Google Gemini Gets Smarter: Memory, Personalization, and App Integration Coming Soon

TECH

Gemini’s next trick makes ChatGPT’s memory look basic

Google is gearing up to supercharge Gemini with memory and deeper personalization. Soon, it will remember your past chats—mirroring ChatGPT’s recent memory upgrade—and Google is also testing a feature called "pcontext," which could let Gemini pull insights from your Gmail, Calendar, YouTube, and more. This would make the AI assistant more proactive and attuned to your daily life. Privacy controls will be key, with Google requiring explicit permission before accessing your data. Expect more details at Google I/O on May 20, where Gemini’s transformation into a smarter, more personalized assistant will take center stage. Read More

BUSINESS

This Indian company is forcing Uber to change its business model

Namma Yatri, a homegrown ride-hailing app launched in 2022, has disrupted the industry with its zero-commission, driver-friendly model. Backed by Juspay and built in partnership with local driver unions, it lets drivers keep their full fare by paying a low daily subscription, challenging giants like Uber and Ola to follow suit. Now operating in over 15 cities and expanding globally, Namma Yatri is navigating rising competition, mixed driver sentiment, and questions about transparency. Still, its open-source approach, public-private collaborations, and focus on community-first growth set it apart in India’s evolving mobility landscape. Read More

TECH

American-made drone smashes performance metrics at Chinese prices

Silicon Valley startup SiFly has emerged from stealth with bold claims about its industrial drones, boasting up to 4X longer flight time, 10X range, and 5X payload capacity—while remaining nearly silent and cost-competitive with Chinese models. Its Q12 and Q250 platforms target missions like emergency response and cargo delivery, aiming to deliver helicopter-level performance at drone prices.

Though SiFly has yet to reveal the tech behind its dramatic performance leap, early endorsements from aerospace experts and real-world pilots suggest it’s more than just hype. Still, the lack of technical details and pricing leaves room for skepticism as the drone world watches closely. Read More

📱 Apple has updated its U.S. App Store rules to allow apps to link users to external websites for purchases, following a court ruling in favor of Epic Games. The decision, which Apple plans to appeal, forces the company to drop restrictions and remove “scare screens” discouraging outside payments—part of a broader challenge to Apple’s long-standing 30% commission model. Read More

Tesla 🚗 shares held steady Thursday after the company denied a Wall Street Journal report claiming its board was searching for a new CEO to replace Elon Musk. Chair Robyn Denholm called the report "absolutely false," reaffirming the board’s confidence in Musk despite recent earnings misses, a 71% drop in profit, and a more than 30% stock decline this year. Read More

GOOD TO KNOW

On This Day: Osama bin Laden—founder of the militant Islamist organization al-Qaeda and mastermind of numerous terrorist attacks, notably the September 11, 2001, attacks—was killed by U.S. forces in Abbottabad, Pakistan.

Fun Riddle: What is the only flag that does not have four sides?

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ANSWER TO RIDDLE

Question: What is the only flag that does not have four sides?

Answer: Nepal