Autonomous Driving feels closer than ever
At Nvidia’s GTC 2026, a 45-minute test drive was conducted in an AI-powered Mercedes CLA equipped with Nvidia’s latest autonomous driving platform. The system is currently at Level 2 autonomy, using cameras and radar to navigate.
First biomimetic AI robot unveiled
In early 2026, Chinese startup DroidUp introduced the robot Moya, which is being described as the world’s first biomimetic AI robot. It combines advanced robotics with artificial intelligence to replicate human traits.
The next Einstein could be an AI
Demis Hassabis, CEO of Google DeepMind, believes that the next major scientific breakthrough could come not from a human being, but from artificial general intelligence, or AGI for short.
Apple plans wearable AI pin from 2027
According to a report, Apple is working on a small, AI-powered wearable in the form of a pin that could be launched in 2027. The device is said to be about the size of an AirTag and feature a flat, round design made of aluminum and glass.
EU invests €307 million
The European Commission has published two calls for proposals under the Horizon Europe programme ‘Digital, Industry and Space’. A total of €307.3 million will be made available to strengthen digital innovation and competitiveness in the EU.
The most bizarre new tech at CES 2026
The Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2026 is showcasing not only major innovations from well-known brands, but also some particularly bizarre and surprising technologies. One particularly eye-catching exhibit is an interactive, AI-controlled panda robot that responds to touch.