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WHAT'S NEXT?: Design thinking will increasingly play a key role in improving systems and customer experiences. Companies will re-learn their approach to innovation and embrace human-centred design principles. Designers will begin to apply knowledge of human interaction, specifically in the area of how we earn trust and respect, to AI systems.

• [New] Eindhoven's AI-chip startup Euclyd burst into the spotlight in 2025 with a bold promise: 100 × more energy-efficient AI compute and a clean-sheet chip architecture that could finally give Europe its own Nvidia. IO+
• [New] AMD will likely use its keynote to introduce new versions of its Ryzen chips, including the recently spotted Ryzen 7 9850 X3D, which is expected to offer better single-threaded performance, and the Ryzen 9000 G series, which could be built with AMD's Zen 5 architecture. Engadget
• [New] The expanded tie-up will see Synopsys use Nvidia's developer tools and libraries to build AI-powered applications for chip design, verification, and other electronic design automation tasks. MarketingProfs
• [New] Tokenization will enable fractional ownership of high-value assets like real estate, art and commodities, allowing businesses to raise capital more efficiently and democratizing access for global investors. Forbes
• [New] The European Union's planned Digital Identity Wallet, set for launch by 2026, highlights a distinctly regional approach rooted in privacy and consumer protection. Payments Cards & Mobile
• [New] Technical Proficiency As tools and platforms become more advanced, technical skills in software like Adobe Creative Suite, Sketch, and Figma, highlighted as essentials according to Top 10 UX/UI Design Tools, will be crucial for most creatives. i creatives
• [New] Instead of a team of artists manually designing every building in a virtual city, an AI could generate an entire planet's worth of diverse landscapes and structures, making exploration endlessly fascinating. INAIRSPACE
• [New] Breakthrough technologies, such as L'Oreal Research's molecular engineering innovations that attracted US$ 450 million in investments, have opened opportunities for specialized peptide design and high-precision formulation. openpr
• [New] By 2030, generative AI is being touted to be deeply integrated into all levels of business, providing automation for everything from content generation to customer service and product design. Themes ETFs
• [New] At launch, Digital ID acceptance will roll out first in beta at TSA checkpoints at more than 250 airports in the U.S. for in-person identity verification during domestic travel, with additional Digital ID acceptance use cases to come in the future. Apple Newsroom
• [New] The World Economic Forum highlights that without standardized protocols for identity, assets, and data transfer, the metaverse risks becoming a collection of disconnected digital islands rather than the seamless continuum it promises to be. Futurist Speaker on AI Leadership, Future of Work, Futu
• [New] Over the next decade, 3D printing and additive manufacturing will evolve from a complementary technology to a core manufacturing capability that fundamentally reshapes global supply chains, product design philosophies, and business models. Futurist Speaker on AI Leadership, Future of Work, Futu
• [New] As global competition intensifies and technological disruption accelerates, the smartest countries are not asking people to work more, they are designing systems that allow people to live better. The Times Of India
• [New] Google could execute rapid specialization through existing domain-specific Gemini variants in Workspace, Search, and YouTube, leveraging existing products rather than building new architecture. Art of Strategy
• [New] Anthropic and NVIDIA will collaborate on design and engineering, with the goal of optimizing Anthropic models for the best possible performance, efficiency, and TCO, and optimizing future NVIDIA architectures for Anthropic workloads. RTInsights
• [New] The deal for UK-based Planky sees BKN301 gain a proprietary AI and data analytics engine that will be fully integrated into its digital banking architecture. FinExtra
• [New] Among the most dominant themed entertainment trends in 2025 and 2026 is the integration of cutting-edge technology from design and engineering to every stage of the park experience. ICM Project
• [New] With millions of Americans using their driver's license for tasks like receiving IRS refunds, accessing government benefits, or completing financial transactions, the new digital system is expected to reduce delays and prevent identity-related issues. DEfault Site
• [New] With mobile-first design and modern digital identity verification, millions of Egyptians will be able to perform everyday tasks - opening accounts, accessing payments, managing finances - entirely through their phones. CairoScene
• [New] Fraud will remain a top concern in 2026, as adversaries use AI to expand the range of techniques, such as impersonation scams and identity theft, as well as accelerate and scale fraudulent activity. FinExtra
• [New] Mass adoption of Worldcoin's identity system, regulatory approval in major markets, and successful partnerships with companies like Microsoft or Google could propel WLD toward $10. CryptoRank
• [New] A highlight of 2026 is the return of its Mobile Driver's License Technology Showcase-now expanded with an Interoperability Test Event-offering hands-on demonstrations of mobile identity solutions ready for deployment in the wild. BiometricUpdate.com

Last updated: 08 December 2025