Some major investors in Warner Bros Discovery are divided over a sweetened offer from Paramount Skydance for the storied movie studio owner. The Warner Bros Discovery board considers the Paramount proposal inferior to its existing agreement with Netflix.

Volkswagen plans a long-term supply deal with U.S. chip designer Qualcomm to deliver infotainment technology for the German carmaker's new software platform, having signed a letter of intent to make Qualcomm the primary tech provider. This collaboration aims to enhance future vehicle capabilities.

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.