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Why Cognition bought Poke: AI personality is becoming a competitive advantage

July 24, 2026
AI coding startup Cognition has acquired Poke, the AI assistant you text like a friend, in a deal valuing the startup in the low nine figures. The acquisition brings Poke’s conversational style and interaction model to Cognition’s coding agent Devin, reflecting a growing belief that how AI assistants interact with users is as important as the models powering them.

A Founder’s Guide to Avoiding Double Taxation When Earning Abroad

July 24, 2026
Expanding internationally doesn’t have to mean paying more tax: by understanding where you and your business become taxable, and common tax traps like how your business structure comes into play, founders can plan ahead to reduce or avoid double taxation entirely.