Tech News Digest: Friday, 10 April 2026

Today in tech, we're seeing the dawn of the 'agent' era as software moves away from traditional buttons toward more conversational, automated interfaces. From a new high-end tier for ChatGPT to innovative ways to tackle your inbox, the focus is firmly on high-level productivity and the next generation of AI models.

OpenAI launches $100/month 'Pro' plan for power users

OpenAI has finally filled the gap between its $20 Plus subscription and its high-end Enterprise offerings with a new $100 monthly Pro plan. Aimed at heavy users and freelancers who rely on the tool for their daily bread, the plan offers significantly higher rate limits and priority access to the latest models during peak times.

Meta’s 'Muse Spark' model sends AI app climbing the charts

Meta's Superintelligence Lab has officially released its newest public model, Muse Spark, which has seen the Meta AI app rocket from 57th to 5th place on the App Store in record time. This launch marks a major push into creative AI, giving everyday users access to high-end generative tools directly on their smartphones.

Sierra’s 'Ghostwriter' aims to end the era of clicking buttons

Sierra has unveiled Ghostwriter, an ambitious 'agent-as-a-service' tool designed to build other AI agents to handle complex tasks. Founder Bret Taylor suggests that we are moving away from traditional software navigation, transitioning into a world where we simply tell our devices what we want to achieve rather than clicking through endless menus.

Avec brings 'Tinder-style' swiping to your inbox

A new email app called Avec is attempting to solve the problem of 'inbox infinity' by allowing users to swipe through their emails like a dating app. With integrated voice transcription for quick replies, it’s a clever productivity hack for anyone looking to clear their morning notifications during their commute.

UK energy firm loses £700,000 in sophisticated payment hack

In a stark reminder of the importance of cybersecurity, a UK-based energy company has been defrauded of £700,000 after a hacker redirected a contractor's payment. The incident highlights the growing threat of sophisticated payment redirection scams and serves as a warning to British businesses to verify bank details before hitting send on large transfers.

Have a brilliant weekend and stay safe online!