Friday, August 14, 2026
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A concise roundup of the most significant technology developments from the past day.

KEY DEVELOPMENTS

Microsoft begins merging Copilot consumer and enterprise apps

The company is gradually combining its consumer and business versions of Copilot into a single unified experience ahead of a broader “Super App” rollout. Several features including Copilot Podcasts and Group Chat will be retired starting August 18.

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Uber partners with Pony.ai for 2,000 robotaxis in Europe

The ride-hailing giant announced a major expansion into Europe with China’s Pony.ai, planning to deploy up to 2,000 robotaxis. The deal highlights growing global collaboration on autonomous mobility.

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xAI releases frontier-class model at 60% lower cost

Elon Musk’s AI company launched a new high-performance model that undercuts competitors significantly on pricing. The move is seen as an aggressive push in the rapidly evolving frontier model space.

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Tim Cook opens Apple’s new Houston manufacturing plant

Apple CEO Tim Cook joined Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick to inaugurate a new manufacturing facility in Houston, underscoring continued U.S. investment in domestic production capacity.

Source: CNBC →

Databricks raises $5B at $190B valuation

The data and AI company closed a massive funding round after investor interest pushed the valuation higher than initially targeted. The round reflects continued strong appetite for AI infrastructure plays.

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