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• [New] Google announced plans to release audio-only AI glasses in 2026, followed by versions with in-lens displays that show navigation, translations, and contextual information. MarketingProfs
• [New] Amazon robotaxi service Zoox to start charging for rides in 2026, with 'laser focus' on transporting people, not deliveries, says cofounder. The Driverless Digest
• [New] IBM and Google quantum roadmaps suggest practical quantum advantage for financial optimization problems by 2026-2027. AI BUSINESS 2.0 NEWS
• [New] Google will soon begin construction of AI data centers in space. Last Week in ConTech
• [New] Alibaba signaled it may exceed its planned 380 billion yuan AI buildout as cloud demand outpaces available compute, a trend analysts expect peers to follow. / China Balfour Capital Group
• [New] Industry insiders expect Google to announce deeper integrations at I/O 2026. Futurism
• [New] MENU - ORDER AI is available now in the Apple App Store and will be available in the Google Play Store in early 2026, with continued global expansion planned throughout the year. Cision PR Newswire
• [New] Tools such as GitHub Copilot, Amazon Q, and Replit AI, which assist in generating code snippets and automating workflows, were found to harbor weaknesses that could allow attackers to inject malicious commands or exfiltrate sensitive information. WebProNews
• [New] Amazon workers warn about an all-costs-justified AI strategy. MarketingProfs
• [New] Google released Gemini 3 to power its AI search experience AI Mode, but the AI model will become more integrated in Google's larger search ecosystem. Digiday
• [New] Gemini will replace Google Assistant in Android Auto, the smartphone projection technology integrated into millions of cars, trucks, and SUVs. TechCrunch
• [New] In May, Volvo was announced as the first automotive brand to receive Gemini, with 2026 models shipping with a revised Google Automotive OS-based infotainment system. Gizmodo
• [New] The tech giant gained nearly 9% on news its AI offering could be gaining on ChatGPT after Google launched Gemini 3, a new version of its large language model, in mid-November. financialpost
• [New] After mostly sitting out Black Friday last year, Apple TV has turned up with a rare deal for 2025, which will knock over 50% off the first six months of service. Business Insider
• [New] The success of the iPhone 17 series is expected to drive Apple to a record number of iPhone shipments in 2025. LinkedIn News
• [New] In 2026 will not only be a record period for Apple in terms of shipments but also in value, which is forecast to exceed $261 billion, with 7.2% YoY growth in 2025. / USA MacRumors
• [New] The primary artificial intelligence hyperscalers - Alphabet, Amazon, Meta, Microsoft, and Oracle - are projected to spend $520 billion to build out AI infrastructure in 2026, potentially 30% above 2025 levels. The Plan Advocate
• [New] Google Meta, Microsoft, and Amazon are pledging even more money in 2026. Wired
• [New] Amazon recently announced it will invest $50 billion in AI infrastructure to support US government agencies. Nasdaq
• [New] Amazon will invest up to 50 billion dollars to build advanced AI and supercomputing infrastructure for AWS government regions, expanding capacity and supporting federal agencies across all classification levels. Vavoza

Last updated: 14 December 2025