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Fake "Sora" apps have flooded Apple's App Store, capitalizing on the buzz around OpenAI's new invite-only video app. These deceptive clones, which have generated over $160,000 in revenue, highlight the challenges of app store moderation and consumer protection from scams.

DuckDuckGo is enhancing its $9.99 monthly subscription by including access to advanced AI models like GPT-5 and Claude Sonnet 4 through its Duck.ai platform. This move aims to offer users a privacy-focused alternative to other multi-model chatbots.

Atlassian has made its largest acquisition yet, buying developer productivity platform DX for $1 billion. This strategic move aims to integrate DX's insights on engineering team performance with Atlassian's tools to help clients improve productivity and better manage their AI-related spending.

Apple is reportedly in talks with Google to integrate Google's Gemini AI into Siri, a move aimed at revitalizing its virtual assistant and enhancing web search capabilities. Learn how this potential partnership could help Apple catch up in the AI race and improve the user experience on iPhones.

MathGPT.ai is a "no-cheat" AI tutor for higher education that uses Socratic questioning to guide students in subjects like Algebra and Calculus without giving direct answers. It assists professors by generating assignments and automating grading, while integrating with platforms like Canvas and Blackboard. Prioritising safety and accuracy, it offers a secure educational tool for universities.

Discover insights from Box CEO and co-founder Aaron Levie at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025. Learn about his strategies for driving innovation in public companies, the evolving role of AI in enterprise software, and the mindset required to build enduring products and a resilient company culture in a fast-changing tech landscape.

Explore the shifting landscape of AI chatbots as Google's Gemini rapidly gains on industry leader OpenAI's ChatGPT. A new report reveals a dynamic and competitive market, with emerging players like xAI's Grok and Chinese apps such as Quark and Doubao gaining significant traction. Discover the standout companies and innovative applications shaping the future of AI, from virtual assistance and creative editing to new specialised tools entering the market.

Discover Adobe's latest innovation as Premiere Pro arrives on iPhone, offering powerful video editing on the go. Edit and export watermark-free videos with advanced features like 4K HDR support, automatic captioning, and AI-powered tools from Adobe Firefly to generate content from text prompts. Access Adobe's extensive stock library and use the 'Enhance Speech' feature for clear audio. Set to launch on September 30, this app marks Adobe's strategic expansion into the mobile c