According to DIGITIMES, Samsung aims to expand the artificial intelligence features in its upcoming Galaxy S26, with the goal of transforming the user experience. The Korean company seems determined to integrate AI more deeply into its flagship devices.
Google leaders are signaling a paradigm shift in the AI race: the focus is moving from developing new models to their actual deployment in real-world scenarios, with significant consequences for the world of work and the robotics sector.
Former Airbnb Chief Design Officer Joe Gebbia was spotted in a San Francisco coffee shop with an unusually designed pair of earbuds. The device resembles a prototype seen in a recent OpenAI advertisement, which later turned out to be fake. There is currently no official information about the device.
Apple is trying to revitalize sales with new iPhone and iPad Air models. The company is focusing on a more affordable iPhone 17e and an iPad Air powered by the M4 chip to attract a wider user base and counter competition in the market.
Deutsche Telekom, partnering with ElevenLabs, is deploying an AI assistant directly into its German phone network. Users will benefit from AI without needing extra apps, opening new frontiers in voice interaction.
South Korea and Singapore have announced an upgrade to their free trade agreement, focusing on emerging sectors such as artificial intelligence, small modular reactors (SMR) nuclear, space, and quantum technologies. The initiative aims to strengthen economic cooperation and innovation between the two countries.
The surge in demand for AI servers is straining the supply chain of tantalum capacitors. Substitution with MLCC capacitors is proving insufficient to bridge the gap, creating potential bottlenecks in production.
As OpenAI transitions from a successful startup to a national security infrastructure component, questions arise about its ability to manage its new responsibilities. Collaboration with government institutions requires careful planning and a thorough understanding of national implications.
Tech workers have signed an open letter urging the Department of War to withdraw its designation of Anthropic as a "supply chain risk" and instead to settle the matter quietly.
The startup 14.ai, founded by a married couple, is developing artificial intelligence solutions to automate customer support in startups. The company has launched a consumer brand to evaluate the capabilities of AI in handling customer interactions.
According to Kingston, the entry-level PC market is expected to disappear by 2028. Rising DRAM prices are putting increasing pressure on consumers, making low-end PCs less accessible. This trend could accelerate the shift to alternative solutions such as Chromebooks or mobile devices.
Teradata and SAP have ended their long-running legal dispute. SAP has agreed to cough up $480 million to bring the fighting to a close, related to a 2008 joint venture that led to years of claims and counter-claims between the data warehousing and analytics companies.
Tangled, a Finland-linked code collaboration platform, has secured €3.8 million in funding. The aim is to scale its decentralized Git network and position itself as a European alternative to GitHub, leveraging a round led by byFounders and with support from GitHub's ex-CEO.
Onetag, a global programmatic ad exchange, announced the acquisition of Aryel, an Italian company specializing in interactive ad formats. The integration aims to simplify workflows, improve ROI, and offer a unified solution for ad buying, combining quality media, creativity, and AI-driven decision-making.
Fainite AG has received €165,000 from Venture Kick to advance its AI platform that accelerates physics-based simulations. The aim is to make advanced engineering analysis more accessible, reducing costs and product development times.
Taiwan Mobile Chief Information Officer Rock Tsai highlighted the growing importance of 'AI Native' workflows and Open APIs at MWC 2026. The company is positioning itself as a key player in the evolution of telecommunications towards an increasingly AI-driven future.
Seoul’s Autumn/Winter 2026 fashion show featured the debut of Hyundai MobED, an advanced mobility platform. Simultaneously, China continues to invest and develop humanoid robots, marking an evolution in the robotics and automation sector.
According to a Finastra report, AI adoption in financial services is nearly universal. Institutions are now focused on scaling AI responsibly, governing it effectively, and integrating it reliably across all enterprise functions. Infrastructure modernization and talent management are the main challenges.
According to Digitimes sources, AMD anticipates a significant surge in the AI sector in the second half of 2026, driven by strategic partnerships with OpenAI and Meta. This move positions AMD to compete in the rapidly expanding market for AI solutions, both in hardware and software.
Airoha, a chip supplier, anticipates substantial growth in 2026 driven by demand for optical, Ethernet, and fixed broadband solutions. The company is expanding its product portfolio to capitalize on emerging market opportunities in the communications sector.