💪 Apple's Whoop competitor, Claude Opus 5.5, GPT-6 Sol and Luna

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Enjoy today's news.

Apple builds a screenless fitness tracker, using a thin fabric band and sensors for continuous health monitoring.
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Anthropic launches Claude Opus 5.5, matching Fable 5.1 performance while costing 40% less to run than Opus 5.
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OpenAI debuts GPT-6 Sol and Luna, faster affordable models bringing Astra's strengths at 50% lower API prices.
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a16z launches the Horowitz Andreessen Academy, a tuition-free college alternative preparing young builders for the AI era.
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𝕏 introduces X Numbers, a private contact code allowing users to receive direct calls and messages from non-followers.
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Apple unveils Apple Music Hall, a venue in London's Battersea Power Station featuring a modular stage, spatial audio, and live studios.
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Beats introduces Beats 360, its first over-ear headphones with interchangeable cushions and IPX4 water resistance.
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PayPal partners with Meta's Muse, letting customers shop and check out using the AI agent across its merchant network.
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Legora hits $200M in ARR, reaching 130,000 lawyers across 2,100 firms in more than 80 countries.
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ETN announces the 2026 ETN100, ranking the 100 most influential tech posters on 𝕏.
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Texas Governor Greg Abbott halts data center permits, pending an audit of their impact on the state’s power grid.
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Praxis builds its first physical city in Uruguay, investing $1B in homes, culture, and infrastructure.
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Incredible launches as a voice-controlled computer assistant, allowing users to open apps, browse websites, and complete tasks hands-free.
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Sol raises $4M to launch an AI agent that completes unfinished work in emails and requests approval before sending.
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All-In Summit 2026: Boom Supersonic CEO Blake Scholl on commercial supersonic flight, sonic boom regulations, and adapting jet engines to power AI data centers.
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New Sourcery episode: Molly O'Shea sits down with Horowitz Andreessen Academy CEO Gagan Biyani to discuss launching the academy, prioritizing proof of work over grades, and how AI is transforming traditional education.
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New Sources episode: Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff joins Alex Heath to discuss the SaaS market outlook, San Francisco’s AI revival, and Slack's agentic future.
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New Silicon Valley Girl episode: Marina Mogilko interviews Lovable co-founder Anton Osika on moving past vibe coding, monetizing automated tasks, and AI founder skills.
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As promised, tech and startups in a minute.

See you tomorrow.

P.S. New trailer for You Can See Everything, Nathan Fielder’s documentary on Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes, just dropped 👀