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Claude Code, Cursor, Windsurf, GitHub Copilot, Devin, and the AI tools transforming how software gets built. Reviews, comparisons, and developer-tested workflows.

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OpenAI Updates Codex Targets Anthropic

OpenAI takes aim at Anthropic with beefed-up Codex that gives it more power over your desktop

OpenAI has significantly upgraded its developer AI tool, Codex, challenging competitors like Anthropic. The new Codex can operate in the background on your PC, interacting with apps, typing, and moving the cursor. This update transforms Codex from a coding assistant into a versatile tool capable of automating a wide range of administrative and development tasks, providing SMBs with fresh avenues for operational efficiency.

📰TechCrunch · The Verge
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GitHub Copilot CLI Unveils Features

Build a personal organization command center with GitHub Copilot CLI

GitHub's Senior Director, Cassidy, recently unveiled a personal command center built with GitHub Copilot CLI in her newsletter. This innovative tool, detailed by content writer Jacqueline Lee, highlights how AI can significantly boost individual productivity for developers. While specific tool details weren't shared, it's a clear example of AI's growing role in enhancing the software development process.

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ChatGPT Launches $100 Pro Plan

ChatGPT has a new $100 per month Pro subscription

OpenAI has unveiled a new ChatGPT 'Pro' subscription at $100 per month, designed for businesses and developers needing extensive coding capabilities. This plan offers five times the Codex usage compared to the existing 'Plus' tier, making it ideal for prolonged, advanced development work and directly challenging competitors in the AI coding space.

📰TechCrunch · The Verge
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Anthropic's Claude Code Now Charges Extra for Third-Party Tool Support

Anthropic is changing its pricing for Claude Code, its AI coding assistant. If you use Claude Code with third-party tools like OpenClaw, you'll now need to pay extra, outside of your regular subscription. This change started with OpenClaw on April 4th and will extend to other tools. For SMBs, this means evaluating current tool integrations and potentially adjusting budgets or exploring alternative solutions.

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Building an emoji list generator with the GitHub Copilot CLI

GitHub has published an introductory guide for the command-line interface (CLI) version of its AI tool, GitHub Copilot. This guide offers a step-by-step tutorial designed to help developers quickly adopt and utilize Copilot CLI, which promises to enhance productivity by assisting with complex commands and script generation directly within the command line.

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GitHub Copilot CLI for Beginners: Getting started with GitHub Copilot CLI

A GitHub senior developer advocate recently showcased innovative ways to use GitHub Copilot CLI. The focus was on employing features like 'Rubber Duck' for diverse perspectives and the '/fleet' command to run multiple AI agents simultaneously. This approach promises to automate parts of development and boost productivity, offering valuable insights for SMBs looking to enhance their AI tooling strategies.

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Coding AI Tool Cursor Accused of Secretly Using Chinese Model

AI development tool giant Cursor faced scrutiny after its new coding model, Composer 2, was found to be built on China's Moonshot AI's open-source Kimi K2.5. Initially touted as a proprietary breakthrough, the truth emerged within 24 hours. While Cursor admits using Kimi K2.5 as a base, they claim significant improvements through their own training.

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Coding AI Startup Cursor's New Model Revealed to Be China-Based

AI coding startup Cursor recently launched its 'Composer 2' model, claiming it was a "state-of-the-art coding AI." However, it quickly came to light that Composer 2 was actually built on Kimi 2.5, an open-source model from China's Moonshot AI. This revelation has sent ripples through the industry, raising questions about transparency and the complex dynamics of AI development in a competitive global landscape.

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Cursor 3 Launches AI Agent for Coding, Competing with Big Tech

AI coding startup Cursor has launched Cursor 3, a new platform where an AI agent can handle coding tasks based on developer instructions. This move positions Cursor directly against similar agent-based coding tools from tech giants like OpenAI and Anthropic, aiming to redefine how developers interact with code and automate their workflows.

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Anthropic Launches 'Project Glasswing' to Counter AI Cyber Threats

Anthropic has launched 'Project Glasswing,' a new security initiative to combat the rising cyber threats posed by rapidly evolving AI code generation. This project, in collaboration with major tech companies, aims to secure vital software. The move comes after Anthropic's unreleased AI model, Claude Mythos, demonstrated superior code generation and vulnerability discovery, raising concerns about potential misuse.

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Cursor Unveils New AI Agent Experience, Supercharging SMB Development

AI code editor Cursor has just rolled out its new AI Agent Experience, a direct challenge to competitors like Anthropic's Claude Code and OpenAI's Codex. This new feature goes beyond simple code completion, introducing AI agents that can autonomously handle complex coding tasks. For SMB leaders and innovators, this is a powerful tool to accelerate development, allowing even non-engineers to prototype ideas faster.