The wild predictions about AI are giving way to more sober forecasts for 2026. According to analysts, next year will be about governance, proving ROI, and confronting new risks as AI moves into critical infrastructure.
A convenient bridge between Microsoft Word and Amazon Kindle devices is closing. The “Send to Kindle from Microsoft Word” feature will be discontinued on February 9, 2024. This leaves users, especially Kindle Scribe owners, looking for alternative document transfer methods.
Universal Robots, Robotiq, and Siemens have debuted an integrated palletizing system at CES 2026. The solution pairs a UR20 robot with a palletizing cell, all managed through Siemens’ new Digital Twin Composer software for real-time optimization.
Roborock unveiled a prototype robot vacuum called the Saros Rover that can climb stairs. It uses articulated legs to move in a froglike pattern, but it took three minutes to climb just five steps. The company has no price or release date, calling it a developmental product.
After years of enterprise focus, one investor is betting on a consumer tech resurgence. The key? People know what they want to use AI for, leading to faster product-market fit than selling to big companies.
Microsoft is overhauling the look of its Edge browser to match its Copilot app. The redesign, currently in testing, applies new colors, fonts, and layouts regardless of whether AI is enabled. It’s part of a broader push to integrate AI deeply into the browser’s identity.
According to SpaceNews, 2026 will be a defining year for Europe’s space sector. Key rocket tests, major budget decisions, and the progress of critical constellations will reveal if the continent’s ambitions can match reality.
In a wild turn for the PC market, AMD and Nvidia are openly discussing bringing back older technology to combat shortages and soaring costs. Execs from both companies confirmed the strategy is on the table in interviews with Tom’s Hardware. This could mean the return of cards like the RTX 3060 or ol
SMD is strengthening its foothold in Asia’s booming offshore wind sector. The company just secured a contract to supply a specialized trencher and its Quantum EV ROV, marking that vehicle’s first sale in the region.
Arm is restructuring its entire business to chase the Physical AI opportunity in robotics and automotive. This isn’t just a side project anymore—it’s a core strategic bet on where enterprise AI is headed next.
