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.
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.
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.
California has launched a new tool called DROP that lets residents submit a single request to delete their data from over 500 registered brokers. However, brokers don’t have to start processing these requests until August 2026. The system aims to simplify a previously laborious opt-out process.
ARK Investment’s fintech-focused ETF posted a 29% return in 2025, defying a sector slump. It did so by stretching its definition of fintech to include AI winners like Palantir and Roku, while core payments stocks like Fiserv plunged over 65%.
It was a quieter week in tech, but still packed with news. The stylish Pebble Round smartwatch is back for a second generation, and managing a Plex library just got a whole lot more like swiping for dates.
A new game called Fall to Boot runs during your PC’s boot process. You must navigate a tunnel to hit “Boot!” or your computer powers off. It’s part of a growing repo of UEFI-based games that gatekeep your operating system.
Palo Alto Networks had a volatile 2025, with shares held back by CEO Nikesh Arora’s dealmaking. But its $25B CyberArk and $3.35B Chronosphere buys position it for a stronger 2026 as customers consolidate security tools.
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang is set to deliver a keynote at CES 2026 on Monday, January 5, at 4 p.m. ET. The presentation, focused on “what’s next in AI,” will be a major event as Nvidia powers the current AI boom. You can watch the livestream directly via CNET’s YouTube channel.
