For techies and builders
News on text for techies
Clara reads the launches, changelogs and threads so you get the few that touch what you are building.
By Sheila, maker of Clara · Updated Oct 29, 2026 · 2 min read
What it looks like
AI launches that matter to you
New models, price cuts and API changes, filtered to what you build with. One line on what changed and one on why you would care.
Your competitors, watched
Name the companies you track. Launches, funding, pricing changes and layoffs there become candidates for your morning.
Dev tools without the feed
Clara reads Hacker News, Reddit and changelogs so you skip the scroll. Text "less crypto, more infra" and she adjusts.
How Clara works, in numbers
Counted from Clara's own logs over the 7 days before Oct 29, 2026, refreshed weekly. Job boards are checked every 10 minutes.
Common questions
Is there a tech news service that texts you?
Yes. Clara is an AI news friend on iMessage. She reads tech press, Hacker News, Reddit and company blogs, then texts one to four picked items each morning that match what you build and who you compete with. You reply in plain words to ask a follow-up or change what she covers.
How is Clara different from Hacker News or a newsletter?
A feed or newsletter is the same for everyone and you do the filtering. Clara starts from your stack, your company and your competitors, and sends only the few items that change something for you. She explains each in a sentence and answers follow-up questions in the same thread.
Can Clara track specific companies or products?
Yes. Text her the names, like "watch Linear and Notion", and their launches, pricing changes, funding and layoffs become candidates for your morning. You can also ask her to tell you when something specific happens, and she texts you when it does.
Does Clara cover AI model releases?
Yes, when they matter to you. Model launches, price changes, context window and API changes from the major labs are covered, framed by what they change for someone building with them rather than leaderboard hype.
How much does Clara cost?
Clara is free for the first week, then a paid subscription you can cancel before the week ends. She texts you a heads-up before the trial ends. You need an iPhone with iMessage, since Clara lives in your Messages app.
Try Clara. Text her hi on iMessage, tell her a little about your world, and get your first story in a few minutes. Free for your first week.
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