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Thursday, July 10, 2025

OpenAI vs. Perplexity: The Battle for the AI Browser Future

ChatGPT owner OpenAI expected to release web browser — here’s why Google should be worried OpenAI is close to releasing an AI-powered web browser that will challenge Alphabet’s market-dominating Google Chrome ........... The browser is slated to launch in the coming weeks, three of the people said, and aims to use artificial intelligence to fundamentally change how consumers browse the web. It will give OpenAI more direct access to a cornerstone of Google’s success: user data. .......... If adopted by the 500 million weekly active users of ChatGPT, OpenAI’s browser could put pressure on a key component of rival Google’s ad-money spigot. ........... Chrome is an important pillar of Alphabet’s ad business, which makes up nearly three-quarters of its revenue, as Chrome provides user information to help Alphabet target ads more effectively and profitably, and also gives Google a way to route search traffic to its own engine by default. ......... OpenAI’s browser is designed to keep some user interactions within a ChatGPT-like native chat interface instead of clicking through to websites ............. The browser is part of a broader strategy by OpenAI to weave its services across the personal and work lives of consumers ............. In May, OpenAI said it would enter the hardware domain, paying $6.5 billion to buy io, an AI devices startup from Apple’s former design chief, Jony Ive. ............ A web browser would allow OpenAI to directly integrate its AI agent products such as Operator into the browsing experience, enabling the browser to carry out tasks on behalf of the user ............ Google Chrome, which is used by more than 3 billion people, currently holds more than two-thirds of the worldwide browser market ........... Apple’s second-place Safari lags far behind with a 16% share. Last month, OpenAI said it had 3 million paying business users for ChatGPT. .............
Perplexity, which has a popular AI search engine, launched an AI browser, Comet, on Wednesday, capable of performing actions on a user’s behalf. Two other AI startups, The Browser Company and Brave, have released AI-powered browsers capable of browsing and summarizing the internet.
........... Chrome’s role in providing user information to help Alphabet target ads more effectively and profitably has proven so successful that the Department of Justice has demanded its divestiture after a US judge last year ruled that the Google parent holds an unlawful monopoly in online search. .............. OpenAI’s browser is built atop Chromium, Google’s own open-source browser code, two of the sources said. Chromium is the source code for Google Chrome, as well as many competing browsers including Microsoft’s Edge and Opera. ............. Last year, OpenAI hired two longtime Google vice presidents who were part of the original team that developed Google Chrome. ............ An OpenAI executive testified in April that the company would be interested in buying Chrome if antitrust enforcers succeeded in forcing the sale.

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OpenAI vs. Perplexity: The Battle for the AI Browser Future

OpenAI is reportedly preparing to launch an AI-powered web browser in the coming weeks—one that could reshape the internet experience and directly challenge Google Chrome’s long-standing dominance. Built on Chromium, the browser is expected to integrate OpenAI’s powerful AI agents, such as Operator, allowing users to perform tasks like making reservations, autofilling forms, and navigating websites through a conversational interface. This ChatGPT-like experience shifts the focus from traditional search and direct website browsing toward AI-mediated interactions, keeping users within OpenAI’s ecosystem. The strategic move aims to enhance data collection for hyper-personalized user experiences while posing a serious threat to Google’s ad-driven revenue model.
[Sources: Reuters, InfotechLead]

Meanwhile, Perplexity AI has already taken a bold step forward with the release of Comet, an AI-powered browser also built on Chromium. Initially available to Perplexity Max subscribers ($200/month), Comet is designed around a conversational AI interface. It replaces traditional tabs and menus with a responsive agent capable of summarizing content, answering questions, booking services, and managing browsing context. Comet uses Perplexity’s proprietary search engine by default, positioning itself as an “answer engine” rather than a gateway to websites.
[Sources: The Verge, TechCrunch, Reuters]

Key Challenges Facing Perplexity

1. Market Competition and Brand Power
OpenAI’s advantage lies in its massive user base—over 500 million weekly active users of ChatGPT—and its mainstream brand recognition. While Perplexity saw 780 million queries in May 2025, it remains a much smaller player. OpenAI’s ability to onboard users rapidly could marginalize Comet before it achieves broader traction.

