Databricks just dropped research showing a 70% improvement over traditional RAG for complex enterprise questions. The secret? Teaching the retriever to actually understand instructions and metadata. This could be a game-changer for anyone using AI on messy, real-world data.
Microsoft is launching Copilot Checkout, an AI agent that can purchase items directly within a chat. Starting with partners like Etsy, PayPal, and Shopify, it aims to make shopping seamless. But it also makes Microsoft’s AI assistant more inescapable than ever.
Google announced a suite of new AI features for Gmail, powered by Gemini. This includes summarizing long threads, drafting emails, and a new “AI Inbox” that acts as a proactive assistant. The basic features are free and rolling out now, with more advanced tools for paid subscribers.
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang highlighted Serve Robotics’ delivery robot at CES 2026, saying “I love those guys.” Analysts are now bullish, with one seeing 98.5% upside. The stock is up 25% this year but remains volatile.
Utah is the first state to allow an AI to renew prescriptions for chronic conditions. The pilot program with startup Doctronic will initially cost patients $4 per renewal. But the move brings serious concerns about medical errors and algorithmic bias.
Newly public court exhibits reveal Elon Musk actively facilitated OpenAI’s pivotal partnership with Microsoft in 2016, calling Amazon’s Jeff Bezos a “tool.” This contradicts his current lawsuit, filed in August 2024, which argues his $44 million investment was a charitable donation and opposes OpenA
Intel has officially launched its Panther Lake Core Ultra 3 mobile processors at CES 2026. Built on the new Intel 18A process, they promise massive performance uplifts and are the first chips designed and manufactured entirely in the US using this tech. Laptops are available for pre-order now, with
Acer is diving deeper into networking with a new lineup of Wi-Fi 7 and 5G devices. The products range from a high-end gaming router to portable hotspots, all slated for release in 2026.
Samsung is caught in a classic tech industry bind. While its memory division is raking in cash due to a global shortage, its mobile division is facing a tough decision: raise prices on its next flagship phones or eat into its own profits.
Commonwealth Fusion Systems is partnering with tech giants to accelerate its quest for clean energy. The plan involves creating a virtual replica of its fusion machine to run AI-powered simulations, compressing years of work into weeks.
