AGENTS · AUTONOMOUS · VERTICAL
The application layer — Harvey, Sierra, Devin, Adept, and the long tail of vertical AI agents.
Foundation models (Claude, ChatGPT, Gemini) get the headlines, but the dollars are increasingly flowing into the application layer — agents that do specific work end-to-end. OSS tracks the vertical leaders (Harvey for legal, Sierra for customer service, Devin for engineering, Adept for browser automation) plus the general-purpose contenders.
Legal AI · Litera competitor.
Customer-service agents — Bret Taylor's startup.
Software-engineering agent — Cognition AI.
Action transformer — partially absorbed into Amazon.
Code-generation agent inside Replit.
Browser-driving agent.
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Plaud
Plaud Note
Credit-card-thin AI voice recorder — magnetises to the back of an iPhone, records call + room audio, ships transcripts + GPT-4/Claude summaries via the Plaud app.
Plaud
Plaud NotePin
Wearable pendant variant of the Plaud Note — clip it on, button-press records, AI summary on the dashboard. Direct rival to the Limitless Pendant.
HiNotes
HiNotes AI Recorder
Plaud-style portable AI recorder with chapter summaries + action-item extraction. Differentiator vs Plaud is the per-user mode lock for sensitive meetings.
Microsoft's Project Solara: An Android OS for AI Agents
At Build 2026, Microsoft introduced Project Solara, a new Android-based operating system designed to run AI agents rather than traditional apps. Based on an open-source build of Android (AOSP), Solara aims to generate contextual user interfaces dynamically, adapting to different devices and user needs. The platform is part of Microsoft’s broader push into AI and is intended to simplify the development of specialized hardware by offloading interface creation to AI agents. While still in the concept phase, Solara represents a shift in how Microsoft envisions future computing, with AI handling much of the user interaction and device functionality.
Ars Technica
Devin Desktop and the multi-agent future of software engineering
Cognition AI has announced Devin Desktop, an evolution of Windsurf designed for managing multiple AI agents in software development. The platform allows developers to oversee local and cloud agents, streamline workflows, and collaborate through shared context. It supports the Agent Client Protocol (ACP), enabling compatibility with various agents and maintaining full IDE functionality.
Cognition AI — Blog (Devin)
Sierra Introduces Ghostwriter for AI Agent Development
Sierra, a leading platform for customer experience AI agents, has announced Ghostwriter, an innovative tool designed to streamline the creation and optimization of AI agents. The company, which works with major brands like ADT, Nordstrom, and Cigna, aims to simplify agent development by allowing users to describe their needs in plain language or upload documentation, rather than manually coding or configuring. Ghostwriter automatically builds and improves agents across multiple channels and languages, supported by a robust infrastructure known as the agent harness. The tool is part of Sierra's broader vision to shift from traditional web apps to a more intuitive, agent-driven interface.
Sierra — Blog
Manus Joins Meta for Next Era of Innovation
Manus, a company specializing in General AI Agents, has announced it is joining Meta. This partnership aims to enhance the development and deployment of AI capabilities across various industries. Manus will continue to operate independently, offering its services through its existing platforms. The collaboration is expected to expand the reach of Manus's AI solutions to a broader audience via Meta's global platforms.
Manus — Blog
Harvey Launches Mobile App for Legal AI
Harvey has introduced a mobile application, Harvey Mobile, designed to support legal professionals with AI-driven tools accessible from iOS and Android devices. The app allows users to stay updated, capture new information, and manage legal work remotely. As part of Harvey's broader platform, the mobile app integrates with other tools like Vault, Assistant, and Knowledge, enabling seamless workflow across devices. The platform emphasizes secure document handling, legal research, and AI-powered automation. Harvey Mobile aims to enhance productivity by providing on-the-go access to Harvey's AI capabilities, ensuring legal professionals can work efficiently regardless of location.
