Jasmin Watson 
Cristiano R. Amon, the president and CEO of semiconductor giant Qualcomm Incorporated, said that artificial intelligence is rapidly transforming robotics into a scalable reality, positioning it as the company’s next major frontier for edge AI. In an interview with CNBC’s Jon Fortt, Amon drew parallels between Qualcomm’s success in the automotive sector and its ambitions … Read more
Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. took center stage at the CES 2026 in Las Vegas to showcase its evolution from a century-old tire maker into a cutting-edge mobility and technology innovator, unveiling AI-powered tire intelligence systems, strategic partnerships, and smart EV products that position the 125-year-old company at the forefront of the connected-vehicle ecosystem. Long … Read more
Samsung Electronics plans to double the number of its mobile devices equipped with artificial intelligence features to about 800 million this year, expanding the reach of its Galaxy AI platform as competition intensifies among global technology companies. The South Korean electronics giant had deployed Galaxy AI capabilities across roughly 400 million smartphones and tablets by … Read more
Elon Musk’s artificial intelligence chatbot Grok generated sexualized images of minors on the social media platform X in response to user prompts, raising strong concerns about the effectiveness of safety guardrails in generative AI tools. The images, which depicted minors in minimal clothing, appeared to violate Grok’s own acceptable use policy that explicitly bans the … Read more
Riyadh is ready to host gamers, and developers from over the world with Global Games Show 2026 making its mark on the Middle East. The event, which is set for 29-30th June 2026, provides an engaging platform dedicated to gaming tech, interactive experiences, and networking opportunities for gaming professionals. Organized by VAP Group and powered … Read more
Virtual reality technology is breathing new life into senior living communities, enabling older adults to embark on thrilling adventures and revisit meaningful places without leaving their seats. At facilities like The Terraces in Los Gatos and others across the U.S. and Canada, residents in their 80s and 90s don Rendever‘s VR headsets to explore ocean … Read more
U.S.-based artificial intelligence startups raised record sums in 2025, with dozens of companies securing over $100 million each as investors continued to pour capital into technologies ranging from advanced coding tools to healthcare agents and high-performance chips. The surge reflects unrelenting confidence in AI’s potential to transform industries, despite ongoing debates over valuation sustainability and … Read more
Following the successful event at Abu Dhabi, Riyadh is also going to become the “Mecca of Blockchain” as the Global Blockchain Show is making its comeback there. The global event shall take place on the 29-30th of June 2026 in Riyadh and will commemorate the attendance of industry stalwarts and thought leaders across the Web3 … Read more
China on Monday launched operations of a national venture capital guidance fund with a target size of up to 1 trillion yuan (about $142.7 billion), marking a major policy move to channel long-term capital into early-stage and hard-technology and to scale advanced manufacturing and automation, where artificial intelligence and robotics are increasingly reshaping production models … Read more
Techment Technology has earned the Microsoft Solution Partner designation in Data and Artificial Intelligence, a recognition of the company’s ability to help organizations build scalable data platforms and translate analytics and artificial intelligence into measurable business outcomes. The designation highlights Techment’s technical expertise and delivery track record across Microsoft’s data and AI ecosystem, as enterprises … Read more
Thomson Reuters Corp, one of the world’s largest and most trusted providers of technology and information services, marked 2025 as a year of defining innovation, bold investment, and global leadership in artificial intelligence (AI). The company accelerated its transformation of professional work by rolling out advanced AI-powered solutions, forging strategic partnerships, and expanding its global … Read more
Japanese multinational investment holding company, SoftBank is moving aggressively to secure a $22.5 billion funding commitment to OpenAI by the end of the year, relying on a mix of asset sales, borrowing options and delayed dealmaking as it seeks to strengthen its position in the global artificial intelligence race. According to Reuters, the funding effort … Read more
The Gignomist, a global digital media platform specializing in emerging technologies including the gig economy, Web3, AI, cybersecurity, gaming and blockchain, has signed a media partnership agreement for the co-located Global Blockchain Show, Global AI Show and Global Games Show, scheduled on 29 and 30 June 2026 in the capital of Saudi Arabia. The three … Read more
Global visual design leader, Canva closed 2025 with strong growth, reporting 260 million monthly active users and $3.5 billion in annual revenue, reinforcing its position as one of the world’s most widely used visual communication platforms. According to Canva, the milestone reflected a rising global dependence on easy-to-use design tools among individuals, businesses and educational … Read more
Starlink, the satellite internet company operated by Elon Musk‘s SpaceX, has lost communication with one of its satellites following what the company described as a technological anomaly while the spacecraft was in orbit. The satellite, identified as Starlink Satellite 35956, was orbiting approximately 418 kilometers above Earth when the incident occurred. Communications with the spacecraft … Read more
Actian, the data and AI division of HCLSoftwar, has won the Data Management: Governance category of the InfoWorld 2025 Technology of the Year Awards.. As AI initiatives increasingly depend on trusted, high-quality data, InfoWorld has recognized Actian for its “governance by design” approach. The Actian Data Intelligence Platform embeds governance directly into data workflows—leveraging data … Read more