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.
The expectation to always be available at work keeps your brain in a state of perpetual alertness, similar to the vigilance of a new parent. This “attentional residue” drains cognitive resources, impairs judgment, and makes genuine recovery nearly impossible.
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.
Hisamitsu Pharmaceutical is planning a massive management buyout to take the company private. The nearly $2.55 billion deal offers a 35% premium to shareholders and highlights a major trend in Japan’s corporate landscape.
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.
After three years as a CES concept, Lenovo’s ThinkBook Plus Gen 7 Auto Twist is hitting the market. This laptop features a motorized hinge that automatically rotates the 14-inch OLED display to keep it in view. It starts at $1,649 and ships in June.
Elon Musk’s artificial intelligence company, xAI, has secured a massive $20 billion in its latest funding round. The cash infusion is aimed at accelerating development of its Grok AI model and expanding critical computing infrastructure.
According to Kotaku, FPS Quest is an upcoming first-person shooter where you must prevent the game from crashing to survive. The game simulates performance issues, and players use in-game mods to lower graphics or escape bounds to stay alive.
