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ChatGPT to evolve into an AI operating system as OpenAI opens doors to third-party apps

With its new Apps SDK built on the Model Context Protocol, developers can build data-connected apps that live within ChatGPT.

By Nidhi Singal

Oct 7, 20251 min

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Alibaba rolls out new AI coding model Qwen3-Coder, says it’s their most powerful

By Prasanth Aby Thomas

Jul 23, 20255 mins

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When everything is vibing

Vibe coding is just the beginning. AI looks like it’s ushering in a new age of vibe everything.

By Mike Elgan

Jul 18, 2025 6 mins

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Wait a minute — developers who use genAI tools are slower?

It’s becoming clear that AI chatbots and other genAI tools aren't nearly as helpful as we’ve been led to believe.

By Steven Vaughan-Nichols

Jul 18, 2025 5 mins

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Cognition agrees to buy what's left of Windsurf

The move is the culmination of a turbulent period for Windsurf, and indicates that agentic IDEs have become a new battleground.

By Taryn Plumb

Jul 15, 2025 1 min

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Google snatches Windsurf execs in a $2.4B deal, derailing OpenAI’s biggest acquisition yet

In a stunning reversal, Google DeepMind acquires Windsurf’s top talent just weeks after OpenAI’s $3B deal collapsed over IP tensions with Microsoft.

By Gyana Swain

Jul 14, 2025 6 mins

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AI coding tools can slow down seasoned developers by 19%

Despite glowing reviews, a rigorous study shows experienced coders take longer to complete tasks with AI, while still believing they’re faster.

By Gyana Swain

Jul 11, 2025 1 min

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Apple appeals fine, says EU has “gone beyond” the law

The company will fight hard against Europe's implementation of the Digital Markets Act.

By Jonny Evans

Jul 7, 2025 4 mins

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Apple changes EU App Store rules, but will fight Europe's demands

The company argued there's been a lack of transparency and malicious compliance requirements in Europe.

By Jonny Evans

Jun 27, 2025 8 mins

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GitHub’s AI billing shift signals the end of free enterprise tools era

Premium request limits reflect the industry-wide transition to sustainable AI business models.

By Gyana Swain

Jun 23, 2025 1 min

Artificial IntelligenceEngineer

Why Apple’s Foundation Models Framework matter

It offers private, on-device AI access developers can use — at no charge.

By Jonny Evans

Jun 17, 2025 6 mins

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WWDC: What is Apple Sparse Image Format (ASIF)?

It's a new format that optimizes and improves VMs and general storage on Macs running macOS Tahoe.

By Jonny Evans

Jun 16, 2025 4 mins

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Apple WWDC 2025: News and analysis

This year's Worldwide Developers Conference showcased Apple's Liquid Glass design and Apple Intelligence updates,. But underwhelming AI news caused Apple stock to dip as investors sought more competitve AI innovation.

By Dan Muse

Jun 13, 2025 4 mins

AppleEngineerTechnology Industry

WWDC: For developers, Apple's tools get a lot better for AI

ChatGPT in Xcode is one of a multitude of powerful tools to kick start AI development on Apple's platforms.

By Jonny Evans

Jun 12, 2025 5 mins

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Alibaba rolls out new AI coding model Qwen3-Coder, says it’s their most powerful

Articles

When everything is vibing

Wait a minute — developers who use genAI tools are slower?

Cognition agrees to buy what's left of Windsurf

Google snatches Windsurf execs in a $2.4B deal, derailing OpenAI’s biggest acquisition yet

AI coding tools can slow down seasoned developers by 19%

Apple appeals fine, says EU has “gone beyond” the law

Apple changes EU App Store rules, but will fight Europe's demands

GitHub’s AI billing shift signals the end of free enterprise tools era

Why Apple’s Foundation Models Framework matter

WWDC: What is Apple Sparse Image Format (ASIF)?

Apple WWDC 2025: News and analysis

WWDC: For developers, Apple's tools get a lot better for AI

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