2. Feature Redundancy and Model Superiority
Both browsers offer overlapping features like conversational task completion, AI summarization, and browsing assistance. However, OpenAI may outpace Perplexity through deeper model integration (e.g., GPT-4o and its upcoming iterations), superior multimodal capabilities, and rumored hardware ambitions (including the $6.5 billion acquisition of Io, the AI device startup). In contrast, Perplexity relies on models like Sonar and licensing from OpenAI and Anthropic, which may limit its ability to differentiate long-term.

3. Data and Privacy Trade-Offs
Personalization is key to both companies’ AI offerings. OpenAI benefits from its wider ecosystem—spanning ChatGPT, enterprise products, and API usage—which provides a rich stream of user telemetry for optimization. Perplexity, while promoting privacy (e.g., no training on personal data, local storage), is also reportedly exploring targeted advertising for premium users—an apparent contradiction that could alienate its privacy-conscious user base.
[Sources: Beebom, Cloudwards]

4. Market Saturation and Fragmentation
The browser market is already crowded. Google Chrome holds a commanding 68% market share, followed by Safari, Edge, Firefox, and niche players like Arc (The Browser Company’s "Dia"). Both OpenAI and Perplexity are entering an environment with limited room for mass disruption. However, OpenAI’s enterprise partnerships (including possible Apple integrations) and ecosystem reach may quickly squeeze out smaller, less integrated competitors like Perplexity.

5. Publisher Tensions and Legal Risk
Perplexity is under fire from major media outlets like Forbes, which have accused it of republishing proprietary content without permission. In response, Perplexity is launching a revenue-sharing program to soothe publisher concerns. OpenAI, meanwhile, is already facing multiple lawsuits over copyright and training data but commands far greater legal, technical, and financial resources to manage these challenges and negotiate settlements.
[Sources: Wikipedia, Medium]

Strategic Options for Perplexity

To survive and thrive amid OpenAI’s entry into the space, Perplexity must sharpen its differentiation and strategic positioning:

Emphasize Differentiators: Features like ad/tracker blocking, partnerships with device makers (e.g., Motorola), and a sleeker agent-based UI could be key selling points—if effectively marketed.
Address Pricing Constraints: At $200/month, Comet’s pricing severely limits mass adoption. A lower-tier or freemium model may be necessary to scale and compete with OpenAI’s likely broader offering.
Leverage Privacy Positioning—Authentically: Perplexity should double down on being the privacy-first alternative to OpenAI—but must ensure that its data-collection policies are transparent and consistent with that claim, especially if it pursues targeted ads.
Build Strategic Alliances: Partnering with independent media, cloud providers, or mobile device manufacturers could bolster Comet’s market credibility and install base. Perplexity’s rumored TikTok merger proposal may hint at its bold ambitions, but execution and trust will be critical.

Broader Implications

This escalating AI browser war is not just a technological evolution—it’s a paradigm shift in how we use the web. Traditional search engines and websites are being displaced by answer engines and agentic interfaces. The very idea of “surfing the web” may soon be replaced by delegating tasks to AI agents that synthesize, summarize, and act.

For Google, this means defending its twin revenue streams: Chrome (user interface) and Search (ad platform).
For publishers, it means a new battle over visibility, attribution, and revenue sharing in an AI-curated web.
For users, it could mark a dramatic shift toward passive interaction—where browsing becomes a conversation rather than an exploration.

Conclusion

OpenAI’s upcoming browser could fundamentally alter the digital landscape, threatening not only Perplexity’s early-mover advantage with Comet but also Google’s grip on the internet itself. As AI-native interfaces become the new norm, success will depend not just on model quality but also on ecosystem control, pricing strategy, trust, and ethical data practices. Perplexity still has a shot—but only if it moves decisively and clearly defines its edge in a rapidly transforming market.

