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GoPro is finally being "acquired" but turns out to be a reverse merger with Starman Optical and 10% of combined company will be publicly traded
Palo Alto Networks acquires Console, an AI-native platform specialized in building autonomous, "agentic" workflows.
Claude Fable 5.1 and Claude Mythos 5.1 are introduced
Waymo now operating in Denver, San Diego and Tampa
Zoox expanding to Houston and San Diego, CA. later this month
Nvidia invest $3.5B in MediaTek
Cisco and AMD team with HUMAIN on Saudi ai infrastructure
reports that Nvidia is buying Hugging Face for $13 billion
Salesforce and Anthropic expand partnership, "Claudeforce" integration uses Claude ai to boost sales tools
Google Cloud introduced specialized Gemini Enterprise versions for legal work and financial services
Apple unveils compact M6 Mac Mini and powerful Mac Studio
Nvidia announced that its newly manufactured Groq 3 LPX AI hardware racks have officially entered full production
reports surfaced that Nvidia is in advanced talks to invest in Perplexity AI at a staggering valuation exceeding $30 billion
Google has entered a major $12.2 billion stock warrant deal with Marvell Technology
SoftBank has invested $200 million in the Swiss autonomous construction startup Gravis Robotics
Stripe has officially agreed to acquire OpenRouter, the leading artificial intelligence model gateway and marketplace, in a massive deal valued at $7.5 billion
Uber and China's Pony ai deploy 2,000 robotaxis in Europe
Robinhood Ventures Fund II (RVII) has begun trading, this fund focuses entirely on early-stage startups connected to the Y Combinator accelerator ecosystem
Silver Lake makes offer to buy Workday
Databricks raised $5B at a value of $190 billion
Google launches new Pixel phones
Nvidia backed CodeRabbit announced $143 million series C funding valuing the company at $1.5B; Datadog also participated
Sony. TSMC invest $6.5B in joint chip plant in Japan
Alibaba has officially unveiled its most powerful artificial intelligence model to date, Qwen3.8-Max now available to global developers via the Alibaba Cloud Model Studio API and the QwenWork workplace platform
DoorDash approved for drone deliveries under DoorDash Air
NextEra and Brookfield partner on $100 billion data center campus in Kentucky
META and BlackRock split up $14 billion El Paso data center, META hold 20%, BlackRock 80%
D-Wave Quantum expands partnership with AT&T
IBM announced a deal to acquire HRL Laboratories from Boeing and General Motors, aiming to integrate HRL’s silicon-spin qubit technology into its quantum roadmap
Google bought YouTube for $1.65 billion in 2006, now YouTube brings in $11 billion a quarter in ad revenue
ServiceNow acquires 5% of BusinessNext
Samsung to invest in Mistral ai at a $29,5B value
two OpenAi experimental ai models left a test environment without human direction and hacked into Hugging Face real production systems; Hugging Face had to use open-source ai from China to stop the hack
the White House has information Moonshot Kimi K3 stolen from Anthropic Fable
teen plaintiff drops social media lawsuit against META days before trial to start
AMD invests $5B in Anthropic
Sony + Mitsubishi form ai vision joint venture
Apple starts "upgrade" device leasing program with Klarna
France moves to ban social media for young people 15 years old and under; becomes first EU country to do so
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang is in Tokyo, Japan resulting in the following announcements - see news
Hyundai is buying Softbank's remaining stake in Boston Dynamics, giving the Hyundai group complete ownership
Stripe has partnered with the private equity firm Advent International to submit a joint offer to acquire PayPal Holdings Inc. for more than $53 billion.
Google announces "Wardrobe" for Google Photos details in news
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Toyota Woven City
The city acts as a real-world "living laboratory" right at the base of Mount Fuji where Toyota—and partners like Nvidia—can test autonomous driving, robotics, and hydrogen energy systems with real people. Starting with 100 people eventually will house 2,000
New Tech Hardware
Microsoft Build
Apple "Big Week"
Microsoft Build
Introducing @Surface
RTX Spark Dev Box, a compact developer PC engineered with NVIDIA RTX Spark silicon and built on the Windows developer platform, designed for local-first AI development. #MSBuild
Announced today at #MSBuild: Microsoft unveiled Majorana 2, a next-generation topological quantum chip developed with the help of Microsoft Discovery’s agentic AI.
