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Anthropic unveils Claude Opus 4.7 which is the second most powerful after Mythos

CoreWeave and BCE partner on data centers in western Canada

Adobe launches Firefly ai assistant to handle multi-step tasks through prompts

Starbucks launches app in ChatGPT to help users customize drinks

casual show company Allbirds sells shoe business to become ai infrastructure company, stock initally surges 600%

Thoma Bravo and Google Cloud scale ai across portfolio of companies

Amazon buys Globalstar for $11.6 billion

 Caterpillar Inc. $CAT has acquired Monarch Tractor, a California-based startup specializing in fully electric, self-driving tractors. Monarch Tractor, often called the "Tesla of agriculture" for its focus on zero-emissions and autonomous farming. 

Tesla wins first European approval for supervised FSD

U.S. government officials meet with top banking and tech executives to discuss Anthropic's super powerful Mythos ai

Google Gemini ai can answer questions with 3D models and simulations

Amazon Prime will add AppleTV later this month as a $9.99 monthly add on expanding their partnership

CoreWeave and META announce massive expansion of their ai infrastructure partnership of $21 billion in new cloud capacity

Amazon announces$25 billion investment in data centers in Mississippi 

BYD partners with KFC in China on charging stations

META launches new ai model called "Muse Spark" it is the inaugural model from Meta’s newly formed Meta Superintelligence Labs (MSL) 

TikTok China is building a second data center in Finland to cover data of European users under the name Project Clover, which originally was to be in Ireland

Google launches Google Ai Edge Eloquent, an offline ai dictation app on iOS

Anthropic launches "project Glasswing" allowing major tech firms like Microsoft, Google, and Apple to test its restricted, high-capability AI model, Claude Mythos Preview, for defensive cybersecurity purposes

 Fox will integrate Kalshi prediction market data across its news platforms 

Samsung messages ending in July, recommends switch to Google Messages

 Broadcom, Google, and Anthropic announced a major expansion of their strategic collaboration to scale AI infrastructure. This agreement centers on providing Anthropic with massive amounts of specialized computing power to develop and deploy future generations of its Claude AI models. 

 The collaboration consists of several interconnected long-term agreements: 

• Massive Compute Capacity: Anthropic will gain access to approximately 3.5 gigawatts (GW) of next-generation AI computing capacity starting in 2027.
• Custom TPU Development: Broadcom entered a long-term agreement with Google to develop and supply future generations of custom Tensor Processing Units (TPUs).
• Networking Infrastructure: Broadcom signed a "Supply Assurance Agreement" to provide networking and other essential components for Google’s next-generation AI racks through 2031.
• U.S.-Based Growth: The majority of this new capacity will be located in the United States, supporting Anthropic’s goal of strengthening American computing infrastructure. 

 Ford unveiled Ford Pro AI, a new embedded assistant for commercial fleets capable of analyzing 1 billion data points daily to optimize fuel consumption and vehicle health. 

 Amazon secured a major deal with Delta Air Lines to provide Wi-Fi on over 500 aircraft via its Project Kuiper satellite network, directly challenging SpaceX’s Starlink. 

 Starlink is currently active on over 2,500 aircraft and has been adopted by major global airline groups. Many of these carriers offer the service for free to loyalty members or all passengers.  

Databricks officially entered the cybersecurity market with the launch of Lakewatch, a new AI-powered Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) platform. 

 The product is designed as an "agentic SIEM" that leverages generative AI and the company's core Lakehouse architecture to challenge established vendors like Splunk, Microsoft, and Google. 

 To bolster its security expertise, Databricks announced two key acquisitions alongside the Lakewatch launch: 

• SiftD: A startup founded by former Splunk engineers (including the creator of Splunk's Search Processing Language) to enhance large-scale detection engineering.
• Antimatter: A security startup specializing in authentication and authorization for AI agents and securing data in SaaS applications. 

 Google announced a major AI-driven update for Google Maps on March 12, 2026. This is the most significant update in over a decade. The update incorporates Gemini AI to transform the app into a conversational travel assistant and upgrade driving visuals. 

 Key Feature: "Ask Maps" 

Ask Maps is a Gemini-powered conversational interface rolling out today on mobile.  

