#2025-2026-predictions

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UX design
fromMedium
10 hours ago

Product design in 2026: the beginning of a fantastic voyage?

Designers now have the opportunity to redefine their influence and role within companies, moving beyond traditional constraints.
#renewable-energy
Environment
fromwww.theguardian.com
9 hours ago

Clean energy generation exceeded rise in global electricity demand in 2025

Global electricity demand growth in 2025 was fully met by renewable sources, marking a significant shift away from fossil fuels.
Environment
fromArs Technica
2 weeks ago

Renewables dominate 2025's newly installed generating capacity

Renewable energy capacity grew by 700 GW last year, accounting for 86% of global generating capacity growth.
Environment
fromwww.theguardian.com
9 hours ago

Clean energy generation exceeded rise in global electricity demand in 2025

Global electricity demand growth in 2025 was fully met by renewable sources, marking a significant shift away from fossil fuels.
Environment
fromArs Technica
2 weeks ago

Renewables dominate 2025's newly installed generating capacity

Renewable energy capacity grew by 700 GW last year, accounting for 86% of global generating capacity growth.
Apple
fromwww.businessinsider.com
8 hours ago

The biggest question for Apple's new CEO: Does he need an iPhone for the AI era?

John Ternus, Apple's new CEO, may lead the company successfully like Tim Cook, despite not being a product innovator like Steve Jobs.
Information security
fromTechRepublic
15 hours ago

2026's Breach List So Far: FBI Hacked, 1B Androids at Risk, 270M iPhones Vulnerable

2026 has seen significant cyber threats, including a major FBI hack and the discovery of the DarkSword iPhone exploit framework.
#ai-infrastructure
DevOps
fromMedium
10 hours ago

The AI Infrastructure Stack in 2026: Companies Building the Future of AI

AI infrastructure companies are transforming the deployment and scaling of artificial intelligence into full production systems with essential governance and observability.
fromFast Company
2 months ago
Artificial intelligence

Looking back at the 5 biggest AI lessons of 2025

AI delivers value only when robust data governance, organized data foundations, and clear ownership exist; speed alone cannot scale AI.
DevOps
fromMedium
10 hours ago

The AI Infrastructure Stack in 2026: Companies Building the Future of AI

AI infrastructure companies are transforming the deployment and scaling of artificial intelligence into full production systems with essential governance and observability.
#ai
fromFortune
3 days ago
Women in technology

In the future, will there be any work left for people to do? | Fortune

from24/7 Wall St.
2 days ago
Business intelligence

Nuclear's AI Moment Is Here -- There Is Only 1 Play for the 4X Data Center Demand Explosion

Information security
fromComputerWeekly.com
5 days ago

UK businesses must face up to AI threat, says government | Computer Weekly

AI models are rapidly advancing in discovering and exploiting software vulnerabilities, necessitating urgent attention from business leaders.
Women in technology
fromFortune
3 days ago

In the future, will there be any work left for people to do? | Fortune

Competing against IBM's Watson in Jeopardy! demonstrates the advanced cognitive capabilities of AI.
Business intelligence
from24/7 Wall St.
2 days ago

Nuclear's AI Moment Is Here -- There Is Only 1 Play for the 4X Data Center Demand Explosion

Global data center power demand will quadruple by 2034, with nuclear energy being crucial for meeting this surge in energy needs.
NYC startup
fromFuturism
5 days ago

Companies Just Learned a Brutal Lesson About Training AI to Do Human Jobs

Mercor, an AI company, faces lawsuits after a data breach exposed sensitive information from contractors and clients, highlighting vulnerabilities in the AI supply chain.
Information security
fromComputerWeekly.com
5 days ago

UK businesses must face up to AI threat, says government | Computer Weekly

AI models are rapidly advancing in discovering and exploiting software vulnerabilities, necessitating urgent attention from business leaders.
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
1 day ago

