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So somebody at Apple forgot to zip their lips, and Mark Gurman, the man who has made leaking Apple secrets his entire personality — just dropped details on THREE AI wearables reportedly targeting 2027. Which, in Apple time, probably means 2033. But let's get excited anyway!
Per Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, the lineup is a wild departure from the "screen everywhere" era. Yup, Apple is officially moving toward ambient AI that lives on your face, your neck, and in your ears.
The "Big Three" AI Gadgets
Smart Glasses (Codename: N50) Apple has reportedly ditched the sci-fi AR screens for now. Instead, you get a dual-camera system: one high-res lens for content and a second "always-on" camera that acts as Siri’s eyes. It’s basically a pair of premium frames with speakers, a mic, and a Siri that can actually see your surroundings in real time. Production is slated to start in December 2026.
The AI Pendant Imagine an AirTag that can hear and see. This little guy clips to your shirt or hangs as a necklace to feed data straight to your iPhone. It’ll spot a low-res camera and a microphone designed to give Siri constant context. It’s still in the early stages and could get canceled, so keep your excitement checked.
Camera AirPods This is the one that sounds like a fever dream. Apple is looking at putting infrared cameras inside your earbuds. These aren't for taking selfies; they are purely there to give the AI visual context. These might actually arrive as early as late 2026.
Simply Put: You’re getting a tiny robot friend. And it’s a massive play for AI adoption because when Apple ships something, over 1.5 billion iPhone users suddenly care. This folks is how AI goes from "tech nerd hobby" to "something your grandma uses to find her keys."
We've got to be real though: Apple is currently a few years behind Meta’s Ray-Ban glasses, which have been selling like hotcakes while Siri was busy mishearing "Call Mom" as "Call Mongolia."
This is also the same company that promised a "smarter Siri" in 2024, then 2025, and well... we’re still waiting. We love you, Tim, but we will believe the 2027 date when we’re actually wearing the glasses.
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🤖 Claude Sonnet 4.6 Launch: Everything You Need to Know About the 1M Token Context Window
Okay y’all, pop quiz: What do Swiss watches and Anthropic have in common? They are both exceptionally punctual.
Anthropic just dropped Claude Sonnet 4.6 right on its four-month release cycle. It’s like they set a calendar reminder and actually followed it (must be nice). For the non-techies: Claude has three sizes. Sonnet is the "medium fries" option: it’s smart, affordable, and the one businesses actually love.
And from what we're seeing, Sonnet 4.6 isn’t just a patch; it is a total glow-up.
So what actually got better?
The Mega-Brain: It now has a 1 million token context window (in beta). To put that in perspective: imagine asking your AI to read your entire work library and then answer questions about it. It can now hold entire codebases, lengthy contracts and dozens of research papers in a single prompt.
The Coding King: In "Claude Code" testing, users preferred 4.6 over 4.5 roughly 70% of the time cuz it’s less prone to overengineering and way better at following instructions without hallucinating.
The Real Flex: Users actually preferred Sonnet 4.6 over Opus 4.5 (Anthropic’s "Large Fries" model) 59% of the time. That is the medium model beating the flagship. Awkward.
Oh and, Computer Use is Now Actually Useful
Back in 2024, Anthropic’s "computer use" feature was a bit like a toddler trying to drive a car: experimental and slightly terrifying.
Fast forward to today: Sonnet 4.6 is hitting human-level capability in navigating spreadsheets and web forms. So yeah, it’s no longer a demo; it’s production-ready. On the OSWorld benchmark (the "SATs" for computer-using AI), 4.6 marks the biggest leap yet with 72.5%.
And that’s not all, according to TechCrunch, Sonnet 4.6 hit record scores on:
SWE-Bench: Software engineering tasks at 79.6%.
ARC-AGI-2: A test for human-like intelligence. It scored 60.4%, beating most rivals, though it still trails the heavy hitters like Gemini 3 and GPT-5.2.
The Best Part? Pricing hasn't changed. It’s still $3/$15 per million tokens as Sonnet 4.5, plus, Sonnet 4.6 is available now on all Claude plans, Claude Cowork, Claude Code, API and all major cloud platforms. They’ve also upgraded the free tier to Sonnet 4.6 by default, and yes, it now includes file creation, connectors, skills, and compaction.
OpenAI’s account team is likely sweating right now.
