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Aug 19, 2026

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·VentureBeat

Block’s new Apache 2.0 agent workspace Berd works across models and harnesses, stores conversation history locally

Block has released Berd, a locally installed desktop app that gives users one workspace for AI agents across models, providers, files, repositories, and projects. The Apache 2.0 pr...

Block’s new Apache 2.0 agent workspace Berd works across models and harnesses, stores conversation history locally
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·TechCrunch

Cursor capitalizes on GitHub frustration, launches rival hosting platform

Cursor, best known for its AI code editor, is launching a code-hosting platform positioned as an alternative to GitHub. The move aims to capitalize on developer frustration with th...

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·github.com

Open-source macOS desktop fruit fly uses real FlyWire neuron data to simulate movement, grooming, sleep, and cursor escape

A GitHub project called DesktopFly creates a 3D fruit fly that lives on a macOS desktop and is driven by a live spiking simulation based on the FlyWire connectome. It visualizes 23...

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·TechCrunch

DOJ’s probe into Andreessen Horowitz over board seats baffles VCs

The DOJ’s probe into Andreessen Horowitz over board seats has surprised some venture investors. They argue that conflicts can emerge naturally when portfolio companies pivot or exp...

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·TechCrunch

TikTok explores peer-to-peer payments via DMs, report says

TikTok is reportedly exploring a feature that would let users send peer-to-peer payments through direct messages. The capability would rely on TikTok Pay, which is already used in...

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·The Verge

SteelSeries’ comfy wireless gaming headset is nearly half off

Woot is selling the cyan SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3P for $59.99, a 45% discount from its usual $109.99 price. The lightweight wireless headset includes a removable boom mic, Bluetoo...

SteelSeries’ comfy wireless gaming headset is nearly half off
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·The Verge

Robin Williams’ Instagram account brought back to fight ‘AI abuse’

Robin Williams’ children, Zak, Zelda, and Cody, are taking over the late actor’s Instagram account to make it a trusted source for authentic memories and archival material. Zelda W...

Robin Williams’ Instagram account brought back to fight ‘AI abuse’
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