Topic: user base
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Figma Expands in India, Aims Beyond Design
Figma is expanding in India by opening a Bengaluru office and hiring local talent to engage with its large user base, aiming to attract developers and position India as a key growth market. The company is addressing a perception gap in India, where it is seen primarily as a design tool, by promot...
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GPT-5.1: OpenAI's 'Warmer' AI with Enhanced Personality
OpenAI has launched GPT-5.1, featuring two specialized models—Instant for responsiveness and Thinking for complex tasks—to enhance ChatGPT interactions, with automatic model selection for optimal responses. The update includes expanded personality presets for tailored communication and an experim...
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Groww IPO Raises $750M Amid India's Investing Boom
Groww launched India's largest fintech IPO this year, raising ₹66.3 billion and achieving a 29% surge in share price, boosting its market valuation to around ₹795 billion. Founded in 2016, the platform targets novice investors and competes with established firms, supported by a user base of over ...
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Ahrefs Acquires Detailed.com and SEO Extension; Founder Joins Team
Ahrefs has acquired Detailed.com and its SEO browser extension, integrating its on-page auditing tools and user base to enhance its offerings for SEO professionals. The acquisition includes Detailed's founder joining Ahrefs full-time, and the extension will remain free with no immediate changes f...
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Lovable's CEO Unfazed by Vibe-Coding Rivals
Lovable is a Swedish AI-driven platform that enables users without technical skills to build apps and websites, achieving rapid growth with 2.3 million active users and $100 million in annual recurring revenue. The company, valued at $1.8 billion, aims to evolve into a full-stack environment for ...
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Framer No-Code Builder Hits $2 Billion Valuation Milestone
Framer has reached a $2 billion valuation after raising $100 million in a Series D funding round led by existing investors, highlighting its rapid growth in the no-code website building market. The platform, which has over half a million monthly active users, focuses on enabling teams to create d...
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TuneIn Acquired for $175 Million in Major Streaming Deal
Stingray Group acquired TuneIn for $175 million to expand its global presence, leveraging TuneIn's integration across over 200 platforms and devices in more than 100 countries. TuneIn, founded in 2002, differentiated itself by offering live radio content like music, news, and sports, but faced ch...
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Groww, Backed by Satya Nadella, to Become First Indian Startup to Go Public After U.S.-India Move
Groww is preparing for a multi-billion dollar IPO, becoming the first Indian startup to list domestically after relocating its headquarters from the U.S. to capitalize on India's expanding capital markets. The IPO involves a secondary sale of shares by major investors and aims to raise ₹10.6 bill...
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Microsoft Store Now Lets Developers Publish Apps for Free
Microsoft has removed all fees for developers to publish apps on the Microsoft Store, making it free globally with just a personal account. This policy contrasts with competitors like Apple and Google, who still charge annual or one-time fees for their developer programs. The change aims to incre...
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Plex Data Breach: Change Your Password Now
Plex is urging users to update their passwords after a security breach exposed encrypted passwords, email addresses, and other authentication data. Although passwords were encrypted, the company warns they could potentially be deciphered and used to access accounts, recommending a password reset ...
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Google Denies Major Gmail Breach, Insists Security Is Strong
Google has officially denied reports of a massive Gmail security breach, stating that no widespread compromise of user data has occurred and that the service remains secure. The confusion arose from unrelated incidents, including a limited breach of a corporate server with no exposure of sensitiv...
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No CS Degree? This Startup CEO Says It's Not a Problem
The tech industry is shifting away from requiring formal degrees, with leaders like Anton Osika emphasizing skills, adaptability, and AI's role in enabling idea execution without extensive training. AI tools such as Lovable, Cursor, and Replit facilitate "vibe coding," allowing individuals to cre...
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Linux Gaming on Steam Surpasses 3% Milestone in October 2025
Linux gaming on Steam surpassed 3% of the user base for the first time in October 2025, driven by the Steam Deck and Proton compatibility improvements. The Steam Hardware Survey showed Linux at 3.05%, with SteamOS leading the ecosystem due to the Steam Deck's popularity, while Windows usage decli...
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