In this episode of AI Today, host Dr. Allen Badeau explores the rapidly expanding world of AI-powered wearables and asks a provocative question: when was the last time your phone or your device checked on you? From smartwatches and rings to glasses, clothing, and biometric sensors, this episode breaks down how wearable technology has evolved from simple step counters into intelligent systems that continuously collect, analyze, and act on personal data.

In this highly anticipated episode of AI Today, host Dr. Allen Badeau presents his annual technology forecast for the year ahead, counting down the top 15 technology trends that will define 2026. Designed for small businesses, professionals, and everyday users, this episode explores how emerging technologies are converging faster than ever and why the future is closer than most people realize.

Dr. Badeau reflects on the accuracy of previous predictions and explains why 2026 marks a pivotal shift driven by convergence, maturity, and acceleration across multiple platforms. From artificial intelligence and quantum computing to cybersecurity, confidential computing, and nanotechnology, the episode highlights how once-separate technologies are now working together to reshape industries and daily life.

In this episode of AI Today, host Dr. Allen Badeau explores how artificial intelligence is reshaping the financial markets, moving beyond headlines and hype to explain what AI is actually doing behind the scenes. Rather than offering investment advice, Dr. Badeau breaks down how AI-driven systems are used in areas like algorithmic trading, risk management, portfolio construction, and financial planning helping listeners understand the tools that increasingly influence modern markets.

The conversation begins with a clear look at algorithmic trading and how AI models process massive streams of data prices, volume, volatility, news, and market sentiment in real time. Dr. Badeau explains why machines can react at speeds humans simply cannot, while also highlighting the limitations and risks that come with relying on automated systems. From predictive modeling and pattern recognition to sentiment analysis and portfolio optimization, the episode outlines the four primary ways AI is applied in today’s financial landscape.