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Feature: Travel Has Been Reactive for 20 Years. Veny Wants to Make It Predictive

Consumer Tech: Tesla’s 7-seat 2026 Model Y; Apple 2026 lineup; Anthropic “Claude Cowork” + Claude for Healthcare; Walmart Gemini shopping; Walmart/Wing drone

Art/Culture: Golden Globes; Netflix’s 7-wins; Paramount sues WBD on Netflix deal

Food/Drink: 2025–2030 Dietary Guidelines update; 2026 nutrition trends; economic uncertainty; Texas BBQ in-air +more

Sports: Supreme Court reviews transgender athlete bans; Nico Rosberg raises $100M; FIFA + Lenovo “AI-powered World Cup” tooling; MLB Main Street Sports split + more

Futurism: Asteroids, cancer mapping, neurotech; China internet satellites; “perfect conductor” rubidium; CERN plasma “fireballs”; MIT nuclear-thermal propulsion

Wellness: Eli Lilly + Nvidia $1B drug discovery lab; Converge Bio; Google pulls AI medical summaries; sight-restoring eye injection; Aurora Therapeutics; GiftHealth

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CONSUMER TECH:

Tesla's Family Model Y — The 2026 Model Y now includes a $2,500 seven-seat option with the Premium AWD Long Range model with fold-flat kids seats.

Apple’s 2026 Lineup — Leaks suggest Apple plans to launch a low-cost MacBook with an A18 Pro chip ($499-$799). New MacBook Pro models, iPads, a foldable iPhone, AR glasses, and a Studio Display with 120Hz ProMotion and mini-LED. Also: Apple launched Creator Studio, a $12.99/mth subscription for creative apps like Final Cut Pro, Logic Pro, and Pixelmator Pro.

Claude Cowork — Anthropic introduces a tool enhancing Claude Code with features like file organization and tool integration. Also: Anthropic debuts Claude for Healthcare, an AI toolkit to aid providers and patients by connecting to data.

UCP — Google’s Universal Commerce Protocol enhances agentic commerce with an o-s standard, dynamic pricing, real-time inventory checks, and tokenized payments. Also: Walmart AI partners with Google to integrate AI assistant Gemini into its product discovery and purchase experience.

Drone Delivery — Wing and Walmart are expanding drone deliveries to 150 more stores & 40M+ Americans, they plan 270 locations by 2027 nationwide.

Samsung's TriFold — The Galaxy Z TriFold launches soon in the US with a 10-in main display, 6.5-in cover display, a 200-mp camera and a 5,600-mAh battery.

WEEKEND CRYPTOGRAM:

[Open Deal] WYDE Hits $14M FDV & Becomes The First 501(c)(4) Exchange

This week, Wyoming Decentralized Exchange (WYDE) hit a $14M valuation, funded over 4,184 meals, and received federal recognition as a 501(c)(4) nonprofit.

And the government just announced food policy that aligns perfectly with WYDE’s mission. Wyde Founder Aaron Rafferty writes about how The 2025-2030 Dietary Guidelines for Americans emphasize the importance of real food and flips the food pyramid towards reduction of processed foods and the inclusion of protein, dairy, and healthy fats in diets to address chronic health issues linked to poor nutrition.

“I've been working on something at @wydeorg that connects directly to this moment. Millions of Americans are obese and still hungry because they do not eat REAL FOOD.”

— Aaron Rafferty, Co-Founder of Wyde

Travel Has Been Reactive for 20 Years. Veny Wants to Make It Predictive

Tech Buzz Editorial Feature

A System Built for Alerts, Not People

For decades, digital travel tools have followed the same basic pattern. Something happens, then an alert fires. A gate changes, a push notification arrives. A flight is delayed, an email lands in your inbox. Travelers are left stitching together airline apps, airport maps, text messages, and ride apps while moving through crowded terminals. The experience is fragmented by design. Each tool only understands one small piece of the journey.

A brand new travel tool demoing at CES 2026, Veny, starts from a different place. Instead of reacting to events after they happen, it focuses on understanding where a traveler is in the journey and what is likely to happen next. The goal is fewer questions and less alerts.

