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Friday, June 27, 2025

When Both Apple And Facebook Are Trying To Buy You, The Best Thing To Do Is ........ Go Raise Money

Reports indicate that Apple and Meta (formerly Facebook) have shown interest in acquiring Perplexity AI, a San Francisco-based startup valued at $14 billion, known for its AI-powered conversational search engine. According to Bloomberg, Apple executives, including Adrian Perica (head of mergers and acquisitions) and Eddy Cue (services chief), have held internal discussions about a potential bid for Perplexity to bolster Apple's AI capabilities, particularly for Siri and Safari, as a strategic move to reduce reliance on Google amid antitrust scrutiny. These talks are in early stages, and no formal offer has been made to Perplexity, which stated it has "no knowledge of any current or future M&A discussions."

Similarly, Bloomberg and other sources report that Meta Platforms attempted to acquire Perplexity earlier in 2025 but failed to reach an agreement, opting instead to invest $14.3 billion for a 49% stake in Scale AI. Meta's interest was driven by a desire to integrate advanced conversational AI into platforms like Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp. While both tech giants have explored acquiring Perplexity, no deal has been confirmed, and discussions with Apple remain preliminary. Perplexity’s rising popularity, with 780 million monthly queries and a 20% monthly growth rate, makes it an attractive target, but the company is also in talks with Samsung for potential integration, which could complicate acquisition efforts. The information suggests interest from both companies, but without conclusive evidence of active, ongoing negotiations, the situation remains speculative. Always consider that such reports could be influenced by market strategies or leaks to boost Perplexity’s valuation or negotiating power, as some X posts suggest.

Perplexity AI, valued at $14 billion and boasting 780 million monthly queries with 20% month-over-month growth, is at a pivotal moment. With Apple and Meta reportedly eyeing acquisition, the temptation to sell might seem strong—cash out, integrate with a tech giant, and leverage their resources. However, staying independent and raising capital to fuel rapid expansion is the smarter play. Here’s why Perplexity should resist acquisition and instead pursue strategic partnerships, like Google’s early deal with Yahoo, to maximize its long-term potential. 1. Retain Control and Capture More Value

Selling to Apple or Meta risks diluting Perplexity’s vision and autonomy. Acquisitions often lead to integration challenges—cultural clashes, product pivots, or even shelving core innovations to fit the acquirer’s ecosystem. Apple might fold Perplexity into Siri or Safari, while Meta could repurpose it for social platforms, potentially stifling its broader potential as a standalone AI search engine. Google’s early days offer a lesson: instead of selling to Yahoo in 1998, Google raised $25 million from Sequoia and Kleiner Perkins, retained control, and built a $2 trillion empire. Perplexity, with its conversational AI and growing user base, is positioned to dominate the AI-driven search market, which could be worth hundreds of billions. Selling now would cap its upside. Raising capital—say, another $500 million to $1 billion—would allow Perplexity to scale its infrastructure, hire top talent, and accelerate R&D. This path preserves its ability to dictate terms and capture the full value of its growth trajectory, rather than handing it to a tech giant for a fraction of future potential. 2. Strategic Partnerships Over Acquisition

Perplexity can emulate Google’s 2001 deal with Yahoo, where Google became Yahoo’s default search engine for a significant payment, gaining massive exposure without surrendering ownership. Perplexity could strike similar deals with Apple and other players like Yahoo (now under Apollo Global Management) or Samsung, which is already in talks for integration. For example:

- Apple: License Perplexity’s AI to enhance Siri’s conversational abilities or power a smarter Safari search, in exchange for a hefty licensing fee or revenue share. This gives Apple the AI boost it seeks without Perplexity losing its independence. - Yahoo: Partner to integrate Perplexity’s search capabilities into Yahoo’s platform, which still attracts millions of users. This could include exclusive features or co-branded AI tools, providing Perplexity with scale and revenue. Such deals would give Perplexity access to massive user bases, distribution channels, and cash flow, all while keeping its brand and technology intact. Google’s Yahoo partnership didn’t just bring revenue—it validated its technology and drove adoption, paving the way for its dominance. Perplexity could similarly use partnerships to accelerate growth and market penetration. 3. The AI Search Market Is Still Wide Open

