Anthropic’s sprint to enterprise: Snowflake $200M, Accenture partnership, Claude upgrades and governance moves In the last 48 hours Anthropic has dominated the AI headlines with a string of commercial partnerships, product upgrades and governance contributions. These moves — from a $200 million Snowflake partnership to a multi‑year Accenture agreement and new Claude enhancements — mark a clear push toward large‑scale enterprise deployment. Top developments Snowflake partnership — $200M: Snowflake announced a $200 million deal to integrate Anthropic’s Claude into its Cortex AI offering for enterprise agent workflows. Snowflake release. Accenture multi‑year partnership: Anthropic and Accenture will train thousands of professionals and form a business group to accelerate Claude adoption across industries. Accenture announcement. Claude product upgrades: Anthropic released Opus 4.5 (and related updates) focused on transparency, introspection and safer reasoning…

Anthropic’s big week: Snowflake $200M deal, Accenture tie‑up, Claude upgrades and governance moves Recent reporting shows Anthropic dominating today’s AI headlines with a string of commercial partnerships, product upgrades and governance contributions. These moves — from a $200 million Snowflake partnership to a multi‑year Accenture agreement and new Claude transparency features — reflect a shift toward enterprise deployment and governance for large language models. Top developments Snowflake partnership — $200M: Snowflake announced a $200 million partnership with Anthropic to bring agentic AI to global enterprises. This integrates Claude into Snowflake’s data platform for governed, data‑centric AI workflows. Read Snowflake’s release. Accenture collaboration: Anthropic and Accenture launched a multi‑year partnership to accelerate enterprise adoption of Claude, including training thousands of Accenture professionals and establishing implementation support. Accenture announcement. Claude product upgrades:…

Ayaneo Pocket Play: a modern Xperia Play that slides into a handheld Ayaneo has unveiled its first smartphone, the Pocket Play, a sliding device that transforms from a chunky phone into a handheld gaming console. The design is a clear callback to Sony’s Xperia Play but modernized with features aimed squarely at mobile gamers. The Pocket Play’s gaming layout includes a D‑pad, ABXY buttons and four shoulder buttons. Ayaneo also added two configurable touchpads that can act as virtual joysticks or custom inputs — a feature the company plans to carry into its upcoming Next II handheld. Key features (announced) Sliding mechanism: phone mode to dedicated gaming configuration. Physical controls: D‑pad, ABXY, four shoulder buttons and programmable touchpads. Touchpads: map as virtual joysticks or other inputs for flexibility in control…

Daily AI Roundup: GPT‑5.2, OpenAI‑Disney $1B deal, Gemini momentum and industry moves AI is moving fast this week. OpenAI released GPT‑5.2 with an enterprise‑first rollout and simultaneously secured a major commercial tie‑up with Disney (reported as a roughly $1 billion licensing and investment agreement). These developments highlight two parallel shifts: rapid model refinement and high‑value IP partnerships that expand how AI can be used creatively. Other major players are also accelerating: Google continues to push Gemini upgrades and deeper product integrations, Microsoft keeps expanding enterprise OpenAI integrations on Azure, and Anthropic remains a competitive force with Claude/Opus lineups. Meta is reportedly working on a closed “frontier” model for 2026 while balancing licensing and product strategy. Top headlines (24–48 hours) OpenAI — GPT‑5.2 rollout: A production‑focused update prioritized for paid and…

Disney licenses 200+ characters to OpenAI for Sora and ChatGPT — 3‑year deal, $1B investment Disney and OpenAI announced a three‑year licensing agreement that lets OpenAI’s Sora app and ChatGPT generate images and videos using more than 200 Disney characters from properties including Star Wars, Pixar and Marvel. The deal covers costumes, props, vehicles and environments but explicitly excludes voices and live‑action talent likenesses. Under the pact, Disney will also become an OpenAI customer (using its APIs to build new products) and is investing $1 billion in the company. OpenAI plans to enable Sora and ChatGPT users to create Disney‑style images and fan videos starting in early 2026, and Disney will stream curated Sora‑generated videos on Disney+. What the agreement allows and what it doesn’t Allowed: AI generation of animated…

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 gets a big free "Thank You" update after sweeping The Game Awards Sandfall Interactive has released a substantial free "Thank You" update for Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 right after the RPG dominated The Game Awards. The patch adds new late‑game content, quality‑of‑life improvements and more ways for players to capture and enjoy the game’s visuals. The update is sizable for a post‑award goodwill drop rather than a minor patch — a clear thanks to the community after a historic awards run. What’s included in the free "Thank You" update New playable environment for end‑game exploration Additional boss battles aimed at late‑game players New music tracks to expand the soundtrack Photo Mode for capturing scenes and moments New text and UI localizations Performance and stability tweaks, including…

iOS 26.2 is available for all users — Live Translation with compatible AirPods and more Apple has released iOS 26.2 to all users following several beta builds. The update is available now for iPhone, alongside macOS 26.2 and companion updates for other Apple devices. The headline feature is Live Translation for users with compatible AirPods — the system can now translate conversations live when you use supported earbuds, making cross‑language chats smoother. The update also includes the usual mix of bug fixes, performance improvements and security patches. What’s new in iOS 26.2 Live Translation with AirPods: Real‑time translation via compatible AirPods models to help follow conversations in other languages. System updates: macOS 26.2 and corresponding firmware/OS updates for other Apple devices are available alongside the iOS release. Stability & fixes:…

Best tech stocking stuffers under $50 Looking for affordable tech gifts that still feel thoughtful? Engadget compiled a list of the best stocking stuffers you can buy for $50 or less — compact, useful gadgets and accessories that suit a wide range of people and interests. The roundup focuses on practical items that make everyday life better without costing a lot: audio accessories, charging gear, smart home trinkets, mobile peripherals and small gaming or productivity add-ons. Many picks are items our reviewers have tested or recommend for value. Popular categories in the list Wireless earbuds and budget headphones — good sound without high prices. Power banks and fast charging cables — perfect for travelers and commuters. Smart plugs and compact smart‑home gadgets — useful entry points to automation. Accessories like…

OpenAI launches GPT‑5.2: reliability, agent integration and operational polish OpenAI announced GPT‑5.2, a rapid follow‑up to GPT‑5.1 that prioritizes operational improvements rather than sweeping capability jumps. The release emphasizes reliability, better instruction adherence, and smoother cooperation with external tools and agent workflows. OpenAI says GPT‑5.2 will keep the friendlier, dialog‑oriented tone introduced in GPT‑5.1 Instant. The update is aimed at production and enterprise use cases: developers should see fewer brittle edge cases, more predictable outputs on long multi‑step tasks, and reduced need for extensive prompt engineering. OpenAI rolled out GPT‑5.2 to ChatGPT and API users, and it is being offered in multiple variants to suit different latency, cost and capability needs. What’s new in GPT‑5.2 Improved reliability and consistency: Better instruction‑following and reduced output variance for extended workflows. Stronger tool…

Best Apple deals this week: iPad Air (M3) $150 off and more If you’re shopping for Apple gear this week, several headline deals are worth noting. The iPad Air (13-inch, M3) is down to $650 (about $149 off), the iPad mini (A17 Pro) is $399, and both iPad Pro models have matched their lowest prices with $100 off. There are also solid discounts on AirPods and Apple Watches. These discounts often match the all-time lows we saw around Black Friday and Cyber Monday, so they’re a good opportunity if you’ve been waiting for price drops. Below are the top picks and what to consider when buying. Top deals at a glance iPad Air (13-inch, M3) — $650: $149 off MSRP. Large, bright display and M3 power make this a great…