Clover is integrating Wink’s face and palm payment tech, targeting sports venues and restaurants first. The move highlights a broader shift away from clunky security like CAPTCHAs toward seamless, biometric-driven commerce.
Google executive Josh Woodward called the August launch of the Nano Banana AI image generator a “success disaster.” The feature’s unexpected popularity forced Google to scramble for emergency computing power, highlighting the brutal infrastructure race in AI.
The traditional path of 22 years of school followed by 40 years of work is over. That’s the verdict from leaders at General Catalyst and McKinsey, who say AI is forcing a brutal new reality of non-stop learning just to stay relevant.
The entertainment industry’s relationship with AI is complicated, marked by fear and lawsuits. But at CES 2026, a new, more pragmatic conversation is emerging about using the tech to empower creators, not replace them.
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.
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.
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang says there is “very high” demand in China for its H200 AI chips. The company is restarting production and finalizing export licenses with the U.S. government.
Abidur Chowdhury, a key designer on Apple’s new iPhone Air, is joining AI startup Hark as its head of design. The company, backed by $100 million from its founder, is aggressively hiring engineers from Big Tech for its first AI model launch this summer.
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.
