Peter Thiel is officially moving his investment operations to Miami as California debates a one-time 5% tax on billionaire net worth. The proposal, backed by Bernie Sanders, aims to fund healthcare and could cost Thiel around $1 billion.
According to a new analysis, the cybersecurity landscape is set for a brutal shift by 2026. AI won’t just power defenses; it will enable hyper-personalized attacks and autonomous malware that current security models can’t handle.
Major tech vendors are pushing “agentic AI,” but experts argue today’s tools are just simple automations. Real autonomy requires solving core problems in long-term reasoning and memory, which could take five years or more.
Forcing employees back to the office full-time is creating chaos, from a lack of desks to internal protests. Workplace strategists argue companies are ignoring a fundamental cultural shift and need a completely new model, not a return to 2019.
According to Computerworld, speculation suggests Apple’s 2026 operating system releases should follow the pattern of macOS Snow Leopard from 2009. This would mean a focus on refinement and stability across macOS, iOS, iPadOS, watchOS, tvOS, and visionOS, rather than a rush of new features.
The AI industry is in an awkward phase, defined by low-quality “slop” and massive hype. But key questions about data, regulation, and profitability remain stubbornly unanswered as we head into 2026.
According to TechRadar, 2026 will be the year AI tries to blend into the background of daily life. ChatGPT aims to become a proactive household organizer, while Google Search will fully pivot to AI-first results, and a backlash against synthetic content will make “AI-free” a new status symbol.
The U.S. government is taking concrete steps toward offshore critical mineral mining. The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management is reviewing a lease request off Virginia and seeking public comment on a potential lease near Guam, setting up a clash between resource needs and environmental concerns.
The corporate Innovation Manager has evolved into a strategic linchpin. Their job is to scout, translate, and scale external ideas while fostering a culture that accepts change from within.
Mint Mobile is taking on cable companies with a new 5G home internet service called MINTernet. Starting at $30 per month with no long-term contract, it uses T-Mobile’s network and promises easy self-installation.
