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Google sets a new benchmark for testing what AI engineers can do
ResearchNovember 3, 2026, 09:00

Google sets a new benchmark for testing what AI engineers can do

Google has introduced a new benchmark and open competition called Physical-Engineering's Last Exam, which tests whether AI agents can complete complex mechanical…

Daytona Says It Went From $1M to $100M Run Rate in Four Quarters
BusinessNovember 3, 2026

Daytona Says It Went From $1M to $100M Run Rate in Four Quarters

Daytona, a startup that provides cloud computers for AI agents, says it grew from a $1M run rate to $100M in four quarters. CEO and co-founder Ivan Burazin wrote that…

Mercor cuts AI batch jobs from 12 hours to 2 hours with Vercel AI Gateway
Products and toolsNovember 3, 2026

Mercor cuts AI batch jobs from 12 hours to 2 hours with Vercel AI Gateway

Mercor, an AI data company, says batch jobs that once stretched past 12 hours now finish in 2 to 3 hours after it moved open-model traffic to Vercel AI Gateway.…