One Continuous Journey Layer

At its core, Veny acts as a single, continuous layer that sits across the entire trip. From departure to landing to arrival, the app follows the passenger automatically. There is no need to open different tools or switch modes manually. The system changes behavior as the journey changes.

This matters because travel is a sequence of moments. Getting to the airport, moving through security, finding the gate, sitting through a flight, then navigating baggage and ground transport all require different information at different times. Veny treats the trip as one connected timeline instead of a set of disconnected tasks.

Automatic Modes That Match Reality

Veny operates through three core modes that activate on their own.

Departure Mode focuses on airport navigation, timing, gates, and services. This is where travelers often feel rushed or lost. Clear directions and relevant information reduce friction at the point where stress is usually highest.

In Flight Mode shifts attention to flight awareness and calm. Updates are contextual, not constant. The goal is to keep passengers informed without pulling attention away unnecessarily.

Arrival Mode takes over once the plane lands. Deplaning, baggage collection, and ground transport become the priority. Instead of scrambling for the next step, travelers see what comes next as it unfolds.

The key detail is that there is no manual switching. The app understands the phase of the journey and adapts automatically.

Predictability as a Design Choice

Most travel tools are built around speed and volume. More data, more alerts, more options. Veny is built around predictability. By understanding the journey timeline, the app can surface information before it becomes urgent.

This approach reduces stress because travelers are not constantly reacting. They are guided. Knowing where to go, when to move, and what to expect creates a sense of control even when plans change.

That focus on control shows up throughout the product. Real time flight updates are paired with clear timelines. Airport wayfinding is paired with a full directory of food, shops, and services so decisions can be made quickly without searching.

A Context Aware Assistant at the Center

Powering this experience is Sequoia AI, a context aware assistant designed specifically for travel. It responds based on where the traveler is and what stage of the travel process they are in.

The difference is subtle but important. Asking a question while heading to security is not the same as asking one after landing. Sequoia AI adjusts responses based on that context, which keeps interactions short and relevant.

This design makes the assistant feel more like an integrated part of the journey itself.

Fewer Transactions, Clearer Choices

Veny includes a limited marketplace rather than a full booking engine. Early features focus on practical needs such as taxi rides and bag insurance. This keeps the experience focused on movement and flow rather than upselling.

The idea is to support decisions that naturally occur during travel without overwhelming users with options. Each addition is tied to a specific moment in the journey where it actually helps.

What Comes Next

The roadmap shows how Veny plans to deepen this predictive layer over time. In flight turbulence forecasting and baggage tracking are planned next. AR indoor navigation and travel eSIM support point toward reducing friction inside large airports. Later phases include specialized modes such as LUMA, a jet lag and circadian recovery engine, and major event experiences like World Cup Mode for FIFA events.

These additions follow the same pattern. Each feature is tied to a moment where uncertainty is common and guidance is valuable.

Why This Matters Now

Travel demand has recovered, but the digital experience around it still feels dated. Passengers move through highly complex systems using tools that were never designed to work together. Veny treats that complexity as a design problem rather than a fact of life.

By focusing on prediction, context, and continuity, Veny positions itself as a passenger first companion rather than another travel utility. If it works as intended, travelers spend less time managing apps and more time simply moving through their trip.

Veny is currently in private rollout with public expansion planned for early 2026. If successful, it could signal a broader shift in travel technology away from reactive alerts and toward systems that quietly understand what comes next.

Check out Veny Here

ARTS & CULTURE

Golden Globe Awards 2026 — "Hamnet" and "One Battle After Another" won top film honors, while Netflix's "Adolescence" dominated TV categories. KPop Demon Hunters won best animated feature and best original song.

Netflix Dominates 2026 Golden Globes — Netflix won seven awards including four for "Adolescence" and best animated feature for "KPop Demon Hunters." Apple TV and HBO Max earned three each.

Cinema Luxury Upgrades — Vue and Odeon invest in VIP beds and luxury experiences to combat declining attendance and compete with streaming services.

Paramount Sues — David Ellison & co filed a lawsuit against Warner Bros. demanding full financial details on its $83B Netflix deal. Fortune says Ellison faces credibility risks after its failed bids, with potential massive debt risk looming.

