Weekly Tech Recap (Jan 12 - Jan 18, 2026)

AI & Machine Learning

Large Language Models (LLMs)

• The January 2026 updates for various LLMs including GPT, Claude, and Gemini have been detailed, showcasing their latest enhancements and benchmarks. Source

• TechTarget highlights 30 of the best large language models as of 2026, noting the prominence of transformer-based models like the GPT and Claude series. Source

• A comprehensive comparison between LLMs such as GPT-4, Claude, and Gemini reveals their unique capabilities and applications. Source

Agentic AI & Autonomous Agents

• Over 500 AI agent projects and use cases are now available on GitHub, demonstrating the breadth and depth of current agentic AI applications. Source

Generative AI & Diffusion Models

• OpenAI's new text-to-video generator, Sora, represents a significant advancement in AI-generated media, capable of producing videos from textual prompts. Source

Cloud & Infrastructure

• A comprehensive comparison for 2026 between major cloud providers AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud has been released, detailing which cloud fits which business needs best. Source

DevOps & Platform

• Infrastructure as Code (IaC) continues to transform DevOps, with tools like Terraform, Ansible, and CloudFormation leading the way in efficiency and scalability. Source