Gmail debuts a personalized AI Inbox, AI Overviews in search, and more January 8, 2026 Gmail is also bringing several AI features that were previously available only to paid users to all users.
Former Bolt CEO Maju Kuruvilla’s startup triples to $100M valuation January 8, 2026 Spangle has raised $15 million in a Series A round to expand its AI-generated shopping experiences.
JPMorgan Chase becomes the new issuer of the Apple Card January 8, 2026 Apple expects the transition to take 24 months
Google and Character.AI negotiate first major settlements in teen chatbot death cases January 8, 2026 The settlements are among the first tied to lawsuits accusing AI companies of harming users.
Discord and Mercor investor Niko Bonatsos departs General Catalyst, plans new VC firm January 7, 2026 Bonatsos spent 15 years at GC, and until last year led the firm’s seed investing strategy.
Larry Page loosens business ties to CA amid state’s proposed wealth tax, report January 7, 2026 Larry Page is reportedly moving assets out of California over concern the state will vote in a tax on billionaires.
Yes, LinkedIn banned AI agent startup Artisan, but now it’s back January 7, 2026 Several viral posts noticed that Artisan was banned. But the CEO tells us it wasn’t for the reasons many thought.
Roku’s $3 streaming service Howdy will be coming to other platforms, CEO says January 7, 2026 At CES 2026, Anthony Wood, Roku’s founder, chairman, and CEO, offered a hint about the future of the company’s newest streaming channel, Howdy, and its ambition to become a broader competitor in the market.
OpenAI unveils ChatGPT Health, says 230 million users ask about health each week January 7, 2026 The feature, which is expected to roll out in the coming weeks, will offer a dedicated space for conversations with ChatGPT about health.