Global AI Adoption Reaches 16.3% in 2025 as North-South Divide Widens

Global AI Adoption Reaches 16.3% in 2025 as North-South Divide Widens

The Microsoft AI Economy Institute released its AI Diffusion Report 2025 on January 8, 2026, tracking the use of generative AI tools worldwide. The study measures AI adoption as the share of consumers who used a generative AI product during the reported period. This metric is based on aggregated and anonymized Microsoft telemetry data, adjusted…

Leading Game Art Studios in Ukraine for Global Developers (2026)

Leading Game Art Studios in Ukraine for Global Developers (2026)

Ukraine has long been recognized as one of the strongest game art outsourcing hubs in the world. In 2026, Ukrainian studios continue to support global developers with high-quality visuals, strong technical expertise, and mature outsourcing workflows. From indie projects to AAA productions, Ukrainian game art teams work across PC, console, and mobile platforms. In this…

China AI Leaders Warn of Widening Gap With US After $1B IPO Week

China AI Leaders Warn of Widening Gap With US After $1B IPO Week

(Bloomberg) — Some of China’s most prominent figures in generative artificial intelligence warned that the Asian nation is unlikely to eclipse the US in the global AI race anytime soon. Justin Lin, head of Alibaba Group Holding Ltd.’s Qwen series of open-source models, put at less than 20% the chances of any Chinese company leapfrogging…

Essential Lead Generation Tools for Marketing Teams in 2026

Essential Lead Generation Tools for Marketing Teams in 2026

1. Do I need multiple lead-generation tools, or can one suffice? It really comes down to what is more important for a business. If inbound traffic is the main source and one likes to automate the process, a single comprehensive instrument, such as HubSpot, could be enough. However, for broader strategies that mix inbound or…

Digital transformation must be a priority for schools in ’26

Digital transformation must be a priority for schools in ’26

AI tools to improve teaching, workloads, admin and pupil results are all here – the challenge is to implement them equitably, says Chris Thackray AI tools to improve teaching, workloads, admin and pupil results are all here – the challenge is to implement them equitably, says Chris Thackray Chris Thackray Digital strategy lead, Ark 10…

Zero Code Guide to Build a Custom AI Research Assistant

Zero Code Guide to Build a Custom AI Research Assistant

What if you could build your own AI research agent, no coding required, and customize it to tackle tasks in ways existing systems can’t? Matt Vid Pro AI breaks down how this ambitious yet accessible project can empower anyone, from students to seasoned professionals, to create a personalized AI capable of conducting deep research, synthesizing…

CES 2026: The Future is Here

CES 2026: The Future is Here

The global innovation stage delivers unprecedented momentum, redefining what’s possible across every industry, and revealing how tech shapes every part of our lives LAS VEGAS, Jan. 10, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — CES® 2026, the most powerful tech event in the world, is wrapping up four days of innovators showing up. The largest post-pandemic CES welcomed more…