Photos capture 'The Lovable Reunion Live' event held on July 16, 2026, at the Chicago Theatre. The show was a live rendition of Anthony Rizzo’s and David Ross’ podcast, reliving the 2016 Chicago Cubs’ World Series victory.

Mark Cuban believes that AI labs cannot immediately replace companies like Lovable and Replit, citing Lovable's add-on services as a key differentiator in its competition with larger AI labs.

As actor John Cusack celebrates his 60th birthday, a ranking of his films highlights his most intense, ironic, and lovable roles, from sympathetic scientists to peevish puppeteers.

The CEO of Lovable, Anton Osika, asserts that talent has never been the problem for Europe's AI sector, challenging the notion that founders must relocate to Silicon Valley.

Lovable, led by CEO Anton Osika, has achieved $500 million in annual recurring revenue and surveyed its users to gather insights into their demographics and preferences.

Anton Osika, CEO of Lovable, is actively recruiting top US AI talent from recent Big Tech layoffs. He suggests that the era of Big Tech as Silicon Valley's safest bet is over, positioning his company as an alternative.

A list ranks the 15 best characters from the video game Elden Ring, highlighting the diverse and memorable NPCs that have become celebrated by players. The game is noted for its sizable selection of both lovable and deplorable characters.

Swedish AI company Lovable, which helps users build apps and websites with AI prompts, is implementing a new retention strategy by offering employees a 10% pay raise on their first work anniversary.

Swedish tech startup Lovable, founded in 2024, has become the fastest-growing in history, achieving a $6.6 billion valuation in just one year, with CEO Anton Osika giving a barefoot interview to CNN.

AI startup Lovable faced a data security flaw, highlighting the inherent risks associated with "vibe coding" and data handling.

A review praises Cameron Picton's debut album, 'My New Band Believe,' highlighting how the ex-Black Midi member smooths out his previous band's chaos with entirely acoustic instrumentation, creating lovely and beguiling songs.

Swedish 'vibe-coding' startup Lovable's People chief Maryanne Caughey explains their hiring philosophy, which rejects candidates seeking rigid structure in favor of those with 'founder DNA,' as the company plans significant growth.

The new Hyundai Ioniq 9 SUV is reviewed as a spacious vehicle designed for large families, described as a 'lovable monster' that takes some getting used to due to its size.

Lovable CEO Anton Osika. Bruno de Carvalho/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images Lovable's CEO says long-term thinking and team-building culture are luring talent from Silicon Valley. Sweden's tech culture is "about building for the coming decades," Anton Osika said. Osika also cited the startup's "hypergrowth" as another draw for foreign tech leaders. Keeping hold of tech talent can be a battle for European companies, but the CEO of Swedish vibe-coding startup Lovable says it's not alwa...

A Sándor text, shorter than ever before, but it contains everything that made the author's previous works lovable. The author celebrated his 96th birthday on Wednesday.

This one Fairy Tail episode may have horrible ratings, but it's a hilarious, can't-miss introduction to the series' silly and lovable humor.

A dog named Ernie, known for his adventurous and sometimes dangerous escapades like chasing deer, eating chocolate brownies, and jumping into canals, is described as extraordinarily lovable despite the worry he causes.

An expert provides a comparison of AI-assisted website builders Lovable and Hostinger Horizons, highlighting how users can design websites by simply describing their desired appearance.

A Northwestern University professor and Cubs fan will give a talk next month examining how pop culture has consistently depicted the Chicago Cubs as 'lovable losers' in American narratives.

Founders of leading Swedish AI companies, including Lovable, Legora, and Tandem Health, are criticizing Swedish regulations to the government, warning that future jobs in the AI sector could move abroad.

Chris Haughton discusses Winnie-the-Pooh, highlighting the character's lovable nature and ability to deliver profound philosophical gems despite appearing very simple.

AI coding startup Lovable is reportedly in discussions to raise funding at a valuation of $12 billion.

An opinion piece offers a critical perspective on certain figures or groups within Capitol Hill, referring to them as 'unlovable losers'.

Colin Angle, the inventor of Roomba, has launched Familiar Machines, a new startup building a four-legged, pet-inspired robot designed as an "abstract bear." The company has secured $30 million in funding.

The company Lovable is exploring whether an automatic 10% pay raise for its employees could be an effective strategy to address and improve toxic workplace cultures.

