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Daily Tech News: Meesho, Dropbox, Amazon, LinkedIn, Swiggy, Airbnb, Google, Aesthetic

Singapore Universities Unite to Launch $37.8M Innovation Powerhouse

  • Singapore launches ambitious university startup program to transform research into market solutions

  • Program unites top institutions NUS and NTU to nurture 300 startup teams by 2028

  • Strategic partnerships unlock global opportunities for Singapore's next generation of entrepreneurs

Meesho Makes History: First Indian E-commerce Platform to Hit Positive Cash Flow

  • Meesho achieves breakthrough profitability milestone in Indian e-commerce sector

  • Platform reaches 145 million users through aggressive rural market expansion

  • Company outpaces industry growth rate despite fierce quick-commerce competition

Dropbox Cuts Fifth of Workforce Amid Growth Struggles

  • Dropbox slashes 528 jobs in major restructuring effort to combat slowing growth

  • Cloud storage giant struggles through lowest growth quarter ever at 1.9% YoY

  • Company doubles down on AI innovation despite significant workforce reduction

Amazon's Rufus AI Goes International, Challenging Tech Giants

  • Amazon rolls out Rufus AI shopping assistant internationally

  • Tool helps customers navigate product choices through natural conversation

  • Company strengthens AI presence through strategic market expansion

LinkedIn Bets on AI to Fix Broken Hiring System

  • LinkedIn introduces AI tools to improve job search efficiency

  • Platform encourages quality applications over quantity

  • New features help match candidates to appropriate positions

A Bit of Startup Humor for Today

Airbnb CEO Reveals True Meaning of 'Founder Mode'

  • Airbnb's CEO redefines founder mode through hands-on leadership principles

  • Chesky advocates for deep product involvement

  • His approach transforms conventional executive management styles

Swiggy IPO Values Food Delivery Giant at Steep Discount to Zomato

  • Swiggy sets IPO valuation at $11.3B, significantly below rival Zomato's $26.2B worth

  • Company plans $1.34B raise through public offering despite market share challenges

  • The valuation shows modest premium over 2022 private round amid competitive pressures

Google Pushes Project Astra AI Launch to 2025

  • Google delays Project Astra release to 2025

  • The technology promises real-world visual understanding through smartphones

  • Development challenges plague the entire AI agent industry

AI-Powered Fashion Discovery App Aesthetic Debuts Social Shopping Platform

  • Aesthetic's new AI app identifies and locates clothing from social posts

  • Harvard grad transforms social browsing into instant shopping through smart AI integration

  • Platform connects creators, brands, and shoppers in unique social commerce experience

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