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I found this Claude feature so good that I canceled ChatGPT, Gemini, and Perplexity
Parth, a seasoned tech writer, wields the keyboard (or pen) with finesse to unravel the intricacies of both Windows and Mac operating systems. He has covered evergreen content on mobile devices and computers for multiple publications over the last six years. You can find his work on AndroidPolice, GuidingTech and TechWiser. Whether it's demystifying system updates, deciphering error codes, or exploring hidden features, Parth's prose guides readers through the binary maze. When not immersed in tech jargon, you'll find him sipping chai, pondering the next software review, and occasionally indulging in a friendly debate about mechanical keyboards. I have spent enough time switching between ChatGPT, Gemini, Perplexity, and Claude to know that most AI assistants are starting to feel similar. Switching between them often comes down to small differences in speed, integrations, or output quality. But recently, I came across something in Claude that felt different (in a positive way). Once I started using Claude Design for actual projects, I just didn't find myself opening the other apps much anymore -- so canceling them felt like an easy call. What is Claude Design, anyway? It doesn't aim to rival Figma or PowerPoint Claude Design feels like a separate creative workspace built around Claude. The interface makes that obvious: a conversation area on one side and a visual canvas on the other. I can explain what I want in plain English, and Claude starts building it directly on the canvas instead of just telling me how to create it myself. Claude Design is Anthropic's beta tool for creating visual work through conversation. It can handle mockups, interactive prototypes, presentations, landing pages, microsites, and other design concepts. With a traditional chatbot, I might ask for ideas for a dashboard and get a written description, some HTML, or perhaps an image. Here, the design itself becomes the thing I am working on. It almost feels like having an AI-powered design app sitting inside my existing subscription. I can start with a rough idea, watch Claude turn it into something visual, and then continue working on the same project rather than copying the output into another tool. And that's before getting into the editing, prototyping, design system, and export features that made it useful for me. I can go from an idea to something tangible There are so many use cases Close This is where Claude Design started making a real difference in my workflow. I often have an idea in my head, but I don't necessarily want to spend an hour opening Figma, PowerPoint, or Canva just to see whether it works. With Claude Design, I can start with a rough description and turn it into something I can view, share, and refine. The built-in templates make the process even faster. I can even set up a design system, so Claude has a consistent set of colors, typography, components, and visual rules to follow across a project. This becomes useful when I want several screens or assets to feel like they belong to the same product. If I am discussing a jewelry e-commerce website, for example, I can quickly mock up a premium-looking storefront with product cards, category sections, filters, and a checkout flow. For a food delivery app, I can create mobile screens showing restaurants, menus, carts, and order tracking. And if I am working on something different, such as a presentation about financial planning, I can turn the same rough ideas into a polished deck with charts, layouts, and a consistent visual language. That flexibility is what makes Claude Design so useful to me. I am not limited to websites or app interfaces. One day I can be working on a client wireframe, the next on a presentation, diagram, flyer, or animation. The possibilities are endless. The Claude Code handoff sold me I'm not locked inside Claude afterward The part that sold me on Claude Design is what happens after I am happy with a concept. I don't have to treat the mockup as the end of the road. Claude Design can hand the project directly to Claude Code, which makes the transition from design to development much more natural. That changes how I approach quick client work. If I create a jewelry e-commerce mockup and the client likes the overall direction, I can move that design into Claude Code and start turning it into a working site instead of rebuilding the structure from scratch. The same applies to a food delivery app concept. I can first focus on the visual hierarchy, screens, navigation, and overall feel in Claude Design, then hand it over when I am ready to think about implementation. I also appreciate that Claude Design doesn't force me to keep everything inside Claude. Once I am done, I can export the project in several useful formats, including PDF, PPTX, standalone HTML, or a ZIP file. I can also send designs directly to tools such as Canva and other supported services. That removes one of my biggest concerns with AI creation tools: getting something impressive on screen, only to realize that it's trapped inside the service that generated it. Claude became more than a chatbot Canceling ChatGPT, Gemini, and Perplexity wasn't really about deciding that Claude is better at everything. Most AI assistants can already handle the basics and code well. But Claude Design is what finally broke that pattern for me. It gave me a practical way to turn rough ideas into polished visuals, prototypes, and concepts without jumping between multiple tools. That one feature made it a complete creative workspace. I still think the competition has plenty of strengths, but for the way I work right now, Claude gives me something uniquely different. 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Take-Two Interactive files subpoenas against Microsoft, Discord, and X amid ongoing GTA 6 leaks
