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Global AI Adoption Climbs 1.5% in Q1 2026: Microsoft Report
Microsoft's report shows AI use rose from 16.3% to 17.8% of working-age population, with UAE leading at 70.1% and US at 31.3%. Asia sees surges in South Korea (+43%), Thailand (+36%), Japan (+34%); Git pushes up 78% YoY due to AI coding tools .
Kubernetes v1.36 'Haru' Released with New Features
Linux Foundation announces Kubernetes v1.36, introducing stable, beta, and alpha features amid strong community support. Highlights open infrastructure growth in cloud native, AI, and observability .
Anthropic Ships MCP Apps Support on Claude for Mobile
Anthropic extends MCP Apps to Claude iOS and Android, enabling branded, clickable UIs from third-party tools in agent conversations on mobile devices .
State of Dapr 2026 Report: AI Agent Development Surges
Linux Foundation's report details Dapr usage in microservices, workflow orchestration, and AI agent development, reflecting 2026 trends in production systems .
AI PCs' Unmet Promise Drags Down Adoption
AI PCs face slow uptake due to confusing messaging, underpowered hardware, and lack of compelling use cases, hindering market transformation .
Amazon Launches Alexa+ on Web Amid AI Competition
Amazon expands Alexa+ to web browsers, advancing agentic workflows to compete with ChatGPT and Google Gemini in AI assistant space .
Percona Refocuses on AI-Ready Open-Source Databases
Percona targets fast database services to address talent shortages, boost performance, and prepare open-source platforms for AI integration .
Cybersecurity Leaders Predict AI-Driven Attacks Peak in 2026
Experts forecast 2026 as turning point with escalating AI attacks, pushing automation, governance, and higher security investments .
Amity's AI Research Center Wins Gold at 2026 Best AI Awards
Singapore-headquartered Amity's AI center earns gold in Taiwan's 2026 Best AI Awards, recognizing excellence in AI innovation .
Jeff Clarke Takes Over Dell's PC Business in AI Era
Dell appoints Jeff Clarke to lead PC division, aiming to revive XPS line and compete in AI PCs by focusing on core strengths .
Quantum Motion Deploys First Full-Stack Silicon Quantum Computer
Quantum Motion achieves milestone with standard silicon chip-based full-stack quantum computer, paving way for scalable systems .
Global Military Spending Hits $2.9tn Record in 2025
SIPRI data shows 2.7% growth to $2.9tn (2.4% of GDP), driven by EU nations like Germany, Spain, Poland; follows 9.5% 2024 surge .