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OpenAI ChatGPT Free, Jony Ive Smart Speaker, Tesla $16.8B Terafab — 2026-08-07 00:00

OpenAI makes ChatGPT free with unlimited chats, Jony Ive's first AI device revealed, and Tesla/SpaceX commit $16.8B to a Texas chip factory.

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1. OpenAI gives ChatGPT free users unlimited text chats, rolls out GPT-5.6 Luna — Free tier users get uncapped text conversations plus a new "think" button for complex queries, transforming the free tier from a teaser into a full product. TechCrunch · Aug 6
2. Jony Ive's first OpenAI gadget is a hockey puck-sized smart speaker — The doughnut-shaped, no-display device will cost $300–$400 and marks OpenAI's first hardware product, designed as a voice-first home device. The Verge · Aug 6
3. Tesla and SpaceX commit $16.8B to build 'Terafab' chip factory in Texas — The massive facility north of Houston will produce custom silicon for AI and autonomous systems across both companies. TechCrunch · Aug 6
4. Defense tech startup Hadrian raises $1.37B at $8B valuation — The company builds automated factories to mass-produce parts for defense vehicles like submarines, backed by a long list of top-tier investors. TechCrunch · Aug 6
5. Suno to start watermarking AI-generated songs amid legal battles — The watermarking feature is Suno's attempt to show good faith as the company fights lawsuits from major record labels over AI music generation. TechCrunch · Aug 6
6. Naïve raises $28.5M to automate the grunt work of company setup — The startup uses AI agents to handle incorporation, compliance, and payroll — "vibe-coding" for company operations — so founders can focus on product. TechCrunch · Aug 6
7. OpenAI vs Apple: new court filing turns Apple's security practices against it — OpenAI argues Apple's own handling of a former engineer's iCloud account undermines the trade secrets case, escalating the legal fight between the two companies. TechCrunch · Aug 6
8. Gen Z dating apps embrace AI matchmaking, ditching the swipe — Apps like Ditto replace Tinder-style swiping with AI-powered personality matching as twentysomethings burn out on traditional dating interfaces. TechCrunch · Aug 6

🧪 Try This Next

• 🔧 If on ChatGPT's free tier, test the new unlimited chats and "think" button — see how GPT-5.6 Luna compares
• 🎥 Read the Bloomberg report on Jony Ive's OpenAI speaker — fascinating hardware design details
• 📝 If building consumer products, study the Gen Z AI dating trend — AI replacing the swipe is a UX pattern applicable across categories

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