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These App Store hidden gems prove there’s still room for great software in the AI era

Despite predictions that AI agents could make traditional apps obsolete, developers are shipping new software faster than ever. From smarter bookmarking tools and neighborhood marketplaces to digital pen pals and nature journals, here are the latest App Store finds worth adding to your Home Screen.

Sarah Perez 3 weeks ago

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HBO Max embraces vertical video with a new ‘Shorts’ feed

HBO Max, like other streaming platforms, is rethinking content discovery as large libraries are making it hard for viewers to find something to watch and as audiences become accustomed to short-form content on platforms like TikTok and Instagram Reels.

Aisha Malik 3 weeks ago

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Saudi prince buys 5% stake in Lucid Motors

The investment comes after speculation that Saudi Arabia may take Lucid Motors private -- which the EV maker has denied.

Sean O'Kane 3 weeks ago

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Data centers may face temporary power cuts to prevent blackouts on largest US grid

The decision arrives as the breakneck pace of data center construction has grid operators scrambling to generate power.

Tim De Chant 3 weeks ago

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PayPal leaves the door open to a higher takeover offer following earnings beat

After reporting better-than-expected Q2 results, PayPal said it remains focused on its AI-driven turnaround, but would consider a deal that creates more value for shareholders.

Sarah Perez 3 weeks ago

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Elon Musk’s X Money app is rolling out in the U.S.

The app is currently available to X Premium and Premium+ subscribers in the U.S.

Amanda Silberling 3 weeks ago

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WhatsApp now lets you make calls using its web app

Similar to the smartphone and desktop apps, the web app will support the calling features such as screen-sharing and reactions.

Ivan Mehta 3 weeks ago

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Fish Audio raises $50M seed to build AI voice models for creators and enterprises

Since launching last year, the startup today has more than 8 million people using the open-source or hosted version of its models, and now generates annual recurring revenue of $21 million.

Ivan Mehta 3 weeks ago

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Apple launches ‘Upgrade’ device leasing program in partnership with Klarna

Leasing prices start at $17.99 per month for iPhone, $11.99 for Apple Watch, $24.99 for Mac, and $11.99 for iPad.

Aisha Malik 3 weeks ago

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Recursive Superintelligence signs $410 compute deal with Amazon

Recursive’s $400 million outlay represents the bulk of the company’s fundraising to date.

Russell Brandom 3 weeks ago

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Granola launches an Apple Watch app

Granola debutes an Apple Watch app for in-person notetaking

Ivan Mehta 3 weeks ago

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Lyft and Baidu enter London’s robotaxi battleground as testing begins

Baidu's Apollo Go autonomous vehicles will be available on Freenow, the mobility network that Lyft acquired in 2025.

Kirsten Korosec 3 weeks ago

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Cursor makes its biggest India push yet ahead of SpaceX acquisition with localized pricing

Cursor says India is now its third-largest market globally and plans to expand local hiring and enterprise sales.

Jagmeet Singh 3 weeks ago

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Anthropic’s Dario Amodei responds: doesn’t oppose open-weight models, but fears Chinese AI

Anthropic founder and CEO Dario Amodei made his views clear about open-weight models and China's growing AI capabilities.

Julie Bort 3 weeks ago

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Satya Nadella says companies that trust one AI for everything may not survive

Businesses that rely wholly on the major AI labs ultimately won't survive, Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella predicts.

Julie Bort 3 weeks ago

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Thea Energy lands $20M federal grant to build its magnets for fusion reactors

Fusion power startup Thea Energy snagged a $20 million award from ARPA-E to scale production of its high-temperature superconducting magnets.

Tim De Chant 3 weeks ago

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As rivals chase acquisitions, Peacock bets on bundles through a new deal with YouTube

The deal means content will be integrated into the YouTube experience, allowing viewers to discover and watch Peacock content without leaving the platform.

Lauren Forristal 3 weeks ago

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PSA: Your Claude shared chats and Artifacts may have ended up on Google

The issue appears to have originated from Claude’s “share chat” feature, which allows users to create links that enable anyone with the assigned URL view a conversation or project.

Lorenzo Franceschi-Bicchierai 3 weeks ago

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Microsoft launches its first cybersecurity model, plus a new agentic cybersecurity system

Microsoft bolstered its AI cybersecurity offerings this week with the launch of its first AI security model and a new security platform.

Lucas Ropek 3 weeks ago

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Apple sued after alleged App Store crypto scam cost users $1.8M

Apple is facing a lawsuit from three users who say they collectively lost more than $1.8 million after downloading a fraudulent crypto wallet from the App Store, challenging the company’s longstanding claims that its app review process keeps users safe from scams.

Sarah Perez 3 weeks ago

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Amazon’s new satellite network for mobile phones could turn up the heat on SpaceX

Amazon is expanding its plans for providing satellite connectivity to mobile phones.

Tim Fernholz 3 weeks ago

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Antares raises $470M to build nuclear reactors for the U.S. military

Antares has raised $470 million to build small modular reactors — 100 kW to 1 MW — for U.S. Air Force bases.

Tim De Chant 3 weeks ago

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OpenAI’s Hugging Face breach has reignited the debate over alignment and control

OpenAI's Hugging Face breach has reignited debate over AI alignment and control, exposing competing views on whether increasingly capable AI should be better aligned, better contained, or both.

Rebecca Bellan 3 weeks ago

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Threads users can now chat with Meta AI in their DMs

Meta on Monday said it is rolling out its Meta AI chatbot within Threads' DMs, giving users a way to chat with the AI assistant.

Aisha Malik 3 weeks ago

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