Technology

Anthropic Launches Cowork, a Claude Code-Like Tool for General Computing

Built in under two weeks using Claude Code itself, Anthropic's Cowork lets non-developers harness autonomous AI file management — no command line required.

Technology

Apple Partners With Google to Power AI Features Using Gemini Models

Apple is turning to Google's Gemini models to power Siri and future AI features — a non-exclusive deal that signals a major pivot in how Apple is building its AI foundation.

Technology

Andreessen Horowitz Raises $15 Billion Across Six Venture Funds

Andreessen Horowitz just captured 18% of all US venture capital in one fundraise — $15 billion spread across AI, crypto, bio, defense, and growth strategies.

Technology

Google Co-Founders Exit California Amid Proposed Wealth Tax

Sergey Brin is cutting ties with California just as a health care union pushes a ballot measure that would force billionaires to pay a one-time 5% tax on total assets — retroactive to January 1, 2025.

Automotive

Ford Unveils AI Assistant and Next-Generation BlueCruise at CES 2026

Ford's next-gen BlueCruise costs 30% less to produce and paves the way for eyes-off Level 3 driving by 2028 — debuting on a $30,000 electric vehicle platform.

Technology

Understanding Change: Henry Ellenbogen on Investment Philosophy and AI's White-Collar Impact

Henry Ellenbogen built New Horizons Fund at 19% annual returns before founding Durable Capital — now he argues AI will reshape knowledge work the way China reshaped manufacturing.

Technology

NVIDIA Targets 2027 for Level 4 Robotaxi Fleet Deployment Using AI Chips

NVIDIA's $3,500 Drive AGX Thor chip is the backbone of its 2027 robotaxi ambitions — and partnerships with Uber and Mercedes-Benz suggest the timeline is more than talk.

Technology

Carta's State of Startups 2025: A Two-Speed Ecosystem

AI startups captured 44% of all US startup capital in 2025, while initial equity grants have shrunk 50% since 2022 and the average seed-stage team has collapsed from 10.3 to just 6.2 people.

OpenAI

OpenAI's Audio-First Device Strategy

OpenAI is consolidating engineering, product, and research teams around audio to ship a Q1 2026 model with natural interruption handling and simultaneous speech—positioning the company for smart glasses and screenless 'companion' devices before the hardware even ships.

Daily Roundup

January 1st Uristocrat Notes: Chelsea Sacks Maresca, Wembanyama Injury Scare, Kobe 9 Elite & More

Chelsea fired Enzo Maresca on New Year's Day despite winning the Conference League and Club World Cup. Wembanyama scored 31 before hyperextending his knee, but San Antonio rallied for a 134-132 win.

Daily Roundup

December 30th Roundup: Nike Book 1, Jokic Injury, China's Humanoid Robot Push & More

The Nike Book 1 'Torched' ($155) releases December 30th, headlining a packed day that also saw Jokic hyperextend his knee against Miami — the three-time MVP averaging 29.9 PPG now faces an MRI.

Technology

Disney's One-Year Exclusivity Window with Open AI

Disney sent Google a cease-and-desist the same day it announced its $1B OpenAI deal — a deliberate signal that exclusivity is the price of access. Bob Iger isn't embracing AI; he's building an auction market for cultural authenticity.