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The Agentic AI Abandonment Wave: 42% of Enterprises Just Walked Away

The Agentic AI Abandonment Wave: 42% of Enterprises Just Walked Away

While headlines declare 2026 "The Year Agentic AI Takes Over," enterprise data tells a different story: 42% of companies abandoned most AI initiatives in 2025. Here's the plumbing behind the paradox.

Marcus VanceMarcus VanceFebruary 23, 2026
100 Robots, 50,000 SKUs: What NAPA's Automation Bet Actually Means

100 Robots, 50,000 SKUs: What NAPA's Automation Bet Actually Means

While Silicon Valley obsesses over humanoid robots, NAPA just deployed 100 warehouse bots to solve a $50 billion aftermarket problem. Here's why the unglamorous world of brake pads and alternators matters more than the theater.

Marcus VanceMarcus VanceFebruary 22, 2026
The Repairability Index: Why Your $2,000 Laptop Is Designed to Die

The Repairability Index: Why Your $2,000 Laptop Is Designed to Die

Modern electronics are engineered for obsolescence, not endurance. Here's how to evaluate whether your next device is a tool or a countdown timer—and why the most repairable tech isn't sold at Best Buy.

Marcus VanceMarcus VanceFebruary 22, 2026
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