New data from Appfigures shows a swell of new app launches in 2026, suggesting AI tools could be fueling a mobile software boom.
Roku raises prices on all streaming devices by $10-$50 due to a global memory shortage, citing prioritization of AI demand over consumer electronics.
AI startup Midjourney acquires personalized astrology app Co-Star, expanding its services beyond AI image generation; Co-Star's founder Banu Guler to lead design at Midjourney.
Anthropic releases Opus 5, a more affordable and less restrictive model than Fable 5, outperforming it in several benchmarks, with enhanced self-verification capabilities and reduced data retention concerns.
SpaceX successfully launched its first third-generation Starlink satellites via Starship V3 but faced a second Super Heavy booster failure during a simulated landing, impacting stock performance amid a downward trend post-IPO.
Roku increases prices of its streaming devices by up to 60% due to component shortages, despite previously citing a cost advantage. Devices now priced at $40-$150, with bundles also affected.
Meta bans content from its smart glasses on Instagram if it involves surreptitious filming or harassment, amid public backlash over privacy concerns and "pervert glasses" misuse.