Home inspection trends reshaping the 2026 housing market

The home inspection industry is evolving, impacting mortgage processes through standard thermal imaging and video walkthrough reports.
World politics
fromFortune
18 hours ago

Current price of oil as of April 20, 2026 | Fortune

Oil prices are influenced by supply and demand, with crude oil accounting for over half of gas prices at the pump.
Europe news
fromYale E360
18 hours ago

Energy Crisis Spurs Global Push for Remote Work

Countries are adopting remote work to reduce oil consumption amid energy shocks from the Iran conflict.
Cryptocurrency
from24/7 Wall St.
1 day ago

Ethereum Price Prediction: How Much Will 1 ETH Be Worth by 2030?

Ethereum's price by 2030 could range from $8,000 to $40,000 depending on network upgrades and macroeconomic conditions.
fromTechCrunch
1 day ago

The 12-month window | TechCrunch

For most companies, there's roughly a 12-month period where the business is at its peak value, and then it crashes out. The companies that capture generational returns are often the ones where someone spies that moment instead of assuming the good times will get even better.
Startup companies
fromwww.businessinsider.com
1 day ago

The 10 best big cities for college grads have plentiful jobs and affordable housing

"These cities in Texas do great on all metrics: robust job markets, good amenities, and relatively affordable housing," Asad Khan, a senior economist with Redfin, stated.
Higher education
Design
fromYanko Design - Modern Industrial Design News
1 day ago

Everything in 2026 Is Disposable - Here's 5 Sustainable Trends Are Designed to Last Centuries - Yanko Design

Sustainability in 2026 emphasizes permanence, focusing on materials that last and promote ecological responsibility through architectural endurance.
Venture
fromAlleyWatch
2 days ago

#NYCtech Week in Review: 4/12/26 - 4/18/26

NYC Tech News highlights recent startup funding, exits, and events, featuring companies like Chapter, Artemis, and Bluefish.
#artificial-intelligence
SF politics
fromSecurityWeek
3 days ago

Lawmakers Gathered Quietly to Talk About AI. Angst and Fears of 'Destruction' Followed

Lawmakers expressed significant concerns about the implications of artificial intelligence on government operations, military actions, and societal impacts.
Artificial intelligence
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

AI is destroying jobs and the energy crisis could make that much worse | Larry Elliott

The rise of artificial intelligence intensifies economic disruption, complicating job displacement and growth amid geopolitical tensions and rising costs.
Artificial intelligence
fromFortune
4 days ago

China has 'nearly erased' America's lead in AI-and the flow of tech experts moving to the U.S. is slowing to a trickle, Stanford report says | Fortune

China has nearly closed the gap with the U.S. in artificial intelligence performance and leads in patents, publications, and industrial robot installations.
SF politics
fromSecurityWeek
3 days ago

Lawmakers Gathered Quietly to Talk About AI. Angst and Fears of 'Destruction' Followed

Lawmakers expressed significant concerns about the implications of artificial intelligence on government operations, military actions, and societal impacts.
Artificial intelligence
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

AI is destroying jobs and the energy crisis could make that much worse | Larry Elliott

The rise of artificial intelligence intensifies economic disruption, complicating job displacement and growth amid geopolitical tensions and rising costs.
Artificial intelligence
fromFortune
4 days ago

China has 'nearly erased' America's lead in AI-and the flow of tech experts moving to the U.S. is slowing to a trickle, Stanford report says | Fortune

China has nearly closed the gap with the U.S. in artificial intelligence performance and leads in patents, publications, and industrial robot installations.
#labor-market
Business
fromwww.housingwire.com
6 days ago

MBA: Mortgage rates, inflation will stay elevated through 2026

The labor market shows moderate job growth, rising inflation, and a risky housing market with increasing delinquencies among FHA loans.
Business
fromwww.housingwire.com
6 days ago

MBA: Mortgage rates, inflation will stay elevated through 2026

The labor market shows moderate job growth, rising inflation, and a risky housing market with increasing delinquencies among FHA loans.
from24/7 Wall St.
3 days ago

