A robot developed by a Chinese organisation successfully performed biliary surgery on a 30-kilogram pig, autonomously completing the procedure using an artificial intelligence model. The experiment, conducted by Shanghai MicroPort MedBot, took place on Dec. 24.

We Are Rewind, a French organisation, has launched the Curtis cassette tape sound system in North America. The GB-001 boombox combines a retro aesthetic with modern technology, including Bluetooth 5.4.

Razer has unveiled a new physical hardware device for Project Ava, its real-time AI gaming co-pilot, at CES 2026. This new version aims to make the AI assistant feel more physically present for gamers.

OpenAI on Wednesday launched a new ChatGPT Health tab, allowing users to connect medical records and wellness applications, such as Apple Health and MyFitnessPal. The feature aims to answer health-related questions directly within the chatbot.

Spotify is expanding its monetisation program for creators and introducing new tools for video podcasters. The move aims to enhance competition with platforms such as YouTube and Netflix in the growing market.

Vietnam’s new regulation will require online video and moving image advertisements to allow users to skip them within five seconds, effective Feb. 15, 2026. This decree prohibits digital service providers from forcing viewers to watch unskippable ads longer than five seconds.

Singapore and Beijing have emerged as two of the world’s most liveable cities for technology workers, according to Savills’ inaugural Matcha Index. The index evaluates locations based on their "buzz" and the quality of spaces where employees can collaborate and socialise.

Meta has delayed the international expansion of its Ray-Ban Display glasses, citing strong demand in the United States and a constrained supply. The company will prioritise fulfilling US orders while re-evaluating its approach to international availability.

Hyundai-owned Boston Dynamics publicly demonstrated its humanoid robot Atlas for the first time at the CES tech showcase, intensifying competition with Tesla and other organisations developing human-like robots. The unveiling highlights efforts to build machines that resemble and perform tasks like people.

Lego unveiled its technology-packed Smart Brick at CES 2026, introducing a new era of connected play. This standard-sized 2 x 4 brick features a speaker, LED lights, and a tiny chip, enabling sets to respond to user interaction and construction.

Dell has reintroduced its XPS laptop lineup, a year after retiring the premium brand, in an effort to boost demand within a challenging personal computer market. This move represents a U-turn for the company, following "very broad" feedback from its partners.

Nvidia Chief Executive Officer Jensen Huang announced the company's next generation of chips is in "full production," designed to deliver five times the artificial-intelligence computing power of previous chips for chatbots and other AI applications. These chips are expected to debut later this year.