Mindaugas Petrutis, one of Lovable's first 50 hires, recounts his experience of getting a job at the company despite initially being rejected, highlighting the company's accessibility for non-technical individuals.

Patrik Torstensson, who managed 120 people as an engineering director at Meta, has left Big Tech to join the AI startup Lovable, which was recently valued at $6.6 billion.

New Yorkers are flocking to a Manhattan park to witness the distinctive bobbing strut of lovable woodcocks, drawing crowds of observers.

A trio of journalists conducted a hands-on comparison of three prominent 'vibe-coding' startup platforms—Cursor, Lovable, and Base44—to evaluate their functionality and user experience in building apps.

The European Union is reportedly proposing simpler regulations for startups, a move welcomed by some business leaders.

Despite significant investment and success, Swedish AI companies Lovable and Legora are facing substantial risks that originate internally rather than from competitors, posing a challenge to their continued growth.

Stockholm-based company Lovable has seen its revenue jump by 33 percent in a single month, attributed to a growing 'vibe coding' frenzy, as highlighted at Web Summit 2025.

Christina Puder discovered the power of AI through a free account with Lovable, an AI coding assistant. Christopher Gregory-Rivera for BI Christina Puder went from casual AI user to building her website and running her business with it. She cut a client service task from one hour to one minute using AI automation. This article is part of "The AI-Powered Solopreneur," a series exploring how solo business owners use AI to drive growth. This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Chr...

Startup news includes AI solutions for wheat sorting, the emergence of another European unicorn, and over 340 million euros in funding for Lovable.

A tech VC, Marc Palet, finds that $120 worth of AI subscriptions are more productive than an intern, utilizing tools like Claude and Lovable to build automated workflows for enhanced efficiency.

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A Northwestern University professor and Cubs fan teaches a course on baseball in American narratives, examining how pop culture has shaped the team's image as 'lovable losers'.

Fans have lauded the dynamic between McLaren F1 drivers Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri after a light-hearted scrapbooking video showcasing their camaraderie went viral.

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The CEO of European AI startup Lovable has declared the era of American tech giants as the 'safe, prestigious choice' for workers is over, actively recruiting talent from US companies experiencing layoffs.

There never was a more universally loved contemporary Filipino writer than Amadís Ma. Guerrero who lived up to his claim that he was “the lovable warrior,” more than revolutionary Jose Ma.

Less than two years after its launch, the multi-billion dollar valued company Lovable is recognized as one of the world's fastest-growing businesses, with its co-founder stating their goal to democratize AI accessibility.

The article explores the narrative choice of having lovable characters suffer gruesome deaths in films and television, citing examples like "The Mummy" and "Jurassic World."

A comparison of two AI-powered website builders, Lovable and Wix AI, revealed differences in efficiency and user experience when creating a writing portfolio.

A popular comedy star from the 1980s and 1990s, once known as the "king of lovable nerds," reportedly disappeared from the public eye due to a tragic personal reason.

Ireland's Revenue service employs lovable detection dogs that contribute an estimated €100 million annually through their work, primarily at locations like Dublin Airport.

An analysis highlights 20 moments and traits that reveal JD from 'Scrubs' as a selfish, betraying, and tone-deaf character, arguing he is less lovable than the show portrays.

Venture capital firm Hummingbird is set to deploy $800 million in new funds, targeting 'unreasonable' founders. This follows their successful early investments in companies such as Kraken and Lovable.

Lovable's head of growth, Elena Verna, stated that major tech companies like OpenAI, Google, and Apple pose a greater competitive threat than other smaller coding startups.

Six 'vibe coding' startups, including Lovable, Cursor, and Replit, are attracting billions in funding, positioning themselves as a major breakthrough for individuals without traditional tech backgrounds, despite growing competition and some controversy.

Nintendo Switch 2; Game Freak/Omega Force/Nintendo Work together with a bunch of lovable Pokémon to restore a long-abandoned town in this novel, absorbing game that’s quite unlike others in the series Bear with me here: Pokémon has always had an environmentalist subtext. As you wander its verdant, creature-filled worlds, collecting species like an acquisitive David Attenborough, you are constantly shown that people and Pokémon should live in harmony. The bad guys in these stories, from Team ...

