Yesterday's Top Launches: 5 Tools from January 6, 2026
NativeBridge offers instant cloud access to real mobile devices for more accurate app testing than simulators provide.
Yesterday brought another wave of interesting tools to the digital landscape, offering new ways to handle everything from mobile app testing to personal wellness. For developers and tech enthusiasts, it was a particularly strong day for new developer tools aimed at streamlining workflows and boosting skills.
NativeBridge
If you've ever wrestled with the logistics of testing mobile apps across a sea of different iOS and Android devices, NativeBridge looks like a welcome solution. It provides instant, cloud-based access to real physical devices, which is a significant step up from using simulators that don't always catch hardware-specific quirks.
The platform promises AI-powered testing to help automate the process of finding bugs and also includes features for collaborative debugging. This means teams can work together more effectively, pointing out issues directly on the same device instance. It operates on a freemium model, so you can get a feel for it without an upfront cost, which is ideal for indie developers or small teams just starting their QA process. It’s worth noting that while the concept is solid, the real test will be the responsiveness and latency of the device streaming, something that can make or break this type of service.
CogniMemo Extension
As we all have more and more conversations with AI assistants like ChatGPT, a common frustration emerges: these models have no long-term memory by default. You find yourself repeating context, re-explaining preferences, or digging through old chats to find a piece of information you know you discussed weeks ago. CogniMemo Extension attempts to solve this by acting as a long-term memory bank for your AI interactions.
The idea is simple but powerful. You save notes, snippets, or entire past conversations into CogniMemo. Then, in any new chat with your AI, you can type @cogni to search through your saved content and pull relevant information into the current context. It’s a browser extension, so it integrates directly into the web interfaces of popular AI tools. For researchers, writers, or anyone who uses AI for complex, multi-session projects, this could be a game-changer for maintaining continuity. Being completely free at launch makes it an easy one to try out.
InvestBot
The world of personal investing is often shrouded in complex jargon and bold predictions. InvestBot takes a refreshingly different approach. It’s not another AI promising to pick winning stocks. Instead, it’s an investment research engine that builds portfolios based on explicit risk constraints that you set.
You tell it your tolerance for risk, your investment horizon, and other parameters, and it constructs a portfolio allocation, explaining each decision with transparency. It then tracks how that portfolio evolves over time. This tool seems geared towards individuals who want a data-driven, methodical approach to investing without the hype. It demystifies the process by showing you the "why" behind the "what." The fact that it's free is surprising for a tool in the financial space, though one might wonder about its long-term business model or if premium features are planned.
Interview Masters
For developers grinding through the technical interview loop, consistent practice is key. Interview Masters is an AI-powered platform that generates personalized coding quizzes to help with that preparation. It covers a range of technologies like JavaScript, React, and TypeScript, tailoring the difficulty and focus based on your needs.
The benefit here is the sheer volume and variety of questions an AI can produce, moving beyond the static question banks found on many sites. It could be a great way to encounter a wider array of problem-solving scenarios. The freemium model suggests there’s a base level of access for everyone, with more advanced features—perhaps like detailed solution breakdowns or mock interviews—locked behind a paywall. Its success will hinge on the quality and realism of the questions it generates compared to actual industry interview standards.
Drylendar
Stepping outside the traditional tech toolbox, Drylendar is a playful mobile app focused on mindful drinking. It uses a colorful calendar interface to help users track their alcohol consumption and build "sober streaks." The visual approach to habit tracking can be a powerful motivator for anyone with goals around reducing their intake.
While not a developer tool in the conventional sense, its launch is a reminder of how tech continues to permeate every aspect of personal wellness. The design seems aimed at making a potentially serious topic feel more approachable and less clinical. For developers, it’s also an interesting case study in habit-forming app design and how gamification elements can be applied to health goals. As a freemium app, it likely offers basic tracking for free, with premium features like advanced analytics or community support available via subscription.
None of these products have accumulated community rankings yet, as they are all fresh out of the gate. It will be fascinating to see which ones gain traction and how they evolve based on user feedback.