Stock Market Live April 17, 2026: S&P 500 (SPY) at New Highs on End-of-War Hopes

President Trump just said the Iran war 'should be ending pretty soon.' With that, futures are exploding, with the S&P 500 up 0.57%, or by 40 points.
World news
Media industry
fromFast Company
3 days ago

The stigma around AI in journalism may be easing, but trust is still fragile

There is a growing acceptance of AI in journalism, despite initial reluctance and a recent controversy over AI-generated content.
Television
fromForbes
5 days ago

The TV And Movie Content That Drove Social Media In 2025

Younger generations prefer social media recommendations for TV and movies over traditional streaming platform suggestions.
US Elections
fromAxios
5 days ago

Exclusive: AI's revolution comes with risks, Sen. McCormick says

Americans have more money under Trump, but rising costs in housing, energy, and healthcare affect consumer sentiment.
Cars
frominsideevs.com
5 days ago

5 Takeaways From Q1's EV Sales In The U.S.

U.S. electric car sales fell 27% in Q1 2026, indicating a challenging start for the EV market amid changing policies and consumer interest.
fromFortune
12 hours ago

Data centers now account for half of all new U.S. electricity use, just as Americans start to sour on AI | Fortune

Data centers accounted for around 50% of all electricity demand growth in the U.S. last year, according to the IEA, far surpassing the rise in electricity usage in the residential, industrial, and transport sectors.
Environment
World politics
fromHigh Country News
1 day ago

War, climate change and AI are at stake at the 2026 UN Indigenous forum - High Country News

Indigenous delegates face significant challenges at the UN, including visa restrictions, climate change, and rights violations amid a focus on health and survival.
#ai-adoption
Artificial intelligence
fromFortune
4 days ago

Most of you are rejecting AI. The data shows you're running out of time | Fortune

A significant majority of workers are avoiding AI tools despite expectations for AI integration in financial applications.
Business intelligence
fromNew Relic
4 days ago

The Agentic Shift: Key Takeaways from IDC Directions 2026

The focus has shifted from AI experimentation to enterprise-wide adoption, emphasizing the importance of agentic observability in the evolving agent economy.
Artificial intelligence
fromFortune
4 days ago

Most of you are rejecting AI. The data shows you're running out of time | Fortune

A significant majority of workers are avoiding AI tools despite expectations for AI integration in financial applications.
DevOps
fromComputerWeekly.com
3 days ago

AI, energy, and the new rules of cloud sustainability competition | Computer Weekly

Cloud providers offer sustainability metrics, but lack standardization makes it difficult for enterprises to compare workloads effectively.
#allbirds
Venture
fromwww.businessinsider.com
4 days ago

What Allbirds needs to do to make its Hail Mary AI pivot succeed

Allbirds plans to transform into an AI compute company after selling its shoe business, but faces significant challenges in funding and expertise.
Venture
fromwww.businessinsider.com
5 days ago

These Allbirds AI jokes are as fire as the company's stock price

Allbirds has rebranded as NewBird AI, pivoting from footwear to AI technology, leading to a surge in stock price and social media memes.
Artificial intelligence
fromEngadget
5 days ago

Shoe company pivots to AI compute in sign of a totally normal and healthy economy

Allbirds is pivoting from eco-friendly shoes to AI compute infrastructure, changing its name to NewBird AI and seeking shareholder approval for the transition.
Venture
fromwww.businessinsider.com
4 days ago

What Allbirds needs to do to make its Hail Mary AI pivot succeed

Allbirds plans to transform into an AI compute company after selling its shoe business, but faces significant challenges in funding and expertise.
Venture
fromwww.businessinsider.com
5 days ago

These Allbirds AI jokes are as fire as the company's stock price

Allbirds has rebranded as NewBird AI, pivoting from footwear to AI technology, leading to a surge in stock price and social media memes.
Artificial intelligence
fromEngadget
5 days ago

