Texas just put smart TV privacy lawsuit on trial, and it could affect your home

Texas AG Ken Paxton is suing five TV makers over alleged ACR tracking that records what Texans watch at home. Here’s what the state claims, why it matters, and what to watch next.

News         December 18, 2025

Play FIFA on your TV with Netflix, your phone is the controller

Netflix is bringing a reimagined FIFA game to Netflix Games for the FIFA World Cup 2026, including TV play in select countries, with your phone acting as the controller.

News         December 18, 2025

Your Snapchat Memories can be beat-synced in seconds, if you’re on iPhone

Snapchat is rolling out Snapchat Quick Cut iOS, a Lens-powered tool that turns Memories or Camera Roll clips into beat-synced videos fast. Android support is promised "soon," but Snap hasn’t shared dates.

News         December 18, 2025

Your next MacBook could use an iPhone-class chip

Apple’s leaked internal files suggest it tested a cheaper MacBook using iPhone-class chips. An A15 entry looks like a prototype, but an A18 Pro configuration appears closer to a real product.

News         December 18, 2025

The connector era is over: you can now submit ChatGPT apps to OpenAI

OpenAI is launching a ChatGPT app directory and opening submissions for developers, with approved apps rolling out in the new year. It’s a shift away from connectors toward chat-native apps.

News         December 18, 2025

Samsung could revive variable aperture, the iPhone 18 Pro feature Galaxy had first

Samsung may revive its variable aperture camera, a Galaxy S9-era feature it later dropped, as iPhone 18 Pro rumors point to the same upgrade. Here’s what it could mean and when to expect it.

Phones         December 17, 2025

Love the Now Brief on Galaxy phones? Google just built something better

Google Labs’ new CC experiment uses Gemini to send a daily “Your Day Ahead” email that summarizes your schedule and tasks, and you can reply to it anytime for help.

News         December 17, 2025

Gemini web app just got Opal where you can build mini apps with no code

Opal is now built into the Gemini web app via the Gems manager, letting you create reusable, shareable AI mini-app workflows with no code, plus a new step-by-step editing view.

News         December 17, 2025

Your Meta AI glasses can now boost voices in loud restaurants and trains

Meta’s v21 update adds Conversation Focus to Ray-Ban Meta and Oakley Meta HSTN glasses, boosting the voice you’re talking to in noisy places. It starts in Early Access in the US and Canada.

News         December 17, 2025

Your iPhone choices could grow, but Apple’s Air plan is getting rewritten

The Information says Apple canceled iPhone Air 2 trial production last month and is redesigning the device after poor sales, weighing a second camera and a lower price as the iPhone lineup grows.

Phones         December 17, 2025

Your next iPhone might lose the cutout in Apple’s all-screen iPhone 2027 leak

Apple may be inching toward an all-screen iPhone 2027 by testing under-screen camera tech in a foldable first. Here’s what the leak claims, and what to watch next.

Phones         December 16, 2025

iOS 26 leak, your iPhone’s next big Siri upgrade has a date

The iOS 26 leak from a prototype build points to a smarter Siri tagged for spring 2026. It’s not a promise, but it’s a clear signal about Apple’s internal timeline.

Phones         December 16, 2025

OnePlus Turbo series is coming to fix your battery and gaming headaches

OnePlus has confirmed the OnePlus Turbo series, promising flagship-style performance, standout battery life, and a gaming-first focus at a lower price point. Specs, pricing, and a launch date are still unknown.

Phones         December 16, 2025

iPhone 17’s N1 chip makes your bad Wi-Fi feel faster

Apple’s iPhone 17 is hiding a big upgrade in its new N1 Wi-Fi chip. Fresh Speedtest data shows it lifting the worst connections by more than 60 percent, making bad home networks feel a lot less painful.

Phones         November 18, 2025

Your AirPods can act like AirPods again on Android, but there’s a catch

LibrePods is a free Android app that tricks your AirPods into thinking they are talking to an iPhone, unlocking noise control, gestures, and battery stats, as long as you are willing to root.

News         November 18, 2025

Apple’s new ring light trick is already on Windows 11, thanks to Microsoft VP

Apple’s new Edge Light feature for macOS is already on Windows, thanks to Microsoft VP Scott Hanselman’s free Windows Edge Light app that turns your whole display into a virtual ring light for sharper, more flattering video calls.

News         November 18, 2025

New Windows 11 toggle lets AI agents work in your background

Microsoft is testing a new "Experimental agentic features" toggle in Windows 11 that gives AI helpers their own hidden workspace, limited access to your files, and a clear off switch if you do not like it.

News         November 18, 2025

Samsung’s Galaxy Buds 4 Pro want you to control audio with your head

Leaked One UI 8.5 animations give us our clearest look yet at Samsung’s Galaxy Buds 4 Pro, including new head-based controls, softer hardware, and a flatter case that looks built for everyday use.

