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Halo: Is this the end of the console wars?
The recent decision to bring Xbox’s crown-jewel franchise, Halo, to PS5 in 2026, will mark a paradigm shift. As more Xbox‐first titles span platforms, the rigid lines of “Us vs. Them” in gaming are blurring, and the console war as we knew it might finally be over.
A deep dive into quantum computing
This article explores key takeaways from GlobalData Strategic Intelligence’s latest Instant Insights podcast on quantum computing.
Spatial computing will make waves in 2026
Spatial computing will accelerate in 2026, benefitting consumers and enterprises even as it stays short of the mainstream.
Nvidia’s dominance is under threat
After leading the AI hardware market in recent years, Nvidia’s top spot is at risk.
Will fashion remain expressive with AI in the mix?
AI is increasingly being used in one of the most creative industries on the planet.
Deepfakes and distrust: the rise of AI in filmmaking
Studios are beginning to embrace AI in production, but does this jeopardise the art of filmmaking? And will audiences ever truly accept the technology?
AI actors are set to redefine and divide the film industry
Talent agencies are lining up to represent an AI actor.
Edge-state electronics could solve the data centre heat problem
Energy loss in electronic systems remains one of the most persistent challenges in modern technology.
OpenAI’s Sora 2 sparks concern over video generation and consent
OpenAI’s Sora 2 is facing pressure after deepfakes emerge
How technology companies ship surveillance AI to fragile states
Authoritarian regimes and their corporate partners present AI surveillance and data harvesting as benign “public safety” and “smart city” upgrades. This framing masks the true intent of using the technology to control, exclude, and repress populations.