Amazon has opened up early access to its Alexa+ generative AI assistant to anyone through a website. The move frees the AI from hardware, but it’s a temporary freebie before it gets bundled with Amazon Prime or costs $20 a month on its own.
Major electronics giants are making another push into home robotics. The vision is a “zero labor home,” but the reality is robots still can’t handle the messy, unstructured world of your living room.
According to reports, Google is pivoting from flashy launches to deeply integrating its Gemini AI across all products by 2026. This includes replacing Google Assistant, a potential new OS called Aluminium, and a renewed push into AI-powered smart glasses.
The channel-first strategy is gaining serious traction with new cybersecurity vendors. According to CRN, startups like Orchid Security are building their entire go-to-market around partners from day one to gain velocity and credibility.
The debate inside media companies isn’t just about lost clicks from AI search. It’s a strategic choice between protecting content and remaining a relevant authority in a world where AI summarizes everything.
The high-end gym chain Equinox is launching a New Year’s campaign filled with absurd AI-generated imagery, including a pole-dancing Justin Trudeau. The goal is to be provocative, but the early reaction has been mixed, with some calling it cheap. Here’s a look at the strategy and the risks.
The entry-level job market for 2026 graduates looks bleak, with hiring projected to grow just 1.6%. A perfect storm of AI fears, fake job postings, and a pivot to blue-collar work is reshaping the landscape for Gen Z.
Paul Thomas Anderson curated a marathon for a friend’s wedding, and his 9 AM starter was the 1984 cult film Repo Man. The movie, made for $1.5 million, is a chaotic blend of punk rock and alien tech that still influences filmmakers today.
According to a Fortune survey, top investors and founders predict 2026 will be the year the AI bubble deflates. The consensus is that the era of novelty purchasing is over, and the focus will shift sharply to measurable business value and ROI.
Samsung announced at CES 2026 that its SmartThings platform has surpassed 430 million users globally. This marks a massive jump from 350 million users in September 2024. The company is also expanding an insurance partnership to help users save money.