Harvey AI — Blog
Cognition Expands Devin's Cloud Testing Capabilities
Cognition AI has significantly enhanced Devin's ability to autonomously verify software changes in cloud environments. The company reports that engineers now run multiple Devin instances in parallel to test code changes, a workflow impossible on traditional laptops. This advancement builds on earlier capabilities that allowed Devin to interact with virtual machines through mouse movements, keyboard inputs, and screen captures. The system's reliability has improved through structured test planning, though early versions often struggled with off-track testing behaviors.
Cognition AI — Blog (Devin)
Nvidia Launches AI-Powered 'Superchip' for Laptops and PCs
Nvidia has introduced a new 'superchip' designed to bring AI capabilities to laptops and desktops running Microsoft Windows. The RTX Spark PC chip aims to enable AI agents to replace traditional input methods like the mouse and keyboard. This development marks a new phase in the competition for AI chip dominance, positioning Nvidia against major rivals such as Intel, Apple, Qualcomm, and AMD.
The Guardian — Technology
Sierra Introduces Ghostwriter for Agent Development
Sierra, a leading AI customer experience platform, has unveiled Ghostwriter, an agent-building agent designed to simplify the development and optimization of AI agents. The platform, used by major brands like Nordstrom and Cigna, aims to streamline the process of creating and improving customer service agents through automation and direct access to data. Ghostwriter eliminates the need for manual editing and integration, allowing users to define their goals in plain language or through documentation, which the agent then translates into functional solutions. The system also includes Explorer, a tool that analyzes customer interactions to identify areas for improvement.
Sierra — Blog
Harvey Mobile Launches Legal AI App for iOS and Android
Harvey AI has introduced Harvey Mobile, a legal AI application available for iOS and Android devices. The app allows legal professionals to perform end-to-end legal tasks remotely, leveraging Harvey's AI-powered tools. Designed for flexibility, Harvey Mobile enables users to access and manage legal work from anywhere, supporting tasks such as document analysis, research, and collaboration. The platform integrates with Harvey's broader ecosystem, including tools like Vault for secure document storage, Assistant for AI-driven drafting, and Agents for automated legal workflows. The app is part of Harvey's ongoing efforts to modernize legal workflows through AI, offering a mobile solution tailored to the needs of in-house counsel, law firms, and legal teams.
Harvey AI — Blog
Cognition AI Expands Devin's Autonomous Testing Capabilities
Cognition AI has significantly enhanced Devin's ability to autonomously verify software changes through cloud-based testing. The company reports that engineers now run multiple Devins in parallel to test and validate code changes, reducing the need for manual verification. This advancement is part of a broader shift toward asynchronous software development workflows. The system allows Devin to interact with applications through a cloud virtual machine, performing actions like clicking, typing, and recording sessions. This capability enables end-to-end testing of code changes in the same way human engineers would. The company emphasizes the importance of verified results as the use of proactive AI agents in software development continues to grow.
Cognition AI — Blog (Devin)
Sierra Introduces Ghostwriter for Agent Development
Sierra, a leading AI customer experience platform, has announced Ghostwriter, an agent-building tool designed to streamline the creation and optimization of AI agents. The company, which works with major brands like Nordstrom and Cigna, aims to simplify agent development by allowing users to define their needs in plain language or through documentation, rather than manually coding or configuring systems. Ghostwriter eliminates the need for complex workflows by analyzing input and generating production-ready agents across multiple channels and languages. The tool is part of a broader shift in software development, where Sierra envisions a future where traditional web apps are replaced by more intuitive, agent-driven interfaces.
Sierra — Blog
Manus Joins Meta for Next Era of Innovation
Manus has announced it is joining Meta, marking a significant development for the company. The integration aims to enhance Meta's AI capabilities by leveraging Manus's expertise in general-purpose AI agents. Manus will continue to operate independently, maintaining its product subscription service and operations from Singapore.
Manus — Blog
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