The Innovation Report
Redefining Enterprise Intelligence With Autonomous AI
Enterprise AI is no longer a future ambition. It is in full operational flight. Model capabilities are advancing faster than most organizations can absorb, while the cost of performance continues to fall. Globally, AI investment is set to reach $2.5 trillion in 2026,...
Soar Across Dubai Skies In Uber’s New Flying Taxis For Less Than The Price Of A London Cab
Hitting speeds of nearly 1,200mph, David ‘Skittles’ Ash was once accustomed to the roar of F/A-18 Super Hornets. So one hopes the dashing ex-US fighter pilot’s latest aircraft is a rather more sedate ride. We are in a hangar in the Dubai desert where our host is...
Study: Workers Are Being Split Into 4 Groups, Automation Reshapes Careers
The rapid development and business adoption of artificial intelligence tools don’t leave employees with many options for embracing the tech as part of their jobs. But while new survey data from consultancy PwC shows most workers are indeed increasing their usage of...
Michigan Advances Geologic Hydrogen As New Energy And Revenue Source
Michigan is exploring underground geologic hydrogen with a new $7.5 million grant for research and development. A U.S. Geological Survey report previously ranked Michigan as having the best position in the nation for geological hydrogen capabilities. Geologic hydrogen...
Smart Mobility Today: 28 September 2026
In this weird world we find ourselves in, I saw a few calming pieces in Global Aurto Mobility and briefed you on them during this week's Smart Mobility Today podcast. As far as the environment goes, Toyota's reimagined hydrogen Hilux pickup is making significant...
Toyota Thinks Hydrogen Can Do What Its Electric Pickup Can’t
Toyota has confirmed that the ninth-generation Hilux, launched globally this year, will spawn a hydrogen-powered variant. The Japanese automaker claimed that the Hilux FCEV will debut in 2028 as part of the automaker’s ambitions to “develop its reputation as an...
Cornell Microscopic Robots Coordinate To Move Liquid In Response To Heat
Cornell researchers have built a microscopic robotic array that senses temperature and coordinates tiny paddles to move liquid, a laboratory step toward machines that could collectively change their surroundings. The work combines sensing, electronic communication and...
Why Most Useful Robots Will Have Wheels Before Legs
The robots already helping solve labor shortages look very different from the standard sci-fi movie versions. The most urgent demand is coming from industrial sectors facing aging workforces and persistent labor shortages. For these environments, wheeled robots are a...
Massive UK Study Finds High-Mileage Electric Cars More Durable Than Petrol
A study of millions of UK vehicles shows that electric cars stay on the road longer than petrol cars, and the gap widens as mileage increases. With electric cars being a relatively new technology, many people have been skeptical of what their long-term reliability...
California: Oceanside Purchases Two Drones For Police Department
The city is moving forward with the purchase of two new drones, costing nearly $700,000, for the Police Department to use as first responders following a successful yearlong pilot program. The City Council approved a 13-month drones-as-first-responders pilot program...
