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Microsoft fixes a Windows 11 annoyance as PC revenue declines
Microsoft is rolling out a Windows 11 preview update, KB5127936, that adds a "customize menu" button to the right-click menu. Users can toggle built-i…
OpenAI doubles usage limits on Pro plans as competition with Anthropic heats up
OpenAI has doubled usage limits for its Pro 100 and Pro 500 plans, according to the source. Both plans now get twice their previous Work and Codex quo…
ChatGPT becomes a full Chrome browser assistant that reads and acts on your open tabs
ChatGPT can now read and act on your open Chrome tabs. OpenAI's updated Chrome extension gives ChatGPT access to open browser tabs, lets it summarize …
AI Weekly Issue #525: Nvidia may buy into Perplexity above $30B before Wednesday's earnings
Nvidia is in discussions to invest equity in Perplexity at a valuation exceeding $30 billion, according to The Information. The deal could close befor…
Ex-Ramp engineers raise $20M for platform Melius after scrapping their first product
Former Ramp engineers have secured $20 million in funding for Melius, a platform that pivots away from their original ad management concept. The start…
Google froze its open source bug bounty program due to a ‘significant rise’ in AI submissions
Google has paused its open source bug bounty program following a surge in low-quality submissions generated by artificial intelligence systems. The co…
Nearly half of test subjects mistook Tavus' AI video avatar for a real person on a one-minute call
Tavus has unveiled Griffin, an AI system designed to conduct real-time video calls that process facial expressions, tone of voice, and gestures during…
ChatGPT can now virtually try on clothes for you
OpenAI has launched virtual try-on functionality within ChatGPT, enabling users to test clothing and accessories against their own images before purch…
OpenAI and Synopsys team up to build an AI model that designs chips like a seasoned engineer
OpenAI and Synopsys have partnered to develop GPT-Synopsys, a specialized AI model designed to automate semiconductor chip design. The model operates …
Google drops Gems for Skills, joining OpenAI and Anthropic in the shift to agent-ready prompt formats
Google is retiring Gems, its custom prompt feature for Gemini chat, and replacing them with Skills. The transition marks a strategic shift toward agen…
Evaluating AI-Generated Frontend Code: What Should We Actually Test?
# AI-Generated Frontend Code Raises New Testing Challenges for Developers AI code generation tools now produce functional frontend components rapidly…
Valor, Atreides, and Sequoia back AI startup Flow Engineering at $750M valuation
Flow Engineering closed a funding round that values the startup at $750 million, with backing from Valor Equity Partners, Atreides Management, and Seq…
OpenAI's reveals a new ChatGPT that looks less like a chatbot and more like an operating system
OpenAI is transforming ChatGPT from a conversational interface into a productivity platform that functions more like an operating system. The shift em…
OpenAI launches always-on Dots agents to rival Meta's Muse
OpenAI has released Dots, a new class of autonomous agents designed to run continuously on cloud infrastructure without requiring direct user prompts.…
OpenAI expands Codex and its API at DevDay with security scans, a Decisions API, and Ultrafast
OpenAI rolled out a bundle of developer tools at DevDay 2026 designed to accelerate software development and strengthen security across its platform. …
OpenAI reopens its $200 Pro plan but cuts API credits in half as it nudges users toward pay-per-use
OpenAI has reopened its $200 monthly Pro subscription to new customers, but the company is simultaneously cutting API credits in half as part of a bro…
Manus 2.0 lets users edit videos, host multiplayer games, and run agents remotely from their phone
Manus has transformed its AI agent framework into a broader platform with version 2.0, enabling users to perform tasks ranging from video editing to h…
Can Muse overcome Meta’s trust issues?
# Can Muse overcome Meta's trust issues? Meta announced a new AI model called Muse this week, pulling attention away from competing announcements by …
Meta’s AI Tamagotchi bet is…working?
