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OpenAI Previews GPT-6 With a Built-In Agent Mode

OpenAI opened limited preview access to GPT-6, adding a native agent mode that can execute multi-step tasks without third-party tooling.

AI News

Google Ships Gemini 3.6 With Longer Context Windows

The update triples the models effective context length for long-document and codebase-scale tasks.

Aug 17, 2026Read more →

Popular Now

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Software News

VS Code 2026 Ships Native AI Pair-Review in Editor

The latest VS Code release adds an AI review pass built into the diff view, no extension required.

Aug 17, 2026Read more →

Software News

GitHub Copilot Adds Repository-Wide Refactoring Mode

The new mode plans and applies multi-file changes with a single review step before commit.

Aug 16, 2026Read more →

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Tech Electronics

Next-Gen E-Ink Tablets Finally Hit 120Hz Refresh

A new wave of color e-ink tablets clears the refresh-rate bottleneck that made fast scrolling look smeared.

Aug 16, 2026Read more →

Tech Electronics

Foldable Laptop Displays Move Past the Crease Problem

A new hinge and panel design claims a visibly flatter fold after 100,000 open-close cycles.

Aug 15, 2026Read more →

AI News

OpenAI Previews GPT-6 With a Built-In Agent Mode

OpenAI opened limited preview access to GPT-6, adding a native agent mode that can execute multi-step tasks without third-party tooling.

Aug 18, 2026Read more →

AI News

Google Ships Gemini 3.6 With Longer Context Windows

The update triples the models effective context length for long-document and codebase-scale tasks.

Aug 17, 2026Read more →

AI News

Anthropic Opens Claude Computer-Use API to All Developers

The previously limited-preview API for controlling a desktop environment is now generally available.

Aug 12, 2026Read more →

AI News

EU Finalizes AI Act Enforcement Guidelines for AI Models

Regulators clarify compliance timelines and reporting requirements for foundation-model providers.

Aug 10, 2026Read more →

AI News

Meta Releases Llama 4 Open-Weight Models

The release includes both a compact and a full-size variant under Meta's open license.

Jul 30, 2026Read more →

AI News

Microsoft Adds Agent Orchestration to Copilot Studio

The update lets teams chain multiple specialized agents into one workflow.

Jul 28, 2026Read more →

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Software News

VS Code 2026 Ships Native AI Pair-Review in Editor

The latest VS Code release adds an AI review pass built into the diff view, no extension required.

Aug 17, 2026Read more →

Software News

GitHub Copilot Adds Repository-Wide Refactoring Mode

The new mode plans and applies multi-file changes with a single review step before commit.

Aug 16, 2026Read more →

Software News

Node.js 26 Ships With Built-In TypeScript Execution

Type-stripping now runs by default, removing the need for a separate transpile step in most projects.

Aug 11, 2026Read more →

Software News

Figma Launches Real-Time Code Handoff for React

Design changes now sync directly into component props without a manual export step.

Aug 9, 2026Read more →

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Tech Electronics

Next-Gen E-Ink Tablets Finally Hit 120Hz Refresh

A new wave of color e-ink tablets clears the refresh-rate bottleneck that made fast scrolling look smeared.

Aug 16, 2026Read more →

Tech Electronics

Foldable Laptop Displays Move Past the Crease Problem

A new hinge and panel design claims a visibly flatter fold after 100,000 open-close cycles.

Aug 15, 2026Read more →

Tech Electronics

New ARM Chipset Promises 30% Longer Laptop Battery Life

The chipset targets thin-and-light laptops shipping later this year.

Aug 8, 2026Read more →

Tech Electronics

Smart Glasses With On-Device AI Launch to Mixed Reviews

Early reviewers praise battery life but flag the still-limited field of view.

Aug 6, 2026Read more →

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Tech Automobile

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Tech Automobile

First Solid-State Battery EV Enters Mass Production

A solid-state pack promising faster charging and longer range moves from prototype to factory line.

Aug 15, 2026Read more →

Tech Automobile

Autonomous Trucking Startup Completes Coast-to-Coast Run

The run included a single supervised handoff at a state line, the company says.

Aug 14, 2026Read more →

Tech Automobile

Major Automaker Delays EV Rollout Amid Chip Shortage

The delay pushes the flagship models launch into next year.

Aug 7, 2026Read more →

Tech Automobile

Wireless EV Charging Roads Begin Pilot Tests in 3 States

Embedded coils charge vehicles in motion at highway speed in the initial test stretch.

Aug 5, 2026Read more →

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Big Tech & Industry Moves

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Big Tech & Industry Moves

Microsoft Beats Earnings on Cloud and AI Demand

Azure growth and AI-service revenue drove Microsoft past analyst expectations this quarter.

Aug 14, 2026Read more →

Big Tech & Industry Moves

Apple Reorganizes AI Division Under New Leadership

The restructuring consolidates several previously separate AI teams under one lead.

Aug 13, 2026Read more →

Big Tech & Industry Moves

Meta Announces Fresh Round of Infrastructure Layoffs

The cuts concentrate in data-center operations roles being automated or consolidated.

Aug 4, 2026Read more →

Big Tech & Industry Moves

Amazon Expands Cloud Region Footprint Into Southeast Asia

The new region targets lower latency for a fast-growing customer base in the area.

Aug 3, 2026Read more →

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Startups & Funding

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Startups & Funding

Dev-Tools Startup Raises $40M Series B

The CI/CD startup plans to use the round to expand its self-hosted enterprise tier.

Aug 13, 2026Read more →

Startups & Funding

AI Coding Assistant Startup Reaches Unicorn Valuation

The round values the company at just over $1B after 6x revenue growth this year.

Aug 12, 2026Read more →

Startups & Funding

Climate Tech Startup Raises $15M Seed Round

The company plans to use the funding to expand its carbon-accounting platform.

Aug 2, 2026Read more →

Startups & Funding

Two Fintech Startups Announce Merger to Rival Incumbents

The combined company will operate under one brand starting next quarter.

Aug 1, 2026Read more →

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