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TechCrunch Top Stories: Anthropic Apps, Russian Hackers, Capital One‑Brex Deal, Apple AI Wearable

A concise roundup of TechCrunch's most popular stories: Anthropic launches interactive Claude apps for Slack and other workplace tools, researchers link Russian government hackers to a failed Poland power outage, Capital One buys Brex at a steep discount, and Apple is reportedly developing an AI wearable.
27 January 2026 by
TechStora Editorial Board

Anthropic launches interactive Claude apps

Anthropic has introduced interactive Claude applications that integrate with Slack and other workplace tools, expanding the reach of its conversational AI.

Russian government hackers behind Poland power outage attempt

Researchers have identified Russian government‑backed hackers as the actors behind a thwarted attempt to disrupt Poland’s power grid.

Capital One acquires Brex at a steep discount

Capital One has purchased fintech firm Brex for a price well below its peak valuation, prompting early investors to celebrate the deal.

Apple reportedly developing an AI wearable

Apple is said to be working on a new wearable device that incorporates artificial intelligence capabilities.

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