Nvidia launches Vera Rubin AI platform
According to The Verge, “Nvidia launches Vera Rubin AI computing platform at CES 2026”, the company unveiled a rack‑scale Vera Rubin stack to accelerate large‑scale AI training and cut inference costs, reinforcing NVIDIA’s COMPUTE dominance. ([theverge.com](https://www.theverge.com/tech/855412/nvidia-launches-vera-rubin-ai-computing-platform-at-ces-2026?utm_source=openai)) [The Verge](https://www.theverge.com/tech/855412/nvidia-launches-vera-rubin-ai-computing-platform-at-ces-2026)
Boston Dynamics, Google DeepMind team up on Atlas
According to Wired, “Google Gemini Is Taking Control of Humanoid Robots on Auto Factory Floors”, Boston Dynamics will integrate Gemini Robotics models into Atlas and Spot to add perception and reasoning for industrial tasks, marking a major push for practical ROBOTICS. ([wired.com](https://www.wired.com/story/google-boston-dynamics-gemini-powered-robot-atlas?utm_source=openai)) [Wired](https://www.wired.com/story/google-boston-dynamics-gemini-powered-robot-atlas)
Mercedes to offer MB.DRIVE ASSIST PRO in U.S.
According to Reuters, “Mercedes to offer autonomous driving tech for US city streets”, Mercedes will bring MB.DRIVE ASSIST PRO to U.S. vehicles later this year — a supervised point‑to‑point system powered by NVIDIA that expands URBAN driver‑assist options. ([reuters.com](https://www.reuters.com/business/autos-transportation/mercedes-offer-autonomous-driving-tech-us-city-streets-2026-01-05/?utm_source=openai)) [Reuters](https://www.reuters.com/business/autos-transportation/mercedes-offer-autonomous-driving-tech-us-city-streets-2026-01-05/)
Markets near record highs
According to AP, “Wall Street rises on Big Tech gains and approaches records” as the S&P, Dow and Nasdaq climbed on tech strength and AI-driven data-center plays—Amazon and Micron led gains; keyword: markets. [AP News](https://apnews.com/article/6d6f626287f9f0f8a7f8a6d98abce0f9)
Fed discord on discount rate
According to Reuters, “Majority of Fed banks voted against December change to discount rate” after eight of 12 regional bank directors opposed lowering the discount-window rate ahead of the Dec. 10 policy move, highlighting internal policy tension; keyword: Fed. [Reuters](https://www.reuters.com/business/finance/majority-fed-banks-voted-against-december-change-discount-rate-2026-01-06/)
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