According to VentureBeat, the data world is in for a major reset in 2026. RAG is getting a massive overhaul, purpose-built vector databases are facing an existential crisis, and the 40-year-old PostgreSQL is suddenly the hottest thing in AI. Billions in acquisitions are reshaping the entire market.
A TechCrunch survey of enterprise VCs reveals a consensus that 2026 is the year AI starts cutting jobs. They predict budgets will shift from labor to AI, and automation will move beyond just making workers more efficient.
Nvidia just dropped a staggering $20 billion to license Groq’s technology and scoop up its engineering talent. While theories swirl about SRAM memory or killing a competitor, the real value likely lies in Groq’s unique “data flow” chip design. This could give Nvidia a new lever to pull for future AI
China’s official manufacturing PMI rose to 50.1 in December, marking the first expansion since March and beating analyst expectations. The data suggests a tentative, broader improvement across the world’s second-largest economy.
Cybersecurity researchers have revealed a new “GhostPairing” attack that gives hackers undetected access to WhatsApp accounts. The technique exploits the app’s multi-device feature through clever social engineering, letting attackers spy on messages indefinitely.
A powerful earthquake struck northern Taiwan, prompting evacuations at TSMC’s key facilities. Thanks to years of seismic hardening, the chipmaker reported no damage and quickly resumed full production, averting a potential global tech supply chain crisis.
According to a new report, some Apple leaders believe large language models will become low-cost commodities in the coming years. This view could explain the company’s famously reserved spending on its own AI models, focusing instead on its core strengths.
A survey of 24 enterprise-focused VCs by TechCrunch finds a consensus: 2026 is when companies will stop experimenting and start consolidating their AI spending. The result could be a brutal market where only a handful of vendors win big, leaving many startups struggling.
The biggest hurdle for businesses wanting to profit from AI might not be tech, but a lack of self-knowledge. According to a Fast Company piece, the key lies in treating data like inherited art—you need a systematic appraisal to understand its true value.
After four years of political drama, TikTok has signed a deal to sell a chunk of its US operations. A group including Oracle and Silver Lake will take control, but the app itself will be discontinued in 2026. What comes next is a massive, uncertain migration.