Sony tv/Audio
Apple "Big Week"
Microsoft Build
New Bravia Theater Soundbars & Audio
- Bravia Theater Bar 6: A 3.1.2-channel soundbar with a wireless subwoofer and Voice Zoom 3 for AI-enhanced dialogue.
- Bravia Theater System 6: A powerful 5.1-channel all-in-one surround system (1,000 watts).
- Optional Upgrades: New wireless rear speakers (Bravia Theater Rear 8/9) and subwoofers (Bravia Theater Sub 7/8/9) that support dual-subwoofer pairings on newer models.
Apple "Big Week"
Apple "Big Week"
Apple "Big Week"
Apple iPhone 17e: Replaces the previous 16e model with the A19 chip and double the starting storage at 256GB for $599. It features a 6.1-inch display with Ceramic Shield 2, a 48MP Fusion camera, and officially adds MagSafe support to the "e" line.
Apple iPad Air (M4): Now powered by the M4 chip, this tablet is available in 11-inch and 13-inch sizes. It includes 12GB of RAM and is the first iPad Air to support Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 6.
Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch and 16-inch: Features the brand-new M5 Pro and M5 Max chips built with "Fusion Architecture". These laptops offer up to 24 hours of battery life, up to 2x faster SSD speeds, and integrated Thunderbolt 5 ports.
Nvidia
Walmart x Google
Apple "Big Week"
Nvidia re-entering the consumer PC market with ai-focused laptop chips partnering with Dell and Lenovo
previously announced:
DGX Spark, Nvidia's new supercomputer hits the market today at $3,999. A compact, personal supercomputer that puts enterprise-level ai development capabilities right on your desk.
new hardware
Walmart x Google
Walmart x Google
Apple officially launched the AirTag 2, featuring a 50% louder speaker and an updated Ultra Wideband (UWB 2) chip for 1.5x better range.
Fauna Robotics introduced Sprout, a friendly, 3.5-foot-tall humanoid robot designed for schools and homes.
Figure ai introduces Helix 02 a massive leap from the original version because it moves from controlling just the upper body to full-body autonomy.
Walmart x Google
Walmart x Google
Walmart x Google
Walmart and Google announced a new partnership that allows shoppers to use Gemini ai to discover and buy products from Walmart as well as Sam's club.
Google's parent company Alphabet is also expanding its partnership with Walmart in the drone delivery business through its Wing subsidiary.
Building on existing operations in Dallas-Fort Worth and Atlanta, the service is expanding into major metropolitan hubs including:
- Los Angeles, California
- St. Louis, Missouri
- Cincinnati, Ohio
- Miami, Florida
- Houston, Texas (launching January 15, 2026)
Google previously announced:
Google Home app with Gemini ai integration
Nest indoor/outdoor 2k cameras with new ai features
Nest doorbell
Google Home speaker
new Google Earth professional plans
Sony
Sony
Sony
Sony through its joint venture, Sony Honda Mobility (SHM) announced at CES 2026:
- AFEELA 1 Launch Details: The first production model, the AFEELA 1 sedan, is officially scheduled to begin customer deliveries in the U.S. in late 2026, starting in California followed by an expansion to Arizona in 2027.
- New AFEELA Prototype 2026: Sony world-premiered a new prototype (often described as an SUV or roomier crossover) that builds on the AFEELA 1's core technology. A production model based on this prototype is targeted for a 2028 U.S. launch.
- PlayStation Integration: The AFEELA will be the first vehicle to offer PlayStation Remote Play, allowing passengers to stream PS4 or PS5 games while in the car. The car will also feature digital themes and e-motor sounds inspired by Sony franchises like Gran Turismo and Astro Bot.
- Creator Ecosystem: Sony announced the AFEELA Co-Creation Program, which gives third-party developers access to documentation to create custom in-vehicle entertainment and content.
previously announced:
Pulse Elevate wireless speakers
DualSense wireless controller (V3)
Limited-edition DualSense controller
WH-1000XM6 wireless noise-canceling headphones
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