Smartphones might put a deeper dent in your wallet next year because of the AI race

Upstream DRAM and NAND scarcity, fueled by AI and data-center demand, is forcing mobile manufacturers to postpone purchases.

Phones         November 16, 2025

Android phones could soon get a face unlock solution that rivals Apple FaceID

Metalenz and UMC’s Polar ID mass-production deal marks the dawn of next-gen, ultra-thin, polarization-based face biometrics aimed at billions of devices, promising faster, slimmer security.

Phones         November 16, 2025

Your Disney+ experience is about to get way more interactive

Disney+ is getting a major AI makeover, letting users create short films, play game-like experiences, and interact with iconic Disney worlds in new, creative ways.

News         November 15, 2025

OpenAI’s Sora 2 videos spark alarming trend of AI-generated fat-shaming content

While streaming platforms embrace AI for creativity, Sora 2 is fueling a viral wave of hateful deepfakes and mockery videos, raising urgent questions about generative-AI’s social impact.

News         November 14, 2025

Amazon cracks down on illegal streaming apps on Fire TV sticks

Amazon is clamping down on pirated apps on Fire TV Sticks worldwide, blocking illegal streaming platforms amid rising cybersecurity threats and global pressure from sports and media rights holders.

News         November 14, 2025

You next favorite song could be made by AI

Streaming users clearly want transparency around AI-generated music - over 80% say songs made entirely by AI should be labeled, and 65% believe copyrighted training data shouldn’t be used without permission.

News         November 13, 2025

Your next phone could be a Samsung foldable, here’s why

Samsung is ramping up foldable phone volume and form-factor improvements to defend its leadership as competition and market dynamics intensify.

Phones         November 12, 2025

Apple Maps could soon get this major upgrade and Google should worry

Apple is reportedly developing major satellite connectivity upgrades for iPhones—such as indoor access, photo messaging, offline maps, and 5G NTN—to reduce reliance on traditional cellular networks.

Phones         November 11, 2025

You might get rejected at your next job interview because of your face

A study shows AI can extract personality traits from facial images and predict workplace outcomes, opening new hiring tools.

News         November 11, 2025

The long-awaited MacBook Pro design refresh could cost a pretty penny

A major redesign of Apple’s MacBook Pro—featuring touch, OLED and slimmer build—is expected by 2026, though high-end models will bear the premium price while entry models wait.

News         November 11, 2025

Google flags an AI-powered malware which rewrites itself in real time

A new class of adaptive malware called PROMPTFLUX — capable of mutating its own code via LLMs - represents a major escalation in cyber-threats, according to Google’s GTIG.

News         November 10, 2025

Disney warns YouTube TV ‘denied subscribers the content they value most’

A memo from Disney executives signals pessimism over a deal with YouTube TV, as over 10 million users lose access to ESPN/ABC during a high-stakes distribution standoff ahead of major games.

News         November 10, 2025

OpenAI’s Sora AI video generator has unleashed a distrubingly mortifying trend

TikTok and X accounts posted hyper-real AI videos of strangulation, revealing how easy it is to bypass moderation and exploit generative-AI tools for violent content despite platform rules.

News         November 9, 2025

Apple finally teaches Apple TV some manners; brings guest mode

With tvOS 26.2, Apple TV gains non-Apple ID profiles and a true child mode, offering flexible access for families, guests, and kids.

News         November 8, 2025

Pixel Watch 3 owners in U.S. are now invited to join Fitbit health trials

Fitbit Labs launches two U.S. pilot programs for Pixel Watch 3 users: one to detect early signs of high blood pressure.

News         November 8, 2025

Musk picks April 1 2026, April Fool’s day for Tesla Roadster unveiling

The long-awaited second-generation Tesla Roadster is slated for an April 1 2026 reveal. Production is expected to start 12–18 months later.

Cars         November 7, 2025

When your favorite singer is actually a string of algorithms

An AI-generated music persona commanded millions of streams and a major record deal.

