Elon Musk closes in on US$800 billion net worth after XAI’s latest funding round
The world’s richest person added $62 billion to his fortune after private investors more than doubled the valuation of his AI and social media firm to $250 billion.
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The top 6 tech tools you need on your radar for 2026
From an intelligent ‘longevity mirror’ to Boston Dynamics’ Atlas Robot, CES is the place to be to see the next round of cutting-edge technology. Dr Catherine Ball’s boots were on the ground in Las Vegas.
The rise of the ‘AI Fixer’
An ‘orchestrator’ or ‘fixer’ of AI owns a company’s internal AI operating layer – deciding where AI should live, how it should be used, writes Annie Liao.
Saks Global files for bankruptcy
The filing comes a year after the company completed a high-profile merger combining Saks Fifth Avenue, Neiman Marcus and Bergdorf Goodman in a $2.7 billion deal.
Sergey Brin becomes world’s third-richest —overtakes Jeff Bezos, Larry Ellison after Alphabet hits US$4 trillion
The Google parent’s stock hit a new record after a new AI deal with Apple, pushing its market value above $4 trillion.
Kevin Rudd to step down from US post early
Former Prime Minister Kevin Rudd will step down as Australian ambassador to the United States at the end of March, a year earlier than expected.
The World’s Most Profitable Sports Teams 2026
See Forbes’ 2026 list of the world’s most profitable sports teams, which features 20 franchises from five leagues, including one club that topped $600 million in EBITDA.
Seeing Machines takes aim at impaired driving with new tech at CES
Advancements in machine learning and other technologies have helped Seeing Machines develop new safety solutions for drivers, including intoxication detection, 3D cabin perception mapping, and a new rear-view mirror solution.
LinkedIn reveals the 15 fastest-growing jobs in Australia
The social network platform for corporates has unveiled its hot-list of jobs rising in 2026, with technical and strategic AI roles unsurprisingly topping the list.
The Top 10 Richest People in The World (January 2026)
The gap between the planet’s two wealthiest people has never been larger heading into the New Year.