Technology

CES 2026, world’s biggest electronics show, opens in Las Vegas

CES 2026, the world’s largest consumer electronics show, has begun in Las Vegas, showcasing next-generation technologies across AI, robotics, mobility, and digital health. The four-day event draws global industry leaders, investors, and media to explore future‑shaping innovations.

NASA scientists confirm first starless, dark matter-dominated cosmic object

NASA astronomers have identified what they believe is the first confirmed example of a starless, gas-rich object primarily composed of dark matter. The discovery, using the Hubble Space Telescope, offers a unique window into galaxy formation and the elusive 'dark universe.'

AI defined 2025, reshaping economy, jobs and sparking global race

Artificial intelligence became the defining theme of 2025, driving economic transformation, creating new markets, and intensifying a global tech race. While boosting efficiency and growth, AI also accelerated job displacement, raised environmental concerns over data centers, and prompted new regulatory actions worldwide.

Türkiye's NSosyal platform surpasses 1.7 million users after major update

The Turkish social media platform NSosyal has surpassed 1.7 million registered users, marking rapid growth since its launch six months ago. The platform recently completed a comprehensive architectural overhaul, introducing new features and emphasizing data sovereignty and ethical AI.

German digital minister backs age limits for children on social media

Germany's digital affairs minister has expressed support for introducing age restrictions on social media access for children, citing the negative impact of these platforms on youth development. He referenced Australia's recent ban on under-16s creating social media accounts as a potential model.

China launches new cluster of internet satellites into orbit

China successfully launched a new group of low-Earth-orbit internet satellites aboard a Long March-8A rocket from Hainan. The mission placed the payloads, identified as the 17th such batch, into their planned orbit.

Turkcell and Google Cloud to build hyperscale data centers in Türkiye

Turkcell and Google Cloud have announced a partnership to construct hyperscale data centers in Ankara, making Türkiye Google Cloud’s 43rd global region. The project, expected to contribute around $5 billion annually to the national economy, will operate under a “Sovereign Cloud” model, ensuring data remains stored and processed within Türkiye.

Telegram founder Durov slams Macron, EU rules as creating "digital gulag"

Telegram's founder, Pavel Durov, has launched a blistering attack on French President Emmanuel Macron, accusing him of creating a "digital gulag" in Europe through censorship and mass surveillance laws. Durov's criticism, posted on social media, is a direct response to a U.S. decision to sanction a key European digital regulator, escalating a major transatlantic dispute over speech online.

Japan to probe big AI firms for potential antimonopoly violations

Japan's Fair Trade Commission is launching an investigation into major domestic and international IT companies that provide generative artificial intelligence services, citing potential breaches of the country's antimonopoly law. The probe will target firms like Google, Microsoft, OpenAI, and Japan's LY, focusing on their market practices.

Turkcell activates mobile roaming in Syria, a key connectivity move

Turkcell, Türkiye's leading mobile operator, has activated international roaming services in Syria as of Tuesday, December 23. The company's CEO announced the launch in a social media post, highlighting a significant step to facilitate communication for Turkish citizens traveling to the neighboring country and deepening commercial ties.

Widespread Internet outages in 2025 expose fragility of digital dependence

Major disruptions to key cloud services like Amazon Web Services and Cloudflare caused cascading Internet outages affecting millions globally in 2025, highlighting systemic vulnerabilities in centralized digital infrastructure.

Google’s vast data advantage reshapes AI race and monopoly debate

Google’s unmatched access to global web data is giving the tech giant a decisive advantage in artificial intelligence development, intensifying concerns over digital monopolies. Analysts and industry leaders argue that Google’s search dominance and platforms such as YouTube and Android allow it to train AI systems at a scale competitors cannot match, raising regulatory and fairness questions worldwide.

NASA completes major countdown test for first crewed Moon mission since 1972

NASA has concluded a critical dress rehearsal for the upcoming Artemis 2 mission, with all four astronauts successfully entering the Orion spacecraft. The test, which encountered minor delays, brings the historic crewed lunar flyby closer to a targeted launch in early 2026.

Turkish defense and aerospace exports hit record $8.5 billion in 2025

Türkiye's defense and aerospace industry has achieved a new milestone with exports reaching $8.5 billion this year, while reducing its foreign dependency from 80% to just 20%. Industry leaders are projecting exports will surpass the $10 billion mark in 2026.

Japan to track emissions from passenger jets in world first

In a pioneering global move, Japan will begin monitoring atmospheric greenhouse gases using spectrometers installed on commercial passenger aircraft. The joint initiative between the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) and ANA Holdings aims to collect detailed, localized emission data to support the country's 2050 net-zero goal.

NASA observatory captures first images of Earth's extended hydrogen halo

NASA's new Carruthers Geocorona Observatory has sent back its initial ultraviolet images, showing Earth enshrouded in a vast, glowing envelope of hydrogen gas. The spacecraft also captured a unique view of sunlight illuminating the moon's far side, confirming its systems are operational ahead of its main science mission.

Türkiye moves to build sovereign AI infrastructure with venture fund backing

A Turkish venture capital fund is spearheading an initiative to create a sovereign AI infrastructure, aiming to end reliance on foreign data centers. The project involves building domestic data capacity and an AI software layer to serve local startups and companies.

Türkiye's agricultural drive uses local tech for food security and growth

Turkish engineers are creating indigenous technologies to boost farm and livestock productivity, a key official stated at a major Istanbul summit. The push aims to ensure national food security and price stability amid global challenges, using innovation to overcome water scarcity, an aging workforce, and geopolitical supply risks.

Australia enforces world-first social media ban for children under 16

Australia has become the first nation to implement a blanket ban on social media for children under 16, effective from midnight Wednesday. Platforms like Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and X must block access or face fines up to A$49.5 million. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese called it a profound global reform.

Trump clears Nvidia H200 shipments to China under new tariff plan

US President Donald Trump said Washington will permit Nvidia to send its H200 artificial intelligence chips to select buyers in China, stressing that a 25% payment to the United States will accompany every approved export. Trump framed the move as a step to boost American jobs and manufacturing while ending what he called counterproductive controls from the previous administration.