Boston Dynamics and Google DeepMind announced a new strategic AI partnership at CES 2026, aiming to bring foundational AI intelligence to Boston Dynamics’ next-generation Atlas humanoid robots. The collaboration will integrate Google DeepMind’s Gemini Robotics foundation models with Boston Dynamics’ advanced robotic hardware. The partnership focuses on enabling humanoid robots to perform complex industrial tasks, with early applications targeting manufacturing, starting with the automotive sector. Joint research will begin in 2026, leveraging a new fleet of Atlas robots and conducted across both companies. Boston Dynamics brings its expertise in robot mobility, balance, and physical intelligence, while Google DeepMind contributes visual-language-action AI models capable of perception, reasoning, tool use, and safe human interaction. The goal is to create scalable, reliable humanoid robots that can

Amdocs has launched aOS, an agentic operating system designed specifically for telecom operators to accelerate generative AI adoption. Built to sit on top of existing BSS/OSS systems, aOS embeds AI-driven intelligence directly into telecom operations, enabling complex, multi-agent workflows across business environments while supporting multiple large language models (LLMs). The platform consists of three core components: Cognitive Corewith pre-built, telco-specific AI agents CES26, an agent-driven BSS/OSS suite Agentic Operations & Servicesfor deploying and managing multi-agent use cases aOS is backed by strategic partnerships with NVIDIA, Microsoft, Google, and AWS, ensuring performance, flexibility, and security across cloud environments. Company & Financial Context Amdocs serves 350+ telecom operators worldwide, processing billions of daily transactions FY2025 revenue reached $4.53B The company maintains strong

The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has unveiled an ambitious $8.7 billion (€8B+) digital transformation plan for 2026–2030, aimed at expanding connectivity, modernizing public services, strengthening cybersecurity, and building a skilled digital workforce. The strategy positions the DRC as an emerging regional tech and digital infrastructure hub, leveraging both public funding and global private-sector partnerships. Core Pillars of the Plan Connectivity & Infrastructure Broadband expansion to 650 communities, connecting 30 million peopleand 1,000 public institutions Deployment of solar-powered mobile towersthrough partnerships with Vodacom and Orange Target of 7 million new mobile internet users by 2029 Digital Government & Platforms Rollout of digital ID (DRC Pass), e-government portals, online tax and customs systems Launch of a National Interbank Payments Platform by