2026-08-26

Meta plans to launch its OpenClaw rival, Hatch, within weeks

Meta plans to launch a consumer AI agent within weeks. It has considered charging up to $199.99 a month for it. Three months ago it started selling access to its AI chatbot for $7.99 a month. The new product would cost 25 times that. Meta will launch its consumer version of the OpenClaw AI agent […]<br /> This story continues at The Next Web [...]

2026-08-26

Employee revolt and failing agents forced Meta to scrap its AI layoff plan

Meta wanted to replace far more of its workforce with AI than previously known, according to Reuters, but the plan collapsed under rebellious employees and agents that failed to deliver.<br /> The article Employee revolt and failing agents forced Meta to scrap its AI layoff plan appeared first on The Decoder. [...]

2026-08-26

How to watch Dolly Parton: Here I Am — it's *FREE* on BBC

Here's our guide on how to watch Dolly Parton: Here I Am for free from anywhere in the world as the world mourns the iconic country singer. [...]

2026-08-26

Why inclusive design makes smarter technology for all

Inclusive design puts real human needs at the heart of meaningful technology innovation. [...]

2026-08-26

4 AI development skills you need, according to Andrew Ng - and what experts say he's missing

The rise of generative and agentic AI has dramatically changed the software-building process - and the skills required. [...]

2026-08-26

J.M. Smucker stock popped after tariff refunds supercharged its earnings beat

The food company posted adjusted earnings of $3.24 a share in its fiscal first quarter, well above Wall Street's estimate of $2.22 [...]

2026-08-26

Meta settled with 29 states mid-trial over claims it addicted kids to social media

The agreement, reached mid-trial in Oakland, requires Meta to add daily usage limits and nighttime blocks for teenage users [...]

2026-08-26

Abercrombie & Fitch stock surged after beating earnings and raising its annual forecast

The clothing retailer posted $4.17 in earnings per share for its fiscal second quarter, well above its prior outlook of $1.80 to $2.00 [...]

2026-08-26

United Airlines is adding 10 international destinations in its biggest expansion ever

Flights to Okinawa, Ibiza, Luxembourg City, and 7 other cities will begin as early as March 2027, with 8 of the 10 routes departing from Newark [...]