Take-Two Interactive has subpoenaed Microsoft, Discord, and X regarding the ongoing Grand Theft Auto 6 leaks. As Kotaku and IGN report, Rockstar Games' parent company is asking the companies to provide "any records related to various online accounts involved in posting and sharing leaks." This includes user data as well as linked OneDrive and Xbox accounts. As written in a subpoena filed with the Southern District of New York last Thursday (August 20), Take-Two is looking "to obtain the identity of an alleged infringer or infringers, and that such information will only be used for the purpose of protecting Take Two's rights." "The copyrighted material includes but is not limited to audiovisual content, artwork, images, dialogue, or other creative elements." The petition also cites a GitHub repository, owned by Microsoft, where leaked content was posted. Take-Two has requested that "all internal Microsoft business records and investigative records associated with Microsoft's internal investigation of the 'CyberLeek' persona sufficient to identify the user(s), person(s) and/or entity/ies associated with that persona." As for Discord, Take-Two has requested "all identifying information associated with all user accounts that are/were members communicating with the Discord server(s) listed below during the time period from June 1, 2026 to present; and for those accounts, provide any associated device/telemetry records where one or more of the tool/file artefacts below were present on the system." This includes "the account ID, registration email, registration and last-login IP addresses, phone number, linked connections (Google/Xbox/etc.), any associated device identifiers (MachineGuild/MSA), and content related to Grand Theft Auto ('GTA'), Rockstar, or CyberLeek from their OneDrive account." Microsoft and Discord must produce all related documents by September 4, 2026. One of the subpoenas also includes a copy of a take-down request issued to Discord (via Mashable), which reads: "The reported post contains unauthorised, leaked gameplay footage from the unreleased game Grand Theft Auto 6. This material reproduces our Client's copyrighted, unreleased game assets and was published and distributed without any authorisation from the copyright holder. The content is presented as genuine leaked Grand Theft Auto 6 gameplay from Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc., and its distribution constitutes unauthorised reproduction and public disclosure of our Client's copyrighted work." Discord stated on Friday that it will "review and comply with valid subpoenas" when received. Xbox chief technology officer Scott Van Vliet said on social media that the company is "working closely with Take-Two and Rockstar Games to support efforts to protect creative works and intellectual property." Last week, a hacker group began posting daily leaks of apparent GTA 6 details and footage. The group, known as "CyberLeek," has threatened to release new videos daily. This comes ahead of Rockstar's extended look at the game, which will premiere on Netflix this Friday, August 28. Take-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick previously told GamesIndustry.biz this partnership is merely "one of the hors d'oeuvres" of its marketing campaign for the game, which launches on November 19.
Anthropic's Claude Models Resume Normal System Operations After Elevated Errors on Requests
Amazon.com, Inc. is one of the world leaders in on-line distribution of products to the general public. The group also operates a marketplace activity, allowing individuals and distribution companies to conduct their purchase and selling transactions for goods and services. The activity is organized around three families of products and services: - electronic and computer products: toys, cameras, computers, laptops and peripherals, TVs, stereo systems, readers, wireless communication products, etc. Amazon.com also offers kitchen and garden equipment, clothing, beauty products, etc.; - cultural products: books, musical products, video games and DVDs; - other: primarily Internet interface and application development services. Net sales break down by source of income between sales of services (58.7%) and sales of products (41.3%). Net sales are distributed geographically as follows: the United States (68.3%), Germany (6.4%), United Kingdom (6%), Japan (4.3%) and others (15%).
