Uber and Lucid unveiled their collaborative robotaxi, a modified Lucid Gravity SUV, at CES. The vehicle features a distinctive roof-mounted sensor “halo” and passenger displays, with plans to deploy 20,000 units starting in San Francisco.
A new platform called RunDiffusion aims to consolidate the fragmented AI art toolset. It promises a single workspace for models, prompting, and editing, targeting professionals tired of juggling apps.
Nvidia has completed its $5 billion investment in Intel, purchasing over 214.7 million shares. The deal is a major cash infusion for Intel’s foundry plans and a strategic hedge for Nvidia. But turning this vote of confidence into real chips is the hard part.
The big four auditor PwC is expanding its digital asset practice, signaling a major shift. For CFOs, the value of stablecoins now hinges entirely on the corporate-grade wallet infrastructure that manages them.
Samsung is pushing a new One UI 8.5 beta for the Galaxy S25 series to start 2026. The update includes the January 2026 security patch and squashes several bugs. The stable release is likely reserved for the upcoming Galaxy S26 launch.
The AI stock frenzy might be cooling off, pushing global investors to hunt for value elsewhere in 2026. According to a Reuters analysis, small-cap stocks, gold, and emerging markets are poised to benefit from shifting economic winds.
Japan has officially launched its first commercial floating offshore wind farm. The 16.8-megawatt project off Nagasaki uses a novel hybrid spar-type floater and is a critical step toward the country’s massive offshore wind targets.
According to a new report, Apple’s M5 Vision Pro update last fall failed to boost struggling sales. The data points to a sharp cut in marketing and a weak holiday quarter for the high-end headset.
Valve is shaking up the VR space with the Steam Frame, a headset built for PC gaming. With a 2026 launch, it’s packing eye-tracking for foveated streaming, a wireless adapter for PC gameplay, and controllers that work for both VR and traditional games. It’s a focused play for the Steam library.
A new report reveals a major shift: consumers are now using installment plans like BNPL primarily for experiences. Nearly two-thirds prefer it for travel, and over half for events. This comes as average credit card balances have jumped nearly $200 since April.
