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🤝 Apple is reportedly considering the acquisition of Perplexity AI - LINK

Apple is in talks to buy Perplexity AI, a startup known for its smart search engine, to boost its AI capabilities. The deal could reduce Apple’s reliance on others like Google and OpenAI.

If the acquisition happens, Apple could add real-time, context-aware search to tools like Siri and Spotlight. Perplexity handles over 780 million searches monthly and is valued at $14 billion

This move shows Apple wants to catch up in AI, grabbing both talent and tech. They're still in early stages and may just partner instead of buying.

🗣️ Google tests real-time AI voice chats in Search - LINK

Google is testing Search Live, a voice-chat version of Search's AI Mode, letting you speak and search back and forth in real time. It’s rolling out to US Labs users and will later add camera support.

In this mode, users get audio responses and suggested links, and can continue chatting naturally. Even while switching apps, the chat stays live, with transcripts saved in history.

This is part of Google’s push to make Search more like a helpful conversation, and will soon include more features like camera input and Deep Search tools.

🎥 Midjourney launches an AI video generator - LINK

Midjourney has launched its first AI video feature, letting users animate images into clips up to 21 seconds long. You can use quick motion prompts or customize movement.

It's available on web and Discord with a $10/month subscription, but video jobs cost 8× more than image jobs. This equals roughly one image’s cost per second of video.

This marks a step toward more immersive AI, though it's facing copyright issues from Disney and Universal.

🕶️ Meta announces Oakley smart glasses - LINK

Meta and Oakley teamed up on Oakley Meta HSTN smart glasses, priced at $499 for a limited edition, available July 11, and $399 later. They’re water-resistant and athlete-focused.

They include 3K camera, open-ear speakers, Meta AI features, and 8‑hour battery life (plus up to 48 h with charging case). Frames support prescription lenses and come in five styles.

Meta aims to sell 10 million pairs a year by 2026, targeting performance users and outdoor fans.

📱 Adobe made a mobile app for its Firefly generative AI tools - LINK

Adobe has released the Firefly mobile app for iOS and Android, letting users create text-to-image, text-to-video, Generative Fill, and more. Everything syncs with Creative Cloud.

The app includes third‑party AI models like Google’s Imagen and OpenAI’s, and adds video generation support. Adobe promises user content won't train new models, ensuring privacy.

It also introduced Firefly Boards, a mobile moodboard feature for creative teamwork.

• 🤫 OpenAI Removes Ive Deal Ads - LINK

  OpenAI took down ads about its work with Jony Ive. People are wondering if the deal is in trouble. The reason for the change isn’t clear yet.

• 💰 Murati’s Lab Gets $2B Funding - LINK

  Mira Murati’s AI lab raised $2 billion! The lab is now worth $10 billion. They want to build smarter and safer AI.

• 🤖 Paul Pope Fears Killer Robots - LINK

  Famous cartoonist Paul Pope says he worries more about robots that could harm people than AI copying art. He thinks we should focus on safety first.

• 🎵 Deezer Tags AI Music Now - LINK

  Deezer will now mark songs made by AI. This is to stop fake streams and fraud. It helps listeners know what’s real and what’s AI-made.

• 👀 Meta Wants CEO of $32B AI Firm - LINK

  Meta tried to buy Ilya Sutskever’s AI company but failed. Now, they want to hire its CEO! Meta is looking for new AI talent fast.

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