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Inside CES 2026’s “physical AI” takeover | Equity Podcast

After years of chatbots and image generators, AI is finally leaving the screen. At CES 2026, that shift became impossible to ignore. The annual tech showcase in Las Vegas was dominated by “physical AI” and robotics, from Boston Dynamic’s newly redesigned Atlas humanoid robot to AI-powered ice makers (yes, really). The companies in attendance clearly…

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January 9, 2026

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After years of chatbots and image generators, AI is finally leaving the screen. At CES 2026, that shift became impossible to ignore.

The annual tech showcase in Las Vegas was dominated by “physical AI” and robotics, from Boston Dynamic’s newly redesigned Atlas humanoid robot to AI-powered ice makers (yes, really). The companies in attendance clearly want consumers to know: AI isn’t just capable of answering questions anymore. It’s ready to movecar parts in factories, catchcatching drones with net guns, and dance in automaker booths.

Today on TechCrunch’s Equity podcast, hosts Kirsten Korosec, Anthony Ha, and Sean O’Kane break down everything we saw at CES 2026 and more deals from the week that caught our eye.

Chapters:
00:00 – Intro
00:38 – Discord’s surprise IPO filing
03:24 – xAI’s $20B raise amid CSAM controversy
11:06 – Mobileye’s pivot to humanoid robotics
14:41 – Physical AI takes over CES
18:31 – Why humanoid robots still don’t make sense
24:26 – OpenAI’s war on screens and ambient computing
29:56 – Wrap-up

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Defense tech is flooded with money, but who’s built to last? | Equity Podcast

Defense tech is red hot right now. Anduril and Mach Industries just doubled and quadrupled their valuations, respectively, and the U.S. government is proposing a 40% increase in defense budget. A wave of new startups is chasing those government contracts, but according to Ross Fubini, the venture investor who wrote Anduril’s first check, most of…

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On this episode of TechCrunch’s Equity podcast, Rebecca Bellan asks Fubini — the founder and managing partner of XYZ Venture Capital, built on the Palantir alumni network and now approaching $2B AUM — what separates the survivors from the rest.

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Chapters:

00:00 Intro

01:11 XYZ VC’s Palantir roots, Anduril investment, and the defense investing thesis

09:25 Ukraine, Iran, and real-time battlefield testing of startups

17:59 The global shift: sovereign defense tech & decoupling from the US

23:29 The dual-use dilemma & how startups should structure GTM

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Razr Fold Review: A Thin Foldable Done Right

Motorola’s first book-style foldable makes a strong debut, with long battery life, impressive cameras and a sleek build. But there are some caveats, including the hefty $1,900 price. 00:00 – Build Quality and Design 01:09 – Inner and Outer Displays 01:36 – Multitasking and App Continuity 02:02 – Camera System and Features 02:40 – Battery…

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Motorola’s first book-style foldable makes a strong debut, with long battery life, impressive cameras and a sleek build. But there are some caveats, including the hefty $1,900 price.

00:00 – Build Quality and Design
01:09 – Inner and Outer Displays
01:36 – Multitasking and App Continuity
02:02 – Camera System and Features
02:40 – Battery Life and Charging Performance
03:32 – Processor, Software, and AI Features
04:03 – Pricing and Final Verdict

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AI, AI, AI: How It All Fits Into Apple’s Future Wearables

Glasses, pendants, AirPods, watches and what else? Apple may not reveal everything at WWDC, but it should start discussing the changes to AI that are coming. 0:00 Apple’s Wearable and AI Aspirations 0:19 Rumored AI Pendants and Smart Glasses 1:33 Bringing Generative AI to the Apple Watch 2:21 The Future of AirPods: Cameras and Gestures…

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June 3, 2026

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Glasses, pendants, AirPods, watches and what else? Apple may not reveal everything at WWDC, but it should start discussing the changes to AI that are coming.

0:00 Apple’s Wearable and AI Aspirations
0:19 Rumored AI Pendants and Smart Glasses
1:33 Bringing Generative AI to the Apple Watch
2:21 The Future of AirPods: Cameras and Gestures
3:18 Apple’s AI Roadmap and Multimodal Inputs
4:00 Leadership Transition and Final Thoughts

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