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Leaders
The 2026 tech awakening physical AI sparks hype and anxiety
How “physical AI” dominated CES 2026, signalling a shift to real-world automation and renewed concerns over jobs.

Companies
AI startup in talks to raise $10bn as valuation doubles again
How Anthropic’s planned $10bn funding round and soaring valuation are reshaping investor expectations across the global AI market.

Leaders
Nokia strengthens Middle East partnerships with expanded network agreements and infrastructure deals
Nokia expands network partnerships in the Middle East with major deals for 5G modernisation and high-capacity optical transmission.

National Telecom
O2 launches faster, more reliable 5G standalone service in Essex
O2 has switched on 5G Standalone in Essex, providing faster, more reliable mobile coverage as part of a £700m UK upgrade plan.

Companies
Qualcomm to Power Infotainment in Volkswagen’s Next‑Gen Software‑Defined Vehicles
Volkswagen partners with Qualcomm for a long-term deal to power infotainment tech in next-gen software-defined vehicles, starting in 2027.

Cloud Service
Lenovo and Motorola unveil Qira on-device AI assistant to run across devices
Lenovo and Motorola unveiled Qira, an on-device hybrid AI assistant at CES 2026 that works across devices with privacy in focus.

Companies
Samsung profit nearly triples on AI chip boom
Samsung’s record profit highlights how AI-led memory demand is redefining the semiconductor industry and reshaping global technology markets.

Companies
Global data centre capacity set to double by 2030 as AI demand fuels expansion
JLL predicts data centre capacity will near 200 GW by 2030, highlighting AI demand and a need for up to $3 trillion in investment.

Companies
Arm makes a big bet on physical AI as it targets the robotics market
Arm has launched a new Physical AI division as it pushes deeper into robotics and the emerging market for embodied artificial intelligence.

Global
Openai sets aside $50billion stock grant pool for employees
OpenAI sets aside $50 billion for employee stock grants, reflecting its growth and talent retention strategy.

Events
Musk’s xAI raises $20billion in upsized Series E funding round
xAI raises $20 billion in Series E funding to boost AI development and infrastructure, backed by Nvidia and Cisco.

Europe and Middle East
Mobileye’s bold robotics push: $900M bet on humanoid AI
Mobileye’s $900 million deal for Mentee Robotics signals a strategic push into humanoid robotics and physical AI beyond autonomous driving.

Companies
AMD charts ‘Yotta-Scale’ AI future with $150M education pledge
AMD reveals a yotta-scale AI roadmap at CES 2026, alongside a $150m pledge for AI education and communities.

Events
Amdocs acquires Matrixx in $200 million BSS consolidation deal
Amdocs buys Matrixx for $200 million, reflecting industry consolidation and financial pressure on smaller BSS telecom software providers.

Companies
CES unveils fresh industrial robotics push as AI integration advances
CES 2026 saw major announcements on industrial robotics with AI models and processors aimed at real-world automation.

Companies
Virtus Data Centres appoints Adam Eaton as new CEO
UK data centre operator Virtus appoints Adam Eaton as new CEO, signalling leadership continuity as digital infrastructure demand rises.

Companies
DayOne Data Centers raises over $2B for global expansion
Major Series C capital round for DayOne reflects investor confidence in digital infrastructure as demand for cloud and hyperscale grows.

Companies
Nvidia’s Huang prepares major keynote as competition grows
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang is set to keynote at CES 2026 as rivals and customers increase competition in AI chips and technology.

Datacenter
Neuralink aims for ‘High-Volume’ brain-computer interface production by 2026, but questions persist on safety and accessibility
Neuralink plans high-volume brain implant production by 2026 with automated surgeries, but safety and scalability concerns linger.

Leaders
Telefónica Tech sells Latin America units to streamline strategy
Telefónica Tech sells its Latin America units to Hiberus, aiming to sharpen focus on core markets while ensuring service continuity.
