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The 15 Largest US Funding Rounds of February 2025
- The largest US startup funding rounds in February 2025 were analyzed.
- Austin saw prominent rise with Saronic, NinjaOne, and Apptronik leading.
- AI-focused startups dominated funding with companies like Together AI, Harvey, and Abridge.
- Deep tech companies in quantum computing, space technology, and robotics also secured significant funding.
- EnCharge AI, Mercor, and Semgrep raised $100M each in Series B funding.
- K2 Space secured $110M in Series B for innovative satellite buses.
- 80 Acres Farms raised $115M in venture funding for indoor farming.
- Tidal Vision, Chestnut Carbon, and Verkada also raised substantial funding in February.
- Lambda, NinjaOne, and Saronic secured the top three spots with $480M, $500M, and $600M respectively.
- The trend of AI and deep tech investments continued to shape the startup funding landscape in the US.
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YouTube Tests New In-Queue Video Recommendations for Premium Users
- YouTube is testing a new feature for its Premium subscribers that adds video recommendations in the "Now Playing" queue.
- The feature allows users to see suggested videos based on their viewing habits within the playback queue.
- The effectiveness of the feature varied in testing, with recommendations aligning more with general homepage suggestions rather than being tailored to specific videos.
- YouTube is also running an experiment to allow users to increase playback speeds on mobile up to 4x.
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Google Chrome installer issue prevents installation on Intel and AMD PCs
- Users attempting to install Google Chrome on Windows PCs equipped with Intel or AMD processors have encountered issues where the installer fails to run, displaying an error message.
- This problem appears to stem from Google inadvertently providing the Arm version of the Chrome installer to x64-based systems.
- Users experiencing this issue can consider alternative download links or accessing the offline installer as workarounds.
- Google has not released an official statement regarding this issue.
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Medium
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Google’s AI-Powered Transformation: Redefining Search in the Age of ChatGPT
- Google is embracing AI tools like ChatGPT to redefine search and revolutionize knowledge access online.
- The incorporation of generative AI into Google's search engine aims to provide conversational, direct answers to users.
- Google's move towards this transformation began with the concept of chatbots offering immediate answers instead of traditional search results.
- Teams at Google are intensifying efforts to integrate cutting-edge AI technology into core services under visionary leaders like Elizabeth Reid.
- Google is exploring ways to blend AI-driven answers with its advertising ecosystem to balance user satisfaction with ad revenue.
- Over 1,000 engineers at Google are now focused on generative AI projects, reflecting the urgency of this transformation.
- Google's iterative approach emphasizes continuous evolution to refine AI capabilities while considering user feedback.
- Google faces the challenge of adapting its ad model to AI-powered search to maintain user trust and revenue streams.
- The company is experimenting with innovative ad placements within the AI interface to keep ads helpful and non-intrusive.
- Google's shift towards a culture of experimentation and adaptation signifies a new era of data-driven decision-making.
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Porsche’s next Taycan gets an infotainment upgrade — but no new CarPlay
- Porsche is upgrading the infotainment in the upcoming 2026 model year Taycan, 911, Panamera, and Cayenne with more responsive software and features like an Alexa personal assistant.
- The 2026 Porsche Communication Management (PCM) will include direct access to a large number of apps through the Porsche App Center, and it will run on the MIB3 architecture.
- The new system still retains the same old CarPlay and Android Auto, and there is no mention of the next-generation CarPlay in this announcement.
- Porsche's in-car apps, including Amazon Alexa, aim to reduce the need for phone mirroring services like Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.
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Securing the future of football: Google Cloud and Atlético de Madrid expand cybersecurity partnership
- Google Cloud and Atlético de Madrid are expanding their cybersecurity partnership to enhance the club's digital operations and fan experience.
- The collaboration focuses on protecting sensitive data, improving cybersecurity awareness, and resilience.
- Atlético de Madrid has invested in Google Cloud's Backup and Disaster Recovery Service to ensure data protection and swift recovery from any disruption.
- The partnership aims to address potential cybersecurity threats such as data breaches, ransomware attacks, website/mobile app security, and phishing/social engineering.
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CoreWeave is on the cusp of a huge IPO — but it could face an expensive hardware problem
- CoreWeave, a startup planning a major tech IPO, may face challenges due to rapid advancements rendering its Hopper-based Nvidia GPUs obsolete.
- The AI technology upgrades are impacting the useful life of CoreWeave's GPUs, particularly as Nvidia rolls out superior products like Blackwell.
- Amazon's recent adjustment of server useful life due to AI progress suggests a potential issue for other tech firms, including CoreWeave.
- CoreWeave, a neocloud specializing in generative AI workloads, has deployed over 250,000 Nvidia GPUs, but faces the threat of rapid obsolescence.
- The rapid pace of AI technology advancement can quickly make existing gear less valuable, as seen with the transition from Hopper to Blackwell GPUs.
- Companies like CoreWeave may have to adjust financials to account for the fast-evolving product landscape and depreciate assets accordingly.
- Amazon decreased server useful life from six to five years, potentially impacting operating income, with similar moves expected from other tech firms.
- CoreWeave's IPO filing acknowledges the need for continuous platform upgrades and uncertainty in estimates related to infrastructure components' useful life.
