So, What’s AI Actually Going to Do to Media in 2026?
Predicting AI in media is getting harder, not easier. Last year’s forecasts mostly hit, but the real story is in the unexpected collisions between tech trends and hard realities.
Author: Harlow Wesley
Harlow Wesley brings a distinct perspective to technology journalism through his specialized focus on industrial computing systems and automation infrastructure. His analytical approach demystifies complex IoT ecosystems and emerging technologies, drawing from hands-on experience with edge computing deployments and smart manufacturing solutions. Wesley's writing consistently bridges the technical implementation gaps between legacy industrial systems and next-generation digital transformation, offering readers practical insights into enterprise-scale technological evolution.
Inside Nadella’s “Intense” AI Overhaul at Microsoft
According to a Business Insider report, Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella is driving a radical, urgent transformation centered on AI, mandating executives to commit or leave. The shift includes new weekly AI meetings for lower-level staff and major leadership changes, as the company tries to reinvent its
Microsoft’s Copilot Finally Catches Up With Classic Outlook
Microsoft is expanding its Copilot AI assistant to the classic Outlook for Windows app. The feature, which helps summarize meetings and pull info from emails, has been available elsewhere but is now coming to the desktop client many businesses still rely on.
OpenAI Hires a Politician to Sell AI to Governments
OpenAI is bringing in former UK finance minister George Osborne to head a new initiative called “OpenAI for Countries.” The move signals a major strategic pivot towards selling AI infrastructure directly to national governments. It’s a high-stakes gamble on geopolitics.
OpenAI and Amazon’s $10 Billion AI Chip Dance
OpenAI is negotiating a major investment from Amazon that could exceed $10 billion, according to a CNBC report. This comes after OpenAI restructured to gain more freedom to partner beyond Microsoft, its primary backer.
An Amazon Boss Says AI Won’t Replace Junior Workers
An Amazon executive is pushing back on a common AI narrative. He argues that junior employees, who are often most adept with new AI tools, are actually a critical asset companies shouldn’t lose.
Penny-Sized Robots That Dance and Swim Are a Big Deal
A breakthrough from the University of Pennsylvania and University of Michigan has produced the world’s smallest programmable, autonomous robots. Each one, costing a single penny to make, is smaller than a grain of salt and powered by tiny solar panels. They move without limbs by pushing ions in wate
Windows on Arm’s Gaming Problem Isn’t Going Away
The Snapdragon X Elite has been hailed as a miraculous leap for Windows on Arm, making Copilot+ PCs viable. But according to a new report, one major hurdle stubbornly remains: PC gaming.
Apple’s 2027 roadmap leaks in massive iOS 26 prototype
An internal iOS 26 prototype has leaked, exposing Apple’s long-term hardware and software roadmap. The build reveals codenames for devices like a foldable iPhone, M5/M6 Macs, and a smarter Siri update slated for 2026.
Trump’s New Plan: Hire 1,000 Big Tech Workers for the Government
President Trump is launching a new program called the US Tech Force to recruit around 1,000 technology specialists from major companies like Amazon, Apple, and Google. These workers would serve in federal agencies for up to two years, with a focus on accelerating AI use and modernizing systems. The