January 27, 2026
Blogs
January 23, 2026
Apple and their secret AI Pin project
By Jim Lundy Apple and their secret AI Pin project The era of the screen-dominant mobile experience is beginning to evolve into a more integrated and ambient computing environment. In other words, wearable
January 22, 2026
Sweetpea: OpenAI teases Markets with AI Earbuds
By Jim Lundy Sweetpea: OpenAI teases Markets with AI Earbuds The shift toward personal artificial intelligence and AI enabled wearables is moving into the audio space as software leaders seek direct consume
January 16, 2026
OpenAI Monetizes the Chat: Advertising Test Set for ChatGPT
OpenAI announced on Friday, January 16, 2026, that it will begin testing advertisements within ChatGPT in the coming weeks. This landmark decision was revealed during a period of massive expansion for the company, fo
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: Microsoft AI Factories save on 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
Google launches Gemini Agentic CX for ecommerce
By Jim Lundy Google launches Gemini 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
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 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 productivity to
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