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X has sent a cease-and-desist letter to Nitter, a free tool that let people view public tweets without logging in or agreeing to X's terms. Nitter initially relied on X's API, then switched to scraping public web pages after that API access was cut off; now X is treating even that as an illegal circumvention of its platform.
A new open-source project called Experiential offers an OpenAI-compatible gateway and router for agent workflows, letting teams route requests across hosted, bring-your-own-key, and local models through a single API. It includes controls over which users and agents can access specific models, spending limits, and a wizard that sets up a local gateway with a one-time API key in minutes. A hosted version is also available, supporting both OpenAI and Anthropic Messages API formats and integration with coding agents like Claude Code, Cursor, and Codex.
An entrepreneur behind more than 22 companies at DRC Ventures argues that corporate values only matter when tested by hard trade-offs, not when displayed as slogans. He describes turning mission statements into operational filters that guide daily decisions on suppliers, partnerships and deals, even when a less principled option would be easier or more profitable.
Apple is adding an agentic AI feature to its Passwords app in iOS 27 that can automatically update weak or compromised passwords instead of requiring users to change them manually. The feature is part of a broader Apple Intelligence push and is currently in beta, with rollout timing uncertain between iOS 27.0 and a later 27.1 update.
Verizon's MVNO Visible introduced Visible One, a bundle merging its mobile service with Verizon Fios-based fiber internet under one bill. The base tier costs $55/month for 300Mbps fiber plus standard mobile service, while Visible+ Pro One costs $75/month for 1Gbps fiber and premium mobile with 5G Ultra Wideband and a smartwatch line. Both plans skip added taxes, fees, contracts, and credit checks, but require homes to already have an inactive Fios ONT installed.
An IEEE Computer Society analysis argues that most enterprise AI agent pilots collapse because of problems in the underlying data layer rather than the AI models themselves. Cited culprits include shifting schemas, identity scattered across disconnected SaaS systems, unindexed unstructured content, and access policies that fail to reach the runtime environment.
Transmission continues to offer a minimal, ad-free BitTorrent client with support for magnet links, DHT, PEX, encrypted connections, and a built-in web interface for remote management. It also allows users to schedule downloads and set speed limits, making it suitable for older machines, NAS devices, and always-on servers.
Anthropic introduced the Model Hardware Standard (MHS), a new interface allowing AI agents to interact with any device that has a programmable interface, from lab instruments to manufacturing equipment. The company likened it to USB-C, standardizing communication between AI systems and hardware, and said it's model-agnostic so it isn't limited to Anthropic's own Claude models. MHS is currently in a research preview with select science, robotics and manufacturing partners, with plans to eventually open-source it.
Netflix will livestream the third GTA VI trailer today in partnership with Rockstar and Take-Two, giving subscribers first access before it hits YouTube and other platforms six hours later. The move comes right after hackers leaked gameplay and story details, first demanding physical game discs, then shifting to demanding cryptocurrency payments for further leaks. Rockstar called the leaks 'heartbreaking' but said it remains eager for fans to see the official extended look.
Kevin Warsh, the Federal Reserve's new chair, has broken from his predecessors by declining to offer clear signals about future interest rate moves, even as inflation remains elevated. At his most recent press conference he repeatedly avoided answering whether the Fed would raise rates if inflation persists, leaving investors and economists uncertain about his approach. He is expected to address these concerns in a closely watched speech at the Fed's Jackson Hole symposium.
Palo Alto Networks' Unit 42 team says its new Frontier AI Defense service, which pairs threat intelligence with AI models, compressed roughly one to two years of penetration testing into three weeks and found dozens of vulnerabilities in customer systems. The researchers warn that the same AI-driven speed and automation available to defenders could soon give low-skill attackers, known as script kiddies, capabilities once reserved for well-funded, state-sponsored hacking groups.
Google has expanded its AI Mode search feature to let users track flight prices across more than 180 countries, receiving email alerts when fares change. The tool can also display flight and hotel costs in points or miles, and in the US, users can now book hotels directly within AI Mode using Google Pay through partner services.