- While CoreWeave benefited from an increased estimated useful life of computing gear in 2023, recent developments may lead to earnings challenges.
- CoreWeave's response to potential adjustments in the useful life of its equipment remains unclear as it navigates the complexities of planning a high-stakes IPO.
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‘Years of travel and memories’ gone as Google accidentally wipes data
- Google Maps users are upset after a 'technical issue' led to the deletion of their location data.
- The problem impacted users who had the Timeline feature turned on, which allowed them to save their location data and photos taken during the day.
- While some users had encrypted backups and can restore their data, others reported losing 'years of travel and memories'.
- Google spokesperson stated that the issue has been resolved and Timeline services have been restored.
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Google says its new ‘reasoning’ Gemini AI models are the best ones yet
- Google has introduced an update to the AI models for its products with Gemini 2.5.
- Gemini 2.5 leads competition from OpenAI, Anthropic, xAI, and DeepSeek on common AI benchmarks.
- The new model is capable of interpreting not just text but also audio, images, video, and code.
- Gemini models are now 'reasoning' models that process tasks step-by-step and make more informed decisions.
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Microsoft infuses enterprise agents with deep reasoning, unveils data Analyst agent that outsmarts competitors
- Microsoft has announced significant additions to its Copilot Studio platform, unveiling deep reasoning capabilities and specialized agents like Researcher and Analyst for Microsoft 365 Copilot.
- The Analyst agent functions as a personal data scientist, processing diverse data sources and generating insights without technical expertise from users.
- Microsoft has leveraged its understanding of Excel workflows to create the Analyst agent, making it valuable for financial analysis and operational reporting.
- The deep reasoning capability enables agents to tackle complex analytical work by invoking advanced reasoning models like OpenAI's o1, allowing agents to handle ambiguous business problems more methodically.
- Microsoft's agent flows combine rule-based workflows with AI reasoning, enabling scenarios like intelligent fraud prevention and optimization in companies like Pets at Home and Dow Chemical.
- Microsoft's enterprise data integration through the Microsoft Graph provides agents with contextual awareness, enhancing relevance based on workplace relationships.
- Microsoft aims to make these capabilities accessible to organizations of varying technical resources, with over 100,000 organizations using Copilot Studio and creating more than 400,000 agents in the last quarter.
- While competition in the enterprise agent space is intensifying with companies like Google, OpenAI, Salesforce, Oracle, SAP, and AWS entering the market, Microsoft's advantage lies in its comprehensive approach and strong coupling with OpenAI's reasoning models.
- Microsoft focuses on business outcomes rather than raw AI capabilities, offering a wide range of agents tailored for specific business processes and individual work patterns.
- Enterprise decision-makers are advised to consider integration with existing tools and data when selecting an agent platform, where Microsoft's strong user base in tools like Excel and Power Automate provides an advantage.
- Microsoft's ecosystem combines personal copilots and specialized agents to drive practical business applications with measurable ROI, highlighting the maturity of agent technology in delivering business results.
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Medium
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Google Pivots Pixie: AI Assistant Now Drives Pixel Screenshot Search | VBM
- Google has pivoted the development of its AI assistant, Pixie, and integrated its functionalities into the Pixel Screenshots app and Gemini, the flagship AI assistant.
- The Pixel Screenshots app now allows users to search for information from saved screenshots using Gemini's Utilities Extension, highlighting Google's focus on leveraging AI for practical applications.
- Rumors suggest that the upcoming Pixel 10 may include a feature called Pixel Sense, offering predictive suggestions and contextual notes with a focus on privacy and on-device processing.
- Google I/O 2025, the annual developer conference, will take place on May 20 and May 21, 2025, showcasing Google's latest innovations.
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Google Cloud and CME Group Pilot Distributed Ledger for Trading
- Google Cloud and CME Group are piloting solutions for wholesale payments and tokenization of assets.
- The first phase of integration and testing of Google Cloud's distributed ledger has been successfully completed.
- Direct testing with market participants will begin later this year and new services are planned to launch in 2026.
- The Google Cloud Universal Ledger (GCUL) aims to simplify asset management and facilitate transfers in traditional finance.
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Google Play is working on new categories of badges for Android’s very best apps
- Google Play is working on new categories of badges for Android’s very best apps.
- The Play Store is working on new badges like its one for VPN apps to highlight vetted software.
- Protection against malicious sideloaded financial apps will expand to new markets.
- Google wants to expand the program to feature new badges covering additional app categories.
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Pixel 9’s rumored ‘Pixie’ assistant became something else entirely
- A new report explains what happened to the “Pixie” assistant.
- The project was reportedly “split in two.”
- Pixie became the Pixel Screenshots app and additional features for Gemini.
- Pixie, the rumored AI assistant for Pixel 9, never made its public debut.
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YouTube is testing a new way to recommend videos while you watch
- YouTube Premium is testing a new feature that shows recommended videos directly inside your Now Playing queue.
- The recommendations are based on your viewing habits and appear below your queued videos, letting you manually add or play them.
- The feature is available till April 7 as an experiment for Android users only.
- The new feature aims to improve video discovery and make it easier for users to find what to watch next without leaving the Now Playing queue.
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