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Qiddiya City and MPL MENA Sign Five-Year Esports Deal
Qiddiya City has signed a five-year partnership with MPL MENA to accelerate regional esports growth following a record-breaking Season 9 Grand Finals in Cairo.
NousResearch Releases Hermes Agent v0.15.1 to Fix Critical Dashboard Loop
NousResearch has released Hermes Agent v0.15.1 to resolve a critical dashboard infinite-reload loop and expand the skills catalog to 19,932 entries.
Claude Code Update Resolves Opus 4.8 API Errors
Anthropic has released Claude Code version 2.1.156 to resolve critical Opus 4.8 API errors and enhance the Grep search tool.
xAI Releases Grok Build 0.1 Coding Model in Public Beta
xAI has launched its Grok Build 0.1 coding model in public beta, offering high-speed code generation and low-cost API access for developers.
iOS 27 Siri to Support Grok and Gemini
Apple is reportedly opening up Siri in iOS 27, allowing users to select Grok, Claude, or Gemini as their default AI model.
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Meta Launches New Paid Subscription Tiers for Instagram, Facebook, and WhatsApp
Meta has introduced new paid subscription tiers for Instagram, Facebook, and WhatsApp, offering exclusive features starting at $2.99 per month.
Google Releases Nano Banana Pro and Nano Banana 2 on Gemini API
Google has launched Nano Banana Pro and Nano Banana 2 on the Gemini API, offering stable and production-ready image generation tools for developers.
Claude Code Workflows Launched in New Research Preview
Claude Code has introduced dynamic workflows in a new research preview, enabling developers to run parallel subagents for complex programming tasks.
Anthropic Releases Claude Opus 4.8 with Fast Mode and Dynamic Workflows
Anthropic has launched Claude Opus 4.8 with a new fast mode that runs 2.5 times faster and dynamic workflows for complex developer tasks.
Claude Opus 4.8 References Spotted in Claude Code Source Code
References to the unreleased Claude Opus 4.8 model have been discovered within the source code of Claude Code, sparking release speculations.
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Abacus AI has launched Agent Swarms, a multi-agent orchestration system that coordinates specialized sub-agents across GPT 5.5, Claude Opus 4.7, and Gemini 3.5.
Claude Code 2.1.153 Released with 36 CLI Changes
Anthropic has released Claude Code 2.1.153, introducing 36 CLI changes including Git LFS skipping and critical security fixes for custom API gateways.
Jamarat Facility Achieves Full Operational Readiness for Hajj 1447 AH
The Jamarat Facility in Mina has achieved full operational readiness for Hajj 1447 AH, featuring 340 escalators and 682 surveillance cameras.
Xiaomi Permanently Reduces MiMo API Pricing by Up to 99 Percent
Xiaomi has permanently reduced its MiMo-V2.5 Series API pricing by up to 99% and upgraded its token plans to offer more value to developers.
Grok Build Agent Launched in Early Beta for X Premium Plus Subscribers
The Grok Build agent has launched in early beta for SuperGrok and X Premium Plus subscribers, offering terminal-based coding assistance.
The New Stack Opens Global Registrations for Software Engineering Community Newsletter
The New Stack has launched global registrations for its professional newsletter, delivering software engineering news and insights directly to subscribers.
Grand Mosque Launches Smart Service Center for Pilgrims
The Presidency of Religious Affairs has launched a new digital hub at the Grand Mosque to unify religious services and provide 24/7 multilingual guidance.
Saudi Arabia Deploys Integrated Digital Services for Hajj 1447 AH Season
Saudi Arabia has deployed integrated digital services for the Hajj 1447 AH season, utilizing artificial intelligence and data analytics to assist millions of pilgrims.
Absher Platform Records Over 16.5 Million Transactions in April 2026
The Absher platform processed over 16.5 million transactions in April 2026, highlighting a strong shift toward digital public services.
Google Releases Antigravity CLI Version 1.0.2 with Privacy Updates
Google has released Antigravity CLI version 1.0.2, introducing new privacy controls and resolving a critical 60-second timeout bug.