Shoe company pivots to AI compute in sign of a totally normal and healthy economy

Allbirds is pivoting from eco-friendly shoes to AI compute infrastructure, changing its name to NewBird AI and seeking shareholder approval for the transition.
Media industry
fromNieman Lab
5 days ago

Prediction markets are breaking the news and becoming their own beat

Prediction markets are evolving, becoming integral to news, with partnerships forming between market platforms and major news organizations.
Software development
fromInfoWorld
5 days ago

Mastering the dull reality of sexy AI

The gap in enterprise AI lies in building effective systems for retrieval, evaluation, memory, and governance, not just access to models.
Cars
fromAxios
5 days ago

Mobility's new Big Three: Tesla, Waymo and Uber

Autonomous driving technology is operational, with companies like Waymo, Tesla, and Uber leading the way in scaling networks.
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
6 days ago

Why is housing inventory growth slowing down in 2026?

Housing inventory growth is slowing down, with some areas experiencing negative year-over-year inventory despite previous predictions of increases.
Business
from24/7 Wall St.
6 days ago

Bloom Energy Rockets 23% as Fuel Cell Tech Becomes the AI Data Center Power Play of 2026

Bloom Energy's stock surged 23% due to strong demand for its fuel cell technology among AI hyperscalers and cloud providers.
Environment
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Falling fertility, debt and AI: is the US headed toward a population crisis?

Falling fertility rates in the US threaten social stability and economic sustainability as the population ages and the ratio of workers to retirees declines.
World politics
fromFortune
4 days ago

War in the Middle East hasn't triggered a coal comeback, but it is boosting renewables | Fortune

The global energy crisis is prompting a shift towards renewable energy sources despite a temporary increase in coal usage.
Business intelligence
fromTNW | Insider
5 days ago

US utilities plan to spend $1.4 trillion by 2030 to power the AI boom

US investor-owned utilities plan to spend $1.4 trillion on electricity infrastructure by 2030, driven largely by data centre demand.
OMG science
fromMail Online
2 weeks ago

Earth's population will peak at 12.4 BILLION in 2070s, experts predict

Earth's population could reach 12.4 billion by the late 2070s, exceeding sustainable limits.
Environment
fromFast Company
4 days ago

A U.S. state just banned big AI data centers. Here's why it might not be the last

Maine has enacted a temporary ban on large data centers to assess their environmental and energy impacts before allowing construction.
Marketing tech
fromTechCrunch
4 days ago

AI traffic to US retailers rose 393% in Q1, and it's boosting their revenue too | TechCrunch

AI traffic to U.S. retailers' websites surged by 269% in March, with AI visitors converting better and driving higher revenue per visit.
Atlanta Braves
fromBattery Power
2 months ago

Was 2025 as bad as it will get?

The Braves' 76-win 2025 season likely represents a low point; Fangraphs projects them as the NL's third-best team, possibly rising with another starter.
Medicine
fromNature
2 months ago

Seven technologies to watch in 2026

CRISPR-enabled xenotransplantation of genetically modified pig organs is significantly extending transplant survival and offers a potential alternative to scarce human organs.
World news
from24/7 Wall St.
2 months ago

This Mega Trend Could Deliver Massive Upside for Investors in 2026 (And It's Not AI)

Global weapons stockpiling and rising geopolitical tensions in 2026 could drive substantial growth in defense stocks, potentially overshadowing AI as an investment theme.
Information security
fromZDNET
2 months ago

10 ways AI can inflict unprecedented damage in 2026

Weaponized AI will become widespread in 2026, enabling stealthy, agentic attacks that demand cybersecurity teams rapidly upskill to manage novel AI-driven threats.
Business
fromTechCrunch
1 month ago

How AI agents could destroy the economy | TechCrunch

Widespread deployment of agentic AI could trigger a self-reinforcing economic downturn via job losses, reduced spending, and a large stock market contraction.
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