But perhaps, the testimonials from real-world companies are where it gets really interesting:
Replit's President, Michele Catasta, went further, saying "the performance-to-cost ratio of Claude Sonnet 4.6 is extraordinary."
But hey, knowing how they love backing themselves… don’t just take their word for it. Go test it and decide for yourself.
The Big Picture:
Every time Anthropic ships a better model at a cheap price, the "AI for everyone" dream gets closer. This isn't just a tech update; it is a democratization story. The gap between "AI for Fortune 500s" and AI in your laptop is closing fast, and Anthropic is a big reason why.
The Lesson: If your current AI is still acting like it’s 2024, it might be time to switch to the orange side.
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✍️ Editor’s Corner
Hi Automaters,
I wanted to wish you all a Happy Chinese New Year. This year is an auspicious one, the year of the Fire Horse, one that comes only every 60 years.
May this year bring you great luck, prosperity, and most importantly, good health.
Tak Lo, Editor, The Automated
🧱 Around The AI Block
🦾 Samsung uses AI-generated ads to market Galaxy S26.
🤖 Cohere launches a family of open multilingual models.
🙅♀️ Meta bans viral AI tool OpenClaw over security risks
⛅ Claims that AI can help fix climate dismissed as greenwashing.
🔎 Google makes AI search links more visible in UI refresh.
🤖 WordPress.com launches AI assistant for editing and design.
🤝 Figma partners with Anthropic to turn AI code Into designs.
👮 Spain to investigate social media firms over AI-generated child sexual abuse material.
🛠️ Trending Tools
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For the Workflow Perfectionists: Storyflow lets you describe your project in plain English, and instantly builds you a visual workspace with timelines, task breakdowns, and expert tactics.
For the Hands-Off Bookkeepers: Truewind uses AI to handle bookkeeping and financial management, turning your messy transaction data into board-ready reports.
For the Customer Obsessed: Re:amaze uses AI to manage your customer conversations across every channel. It drafts responses, summarizes long threads, and automates common queries so your small team can provide "big company" support 24/7.
Hope these tools help you reclaim some of your time today!
🤖 AI Workout Of The Day: How to Use Jasper’s Brand Voice Feature for Authentic AI Social Media Contents
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Most people are still staring at a blinking cursor while their competitors are dropping five viral posts before breakfast. If you are still manually writing every caption, you aren't just working hard, you are falling behind.
AI has officially evolved from a "chatty bot" into a full-scale content pipeline. We aren't just talking about fixing your grammar. We’re talking about a system that takes one single idea and auto-generates your entire week’s worth of LinkedIn posts, Instagram carousels, and spicy Twitter threads in about three minutes.
🧠 The MVP: Jasper AI:
Jasper is used by around 900+ businesses because it actually understands the difference between a "corporate" LinkedIn update, a marketing content and a "vibey" Instagram caption. In 2026, it introduced content pipelines, which basically turned campaign planning from a week-long headache into a quick coffee break.
The Speedrun to a 1-Person Content Empire:
Clone your voice: Head to jasper.ai and hit the "Brand Voice" tab. Paste a sample of your best writing or drop in your URL. Jasper reverse-engineers your specific style so your posts don't sound like a generic robot. This is the secret sauce everyone misses.
Pick your format: Click "Create Content" and head to the Social Media category. Jasper has pre-built templates for everything from "quote cards" to full carousel scripts.
Prompt with precision: Don't just say "write a post." Try "write a punchy, 3-sentence caption for a cold brew brand targeting busy millennials." Hit the sparkle icon (✨) to let Jasper’s "Prompt Enhancer" beef up your instructions before you hit generate.
Batch like a boss: Use the new Jasper Grid interface. It’s a spreadsheet-style view where you can generate and edit hundreds of posts at scale. If you are managing multiple brands or a massive calendar, this is your new best friend.
The Cost: 7-day free trial (credit card required). Paid plans start around $59/month (as at the time of writing).
💡 Prompt To Try:
The Authority Builder: "Create a 7-day LinkedIn posting plan for an AI consultant. Mix educational tips, personal story hooks, and one 'spicy' take. Tone: expert but approachable."
The Engagement Driver: "Write 5 Instagram captions for a productivity app targeting Gen Z freelancers. Use a conversational tone, include a question to drive comments, and keep them under 150 characters."
The X/Twitter Thread: "Write a punchy thread starter about why most people are using AI tools wrong. Make it slightly controversial and end with a poll option."Is this your AI Workout of the Week (WoW)? Cast your vote!
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