AI firm Perplexity eyes $14 billion in valuation in fresh funding round

- Perplexity AI is in advanced talks to raise $500 million in a funding round that would value the startup at $14 billion
- Venture capital firm Accel is set to lead the round
- The rapid evolution of AI chatbots in the past year has driven investor enthusiasm in startups and their offerings
- The company raised funds at a $9 billion valuation last year

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Amazon Prime Video to roll out ads in India

- After rolling out limited advertisements to subscribers in countries like the USA, UK, Japan, and Mexico, Amazon is now set to implement the same in India

- To continue enjoying an ad-free experience, subscribers will need to pay an additional fee of ₹699 per year or ₹129 per month on top of the existing ₹1,499 annual subnoscription

- These changes will come into effect from June 17, 2025



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Amazon Prime Video users in India will see advertisements even if they’re subscribed to the ₹1,499 plan. 🚨

Amazon states that users need to purchase an additional “add-on” worth ₹699/year or ₹129/month to not see ads.

Sigh! So you pay 1500 per year for free deliveries and nothing else.

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One UI 8: The denoscriptions for Maximum and Adaptive features just got a clarity

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iQOO Neo 10 to feature Bypass Charging.

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Data Breach affecting over 89 million Steam accounts (about two-thirds of all users)

- Alleged Breach: On May 12, 2025, @MellowOnline1 reported a massive data breach affecting over 89 million Steam accounts (about two-thirds of all users). The compromised data was allegedly being sold for over $5,000 on a site similar to "Mipped," a platform linked to illicit activities like developer blackmailing and review manipulation.

- Supply Chain Compromise: An update clarified that this wasn’t a direct breach of Steam’s systems but a supply chain attack. Initially, Twilio, a third-party service used for sending 2FA codes via SMS, was identified as the compromised vendor.

- Valve’s Response: On May 14, 2025, a Valve representative contacted @MellowOnline1, stating that Valve does not use Twilio, contradicting earlier claims about the breach’s source.

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### Leaked Data and Implications

- Leaked Information: The exposed data includes:
- Real-time SMS logs for 2FA.
- Message contents (e.g., 2FA codes).
- Delivery status (sent, delivered, failed).
- Metadata (timestamps, recipient numbers).
- Routing costs.

- Potential Risks:
- Phishing: Hackers could craft convincing fake messages using the leaked data.
- Session Hijacking: Attackers might intercept or replay 2FA codes to bypass security.

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### Ongoing Advice for Users

Despite Valve’s clarification, the threat persists as data is still claimed to be sold. Users are urged to:
- Change their Steam passwords.
- Enable Steam Guard, Valve’s 2FA system.
- Monitor emails for suspicious activity.
- Beware of phishing disguised as promotions or support messages.
- Join the "Sentinels of the Store" Steam group for updates.

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### Additional Context

- "Mipped" Reputation: Described as a shady forum, "Mipped" and its sister sites have been flagged by @SteamSentinels for years for unethical practices, yet Steam allegedly took no action, possibly exacerbating this incident.

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### Conclusion

The source of the alleged breach remains unclear—Valve denies Twilio’s involvement, yet the sale of data persists. Steam users should take proactive steps: update passwords, enable Steam Guard, and stay vigilant. This incident highlights the need for cybersecurity awareness in gaming.

Infinix GT 30 Pro :

- Mediatek Dimensity 8350
- LPDDR5X , UFS 3.1
- 5500mAh battery
- 67W charging

- 1.5K 144Hz flat oled
- 108MP OIS + 8 UW
- 13MP selfie

- In-display FS, Dual speakers
- In-built gaming triggers

Launching soon in India
Price : Under 25K

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