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• [New] As technology matures and policy frameworks strengthen, clean energy will become the dominant foundation of the global economy. TradingView
• [New] The additional production responds to accelerating demand for hypersonic test capacity as the Pentagon, National Science Foundation and U.S. Congress back new systems intended to counter advanced threats from near peer competitors. Space War
• [New] As artificial intelligence becomes one of the most important technologies of this century, control over computing infrastructure will play a key role in economic and geopolitical power. The Hans India
• [New] India is one of the largest digital markets in the world and has become a key testing ground for how far governments will go to regulate emerging AI technologies. Tech Edition
• [New] Photovoltaic (PV) systems will be used in 2026, which will produce affordable clean energy for a more productive and cost-effective use of electrolysis units. The Diary 24
• [New] Increased institutional adoption in crypto and blockchain technology for 2026 will depend on firms that can scale responsibly and be compliant - especially with KYC, AML, and other important protections. TradingView
• [New] As recent trends in global supply chains continue to demonstrate rapid changes, especially from pandemic to climate-based disruptions, the future will depend on systems that are efficient, adaptive, resilient, and, most importantly, digitised. Businessday NG
• [New] Advances in chip technology from companies like Apple and Qualcomm could make on-device AI viable in the future. The Indian Express
• [New] The CCP understands that whoever controls the commanding heights of artificial intelligence, quantum computing, next-generation semiconductors, and advanced materials will dominate the global balance of power. Hudson Institute
• [New] By application, the cloud computing segment is projected to grow at a significant 25.0% CAGR between 2026 and 2035. Precedence Research
• [New] By type/technology, the hybrid SDN segment is expected to grow at a strong CAGR of 24.4% between 2026 and 2035. Precedence Research
• [New] In the coming year, more providers will turn to AI orchestration systems for support. Chief Healthcare Executive
• [New] US-China great power competition, conflicts worldwide, and a fragmented global order characterize the structural geopolitical outlook for 2026.Prioritization of national security brings about investment opportunities to consider, including among AI and emerging technologies. Wellington
• [New] Global revenue for wearable healthcare technology is projected to reach $186.14 billion by 2030, as adoption grows among consumers, hospitals, and digital health companies alike. Pi.Tech
• [New] In 2026, supply chains will place greater emphasis on agentic AI systems that support automated decision-making, optimize dispatching, forecast demand more accurately, and adjust pricing in real time. Ryder Website
• [New] Humanoids will work autonomously, electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOLs) will undergo city tests, AI will shift to multimodal memory agents, and schools will beta-test 20-foot standoff weapon-detection systems in 2026. Interesting Engineering
• [New] In Texas, the Responsible AI Governance Act will prohibit artificial intelligence systems from producing sexually explicit content or child pornography, obtaining biometric data without consent, or manipulating human behaviour to incite or encourage self-harm. Yahoo News
• [New] Quantum advantage - the point at which quantum computers can outperform classical computing to solve a problem - will emerge by the end of 2026. Macro 4
• [New] India will soon launch a mission to achieve technology sovereignty in the manufacturing of drones, which are playing a key role in applications ranging from product delivery to warfare. PTI
• [New] Technology moguls looking for ways to build out infrastructure to support the artificial intelligence boom are increasingly looking to firms like SpaceX that could put data centers in space. CNBC
• Windows 12 represents a significant opportunity to establish ARM laptops as a viable computing alternative finally. TechGenYZ
• In Southeast Asia, governments and industry groups began aligning more closely on digital-skills programs, signaling a recognition that human capital - not technology alone - will determine who benefits from AI. The Manila Times
• 86% of surveyed employers expect AI and information-processing technologies to transform their business operations by 2030, far more than robotics, automation or energy technologies. The Manila Times

Last updated: 05 January 2026