TikTok is systematically converting its discovery engine into a transaction layer, which both deepens user retention and opens entirely new revenue streams for its new owners.
India's Ministry of Home Affairs ordered GitHub to restrict access to Jack Dorsey's Bitchat app repositories, citing its ability to function during internet shutdowns. The move raises questions about the legal basis for targeting open source software.
Anthropic launches Claude Opus 5, boasting capabilities near Fable 5 in many domains and superior complex coding skills, with enhanced cybersecurity and alignment, amid regulatory scrutiny and industry security concerns.
Anthropic's Opus 5 update shows modest performance gains over predecessors and competitors like GPT-5.6-Sol, positioning itself as a cost-effective alternative to Fable at half the cost, though lacking in cutting-edge cybersecurity training.
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.
