🤖 Claude 4.5 Opus is here to max out your productivity

Today, we’re looking at Anthropic’s clearest signal yet that Claude is being built for real-world work, a shift toward memory, agents, and native integrations that bring Claude out of the lab and into your browser. We’re also looking at Alphabet’s dramatic return to dominance, fueled by AI momentum and a stock rally that’s pushed it within reach of a $4 trillion valuation.

In today’s post:

• Claude just got a serious memory upgrade

• Alphabet Closes in on $4 Trillion

• A new launchpad for India’s boldest AI builders

• 10 underrated AI tools you can now use automate your tasks

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LAUNCH

Anthropic’s Opus 4.5 Is Built for Agents, Chrome, and Code

Anthropic has released Opus 4.5, its strongest Claude model to date. The launch doubles down on agents, coding, and real-world use cases.

Here’s everything you need to know:

• Opus 4.5 is the final release in Anthropic’s 4.5 model series.

• It’s the first model to score above 80% on SWE-Bench Verified.

• New memory architecture enables “endless chats” without interruptions.

• Claude now integrates natively with Chrome and Excel, available to paid users.

• Improvements target long-context tasks like coding and research navigation.

• Opus is built to lead agentic systems, with Haiku models acting as sub-agents.

• It launches just days after OpenAI’s GPT-5.1 and Google’s Gemini 3.

Model performance alone isn’t the story anymore. Tools like Opus 4.5 are being shaped for coordination, memory, multi-agent control, native integration. That’s a clear signal: the next frontier is real work.

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PROFITS

Google’s AI comeback is now a Wall Street story

Alphabet just hit $3.82 trillion in market cap, putting it within striking distance of a $4 trillion valuation. A year ago, many thought it had lost the AI race.

Here’s everything you need to know:

• Shares surged over 5%, reaching an all-time high of $315.90.

• The stock is up nearly 70% this year, outpacing Microsoft and Amazon.

• Investor confidence rebounded after Gemini 3 and Google Cloud gains.

• Berkshire Hathaway’s stake added further credibility and momentum.

• Google sidestepped antitrust risks with minimal impact to its core business.

• Long-term bets on in-house chips and search integration are paying off.

• Analysts still warn of a bubble, citing inflated valuations and circular AI deals.

This rally isn’t just hype. Alphabet’s pivot, technically and strategically has been decisive. But the real test isn’t hitting $4 trillion. It’s sustaining real innovation while public sentiment swings and the AI arms race escalates.

PARTNERSHIP

Google and Accel Are Betting Big on AI in India

Google and Accel just announced a new program for AI startups in India.
They’re not just talking support, they’re offering serious access and funding.

Here’s everything you need to know:

• The initiative is part of the Accel Atoms x AI Futures Fund cohort.

• It’s designed specifically for pre-seed founders building with AI.

• Startups get early access to Google DeepMind’s Gemini, Imagen, and Veo.

• Google Cloud credits and tech support are also on the table.

• Mentorship will come from product, GTM, and engineering leaders.

• Funding isn’t a maybe it includes potential equity investment from both Accel and Google.

• Applications are now open, and the program kicks off in February 2026.

This isn’t just another accelerator. It’s a signal. Big tech and top VCs want to see India shape the next generation of AI and they’re ready to back it. If you’re building something ambitious, now’s the moment.

AI TOOLS

AI TOOLS

• Poe: Access multiple AI models (GPT-4, Claude, Gemini) in one place and create custom chatbots for different tasks

• Quickchat AI: Build conversational AI chatbots for customer support without any coding using GPT-powered engines

• Typeframes: Converts text into product videos automatically - perfect for creating social media content from blog posts

• Unscreen: Removes video backgrounds automatically without green screens - just upload and the AI handles it

• Upscayl: Free open-source tool that uses AI to upscale low-resolution images and make them crystal clear

• Glif: Visual workflow builder that lets you create AI automations by dragging blocks - no coding needed

• AutoDraw: Google's free tool that turns your messy sketches into polished illustrations instantly

• Pixlr: AI-powered photo editor in your browser with background removal, object erasing, and smart filters

• Topaz Gigapixel: Professional-grade AI upscaler that enlarges images up to 600% without losing quality

• Krikey AI: Creates animated 3D avatars from text or video that you can use in games or videos

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