Meta's personal AI agent Muse is generating user engagement that rivals ChatGPT's launch trajectory, marking a significant shift in how the AI industr…
Google tests buying from Walmart-owned Flipkart through Gemini and AI Mode in India
Google has begun testing direct commerce integration within Gemini, its AI assistant, allowing Indian users to purchase products from Flipkart without…
Meta’s Muse just stole the AI spotlight from OpenAI and Anthropic
Meta's new personal AI agent Muse is generating unexpected momentum in a market dominated by OpenAI and Anthropic, with adoption numbers that rival Ch…
Meta is putting its muscle behind Muse as the AI app takes off
Meta's AI assistant Muse has climbed to the top of app store charts, forcing the company to accelerate its investment in the standalone application. T…
Tesla’s big electric truck faces an even bigger infrastructure challenge
Tesla's Cybertruck sibling is finally shipping at scale, but the infrastructure required to support it remains fragmented and incomplete. The Tesla S…
I created an interactive digital avatar of myself — and you can talk to it
# The Rising Trend of Personal AI Avatars Reveals Real Risks Behind the Hype Creating a digital clone of yourself sounds like science fiction, but it…
Meta opens early access program for new Muse features
Meta has launched an early access program for Muse, its AI-powered creative tool designed to generate images and assist with content creation workflow…
At Meta Connect, the company’s smart glasses were everywhere
Meta's smart glasses strategy took center stage at its annual Connect conference, positioning wearable eyewear as the primary interface between users …
Microsoft gives Copilot another makeover, adding an Autopilot agent and usage-based billing
Microsoft is restructuring its Copilot product strategy with a significant overhaul that splits the application into three distinct sections and intro…
Meta's Muse agent gives every user a full cloud computer running Ubuntu Linux
Meta launched Muse, an AI agent that provisioned over 500,000 users with a personal cloud computer running Ubuntu Linux in its first week. Each user g…
Google's "Call for Me" lets Gemini phone businesses for you
Google is testing a new feature called "Call for Me" that delegates phone calls to Gemini, the company's AI assistant. The system lets users ask Gemin…
Google's Suncatcher project aims to put AI data centers in orbit powered by solar energy
Google is launching an experimental satellite called Suncatcher to test whether AI data centers can operate profitably in orbit powered by solar energ…
Meta gives its Muse AI agent video avatars, email addresses, and Mac control
Meta has significantly expanded the capabilities of its Muse AI agent, introducing features that position the system as a more autonomous digital assi…
Bring your co-founder, partner, or colleague and get 50% off a second TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 pass
TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 is running a partner discount program that cuts the cost of bringing a colleague, co-founder, or business partner to the confe…
PrismML brings its tiny LLMs to Qualcomm-powered smart glasses
PrismML has begun deploying compact language models on Qualcomm-powered smart glasses, marking a strategic push to embed functional AI directly into w…
Oracle sends force majeure notice on its New Mexico Stargate data center
Oracle invoked force majeure protections for its New Mexico data center project as part of the Stargate initiative, citing unforeseen circumstances th…
ChatGPT Voice gets closer to "Her" with email, calendar, and Slack access
OpenAI has expanded ChatGPT Voice with real-world integration capabilities that blur the line between science fiction and functional AI assistant. The…
Google's new Flash TTS models let you design AI voices from scratch using text descriptions
Google has released two new text-to-speech models that let developers build custom AI voices from scratch using nothing but text descriptions. Gemini …
Alibaba launches Qwen Audio 3.1 with new models and slashes AI audio prices by up to 95 percent
Alibaba's Qwen AI division released Qwen-Audio-3.1, a suite of five new models designed to handle speech recognition, text-to-speech synthesis, and re…
OpenAI hires Patreon co-founder Sam Yam to lead a new Creator Product division
OpenAI has recruited Sam Yam, co-founder of creator platform Patreon, to establish and lead a new Creator Product division. Yam spent over 13 years bu…
YouTube adds AI tools to Creator Studio with script coaching, smart thumbnails, and Gemini editing
YouTube is embedding generative AI directly into its creator toolset, rolling out a suite of production features that aim to reduce friction in the vi…
Meta's AI agent Muse draws 500,000 users in a week along with claims it copied OpenClaw
Meta's AI agent Muse crossed 500,000 users in its first week and claimed the top spot on Apple's App Store. The rapid adoption marks a significant tes…
MCP Is Not Just Another API Standard
# MCP Is Not Just Another API Standard Most engineers dismiss the Model Context Protocol as a straightforward tool-plugging mechanism for large langu…
OpenAI's GPT-6 Sol and Luna cut prices in half but barely move the needle on performance
OpenAI released two new large language models, GPT-6 Sol and Luna, this week with an aggressive pricing strategy designed to undercut competitors. Bot…
TechCrunch Founder Summit’s agenda revealed: Unlock fundraising, hiring, and AI insights in Boston on November 4
# TechCrunch Founder Summit Tackles Fundraising, Hiring, and AI Strategy in Boston TechCrunch is hosting its annual Founder Summit on November 4 in B…
Snorkel AI triples valuation to $3.5B as demand for AI training data booms
Snorkel AI has closed a $350 million Series E funding round, tripling its valuation to $3.5 billion. The funding comes as enterprises face an acute sh…
Qualcomm launches two new smartphone chips with emphasis on AI
Qualcomm announced two new smartphone processors designed to bring advanced artificial intelligence directly to mobile devices without requiring cloud…
A tiny software layer from lab-grown neurons promises faster, cheaper AI video
The Biological Computing Co. has developed a software optimization layer inspired by biological neural networks that claims to accelerate video genera…
The man who built Apple’s stores doesn’t buy Silicon Valley’s bet on AI shopping
# Ron Johnson Warns Silicon Valley's AI Shopping Bet Misses What Apple Got Right Ron Johnson, the retail architect who designed Apple's revolutionary…
ByteDance launches Dramagic, a full-pipeline AI platform for producing short dramas from script to screen
ByteDance entered the AI-driven content production market with Dramagic, a comprehensive platform that automates short drama creation from initial scr…
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TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 is entering its final week of early-bird pricing, with discounts of up to $200 available until September 25 at 11:59 p.m. PT. …
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