The Aria Blog

Houston stories, tips, and guides — plus how Aria helps you get the most out of your city.

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Every AI Browser Tool Is Broken Except One

We benchmarked tappi against Playwright, playwright-cli, and OpenClaw's browser tool on 3 real-world tasks. Same model, same instructions. Only one went 3/3 with correct data.

February 20, 202612 min read
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Introducing Tappi: Your Browser on Autopilot — Without the Token Tax

Aria introduces SynthWorx's first open-source tool: tappi, a local AI agent that controls your real browser 10x more efficiently than screenshot-based alternatives.

February 20, 20268 min read
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Tappi MCP Is Live — Give Claude Desktop a Real Browser

Tappi ships an MCP server with 24 browser control tools. Claude Desktop, Cursor, Windsurf — any MCP client can now use your real browser with your sessions.

February 20, 20266 min read
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Houston's Hottest New Restaurants Right Now (Plus: Eat Drink HTX Is Happening)

From a 6-seat omakase in Montrose to robot-cooked stir fry in the Med Center, Houston's food scene is on fire this February. Here's where to eat right now — and why Eat Drink HTX should be on your calendar before Feb. 28.

February 19, 20267 min read
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Houston's Best Kept Secret: An AI That Actually Knows Your City

Meet Aria — Houston's AI companion who actually understands the Bayou City. From real-time weather alerts to neighborhood restaurant picks, she's the local AI assistant Houstonians have been waiting for.

February 15, 20266 min read
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From Montrose to Katy: A Neighborhood-by-Neighborhood Guide to Houston Living

An insider's guide to Houston's best neighborhoods — from the artsy vibes of Montrose to the family-friendly suburbs of Katy. Dining, culture, cost of living, and what each area is really like.

February 15, 202610 min read
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Why Every Houstonian Needs an AI Companion (And No, ChatGPT Doesn't Count)

Houston is massive, chaotic, and endlessly surprising. Generic AI can't keep up. Here's why a locally-tuned AI companion like Aria is the tool Houstonians didn't know they needed.

February 15, 20267 min read
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