At CES 2026, a company called Superheat showed a water heater that mines bitcoin. The real goal is to use that wasted heat for a distributed network that could help power AI, lowering computing’s massive energy footprint.
At CES 2026, Siemens and Nvidia announced major steps to fuse AI with industrial operations. Their collaboration includes an Industrial AI Operating System and a new Digital Twin Composer tool to create adaptive, AI-driven manufacturing sites.
The cloud computing landscape is being reshaped by a new wave of startups focused on AI infrastructure and security. With IT spending forecast to grow nearly 10% in 2026, these companies are poised to capitalize on the demand for delivering AI quickly and at scale.
A cybersecurity report reveals a massive breach cluster affecting about 50 global companies, from airlines to critical infrastructure. The attacker, known as Zestix, used old passwords stolen by infostealers to access corporate file-sharing platforms. The entire campaign was possible because none of
LinkedIn is rolling out its AI-powered job search feature to all English users, with plans for four more languages. The company says it’s already used for over 25 million searches weekly. Initial data suggests it helps job seekers without a four-year degree get hired 10% more often.
Samsung has clarified why its Galaxy phones often lag behind on crucial Google Play System Updates. The company says it must test every update first, a process that contradicts Google’s original “split update” vision for faster delivery.
In a major consolidation move, smartphone brand Realme is being folded into Oppo as a sub-brand. The move, effective immediately, is aimed at pooling resources and cutting costs for the two sister companies.
China has started an anti-dumping investigation into imports of dichlorosilane from Japan, a material vital for chip production. The probe, initiated after an application by Tangshan Sanfu Electronic Materials, will cover July 2024 to June 2025 and must conclude within a year. Separately, Beijing is
Vancouver-based Photonic has secured a major $131 million funding round, with new backers including Canada’s Royal Bank. The investment pushes the Microsoft-partnered quantum computing startup’s valuation “considerably” beyond $1 billion as it aims for commercialization.
Navigating AI regulations like the EU’s AI Act is a major challenge. But top executives argue compliance can actually fuel smarter, safer innovation if you approach it right. It’s all about culture, sandboxing, and keeping humans in the loop.
