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• [New] AI integrated with quantum computing will revolutionize maritime operations, enabling ultra-complex ocean simulations, advanced weather modeling, and real-time optimization of global shipping networks. AI Vault - Discover & Compare AI Tools
• [New] By 2025, over 60% of enterprises will have implemented AI-powered decision support systems across key business functions. Devsu
• [New] If we go by IBM's quantum computing roadmap, the first fault-tolerant quantum computer should arrive in 2029. investing.com
• [New] Automated AI irrigation systems ensure only the right amount of water is applied, conserving precious resources and supporting compliance with global sustainability standards - especially critical in regions facing severe droughts and water shortages by 2026. Farmonaut
• [New] Key Insight: In the coming years, the greatest leaps in sustainable nut production will be achieved through the synergistic deployment of AI, aeroponics, and satellite technology across all farming scales. Farmonaut
• [New] Field studies consistently show 20-30% water use reduction in orchards using AI-powered precision irrigation, with potential for even greater savings as technology and predictive models improve by 2026. Farmonaut
• [New] Aeroponics systems: Can reduce nut crop water use by up to 90% in 2026, but adoption across nut types will depend on rapid R&D advances. Farmonaut
• [New] For Brazil, projected productivity losses in the hundreds of millions a day could be far more than the cost of investing in green spaces, shading, cooling breaks, adjusted work hours, personal cooling technology, and fully leaning into a renewable energy infrastructure. The Cool Down
• [New] The APAC region is expected to experience the fastest growth, driven by Japan's early leadership in hydrogen water technology, rising urbanization, and increasing disposable income across emerging economies. openpr
• [New] Emerging opportunities reflect Australia's unique environment - from agronomy and soil health to the integration of AI-driven technology and environmental management. Farmonaut
• [New] As we move toward 2026 and beyond, smart home watering systems powered by AI services are becoming increasingly essential for tackling environmental and resource management challenges. Farmonaut
• [New] As urban populations explode and urban agriculture becomes essential for food security, AI services for smart home watering systems are set to play a leading role in household sustainability by 2026. Farmonaut
• [New] Even in 2026, the true power of AI watering systems lies in their ability to analyze real-time data and learn from changing weather patterns and plant needs. Farmonaut
• [New] Modern rack systems from Nvidia are pushing 140 kW each with next-gen designs targeting 600 kW, beginning in late 2027. The Register
• [New] Innovations in core banking, payments, and compliance are now by nature built on the latest technology and are expected to handle real-time demands. Forrester
• [New] Companies that embrace technology alongside the capabilities of their existing workforce in 2026 will lead the move towards truly connected, digital factories. The Manufacturer
• [New] In 2026, intelligent process electrification and energy technologies will become a strategic priority for manufacturers seeking to cut emissions and control energy costs. The Manufacturer
• Two more cable systems will extend westwards to Africa and Asia, to deepen the resilience of Indian Ocean internet infrastructure. gCaptain
• Not all clinical studies involving digital health technology will require FDA review: only clinical investigations of significant risk devices require FDA approval of an IDE application. JD Supra
• As blockchain systems mature, they could deliver the very things Canada's big banks have struggled to provide: affordability, accessibility and autonomy. Money.ca
• The threat to American space systems is not simply anti-satellite weapons, but also jamming and cyber attacks. Moon Daily

Last updated: 22 December 2025