Global Scans · Neuroscience · Weekly Summary

• [New] Faster processing enables robotic dogs to analyze environments in real-time, a point echoed in IEEE Spectrum's coverage of new technologies emerging in 2026, including brain chips and space missions that could inspire further robotic advancements. WebProNews
• [New] Elon Musk's brain-computer interface company Neuralink plans to begin high-volume production of its brain implants and transition to a fully automated surgical procedure in 2026. The Daily Star
• [New] Apple is widely expected to refresh the current iPad Air by adding its newer M4 chip, bringing modest gains in CPU, GPU and neural performance over the M3 iteration. Cult of Mac
• [New] While visual training will likely continue to be a productive part of treatment for people with hemianopia, the EPFL study demonstrates that external brain stimulation with cf-tACS is a promising method for improving vision, and with it, quality of life. New Atlas
• [New] 2026 will mark the beginning of mass production of brain-computer interface devices, alongside a transition to fully automated surgical procedures for implant operations. ana.press
• [New] Recurrent Neural Networks and LSTMs will dominate personalized shopping experiences by 2026. Software House
• [New] Graph Neural Networks will explode by 2026 for fraud detection and risk analysis. Software House
• [New] By 2026, expect neural networks to be deeply integrated into every facet of business, products, and services, extending far beyond just research applications. Software House
• [New] Neuralink will start mass producing brain chips in 2026. India Today
• [New] Elon Musk's Neuralink will begin mass production of brain implants by 2026, following FDA approval and $650M funding. Republic World
• [New] Samsung says its smartwatch will soon be able to detect Left Ventricular Systolic Dysfunction, while an around-the-ear electroencephalogram device will measure brain signals. Digital Trends
• [New] The invasive segment is projected to grow at a CAGR of 14.19% by 2038, driven by its ability to capture high-fidelity neural signals with superior precision. Research Nester
• [New] Looking ahead to 2026, regulators globally will continue paying close attention to neural and related data as new neurotechnology and wearable tech becomes even more common, and especially as AI's ability to infer mental states from everyday data grows increasingly sophisticated. JD Supra
• [New] EBRAINS 2.0 will enhance brain atlases, integrate multimodal data, and develop digital twin models, supporting brain medicine and technology innovation across Europe. Spherical Insights
• [New] Elon Musk's announcement that Neuralink aims to restore sight to a blind person in 2026 highlights the revolutionary potential of brain-computer interfaces. NEWS.am TECH - Innovations and science
• [New] Brain-computer interface (BCI) technology is advancing rapidly, with three significant trends projected to shape its development by 2026. GeneOnline News
• [New] The convergence of agentic browsers, like OpenAI's Atlas, and new neural processing units embedded in modern chips (Apple, AMD, Intel, Qualcomm, etc.) is creating a dangerous shift in the cyber threat landscape. Best Information Security SIEM Tools, Software, Solutio
• [New] How AI, robotics, secure computing, neural interfaces, satellite networks, and large-scale compute systems are shaping the technologies that will define 2026. Parola Analytics
• [New] While headline transactions in 2025 have set ambitious benchmarks, industry watchers will be scrutinising which sectors - neuroscience, oncology, or beyond are poised for further M&A activity. Pharmaceutical Technology
• [New] The current frontier of neurotechnology lies in improving brain-computer interfaces, which despite recent breakthroughs are in their infancy - and in the proliferation of consumer-oriented devices, which Mathews said could raise privacy concerns, a bugbear of the Unesco standards. The Guardian
• [New] By 2030, advanced biometrics - powered by continuous authentication signals from wearables and neural sensors - will transform individuals into living cryptographic keys. Non Human Identity Management Group

Last updated: 11 January 2026