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NVIDIA is pushing the boundaries of AI interaction with PersonaPlex, a new technology allowing developers to create AI avatars with customized roles and voices. This breakthrough promises more engaging and personalized experiences in gaming, virtual assistants, and beyond. Early access is available through Product Hunt.

Neysa is targeting deployments of more than 20,000 GPUs over time as demand for local AI compute accelerates.

Peter Steinberger, the mind behind the viral AI personal assistant OpenClaw, is joining OpenAI to develop the next generation of AI agents. In a surprising turn, OpenClaw will be open-sourced and maintained by OpenAI, allowing broader access to its innovative technology.

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Tired of waiting for backend APIs to be ready before starting frontend development? MockAPI Dog offers a free and instant solution for generating mock REST and LLM APIs, requiring no signup. Streamline your development workflow and accelerate testing with this innovative tool.

Newly released Epstein documents reveal a Silicon Valley subplot involving a mysterious businessman, David Stern, who leveraged his connection to the disgraced financier to pitch investments in promising electric vehicle startups like Faraday Future, Lucid Motors, and Canoo. The revelations highlight the murky world of early-stage EV funding and raise questions about due diligence in the high-stakes pursuit of innovation. Will these connections lead to wider scrutiny of Silicon Valley's investme

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TechCrunch spoke to a16z partner Joshua Lu for some tips on standing out for the Speedrun program.

Brian Halligan, co-founder of HubSpot and current CEO coach at Sequoia Capital, argues that while starting a company has never been easier, scaling one presents unprecedented challenges, particularly in the age of rapidly advancing AI. He shares his "LOCKS" framework for evaluating founders and offers unconventional wisdom on team building and navigating the evolving business landscape. A new podcast explores these themes in depth.

Tired of clocking out? PenguinBot AI offers businesses a potentially tireless, AI-powered employee designed to automate tasks and improve efficiency. Launched on Product Hunt, this new tool is generating buzz for its promise of round-the-clock availability.

Elon Musk is “actively” working to make xAI’s Grok chatbot “more unhinged, according to a former employee.

As Silicon Valley navigates a changing investment climate, Cherryrock Capital, led by former TaskRabbit CEO Stacy Brown-Philpot, is forging a different path. The firm's $20 million debut fund focuses on Series A and B investments in "underinvested entrepreneurs," offering critical growth-stage capital often overlooked by larger venture firms. Brown-Philpot's strategy embraces a pragmatic approach to exits and a commitment to backing diverse talent, regardless of prevailing political headwinds.

Fashion tech startup Alta, inspired by the virtual closet in 'Clueless,' is partnering with New York City-based brand Public School to integrate AI-powered styling tools directly into websites. This collaboration allows shoppers to virtually 'try on' clothes from Public School's new collection using personalized Alta avatars, marking a significant step towards personalized and immersive online shopping experiences.

Product managers are actively exploring the transformative potential of AI coding tools while simultaneously re-evaluating conventional product adoption strategies like free trials. Recent discussions within a private product management community highlight the evolving landscape of the profession, focusing on practical applications and strategic differentiation. Insights into pricing consulting work and distinguishing product management from project management further enrich this collaborative k

India is doubling down on its commitment to homegrown innovation with a massive $1.1 billion venture capital fund aimed at fueling deep tech startups. The initiative, a "fund of funds," will channel government resources through private investors, targeting high-growth sectors like AI and advanced manufacturing. This move comes as private funding cools, positioning the Indian government to play a pivotal role in the next wave of technological advancement.

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Anthropic's Claude AI is now more accessible than ever thanks to Agent Bar, a new macOS application that puts Claude's coding capabilities right at your fingertips. This innovative tool allows users to run Claude code directly from their menu bar, streamlining workflows and enhancing productivity. Early adopters are already praising its ease of use and potential for code generation and debugging.

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JDoodle.ai has launched MCP, a groundbreaking platform that allows developers to build and deploy web applications directly from AI chatbot interfaces like ChatGPT and Claude. This innovative approach promises to significantly accelerate the development lifecycle and democratize access to web app creation. The platform is currently generating buzz on Product Hunt.

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OpenAI’s Sherwin Wu on why the productivity gap is widening, how his engineers now manage 10-20 parallel agents, and why you need to build for where models are heading

HookWatch emerges as a dedicated webhook monitoring solution tailored for indie hackers and small teams. This new tool promises to streamline the process of ensuring webhook reliability, providing crucial insights into delivery status and potential failures. Is this the key to hassle-free integrations?

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A software engineer recently pitted Anthropic's Claude Opus 4.6 against OpenAI's GPT-5.3 Codex in a real-world coding challenge, dramatically accelerating their workflow. The results highlight the strengths and weaknesses of each AI model, revealing how they can be strategically combined to revolutionize software development. This experiment provides valuable insights into the future of AI-assisted programming.

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