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Apple might finally be ready to ditch Google—and it’s eyeing a rising AI star to do it.
Apple is reportedly considering acquiring Perplexity AI, a red-hot startup known for its real-time AI search engine.
The deal could be Apple’s biggest acquisition ever, topping its $3B Beats buyout.
Talks are still early, but Apple has already met with Perplexity multiple times and is weighing a full buyout vs. a strategic partnership.
Perplexity is valued at $14B and has been in talks with both Apple and Samsung. Apple’s long-standing $20B/year deal with Google to power Safari search is under antitrust scrutiny—making this move more than just a tech upgrade.
⚠️ Why it matters: Apple’s AI game has lagged behind OpenAI and Google. Buying Perplexity could fast-track a smarter Siri and give Apple a real shot at owning the next-gen search experience.
👀 If Apple builds its own AI search engine, expect a major shift in how users discover content—especially on iPhones. Time to start thinking about AI SEO.
Masayoshi Son is betting big—again—and this time, he wants to build a trillion-dollar AI empire in the Arizona desert.
Codenamed “Project Crystal Land,” the plan envisions a mega industrial park for AI and robotics manufacturing.
Son is courting TSMC, Samsung, and U.S. officials to back the project with tech muscle and tax breaks.
The goal? Reboot American tech manufacturing and rival China’s dominance in hardware production.
SoftBank’s vision is to turn Arizona into a high-tech hub on par with Shenzhen, with factories churning out AI-powered robots and chips.
⚠️ Why it matters: If this takes off, it could reshape the global AI supply chain—and put the U.S. back in the driver’s seat for advanced manufacturing.
👀 Keep an eye on how this plays with the upcoming U.S. election cycle—AI infrastructure is becoming a geopolitical chess piece.
Meta and Oakley just dropped AI glasses that don’t just look slick—they double the battery life and crank up the camera game.
3K video recording and 8-hour battery life make these a serious upgrade for creators on the move.
Built-in Meta AI lets you ask real-time questions—like wind speed on the golf course—hands-free.
A sleek charging case adds 48 hours of juice, and 50% charge in just 20 minutes.
The Oakley Meta HSTN glasses are designed for athletes and creators alike, blending performance with style—and yes, they’re water-resistant too.
✅ Why it matters: Meta’s not just playing catch-up—they’re setting the pace in the smart glasses race, and these specs could become the new wearable standard.
👀 If you’ve been holding out on smart glasses, this might be your moment. The $399 price tag is competitive, and the tech finally feels ready for prime time.
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