Year: 2026

AI adoption is moving from tools to transformation. Real value now depends on redesigning workflows, decisions, and skills around AI. The challenge is aligning people and legacy systems with intelligent operations. As automation expands, enterprises are shifting from efficiency to system-level redesign, reshaping how they work and compete.

Google is preparing to enter the smart glasses market this fall through partnerships with Warby Parker and Gentle Monster. Powered by Gemini AI and deep Android integration, the new wearable devices aim to compete directly with Meta’s popular Ray-Ban smart glasses. While the first generation will not feature in-lens displays, Google is betting on advanced…

Google has outlined 5 ways its search tools, including AI Mode, Lens, Circle to Search and Virtual Try-On, can now help users shop smarter for vintage and thrifted items. The update comes as search interest in thrifting and vintage fashion hits record high in 2026.

A French streaming company has launched a free tool that lets listeners on any major streaming platform scan their playlists for AI-generated songs. As AI music uploads hit record volumes and audiences demand transparency, Deezer is affirming their status as the loudest voice for disclosure.

AI is reshaping filmmaking in a way where it is directly bringing the journey from idea to screen. While Hollywood is adopting it cautiously within existing systems, Indian cinema is moving faster due to multilingual demand, cost pressures, and streaming growth.

DoorDash on June 11th launched a new AI-powered chatbot that lets users order food, groceries, and restaurant reservations using simple prompts and photos. The feature marks a shift toward conversational commerce, where AI understands user intent and handles tasks directly. From turning recipe photos into shopping carts to helping users discover meals through natural conversations,…

The next wave of business transformation is being driven by AI products that deliver measurable results. The ET Most Innovative AI Product Awards 2026 recognise the innovations empowering organisations to operate smarter, compete more effectively, and achieve lasting business success.

The Future of Knowledge Work Summit 2026, taking place on 17 June 2026 in Bengaluru, will bring together CXOs, business leaders, AI experts, and innovators to discuss the future of work, workforce transformation, enterprise AI, productivity, leadership, skills, and digital transformation. The summit will explore how artificial intelligence is reshaping knowledge work, business strategy, and…

Google is redesigning its iconic search bar for the first time in 25 years as AI transforms how people find information online. Powered by Gemini 3.5 Flash, the updated experience will support longer questions, file uploads, conversational follow-ups, and automated search assistance, marking a major shift in the future of search.

The World Economic Forum has named 100 early-stage companies from 23 countries as its 2026 Technology Pioneers. Spanning AI infrastructure, clean energy, space and healthcare, the cohort reflects how AI is enabling small startups to solve challenges that once demanded billion-dollar budgets.