Anthropic Says Australia is Falling Behind in Claude Coding Use
Anthropic PBC's customers in Australia are lagging global peers in using its Claude chatbot's coding capabilities, but are more heavily employing the artificial intelligence tool for simple tasks, according to the firm's country head. "When I look at our usage here in Australia, I think we ...
Architects are sitting on a data gold mine, and Anthropic and other frontier AI labs can't get to it
Seven leading-edge firms reveal how they're building their own tools to win in the age of AI. Architecture may be one of AI's hardest pursuits. Unlike coding or writing, the data that could be used to train an architecture AI model is not widely available (or stealable) online. Rather, it's stored away in the servers and physical filing cabinets of individual architecture firms. Digital drawings, 3D models, and even hand sketches are the blood and guts of an architecture project, and they're all vastly more complicated than the résumé writing or HTML coding that AI tools have quickly mastered. None of the big AI labs are currently attempting to tackle this challenge. That's leaving the job up to the companies that actually hold all the data: the architecture firms themselves. Architecture firms, both small and large, are actively building out their AI capabilities. They're hiring data scientists and machine learning specialists. They're running Shark Tank-style AI ideas competitions, vibe-coding bespoke plugins and apps to automate highly specific tasks, and even developing their own hyper-niche large language models that can help them create building forms and floor plans that reflect their signature style. All this effort amounts to a broad recognition from across the industry that it's a sink-or-swim moment for architecture. As the practitioners change the way they work -- and as client expectations shift -- some architecture firms are starting to realize that their own portfolios contain exactly the kind of information that can help them stand out in a business that's only getting more competitive.
Anthropic confirms major Claude outage: API and Claude Code affected
Anthropic said on August 24, 2026 via its status page, that Claude was in the middle of a major outage. The disruption hit the Claude API, Claude Code, Claude Cowork, Claude Workspaces, and several models, including Claude Mythos 5, Claude Fable 5, and Claude Opus 5. On that same status page, the company said it was looking into elevated error rates across multiple Claude services and working on a fix. Anthropic still hasn't given a timeline for full recovery. Reports from users in the US, India, and the UK describe failed requests and "529 Overloaded" errors, which usually point to a server-side capacity or availability issue, not a problem with your device or local network. If you rely on Claude for development, support, internal assistants, content pipelines, or software operations, keep an eye on this one. User reports suggest Claude Code may be among the hardest-hit parts of the outage, and problems there can slow releases, debugging, automation, and day-to-day team workflows. This is also the second Claude disruption in August 2026, which is starting to raise broader questions about reliability. Anthropic still hasn't publicly explained the cause, shared a post-mortem, or spelled out the full extent of the outage outside those reported regions. If these errors are showing up on your end, your best bet for now is Anthropic's public status page while you wait for service to settle back down.
