Forbes has laid out a strategic roadmap for CEOs in 2026, framing the global event calendar as a tool for insight, influence, and outcomes. The guide highlights key gatherings from CES in January to a packed April, emphasizing selective, intentional presence over sheer attendance.
Meta is acquiring AI agent startup Manus for over $2 billion. This isn’t about buying a better model; it’s about buying the execution engine. The move signals a critical pivot in the AI race.
Maxon has released Cinebench 2026, a major update to its industry-standard benchmarking tool. It adds support for the latest hardware, including Apple’s M4 and M5 chips and NVIDIA’s Blackwell GPUs, and introduces a new test for SMT-enabled CPU cores. Critically, scores from this version cannot be co
An investigation into Apple’s Developer Academy in Detroit reveals a complex picture. The program, part of a racial equity initiative, spent nearly $30 million over four years, providing free gear and stipends to hundreds of students, but its employment impact is debated.
After years of rapid expansion, tech leaders across the APAC region are shifting focus. The 2026 agenda is all about proving ROI, managing complexity, and meeting stricter regulations.
In a major consolidation move, China’s leading foundry SMIC is taking full ownership of its unit SMNC. The deal, valued at $5.79 billion, involves issuing over half a billion new shares to state-backed investors.
A new report from the International Workplace Group brands 2026 as the year we work from *an* office, not *the* office. The data shows a massive shift in executive thinking, with a majority of CEOs already on board with flexible arrangements.
The South African rand has jumped 13% against the dollar in 2025, its biggest annual gain in 16 years. Overseas investors have poured a net 72.4 billion rand into local bonds, a massive increase from 2024, as political stability and a weaker dollar boost appeal.
OpenAI is creating a new executive role focused on AI safety and “catastrophic risks.” This comes as the company’s own data shows its models’ cybersecurity capabilities skyrocketed from 27% to 76% in just three months.
Apple is not backing down from a major UK antitrust ruling. The company is now asking the Court of Appeal to overturn a $2 billion fine related to App Store fees charged between 2015 and 2024.
