From Pocket to Boardroom

Thursday, January 22, 2026
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The iPhone has been the undisputed king of the pocket for nearly two decades, fundamentally transforming the way we live and work. Yet as we transition from the maturation of 5G to the first blueprints of 6G, Apple finds itself at a paradoxical crossroads. The hardware is near-perfect, but the pace of innovation is no longer dictated solely in Cupertino—it is increasingly defined in telecom data centers and the architecture of global networks.

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From Models to Interfaces

Thursday, January 1, 2026
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Meta is one of the world’s leading AI research organizations. Yet despite that strength, the company has struggled to build a consumer AI product with a clear identity of its own. Meta AI exists mainly as a feature within existing platforms. It supports other products, but it is not a destination in itself. As artificial intelligence moves from experimentation to everyday use, that distinction has become increasingly important.

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When Artificial Intelligence Becomes Domestic

Thursday, December 18, 2025
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Artificial intelligence is often discussed at the level of cloud infrastructure, foundation models and geopolitics. Yet its most immediate societal impact may unfold much closer to home. As AI increasingly becomes embedded in consumer products — from smart appliances to home automation systems — European retailers find themselves at the frontline of the next phase of AI adoption. MediaMarktSaturn Group, Europe’s largest consumer electronics retailer, offers a revealing lens into how this transition may unfold.

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