AsOf

The AsOf Brief · 2026-10-29

Three things that changed on 2026-10-29

Three things that changed in tech and AI, why they matter, and what to watch. Every item links to its claim on the record; the record has no opinions.


1Cursor had an incident: Malicious Claude Code extension versions

What happened
On 2026-10-29, Cursor had an incident: Malicious Claude Code extension versions. 1 source on record.
Why it matters
Someone slipped fake versions of the Claude Code extension into the store Cursor users install add-ons from. They carried Anthropic's name, but Cursor says Anthropic did not build them and calls them malicious, so anyone running those versions on Windows or Mac should treat it as a security problem.
Takeaway
Check your installed extensions in Cursor today, and if Anthropic.claude-code shows version 2.1.312 or 2.1.313, remove it and follow Cursor's security notice - because a trusted name in a store is not proof of who built it.

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2Salesforce acquired Rune Technologies

What happened
On 2026-10-29, Salesforce acquired Rune Technologies. 1 source on record.
Why it matters
Salesforce has signed a deal to buy Rune Technologies, which its announcement calls an edge-native technology provider, meaning software built to run on devices or local sites rather than only in distant data centers. A signed agreement is not yet a finished purchase, so for now this is a plan, not a change anyone will feel.
Takeaway
Watch for Salesforce to announce that the deal has closed, since a signed agreement is not yet a completed purchase.

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3Amazon Alexa added 100+ shopping capabilities

What happened
On 2026-10-29, Amazon Alexa added 100+ shopping capabilities. 1 source on record.
Why it matters
Amazon says its shopping assistant can now handle chores like building holiday gift lists, managing baby registries and tracking refunds just by talking to it, instead of clicking through menus. That is convenient right before the holidays, and it also means more of your buying decisions run through an assistant Amazon controls.
Takeaway
Try asking Alexa where a refund stands or to start a gift list, and notice whether it suggests products you did not ask for - because a shopping helper built by the store works for the store first.

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The record has no opinions; the Brief does. "Why it matters" and "Takeaway" are written by an AI model (Claude) from the linked claims. Not investment, legal or professional advice.

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Harvey · partnership · iManage
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