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Snap alumni have started a new fund called Ghost Angels to invest in AI start-ups. They're looking for companies in social media and consumer areas, especially those using AI to connect people. Rivera said, "founders are launching quickly and iterating publicly." This fund aims to support innovative AI applications in these growing sectors.
Kerala is starting a big cyber safety pledge for students on June 1, when schools reopen. The police's Kid Glove Project wants to teach kids about online dangers and how to be safe online. They said, "students in all schools across the state will take a cyber safety pledge." This will help them use the internet wisely.
CBSE is beefing up security for its On-Screen Marking system after some issues were flagged. They've brought in experts from IIT and government agencies to fix any weak spots. The board said, "The identified vulnerabilities have been contained," and they're working to make sure everything is safe and sound.
Asus's new ExpertBook Ultra (2026) is a super fancy business laptop, costing up to Rs 3,49,990. It's surprisingly light and feels really premium, perfect for busy pros. The reviewer said, "the lightweight design immediately stood out." It's great for work and travel, though there's a little flex on the keyboard.
An Amazon engineer in Bengaluru showed how he lives well on ₹35,000 monthly. He shares a flat, paying ₹15,000 for rent. His expenses include food, gym, and transport. One viewer called it "one of the most realistic expenses video I have ever seen," praising his honesty.
A young hacker claims CBSE exam papers and answer sheets were leaked online. He said, "CBSE people didn't configure their AWS bucket properly." This could affect two million students. However, CBSE stated the mentioned URL was just a testing platform with sample data, and no actual evaluation data was compromised.
Microsoft is changing GitHub Copilot's pricing from a flat rate to usage-based starting June 1st. Developers are upset, fearing it will be costlier. One user wrote, "Goodbye copilot You were great while it lasted." Many are looking at alternatives like CodeX because of the new system.
Get ready for the new Xiaomi 17T! It's launching in India on June 4th and is expected to cost around ₹65,999. This phone boasts a big display, a powerful chip, and a cool Leica camera setup. The tipster said, "Xiaomi 17T is expected to start at ₹65,999." It also has a huge battery!
Apple's WWDC on June 8, 2026, will show off iOS 27 with a super-smart Siri. This new Siri, powered by Google's Gemini, can understand you better and do things for you. We'll see a beta in June, a public one in July, and the final update with new iPhones in September.
Zoho founder Sridhar Vembu is worried about a big AI market bubble. He said, "This is an insane bubble, even bigger than 1999." He thinks many tech companies are priced too high, like during the dot-com crash, and their values don't match their actual business.
Scientists made a cool new paint that bounces back 97% of sunlight, keeping things much cooler. It also pulls water right out of the air! Researchers said, "the coating can reflect up to 97% of sunlight," helping buildings stay chill without using AC, and even helping with water shortages.
Zerodha's Nithin Kamath got a fun lesson in Gen Z slang! He was quizzed on words like "rizz" and "simp," only getting "slay" right. His colleague Gowri said, "You got 1 out of 4, so not bad." The video showed a CEO laughing at himself, which many viewers loved.