[Further reading: Gizmodo, OpenTools]

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Opinion: The Echoes of Hitler That Make Trump the World’s Most Dangerous Man On January 30, 1933, Adolf Hitler held his first Cabinet meeting in the Reich Chancellery in Berlin.......... Friends and sycophants surrounded the newly appointed Chancellor. The handful of holdovers from the previous regime wouldn’t be there when the group met again. ......... Hermann Goering, his right-hand man, was one of the earliest members of the Nazi Party and had known Hitler since 1922. Ernst Rohm was the only one to call him “Adolf.” SS chief Heinrich Himmler had been a friend for over a decade, and all three were at Hitler’s side in his doomed attempt to overthrow the Bavarian government in the 1923 Beer Hall Putsch. Deputy Führer Rudolf Hess shared a cell with Hitler after the failed coup......... At the Cabinet meeting, these men jockeyed for their leader’s favor. They offered ideas they knew he would like and praised him before every remark. It’s how the Holocaust was born. They knew his views on Jews and Aryan supremacy. .......... Hitler would, in turn, praise and ridicule his subordinates. He would sometimes set two of them the same task and watch them squirm to outdo one another. At this particular meeting, Goering had the Fuhrer’s ear. They discussed how a big, beautiful bill could be passed by the Reichstag, the German parliament, that would effectively hand total power over to Hitler. ........... It was necessary, they argued, to bring peace to the Fatherland and make Germany great again. ......... The only real answer, they agreed, was to persuade the Reichstag to voluntarily give up its power. And trust Hitler to usher in a new golden era. ............ Less than three months later, on March 23, 1933, hundreds of brown-shirted stormtroopers stood guard at the Kroll Opera House in Berlin as the Reichstag voted on Hitler’s Enabling Act. .......... With his implacable Nazi guards intimidating the lawmakers, Hitler told them he would end unemployment, he would bring down inflation, and broker peace with Russia, Britain and France. ............. The compliant congress voted overwhelmingly to pass the act by a vote of 441 to 84. And that was the day democracy died in Germany. .......... the specific time we find ourselves in right now in America does, indeed, have some disturbing echoes of 1930s Germany. .......... this is where the comparison with Hitler is worthy of note; there is nobody to rein him in. .......... Trump’s two-plus-hour Cabinet meeting on Tuesday had no point. There was just one reason to allow the cameras in. To show the world his casual power. Trump was so comfortable he wasn’t even trying. .......... He insults his henchmen with casual insouciance. Humiliating a crestfallen Pete Hegseth while sitting right next to him. Patting Marco Rubio as he mocks the thoroughly defeated man he once derided as “Little Marco” and continues to punish like some mugging Machiavelli. .......... He has steamrolled Congress into accepting his agenda-defining policy bill despite the ardent opposition of the GOP deficit hawks, the centrist chickens, and the MAGA vultures. He even got us all calling it his “big, beautiful bill.” ........... He harangued the Supreme Court into backing his deportation flights to God knows where. He humbled academia into accepting his lunatic DEI demands by cutting off its cash. ........ Trump’s Tuesday Cabinet was more sprawling, more unpredictable than any appearance he has ever made in front of the media and, consequently, the world. But Trump was in his element. He was like Hitler in that he knew that he held all the cards. This was his front room. His stage. ............ In 1930s America, in Long Island, New York, to be precise, scores of brown-shirted young Nazis were led on parades through the streets to a summer camp where they would be taught the doctrines that would culminate in the Holocaust just a few years later and 6,000 miles away. ........... There would be street signs in Yaphank, Suffolk County, Long Island, that would read Adolf Hitler Street. And Goebbels Street. And Goering Street. .......... The President of the United States can do whatever he wants, and there is nobody to stop him........ The checks and balances are gone.

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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.

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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

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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

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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.

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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.
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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.