A developer named Fabian released Chat-Man, a tool that connects WhatsApp to AI agents through an MCP server, allowing programmatic reading, searching, and sending of messages. It also includes a web interface for non-technical users to manage groups, contacts, and bulk messaging, plus webhook support for starred conversations. Fabian built it after needing WhatsApp integration across multiple personal projects and wanting to avoid paying for separate integrations each time.
news.ycombinator.com
· 2026-09-16
Amazon has launched its conversational AI assistant Alexa+ in India in Early Access, supporting both Hindi and English, including mid-sentence language switching. The assistant will be free for Prime members after testing, while non-Prime users will pay ₹2,000 per month, and it integrates with local services like Swiggy, District, MakeMyTrip, EazyDiner, and JioSaavn.
techcrunch.com
· 2026-09-16
Researchers used K562, Jurkat and HEK293T cell lines to test a genome-editing technique called prime assembly, which combines prime editing components (PE7 or PEmax) with pegRNAs and various DNA donor templates to insert genetic sequences at targeted genomic sites. The team tested donor formats ranging from short synthetic single-stranded DNA to large double-stranded DNA fragments up to 12.1 kilobases, optimizing nucleofection conditions for each donor type.
nature.com
· 2026-09-16
A compiled reference list surveys recent research on heterogeneously integrating single-crystalline nanomembranes onto photonic and electronic platforms, covering methods like remote epitaxy, van der Waals layer transfer, and atomic lift-off. The cited works span parametric amplifiers, expanded photonic spectra, oxide membrane integration, and applications from infrared detectors to micro-LEDs.
nature.com
· 2026-09-16
Light is launching a Rideshare feature for its Light Phone III and upcoming Light Flip, letting users request Uber and Lyft rides, view fares and ETAs, and contact drivers directly from the device. The tool runs through a partnership with Tremp, an SMS-based rideshare service, and charges a 10 percent fee with a $2 minimum, though the first five rides in 30 days are free.
theverge.com
· 2026-09-15
Jabil executive Harish described the manufacturer's strategy of simplifying its technology stack before layering on AI and cloud innovation. The company is consolidating processes onto SAP as its core digital platform and centering integrations around SAP's BTP and Integration Suite rather than juggling multiple point-solution tools.
technologyreview.com
· 2026-09-02
Slate's new electric pickup ships without a factory infotainment screen, instead relying on owners' smartphones or tablets mounted in the center console. Buyers can add speakers, switches and other accessories separately, with pricing ranging from $24,950 for the base 'Blank Slate' model up to $46,493 depending on options.
engadget.com
· 2026-08-31
A new installment in an ongoing Domain-Driven Design series examines how separately owned and deployed bounded contexts, such as Ordering and Fulfillment, communicate business facts to each other. It introduces the concept of an integration event as a stable public contract distinct from internal domain events, delivered via asynchronous messaging systems like Kafka, RabbitMQ, or Azure Service Bus.
deniskyashif.com
· 2026-08-30
Gaurav Anand, global head of Tata Communications' Customer Interaction Suite, says most enterprises have attached conversational AI and automation onto legacy customer-experience systems that were never designed for it. He argues this has left companies with disconnected digital tools rather than integrated, scalable platforms, forcing human agents to manually piece together context across siloed systems.
venturebeat.com
· 2026-08-26
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