The search market is ripe for disruption. Google’s dominance is under pressure from antitrust lawsuits and user dissatisfaction with ad-heavy results. Perplexity’s conversational, answer-focused AI search is gaining traction, with 250 million monthly active users and a model that prioritizes accuracy over ads. This is a rare opportunity to challenge incumbents, but acquisitions often derail disruptors. Look at DeepMind: acquired by Google, it became a cog in Alphabet’s machine rather than a standalone leader. Perplexity, by staying independent, can double down on product innovation—expanding into enterprise search, verticals like healthcare or finance, or even multimodal AI (text, image, video)—to capture a larger share of the $200 billion global search market. Raising capital would fund aggressive expansion: more servers to handle query volume, localized models for international markets, and marketing to steal share from Google and Bing. A partnership-driven approach, like Google’s with Yahoo, avoids the risks of acquisition while providing the scale needed to compete. 4. Leverage Competitive Interest for Better Terms

Apple and Meta’s interest signals Perplexity’s strength, but it also gives the startup leverage. By playing the two against each other, Perplexity could secure better partnership terms or higher valuations in funding rounds. Venture capitalists, seeing the bidding war, would likely pour money into Perplexity to keep it independent, betting on its potential to rival Google. For instance, a new funding round at a $20 billion valuation could provide the war chest needed to scale without ceding control. X posts have speculated that Perplexity’s talks with Samsung and others could be a strategic move to boost its valuation—staying independent maximizes this leverage. 5. Avoid Antitrust and Integration Risks

Both Apple and Meta face antitrust scrutiny. Apple’s $20 billion Google search deal is under fire in the DOJ’s antitrust case, and acquiring Perplexity could draw further regulatory heat, potentially delaying or derailing the deal. Meta’s acquisition attempts, like its failed bid for Perplexity, also face skepticism due to its history of swallowing competitors (e.g., Instagram, WhatsApp). An acquisition could trap Perplexity in legal limbo or force it to compromise its product to meet regulatory demands. Partnerships, on the other hand, are less likely to trigger antitrust concerns and allow Perplexity to maintain flexibility. Counterargument: Why Sell?

One could argue that selling to Apple or Meta offers immediate financial security, access to their vast resources, and integration into ecosystems with billions of users. Apple’s 2 billion active devices or Meta’s 3 billion monthly active users could supercharge Perplexity’s reach. But this assumes smooth integration, which is rare. Acquired startups often lose their edge—look at Siri post-acquisition or WhatsApp’s privacy controversies under Meta. The short-term gain of a $14 billion payout pales compared to the potential of building a $100 billion+ independent company in a market poised for transformation. Conclusion

Perplexity should raise capital, double down on expansion, and pursue strategic partnerships with Apple, Yahoo, Samsung, or others to gain scale and revenue without sacrificing control. Google’s Yahoo deal in 2001 shows how a young company can leverage partnerships to catapult growth while staying independent. With the AI search market heating up and Perplexity’s momentum surging, now is the time to bet on itself, not cash out.

When Both Apple And Facebook Are Trying To Buy You, The Best Thing To Do Is ........ Go Raise Money https://t.co/gKbhSGjOZF @perplexity_ai @AravSrinivas @denisyarats @_Faraz
— Paramendra Kumar Bhagat (@paramendra) June 28, 2025

Thursday, June 26, 2025

Why Apple-Perplexity Merger Would Be Nearly Impossible (And Maybe a Mistake)

Why Apple-Perplexity Merger Would Be Nearly Impossible (And Maybe a Mistake)

In the history of tech, a few near-miss acquisition stories have become legend. Yahoo passed on buying Google for $1 million. Years later, it tried to buy Facebook for $1 billion. Facebook, wisely, said no. Had it said yes, Facebook likely wouldn’t exist today as we know it. Big fish don’t always know what to do with the more nimble, visionary minnows they try to swallow.

Now, a similar narrative is taking shape—only this time, the stakes are far higher. Rumors or speculation around Apple acquiring Perplexity AI—for a price that could top $200 billion—are swirling among analysts and insiders. But even if Apple could afford it, the real question is: Should it?

The answer, on multiple fronts, is likely no.

