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NVIDIA rolls out RTX upgrades for local generative AI workflows
The tech giant has announced a package of RTX software and performance updates aimed at improving speed and reducing memory use for local generative artificial intelligence tasks.
AMD unveils new Ryzen AI processors and desktop chip
The US chipmaker has announced a new line-up of Ryzen AI processors and desktop hardware, expanding its push into on-device artificial intelligence across laptops, workstations and PCs.
NVIDIA unveils AI inference memory platform powered by BlueField-4
The world's largest company has introduced a new storage platform designed to improve performance and efficiency for large-scale AI inference workloads.
Morgan Stanley files for bitcoin and solana exchange-traded products
Morgan Stanley Investment Management has filed initial registration statements in the US for two cryptocurrency-linked exchange-traded products.
NVIDIA unveils Rubin platform as blueprint for next-generation DGX SuperPOD systems
The US chipmaker has introduced its Rubin platform at CES, positioning DGX SuperPOD as the reference architecture for large-scale artificial intelligence systems built on the new technology.
Spotify launches creator-focused Golden Globes week ahead of podcast award debut
Music streaming group Spotify is launching a week-long programme spotlighting creators ahead of the Golden Globes, which will feature a Best Podcast category for the first time.
Amazon MGM Studios confirms Tomb Raider cast
Amazon MGM Studios has announced the cast of its upcoming Tomb Raider television series for Prime Video, with Sophie Turner set to play Lara Croft.
Min-ji So develops AI agent to help deaf webtoon creators
Deaf webtoon creator Min-ji So built an AI assistant to help Deaf artists draft and storyboard webtoons.
Elly raises $8 million to launch AI hiring platform designed to capture recruitment decisions as they form
The startup says existing recruiting tools force teams to reconstruct judgments after the fact, and aims to replace manual documentation with real-time structured data
PayPal unveils new analytics tools for advertisers at CES
The payments group has launched new analytics and measurement tools for advertisers using its PayPal Ads platform, unveiling the products at CES 2026.
Microsoft launches Defender Experts security services suite
Microsoft has unveiled a new packaged set of expert-led cybersecurity services designed to provide managed threat detection, incident response and direct advisory support.
NVIDIA unveils deskside DGX AI systems for local model development
US chipmaker NVIDIA has introduced desk-side DGX Spark and DGX Station systems at CES, enabling developers to run large-scale artificial intelligence models locally without relying on data centres.
Kraken flags critical days ahead for crypto as volatility threat looms
Amazon to roll out Alexa+ across Samsung TVs and partner devices from 2026
The US technology group said its upgraded voice assistant will expand beyond Echo hardware, with Samsung smart televisions first to offer built-in support and further integrations planned with carmakers and consumer brands.
AMD lifts lid on Helios rack-scale platform and new AI chips at CES 2026 in Las Vegas
The US semiconductor group outlined plans for yotta-scale data centre infrastructure and unveiled new processors for servers, PCs and edge devices as it pushes deeper into artificial intelligence.
Tether introduces Scudo unit to simplify fractional gold transactions
Under the new system, one Scudo is defined as one thousandth of a troy ounce of gold, or one thousandth of an XAU₮.
Voice-first AI companion Tolan targets natural conversation with GPT-5.1
The app, developed by Portola and built on OpenAI’s latest model, is designed for low-latency, open-ended dialogue, with a focus on memory, personality and conversational continuity rather than rapid-fire prompts.
PayPal rolls out Transaction Graph to give advertisers a clearer view of what drives sales
The payments group says its new insights and measurement programme links real purchase data across millions of merchants, offering brands an alternative to cookie-based attribution and walled-garden advertising metrics.
Mobileye to buy humanoid robotics start-up Mentee in $900m push beyond automotive AI
The Intel-owned autonomous driving group is expanding into humanoid robotics, betting that its expertise in automotive autonomy can translate into what it calls “physical AI” across multiple industries.
Tether and Rumble launch self-custodial wallet with native crypto tipping
Rumble Wallet embeds a non-custodial crypto wallet directly into the video platform, allowing creators and audiences to transact in digital assets without relying on traditional financial intermediaries.