• Conversational Search: Users can ask complex, natural-language questions like "find a public tennis court with lights for night play" or "find a hair salon good for curly hair".
• Customized Results: The feature pulls data from over 300 million places and contributor reviews to provide tailored recommendations based on past activity and preferences.
• Trip Planning: Full AI-generated trip itineraries can be requested directly within the app.

 Navigation & Driving Upgrades

Google also introduced Immersive Navigation, which is designed to make driving more intuitive through 3D modeling and AI. 

Nvidia has invested $2 billion in Marvell Technology alongside an expanded partnership to integrate Marvell’s custom silicon into Nvidia’s artificial intelligence ecosystem. 

 The deal aims to streamline the development of semi-custom AI infrastructure for data centers and telecommunications networks. 

 The partnership centers on Nvidia NVLink Fusion™, a rack-scale platform that allows customers to combine Marvell’s specialized chips with Nvidia’s broader infrastructure. 

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Nvidia has invested an additional $2B in CoreWeave.  This investment effectively doubles Nvidia's stake in the company to approximately 13%, making Nvidia CoreWeave's second-largest shareholder. 

Nvidia is investing an additional $1 billion in ai startup Poolside as part of a new funding round. Numerius other investors participated in this and previous investing rounds along with Nvidia. 

Nvidia backed Poolside is an ai startup that has partnered with CoreWeave to create Project Horizon. The goal is to build a giant datacenter complex in Texas which will also be able to generate its own power. 

 Sony and TCL have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to form a global joint venture that will handle Sony’s home entertainment business. 

• Ownership Structure: TCL will hold a controlling 51% stake, while Sony retains 49%.
• Brand Identity: Products will continue to use the Sony and Bravia names. Sony will contribute its picture and audio processing technology, while TCL provides manufacturing scale and cost efficiency.
• Timeline: The deal is expected to be finalized by March 31, 2026, with the joint venture beginning operations in April 2027.
• Reason for the Deal: Sony is shifting focus toward its more lucrative gaming, music, and film segments (IP assets) while seeking to make its TV business more competitive through TCL's massive supply chain.

Databricks announced the acquisition of Quotient ai, an innovator in evaluation and reinforcement learning for AI agents. 

 Databricks purchased this startup to embed continuous evaluation directly into its AI tools. Quotient AI specializes in automated testing and human-in-the-loop feedback, which helps ensure AI agents are reliable and accurate before being deployed into production. 

  Alongside the acquisition, Databricks launched Genie Code, an autonomous AI agent designed for agentic data work. Unlike standard AI assistants that just suggest code, Genie Code can independently build data pipelines, debug failures, and maintain production systems. 

 , AMD and Nutanix have announced a major multi-year strategic partnership centered on developing an open AI infrastructure platform for enterprise applications. 

  AMD is investing $150 million in Nutanix common stock at a price of $36.26 per share. AMD will provide up to an additional $100 million to fund joint engineering and marketing initiatives. 

 This agreement deepens a relationship that began in 2018. Prior to this investment, the companies worked together to optimize Nutanix's Acropolis OS and AHV hypervisor for AMD EPYC processors, primarily focusing on power efficiency and high-performance virtualization. 

Softbank will buy DigitalBridge for $3 billion in cash ($4 billion including debt)  DigitalBridge Group, Inc., a Florida-based alternative asset manager specializing in digital infrastructure. 

 DigitalBridge manages roughly $108 billion in assets, including data centers, cell towers, fiber networks, and edge infrastructure. 

 SoftBank gains exposure to DigitalBridge's diverse holdings, which include major players like Vantage Data Centers, Zayo, Switch, and AtlasEdge. 

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Softbank buys ABB robotics unit

Softbank agreed to buy the robotics unit of Swiss engineering firm ABB for $5.4 billion according to Bloomberg reporting. 

 The acquisition aims to bolster IBM's artificial intelligence (AI) and hybrid cloud strategy by integrating Confluent's real-time data streaming platform. 

previously announced:

IBM acquires Txture

the acquisition will help clients migrate and modernize hybrid cloud estates. 

 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 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.

 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 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

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