1. Mismatch of Cultures and Visions

Apple is a design-first, hardware-dominated, tightly integrated ecosystem company. Its product lifecycles are measured in years. Its DNA is secrecy, perfectionism, and control.

Perplexity, on the other hand, is a high-speed AI-native startup. Its core value lies in openness, information flow, and decentralization. It's building something more akin to an AI-infused, real-time knowledge engine for the internet. It iterates rapidly and is redefining what search, learning, and even cognition look like in a post-Google era.

Merging these two would be like trying to graft a hummingbird's wings onto an elephant. Even if the elephant pays $200 billion for those wings, it still won’t fly.

2. AI Breaks Silos — Apple Reinforces Them

AI-native companies like Perplexity aim to dissolve traditional silos—between apps, between knowledge domains, between user and machine. In contrast, Apple thrives by maintaining carefully walled gardens. From the App Store to iCloud to iMessage, Apple monetizes control.

That fundamental misalignment would make integration difficult, if not self-destructive.

An AI like Perplexity wants to answer everything, connect everything, go everywhere. Apple wants everything to go through Apple.

3. Without Leadership Transfer, It’s DOA

Let’s imagine Apple does buy Perplexity for $200 billion. If it doesn’t hand over a significant degree of operational autonomy—or better yet, elevate the Perplexity CEO to a top Apple leadership role—then it risks smothering the very magic it paid for.

You can’t buy vision, and you certainly can’t tame it. If Perplexity is absorbed into Apple as just another feature, like Siri once was, it will go the way of MySpace after its acquisition—stagnant and irrelevant. The deal would only make sense if Apple were ready to transform itself into an AI-native company and let Perplexity lead that transformation. But there's no indication Apple is even thinking that way.

4. Timing and Trajectory Matter

When Yahoo tried to buy Facebook, it was still the dominant portal. Facebook was growing but still small. Today, Perplexity is on the rise. It’s not a mature, stagnant startup looking for an exit. It's at the early stages of a trajectory that could reshape how we interact with knowledge entirely.

Selling to Apple now would cap its potential—both in market value and world impact. $200 billion may look tempting, but in the AI era, platforms that become the new internet interface might be worth trillions.

Why sell to a hardware company whose AI track record is—let’s be honest—lackluster?

Conclusion: Some Marriages Just Shouldn't Happen

The potential Perplexity brings to the table is too important, too expansive, and too transformative to be folded into Apple’s conservative, hardware-bound future. Unless Apple is willing to completely reinvent itself and hand the reins to AI-native leadership, such a merger would likely end in regret.

It wouldn’t be a strategic acquisition—it would be a slow-motion funeral for a company that might otherwise lead the next era of human-computer symbiosis.

Better idea? Let Perplexity keep flying. Let Apple keep building its walls. The future will reward the company that opens the most doors.

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Yahoo once tried to buy Facebook for $1B. Facebook said no—and changed the world.
Now whispers suggest Apple might eye Perplexity AI for $200B. But this deal, if real, would be nearly impossible—and maybe a terrible idea. Here's why 🧵@perplexity_ai @_Faraz @AravSrinivas
— Paramendra Kumar Bhagat (@paramendra) June 26, 2025

Perplexity Price: 200B For Apple. Bonus: CEO

Wednesday, June 25, 2025

Perplexity Price: 200B For Apple. Bonus: CEO

Liquid Computing: The Future of Human-Tech Symbiosis

100b and too cheap is the floor for this deal. I think 200b is an appropriate offer based on the velocity of its current trajectory.

Perplexity brings Steve’s dream of freedom from Google, and also destroy a large pipeline of googles search business, and give Siri a brain.
— Faraz 🇺🇸 🚀 (@_Faraz) June 24, 2025

200B is a much, much better number than 100B. I am with you on this one.
— Paramendra Kumar Bhagat (@paramendra) June 24, 2025

Apple And Perplexity
Apple executives held internal talks about buying Perplexity, Bloomberg News reports

When I first threw the number 100B, if Apple was already looking at Perplexity, it sure was not in the news. Now it is. But my number even then was a floor. 200B is more like it. Why? And it will still be cheap for Apple. Because Apple will lose 200B in market value in a year if it does not do the deal. So they will be getting Perplexity for free, essentially, even at 200B.

