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Google’s Gemini 3.0 said to launch in Dec. without significant improvements vs. peers
Bay Area Times
October 20, 2025
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Top stories today:
- Google’s Gemini 3.0 said to launch in Dec.
- Tempo said to raise $500M at $5B valuation
- OpenAI researchers delete posts claiming GPT-5 solved math problems
- Suno said to be in talks to raise $100M+ at $2B+ valuation for AI music
- Revolut, backers said to near end of $3B raise at $75B valuation
- Elon’s X to launch handle marketplace to claim inactive usernames
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1. Google’s Gemini 3.0 said to launch in Dec. without significant improvements vs. peers
Coding and multimodal features may improve.
Gemini’s free tier could expand with more capabilities.
A small Google team is reportedly working on Apple OS integration.
Elon Musk is building the Tesla Smart Home.
Apple is doubling down with new Face-ID locks and smart displays.
The world’s biggest tech giants are battling for dominance in the $158B smart home market, growing 23% each year.
Big Tech is pouring billions— the race is officially on.
Just like how Google acquired Nest for $3.2 Billion and Amazon snapped up Ring for $1.2 Billion, investors are hunting for the next smart home breakout.
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10 granted patents
Over $12M in revenue
200% annual growth
RYSE is not just another smart gadget—it’s a prime acquisition target in a category with billion-dollar potential.
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The next Nest or Ring could be this.
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3. Tempo, Stripe-backed blockchain startup, said to raise $500M at $5B valuation
Greenoaks and Thrive Capital led the Series A round.
Sequoia, Ribbit Capital, and SV Angel also participated.
Paradigm and Stripe did not participate.
