Google's AI research division, DeepMind, is partnering with Boston Dynamics to imbue their Atlas humanoid robot with more human-like behaviors and responsiveness, elevating its capabilities beyond current robotics standards.
Plaud is entering the market with a new desktop application designed to capture online meetings, positioning itself as a competitor to Granola. This AI-driven notetaker aims to enhance productivity by automatically recording and summarizing virtual discussions.
Biz Stone, co-founder of Twitter, and Evan Sharp, co-founder of Pinterest, have secured fresh funding for a social media application designed to help users engage more thoughtfully and plan their digital interactions with greater intention.
California residents now have access to a new tool designed to simplify the process of requesting data brokers to erase their personal data, helping to reduce the collection and sale of their information.
In 2026, the AI landscape will evolve significantly with the introduction of innovative architectures, more compact models, and comprehensive world models. We will see AI agents that are dependable, integration of AI into physical applications, and products crafted to solve practical challenges in everyday environments.
In the past two years, Nvidia has strategically deployed its growing wealth to back more than 100 AI startups. This overview highlights the semiconductor giant's most significant investment ventures.
Though devices may look different, the core idea remains: audio is becoming the primary way we interact with technology. Whether at home, in a vehicle, or even on wearable devices, sound is transforming how we connect with our digital world.
European banks are set to eliminate around 200,000 positions, with the biggest impacts in back-office operations, risk management, and compliance, driven by the growing adoption of AI technologies.
If you're not deeply embedded in the world of emerging social platforms, you might have only recently come across Mastodon—especially after Elon Musk's acquisition of Twitter, now called X. In the wake of that change, many users, uncertain about Twitter's future, migrated to Mastodon, another microblogging service offering a fresh alternative.
While the precise effects of AI on the enterprise labor market remain uncertain, investors are forecasting that significant trends related to AI integration in the workforce will begin to take shape in 2026.
