A panel of security experts tells Dark Reading that 2026 is the year for CTOs to move beyond policy and into enforcement. The top resolutions focus on securing AI systems, the Model Context Protocol, and the software supply chain with concrete, operational controls.
A new report warns that the AI boom is creating a memory shortage for smartphones and PCs. Manufacturers may have no choice but to pass the 40% memory cost increase to consumers, raising average device prices.
According to a Komprise survey, 85% of IT leaders plan to spend more on storage in 2026, with AI workloads being the primary driver. The top challenge? Just figuring out what data they have and getting it ready for AI models.
Samsung’s next Android skin, One UI 8.5, is reportedly on the horizon. It’s expected to launch first with the Galaxy S26 series, with a significant delay for upcoming tablets.
A new report highlights a dangerous gap in enterprise AI. Companies are deploying tools rapidly but have lost visibility, making ROI and security nearly impossible to measure. The scramble for leadership is creating chaos.
Tesla made a highly unusual move by publicly releasing analyst consensus delivery estimates ahead of its Q4 report. The numbers suggest a significant year-over-year sales drop, casting doubt on a return to growth.
Aidoptation, a spin-off from the Indy Autonomous Challenge, has raised €20 million to industrialize its EdgeDrive autonomous system. The funding will accelerate its move into defense and commercial vehicle applications. The round was led by SFPIM and John Cockerill Defence.
Meta is acquiring the Chinese-founded AI agent startup Manus in a deal reportedly worth over $2 billion. The move aims to supercharge Meta’s AI offerings but comes with significant geopolitical scrutiny the company is scrambling to address.
Major restaurant chains are turning to robotics to solve lunch rush chaos. Hyphen, a startup backed by Chipotle and Cava, claims its AI-powered makelines can assemble a bowl every 10-15 seconds.
The European Space Agency has confirmed a security breach involving science servers. A threat actor claimed to have stolen 200 GB of data, but ESA’s initial analysis suggests the impact is limited to unclassified systems used for collaborative engineering.
