Intel Launches Panther Lake Chip at CES 2026 to Regain PC Market Share Intel launched its new Panther Lake chip for laptops on Monday at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas, marking a key step in the company’s efforts to reassert itself in the global semiconductor market. The Panther Lake series is Intel’s first product built using its next-generation 18A manufacturing process, a technological advance aimed at boosting performance and efficiency as the firm seeks to recover ground lost to rivals AMD and Nvidia. New Architecture and Manufacturing Breakthrough Jim Johnson, Intel’s senior vice president and general manager…
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Robotics, Autonomy and AI Monetisation Dominate CES 2026 Themes Robotics, autonomous technology, and the monetisation of artificial intelligence are set to define the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2026, according to technology industry investment analyst Dan Ives. Speaking on Monday, a day before the show’s official opening, Ives said these developments represent the next major wave of innovation driving global markets. AI and Robotics at the Forefront “It’s about robotics and autonomous,” said Ives, the global head of technology research at Wedbush Securities. Using a baseball analogy to describe the early stage of growth in the tech market, he added, “We’re…
L3Harris to Sell Majority Stake in Space Propulsion Unit for $845 Million L3Harris Technologies announced on Monday that it will sell about 60 per cent of its space propulsion and power systems business to private equity firm AE Industrial Partners for 845 million US dollars, including debt. The move is part of the company’s ongoing strategy to pivot away from space ventures and focus more strongly on defence capabilities amid growing geopolitical uncertainty. Strategic Refocus on Defence and Modern Warfare As part of its restructuring, L3Harris will streamline its organisation from four business segments to three, aligning its operations with…
AMD Unveils Powerful New AI Chips at CES 2026 Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) introduced a new line of high-performance artificial intelligence chips at the CES trade show in Las Vegas, signalling its ambition to challenge market leader Nvidia. CEO Lisa Su showcased several upcoming products, including the advanced MI455 AI processor, designed for data centre use in systems operated by clients such as ChatGPT maker OpenAI. Expanding AI Capabilities for Business and Research Alongside the MI455, Su also unveiled the MI440X, an enterprise-focused chip from the MI400 series. This version is tailored for on-premise use in business environments that are…
European Stocks Hit Record Highs as 2026 Trading Opens with Strong Momentum European markets began 2026 on a bullish note, with major stock indexes climbing to record highs on Friday as technology and defence shares led broad gains. The rally extended the strong performance seen through 2025, supported by easing interest rates, fiscal stimulus and renewed investor confidence. STOXX 600 Nears Symbolic 600 Mark The pan-European STOXX 600 index rose 0.7% to 596.14, coming within four points of the symbolic 600 level. The benchmark also notched its third consecutive weekly advance, maintaining the upbeat momentum that defined the final months…
Bitcoin Faces First Annual Decline Since 2022 Amid Market Volatility Bitcoin is on track to record its first annual loss in four years, as global economic pressures and waning investor confidence weighed on the world’s largest cryptocurrency. Despite setting a new all-time high earlier in 2025, the digital asset has struggled to maintain momentum and is now poised to close the year down more than 6 percent. At last check, bitcoin was trading at $87,474.2. From Record Highs to Market Turbulence Bitcoin’s performance this year has mirrored broader market instability. The cryptocurrency surged earlier in the year following the election…
ByteDance’s TikTok Deal Leaves Algorithm Control Question in Limbo TikTok’s powerful content recommendation algorithm is once again drawing scrutiny after its Chinese parent company, ByteDance, agreed to form a joint venture that will transfer operational control of the app’s U.S. business to American and international investors, including Oracle. The move is designed to prevent a potential U.S. ban and reduce geopolitical tensions, but questions remain over who truly controls TikTok’s most valuable asset — its algorithm. Who Controls TikTok’s U.S. Operations? The newly signed agreements mark a significant step towards satisfying Washington’s data security concerns. However, analysts say it is…
ByteDance Strikes Deal with U.S. Investors to Form New TikTok Joint Venture TikTok’s Chinese parent company, ByteDance, announced on Thursday that it had signed binding agreements with three major investors to create a new joint venture to operate the app’s U.S. business. The agreement aims to prevent a government ban and marks a decisive step toward resolving years of political and regulatory uncertainty surrounding the platform. The deal represents a breakthrough for the short-video app, which serves more than 170 million American users, following a series of disputes dating back to August 2020, when then-President Donald Trump first sought unsuccessfully…
Warner Bros Discovery Board Expected to Reject Paramount’s $108 Billion Takeover Bid Warner Bros Discovery’s board is expected to advise shareholders to vote against Paramount Skydance’s $108.4 billion takeover proposal, with a decision likely to be announced as early as Wednesday, according to sources familiar with the discussions. Netflix Remains Front-Runner in Bidding Race The anticipated rejection would reaffirm the board’s support for Netflix’s competing buyout offer, adding another twist to the intense battle for control of Warner Bros Discovery’s extensive film and television assets. These include the Warner Bros studio, the HBO Max streaming platform, and a catalogue of…
EU Defence ‘Flagship’ Projects Face Uncertain Future Amid Member State Resistance The future of the European Union’s proposed “flagship” defence projects, including a counter-drone system initially dubbed the “drone wall,” is increasingly uncertain as EU leaders appear set to withhold endorsement at next week’s Brussels summit. The ambitious plans have exposed deep divisions within the bloc over the EU’s role in defence policy, pitting the European Commission—which designed the projects—against member states that view defence as a national or NATO-led responsibility. Major EU Powers Push Back Germany, France and Italy, which host some of Europe’s largest defence industries, have made…