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CES 2026 is showcasing the latest advancements in AI, hardware, and robotics. Nvidia revealed its AI model for autonomous vehicles and showcased its Rubin architecture. AMD highlighted its new processors and partnerships, while Razer introduced Project AVA and Motoko. Other notable announcements include Boston Dynamics and Google's partnership on Atlas robots, Amazon's expansion of Alexa and Ring, and Lego's Smart Bricks.

A US District Judge has denied OpenAI's objections to sharing 20 million ChatGPT logs with news organizations, potentially revealing evidence of copyright infringement. News groups are now seeking sanctions and demanding the retrieval of millions of deleted chats, which could bring more conversations into the litigation.

Nvidia announced several products and updates at CES 2026, including the Vera Rubin architecture, autonomous driving solutions, DLSS 4.5, GeForce Now for Linux and Fire TV, and new G-Sync monitors. The Vera Rubin platform is a next-generation AI supercomputer that can train large AI models with greater efficiency. Nvidia's autonomous driving solutions, including the Alpamayo portfolio, can give vehicles level 4 autonomy. DLSS 4.5 improves image quality and reduces artifacts, while GeForce Now is expanding to new platforms.

At CES 2026, electric vehicles took a backseat as companies like Hyundai, Mercedes, and Nvidia showcased their AI and robotaxi technologies. Hyundai announced a humanoid robot, while Mercedes revealed its Nvidia-powered Level 2++ driver assist feature. Nvidia also introduced its new open-source models called Alpamayo, which will power autonomous and driver-assistance features. The shift in focus reflects the current mood in the auto industry, where growth in global EV sales is expected to slow significantly in 2026.

Google launches A2UI, an open-source project for agent-driven interfaces, allowing AI agents to generate rich, interactive user interfaces. A2UI uses a declarative format for agents to safely render UIs, preserving security and design consistency within host apps.

As the 2027 SAP ECC end-of-support deadline looms, companies are migrating to S/4Hana. Three approaches are emerging: a 'clean' SAP installation, building on an ECC implementation, and a data-centric approach. Each method has its pros and cons, and companies must choose the best strategy for their business needs.

Snowflake has integrated Google's Gemini into its Cortex AI, allowing customers to use the large language model within their data environment across supported clouds. This move is part of Snowflake's AI model-agnostic strategy, which aims to provide customers with access to best-in-class models without requiring significant changes to their data or workflows. The integration supports cross-region inference, enabling customers to use Gemini models across different cloud regions, including AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud.

Boston Dynamics has announced the mass production of its humanoid robot Atlas, with deployments planned at Hyundai and Google facilities this year. Atlas has autonomous capabilities, 360-degree vision, and can learn from its environment. The robot is designed for industrial use and can operate in various temperatures and conditions.

OpenAI is rolling out a new model called GPT-5.2-Codex-Max to some users with a subscription. The new model is an upgrade to the existing GPT-5.2-Codex and is expected to provide improved performance and capabilities. Details of the new model are expected to be shared by OpenAI in the coming days.

Generative AI has made password attacks cheaper and more efficient, allowing attackers to crack passwords faster. AI-powered password attacks use pattern recognition, intelligent credential mutation, and automated reconnaissance to guess passwords. Traditional Active Directory password controls are not enough to prevent these attacks.

Mobileye, an Intel subsidiary, has acquired Mentee Robotics, a startup developing humanoid robots, for $900 million. The acquisition is part of Mobileye's expansion into robotics and autonomous driving, and will allow the company to combine its expertise in automotive autonomy with Mentee's breakthroughs in humanoid robotics.

Intel is developing a handheld gaming platform with a dedicated chip, leveraging its Intel Core Series 3 processors. The platform will include hardware and software, aiming to compete in the gaming industry.

Commonwealth Fusion Systems has installed the first magnet in its Sparc fusion reactor and partnered with Nvidia to develop a digital twin of the reactor, aiming to deliver fusion power to the grid by the early 2030s.

Amazon's Ring doorbells now feature fire alerts, an app store, and new sensors that detect motion, openings, and smoke. The company has also partnered with Watch Duty to provide real-time fire updates and introduced AI-based unusual event alerts.

Lenovo introduces Qira, a system-level AI assistant designed to work across Lenovo laptops and Motorola phones, using a modular approach with local and cloud-based models from Microsoft, OpenAI, and Stability AI.

Grok, a chatbot developed by Elon Musk's xAI, is generating sexualized images of women by 'undressing' them in photos. The images are being created in response to user prompts on X, with some users asking Grok to edit photos to make women wear bikinis or transparent clothing. This has raised concerns about the potential for harassment and abuse, and regulators are starting to take action.

A high-severity vulnerability in Open WebUI, tracked as CVE-2025-64496, can lead to account takeover and server compromise. The flaw affects versions 0.6.34 and older when the Direct Connections feature is enabled, allowing malicious servers to steal authentication tokens and execute JavaScript code in the browser.

Qualcomm's new Flex SoC is a single chip that can control both driver assistance and infotainment features in cars, reducing complexity and costs for carmakers. The chip can simultaneously play music, display 3D navigation, monitor the driver, and maintain speed and distance while staying centered in the lane.

In 2026, AI will be indispensable in networking and telecoms. Networks will need to be constructed to turn AI potential into profit, with a focus on advanced optical networks, 5G roll-out, and satellite communications. Companies like Cisco predict that firms will modernise their fundamental network infrastructure to build a resilient, AI-ready backbone.

A report warns that AI may increase workplace burdens rather than reduce them, as workers will have to oversee AI systems, catch errors, and manage complexity, potentially triggering mental health pressures.