Google Returns to Smart Glasses with 2026 AI Launch
Google announced plans December 8 to re-enter the smart glasses market with AI-powered eyewear launching in 2026, marking a strategic return a decade after discontinuing Google Glass. The company revealed partnerships with Warby Parker, Samsung, and Gentle Monster to develop glasses built on Android XR, featuring Gemini AI for hands-free assistance. Two versions will launch: audio-only glasses […]
The $10,000 Export Ban That Just Handed Samsung the AI Chip Market
Taiwan’s N-2 Policy Blocks TSMC’s Best Tech From Leaving the Island—And AMD, Google, and Tesla Are Racing to Samsung’s Texas Doorste
Alibaba Clones Voices from Three Seconds of Audio
Alibaba’s Qwen team released two breakthrough voice AI models on December 23 that fundamentally change voice cloning economics. Qwen3-TTS-VC-Flash clones voices from just three seconds of audio across 10 languages, while Qwen3-TTS-VD-Flash creates custom voices from text descriptions alone. Both models outperform ElevenLabs in critical benchmarks, positioning Alibaba to compete in the $5 billion USD […]
Canadian Researchers Deploy AI Swarms to Clear Arctic Ice
Canadian scientists have developed autonomous vessel fleets that use reinforcement learning to maintain ice-free shipping channels in Arctic waters, addressing a critical limitation of traditional icebreakers that lose effectiveness as broken channels refreeze within hours. The National Research Council of Canada and Memorial University collaboration represents a significant step toward year-round navigation in Northern shipping […]
AI Boom Triggers Global Memory Crisis
The global memory chip shortage has intensified as AI data centers consume unprecedented volumes of DRAM and high-bandwidth memory. IDC warns the crisis could persist through 2027, with smartphone shipments forecast to contract by up to 5.2% and PC prices surging 4-8% in 2026 as manufacturers prioritize lucrative AI chips over consumer electronics. What Happened […]