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AI, EVs, and Gaming: Tech's Latest Breakthroughs Emerge

Anthropic's release of its Claude Sonnet 4.6 AI model, offering near-flagship intelligence at a significantly reduced cost, is poised to accelerate enterprise adoption of AI tools, according to VentureBeat. Simultaneously, consumers can find deals on gaming hardware, with the Alienware 27-inch QD-OLED gaming monitor seeing a 23 percent discount, as reported by The Verge. Other news includes a new aftermarket upgrade kit for cleaning backup cameras and the use of digital twins to help people manage health issues.

The Claude Sonnet 4.6 model, released on Tuesday, offers a full upgrade across coding, computer use, long-context reasoning, agent planning, knowledge work, and design, VentureBeat reported. The model features a 1M token context window in beta and is now the default model in claude.ai and Claude Cowork. The pricing remains steady at $315 per million tokens, the same as its predecessor, Sonnet 4.5. This pricing is a key factor, as Anthropic's flagship Opus models cost $1575 per million tokens. This represents a "seismic repricing event for the AI industry," according to VentureBeat.

In the consumer tech space, gamers can find deals on hardware. The Verge reported that the Alienware 27-inch QD-OLED gaming monitor is 23 percent off. The Verge also noted discounts on several Switch games and Criterion's collection of films, both at 30 percent off.

In other news, a Vermont startup launched the Lens Lizard, an aftermarket upgrade kit that cleans backup cameras, as reported by The Verge. The Lens Lizard, which installs behind the license plate, features a rechargeable battery and wiper fluid reservoir. It is available for pre-order via Kickstarter, with retail pricing expected to be around $149 and shipping starting in April 2026. This offers a more affordable alternative to the costly cleaning systems found in some higher-end vehicles.

Meanwhile, digital twins are being used to help people manage health issues. According to Wired, Rodney Buckley lost 100 pounds in less than a year with the help of a digital twin. Buckley, who was 376 pounds last March, tried a program from startup Twin Health. With demand for Ozempic and other GLP-1 drugs soaring, employers are grappling with their high costs, and are turning to non-medication alternatives.

Finally, a study published in Nature News highlights the conflict between conventional teaching methods and the realities of learners who grew up using digital technologies, specifically smartphones in classrooms.

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