The head of Embark Studios is once again defending the use of AI voice tech in the hit game Arc Raiders. He argues it’s a tool for efficiency and quality, not for replacing jobs, even as some voice actors criticize the practice.
CES 2026 is being called the most important show in decades, with Wall Street laser-focused on AI and robotics. Keynotes from Nvidia’s Jensen Huang and AMD’s Lisa Su are expected to set the strategic tone for the year, with major implications for semiconductor stocks.
Britain’s long-troubled Emergency Services Network is exploring satellite links to ensure coverage everywhere. With the project now delayed until at least December 2029, officials are looking for any help they can get.
The Linux kernel’s built-in AES cryptography library is in for a significant performance overhaul. A new patch series aims to unify optimized code paths and deliver speedups across the board, from hardware acceleration to a leaner software fallback.
Taiwanese prosecutors have filed additional indictments against Tokyo Electron’s Taiwan unit and three other defendants. The case involves the alleged theft of trade secrets from chipmaking giant TSMC. The unit faces potential fines of up to $3.8 million.
According to Fortune, the AI-driven market rally has pushed the S&P 500 up 79% since late 2022, fueled by massive infrastructure spending. Tech giants are planning to hike capital expenditures by 34% to around $440 billion, while concerns about an AI bubble spiked in late 2024.
The founders of West Co are taking on the “terrible devastation” wrought by social media. Their first app, Tangle, asks users about their daily intentions.
Engineers in China have developed an artificial skin that allows robots to sense pressure and react to it like living tissue. The system uses spiking signals, similar to human nerves, to trigger reflex-like movements when a pain threshold is crossed.
Apple has reportedly slashed its online marketing budget for the Vision Pro by 95% in major countries like the U.S. and U.K. due to persistently poor sales. Market research firm IDC projects shipments will remain at just 45,000 units even during the 2025 holiday peak season.
After years of leading teams and advising executives, an AI strategist realized most people fail not from unclear goals, but from exhausted capacity. She now starts the year by asking how she wants to work, not what she wants to achieve.
