among younger users.
Apple executives held internal talks about buying Perplexity: Report
Big tech companies are doubling down on investments to enhance AI capabilities and support growing demand for AI-powered services to maintain competitive leadership in the rapidly evolving tech landscape. Meta announced a $14.8 billion investment in Scale AI last week and hired Scale AI CEO Alexandr Wang to lead its new superintelligence unit.
Google faces trial in US bid to end search monopoly
The trial comes on the heels of a win in a Virginia court on Thursday where a judge ruled in a separate antitrust case that Google maintains an illegal monopoly in advertising technology. The outcome of the trial could fundamentally reshape the internet by unseating Google as the go-to portal for information online.
Is TikTok getting banned after April 5? Here’s what US President Donald Trump plans to do and what the law says
As the April 5 deadline looms, the future of TikTok in the U.S. remains uncertain. ByteDance will have to weigh its options carefully so that the app doesn’t face a ban again.
China rebuffs Trump offer of tariff concessions if Beijing agrees TikTok deal
China rebuffed on Thursday a suggestion from US President Donald Trump that he might offer to reduce tariffs on the country to get Beijing's approval for the sale of popular social media platform TikTok. "Regarding the issue of TikTok, the Chinese side has repeatedly stated our position.
AI startup Perplexity confirms interest to buy TikTok
President Donald Trump earlier this month said the United States was in talks with four groups interested in acquiring TikTok, with the Chinese-owned app facing an uncertain future in the country. A US law has ordered TikTok to divest from its Chinese owner ByteDance or be banned in the United States.
Trump says TikTok deal is in the works: Here's where things stand with the company
Questions about the fate of the popular video sharing app have continued to linger since a law requiring its China-based parent company to divest or face a ban took effect on Jan. 19.
HUL-Minimalist deal; NRAI pushes ONDC
Hindustan Unilever said it has acquired D2C skincare brand Minimalist in a significant move by the FMCG giant. This and more in today’s ETtech Top 5.
SoftBank’s Masa-Misra partnership strained by losses, infighting
Misra is at the heart of the problem in ways that go beyond how the fund’s companies are performing.
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