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5 Tools to Automate

1. Figma Buzz: Asset production made easy.

2. Nelly: Create your own team of AI agents

3. Make Ad: AI platform for creating high-converting ads from text.

4. Mrge: AI-powered code review platform that automatically reviews PRs and gives human reviewers superpowers.

5. Inboundr: Track LinkedIn content trends and keyword mentions instantly

🦄 Startup Spotlight
ServiceNow Expands AI with Data.World Acquisition

Hot on the heels of its $2.85 billion Moveworks acquisition in March, ServiceNow is continuing its AI-focused expansion by acquiring Data.World, a cloud-native data catalog and governance platform based in Austin, Texas.

Founded in 2015, Data.World raised $50 million in its Series C round in 2022, with backing from firms like Alumni Ventures, Prologis Ventures, and Shasta Ventures. The platform has been a critical player in helping businesses organize and govern their data, making it a perfect fit for ServiceNow’s mission to scale AI automation.

This acquisition will allow ServiceNow customers to leverage better data infrastructure and AI-ready tools. As SVP Gaurav Rewari puts it, the transition to "agentic AI" requires tackling what he calls "data hell," and Data.World's expertise will help streamline the process. ServiceNow’s move aligns with its broader strategy of combining internal development with strategic acquisitions, positioning itself at the forefront of enterprise automation.

Funding Roundup

Rubrik co-founder Soham Mazumdar launches WisdomAI, turning messy business data into clear insights—without AI hallucinations. A $23M, Seed round, raised from Coatue, Madrona & others, to scale its GenAI-powered, query-accurate analytics tool. Used by firms like Cisco and ConocoPhillips, it simplifies decision-making with just a few keystrokes.

BluSmart, once hailed as India's EV Uber rival, may get a lifeline as investors propose a $30M rescue package raised from existing investors incl. BP Ventures & ResponsAbility—on one condition: co-founder Anmol Singh Jaggi must step down. The funding, offered as unsecured debt, aims to cover unpaid dues and revive the halted operations that left 600 employees and 8,700 EVs in limbo.

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Design. Build. Publish. Figma does it all

Figma just went from your favorite canvas to a full-blown creative command center.

In a bold swing at Canva, Adobe, and AI-site builders like Wix and Replit, Figma unveiled a suite of AI-powered tools to design, prototype, publish, and even manage content—all without leaving the platform. The spotlight is Figma Sites, which lets users spin up full websites from prototypes and edit them collaboratively with transitions, animations, and an upcoming built-in CMS. Yes, blog posts and slugs included.

Then there’s Figma Make—think of it as your digital imagination engine. Plug in a prompt and watch a working web app take shape, editable by both creatives and coders alike. Sprinkle in micro-interactions like clocks or stock tickers using AI-generated code.

Marketers aren’t left behind either. Figma Buzz empowers them to bulk-create branded assets from templates, complete with AI image tools and spreadsheet-powered batch generation. And Figma Draw finally brings robust vector editing in-house—say goodbye to Illustrator detours.

While Figma insists it's not directly battling Adobe or Canva, its expanding toolkit—including a new $8/month content seat—says otherwise. One thing’s clear: Figma’s no longer just where designs start; it’s where they ship.

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Netflix rolls out a ChatGPT-powered search tool that lets users ask for shows in natural language—think “funny but not too scary.” Launching as a beta on iOS this week, it’s Netflix’s latest move to make discovery feel more human—and way less scrolly.

Anthropic launches a web search API, letting Claude fetch real-time info, analyze results, and cite sources—no extra infra needed. Developers can now build AI apps with live data access, with pricing starting at $10 per 1,000 searches.

Vulcan, Amazon’s two-armed warehouse robot that uses touch sensors to gently grab and move inventory. Already live in the U.S. and Germany, Vulcan has handled 500K+ orders and learns as it goes. One arm sorts, the other grabs with a camera and suction cup a tag team built for precision. Amazon says it's here to boost safety, not replace jobs, amid growing scrutiny over automation.

Amazon’s new Enhance My Listing uses generative AI to auto-suggest product titles, attributes, and seasonal tweaks. Built on its Bedrock platform, the tool is live for select U.S. sellers and expands in the coming weeks.

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Google's Gen Z glow-up won’t fix its iPhone problem

Bold colors, bubbly fonts, and Gen Z vibes — Google’s new Android design, dubbed Material You Three, is loud, expressive, and trying hard to be cool. It’s the most-researched design update in Android’s history, tested with over 18,000 people, and it’s aiming straight at the youth demo. The interface leans into pinks, purples, and corals, offering full customization and a clear effort to shake off Android’s “dad phone” reputation.

Even Google’s research says younger users found the new look more appealing — but let’s be honest, no font size or color palette will override the social clout of iMessage blue bubbles in the U.S. Teens don’t want the green bubble stigma, and being “fascinating” won’t fix that.

Plain truth: Apple’s grip on the younger crowd isn’t a UI issue — it’s an ecosystem one. Until Google cracks the iMessage wall or regulators force Apple’s hand, Material Three’s candy-colored charm may win hearts, but it won’t win users.

MORE TO KNOW

Google brings Gemini to iPad — finally! Now optimized for iPadOS, the Gemini app supports multitasking, AI features like image generation, and deeper research tools. Now available in App Store.

Meta’s AI glasses might soon recognize your face and your forgetfulness. The company’s next-gen wearables, Aperol and Bellini, are testing “super-sensing” AI that tracks faces, objects, and daily habits. Think: facial recognition, memory nudges, and always-on awareness, if the battery holds up.

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iPhone 17 Air: Thin, Pricey, and Power-Hungry

Apple is going on a diet, and the iPhone 17 Air is the showstopper. Whisper-thin, sleek, and engineered to impress influencers and minimalist fanatics, this device is Apple’s boldest design flex in years—but here’s the catch: it might come with a heavy tradeoff for everyday users.

Sources suggest that while the iPhone 17 Air may look like a marvel, it’ll pack a smaller battery that might not last the full day for most users. Reports peg its all-day battery confidence between 60–70%, far below the 80–90% comfort zone of its chunkier siblings. Apple’s rumoured solution? A battery case—because nothing says “innovation” like selling the fix separately. And that’s not all: to fit its supermodel frame, Apple is reportedly ditching the second speaker and sticking with just one rear camera. Form over function? You bet.

Interestingly, the iPhone 17 Air's design looks like it's inspired by the Google Pixel, with a more rounded, minimalist aesthetic that breaks from recent iPhone norms.

And the cherry on top? A likely $900+ price tag. Add a battery pack and potential tariff hikes, and the thinnest iPhone might just thicken your wallet’s pain. Apple’s skinny gamble could make headlines for more than just its profile—especially if buyers feel they’re paying more to get less.

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Samsung may drop Android 16 beta early, One UI 8, powered by Android 16, could hit Galaxy devices by month-end—starting in Korea. Expect early features like AI video summaries, upgraded DeX, and more RAM power.

Google Messages now lets you personalize group chats with custom icons for easier identification. Head to Group Details and tap the pencil icon to upload your own image, though no GIFs allowed yet. Once set, you can’t revert to the original design, but it's a welcome upgrade for chat clarity.