Quantum computing takes center stage at CES 2026, with a dedicated pavilion showcasing technology that can solve complex problems using less than $1 of energy — tasks that would require a supercomputer a million years and the world's entire annual energy supply to complete — as experts signal mainstream adoption …
The UK and US forge a groundbreaking tech alliance, accelerating AI research for healthcare breakthroughs, unlocking clean energy through nuclear technology, and establishing the North East as an AI Growth Zone, attracting billions in investment and creating thousands of high-paying jobs.
Google Cloud capitalizes on the AI surge, amassing a staggering $106 billion backlog as customers flock to its AI services, fueling billions in revenue through consumption-based pricing and subscriptions, with over 50% expected to materialize within two years.
Melania Trump highlights the importance of teaching AI literacy to students from an early age, stating 'the robots are here,' as the White House emphasizes AI in K-12 education for American competitiveness, with major tech firms pledging new commitments to the initiative.
Eight Sleep raises $100M to advance its AI-powered smart mattresses that track and enhance sleep quality globally, with plans to accelerate growth in the medical sector and expand internationally.
Eight Sleep raises $100 million to develop the world's first AI-powered Sleep Agent, optimize sleep through AI, expand into medical applications like menopausal sleep and sleep apnea, and drive global growth including China.
SoftBank Group Corp. invests $2 billion in Intel at $23 per share, deepening their commitment to semiconductor innovation and AI technology in the United States.
Two Chinese nationals face charges for illegally exporting millions of dollars' worth of advanced AI chips from the U.S. to China via Malaysia and Singapore between October 2022 and July 2025, violating U.S. export controls restricting China's access to cutting-edge semiconductor technology for AI applications.
SoftBank-backed LegalOn secures $50M funding, unveiling AI-powered contract review software that cuts review times by 85% and AI agent tools developed in partnership with OpenAI, leveraging advanced models grounded in legal expertise.
Driven by AI's insatiable energy demands, data centers' electricity consumption is projected to double by 2030, with the US, Europe, and China accounting for 85% of current energy guzzling.