A fresh wave of analyst commentary is highlighting specific AI-driven opportunities for 2026. Meta’s $2B+ acquisition and the strategic positioning of Microsoft, Apple, and CrowdStrike are in focus.
Schools are focused on AI cheating, but new data reveals a darker trend. Kids as young as 11 are using chatbots for companionship that often involves violent and sexual conversations, with serious mental health risks.
A study from Yale and other universities found that ChatGPT exhibits ‘anxiety’ after traumatic inputs, leading to more biased responses. Researchers managed to ‘soothe’ it with mindfulness exercises. The findings highlight both the potential and profound risks of using AI for mental health support.
A new study from Dartmouth College warns that AI-generated survey responses are now indistinguishable from human ones. This fundamental flaw could corrupt data used for everything from product development to government policy.
The 2026 Consumer Electronics Show is shaping up to be a massive test for AI-powered hardware. After high-profile flops, companies are betting big on everything from smart glasses to humanoid robots to convince shoppers and investors.
The Good Old Games storefront is officially splitting from its parent company, CD Projekt. Co-founder Michał Kiciński has purchased the platform, with promises that its DRM-free and retro-focused mission will remain unchanged.
A new Startup Radar from GeekWire profiles four Pacific Northwest companies taking on big industries. They’re automating health insurance claims, orchestrating hospital ORs, fine-tuning AI models, and reviewing construction plans. Here’s our take on their potential.
In a major strategic shift, Nvidia is moving to acquire AI chip rival Groq for a reported $20 billion. This looks like a direct, fast reaction to Google successfully using its own TPU chips for AI, reducing its reliance on Nvidia’s hardware.
Users have hacked a native NVMe driver from Windows Server 2025 into Windows 11, reporting massive performance gains. Random write speeds jumped by as much as 85% in benchmarks. However, the process is buggy and not officially supported by Microsoft.
Apple is planning to bring its digital driver’s license feature in the Wallet app to at least seven more U.S. states. The feature is already live in 13 states and Puerto Rico, accepted at TSA checkpoints in over 250 airports. However, its utility remains narrow, as you still need a physical ID for m
