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Product & Design Pulse v56
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Malcom Jones
September 08, 2025
Welcome to this weekās edition of Product & Design Pulse, where we explore the latest in tech, product, design, and innovation! OpenAI is teaming up with Broadcom to launch its first custom AI chip in 2026, a bid to cut reliance on Nvidia and reshape the hardware race. A U.S. jury ordered Google to pay $425 million in a privacy case, while a judge separately ruled that Google can keep Chrome despite antitrust violationsāthough with tighter restrictions. Apple is cooking up its own AI-powered search engine for Siri, and Chinese rival DeepSeek announced plans to release an AI agent by yearās end. Meanwhile, Atlassian shook up the browser space with its acquisition of The Browser Company, marking a bold step into rethinking how teams work online. Feature highlights from across the tech space, design articles, and more!
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OpenAI to Launch First AI Chip in 2026 with Broadcom
OpenAI is reportedly working with Broadcom to develop its first custom AI chip, expected to debut in 2026. The project is designed to reduce dependency on Nvidia and stabilize hardware supply for model training and deployment. Analysts suggest the move could shift dynamics in the highly competitive AI chip market.
Google Ordered to Pay $425 Million in Privacy Class Action
A U.S. jury has ordered Google to pay $425 million after finding it improperly collected location data without user consent. The class action claimed Google continued tracking users even when location services were turned off. Google has said it will appeal the ruling.
DeepSeek Plans AI Agent Release by End of 2025
Chinese startup DeepSeek aims to release an AI agent platform before the end of 2025, directly challenging OpenAIās offerings. The company has gained attention for producing cost-efficient AI models and scaling quickly. Its upcoming product underscores intensifying global competition in the AI sector.
Atlassian Acquires The Browser Company
Atlassian has acquired The Browser Company, the team behind the Arc browser, to expand its collaboration and productivity suite. Arcās innovative design and research tools will be integrated into Atlassianās platform. The acquisition signals Atlassianās intent to reimagine how teams work on the web.
Apple Plans AI Search Engine for Siri
Apple is reportedly developing a proprietary AI-powered search engine for Siri to rival Google and OpenAI. The tool would enable Siri to deliver richer, more contextual answers and improve its adaptability. The project highlights Appleās urgency to boost its lagging voice assistant.
Google Gets to Keep Chrome, Judge Rules in Search Antitrust Case
A U.S. District Court judge ruled that Google can retain ownership of its Chrome browser despite being found guilty of search monopoly abuse, denying a DOJ proposal to force a breakup. However, the court did mandate several targeted remedies, including limiting exclusive default deals and requiring Google to share select search data with competitors. The decision marks a significant antitrust milestone while falling short of sweeping structural reforms.
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I'm excited to announce that we're joining OpenAIās Codex team!
When we started out, Xcode had no AI. Building a "Cursor for Xcode" sounded crazy, but we managed to do it anyway. And, over time, we built the best coding agent for iOS & MacOS apps.
I'm extremely proud of what we
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