TL;DR Pros: Compelling, emotion-driven story highlighting rich character dynamics Intricate, bright pixel art visuals Thoughtful sound design with incredible music Endlessly inventive variations on gameplay Super replay-friendly, with variant routes and secret bosses Enjoyable, funny and well-written script Every element works well in tandem Cons: Will take a while to fully release Questionable visual design choices in Chapter 1 Not sure why it reused Undertale characters, honestly Score: 6.5/7 — Four chapters of game design and storytelling brilliance Reviewed on PC; available on PC (Windows), macOS, PS4 and PS5, and Nintendo Switch and Switch 2. Price: $12.49 (Steam); $24.99 (Nintendo and PlayStation). Free demo available on PC, macOS, Nintendo Switch and PS4. If you’re unfamiliar with Toby Fox, get familiar right now. After 2015’s smash-hit Undertale that rewired modern geek culture, the indie creator is back at it with another absolute banger: Deltarune, which on the surface alludes to its accolade-winning older brother but is in effect a very different, also amazing game. So amazing that I’m struggling to find anything to criticise about it. The only reason one might not want to play this game right now is that it’s unfinished: just the first four chapters of seven are released. That said, they are phenomenally satisfying and leave me hyped for more to come (and the first two are free!). For a game so full of heart, I’ll wait as long as I need to for the rest, especially since its replayability factor is absurdly high and the wait between chapters has been well worth it so far. Driving through town. — GIF by author Familiar concept, but fully new game Let’s get the comparison out of the way. Deltarune features the same gameplay and interfacing concepts as Undertale, complete with an upgraded version of familiar battle mechanics. It also features a lot of familiar characters from Undertale, playing different roles in a different universe, and makes sparing references to the former game. It even has similar ways to play through the story peacefully or violently, although there’s reportedly only one ending regardless. Kris’ mom wakes them up for school. Does she look familiar? — screengrab by author All in all, familiarity with Undertale acts as a good foundation for this similar universe of monsters and (singular) human and dodging bullets while convincing enemies to be friends. But this is where we can stop comparing the two, because Deltarune is neither its sequel nor its spinoff. It has its own story and gameplay charms, and deserves to be judged on its own terms. In fact, what really surprised me was the fact that, aside from adding some nostalgia, this game honestly didn’t need to rely on any repurposed Undertale characters at all; it could just as easily have used new original characters. I’m not really sure why it made this choice, except maybe to rope in longtime fans, but ironically this is the one thing that threatened to lessen the experience even marginally for me. The game is not Undertale 2, and it doesn’t have to be. When it shakes off that mantle is when it really starts to shine. A new beginning. — screengrab by author A concept that builds and builds Without spoiling too much: Deltarune introduces you to Kris — a human raised in a small town of monsters — and antagonistic deuteragonist Susie. Then it throws the two into a strange ‘Dark World’ with a mysterious prophecy at its core. Along with Ralsei, a Dark World prince, they set out JRPG-style to explore new worlds and seal the fountains at their centre — meeting friends and enemies of all kinds as they go. ALL kinds. — screengrab by author Every chapter brings a new quest, and while Chapter 1 functions more as a proof of concept, by Chapter 2 the game has firmly found its footing and started sprinting. Everything from the underlying narrative to the zany boss fights just keeps heightening. There are points that I just don’t know how the game can surpass itself, and then it does. A former encounter has a glow-up. — GIF by author Sound design integrated into everything Sound is a huge part of Deltarune from both an aesthetic and gameplay standpoint. In some areas, it’s integrated thoroughly into gameplay and interfacing itself, to the point where you might want to play with your headphones set to stereo. Elsewhere, it elevates humorous and narratively powerful moments alike, and suffuses every element of the surroundings and interface with life. Close attention to detail here plays a major role in shaping a living, breathing world. Fox’s soundtrack steals the show in every way, though. Every track is electric, bright, powerful and infuriatingly catchy, making the soundtrack an obvious standout feature. Each new theme compliments its area or battle perfectly, keeping you in the moment during the most tedious of puzzles and holding your attention when tough bosses threaten to get frustrating. I would love to keep singing praises of the music, but I’ll just provide an example. Have a listen as you read the rest of this review, or after. Evocative, expert pixel art The interface is retro and JRPG-esque, with nostalgically pixelly battle screens and movement mechanics. Overall, the visuals are