According to Fortune, the CEO of Snowflake predicts 2026 will be the year AI moves beyond simple chatbots to autonomous, reasoning systems. He forecasts a democratization of model building that will loosen Big Tech’s control and the rise of a universal AI protocol. The year will also see a major div
Asus is targeting creative professionals with a monitor that has the specs of a high-end gaming display. The ProArt PA27UCDMR combines a 4K QD-OLED panel, 240Hz refresh rate, and hardware calibration for color-critical work.
According to a new report, AMD’s RDNA 5 graphics architecture is now targeting a launch in mid-2027. The GPUs will reportedly be built on TSMC’s refined N3P 3nm process technology. This sets up a long wait, with 2026 expected to be a quiet year for new Radeon cards.
HP is refreshing its OMEN 16L gaming desktop line, but not with the latest Intel chips. Instead, it’s reportedly using a mobile processor from the older Raptor Lake generation alongside new NVIDIA RTX 5060 series graphics. This creates a puzzling spec sheet that may not offer a real performance leap
Scientists using a new, ultra-high-resolution lidar have discovered that the tops of clouds are far more complex than models assumed. This finding could significantly impact how we predict both rainfall and Earth’s climate.
A massive leak has seemingly revealed Lenovo’s entire 2026 ThinkPad portfolio. The highlights include a performance-focused ThinkPad X9 15p Aura Edition and a uniquely shaped ThinkCentre X AIO designed for creators.
The Danganronpa series, a wild mix of battle royale and courtroom drama, has surpassed 10 million lifetime sales. Developer Spike Chunsoft announced the milestone and confirmed a new game, Danganronpa 2×2, is slated for next year.
Apple launched a free coding academy in Detroit as part of its racial equity push, investing nearly $30 million. But for many graduates, the path to a tech job wasn’t so clear. The program reveals the complexities of corporate-led education initiatives.
France’s national postal service, La Poste, has been hit by a massive cyber incident described as a “major network incident.” The attack, suspected to be a DDoS, has taken key online and mobile services offline, impacting parcel deliveries and banking right before Christmas.
Alphabet is spending billions to secure clean energy for its AI data centers. The $4.75 billion acquisition of Intersect Power comes as Google’s carbon emissions have surged 48% since 2019.