News         November 17, 2025

Galaxy Z TriFold moves closer to your pocket with fresh US firmware tests

Samsung has reportedly started testing firmware for the unlocked Galaxy Z TriFold in the US, hinting that its first tri-fold phone might be edging toward shelves, even if the launch date and markets are not confirmed.

Phones         November 17, 2025

Your Apple Watch could face a new US import ban over $634m fight

Apple’s latest courtroom clash with Masimo now includes a $634 million verdict and a fresh US trade review, putting the Apple Watch’s blood oxygen feature and future stock of newer models under real pressure.

News         November 17, 2025

YouTube Music is testing playlist search so you can stop endless scrolling

YouTube Music is finally testing playlist search, with a new Find in playlist button appearing for a tiny group of iOS users. It fixes one of the app’s most obvious pain points, but almost no one has it yet.

News         November 17, 2025

Your Radeon RX 9000 gets FSR Redstone first in Black Ops 7

AMD says FSR Redstone lands in Black Ops 7 tomorrow on Radeon RX 9000, pairing ray regeneration with machine learning frame generation. It’s a high-profile testbed for smoother motion and sharper visuals in live matches.

News         November 14, 2025

LinkedIn turns search into a targeted AI chat to grow your network

LinkedIn is rolling out AI powered people search for US Premium members, letting you type plain language requests and find experts, mentors, or hires who have already done the thing you are aiming for.

News         November 14, 2025

Netflix puts Red Dead Redemption in your pocket with Undead Nightmare

What’s happened? Red Dead Redemption is coming to mobile as part of the Netflix Games catalog, giving subscribers a console-era classic on their phones. The 2010 Western and its Undead Nightmare expansion are both bundled in. This is important because: Netflix is not just padding its games tab, it is dropping one of Rockstar’s most […]

News         November 14, 2025

NotebookLM now speaks Sheets, Word, PDFs, and images for your research

NotebookLM’s latest update adds Deep Research and support for Sheets, Word, PDFs, and images, turning Google’s AI notebook into more of a real study hub where your files, sources, and summaries actually live together.

News         November 14, 2025

iPhone Air and iPhone 16e supposedly have something in common, but it’s not good

Apple's iPhone Air and iPhone 16e were supposed to make the iPhone lineup more affordable. A leaker now claims both are struggling to sell, while demand surges for the regular iPhone 17 models instead.

Phones         November 13, 2025

Edge Light in macOS 26 Tahoe is Apple’s trick for making your dark-room calls watchable

macOS Tahoe 26.2 adds Edge Light, a new screen-border glow that turns your Mac into a built-in ring light, brightening your face in dark rooms and working across FaceTime, Zoom, Studio Display, and more.

News         November 13, 2025

Google Maps finally shows if a Tesla Supercharger is worth the detour

Google Maps now shows live Tesla Supercharger availability right inside your route. You can see open stalls, charger speed, and ETA on one screen, cutting a lot of guesswork from EV road trips.

Cars         November 13, 2025

Gemini Live’s new voice tricks make your AI chats sound more human

Google is rolling out new model updates for Gemini Live on Android and iOS, giving its voice assistant more natural speech, flexible pacing and playful accents so it can help with studying, language practice, role play and storytelling.

News         November 13, 2025

Google Drive’s new feature transforms lengthy PDFs into a clever summary for your ears

Google is adding Gemini-powered audio overviews to Drive, turning long PDFs into short spoken recaps you can play from your files. It is fast, tidy, and built for days when reading has to wait.

News         November 12, 2025

Your next Android PC from Google is the new Copilot+ challenger

Android 16 code tied to "purwa" is turning up in repo screenshots, and a follow-up "mahua" chip gets a mention. If it sticks, Android on Snapdragon X laptops could be closer than you think.

News         November 12, 2025

PlayStation brings PS5 to your desk with its first 27-inch monitor

Sony’s making a 27-inch PlayStation monitor for PS5-at-a-desk gaming. Expect 120 Hz on console, up to 240 Hz on PC, VRR, HDR tone mapping, and a built-in controller hook, launching in 2026.

News         November 12, 2025

You can finally customize Windows 11’s Start menu, update now

Windows 11’s November update is now rolling out, moving the redesigned Start menu out of preview and adding a clearer battery readout. It also fixes a background Task Manager issue and improves low-power behavior on handhelds.

News         November 12, 2025

Skynet jokes aside, experts say Gemini and ChatGPT are too risky on humanoid robots

Robots using popular AI failed basic safety and fairness tests, even approving harmful tasks. Until there is independent certification and layered controls, treat "AI-powered" as a claim to verify, not a reason to trust.

News         November 11, 2025