How to use the 3 new Claude Cowork features that have changed my life

In The Loop · Apr 9, 2026 · 17m · transcript

OpenClaw became the fastest-growing open source project in history by showing people what an always-on AI agent could actually feel like. The problem is it requires a dedicated machine, technical setup, and a high tolerance for an agent that can access everything on your computer.

Over the past month, Anthropic has shipped essentially the same capabilities — scheduling, remote control, computer use — inside Claude's Cowork product. Safer, no dedicated hardware needed, and accessible to anyone. Yet, most people who saw these new features probably thought "that looks useful," and did nothing…