Lenovo Unveils AI Cloud Partnership with Nvidia and Launches Qira Superagent at CES 2026 Lenovo announced a major collaboration with U.S. chipmaker Nvidia and introduced a new personal AI assistant, Qira, at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas on Tuesday, January 6. The launch marked the Chinese company’s latest effort to expand its presence in artificial intelligence and cloud computing. Lenovo and Nvidia Partner on AI Cloud Infrastructure Speaking on stage alongside Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang, Lenovo Chief Executive Yang Yuanqing revealed the launch of the Lenovo AI Cloud Gigafactory, developed in partnership with Nvidia. The initiative will…
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Investors Eye Value Opportunities in 2026 as AI Rally Matures Global investors are expected to shift their focus in 2026 towards undervalued sectors and assets, as concerns over a potential artificial intelligence (AI) bubble prompt a move away from high-priced technology stocks. Analysts say that after a year of strong gains driven by AI enthusiasm, markets are entering a phase where selectivity and active investing will be crucial. Selective Investing Takes Centre Stage Following a volatile 2025 — marked by sharp swings due to US tariff policies and a subsequent recovery to record highs — analysts predict continued upward momentum…
Sony Honda Mobility Reveals New Prototype EV at CES 2026 Sony Honda Mobility, the joint venture between Sony Group and Honda Motor, unveiled a new prototype electric vehicle (EV) at the CES trade show in Las Vegas on Monday. The presentation marked one of the few major automotive showcases at this year’s event, as many US carmakers scaled back their EV plans amid softening demand and shifting government policies. Afeela Prototype Targets US Market by 2028 CEO Yasuhide Mizuno announced that the company plans to introduce a new model based on its Afeela prototype to American customers as early as…
Sophie Adenot Ready for First Mission to International Space Station ESA astronaut Sophie Adenot is preparing for her first journey to the International Space Station (ISS), with launch planned no earlier than 15 February. Before her departure, she made a final public appearance at the European Space Agency’s (ESA) European Astronaut Centre (EAC) in Cologne, Germany, where she was formally introduced by ESA’s Director of Human and Robotic Exploration, Daniel Neuenschwander. Neuenschwander commended Adenot’s outstanding performance throughout her training. “From ESA’s basic training to the specific mission preparation, she has exceeded all expectations and earned respect as a diligent professional.…
Starlink to Lower Satellite Orbits in 2026 to Boost Space Safety SpaceX plans to reconfigure its Starlink satellite network by reducing the orbital altitude of its satellites from around 550 kilometres to 480 kilometres throughout 2026. The move, announced by Michael Nicolls, SpaceX’s vice president of Starlink engineering, aims to improve the overall safety of operations in space. Lower Altitude to Reduce Collision Risks According to Nicolls, bringing the satellites closer to Earth will make orbital traffic safer and more manageable. He explained on X, the social media platform, that reducing the altitude would condense the orbits and lower the…
Italian Prosecutors Drop Probe into Suspected Russian Drone Flights Over EU Space Centre Italian prosecutors have requested the dismissal of an investigation into alleged Russian drone activity over a European Union research facility, after determining that the supposed flights were the result of signal interference rather than espionage. Two sources familiar with the matter told Reuters that the Milan prosecutors’ office found no evidence of foreign drone operations near the European Joint Research Centre (JRC) in Ispra, northern Italy. The investigation concluded that 21 supposed overflights between March and May 2025 were actually false positives caused by a private GSM…
Ellison Personally Guarantees Paramount’s $40.4 Billion Bid for Warner Bros Oracle co-founder Larry Ellison has stepped in to personally guarantee financing for Paramount Skydance’s $40.4 billion bid to acquire Warner Bros Discovery, strengthening the media company’s offer against rival bidder Netflix. The move, disclosed in a regulatory filing on Monday, aims to reassure Warner Bros’ board about Paramount’s funding capacity and the full backing of the Ellison family. Paramount Raises Termination Fee, Keeps Offer Unchanged Despite the guarantee, Paramount said it is maintaining its all-cash offer of $30 per share. It also increased its regulatory reverse termination fee from $5…
Delaware Supreme Court Restores Elon Musk’s $56 Billion Tesla Pay Deal Elon Musk has scored a major legal victory after the Delaware Supreme Court reinstated his 2018 Tesla compensation package, once valued at $56 billion. The ruling, issued on Friday, overturns a lower court decision that had struck down the record-breaking pay plan as “unfathomable” and ensures Musk retains stronger control over the electric car maker. Landmark Ruling Reverses Earlier Decision In a 49-page opinion, the state’s highest court said the 2024 ruling that rescinded Musk’s pay package was “improper and inequitable,” as it left the Tesla chief “uncompensated for…
Google and Apple Warn Visa-Holding Employees Against International Travel Amid Lengthy Delays Alphabet’s Google and Apple have urged some U.S.-based employees on temporary work visas to avoid international travel due to significant delays in visa stamping appointments at American embassies and consulates. Internal memos cited by Business Insider revealed that workers could face waits of up to 12 months, raising concerns that staff might be stranded abroad if they travel. Social Media Screening Slows Visa Processing According to immigration law firms representing the companies, the backlog has been worsened by newly expanded social media screening requirements introduced under the Trump…
SpaceX Loses Contact with Starlink Satellite After In-Orbit Mishap SpaceX confirmed on Wednesday that one of its Starlink satellites experienced a malfunction in orbit, creating debris and severing communications with the spacecraft — a rare incident for the company’s vast satellite internet network. The event, which occurred at an altitude of 418 kilometres, has prompted close monitoring by U.S. space agencies. In a post on X, SpaceX said the satellite “is largely intact, tumbling, and will reenter the Earth’s atmosphere and fully demise within weeks.” The company added that it was working with the U.S. Space Force and NASA to…