Samsung has announced a partnership to integrate Google Photos directly into its TVs. The rollout starts in March 2026 with a curated “Memories” feature exclusive to Samsung for six months. Later in 2026, AI-powered search and creation tools will arrive.
LG is launching a new line of high-end UltraGear evo gaming monitors. The three models feature 5K resolution, AI upscaling, and will be shown at CES in January.
TSMC is facing a severe supply crunch for its upcoming 2nm chips, with capacity fully booked until the end of 2026. The company has notified customers of price increases for its advanced nodes for four consecutive years, starting January 1st.
To avoid waiting up to seven years for a grid connection, data center developers are installing power sources like aeroderivative turbines—adapted from jet engines—on-site. This stopgap measure is fueling the AI boom but comes with higher costs and significant environmental concerns.
NordVPN has already rolled out post-quantum encryption for its VPN connections. Now, its CTO says the next target is securing the authentication phase against future quantum attacks, with a goal for the first half of 2026.
Microsoft is testing a crucial optimization for Windows 11’s File Explorer to stop it from hogging RAM and CPU during file searches. The fix, in Insider Build 26220.7523 and above, aims for a public rollout by late January or February.
LG is set to unveil its most advanced home robot yet, CLOiD, at CES 2026 in Las Vegas next month. It features two highly articulated arms with five-fingered hands and a new AI platform designed to learn from user behavior.
Graphite mines in the U.S., closed since the 1950s, are getting a second life. Driven by battery demand and trade tensions with China, companies like Titan Mining are racing to tap domestic deposits of this critical mineral.
Researchers have developed a powerful new adhesive from used cooking oil that rivals petroleum-based plastics. The glue is so strong it can tow a mid-size sedan and outperforms commercial epoxy in tests.
US stocks edged toward a fresh record in thin holiday trading, fueled by gains in Nvidia and precious metals. Optimism for a year-end “Santa Claus Rally” persists, even as the focus shifts to whether companies can deliver on AI promises in 2026.
