According to Bloomberg Business, the AI industry is barreling toward a critical 2026. Potential IPOs for giants like Anthropic and OpenAI, Apple’s hardware-heavy comeback attempt, and a growing community backlash against data centers could define the year. Here’s what to watch.
Intel is prepping a major performance upgrade for its Xe graphics driver. New kernel patches enable Transparent Huge Pages for shared virtual memory, slashing page fault handling time from 966 microseconds to just 132.
Reddit has overtaken TikTok in the UK, fueled by Google’s algorithm change and a new generation using social platforms as search engines. The platform’s user base has also transformed, becoming gender-balanced with huge growth among Gen Z women.
DeepOcean has secured a significant long-term inspection, maintenance, and repair (IMR) frame agreement with operator Vår Energi. The contract spans the Norwegian continental shelf and emphasizes new technologies like remote-operated vessels.
A Reuters analysis highlights the massive, high-stakes litigation set to dominate 2026. Courts will decide everything from whether AI training is fair use to if pricing algorithms are illegal collusion. The outcomes will shape the tech industry for decades.
New rumors suggest Samsung is targeting a major weight reduction for its next foldable. The Galaxy Z Fold 8 could weigh only 200 grams, which is 15g lighter than its predecessor.
AI is no longer a novelty; it’s a daily tool for most. But how people use it is creating a major split. Power Users are letting it reshape everything, while others are just dipping a toe.
Samsung is reportedly set to increase Galaxy S26 series prices in its home market of South Korea due to rising component costs. However, the US market may be spared the hike to keep the phones competitive against rivals like Apple.
MiniMax is set to price its Hong Kong IPO at the top of its marketed range, capitalizing on massive investor demand. The company, a key rival to U.S. firms like OpenAI, will begin trading this Friday.
NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang is visiting Taiwan in January. His trip includes signing construction documents for the company’s first non-US global HQ and hosting a major dinner with supply chain partners. This underscores Taiwan’s critical role in the AI era.
