Apple's iPhone Duo introduced a redesigned outer display that places navigation and dock controls within thumb's reach while retaining a large viewing area. The design has inspired tech enthusiasts, including a Twitter user named Dylan, to mock up a non-folding 'iPhone Solo' concept using the same outer-screen layout and proportions.
9to5mac.com
· 2026-10-04
Mozilla announced it is closing its Solo AI-powered website creation service, with all sites, accounts and data to be permanently deleted on November 30, 2026. The company is offering tools for users to export their website data, images, form submissions and domains before the deadline, and will issue prorated refunds to active Solo Pro and Grow subscribers.
support.soloist.ai
· 2026-10-02
A new Swedish company called the Introvert Travel Agency launched on September 29, offering travel packages designed around quiet, low-key experiences. The agency's trips emphasize personal space and minimal mandatory socializing, aiming to serve travelers who prefer solitude or small gatherings over crowds and noise.
fastcompany.com
· 2026-10-01
EVgo has announced a new 750-kilowatt fast-charging system that could recharge compatible EVs in about 10 minutes, with full deployment expected in 2027. The stations will use Tesla's North American Charging Standard, letting NACS-equipped vehicles charge without an adapter, while CCS-plug EVs will still need one.
cnet.com
· 2026-09-30
An advice piece describes how solo business owners can offload recurring administrative and organizational work to AI assistants, aiming to keep weekly task lists from piling up. It frames AI as a background helper for scheduling, planning and other non-client work rather than a replacement for core business tasks.
fastcompany.com
· 2026-09-25
Asteroid-mining startup AstroForge has built an in-house AI system called Solo, using a transformer model to autonomously operate spacecraft without relying on large ground control teams. The company plans to test this system on its first autonomous mission in 2027, launching aboard Stoke Space's debut rocket in a NASA-backed flight that will collect solar data.
techcrunch.com
· 2026-09-22
A freelance professional shares advice on ending client relationships gracefully, drawing from personal experience of leaving a steady gig due to disagreement with the company's public stances. The piece emphasizes that maintaining professionalism during an exit is crucial since the freelance/solo work community is tightly interconnected.
fastcompany.com
· 2026-09-18
An Entrepreneur contributor argues that AI-driven millionaires aren't using more tools than everyone else, but are applying AI narrowly to remove the single biggest barrier in their industry. The piece cites examples like a no-code app builder that let a non-developer describe software in plain English and ship it, alongside a $400 million company built without engineers and an $80 million exit from a solo founder. It also references Intuit's 2026 QuickBooks AI Impact Report, noting 43% of US businesses report AI-driven revenue gains versus just 2% reporting losses.
entrepreneur.com
· 2026-09-12