AI search tools marketers should know in 2026
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NASA, IBM Launch AI Foundation Model for Lunar Science
NASA and IBM unveiled an open-source AI model trained on lunar orbiter data to accelerate Moon surface analysis for crater mapping, volcanic feature detection, and ice stability estimation.
Indian National Charged with Making False Claim of U.S. Citizenship to Vote in 2024 Election
A federal grand jury indicted an Indian national for allegedly falsely claiming U.S. citizenship to vote in the 2024 general election, facing up to five years in prison if convicted.
‘An assault on humanity itself’: Guterres pays tribute to 9/11 victims, survivors and first responders
UN Secretary-General António Guterres honored 9/11 victims and survivors, calling the attacks an assault on humanity, while warning of rights abuses in counter-terrorism responses.
Human cost of violence in South Sudan ‘continues to grow’
UN investigators warn that escalating violence, political tensions and corruption in South Sudan threaten civilians and the planned democratic transition ahead of December elections.
Ukraine: Drone attacks on Chornobyl are ‘gambling with the safety of millions of people’
UN Development Programme chief warns drone strikes on Chornobyl’s protective structures endanger millions, calling for an immediate halt to such attacks.
UN climate chief warns political division is undermining fight against ‘economic security emergency’
UN climate chief Simon Stiell warns political divisions are undermining climate action, calling rising temperatures a continent-wide economic emergency for Europe.
Steam beta update adds a new Big Picture view, screensavers, and a little treat for desktop Steam Machines
Valve’s latest Steam beta update introduces a cleaner Big Art view, customizable screensavers, and improved Proton tracking for SteamOS devices and Big Picture Mode.
Muramasa: Revenant Blades launches
Vanillaware’s remastered action RPG Muramasa: Revenant Blades launches February 4, 2027, combining the original Vita title with its DLC into a single HD experience featuring new English voice acting.
Blizzard must now 'discuss, evaluate, and bargain' its AI usage with its developers
Blizzard’s union secured a contract requiring AI tools to be negotiated with workers before implementation, marking a first in the industry.
Lindy Cameron Appointed as New Permanent Under-Secretary, Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
Lindy Cameron has been appointed Permanent Under-Secretary at the UK’s Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office, becoming its first female leader.
Bank of Canada Board launches process to fill external Deputy Governor position
The Bank of Canada’s Board has launched a search for an external Deputy Governor to replace Nicolas Vincent, emphasizing the need for diverse expertise amid economic uncertainty.
Exploring Creative Intelligence with London’s Southbank Centre
London’s Southbank Centre hosts a weekend examining the intersection of art, AI and digital tools, marking its 75th anniversary with interactive experiments and artist collaborations curated by PACT and supported by...
VR headset shipments are down 18% compared to this time last year, and that may not be great news for Valve
Global VR headset shipments fell 18% year-on-year in Q2 2026, pressuring Valve’s upcoming Steam Frame launch amid cooling demand and rising hardware costs.
Cloudera and Mistral Partner to Bring Specialized, Sovereign Intelligence to Enterprise Data
Cloudera and Mistral AI will integrate Mistral’s models into Cloudera’s hybrid data platform to enable enterprises to deploy sovereign AI across private, public, and air-gapped environments while maintaining full...
Recruitment for IT Operations & Service Management Lead
The UK government is recruiting an IT Operations & Service Management Lead to oversee critical IT services supporting regulatory, scientific and business functions within the Veterinary Medicines Directorate.
Connect to Work delivers for thousands more as programme expands
The UK Government reports its Connect to Work programme has helped thousands of disabled people and those with health conditions into employment, with a national rollout by July 2026.
After Google mapped an adult male fruit fly's brain, software engineers made it play Doom, Mario64, and Beat Saber
Google mapped an adult male fruit fly’s brain into 3D neural shapes, enabling software engineers to train it to play Doom, Mario 64, Beat Saber, and Minecraft using neural activity mapped to game controls.
How does Mowi protect biodiversity?
Mowi outlines its Biodiversity Strategy to minimize environmental impact across salmon farming, feed sourcing, freshwater use, and waste management, targeting measurable reductions by 2030.
Corsair's new de-gamefied gaming chair is actually much more affordable than I thought
Corsair’s TC80 gaming chair, announced three months ago, is priced at $200, $50 cheaper than the current budget pick, the ThunderX3 Solo 360.
AWS Elemental Inference now generates contextual metadata from live video in real time
AWS Elemental Inference now provides real-time contextual metadata from live video streams using AI, enabling automated ad targeting and content enrichment without custom infrastructure.
AWS Elemental introduces Dynamic Multiview for live video
AWS Elemental MediaPackage now supports Dynamic Multiview, enabling on-demand tiled layouts of multiple live video sources as standard HLS or DASH streams without additional player development.
AWS Elemental MediaTailor now supports Low-Latency HLS ad insertion
AWS Elemental MediaTailor now enables low-latency HLS ad insertion, allowing video providers to monetize live streams without compromising viewer latency.
Xbox to publish Kojima Productions' Physint after it "unexpectedly received notice" from PlayStation that it would cancel the project
Xbox will publish Kojima Productions' Physint after PlayStation unexpectedly canceled the project, marking a shift from its original exclusive plan.
Amazon EVS is now available in more regions
Amazon Elastic VMware Service expands to four new regions, enabling VMware workloads to run closer to users while maintaining existing features and support.
How AI, eBay Live, and Personalized Discovery Are Shaping eBay
eBay is integrating AI and in-person events to enhance personalized shopping and seller engagement, aiming to connect buyers with relevant inventory they may not have searched for.
Expanding AI access and cyber defense for federal, state, local, and tribal governments
OpenAI and the U.S. GSA announced a multi-year agreement offering free and discounted AI access to all levels of U.S. government, including expanded cyber defense tools for public-sector workers.
The GTM Leader's Blueprint for AI Transformation
Snowflake releases a framework to help GTM leaders align sales and marketing teams using AI, addressing structural gaps that hinder revenue growth despite AI investments.
Tax Bill to lower costs and simplify rules
New Zealand’s government introduced a tax bill to simplify compliance, reduce costs, and attract investment by easing fringe benefit tax rules and adjusting foreign investment fund requirements.
New records show energy policies are delivering
New Zealand’s energy policies have reduced wholesale electricity prices and boosted renewable generation, but hydro dependence and gas supply shortages remain critical risks.