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Microsoft just launched Copilot Checkout, a new feature that lets U.S. shoppers complete purchases directly inside the AI assistant without ever leaving the chat window — with major sellers and retailers already integrated into the platform. Users can navigate the entire shopping experience, from search to payment, within the chat, with retailers maintaining full control over transactions.
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Zhipu AI just debuted on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange after raising $558M, becoming the first major Chinese AI company to go public — and firing a shot at U.S. rivals with prices a fraction of what labs like OpenAI and Anthropic charge. Share prices on day one valued the company at between $6-8B, a fraction of Anthropic's recent $350B or xAI’s reported $230B valuations.
xAI's losses are mounting as it spends to build data centers, recruit talent, and develop software that will eventually power humanoid robots. The company reported that it spent $7.8 billion in cash in the first nine months of last year. Its revenue nearly doubled quarter-over-quarter to $107 million for the three-month period ending in September.
John Ternus, Apple's head of hardware engineering, could be next in line to replace Tim Cook as CEO if he steps aside. Ternus, who joined Apple in 2001, is known for his attention to detail and knowledge of Apple's vast supply network. Apple began accelerating planning for Cook's succession last year after Cook told senior leaders he would like to reduce his workload.
Grok Build is a coding agent from xAI that can be accessed both on the web and through a CLI. It currently supports local agents, with remote environment support marked as coming soon. There are options for users to configure agents and custom environments. A video previewing the feature is available in the article.
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Download Wispr Flow for Mac or Windows and install.
Open the app and sign in.
Click into any text field, hold your hotkey, talk, and release to insert text.
Mac default: Fn
Windows default: Ctrl + Win
To match tone with your writing style, open Flow Hub → Style, pick a context tab (Personal, Work, Email, or Other), and choose your vibe (Formal, Casual, Very Casual, or Excited).
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