striking, with gorgeously popping colours; there are some plainer elements, but they’re usually used deliberately for dramatic effect. Castle Town. — screengrab by author Traversing the dark. — GIF by author And the sprites are — mostly — amazing. Some are… not, especially in the first chapter. This might be for visual gags that don’t always land, but I’d guess the reason is simpler — certain aspects of Chapter 1’s art suggest a budget of somewhere between $31 and a handwritten note saying “please”. A cage of… ‘animals’? — screengrab by author Thankfully, the visual design gets better every chapter. One must note that the game isn’t particularly ‘cute’, so the art isn’t afraid to get a little creepy, and have its characters pull big faces. I love the unfiltered expressiveness, and I really like it when the visual design breaks boundaries. One of these sprites is not like the others… — GIF by author Two standout features are the scenic backgrounds and the incredible sprite animations, both masterclasses in pixel art. The backdrops of your journey are impressively intricate, especially later, and lend a sense of grand scale to offset some flatness in the map. A view of the city. — screengrab by author Meanwhile, sprite animations are super detailed and rendered with astonishing effort and purpose, grounding the characters firmly in the world and making them feel super real. Lead artist Temmie Chang, responsible for the pixel animation, knocks it out of the park. Susie stays for breakfast. — GIF by author Queen appeals to Kris. — screengrab by author Battles At its core, the battle system is a beautiful bullet hell bonanza. But it’s so much more than that. A typical enemy encounter. — GIF by author A simplified overview: you can choose to ‘fight’ enemies — using magic or melee — or disavow violence entirely to ‘act’ instead until you gain an enemy’s mercy. Acting looks different for every enemy, and it’s always fun and personality-filled. Acting to gain mercy. — screengrab by author A great way to befriend your enemies. — GIF by author This game is absurdly inventive with its battling, with some really creative ways of utilising the entire battle interface. It never runs out of concepts: gimmick fights and minigames abound as it throws rhythm game mechanics, arcade-style punch-outs, and full-fledged Pac-Man your way as it likes. A battle that turns its own interface into a game. — GIF by author The heroes rock out (this is my favourite minigame ever). — GIF by author There are also secret bosses to reward exploration — they can be hard, but are super worthwhile if only for bragging rights. The challenge is optional, so you never feel stuck. A hidden boss fight. — GIF by author Although the game supposedly only has one ending, chapters have their own ‘routes’ that can permanently affect the later game. I prefer playing mercifully, but fighting your way through is a perfectly valid way of experiencing the story with its own rewards. Compelling characters with a fantastically human script Speaking of which, the story absolutely bangs, with phenomenal narrative and comedic pacing and some of the most interesting and rich characters I’ve encountered in a while. I refuse to spoil too much, but for only four chapters, the narrative is substantial and constantly packed with interesting new turns. Whatever Kris has got going on as a (creepy, mysterious) player character is a class apart from your typical silent protag. And the core cast is especially vibrant to fill Kris’ silence, blooming quickly into multi-dimensional characters with rich inner lives and a great variety of personality. Noelle regrets her decisions. — screengrab by author Everyone is really lovable, and the scripting makes them doubly so: even at its most heroes-save-the-day, it never gets too hammy to take seriously. It’s a script that is fun rather than just funny; more than anything, it captures a human side to the characters that evokes the kind of dumb, playful conversations I might have with my own friends. Examining a fire extinguisher. — screengrab by author Susie and Ralsei bond. — GIF by author Sharing a meal. — GIF by author Verdict: PLAY IT Above all, the game is perfectly cohesive. Art, sound, gameplay and narrative all refract off each other in a dazzling interplay, becoming greater than the sum of their parts. Battles have narrative weight and sound design builds humour; music and visuals work in constant harmony to inform gameplay. I struggle to find anything bad to say about Deltarune. It’s fantastic, and whatever minor nitpicks I had early on were thoroughly steamrolled by massive improvement later. The fact that it’s not yet fully released can’t count against it (I did choose to play it unfinished); in fact, these four chapters are enough to cement it among the best of the best games I’m going to play this year. The only thing I would ask of Fox is that he embrace his new stories for what they are: new. Undertale nostalgia may have roped in old fans, but Deltarune shines brightest when it steps out of the other game’s shadow. The adventuring party, inventive game design elements and unique emotional core are easily some of its best assets. 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