January 16, 2026
Blogs
Anthropic Democratizes Agentic AI with Claude Cowork
On January 12, 2026, Anthropic announced the launch of Claude Cowork, a research preview of a new "computer agent" designed to automate desktop-based tasks for non-technical users. The announcement, released via an
The Good Neighbor: AI Factories that don’t Drain Resources
By Jim Lundy The Good Neighbor: Microsoft AI Factories save on resources Microsoft is embarking on a significant expansion of its AI Super Factories (e.g. artificial intelligence infrastructure) across th
January 13, 2026
Gemini launches Agentic CX for ecommerce
By Jim Lundy Gemini launches Agentic CX for ecommerce Retailers are rapidly moving beyond basic chatbots to embrace autonomous digital assistants that can actually execute tasks. At NRF 2026, Google Cloud l
January 10, 2026
GPU vs. ASIC: Nvidia buys Groq for $20B
By Jim Lundy GPU vs. ASIC: Nvidia buys Groq for $20B The global semiconductor landscape shifted decisively this week as Nvidia finalized a $20 billion strategic transaction to absorb Groq’s high-speed "La
January 8, 2026
Meta Acquires Manus to Accelerate AI Agents
By Jim Lundy Meta Acquires Manus to Accelerate AI Agents The global race for artificial intelligence dominance reached a significant milestone this week with Meta Platforms announcing its acquisition of Manus. This m
January 7, 2026
Gemini 3.0 Flash: Faster and Cheaper
By Jim Lundy Gemini 3.0 Flash: Faster and Cheaper The recent release of Gemini 3.0 Flash has fundamentally altered the price-performance expectations for enterprise AI. As organizations move from simple cha
Nvidia Rubin Reshapes the AI Factory
By Jim Lundy Nvidia Rubin Reshapes the AI Factory The unveiling of the NVIDIA Rubin platform at CES 2026 marks a structural shift in the delivery of artificial intelligence. By moving beyond a single-chip f
January 6, 2026
Alexa Unleashed: Amazon Brings AI to the Web
Amazon is taking its most significant step yet to break the "smart speaker" mold. On Monday, January 5, 2026, during the opening of the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas, Amazon announced the official laun
January 1, 2026
Gratitude and 2026: The AI Honeymoon is Over
Gratitude and 2026: The AI Honeymoon is Over By Jim Lundy The arrival of a new year often brings a moment of reflection on the challenges and successes of the previous twelve months. As we step into 2026, the t
December 30, 2025
Google Pixel Pro Fold: A Gift for Field Professionals
by Ken Dulaney Google Pixel Pro Fold: A New Years Gift for Field Professionals This blog overviews the emergence of the Google Pixel Pro Fold and offers our analysis on its viability as a high-end produ
December 19, 2025
Xmas Gift: Why the Nintendo Switch 2 is the Season’s Most Coveted Tech
The Nintendo Switch 2 is officially the holiday season’s most sought-after upgrade, marking a monumental leap forward for both portable and home gaming. For the last several months, gamers and families alike have b
Xmas Gift: The Anker Wireless Charging Pad
Introducing the Anker Wireless Charging Pad. We have all experienced the nightly frustration of fumbling for a charging cable in the dark or dealing with a frayed cord that only works when held at a specific angle.
Xmas Gift: The Ember Heated Mug
By Adam Pease The Ember Heated Mug is a great holiday gift. We all know that person: the one who pours a fresh cup of coffee, gets pulled into a meeting or a creative project, and returns twenty minutes la
December 17, 2025
Xmas Gift: The Plaud Note Pro Gift of Perfect Memory
By Betsy Burton If you’re looking for a gift for the tech-savvy professional, the perpetually busy student, or the entrepreneur drowning in a sea of meeting notes, the Plaud Note Pro stands in a league of its own. Th
Xmas Gift: License AI Assistants for Premium Privacy and Features
By Betsy Burton You likely know someone who uses a popular AI Assistants constantly - ChatGPT, Gemini, Copilot, and Claude. They might be a student, a professional streamlining their workflow, or a creative mind seekin
Xmas Tech Gifts: Smart Earbuds Are Essential for Work and Play
By Betsy Burton I talked to Santa the other day about the fact that Smart Earbuds are appearing on a lot of people's wish list this year following a number of releases this autumn in time for the holidays. The Apple
December 16, 2025
Xmas Tech Gifts: Power-up the iPhone 17 Pro
By Jim Lundy Xmas Tech Gifts: Power-up the iPhone 17 Pro The holiday season is here, and at Aragon Research, that means it is time to highlight our top technology gift ideas. For our first pick, we focus on
AI Agents Transform the Intelligent Contact Center
By Jim Lundy AI Agents Transform the Intelligent Contact Center The future of customer experience is no longer a question of if AI will be involved, but how AI will autonomously drive the experience. Many e
December 15, 2025