Google’s custom AI chips are no longer just for internal use. A landmark deal with Anthropic and native PyTorch support are eroding Nvidia’s “CUDA moat,” reshaping the economics of large-scale AI.
The Linux Foundation is launching a new group to standardize how AI agents work together. Major players like Anthropic, Block, and OpenAI are already contributing key technologies to the effort.
In a surprise move, Nintendo is bringing back its infamous red-and-black 3D console. The new Virtual Boy is a $100 replica accessory for the Switch and Switch 2, set to launch on February 17, 2026. You’ll need a Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack membership to play most of the games.
Activision has announced a major shift for Call of Duty, ending the practice of releasing consecutive games in the same subseries like Modern Warfare or Black Ops. This comes after the poorly received Black Ops 7 and strong competition from Battlefield 6. But is this change what the franchise really
Google CEO Sundar Pichai says AI is the most profound tech ever and society will have to “work through” the disruption, implying no job is safe. But with a stagnant job market and mixed evidence on AI’s real impact, is this just fatalistic hype from those who stand to profit?
AMD has launched its FSR Redstone technology suite with the new Radeon 25.12.1 driver. It introduces machine learning for the first time and promises big performance gains, but full access is limited to the latest graphics cards.
A UK battery software firm is helping an Australian space startup move faster. By using cloud-based models instead of months of physical testing, MP Space validated its satellite power system and dodged a half-year development setback.
The European Union Chamber of Commerce in China warns that reducing supply chain reliance on China is shifting from talk to concrete action. This comes as China’s trade surplus hits a record $1 trillion for the year through November, even as global trade investigations against it soar.
According to Forbes, 2026 will see continued AI investment fueled by the AGI arms race, but the path to true intelligence may move beyond large language models. Meanwhile, AI agents are set to displace more jobs, forcing a fundamental redesign of work around automation-first principles.
Washington State has banned all prediction market activity, prohibiting both offering and participating in event-based contracts. The state’s gambling commission says it will monitor ongoing litigation but is directing residents to tribal casinos for legal sports betting.
