Flying Forward : How Air Travel Evolves in 2026

Reading Time : 2 minutesAir travel in 2026 is evolving into a more comfortable, connected, and human experience. Airports are becoming welcoming spaces, airlines are streamlining networks, and premium services are expanding across fleets. With smarter technology and thoughtful design, flying is shifting from a necessary hassle to a smoother, more enjoyable journey for millions of travelers worldwide.

Rethinking Intelligence as the Path Toward AGI’s Arrival

Reading Time : 2 minutesA sharp public debate between Demis Hassabis and Yann LeCun has reopened a fundamental question in artificial intelligence: does general intelligence truly exist? Their opposing views reveal two radically different paths for AI’s future, one focused on scaling today’s systems and the other on reinventing how machines understand and interact with the world.

Alibaba Brings AI Glasses to the Mass Market

Reading Time : 2 minutesAlibaba’s Quark AI Glasses mark a decisive step toward affordable, practical AI wearables. Powered by the Qwen model, they bring voice assistance, translation, navigation, and ecosystem services into a lightweight, everyday form. By prioritizing accessibility and real-world utility, Alibaba aims to make AI glasses a natural part of daily life.

A Bold Step Toward General Artificial Intelligence

Reading Time : 2 minutesA new AI model is challenging traditional assumptions about intelligence by focusing on autonomous learning, adaptability, and efficiency. Rather than relying on massive datasets, it explores how systems can learn new skills independently and safely. While still early, this approach signals a potential shift toward more general and human-like artificial intelligence.

Moore Threads Targets Nvidia With Its New Huagang GPU Architecture

Reading Time : 2 minutesMoore Threads has unveiled Huagang, a new GPU architecture aimed at unifying gaming and AI workloads under a single platform. Promising major gains in graphics performance, ray tracing, and compute efficiency, Huagang reflects the company’s ambition to compete in both consumer and data-center markets while strengthening a domestic GPU ecosystem.

Nasdaq Edges Closer to Near 24-Hour Stock Trading

Reading Time : 2 minutesNasdaq is proposing a shift toward nearly 24-hour weekday trading, reflecting growing global demand and changing investor habits. The move could allow faster reactions to news and closer alignment with international markets, while also raising questions about liquidity, volatility, and operational costs. If approved, it would reshape how and when U.S. stocks trade.

Disney Embraces AI With a Bold Shift in Strategy

Reading Time : 2 minutesDisney’s partnership with OpenAI marks a turning point for generative AI in entertainment. By licensing its characters for AI video creation while challenging unapproved uses elsewhere, Disney is redefining how intellectual property and artificial intelligence can coexist. The move signals a future where collaboration, not confrontation, shapes the role of AI in creative industries.

Tencent’s AI “Hunyuan” Rebrands to HY

Reading Time : 2 minutesTencent’s flagship AI brand “Hunyuan” has been renamed to HY to sharpen global appeal without changing the underlying technology. The rebrand accompanies the launch of HY 2.0 models with advanced multimodal capabilities and broader integration across cloud and applications. This move aims to simplify the identity of a powerful generative AI suite as Tencent competes globally.

Alibaba’s Bold Leap into Consumer AI with Qwen

Reading Time : 2 minutesAlibaba’s new Qwen Consumer Business Group, led by Wu Jia, accelerates AI adoption through products like the Qwen app and Quark search. Launched in November 2025, it aims for an AI super app integrating with e-commerce. Emphasizing open-source, it competes with Baidu and Tencent, signaling a shift to seamless consumer AI experiences.

Nvidia’s H200 Chips Return to China Under New U.S. Policy

Reading Time : 2 minutesThe U.S. has decided to let Nvidia sell its H200 AI chips to selected customers in China, reopening part of a market that was blocked by earlier export controls. Washington will take a share of the revenue, while China gains access to hardware it struggled to replace. The move reshapes commercial, political, and technological dynamics across the Pacific.

The Retreat of Global Capital and Trade

Reading Time : 3 minutesGlobal trade and capital flows soared before 2008, driven by liberalization and technology. Since then, geopolitical tensions, the financial crash, and the pandemic have triggered “slowbalisation”. Cross-border investment and trade are shrinking relative to GDP, marking a reversal of integration.

NVIDIA’s VRAM Move Sparks Gamer Outrage

Reading Time : 2 minutesRecent rumors suggest NVIDIA is stopping VRAM supplies to partners, forcing independent sourcing amid AI-driven DDR5 demand. This could lead to shortages, higher costs for AIBs, and price hikes for gamers, favoring enterprise over consumers. Unverified but critical, it highlights shifting priorities in tech.

AI Might Create Labor Shortages, Not Mass Unemployment

Reading Time : 2 minutesSome experts now argue that AI will not trigger a wave of job losses but instead create a shortage of skilled workers. As automation expands, industries struggle to find people who can manage, supervise, and integrate advanced systems. Rather than eliminating humans, AI seems to be reshaping work toward higher-skill roles, leaving gaps companies can’t easily fill.

Dubai Launches Restaurant Guided by AI Chef Innovation

Reading Time : 2 minutesDubai’s WOOHOO restaurant debuts the world’s first AI chef, Chef Aiman, who designs innovative menus while human chefs cook and refine dishes. Fusing international flavors and futuristic design, the venue blends technology with gastronomy. Though AI lacks taste and intuition, the collaboration enhances creativity, sustainability, and dining experiences, showcasing a bold step in culinary innovation.

Anthropic’s Study Suggests AI Could Lift Productivity Growth

Reading Time : 2 minutesAnthropic released a study estimating how much current AI tools could boost economic productivity by analyzing real user conversations with Claude. Their findings suggest meaningful efficiency gains, though based on optimistic assumptions about how saved time is used. The report hints at a future where AI becomes a measurable driver of growth, yet still faces real-world limits.