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Apple Signs Hiring and Licensing Deal With AI Podcast Startup Huxe
Apple has agreed to license technology and recruit talent from shuttered AI audio startup Huxe, according to a European Commission filing.
October 9, 2026 · 45 views
Nous Research Hits $1.5B Valuation With $90M Round, Debuting Enterprise AI Agents
Open-source AI pioneer Nous Research has secured a $90 million Series B round at a $1.5 billion valuation, unveiling Hermes for Businesses to challenge closed enterprise AI agents.
October 8, 2026 · 86 views
Sigil Wen Launches Underdog, a Privacy-First On-Device AI Assistant
Backed by a16z and Silicon Valley luminaries, Conway Research debuts Underdog, an on-device personal AI built to challenge cloud giants with zero data leakage.
October 7, 2026 · 114 views
OpenAI Unveils Dots to Rival Meta’s Muse, but Can Paid Agents Beat Free?
At DevDay 2026, OpenAI launched Dots, always-on AI agents running on GPT-6 Astra that execute tasks 24/7 from their own virtual computers.
October 1, 2026 · 202 views
Apple Mail on Mac May Stop Syncing Microsoft 365 Accounts as Microsoft Disables EWS
Microsoft has started disabling Exchange Web Services by default in Exchange Online, cutting off Apple Mail and Calendar sync on Mac for organizations that haven't prepared.
October 1, 2026 · 177 views
The Ugly Economics of Consumer AI: Why Frontier Labs Are Turning Away
Skyrocketing inference costs, unsustainable flat-rate subscriptions, and rapid user churn are forcing frontier AI labs to retreat from consumer apps and pivot aggressively toward the enterprise.
October 1, 2026 · 196 views
Bank of America Warns Meta Muse AI Agent Could Threaten Apple Services Revenue
A new Bank of America analysis cautions that Meta’s runaway hit AI agent Muse could siphon mobile commerce and discovery fees right out of Apple's ecosystem.
September 30, 2026 · 318 views
Xbox Unveils Mythic Achievements: A Platinum Trophy Rival 20 Years in the Making
Microsoft has officially launched Mythic Achievements for Xbox Insiders, introducing a 100% completion badge that rivals PlayStation's Platinum Trophy.
September 29, 2026 · 207 views
Shopify Opens Checkout to Browser AI Agents via WebMCP Protocol
Shopify has expanded WebMCP directly into checkout, allowing browser-based AI agents to update order details and complete purchases with buyer consent.
September 29, 2026 · 382 views
MacBook Buyer's Guide: The Best Deals and Buying Advice for September 2026
Despite recent post-shortage price increases across Apple's notebook catalog, retailers and refurbished outlets are offering significant discounts on the MacBook Neo, MacBook Air, and MacBook Pro.
September 27, 2026 · 527 views
macOS 27 Golden Gate Brings Apple Intelligence Upgrades to Everyday Mac Apps
Apple has launched macOS 27 Golden Gate, weaving on-device Apple Intelligence throughout native Mac apps like Safari, Photos, Shortcuts, and Finder.
September 26, 2026 · 512 views
Tesla Semi Finally Enters Volume Production as Nevada Factory Officially Opens
Tesla marked the commercial rollout of the Tesla Semi at its new dedicated Nevada factory, showcasing massive fleet orders and substantial engineering upgrades nearly a decade after its 2017 debut.
September 25, 2026 · 490 views