News         November 7, 2025

This new smartphone camera lens sees everything and we are not kidding

A new computational lens design captures full-scene sharpness by dynamically adjusting focus for each region, potentially transforming cameras, microscopes, and AR systems.

Phones         November 6, 2025

T-Mobile launches satellite based text-to-911 service for remote areas

T-Mobile now supports free Text to 911 via Starlink satellites across remote U.S. areas, enabling any carrier’s compatible phone to send emergency messages when there’s no traditional cell signal.

Phones         November 6, 2025

From Streetlight to Spotlight: Waze Now Features ‘The Magician’ Car Icon

The navigation app Waze partners with the film Now You See Me: Now You Don’t, letting users choose magician voices and themed icons to turn commutes into a cinematic ride.

Phones         November 6, 2025

Your finger gets a secret AI assistant and is called the Stream Ring

The wearable transforms voice thoughts into notes, focusing on self-extension, not health tracking.

News         November 5, 2025

Smartphone camera race is about to get so ridiculous that the iPhone 17 pro looks tame

The Vivo X300 Ultra leak reveals a 6.8-inch 2K flat OLED display, Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset, and a triple-camera setup including two 200 MP sensors.

Phones         November 4, 2025

Facebook Dating is on the rise, and there’s an obvious reason you might like it too

Facebook Dating quietly grows into one of the largest dating platforms.

News         November 4, 2025

Your Apple Watch might soon be able to predict structural heart diseases

AI using single-lead smartwatch ECG flagged structural heart conditions with 86% sensitivity and 99% exclusion.

News         November 4, 2025

Generative AI is hallucinating again, this time in federal court filings

AI tools are generating legal filings with fake citations, forcing judges to issue fines and prompting calls for stronger oversight of AI use in professional settings.

News         November 3, 2025

Your Samsung phone just got its own personal assistant for notifications

A newly leaked One UI 8.5 firmware showcases a working version of Samsung’s upcoming Priority Notifications.

Phones         November 3, 2025

Beware of fake Microsoft Teams ads spreading ransomware

Hackers are placing sponsored search ads for Microsoft Teams that lead to malicious clones of the installer, infecting users’ machines with ransomware like Rhysida’s OysterLoader.

News         November 1, 2025

Your friendly neighbourhood AI just got smart and surprisingly selfish

A Carnegie Mellon study reveals that LLMs designed for deeper reasoning exhibit lower levels of cooperation and team-oriented behavior.

News         October 31, 2025

Windows 11 and Meta Quest 3 unite with mixed reality link for virtual workspaces

Meta has expanded its Mixed Reality Link feature for Windows 11 to all Meta Quest 3 and 3S headsets, enabling virtual desktops and multi-monitor setups inside VR.

News         October 31, 2025

Lockheed Martin’s X-59 completes first supersonic flight minus the sonic boom

Lockheed Martin’s Skunk Works, in partnership with NASA, has successfully completed the first flight of the X-59, a revolutionary quiet-supersonic aircraft designed to pave the way for faster commercial air travel.

News         October 31, 2025

Google & Magic Leap walk into a bar with AR glasses and here’s what they’re brewing

Google’s Android XR platform gains boost through alliance with Magic Leap for AR eyewear.

News         October 30, 2025

Congress moves to regulate AI chatbots and here’s why its important

Senators Hawley and Blumenthal introduce the GUARD Act, calling for strict age verification and criminal penalties for unsafe AI systems.

News         October 30, 2025

MediaTek launches Kompanio 540 chipset with 35% longer battery life for chromebooks

MediaTek has unveiled its Kompanio 540 chipset for Chromebooks, delivering 35% longer battery life and silent, fanless performance.

News         October 29, 2025

Microsoft Azure outage disrupts airlines, telecoms, and global services

A global outage in Microsoft’s Azure cloud services disrupted major airlines, telecoms, and businesses worldwide.

News         October 29, 2025