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Episode Synopsis
OpenAI has a new API in beta called the Realtime API, which enables speech conversations with LLMs. Real-time text and audio processing means users can have conversations with voice agents and voice-enabled apps, and OpenAI makes it simple to connect via WebRTC or WebSockets.Several months ago, The Browser Company, abruptly announced they were stopping work on Arc browser in favor of building a completely new, AI-first browser called Dia. Now, the company’s CEO has released a letter detailing why these decisions were made and what the future holds for The Browser Company. Details on Dia are vague, but the team is optimistic they can build “a true successor to the browser”.AI-enabled coding IDE Cursor hit v1.0, this week with a bunch of notable features. Notable highlights in this release include: BugBot, which automatically reviews PRs and identifies bugs and issues, Background Agent (Cursor’s remote coding agent) for all users, Memories to help Cursor remember facts and conversations within projects for future use, and one-click MCP install and OAuth support.Timestamps:1:10 - OpenAI’s realtime agent API10:03 - The Browser Company Kills Arc16:53 - Cursor 1.028:04 - Codex gets internet access31:09 - React Router’s open governance34:18 - Fire Starter39:55 - What’s making us happyNews:Paige - Cursor 1.0Jack - OpenAI’s Realtime Agent for AI chatTJ - The Browser Company stops developing ArcLightning News:React Router Open GovernanceCodex gets access to the internetFire Starter:console.log formatting stringsWhat Makes Us Happy this Week:Paige - Clarkson’s Farm season 4Jack - Shokz OpenRun Pro 2 headphonesTJ - Rotary cheese graterThanks as always to our sponsor, the Blue Collar Coder channel on YouTube. You can join us in our Discord channel, explore our website and reach us via email, or talk to us on X, Bluesky, or YouTube.Front-end Fire websiteBlue Collar Coder on YouTubeBlue Collar Coder on DiscordReach out via emailTweet at us on X @front_end_fireFollow us on Bluesky @front-end-fire.comSubscribe to our YouTube channel @Front-EndFirePodcast
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