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Artificial Intelligence

1. Google’s autonomous agents can now pay each other thanks to Coinbase

   This sentence is straight out of our sci-fi reality. Autonomous agents will become more accessible and understandable soon, with an economy behind it too. (Coinbase)

2. TikTok’s algorithm will be rewritten for the US by Oracle and VCs

   Users will download a new app that runs entirely on US infrastructure and its algorithm will be controlled by the US. (Reuters)
   

Spatial Computing

1. Snap OS 2.0 takes a small step towards AR glasses you might actually wear
   While this update might have fancy features, it’s practical nature could indicate a more consumer focused approach. (The Verge)

2. Meta Connect 2025 is today at 8pm ET / 5pm PT
   With the latest news indicating a focus on Smart Glasses tune in to see what else they announce from their Reality Labs division. (TechCrunch)

3. visionOS 26 is out now for the Apple Vision Pro
   Spatial Widgets and new Personas are the tip of the iceberg in Apple’s latest version of the Vision Pro operating system. (9to5Mac)

4. Hololuminescent Display is the latest in the line of display technology
   We went from LCD to OLED and now we’re moving towards a 3-dimensional paradigm with the HLD. (Looking Glass)
   

Robotics

1. Foundation is gearing up to produce 10,000 Phantom humanoid robots
   2026 is looking like another step change in the humanoid robot industry and Foundation wants to take a slice of the pie. (X)

2. Figure has closed another round of funding

   With 1B raised and a 39B post-money valuation this robotics company is pushing towards mass adoption of their humanoid robots in the next few years. (X)

Transportation

1. Tesla has partnered with Uber Freight

   The program is focused on integrating Tesla Semis into supply chains to reduce cost and increase efficiency. (X)

Biotech

1. Sam Altman’s longevity startup is testing a pill for a younger brain

   Retro Biosciences is working on a pill that will reverse the aging process in our brains to recycle cells and eliminate so called gunk. (X)

Extras

1. Minimal Phone
   An alternative to the dopamine inducing iOS and Android slabs of glass.

2. Demon Slayer broke records at the box office

   This new anime movie is demonstrating how popular the genre has become worldwide

Our vision

Across our typical industries there have been quite a few advancements and announcements. This week was especially busy in the realm of spatial computing. New operating systems from Snap and Apple are bringing both practical and innovative experiences to Augmented and Mixed Reality. Meta’s Connect conference is sure to have some jaw dropping announcements in its own right when it comes to their line of Rayban smart glasses.

TikTok will live on in the US after a group of investors team up with Oracle to take over. This provides a US controlled version of the popular app to lessen fears of Chinese data manipulation. The other big update in AI was Coinbase and Google’s partnership to provide payment methods for AI agents. While that sounds straight out of the future it means a lot for economies that will be built on top of thousands and then millions AI agents without human intervention.

Humanoid robots continue to become more mainstream and 2026 will be a year where we see a big uptick in their adoption and maybe even the first Star Wars-esque droid for your home.

Lastly a new dark horse is appearing and gaining traction - Longevity. This trend is a great one but comes with a lot of complications. If we can live forever (or at least much longer to like 200) what does that mean for society? Well with autonomous cars, robots and economies built on the backs of AI agents, society will have to adjust to that anyway. So might as well extend human lifespan while we’re at it.

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