Autonomous Driving Takes Centre Stage at CES 2026 amid Industry Shift Autonomous driving technology is set to dominate the CES 2026 trade show in Las Vegas this week, as investors look to artificial intelligence to revitalise an auto industry grappling with slow innovation, safety concerns and high costs. Focus Shifts from Electric to Autonomous With many automakers scaling back electric vehicle (EV) plans due to weaker demand and reduced incentives, attention has turned to the next frontier: autonomy. A wave of auto suppliers and start-ups are expected to unveil new hardware and software designed to reduce, or even eliminate, the…
Author: Aditya Lenka
Aditya Lenka
A multi-faceted professional with a diverse range of skills and experiences. He currently works as a Producer, Digital Marketer, and Journalist for several well-known media outlets, namely StratNewsGlobal, BharatShakti, and Interstellar. With a passion for storytelling and a keen eye for detail, Aditya has covered a wide range of topics and events across India, bringing a unique perspective to his work.When he's not busy producing content, Aditya enjoys exploring new places and cuisines, having traveled extensively throughout India. He's also an avid writer and poet, often penning his thoughts and musings in his free time. And when he wants to unwind and relax, Aditya spends time with his two loyal companions, Zorro and Pablo, his beloved dogs.Aditya's dynamic personality and varied interests make him a unique individual, always eager to learn and experience new things.
Read More
AI Takes Centre Stage as CES 2026 Opens with Global Tech Innovators Hundreds of companies unveiled their latest technologies and gadgets in Las Vegas on Sunday at CES Unveiled, the media preview for the Consumer Technology Association’s (CTA) flagship event. The annual tech gathering, widely known as CES, officially opens on Tuesday and will run from 6 to 9 January. Artificial Intelligence Dominates the Show Gary Shapiro, CEO of the CTA, said artificial intelligence is the defining theme of CES 2026. Exhibitors from around the world are demonstrating how AI is reshaping industries, from consumer electronics to robotics and personal…
X’s AI Tool Grok Under Fire for Generating Sexualised Deepfakes of Women A growing international backlash has erupted after Grok, the artificial intelligence chatbot integrated into X, digitally generated sexualised images of users without their consent. Among the victims was Rio de Janeiro-based musician Julie Yukari, whose photo with her cat, posted on New Year’s Eve, was altered by Grok after users requested the AI to depict her in a bikini. Victims Targeted in AI “Undressing” Trend Yukari told Reuters she had initially dismissed the requests as harmless pranks, assuming Grok would not act on them. “I was naive,” she…
Chinese Cyberattacks on Taiwan Surge to 2.63 Million Daily in 2025 Cyberattacks targeting Taiwan’s vital infrastructure increased by 6% in 2025, averaging 2.63 million incidents a day, according to the island’s National Security Bureau. The bureau reported that many of these attacks were synchronised with Chinese military exercises, forming part of what it described as “hybrid threats” designed to paralyse Taiwan’s key systems. Rising Cyber Threats Amid Military Pressure Taiwan has repeatedly accused Beijing of waging “hybrid warfare,” combining cyber operations, disinformation campaigns and military manoeuvres to undermine the island’s security and democratic resilience. China, which claims Taiwan as its…
Neuralink to Begin Mass Production of Brain Implants by 2026 Elon Musk’s brain implant company, Neuralink, plans to begin large-scale production of its brain-computer interface devices and transition to a fully automated surgical procedure in 2026. Musk announced the development on Wednesday in a post on the social media platform X, signalling a major step toward commercial deployment of the company’s neurotechnology. Expansion Follows Progress in Human Trials Neuralink’s implant is designed to assist individuals with severe neurological conditions, including spinal cord injuries. The device enables users to control digital interfaces through thought, allowing them to perform activities such as…
China’s Reusable Long March 12A Fails Recovery Test in Maiden Launch China’s bid to advance reusable rocket technology suffered a setback after the first stage of its Long March 12A failed to be recovered during its maiden flight on Monday, according to state media outlet Xinhua. The test marks Beijing’s latest effort to rival U.S. space leader SpaceX in reusable rocket technology. Partial Success as Second Stage Reaches Orbit While the first stage was lost, the rocket’s second stage successfully entered its planned orbit, Xinhua confirmed. The launch represented China’s second attempt to land and recover a rocket booster after…
Kuaishou Shares Slide After Cyberattack Disrupts Livestreaming Services Shares of Chinese short video platform Kuaishou Technology fell sharply on Tuesday following a cyberattack that disrupted its livestreaming services the previous night. The stock dropped by as much as 6% to HK$62.70 ($8.06), marking its lowest level since 21 November and its steepest one-day decline since 14 October. Kuaishou also emerged as the biggest percentage loser on the Hang Seng Tech Index, which slipped 0.5%. Livestreaming Service Targeted in Cyber Incident Kuaishou, a leading rival to Douyin — the Chinese version of TikTok — confirmed that its platform had suffered a…
Pro-Ukrainian Hackers Use AI Tools to Target Russian Defence Firms A cyber espionage group suspected of being pro-Ukrainian has launched a new wave of attacks on Russian defence and technology companies using AI-generated decoy documents, cybersecurity firm Intezer revealed this week. The campaign, uncovered by senior security researcher Nicole Fishbein, highlights how artificial intelligence is reshaping the landscape of digital warfare by lowering the technical barriers to sophisticated hacking operations. AI-Generated Lures Target Russian Defence Contractors The attackers, linked to a group tracked as “Paper Werewolf” or “GOFFEE,” have been active since 2022 and are believed to focus almost exclusively…
Indian Women Turn to AI for Everyday Relief — and a New Sense of Control For Bengaluru resident Priyanshi Durbha, artificial intelligence stopped being a buzzword the day it entered her kitchen. The 37-year-old technology consultant had spent over a decade helping companies adopt AI tools, but one weekend earlier this year, while juggling grocery lists and meal planning for her marathon-running husband and fussy five-year-old, she turned to ChatGPT for help. “When it threw up a tabular plan for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, I pinned it to the fridge and thought, ‘I can conquer the world,’” she recalls. Her…
Trump Administration Begins Review to Approve Nvidia AI Chip Sales to China The Trump administration has initiated a review process that could pave the way for the first shipments of Nvidia’s second-most powerful artificial intelligence (AI) chips, the H200, to China. The move marks a significant policy shift and follows President Donald Trump’s recent pledge to permit such sales under strict conditions. Earlier this month, Trump said his government would allow Nvidia to sell its H200 chips to Chinese customers, subject to a 25% fee paid to the U.S. government. He argued that enabling controlled exports would sustain the global…