Size does not matter. Apple is on its way to irrelevance in five years if it does not merge with Perplexity. This is not a buying. This is a merger. "Giving Siri a brain," like Faraz puts it. I'd put it more bluntly. This is giving Apple a brain. I myself have mused if Tim Cook is the Steve Ballmer of Apple. He is, objectively speaking. Steve Ballmer missed the whole mobile thing. Except AI is more fundamental than the Internet itself. A better analogy would be Apple is the New York Times and it is refusing to get a website. Print papers all the way.

Tim Cook is an amazing COO, a legendary logistics guy. We all have our strengths. But imagination and creativity don't seem to be his things. Whereas Aravind's very demeanor is liquid.

Apple executives held internal talks about buying Perplexity, Bloomberg News reports

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Perplexity Price: 200B For Apple. Bonus: CEO https://t.co/SkBAhopqgH Size does not matter. Apple is on its way to irrelevance in five years if it does not merge with Perplexity. ... Apple will lose 200B in market value in a year if it does not do the deal.
— Paramendra Kumar Bhagat (@paramendra) June 25, 2025

The iPad Is Not Enough: Designing the Ultimate AI Device for the Liquid Computing Era

In the age of Liquid Computing—when digital tools dissolve into our lives, flowing through tasks and conversations rather than fixed apps and screens—the way we work, read, and think is transforming. The old metaphors of desktop, file, and window are already relics. What’s coming next is far more fluid, far more human.

Imagine this: you're looking at your iPad. You get an email. You don’t open it. You just say, “Summarize that for me and read it out.” And it does. Better yet, it doesn’t just summarize—it knows what you care about, flags what matters, and stores the rest. You ask, “Do I need to reply?” It knows. You dictate a quick response, approve it with a voice gesture, and move on.

This isn’t science fiction. The hardware is already here—iPad, AirPods, Watch, maybe even the Vision Pro. Apple has all the pieces. But they’re missing the AI sauce.

We don’t need another screen. We need a conversation layer. Work can now be a conversation. That’s the revolution.

So what is the real device of the Liquid Computing era?

It’s not the iPad. It’s not a laptop. It’s not even a phone.

It’s something new.

A voice-first, AI-native assistant.
Think:

An earbud that listens and responds contextually.
A pin on your chest that senses your environment and quietly interacts.
A tablet you can still touch, but don’t have to.

The real magic isn’t in the screen—it’s in the interaction model. Natural language, proactive anticipation, real-time summarization, cross-app cognition. You don’t click between apps anymore. You just talk to your AI. You ask. You get answers. You command. It executes. You flow.

And yet, Apple—the company with the hardware muscle, the OS ecosystem, and the silicon advantage—lags behind. They’ve got the ingredients but not the recipe. The intelligence layer is missing. Without it, their ecosystem feels like a glorified calculator with a better camera.

The future will belong to whoever nails this formula:

Context-aware AI that lives across devices.
Voice-first interface that reduces cognitive load.
Personalized memory, helping you work without working.

This device won’t ask you to think like a machine. It will meet you as you are, in conversation, on the go, everywhere. That’s Liquid Computing.

The iPad is not enough. The real superpower is ambient AI that thinks, listens, and speaks—as your co-pilot, not your tool.

And someone—Apple, OpenAI, or a startup we haven’t yet heard of—is going to build it. When they do, work will never be the same again.

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The iPad is not enough. In the era of Liquid Computing, work shouldn’t feel like "using a device." It should feel like having a conversation with your AI co-pilot. Here’s what the future of computing really looks like 🧵 @tim_cook @Apple @perplexity_ai @AravSrinivas @_Faraz
— Paramendra Kumar Bhagat (@paramendra) June 25, 2025

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The iPad is not enough. In the era of Liquid Computing, we don’t need more screens—we need smarter, more human conversations with our devices.
The future of work is not typing. It's talking. 🧵
— Paramendra Kumar Bhagat (@paramendra) June 25, 2025

Tuesday, June 24, 2025

24: News: Top 10

Top 10 Most Talked-About and Shared Tech News Items (June 24, 2025)

