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Meta Revenue Jumps 33% in Q1 2026 on Ad Growth and AI Investment
Meta posted a 33% revenue jump in Q1 2026 to $56.3 billion, driven by advertising growth and AI infrastructure investments. The company raised its 2026 capex forecast to $125-145 billion and plans further workforce reductions.
xAI Releases Grok 4.3 with Always-On Reasoning and One Million Token Context
xAI shipped Grok 4.3 out of beta with one million token context window, always-on reasoning, and Custom Voices voice cloning suite. The company also launched Imagine Agent Mode directly on the web interface.
Manus Launches Cloud Computer for Always-On Applications
Manus launches Cloud Computer Manus, enabling 24/7 application operation without writing code. Users can deploy bots, databases, and open-source tools through web and mobile interfaces.
OpenAI Launches Codex Work Assistant for Everyday Productivity Tasks
OpenAI introduces Codex, a work assistant that connects to daily apps and automates research, planning, document creation, and project organization. The tool integrates with Slack, Google Workspace, and Microsoft 365.
Alibaba Qwen Releases Qwen-Scope, Open Suite of Sparse Autoencoders
Alibaba releases Qwen-Scope, an open suite of sparse autoencoders enabling direct manipulation of model features, data classification, and model behavior analysis without prompt engineering.
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Open-Source Claude Plugin Automates Google Ads and SEO Analysis
A free open-source Claude plugin analyzes Google Ads accounts and SEO performance, automating budget optimization and ranking analysis with AI-powered insights.
Numo App Launches to Collect AI Training Data Across South Asian Languages
Poseidon introduced Numo, an early access app enabling users to contribute voice data in Bengali, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, and English while earning rewards. The platform addresses critical gaps in AI training data for South Asian languages.
SAS AI Navigator Launches as SaaS Platform for AI Governance
SAS launches AI Navigator, a SaaS platform for managing AI governance and compliance. Available Q3 2026 on Microsoft Azure Marketplace.
Cloudflare Agents Can Now Open Accounts and Deploy Code Directly
Cloudflare agents can now create accounts, establish paid subscriptions, and deploy code independently. The new capability reduces deployment friction for autonomous systems.
Claude Code Now Sends Push Notifications for Long Tasks
Claude Code introduces push notifications for development tasks, allowing developers to receive alerts on their phones when long operations complete or input is needed. The feature requires installing the Claude mobile app and enabling remote control pairing.
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Google Workspace Intelligence Marks Strategic Shift Toward Agentic Work Platform
Google Workspace Intelligence shifts focus from conversational AI to practical work coordination and automation. The announcement emphasizes skills-based automation and context-aware features designed to reduce manual labor rather than simply generate content.
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DeepSeek-V4-Pro Discount Extended Through May 31
DeepSeek extends discount pricing for its V4-Pro AI service through May 31, 2026, providing additional time for users to access reduced rates.
Webooking Expands Globally to Four Continents, Surpasses 3 Billion Riyal Transaction Value
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Fluke Launches SmartTrace Underground Locator in Saudi Arabia for Vision 2030 Projects
Fluke Corporation launched the SmartTrace 2082 Series of Underground Locators in Saudi Arabia to address growing demand for safer utility mapping in Vision 2030 projects. The device detects buried infrastructure up to 6 meters deep and integrates with the PointMan app for real-time digital mapping.
Opus 4.7 Tokenizer Change Increases Costs 12-27% for Most Users
Anthropic’s Opus 4.7 tokenizer increases costs 12-27% for most users despite unchanged official pricing. OpenRouter analysis reveals how cache absorption and shorter responses offset inflation for short prompts.
OpenAI and AWS Launch Bedrock Managed Agents for Enterprise AI Workflows
OpenAI and AWS unveiled Bedrock Managed Agents, integrating frontier models with enterprise-grade runtime controls for cloud-based AI agent deployment. The managed service eliminates custom engineering for enterprises building autonomous workflows within AWS infrastructure.
OpenClaw v2026.4.26 Brings AI Phone Agent That Answers Calls For You
OpenClaw v2026.4.26 launches an AI phone agent that answers calls in real time, talks back to callers, and handles full conversations on your behalf.
Spotify Launches Fitness Content in UAE with Peloton Partnership
Spotify introduces guided workout experiences across the UAE with access to 1,400+ Peloton classes for Premium Platinum subscribers and curated fitness playlists for all users.
Cisco Powers Qiddiya’s New Smart Office Headquarters in Riyadh
Cisco technology powers Qiddiya Investment Company’s new smart office in Riyadh, featuring advanced networking, collaboration tools, and IoT sensors designed to create an efficient, human-centric workspace.
Open Accelerator Joins Google for Startups Cloud Program
The Open Accelerator partners with Google for Startups Cloud Program to provide early-stage AI founders access to cloud credits, expert training, and enterprise-grade resources. The initiative aims to transform prototypes into production-ready, secure, and compliant solutions.