Product Updates
Ford Hits Brakes on All-Electric F-150, Reboots Truck as a Hybrid
Key Points Ford is making a dramatic U-turn on its flagship electric truck, the F-150 Lightning. Just last month, the all-electric model seemed to be

Toshiba Unveils Roadmap for Massive 55TB Hard Drives
Key Points Toshiba has laid out an ambitious plan to dramatically increase the storage capacity of its hard drives, with a roadmap that leads to

Russians Protest ‘Digital Iron Curtain’ After Government Bans Roblox
Key Points Dozens of people braved the snow in the Siberian city of Tomsk on Sunday to protest the Russian government’s recent ban on the

Long-Delayed Sci-Fi Shooter Pragmata Gets 2026 Release Date, Surprise Demo Drops
Key Points After years of waiting, Capcom’s mysterious sci-fi shooter Pragmata finally has a release date. The company announced at The Game Awards that the

Tell Spotify What You Want: New AI Playlist Feature Rolls Out
Key Points Spotify is testing a new way to control your music recommendations: a feature called “Prompted Playlist.” The company is rolling out the beta
Uber Takes on Taxis with New Airport Booking Kiosks
Key Points Uber is rolling out a new way to book a ride, and you won’t need your smartphone. The company is launching physical kiosks
Rivals Apple and Google May Finally Make Switching Phones Less Painful
Key Points Apple and Google have long been tech’s biggest rivals, rarely seeing eye to eye on anything. But a discovery suggests the two giants
ChatGPT Leads AI Surge Past Amazon, X in Web Traffic
Key Points AI chatbots have officially gone mainstream, attracting more visitors than some of the internet’s biggest names. Since the middle of 2024, chatbots have
Meta Delays Advanced AR Glasses to 2027 to Perfect Design
Key Points Meta is tapping the brakes on its next big hardware release, pushing the launch of its “Phoenix” mixed-reality glasses back to 2027. The

Highly-Anticipated Climbing Game ‘Cairn’ Sets 2026 Release Date
Key Points The upcoming rock climbing game, Cairn, has a new launch date. Developer The Game Bakers announced today that their mountain survival adventure will

New Motherboard Unveils Intel’s Next-Gen Powerhouse Workstation Platform
Key Points A new motherboard from ADLINK has given us the best look yet at Intel’s powerful W890 platform, built for the next generation of
Google’s AI Rewrites News Headlines, Gets Facts Wrong
Key Points Google is pushing artificial intelligence into all corners of its services, and its latest experiment in the Google Discover feed is raising eyebrows
AWS Unleashes AI to Automate Painful Code Upgrades
Key Points Dealing with outdated code, often called “tech debt,” can be a huge drain on any company. Amazon Web Services (AWS) thinks it has

Upcoming OnePlus 15R Tipped to Pack a Monster Battery
Key Points Fresh off stellar reviews for its flagship OnePlus 15, the company is already gearing up for its next release, the OnePlus 15R, which
Google Scales Back Free Access to New AI Tools
Key Points If you were planning to play around with Google’s newest AI tools, you might have to scale back your plans. The company has
Sony Teases New Alpha Camera Launch for December 2
Key Points Sony is gearing up to reveal the next big step for its Alpha camera series. The tech giant recently dropped a mysterious image
Perplexity and PayPal Team Up for Instant AI Shopping
Key Points Perplexity is making online shopping much faster for its users. The AI company is rolling out a new tool for everyone in the
Sam Altman and Jony Ive Promise a ‘Quiet’ AI Device Coming Soon
Key Points OpenAI CEO Sam Altman wants technology to feel less like a noisy city street and more like a quiet retreat in the woods.
Apple to Focus on Quality and AI, Not Flashy Features, for iOS 27
Key Points After years of rolling out major changes with its annual iOS updates, Apple might be taking a different approach for its next big
Play Classic ‘Red Alert 2’ Right in Your Web Browser
Key Points Command & Conquer: Red Alert 2 was famous for its wonderfully cheesy live-action cutscenes, but it was also a highly praised real-time strategy
YouTube is Testing Direct Messaging Again
Key Points YouTube is once again trying to add direct messaging to its platform. According to a support page, the service has begun testing DMs
Polestar 3 Owners in California Can Now Power Their Homes with Their Cars
Key Points The electric vehicle maker Polestar has announced it will introduce bi-directional charging for Polestar 3 owners in California. This feature allows an electric
Google Calendar Adds ‘Focus Time’ for Specific Tasks
Key Points Everyone has their own way of staying productive. Some people rely on to-do lists and apps, while others prefer to schedule out their
Intel Preps Minor ‘Plus’ Refresh for Arrow Lake-S Desktop CPUs
Key Points After a somewhat lackluster release of its Arrow Lake-S desktop CPUs, Intel is getting ready to refresh the lineup with three new models.
Mozilla is Developing a New ‘AI Window’ for Firefox
Key Points Mozilla is currently working on a new tool for its Firefox browser called “AI Window.” This will be an optional, separate space where
Minisforum Launches MS-R1, Its First ARM-Based Mini PC
Key Points Minisforum has just released the MS-R1, its first-ever ARM-based mini PC. This compact computer is powered by a 12-core Cixin P1 SoC, which
Threads Adds Audio Previews for Spotify Podcasts
Key Points Threads is introducing new features that could make the text-based social network a little more friendly for audio lovers. Starting today, Threads is
Facebook to Discontinue External ‘Like’ and ‘Share’ Buttons
Key Points Next year will mark the end of an era for two of Facebook’s most recognizable social plugins. The platform’s iconic “Like” and “Share”
Apple Reportedly Planning Major Expansion of iPhone Satellite Features
Key Points Your iPhone might soon be able to do a lot more with its satellite connection, beyond just calling for emergency help. According to
CRKD Teases New Drum Kit Controller for Rhythm Games
Key Points The gaming accessory company CRKD is growing its lineup of controllers for rhythm games. After releasing guitar controllers for games like Fortnite Festival
Shazam Gets a ‘Liquid Glass’ Redesign for a Sleeker Look
Key Points Apple has unveiled a redesign for its popular song-identification app, Shazam. As spotted by 9to5Mac, this update fully embraces the company’s new “Liquid
Steam Deck Update Adds Console-Style Downloads with Screen Off
Key Points Valve is rolling out a helpful new update for the Steam Deck, adding a feature that lets users download content while the device’s
Apple May Offer Compromise on Liquid Glass Redesign in iOS 26.1
Key Points It seems that all the user complaints about Apple’s “Liquid Glass” redesign might have actually made a difference. Apple may be offering a
LinkedIn to Use Your Data for AI Training – How to Opt Out
Key Points Back in September 2025, LinkedIn announced plans to train its artificial intelligence models using member profiles, posts, resumes, and public activity. This means
Waabi and Volvo Unveil New Self-Driving Truck
Key Points Self-driving truck startup Waabi has unveiled a new autonomous truck, built in partnership with Volvo. The “Volvo VNL Autonomous” truck is the first
Google’s AI Health Coach Rolls Out to Some Fitbit Users Tomorrow
Key Points Google is launching a preview of its new AI health coach tomorrow, rolling out the beta version to some Fitbit Premium subscribers in



