Plaud launches the $179 Plaud NotePin S AI recorder, a version of the $159 NotePin that adds a physical button.
confirmed 1 article 2026-01-05
Plaud Plaud NotePin S AI recorder
Plaud launches the $179 Plaud NotePin S AI recorder, similar to the $159 NotePin but with a button, alongside a new desktop app for recording meeting audio
The Verge · 2026-01-05 · #28
Qualcomm unveils the Dragonwing IQ10 Series, a full-stack robotics architecture integrating hardware, software, and AI for industrial and consumer humanoid robots.
confirmed 1 article 2026-01-05
Qualcomm Dragonwing IQ10 Series full-stack robotics architecture industrial and consumer humanoids
Qualcomm unveils the Dragonwing IQ10 Series, a full-stack robotics architecture integrating hardware, software, and AI for industrial and consumer humanoids
CNET · 2026-01-05 · #9
Plaud launches a new desktop app for recording meeting audio alongside the NotePin S device.
confirmed 1 article 2026-01-05
Plaud desktop app for recording meeting audio
Plaud launches the $179 Plaud NotePin S AI recorder, similar to the $159 NotePin but with a button, alongside a new desktop app for recording meeting audio
The Verge · 2026-01-05 · #28
Sources say Alibaba's Amap will soon launch an AI tool that lets restaurants render 3D images from uploaded videos or photos to compete with Meituan.
rumored 1 article 2026-01-05
Amap Alibaba Group AI 3D image rendering tool for restaurants
Sources: Alibaba's Amap will soon launch an AI tool to let restaurants render 3D images by just uploading videos or photos, in a bid to compete with Meituan
Bloomberg · 2026-01-05 · #11
Lyte emerged from stealth, publicly announcing its existence and mission.
confirmed 1 article 2026-01-05
Lyte
Lyte, founded by ex-Apple Face ID engineers, emerges from stealth and raised ~$107M to develop tech to help robots see better and move more safely in the world
Bloomberg · 2026-01-05 · #10
Waymo and Baidu plan to launch robotaxi services in London in 2026.
confirmed 1 article 2026-01-04
Waymo Baidu London robotaxis
California launched DROP, a free Delete Request and Opt-out Platform on January 1 that lets residents request deletion of their personal data from over 500 registered data brokers.
confirmed 1 article 2026-01-04
California Delete Request and Opt-out Platform (DROP) registered data brokers (500+)
West Co launched the invite-only social app Tangle (designed for "intentional living") in November.
confirmed 1 article 2026-01-04
West Co Tangle
Filing: West Co, founded by Biz Stone and Evan Sharp, raised $29M; it launched the invite-only social app Tangle, “designed for intentional living”, in November
Financial Times · 2026-01-04 · #4
Baidu is preparing to launch its robotaxi service in London in 2026.
confirmed 1 article 2026-01-04
Baidu London
Waymo is preparing to launch its robotaxi service in London in 2026.
confirmed 1 article 2026-01-04
Waymo London
California launched DROP, a free Delete Request and Opt-out Platform on January 1 that lets California residents request deletion of their personal data from more than 500 registered data brokers.
confirmed 1 article 2026-01-04
California DROP (Delete Request and Opt-out Platform) registered data brokers (500+) California residents
Pebble unveils the Pebble Round 2 smartwatch with a rounded screen and basic health and activity tracking but no heart rate monitor; ships in May for $199.
confirmed 1 article 2026-01-03
Pebble Pebble Round 2 smartwatch rounded screen basic health and activity tracking no heart rate monitor shipping in May $199
Pebble unveils the Pebble Round 2, a smartwatch with a rounded screen and basic health and activity tracking but no heart rate monitor, shipping in May for $199
TechCrunch · 2026-01-03 · #9
Baidu prepares to launch robotaxi service in London in 2026.
confirmed 1 article 2026-01-03
Baidu London
London is set to become the first city where both US and Chinese robotaxis operate, as Waymo and Baidu prepare to launch their robotaxis in the city in 2026
Financial Times · 2026-01-03 · #8
Waymo prepares to launch robotaxi service in London in 2026.
confirmed 1 article 2026-01-03
Waymo London
London is set to become the first city where both US and Chinese robotaxis operate, as Waymo and Baidu prepare to launch their robotaxis in the city in 2026
Financial Times · 2026-01-03 · #8
California launches a free data-privacy tool on January 1 allowing residents to request deletion of their personal data from over 500 registered data brokers.
confirmed 1 article 2026-01-03
California residents registered data brokers
California launched a free tool on January 1 that lets residents request the deletion of their personal data from over 500 registered data brokers
PCMag · 2026-01-03 · #4
Baidu prepares to launch robotaxi service in London in 2026.
confirmed 1 article 2026-01-03
Baidu London
London is set to become the first city where both US and Chinese robotaxis operate, as Waymo and Baidu prepare to launch their robotaxis in the city in 2026
Financial Times · 2026-01-03 · #8
California launches a free tool (effective Jan 1) enabling residents to request deletion of their personal data from over 500 registered data brokers.
confirmed 1 article 2026-01-03
California data brokers
California launched a free tool on January 1 that lets residents request the deletion of their personal data from over 500 registered data brokers
PCMag · 2026-01-03 · #4
Waymo prepares to launch robotaxi service in London in 2026.
confirmed 1 article 2026-01-03
Waymo London
London is set to become the first city where both US and Chinese robotaxis operate, as Waymo and Baidu prepare to launch their robotaxis in the city in 2026
Financial Times · 2026-01-03 · #8
Brookfield launches cloud company Radiant.
confirmed 1 article 2026-01-02
Brookfield Radiant
Brookfield is starting cloud company Radiant and a new $10B AI fund, after saying it plans to acquire up to $100B in land, data centers, and power assets for AI
The Information · 2026-01-02 · #13
Brookfield launches a cloud company named Radiant.
confirmed 1 article 2026-01-02
Brookfield Radiant
Brookfield is starting cloud company Radiant and a new $10B AI fund, after saying it plans to acquire up to $100B in land, data centers, and power assets for AI
The Information · 2026-01-02 · #13
Meta launched Reels in 2020.
confirmed 1 article 2026-01-02
Meta Reels
How Meta's Reels became a hit, with a $50B+ annual run rate; Sensor Tower: users spend 27 minutes/day on Instagram Reels, 21 on YouTube Shorts, and 44 on TikTok
Wall Street Journal · 2026-01-02 · #10