Innovative research into the gene-editing tool targets influenza’s ability to replicate—stopping it in its tracks.

Robotics company Boston Dynamics has struck a partnership with Google’s AI research lab to speed up the development of its next-generation humanoid robot Atlas — and make it act more human around people.

The Smart Play system includes a 2×4 brick, Smart Tag tiles, and Smart Minifigures. The Smart Bricks and Minifigures can sense nearby Smart Tags, which are 2×2 studless tiles with unique digital IDs that tell the Bricks and Minifigures how to act.

The article discusses the importance of ad tech platforms designed for CFOs to enable scalable and financially sustainable agency growth. It highlights how automation reduces margin leakage from manual tasks, the value of leveraging first-party data for new revenue opportunities, and the need to move away from fixed legacy pricing models toward flexible, automation-driven pricing. The piece also emphasizes building self-service platforms to control costs and the competitive advantage gained by agencies that adopt new technologies like AI-driven audience buying early. Ultimately, agencies that integrate financial precision with marketing performance will thrive by driving both better outcomes and healthier economics.

At CES 2026, Nvidia launched Alpamayo, a new family of open source AI models, simulation tools, and datasets for training physical robots and vehicles that are designed to help autonomous vehicles reason through complex driving situations.

The traditional trust in online reviews has significantly declined as businesses have turned reviews into strategic tools to boost sales rather than genuine buyer guidance. Practices such as review gating, incentivization, and suppression of negative feedback have led to a skewed, overly positive review landscape, which algorithms further amplify to maximize platform revenue. Consumers have adapted by seeking private recommendations, cross-checking multiple sources, and relying more on personal trials to make informed decisions. This shift presents a crisis for platforms reliant on user trust but also an opportunity to innovate with authenticity-focused reforms and new trust signals. Some platforms resist manipulative tactics, demonstrating integrity is possible despite slower growth.