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Claude Duet app is Anthropic's bet on agents

Claude Duet app is Anthropic's bet on agents: Claude Duet is available through waitlist for Pro and Max plan users Read More

Developer platform Railway urges 'all users' to revoke secret keys after cyberattack: The vibe-coding platform said all of its customers should revoke and rotate their private keys, after hackers were able to decrypt some customer secrets. Read More

DeepSeek reportedly raises $15B days after US restrictions: DeepSeek has reportedly raised $15 billion in one of China's largest funding rounds, just days after the US ordered federal agencies to remove its technology over national security concerns. Read More

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Nirva raises $33M for a pendant that only listens to you

Nirva raises $33M for a pendant that only listens to you: Nirva will ship its $249 ambient AI pendant by the end of the year. Read More

Fusion startup Helion is developing new semiconductors that could double output of its power plants: Helion now has another $225 million to help speed development of its first fusion power plant, due to provide Microsoft with electricity in 2028. Read More

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