Mass Layoffs at U.S. Tech Giants
Intel, Amazon, Meta, and other U.S. tech firms announced significant layoffs in 2025, citing cost-cutting and AI-driven automation as primary reasons. Reported by The Financial Express on June 24, 2025, these layoffs affect thousands, with Amazon cutting over 6,500 jobs (3% of its workforce) and others like Intel slashing up to 450 positions. Shared widely on X, the story fuels debates about AI’s impact on jobs, with users split between criticizing corporate greed and seeing it as an inevitable shift toward automation.
Samsung and Groq’s AI Chip Partnership
At the SAFE Forum in San Jose, Samsung Foundry and Groq announced plans to mass-produce a new language processing unit (LPU) on Samsung’s 4nm process, set for late 2025. Claimed to be the fastest AI chip under development, it targets robotics, autonomous transport, and high-speed communication. TechStory’s coverage on June 22, 2025, has sparked excitement on X for its potential to challenge Nvidia’s dominance, with users sharing speculation about AI hardware’s future.
Microsoft’s Custom Copilot AI for U.S. Defense
Microsoft developed a tailored version of its Copilot AI for the U.S. Department of Defense, set for rollout in summer 2025 to over one million personnel. Reported by TechStory on June 22, 2025, it’s designed for secure environments like battlefield coordination. X posts highlight both praise for Microsoft’s innovation and concerns about AI in military applications, driving heated discussions on ethics and security.
Apple’s Acquisition Talks for AI Startups
Apple is reportedly exploring acquisitions like Perplexity and Thinking Machines Lab, led by former OpenAI executive Mira Murati, to bolster its AI capabilities for the iPhone 17 and iOS 26. Axios reported on June 23, 2025, that Apple aims to counter competitors like OpenAI. X users are buzzing about Apple’s aggressive AI push, with some skeptical of its ability to catch up in the AI race, making it a trending topic.
Sony WH-1000XM6 Headphones Launch
Sony’s new flagship noise-canceling headphones, the WH-1000XM6, launched with a faster processor, 12 mics, and improved audio drivers, surpassing the 2022 XM5 model. Gear Patrol’s June 20, 2025, coverage notes their enhanced ANC and sound quality. Shared widely on X for their consumer appeal, users are posting reviews and comparisons, fueling excitement among audiophiles and tech enthusiasts.
Nintendo Switch 2 Pricing and Features Revealed
The Nintendo Switch 2, set for release on June 5, 2025, starts at $450, with a $500 bundle including Mario Kart World. Gear Patrol reported its 7.9-inch 1080p screen and 120Hz refresh rate. X posts show gamers sharing anticipation and debates over pricing, with the console’s upgraded features driving significant buzz in gaming communities.
Google Pixel 10 Pro Fold Rumors
Reports on June 24, 2025, from Gadgets 360 suggest the Google Pixel 10 Pro Fold will feature a slimmer hinge and IP68 rating, positioning it as a premium foldable device. Shared on X for its potential to compete with Samsung’s foldables, users are discussing Google’s design improvements and its growing presence in the smartphone market.
Foxconn-Nvidia Humanoid Robot Factory
Foxconn and Nvidia are collaborating on a Houston factory to build Nvidia’s GB300 AI servers using humanoid robots, aiming to transform Arizona into a high-tech hub. The Indian Express reported on June 20, 2025, that this marks a milestone in robotic manufacturing. X users are sharing visions of futuristic factories, though some raise concerns about job displacement.
Microsoft Patch Tuesday Fixes Exploited Zero-Day
Microsoft’s June 2025 Patch Tuesday addressed 66 flaws, including a zero-day vulnerability (CVE-2025-33053) exploited via WebDAV servers. BleepingComputer’s June 10, 2025, report highlights its impact on Windows users. Shared on X by cybersecurity experts, the story underscores ongoing concerns about software vulnerabilities, with users urging timely updates.
Samsung Galaxy Unpacked 2025 Event
Samsung’s Galaxy Unpacked event, set for July 9, 2025, in New York, will unveil the Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Z Flip 7. Gadgets 360 reported on June 24, 2025, that the event will showcase new foldable innovations. X posts reflect high anticipation for Samsung’s latest devices, with users sharing leaks and speculating on design and performance upgrades.