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Anthropic Launches Claude Duet AI Agent for Professionals and Small Businesses
Anthropic has introduced Claude Duet, a proactive AI assistant designed to help professionals and small business owners manage daily tasks, monitor business activities, and complete work across connected applications. Built…
Nirva Raises $25 Million to Launch AI Pendant That Only Listens to Its Wearer
AI wearable startup Nirva has raised $25 million in pre-Series A funding to launch a jewelry-inspired AI pendant that continuously listens to its wearer’s voice while filtering out surrounding conversations.…
DeepSeek Raises $15 Billion From Investors Including Tencent and CATL
Chinese AI startup DeepSeek has reportedly secured approximately 100 billion yuan ($15 billion) in a funding round backed by major Chinese companies, including Tencent and battery manufacturer CATL. The financing,…
Tesla Plans to Sell Cybercab Robotaxis by End of 2026 Despite Federal Safety Investigation
Tesla plans to begin selling its Cybercab autonomous vehicles to customers by the end of 2026, even as US federal regulators investigate whether the two-seat robotaxis comply with vehicle safety…
Blackstone Expands AI Investments as Rising Debt Costs Pressure Cloud Providers
Blackstone is expanding its investments in artificial intelligence infrastructure through large-scale financing agreements, data center projects, and AI software partnerships, despite growing concerns about rising borrowing costs. Jas Khaira, head…
Meta Introduces Non-Voting Stock to Fund AI Expansion While Preserving Zuckerberg’s Control
Meta has announced plans to create a new class of non-voting shares to raise capital for its artificial intelligence investments while preserving existing shareholders’ voting rights. The announcement came alongside…
Airbnb Bans Hosts From Requiring Guests to Wash Dishes and Strip Beds at Checkout
Airbnb has updated its house rules to prevent hosts from requiring guests to complete time-consuming cleaning tasks before checkout, including stripping beds, washing dishes, and taking trash offsite. The new…
Meta’s Muse AI Surpasses 10 Million Users as Shopping Transactions Exceed $200
Meta has confirmed that its Muse AI assistant has surpassed 10 million users, with approximately 25% using the app daily and shopping emerging as its most popular activity. During the…
Flapping Airplanes Raises $1 Billion at $6 Billion Valuation to Develop More Efficient AI Models
AI research startup Flapping Airplanes has raised $1 billion in Series A funding at a reported $6 billion valuation to develop AI models that require less training data and computing…
Tesla Begins Optimus Humanoid Robot Production as Quarterly Profit Falls 43%
Tesla has started producing its Optimus humanoid robot at its Fremont factory in California, marking the beginning of commercial-scale manufacturing for the project. The announcement came alongside Tesla’s third-quarter 2026…
Recursive Launches Flint AI Coding Model Built With Its Automated Research System
AI startup Recursive has released Flint, a free coding model designed to run locally on laptops, marking its first public demonstration of AI-assisted model development. The company said its automated…
Automattic Begins Layoffs Across WordPress.com and Other Teams Following Board Shakeup
Automattic, the parent company of WordPress.com, WooCommerce, and Tumblr, has begun laying off employees across several departments following a leadership dispute involving CEO Matt Mullenweg. The cuts have affected communications,…
GM Introduces Fourth-Generation EV Platform With New Batteries and AI Computing System
General Motors (GM) has introduced its fourth-generation electric vehicle platform, combining new battery technology, redesigned electric motors, and a centralized computing system to support AI features and autonomous driving. Announced…
Walmart Launches Agent Gateway to Let AI Assistants Shop and Make Purchases
Walmart has introduced Agent Gateway, a new platform that allows approved AI assistants to search products and make purchases on behalf of customers. Announced on October 21, 2026, the technology…
Critical PHP and Node.js Security Flaws Trigger Global Website Shutdowns
Critical security vulnerabilities discovered in PHP and Node.js prompted emergency software updates and temporary website shutdowns worldwide on October 21, 2026. Government agencies and cybersecurity organizations warned that attackers could…
UK Audit Regulator Opens Inquiries Into Manchester City’s Financial Accounts
The UK’s Financial Reporting Council (FRC) has taken over inquiries into alleged accounting irregularities at Manchester City following an independent commission’s findings that the football club breached Premier League financial…
Anthropic Proposes AI Safety Bill to Block Models Posing Catastrophic Risks
Anthropic has proposed federal legislation that would allow the US government to block the release of advanced AI models if independent evaluators identify an imminent risk of more than 50…
SpaceX and Tesla Form Independent Committees to Review Potential Merger
SpaceX and Tesla have each established special committees of independent directors to examine a potential merger, according to Elon Musk, who serves as CEO and the largest individual shareholder of…