A new portal lets developers submit plugins to the Claude directory, package MCP connectors and Agent Skills, track review status, and view usage data once live.

Alibaba introduced new Qwen-powered AI hardware, including an agentic computer and smart wearables, at the 2026 Apsara Conference.

Microsoft introduced a new Copilot designed to connect existing tools with next-generation AI capabilities for building, customizing, and scaling.

Claude Tag can now use your connectors for requests you make in a channel, while others cannot, and you control how output is presented.

The latest Opus model is priced and trained to optimize costs for current developer coding practices.

Google introduced Gemini 3.8 Live with Live Avatar, adding near real-time visual presence to its conversational AI.

Project Suncatcher involves testing hardware survival in space and designing cooling systems for AI chips, among other work.

Australia’s leader called it unacceptable that OpenAI took months to report the incident.