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Category: Apps
Palo Alto Networks Expands Prisma Browser Beyond Enterprises to Protect SMBs From AI-Driven Threats
Artificial intelligence is moving closer to the edge, with the browser emerging as a key battleground. Startups like Perplexity and The Browser Company are building agentic browsers, while Google and Microsoft are adding AI capabilities to Chrome and Edge, enabling agents to navigate apps, fill forms, and execute workflows like a human. Palo Alto Networks […]
Adobe Firefly Unlocks Custom Models for Public Beta, Letting Creators Own Their Style
This year, Adobe Firefly turns three, and it looks very different from its public beta launch. What started as a hub for the company’s generative models has evolved into something broader: a platform that brings together both Adobe and third-party models, giving creative professionals a single place to choose the right engine for the job. […]
AWS Launches Kiro Students to Give College Developers Free Access to Its AI Coding Tool
Amazon Web Services is aiming to make AI-powered software development easier for early-stage developers. On Wednesday, it debuted Kiro Students, a new plan giving college students free one-year access to Kiro, AWS’s vibe coding tool. However, there is a catch: it comes with a 1,000 monthly credit limit and will initially be available only to […]
Zendesk Acquires Agentic Startup Forethought to Push Customer Service Towards Autonomous Agents
As Zendesk seeks to reshape the customer service landscape, it is betting that artificial intelligence will soon handle the majority of service interactions. To accelerate that shift, the company announced plans to acquire the AI startup Forethought. Specific terms of the deal were not disclosed, but a Zendesk spokesperson revealed it is an all-cash acquisition […]
New Salesforce Agentforce Contact Center Unifies AI, CRM, and Telephony to End Disjointed Service Calls
Salesforce is pressing ahead with its plan to weave AI agents into every corner of sales and marketing. Its latest move is Agentforce Contact Center, a new agentic customer service platform blending all avenues of communication with AI and an enterprise-grade CRM. With it, organizations can better predict their customer’s needs using real-time access to […]
ServiceNow Puts AI in the Driver’s Seat With Autonomous Workforce and EmployeeWorks
The time for piloting AI in the enterprise is over. Businesses now “need AI that gets work done.” That’s the message from ServiceNow President and Chief Product and Operating Officer Amit Zavery, who says companies are demanding measurable gains in productivity and ROI at scale. In response, ServiceNow is announcing its Autonomous Workforce—AI specialists capable […]
Adobe’s Quick Cut Automates the Video Grind, Keeping Creators Inspired
Adobe is introducing a new feature aimed at easing the post-production workload for video creators. Launching today in the Adobe Firefly video editor, Quick Cut uses AI to assemble clips into a structured timeline, giving creators an instant first cut to refine—no more debating over how to manually piece together footage. “We designed Quick Cut […]
Vibe Coding ClawBeat: How AI Helped Me Launch My First Real App
They say that “the first step is always the hardest.” It’s the thought that tends to surface whenever I begin something new—photography, writing, or a skill I’m not sure I’m ready to learn. The hesitation is real. But after taking the leap, the floodgates open, and chances are you might find your next passion. Take […]
Developers Can Now Tap Slack’s Real-Time Data With RTS API and MCP Server
Developers looking to ground their AI agents in live workplace data can now tap Slack’s real-time search (RTS) API and its Model Context Protocol (MCP) server. Months after being announced, the two developer tools are now generally available. When incorporated, agents can leverage project conversations, team knowledge, business decisions, and other Slack data to inform […]
UserTesting Uses AI to Turn Figma Prototypes Into Live User Tests
Designers now have a new way to build user experience testing directly into their Figma workflows. UserTesting, a customer experience research platform, has released an AI-powered plugin for the popular design app that turns Figma prototypes into live user tests in minutes. Designers simply describe their prototype and the task they want users to complete, […]