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Slate Auto, backed by Jeff Bezos, has unveiled its first electric vehicle, the Slate Pickup, a compact, customizable truck starting at $27,500 (or $20,000 with federal tax credits). This barebones model features a limited range of 150 miles, lacks amenities like a stereo or touchscreen, and includes basic features like crank windows and a universal phone mount. Targeting DIY enthusiasts, the Slate Pickup offers over 100 accessories for personalization and a battery option that can...

Summary Details regarding Google’s Gemini AI chatbot user base have emerged from court documents related to an ongoing antitrust case. As of March 2025, Gemini has approximately 350 million monthly active users and 35 million daily active users. This information highlights the significant reach and engagement of Google’s AI technology in the market. Full Article

Summary We are excited to announce that Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis will be attending our upcoming StrictlyVC event in Athens, co-hosted with Endeavor, on Thursday, May 8. The event will take place at the beautiful Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Center. Mitsotakis brings a captivating mix of experiences to the event, enriching the discussion with his insights and background. Full Article

A group of American tabletop game makers and small businesses filed a lawsuit against President Trump, claiming the 145% tariffs on Chinese imports are "unlawful and unconstitutional," negatively impacting their operations. Plaintiffs include Stonemaier Games, which faces millions in tariffs, as well as Spielcraft Games, Rookie Mage Games, XYZ Game Labs, and Tinkerhouse, all detailing significant tariff payments or future liabilities on imports. This lawsuit, filed with the US Court of International Trade, adds to...

Bluesky is facing a significant outage, with users reporting that feeds won't load on both desktop and mobile platforms. The company acknowledged "major PDS networking problems" in a status update and is currently implementing a fix. No immediate response has been received from Bluesky regarding this issue, which follows a previous outage caused by fiber cable damage during a peak traffic period. Full Article

Google's AI Overviews in Search have reached 1.5 billion monthly users, as announced by CEO Sundar Pichai during Alphabet's Q1 2025 earnings report. Launched in May 2024, these Overviews have been enhanced with more query types and the introduction of ads to compete with AI search tools like ChatGPT. In Q1, Google reported $90.2 billion in revenue, a 12% year-over-year increase, while facing antitrust challenges that could lead to its breakup due to recent rulings...