Aura is a Windows AI companion built for the moment you are already in. Press Ctrl twice, talk naturally, and get help without moving your work into another tab.
VarunJul 20, 2026
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The story of building Buddy: the voice, the memory, and the moments people forget they’re talking to an AI. More on the way.
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How to architect proactive AI nudging: event-driven agents, a coordination layer, self-healing recovery loops, and revocable intents that cancel when context changes.
VarunJun 30, 2026
We have AI that runs our calendars and chatbots that fake feelings. I wanted the thing in between: a friend who actually knows you and actually shows up. This is why I started Aura.
VarunJun 25, 2026
Last night, five strangers talked to Buddy. Not one of them could tell the voice wasn't human. Here's what we're really chasing with Aura.
VarunJun 25, 2026
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