AI year in review: Trends shaping 2026 – open-source

The “Mixture of Experts” year-end episode brings together several AI experts to reflect on the major trends of 2025 and make predictions for 2026. The discussion opens with a review of last year’s predictions, particularly around AI agents. While there was an expectation that 2025 would be the “year of the agents,” the reality was […]

11 Disappointing Cars of 2025: A Year of Letdowns in Driving

The automotive landscape of 2025 has unveiled a collection of new vehicles that have failed to meet expectations, leaving testers unimpressed and consumers questioning their choices. This year, a round-up of the most disappointing cars highlights issues ranging from subpar engineering to problematic technology. The list features a range of models across various segments, notably […]

OpenAI launches Your Year with ChatGPT recap for 2025

2025 feels especially memorable in tech, primarily due to major platforms like Apple Music, YouTube, Spotify, LinkedIn, and even Google Photos running their yearly recaps. Recaps mostly include the number of hours spent on these platforms, your favourite artists for music-based apps, and more stat-tracking highlights. And now, OpenAI‘s ChatGPT has joined the fray. The […]

2025 Volkswagen Golf GTI Earns Car of the Year for Performance and Design

The 2025 Volkswagen Golf GTI has been named Car of the Year by Yanko Design, showcasing a blend of refined performance and understated elegance. Celebrating nearly four decades of production, the latest model emphasizes a completed vision rather than radical reinvention, demonstrating how restraint in design can yield exceptional results. A Harmonious Design Philosophy Volkswagen’s […]

Language Trends Explored: The Bizarre Words of the Year

Language is evolving, and this year’s selections for “Word of the Year” (WOTY) have sparked considerable discussion. Various English dictionaries have chosen entries that might seem peculiar or transitional, reflecting the cultural zeitgeist of 2025. Among the notable mentions are Dictionary.com’s selection of “6-7”, the Oxford English Dictionary’s choice of “rage-bait”, and the Cambridge Dictionary’s […]

Microsoft snubbed by Time Magazine’s AI “Person of the Year”

This has to make for some awkward reading at the Microsoft coffee table. Recently, Time Magazine debuted its annual “Person of the Year” cover story. The tradition began in 1927, and has since depicted individuals that have made the biggest impact on world events throughout the year — for better or worse. Previous winners of […]

‘It’s End of Year Jitters’: Allspring’s Patel Not Worried About AI Stocks – bloomberg-technology

In the video, Allspring’s Patel expresses a calm outlook on AI and tech stocks despite recent market jitters. He acknowledges that while there are some short-term uncertainties and delayed revenue recognition, the long-term trends in the technology sector remain strong. Patel highlights Broadcom’s solid financial performance as an example and attributes recent market nervousness more […]