FOOD & DRINK TECH:

Dietary Guidelines — The 2025-2030 Dietary Guidelines emphasize whole grains and protein with 2-4 daily servings while minimizing refined grains as "highly processed." Also: Wyde Founder Aaron Rafferty writes about how The 2025-2030 Dietary Guidelines for Americans flips the food pyramid towards real food.

2026 Nutrition Trends — FrieslandCampina forecasts a focus on accessible nutrition in 2026, emphasizing protein and functional ingredients for Gen Z and millennials.

Economic Uncertainty — Rising food prices and SNAP program changes fuel financial insecurity, while the shift to oral GLP-1 drugs may drive demand for high-quality products among younger, affluent consumers.

BBQ at 30,000 Ft — American Airlines will offer in-flight BBQ from Pecan Lodge starting February for first-class on select routes, featuring brisket and smoked sausage to enhance customer experience.

SPORTS & TECH DESK:

Transgender Athlete Bans — The Supreme Court reviews Idaho and West Virginia bans on transgender girls in sports, potentially impacting 27 states.

Rosberg's VC Victory — Nico Rosberg, former F1 champion, raised $100M for Rosberg Ventures, boosting its assets to $200M cementing it as a leading athlete-led tech investment firm.

AI-Powered World Cup — FIFA and Lenovo unveil AI innovations for World Cup 2026, featuring Football AI Pro, AI-driven 3D avatars, and enhanced Referee View for officiating, match analysis, & fan engagement.

MLB Shakeup — MLB teams have cut ties with Main Street Sports amid financial woes, jeopardizing local broadcast rights for 29 clubs. MLB urges exploring new revenue streams to face payroll challenges.

Checkout-Free Stadium — The new Nissan Stadium, opening 2027, will feature over 50 checkout-free concessions powered by Amazon's Just Walk Out technology for NFL games and events.

New Sports Investment — Gabelli Funds launched the Gabelli Opportunities in Live and Sports ETF (GOLS), offering retail investors access to sports franchises like Madison Square Garden. $11M AUM.

FUTURISM:

Future of Science — Advances in asteroid mitigation, cancer immunotherapy mapping, and neurotechnology enhance cognition and sleep through interdisciplinary cutting-edge AI applications.

Orbital Race — Chinese firms plan to launch over 200K internet satellites competing with SpaceX's Starlink, which got FCC approval for 7.5K more satellites; tensions rise as orbital slots dwindle.

Rubidium Revolution — Researchers achieve perfect conductivity with cooled rubidium atoms, enabling frictionless travel and challenging resistance theories while opening research into shock waves.

Plasma Fireballs — CERN recreates plasma "fireballs" to study blazar jets, finding stable beams suggesting ancient intergalactic magnetic fields exist and shedding light on missing gamma rays.

Nuclear Rockets to Mars — MIT student Taylor Hampson advances nuclear thermal propulsion (NTP) that could double rocket efficiency and cut Mars travel time, aiding NASA's 2030s crewed missions.

Adam-U Ultra — PNDbotics unveils Adam-U Ultra humanoid robot mastering complex skills in hours using vision-language-action model and 10,000 data samples, designed for industrial and educational rapid deployment.

WELLBEING AND HEALTH TECH:

Gen AI Drug Discovery — Eli Lilly and Nvidia committed $1B to a new AI lab to develop AI models, build a supercomputer, and enhance clinical development for faster, improved drug development.

Also: startup Converge Bio secured a $25M Series A led by Bessemer to use AI to enhance drug antibody design and biomarker discovery.

Google Pulls AI Health — Google has removed AI-generated summaries from medical searches due to inaccuracies potentially endangering users.

Sight-Restoring Eye Injection — A novel hydroxypropyl methylcellulose injection restores vision in hypotony patients. The first recipient, recounts her transformation from near blindness.

Gene Editing — Aurora Therapeutics aims to advance personalized gene editing for rare diseases like phenylketonuria (PKU). With $16M seed funding to develop scalable therapies.

GiftHealth Expands — The Ohio healthtech opens a new 43,000-sq-ft pharmacy facility in Arizona using robotic-assisted processing for over 28K medications daily, partnering with UPS for real-time tracking and faster deliveries.

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