Amazon launches $50 Bee wristband, a screen-free, always-listening device that uses ambient AI to create daily recaps and automate tasks.

TSMC expects record $15.02B Q4 profit, up 27%, fueled by 3nm chip demand and AI growth.

AWS drives Amazon’s 2026 rebound with AI advances and strong cloud growth, boosting investor optimism.

In early 2026, Australia’s ACCC warned AI bots may secretly coordinate prices, harming consumers and competition.

Chinese startup Spirit AI's robot system achieved 50.33% success in real-world tasks, outperforming a top U.S. model.

Microsoft Australia and the ACTU agree on worker involvement in AI, focusing on training, consultation, and protections.

Australian workers are staying longer in jobs due to AI-related job security fears, reducing turnover and potentially affecting the labor market.

A quantum computing startup in the "Magnificent Seven" surged in value in early 2026 due to strong investor interest, reflecting growing confidence in the technology’s long-term potential.

Adding "please" and "thank you" to AI prompts doesn’t significantly reduce energy use; large data centers powering AI are the main environmental concern.

The 2026 Zayed Sustainability Prize honored global innovators in health, energy, food, water, and youth projects, impacting over 411 million lives.