3 Shifts Edition (Aug 22 2025): Google's AI for the home and on the go, How hackers are now using AI, The up-and-coming Chinese agentic startup Manus

Hi everyone – welcome to your 3 Shifts Edition [AI-generated audio version].First, Google’s new Gemini-powered hardware is tempting iPhone users to cross over. Gemini for Home is a major smart-home upgrade, and the Pixel 10’s “Magic Cue” proactive surfacing of relevant information is painting a picture of what ambient, pervasive AI will look like. Next, hackers are rebuilding the business operations of cybercrime around AI. AI tools purchased on the dark web are letting hackers spin up “nearly perfect replicas of legitimate sites in just minutes.” It’s an AI-fueled arms race where the attackers have a head start.Finally, Chinese-founded AI agent startup Manus has reached a $90M revenue run-rate, after early traction. Manus – known for its autonomous multi-step task planning and execution – can deploy armies of 100+ agents in parallel to achieve complex objectives.Enjoy.– TamSign up for free briefs mostly written by real people on 6Pages.com