Issue #95
Gemini calls businesses, Oracle's Stargate setback, and Lovable hits $600M
Friday, September 25, 2026
Today covers new consumer features from Google Photos and Gemini, Oracle's force majeure notice on its New Mexico data center, and on-device LLMs reaching smart glasses. We also look at Meta's Muse Charm, Lovable's revenue milestone, and a new team messaging app built for humans and agents.
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Google Photos ‘Clueless’-inspired virtual closet is now available on Android and iOS
Google Photos has expanded its AI-powered virtual closet feature to both Android and iOS. The tool builds a digital wardrobe from a user's photos and was previously available only to Android users starting in June.
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Google tests letting Gemini call businesses for you
Google is testing a feature that allows its Gemini assistant to place phone calls to businesses on a user's behalf. The capability will initially be limited to Pixel 11 owners in the U.S. with a paid Gemini subscription.
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Oracle sends force majeure notice on its New Mexico Stargate data center
Oracle has issued a force majeure notice regarding its Stargate data center in New Mexico. The notice would permit Oracle to delay payments if the facility fails to meet its 2028 target for coming online.
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PrismML brings its tiny LLMs to Qualcomm-powered smart glasses
PrismML has deployed its compact large language models on Qualcomm-powered smart glasses. The company aims to build open-weight AI that runs directly on devices and better utilizes their existing computing power.
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Meta’s Muse Charm looks like a Tamagotchi, but it’s tapping into a much newer trend
Meta released the Muse Charm, an AI gadget designed to hang from bags as an accessory. The device draws on the growing trend of bag charms and wearable retro tech aimed at Gen Z consumers.
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Lovable’s annualized revenue crosses $600M as vibe coding takes off
Lovable, an AI app-building platform, has reached $600 million in annualized revenue, according to co-founder Fabian Hedin. Hedin said apps built on the platform now receive nearly a billion monthly views.
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Ando wants to take on Slack with a team messaging app that lets humans and agents work together
Ando launched a team messaging app designed to let human workers and AI agents collaborate in shared conversations. Agents are given their own identities and inboxes, allowing them to participate in discussions alongside people, positioning the product as a competitor to Slack.
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