Replit Design: AI-Powered Creative Suite
Replit Design: AI-powered suite enabling non-designers to create polished designs effortlessly, with features for idea evolution and brand consistency. Replit Design is a creative suite introduced in July 2026 that integrates AI-powered tools directly with design workflows, aiming to bridge the gap between concept and execution. It enables users to turn ideas into polished designs -- like websites, marketing assets, or UI mockups -- without requiring design or coding expertise. The platform supports generative models such as Claude, GPT-5, Gemini, Kimi, and GLM, and includes real-time features like ambient intelligence, moodboards, brand consistency controls, and design systems. As it evolves from Replit Canvas, it now allows for smoother transitions from design to fully functional app artifacts. Key Features * Ambient Intelligence: Offers suggested design variations and progressions at every step, so designs can evolve iteratively until they match a user's vision. * Flexible Templates: Provides a library of hundreds of templates created by real designers; templates can be applied at any time during a project -- not just at the start -- to remix or redirect creative output. * Integrated Moodboard & Reference Library: Includes Mobbin -- 600,000+ real app screens from over 1,000 apps -- so users can draw inspiration without leaving Replit Design. No separate account needed. * On-Brand Design Systems: Supports uploading or creating custom design systems -- component libraries, color palettes, typography, spacing rules. Once set up, all designs across screens can snap to brand standards with a clean click. Existing Canvas projects are fully supported. * End-to-end Workflow: Designs created in Replit Design stay within the platform; there are no exports or rebuilds needed when moving from design to deployment. Users can iterate visually and then convert designs into fully functional applications when ready. Who is it for? Replit Design is suited to business owners, product managers, marketing professionals, startup founders, and small-to-medium businesses who need fast, visually polished outputs but may not have full design or development teams. It works well for prototyping marketing assets, landing pages, internal tools, or external-facing web and mobile interfaces. Teams that require brand consistency across communication or product screens benefit from its design systems. Enterprises seeking control over style and component usage can configure design systems, though certain advanced features are more intended for larger organizational setups. Pricing Replit Design is available under Replit's subscription and credit-based system. There are three main tiers: Starter (free), Core, and Pro. The Core plan costs around $20/month (when billed annually) and the Pro plan around $95/month (with similar annual billing discounts). The Starter plan gives access to design prompts, exploration, visual editing, moodboards, and building design systems. However, Starter users cannot convert design frames into live apps or use all artifact types. Core and Pro unlock more advanced features like full builds, connectors to external services, unlimited published apps, and removing the "Made with Replit" badge. Credits are used for agent-powered design work and cloud deployments, with usage controlled via dashboards and alerts. Volume collaboration, model access, and agent concurrency increase in higher tiers. Final Thoughts Replit Design offers a streamlined, AI-assisted design tool that reduces friction between idea and output. Its strength lies in giving non-designers creative control, while still supporting those who want to go deeper: applying brand systems, deploying live apps, and handling visual and backend complexity. For decision-makers, it's particularly attractive if speed, consistency, and integration between design and development are priorities. Organizations that already maintain design languages will find its brand-system tools especially valuable. If your business requires highly customized, pixel-perfect control from the ground up -- or already uses other sophisticated design tooling -- Replit Design may not replace those workflows but can serve as a strong supplement. Visit the official website for more. Keep up to date with our stories on LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.
Vercel reports open-weight models hit 62% of AI Gateway traffic in August
Open-weight models nearly tripled their share of Vercel's token volume in two months, reshaping how enterprises think about AI spending Two months ago, open-weight AI models were a minority player on Vercel's infrastructure. Now they're running the show, at least by volume. Vercel CEO Guillermo Rauch reported on August 22 that open-weight models accounted for 62% of all tokens processed through Vercel's AI Gateway, up from 28.4% on June 24. How fast is fast? Open-weight models held just 11% of Vercel's token volume in April. By June they were at 29%. By late August they crossed 62%. Vercel's AI Gateway acts as a routing and traffic management layer for AI-powered applications, meaning its data reflects real production workloads from real companies, not benchmark experiments or lab conditions. The structural thing happening here is cost. Open-weight models can run at roughly one-tenth the price of their closed-source counterparts, and enterprises have figured out that not every AI task needs a premium model to get the job done. The spending paradox Despite commanding 62% of token volume, open-weight models are not commanding 62% of the money. Anthropic's closed models captured between 61% and 65% of total expenditure on the gateway in recent reporting periods. Claude is processing a minority of tokens but collecting a majority of the revenue. DeepSeek has climbed to the top, or near the top, of Vercel's token volume leaderboard, overtaking Google in processing share. What this means for AI deployment broadly Major companies including AT&T and Coinbase have been noted among those emphasizing cost-reduction strategies in AI deployment, which aligns with exactly the kind of workload routing the Vercel data describes.
