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  1. AI toolsReach 41

    Manus drops 2.0 with a new creative studio and autonomous agents app Cue

    Manus just rolled out Manus 2.0, powered by its new Cascade framework that cuts token usage and slashes runtime costs by 32%. The update revamps its desktop app into Manus Studio for timeline-based video editing and game creation, while introducing Cue—a standalone app where personal agents get their own phone numbers, emails, and wallets to run tasks collaboratively. Why it matters: Manus is moving beyond chat prompts into full-blown production environments and persistent autonomous agents.

  2. IndustryReach 36

    Meta cuts operational ties with Manus

    Meta has fully cut operational ties with AI startup Manus after authorities ordered the companies to unwind their $2 billion acquisition deal. Meta halted all data sharing with Manus and barred employees from using the startup's AI tools internally, following regulatory orders in April revoking the transaction.

  3. IndustryReach 69

    China blocks Meta's $2B Manus buyout

    Chinese regulators just ordered Meta to walk away from its planned $2B acquisition of AI agent startup Manus. Authorities prohibited foreign investment in the deal and demanded both sides withdraw. Manus builds agents that can plan and complete tasks independently. Why it matters: Meta had already begun deeply integrating the team, making any forced unwinding an operational and legal nightmare.

  4. AI toolsReach 42

    Manus lands on desktop to run commands and manage local files

    Manus just rolled out a desktop app for macOS and Windows, introducing a feature called My Computer. Instead of being trapped in a cloud sandbox, the AI agent can now execute terminal commands to organize local files, build desktop apps, and tap into idle GPUs. Every command requires explicit user approval before running.

  5. AI toolsReach 39

    Meta brings Manus AI agents to Ads Manager

    Meta just integrated Manus AI into Ads Manager, giving all advertisers access to autonomous agents for report building and audience research. As investors grow uneasy over hundreds of billions poured into AI infrastructure, Meta is pushing to turn its shiny agent tech into immediate ad efficiencies.

  6. AI toolsReach 40

    Manus just brought its full AI agent to Telegram

    Manus just rolled out Manus Agents, letting users run its full multi-step AI agent directly inside Telegram via a one-minute QR code setup. It supports voice, image, and file inputs, with switches between Manus 1.6 Max and Lite models. Why it matters: Bringing full autonomous agent execution into messaging apps cuts out the friction of web dashboards, turning your daily chat into an active workspace.

  7. IndustryReach 37

    Meta teases agentic shopping tools and a massive AI rollout

    Meta plans to ship new AI models and products in the coming months, with Mark Zuckerberg highlighting "agentic shopping tools" that leverage personal data to buy goods. To fund its superintelligence push, the company is hiking its 2026 capital expenditure to as much as $135B, nearly double last year.

  8. AI toolsReach 41

    Browser Use launches BU to take on Meta's $2B Manus

    Browser Use just launched the beta of BU, a web agent platform aimed squarely at replacing Meta's newly acquired $2B startup, Manus. BU pairs browser automation with full local computer access, cutting task times to 33.4 seconds and costs down to 1.9 cents per run. It is an aggressive push to prove open-source roots can beat expensive proprietary wrappers.

  9. IndustryReach 61

    Meta snaps up AI agent startup Manus for $2B

    Meta is reportedly acquiring Singapore-based AI startup Manus for around $2B, marking one of the first major acquisitions of a generative AI company with substantial revenue. Manus rocketed to over $100M in ARR in just eight months with agents that handle white-collar tasks end-to-end. Meta plans to keep Manus independent while integrating its agents across Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp.

  10. AI toolsReach 39

    Manus slides just became editable

    Manus just rolled out precision editing for presentation slides generated with nano banana Pro. Instead of regenerating an entire slide image just to fix a typo or tweak a layout, users can now point, click, and edit text or visual elements directly while keeping the original design quality intact. The feature is live today for all users, including on existing presentations.

  11. AI toolsReach 41

    Manus gets a Max upgrade and mobile app skills

    Manus just rolled out version 1.6, led by its new flagship agent, Manus 1.6 Max. The update sharpens planning and autonomous problem-solving—boosting user satisfaction by over 19.2% in blind tests—and introduces end-to-end mobile app building alongside an interactive Design View canvas for precise image edits.

  12. AI toolsReach 41

    Manus gives its AI agent control of your local browser

    Manus just launched Manus Browser Operator, a browser extension that lets its AI agent work directly inside your local browser. By using your existing login sessions and trusted local IP, it can automate tasks across authenticated CRMs and paid research platforms without getting tripped up by CAPTCHAs. Complex actions like drag-and-drop are still limited, however.

  13. AI modelsReach 48

    Google upgrades Gemini 2.5 Flash with speed and new aliases

    Google just released updated preview builds of Gemini 2.5 Flash and Flash-Lite on Google AI Studio and Vertex AI. Manus reported a 15% leap in performance on long-horizon agentic tasks using the new model. Google also rolled out new -latest aliases so developers can always run the newest checkpoint without updating their code.

  14. AI toolsReach 52

    Manus launches Wide Research to scale agent workflows

    Manus just launched Wide Research, a new parallel processing feature designed to scale agent compute by up to 100x. Instead of using rigid pre-defined roles, the system orchestrates multiple fully capable Manus instances to research hundreds of items simultaneously. It is currently available to Pro users, with other tiers coming soon.

  15. Generative mediaReach 48

    Manus turns single prompts into full video stories

    ManusAI just launched its new video generation feature, turning single text prompts into fully structured, multi-scene video stories in minutes. The tool automatically plans scenes, crafts visuals, and animates the story. It is currently available in early access for Basic, Plus, and Pro subscribers, with wider access coming soon.

  16. AI toolsReach 40

    Manus rolls out paid subscriptions and an iOS app

    Viral AI agent platform Manus just introduced paid subscriptions starting at $39 a month, alongside a brand-new iOS app. Paying users get dedicated task credits and parallel runs, while the service also upgraded its backend model to Anthropic's Claude 3.7 Sonnet.

  17. Open sourceReach 47

    Browser Use rides Manus virality to 5x download surge

    Open-source tool Browser Use just blew up after users realized it powers the viral AI agent Manus. Co-creator Gregor Zunic says daily downloads jumped from around 5,000 on March 3 to 28,000 on March 10. By letting models click buttons and fill out forms, it is rapidly becoming the shovel of choice in the web agent gold rush.

  18. IndustryReach 39

    Manus AI teams up with Alibaba's Qwen to power its viral agent

    Manus AI just partnered with Alibaba's Qwen team to integrate its viral general AI agent with Qwen's open-source models and domestic computing infrastructure. After facing massive hype and severe site crashes following its launch last week, Manus is leaning on Alibaba's resources to manage traffic surges and scale beyond its current invite-only rollout.

  19. AI toolsReach 69

    China's Manus AI triggers viral hype, but real-world tests hit walls

    Butterfly Effect's new autonomous agent Manus just went viral, with invite codes fetching thousands of dollars after claims it outperforms OpenAI's tools. But beneath the hype and multi-model routing (including Claude and Qwen), early testers find it frequently crashes, hits endless loops, and fails basic tasks like ordering food or booking flights. The team says it's still in closed beta.