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The browser wars aren’t about search anymore — here are the best alternatives to Chrome and Safari
Perplexity launched Comet, an AI-powered web browser that can perform tasks like summarizing emails and browsing web pages. It's currently available to users with Perplexity's $200/month Max plan. This new browser aims to challenge industry giants like Google Chrome and Apple's Safari.
Mark Zuckerberg tells staff that AI agents haven’t progressed as quickly as he’d hoped
Mark Zuckerberg told Meta staff that AI agent development has not progressed as quickly as hoped, despite significant investment in AI infrastructure.
Jersey Mike’s IPO illustrates how bad the AI hype has become
Jersey Mike's IPO documents mentioned AI 22 times, highlighting the current hype around AI. The sandwich shop, not being an AI company, included AI in its investor-risk warnings.
Meta quietly launches vibe-coded gaming app Pocket
Meta quietly launched Pocket, an AI-powered gaming app that allows users to create and share interactive mini games using text prompts. The app was first launched on June 29, 2026, and is available on the App Store and Google Play.
Anthropic is discussing a new custom chip with Samsung
Anthropic is in talks with Samsung to develop a custom AI chip, potentially as a response to chip shortages and to reduce dependence on Nvidia. This move follows OpenAI's recent announcement of a custom AI chip partnership with Broadcom.