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The rush to integrate Generative AI into daily workflows has opened a dangerous new front in the cyber security war, one that’s hiding in plain sight: the humble browser extension. New research from Palo Alto Networks security experts, Shresta Seetharam, Mohamed Nabeel, and William Melicher, reveals a disturbing trend of malicious GenAI-themed Chrome extensions being […]

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Tinker is now generally available and introduced an OpenAI API-compatible interface, drastically lowering the switching cost for developers seeking alternatives.

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Samsung impressed once again with its near-monopoly performance in the Q3 2025 South Korea smartphone market. The company seized an almost-entire portion of shipments, which Apple wasn’t able to face with its slice.

According to Counterpoint Research (via Chosun), Samsung surpassed an 80% market share in South Korea for the 2nd time in a row.

The report reveals that the Korean tech giant flagged an impressive 81 percent share in the third quarter. The company’s market share has increased from 80 percent in the same quarter of the previous year.

While Samsung improved its tally YoY, it faced a 3 percent decline over the second quarter. During the April-June period, the company’s shipments were 84 percent, while the July-September period slipped to 81 percent.

On the other hand, Apple’s market share in the same period was 18 percent. The iPhone maker reported a decline of 1 percent YoY; however, it grew 2 percent QoQ.

Decisive factors

Samsung maintained its growth momentum driven by the success of the Galaxy Fold 7 and sustained demand for mid-to-low-end models like the Galaxy A36, which was released in the second quarter of this year.

Apple’s sales increased due to upgrades in the iPhone 17 series. Counterpoint analysts predict that the gap between Apple and Samsung will narrow in the fourth quarter, reflecting iPhone 17 sales released this September.

Apart from this, the report highlights Xiaomi’s efforts in South Korea. The Chinese vendor opened official stores at Guui Station and Magoknaru Station in September, but is still struggling to establish a presence in the market.

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AI customer tracking software is becoming essential for SMBs to unify data, personalize interactions, and automate engagement for sustainable growth.

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The ADAM Robot Bartender's deployment in a live arena demonstrates AI's practical application in hospitality, addressing labor gaps and enhancing customer interaction.

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Google Translate now leverages Gemini's advanced AI to provide more natural and contextually aware translations for both text and live speech.

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NeuroDiscoveryBench establishes the first dedicated benchmark for neuroscience AI data analysis, challenging systems with complex, real-world data questions.

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Agent Lightning by Microsoft Research makes LLM agent reinforcement learning practical by enabling performance improvements without extensive code rewrites.

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Salesforce Agentic AI redefines customer experience by anticipating intent, moving beyond reactive personalization to deliver proactive, conversational interactions.

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Agentic AI is poised to transform financial services by 2026, enabling autonomous systems to execute complex workflows and protect assets.

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Salesforce is refining its Agentforce metrics to gain deeper insights into AI-driven customer service performance and customer intent.

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Google has released a significantly more powerful Gemini Deep Research agent, now accessible to developers via the new Interactions API.

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Google Beam AI is transforming remote communication with true-to-life 3D video, driven by advanced AI and strategic industry partnerships.

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Google's Gradient Canvas exhibition showcases a decade of Google AI art collaborations, demonstrating AI's evolving role as a creative partner.

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For the first time, developers can embed Google's Deep Research tool, based on Gemini 3 Pro, into their own apps.

Google Beam, our first true-to-life 3D video communication platform, made great progress in 2025.

Google announces the 7 finalists in the XPRIZE Quantum Applications competition.

Epic Angels, the largest global all-female investment collective, has announced its first investment in Mexico with BioPlaster Research, an R&D startup revolutionizing the packaging industry with sargassum algae-based biomaterials.

Joining their Pre-seed investment round alongside Epic Angels are GridX, Amplifica Capital, Zero by Fifty, and Zenani Capital. Funds from this round will be utilized for their pilot plant setup, commercial production launch, R&D for the bio-refinery phase, and scaling operations to meet validated demand.

Solving Dual Global Crises with Proprietary Biomaterials
14 million tons of plastic pollute our oceans annually while 38 million metric tons of invasive Sargassum algae devastate Caribbean economies- some regions losing 11% of GDP to toxic blooms. BioPlaster connects these crises with a breakthrough solution: converting harmful algae into biodegradable materials that match petroleum plastic performance at 81% lower carbon emissions. Founded by CEO Andrea Bonilla Brunner, BioPlaster’s proprietary biorefinery process transforms Sargassum into commercial-grade packaging films, bags, and foam that integrate seamlessly with existing manufacturing infrastructure. The technology extends beyond packaging to textiles, thermoplastic pellets, and colorants- all fully biodegradable alternatives to conventional plastics.

Market validation is strong: over $5 million in annual letters of intent from major players including IKEA suppliers, Great Packaging and Refurbi. Supply is secured through an exclusive partnership with The Seas We Love, providing 100,000 pounds of Sargassum annually. The company also extracts high-value byproducts like alginate and cellulose, creating multiple revenue streams from a single feedstock. With an extensive R&D pipeline developing biodegradable threads and injection-molding pellets, BioPlaster is positioning itself as a leading biomaterials innovator- turning destructive ocean algae into scalable, sustainable solutions.

“Epic Angels is the ideal partner as we scale BioPlaster. Their belief in our vision—and in women building climate solutions—gives us the momentum we need to bring ocean-positive materials to market.” says Andrea Bonilla Brunner, Founder and CEO of BioPlaster Research.

Why Epic Angels Invested
“We’re thrilled to invest in BioPlaster as our first portfolio company in Mexico,” says Maaike Doyer, Founding Partner of Epic Angels. “BioPlaster’s use of existing Sargassum algae- rather than competing for agricultural land like corn-based bioplastics or requiring kelp farming- gives them a strong competitive advantage. With validated demand from industry leaders and secured algae supply, BioPlaster has strong potential to lead the sustainable packaging sector. We look forward to supporting their growth through our global investor network.”

 

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