Volklec is expanding into underwater power systems through a major partnership with Walker Subsea. Their D-Sea battery pack aims to revolutionize subsea vehicle autonomy by eliminating reliance on surface vessels. Underwater trials are scheduled for early 2026.
Microsoft is creating an anonymous reporting channel for employees to raise ethical concerns about company technology. The move comes after controversy over Azure services allegedly used by Israel’s military.
Samsung Electronics has acquired Europe’s largest HVAC company FläktGroup in a strategic move to expand into commercial climate control systems. The acquisition will integrate FläktGroup’s technology with Samsung’s SmartThings Pro and b.IoT platforms. This positions Samsung to compete in the growing
Company leaders are taking a hardline stance with employees, demanding compliance on everything from AI adoption to political alignment. The shift comes as layoffs rise and workers become more cautious about job-hopping. Management experts say this represents a dramatic power shift from just a few y
Ventures Platform has secured $64 million toward its $75 million target for African startups. The Nigerian government’s participation marks its debut VC investment, signaling strong local support for the continent’s tech ecosystem.
Europe’s education systems are failing to keep pace with rapidly evolving startup needs. AI-driven adaptive learning could bridge this gap by providing personalized, scalable training that traditional methods can’t match. The future belongs to companies that can learn faster than their competitors.
Apple is finalizing a deal to pay Google $1 billion per year for Gemini AI integration into Siri. The partnership will use a 1.2 trillion parameter model running on Apple’s Private Cloud Compute infrastructure. Conversational Siri is now scheduled for the first half of 2026 after Apple’s repeated fa
Qualcomm reported better-than-expected quarterly results and strong guidance, sending a clear message that its AI strategy is working. The chipmaker is positioning itself as a serious competitor to Nvidia in the AI accelerator market with new products coming in 2026 and 2027.
Bank of America is spending $13 billion annually on technology, with significant investments in AI tools that scale across all business lines. The bank’s Erica virtual assistant has handled over 3 billion client interactions and reduced IT service calls by 50%. Meanwhile, the broader banking sector
Apple is finalizing a deal to use Google’s Gemini AI to power the new Siri features coming in 2026. The company will pay $1 billion annually for the technology while developing its own trillion-parameter model. This marks a surprising partnership between two longtime rivals.
