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All storiesTiny Corp Launches Tinybox: Offline AI Hardware Up to 120B Parameters at Competitive Prices
Tiny Corp, the company behind the open-source neural network framework tinygrad, is now selling a line of powerful offline AI computers called the "tinybox." Available in multiple configurations — red ($12,000), green ($65,000), and the upcoming "exabox" (~$10M in 2027) — the hardware is designed for deep learning training and inference at best-in-class performance per dollar. The tinybox runs on tinygrad, a lightweight framework that reduces complex neural networks to just three core operation types.
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Google's Gemini Task Automation Takes 9 Minutes to Order Dinner — And It's Still Impressive
Google's Gemini AI assistant now features task automation on the Pixel 10 Pro and Galaxy S26 Ultra, allowing it to independently navigate apps like Uber Eats and rideshare services on the user's behalf. Hands-on testing by The Verge reveals the feature is slow and occasionally clunky — taking up to nine minutes to place a dinner order — but shows genuine promise as a real-world AI assistant working on a smartphone outside of controlled demos. The system runs in the background, stops short of confirming orders without user approval, and can intelligently pull context from calendar and email data.
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Anthropic Brings Claude Code to Telegram & Discord via New "Code Channels"
Anthropic has launched Claude Code Channels, a new feature that enables users to interact with Claude Code sessions directly through popular messaging platforms Telegram and Discord. This integration bridges AI-powered coding assistance with widely used communication tools, making it easier for developers to access Claude Code without leaving their preferred chat environments. The move reflects Anthropic's push to expand Claude Code's accessibility and reach across everyday developer workflows.
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OpenAI's Rumored Desktop 'Superapp' Aims to Unify ChatGPT, Codex, and Atlas Into One Experience
OpenAI is reportedly developing a desktop "superapp" that would consolidate ChatGPT, its Codex coding tool, and its Atlas browser into a single unified interface, according to The Wall Street Journal. The move is driven by a desire to reduce user friction, boost adoption of underutilized tools, and strengthen agentic AI capabilities. No official confirmation or launch timeline has been provided by OpenAI as of March 20, 2026.
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WordPress.com Opens the Door for AI Agents to Autonomously Manage Website Content
WordPress.com has announced that it will allow AI agents to draft, edit, and publish content directly on customers' websites, along with managing comments, updating metadata, and performing other site management tasks. This marks a significant step toward autonomous AI-driven web publishing on one of the world's most popular website platforms. The move reflects a broader industry trend of embedding agentic AI capabilities into everyday digital tools.
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Sitefire (YC W26) Launches AI-Driven Platform to Boost Brand Visibility in AI Search Engines
Sitefire is a Y Combinator-backed startup that helps brands improve their visibility in AI-powered search engines like ChatGPT, Gemini, and Google AI Mode by monitoring brand mentions and automating content improvements. The platform simulates AI search queries daily, analyzes how content is sourced and cited, and uses AI agents to draft and publish optimized content directly to clients' CMS. In one early case study, a client saw AI bot requests nearly triple — from ~200 to ~570 per day — within just ten days of using the platform.
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