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Elon Musks lawsuit against OpenAI heads to trial, alleging breach of nonprofit mission for profit. Musk, co-founder and former board member, accuses OpenAI of abandoning its original purpose. OpenAI shifted to a for-profit model in 2019, becoming a public benefit corporation in 2025. Musk, who left OpenAI in 2018, founded rival xAI and made a $97.4 billion bid to buy OpenAI, which was rejected. The trial is scheduled for March. Checkout Solipillow.com

2026: The Year of Consumer Tech Investment - Vanessa Larco Predicts Venture capitalist Vanessa Larco foresees 2026 as the year of consumer tech investment. She believes consumer products offer quicker feedback on product-market fit, enabling startups to pivot fast or scrap ideas without guessing. OpenAIs foray into consumer tech, such as AI apps for shopping and booking, sets the stage for AI evolving into concierge services. Larco expects a surge in mergers and acquisitions in consumer tech, particularly in areas like home marketplaces that OpenAI avoids. She also warns about the prevalence of deepfakes on social media, suggesting users seek truth elsewhere. Voice AI is another area of interest, with Larco believing advanced voice tech will separate screen tasks from audio ones for a more natural user experience. Checkout Solipillow.com

Bose extends SoundTouch smart speaker support, open-sources API, and allows local controls via app update. Users can now create custom apps to fill gaps left by cloud shutdown, setting a user-friendly example in the industry. Checkout Solipillow.com

Google unveils AI-powered Gmail features to streamline your inbox. The new AI Inbox tab organizes emails into suggested to-dos and topics to catch up on, prioritizing important actions and categorizing updates. AI overviews enable natural language search, while a proofread tool enhances drafts. Rolling out to testers and subscribers initially, with free access to help me write and suggested replies for all. Checkout Solipillow.com

The BlackBerry Communicator, priced at $499, is making a comeback with a physical keyboard, running Android 16 and featuring a 4.03-inch AMOLED screen. It offers a recessed chin for key protection, a signal light for important messages, and impressive specs like 256GB storage, a 4000mAh battery, and a 50MP rear camera. Shipping starts in late 2026, with five years of Android updates. Checkout Solipillow.com

Microsofts Xbox Developer Direct event on January 22nd promises a deep dive into two highly anticipated games: Forza Horizon six and Fable. Playground Games will showcase the first gameplay of Forza Horizon six, set in Japan, offering a fresh twist to the open-world racing series. Game Freak will reveal more about their new action RPG, Beast of Reincarnation. Tune in live on Twitch and YouTube at 1 PM ET, 10 AM PT, or 6 PM GMT for potential surprises. Checkout Solipillow.com

OpenAI unveils ChatGPT Health, a dedicated tab for medical queries, promising robust privacy measures. However, concerns arise over data security and misuse, with experts warning of potential breaches and misuse. The feature, not yet live, raises questions about its effectiveness in safeguarding users health information. Checkout Solipillow.com

Experience the thrill of Lakers games like never before! Apple and Spectrum are bringing live, immersive VR broadcasts to the Vision Pro, starting with the Lakers vs. Bucks game on January ninth. With custom Blackmagic cameras capturing dynamic perspectives, fans can enjoy a real courtside feel. Subscribers need a Spectrum SportsNet subscription, while anyone can watch replays and highlights with an NBA ID. This partnership could redefine live sports viewing, with five more games scheduled and potential for global expansion. Checkout Solipillow.com

Spangle, an AI-driven e-commerce startup, secures $15M in Series A funding, led by NewRoad Capital Partners, with Madrona and DNX Ventures. Founded by former Bolt CEO Maju Kuruvilla, Spangles real-time AI personalizes shopper experiences, boosting revenue and ROI. With a team of six, the funding will support research, engineering, and sales growth. Checkout Solipillow.com